Overview

Have you wondered what a good cycle lane should look like in 2021?

Have you considered how challenging it might be to build good cycling infrastructure in the UK?

We’ve got a fabulous line up of speakers from the DfT and WSP covering both the theory of what good looks like through discussing the LTN 1/20 published on July 27th 2020 and TfGM and Stockport Council on what creating Greater Manchester’s Bee Network has been like under the vision of Chris Boardman.

Who is the event for?

This webinar is open to CIHT members and non-members and anyone who has an interest in cycling.  It will be of particular interest to  Transport Planners both private and public, as well as Highway Engineers and Designers.

Why you can't miss this event?

• CPD opportunity.
• Q&A Session and discussion around the subject - get your questions answered directly by the speakers and engage in discussion on this topic.
• Case studies & guidance - the speakers will provide guidance with reference to the LTN 1/20 and Greater Manchester's Bee Network.
• Thought leadership - gain insight and hear best practice.

Speakers

Dr Kevin Golding-Williams, Head of Cycling and Walking Policy at DfT

Kevin leads on cycling and walking policy within the active travel team including the ongoing development and delivery of the Prime Minister’s Cycling and Walking Plan, the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy and the updated Cycle Infrastructure Design Guidance. Kevin works with Departments across Government to support delivery of the Strategy.

Previously, Kevin led the development of the first statutory Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy. Prior to joining the Department Kevin delivered Living Streets public affairs functions in England and Wales as Head of Public Affairs.

Martyn Crawford, Associate Director at WSP

Martyn played a key role in the writing of the new national guidance LTN 1/20 Cycle Infrastructure Design and in WSP now has leads on Active Travel at Hertfordshire County Council.

He is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 37 years’ experience with multidiscipline consultants and has a background in design and planning of highways and development infrastructure. He has managed several research and development projects on Sustainable Travel and cycling infrastructure best practice, and is skilled in digital communications and in developing innovations, typically through consultation and stakeholder engagement.

Amy Beasley, Transport Strategy and Growth Manager at Stockport Council

Amy joined Stockport Council in 2017 as Transport Strategy Manager and is responsible for the Council’s transport strategy, including development and delivery of the Council’s key strategies and plans, identification of funding and partnership opportunities, and the provision of technical advice and support to the Council’s wider growth and spatial planning programmes.
More recently, Amy has been supporting the roll out of the One Stockport initiative, as part of the Council’s wider economic recovery response to the covid-19 crisis.

Prior to joining Stockport Council, Amy worked for the Greater Manchester Combined Authority in the Low Carbon Project Delivery Unit, and has also worked in a number of regeneration and economic development roles for other local authorities. Amy is a qualified planner and geography teacher.

Dominic Smith, Senior Transport Strategy Officer (Cycling and Walking) at TfGM

Dominic Smith leads TfGM's Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Delivery team, and has a broad background in transport strategy, sustainable travel, traffic management and road safety. His team is co-ordinating the delivery of the Bee Network: the commitment of Greater Manchester’s Cycling and Walking Commissioner, Chris Boardman, to create the UK’s first fully joined up cycling and walking network, connecting every community in Greater Manchester by 2030. The network was planned in a groundbreaking collaborative way, and its delivery is already seeing the development of entirely new and innovative ways of prioritising pedestrian and cycle traffic.

Dom has previously held senior roles in district highway authorities within Greater Manchester, and in consultancy. Aside from his professional life, Dom is a father to three children and a keen amateur cellist.

Help and support

For further information, please e-mail us at: northwest@ciht.org.uk