20 October 2010, 08:15-16:30 -

Sustainable Transport - Balancing the Needs of the Economy, Environment and Society

Conference Aims
The conference will examine the priorities ahead for the transport sector and how by creating a joined-up approach, the UK can deliver a sustainable transport network that is fit for purpose. Together, the leaders and key stakeholders involved in delivering this change will outline the policy and practical elements necessary to deliver a truly world class, sustainable transport system.
It will cover both physical and economic measures to manage traffic and ‘soft measures’ to change attitudes and behaviours, and includes UK and international experiences.

Who Should Attend?
This conference is aimed at senior practitioners and policy makers from relevant Government Departments, Agencies , NDPBs, Local Authorities, network operators, public transport operators, consultants and contractors as well as pertinent NGOs

Venue: Church House Conference centre, Westminster, London.

Booking your place(restricted numbers apply)
Public sector rates:
We have allocated a limited number of fully-funded delegate places for qualifying public sector staff. The normal charge for public sector delegates is £350.  Interested parties should request their places by mailing bookings@govtoday.co.uk and quote "CIHT1"

Private sector rates:
It has been agreed that interested private sector companies will have a 25% discount on the private sector attendance fee.  Interested parties should contact Suzanne Carrington using the promotional code "CIHT1" at suzanne.carrington@govtoday.co.uk or Tel: 0161 238 8886

The conference will count as one full day towards individual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements
 

Programme

08:15    Coffee, Registration and Networking

MORNING PLENARY SESSION:

'The Right Plan, the Right Resources, the Right Commitment'   
   
Chair's Welcome and Introduction:
Stephen Joseph, Executive Director, Campaign for Better Transport

Secretary of State for Transport (Invited)   
Sir Michael Pitt, Chair, Infrastructure Planning Commission
Philip Rycroft, Director General, Innovation and Enterprise, BIS
Andrew Newby, Head of Technical Strategy, Network Rail

11:15    Morning Coffee and Networking


LEARNING AND IMPLEMENTATION: MASTER CLASS SESSIONS

11:45    Learning and Implementation: Master Class 1

12:35    Learning and Implementation: Master Class 2

13:20    Lunch and Networking

14:15    Learning and Implementation: Master Class 3

15:00    Afternoon Tea/Coffee and Networking


AFTERNOON PLENARY: 'Better, Greener Transport'

15:15    Chair's Welcome and Introduction
Anthony Smith - Chief Executive, Passenger Focus (Confirmed)

15:20    Better, Greener Transport
David Bott, Director of Innovation Programmes, Technology Strategy Board (Confirmed)
 
15:40    Cardiff - The First Welsh Sustainable Travel Town - Changing the Behaviour of the Traveller
Rodney Berman - Leader of Cardiff City Council (Confirmed)

16:00    Transport for London - From Door to Door, the Sustainable Network in Practice
Kulveer Ranger - Mayor of London's Transport Director (Confirmed)

16:20    Question and Answer Panel Session:
David Bott, Director of Innovation Programmes, Technology Strategy Board
Rodney Berman - Leader of Cardiff City Council
Kulveer Ranger - Mayor of London's Transport Director


(Programme is subject to change)