2 December 2009 - 3 December 2009, 00:00 -

The Mayor for London's New Transport Strategy

Date: Wednesday 2 December 2009

THE MAYOR’S NEW TRANSPORT STRATEGY

Note:
This follows up on the (highly successful) IHT Greater London Branch  presentation on “Way to Go” which was packed out and therefore it would be advisable to book a place for this presentation This event is organised jointly by the Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Transport Planning Society

IHT Greater London Branch Evening Presentation: 6.00 for 6.30 pm

Venue: Arup, 8 Fitzroy Street, London (Nearest Tube: Warren St or Goudge St)

Speaker: Michèle Dix, Managing Director, Planning, Transport for London

Following publication of Way to Go! and his Statement of Intent, the Mayor is due to formally publish his draft Transport Strategy for public consultation in the Autumn of 2009. Michèle Dix, who has led TfL’s work on this on behalf of the Mayor, will set out the key objectives of the Strategy, describe how the Mayor intends to deliver on his priorities at a time of increasing funding pressures, and consider the role of the boroughs, Central Government and other key stakeholders in delivering integrated transport across the Capital. She will be available to take comments and questions on key aspects of the Strategy ahead of the conclusion of public consultation and final publication in early 2010.

Michèle is Managing Director of Planning at Transport for London and played a leading role in the introduction of the Central London Congestion Charging Scheme in 2003. She retains a pivotal role leading TfL’s strategic thinking on the future transport needs of London, testing and challenging policies and providing clear direction on appropriate transport solutions for the future.

To book a place on any event please contact the Branch Secretary Andrew Jenkins on 020 7755 4047 or email andrew.jenkins@arup.com or Branch Web Officer Geoff Dadd on 0208 318 6187 or email greaterlondon@iht.org