Sustainable Transport 2012: Enabling Sustainable Choices Conference and Exhibition

31st Oct 2012 15:51

*** ATTENTION EAUC MEMBERS*** LIMITED NUMBER OF FULLY FUNDED (NO COST) DELEGATE PLACES FOR PUBLIC AND THIRD SECTOR

Govtoday's 3rd Annual National Conference has as its focus the Sustainable Development of our Transport Sector in the UK.

“By Providing people with options to choose sustainable modes for everyday, local transport choices, we can help boost economic growth by facilitating access to local jobs. Sustainable Transport can also influence the quality of our lives, the air we breathe, how healthy and fit we are, the money in our pockets and how long we spend in traffic queues – as well as the pleasantness of our environment and public spaces”

Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport

 

Enabling Sustainable Choices will examine and question the methodology behind the Department of Transport’s White Paper, ‘Creating Growth, Cutting Carbon: Making Sustainable Local Transport Happen’, and how this can deliver economic growth and carbon reductions.

January 2011 saw the publication of ‘Creating Growth, Cutting Carbon: Making Sustainable Local Transport Happen,’ the Department of Transport’s White Paper, which set out the vision for a transport system as an engine for economic growth; one that is also greener and safer, and improves quality of life in our communities.

The White Paper, intended to run alongside the Local Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF) announced on 22nd September 2010, created a significant step forward in the realisation of two of Government’s key objectives: to help create growth in the economy; and to tackle climate change by cutting carbon emissions, whilst encouraging the greater use of public transport, walking and cycling.

At the heart of these measures is localism, and the pivotal role of local authorities in realising the needs of the community whilst delivering local action that encourages people to travel sustainably. This is particularly relevant in light of figures indicating that two-thirds of all journeys are under five miles.

To apply for a funded place (public and third sector only, prices available on request for private sector) please contact 0161 238 8881 or email your contact details to [email protected] quoting ref ST5.

For further detail please visit www.greeningtransport.co.uk
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