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Find out how the South City Way project in Glasgow was implemented and how it progressed from a ‘concept’ stage to detailed design and construction, with specific examples of key features.

This is a joint event with CIHT and TPS.

Light refreshments will be provided (snacks and soft/hot drinks).

Overview:

The South City Way is a £6.5 million project covering a 3km long corridor - which connects Glasgow’s Southside to the city centre – focusing on street scape and public space improvements along the entire route. The project is a partnership approach between Sustrans and Glasgow City Council and it is the first winner of Community Links PLUS competition.

Why should you attend?

The talk will cover the main aims of the project and discuss its implementation to date, focusing on:

• presenting good practice examples of streetscape design through the South City Way case study
• providing details of specific infrastructure design solutions to the unique problems of the route, including the implementation of the first ‘Dutch style’ protected junctions in Scotland;
• explaining specific challenges that have been faced in the development of the route, including constraints of available space; and
• encouraging local communities to become actively involved in infrastructure projects, through engagement, including a program of community grants.

Following the event there will be the opportunity for socialising and further discussion at a nearby venue.

Who should attend this event?

This event is aimed at young professionals involved in street design and those studying transport. The talk will also aim to benefit those who are currently working towards chartership, such as CTPP by looking at two of the core competencies: A8 Applying the principles of transport systems design and A6 Stakeholder Engagement.

Want even more?

• Networking opportunities
• Approved for CPD by CIHT
• Interactive Q&A session

Light refreshments will be provided (snacks and soft/hot drinks).

Speakers:

Michael Melton, Infrastructure Coordinator, Sustrans
After completing a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Michael spent several years working with one of Scotland’s largest Housing Associations. During this time, he further developed a desire to get involved in projects that actively shape urban environments, with a particular focus on how transport networks can create and entrench inequalities in the urban landscape, but also their ability to improve the lives of local residents. After joining Sustrans 18 months ago, he has been working with Glasgow City Council to help deliver 2 multi-million pound walking and cycling infrastructure projects. Now working as an Infrastructure Coordinator, he is responsible for a small team working across a variety of active travel projects in Glasgow, North Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire.

Allan Maclean M.Sc. MCIHT, Cycling Officer, Glasgow City Council
Approaching 30 years of experience in active and sustainable transport, Allan has taken forward a multitude of walking and cycling schemes, from local access initiatives to major traffic management schemes. Key pieces of work have included project managing the delivery of a Commonwealth Games competition venue, publication of Glasgow’s Strategic Plan for Cycling and implementation of Glasgow’s first ‘City Way’ corridors, raising standards and public interest in active travel to an all-time high.