Walking, Cycling, Connecting Communities

2nd National Active Travel Conference
Wednesday 13th May, 2009

Scotland 2040: an active travel environment?

‘What the future for Active Travel in Scotland should be in 2040’ was a key theme for the 2nd National Active Travel Conference, Walking, Cycling, Connecting Communities. The conference explored the political value of Active Travel and gave delegates a better understanding of the practical and policy measures necessary to realise the full potential of an Active Travel future. The aim of the day was to generate momentum for change within the delegates’ respective places of work and within the Scottish Government.

Overwhelmingly, delegates found the conference to be inspirational, thought provoking and very worthwhile, with high demand for a follow-up conference next year.

Conference Presentations

To Boldly Go: breaking through aspirational and policy barriers John Whitelegg, Professor of Sustainable Transport, Liverpool John Moores University. Concepts and techniques for making decisions on what the future of Active Travel should be, i.e. The Preferred Future.	View Presentation
“Streets for People: Scotland’s Future” A video representation of the Preferred Future for Active Travel.	View Video
The Art of Mastering Change (presentation and discussion by video conference) Gil Penalosa, Executive Director, Walk & Bike for Life, Canada Successes and struggles in improving quality of life through the promotion of walking and cycling and the promotion of parks, trails and other public spaces as great places that foster healthier communities with happier residents.	View Presentation
Smarter Choices, Smarter Places – the Dumfries Programme John Nelson, Service Manager, SWestrans A summary of the Dumfries Smarter Choices initiative and an update on progress so far.	View Presentation
“I Know The Way to Get to School” Hopeman Primary School	View Video
Workshops
Social Marketing: turning awareness into action Janet MacDonald, Atlas Communications & Media Ltd	View Presentation
Invisible Infrastructure: it’s not all about cycle lanes Steve Essex, Transport Initiatives LLP	View Presentation View Paper
The Contribution of Open Space for Healthy People and Healthy Environments Catharine Ward Thompson, OPENspace Research Centre	View Presentation
Promoting the Health Benefits of Active Travel Fiona Crawford, Glasgow Centre for Population Health	View Presentation
Whose Side Is the Law On: the enforcement issue Frances McCartney, Environmental Law Centre Ltd	View Presentation
Proving the Worth of Active Travel Dr Lisa Muller, Sustrans	View Presentation