Cycling Policy and Practice in Greater Manchester

UPDATE: Please note the change of venue to the Eden building.

Cycling Policy and Practice in Greater Manchester: Plans, ambitions, and the realities of delivery

09:30am

Arrivals (Tea and Coffee)

10:00am – 1:00pm

Talks and panel sessions on health, inclusion and infrastructure, led by the Manchester Urban Institute and Healthy Active Cities research groups.

Panel on Health and Inclusion - Moderated by Graeme Sherriff (University of Salford)

• Eleanor Roaf (University of Manchester)

• Harriet Larrington-Spencer (University of Westminster)

• Sam Hayes (Placed)

• Naz Khan (Cycling Instructor & Cycle Mechanic)

Panel on Infrastructure and Streets – Moderated by Thomas van Laake (University of Manchester)

• John Townsend (Arup)

• Adam Towers (Wigan Council Active Travel Officer)

• Pete Swift (Founder Planit)

• Catriona Swanson (Manchester City Council)

• Lucy Gara (LUC)

1:00pm – 1:30pm

Lunch (refreshments provided)

1:30pm – 2:30pm

Cycling and Walking Safaris – Guided tours of nearby walking and cycling infrastructure, led by Walk Ride GM. Along the way we’ll chat about what works and what could be better. These can be booked separately when registering.

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Councillor Panel and Workshop - Moderated by Harry Gray, Walk Ride GM

• Eve Holt (Ex Manchester City Council Cllr)

• Iain Roberts (Ex Stockport Council Cllr)

• Cllr James Frizzell (Stockport Council)

• Claire Stocks (Active Travel Consultant)

• Peter O’Hare (Salford City Council Officer)

• Belinda Everett (BYCS Bike Mayor of GM)

• Melanie Etherton (London Cycle Campaign)

4:30pm Close