The prevalent issues surrounding those who travel by two wheels, both motorised and pedal, will be scrutinised in two presentations at the London Road Safety Council’s centenary conference.
The one-day event, ‘Safer Cities, Safer Futures’, is being held at the Guildhall in the City of London on 24 January 2017. Sponsored by RedSpeed International, the conference will explore the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for road safety professionals working in cities across the UK.
The safety of motorcyclists will be discussed by Keith Prince AM, deputy chairman, London Assembly Transport Committee, while Mark Bland from Waltham Forest Council will discuss the borough’s Mini-Holland Programme.
Keith Prince AM is the London Assembly member for Havering and Redbridge. He is a former leader of Redbridge Council, a current councillor in Redbridge, and a past councillor in Havering. He was also previously a non-executive advisor to Stephen Greenhalgh, London’s former deputy mayor for policing and crime, and a former marketing manager for LBC Radio.
His presentation, ‘Easy Rider: Improving motorcycle safety on London roads’, will be based on a report of the same name, published by the London Assembly in March 2016, which cover topics including access to bus lanes, monitoring of Cycle Superhighways and encouraging more young riders to take additional training.
Mark Bland has worked in the traffic and transportation field for more than 25 years in both the public and private sectors.
He has worked on a number of major transport projects in the Capital including: the Emirates Stadium matchday controls, the mayor’s cycle hire scheme, borough-wide 20mph and parking and area wide transport schemes.
In 2010 Mark took up the role of head of traffic management and parking for the London Organising Committee for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) and was responsible for the design, implementation and operation of the traffic management and parking for the Games.
Mark is currently working for the London Borough of Waltham Forest as the programme manager delivering walking and cycling improvements as part of the TfL funded Mini-Holland Programme.
His presentation will examine the programme, which is designed to encourage more people to cycle, and cycle more often, with features that make cycling feel safer and more convenient. They also aim to improve streets and public spaces for everyone.
The programme specifically targets people who make short car journeys in outer London that could easily be cycled instead.
Click here to see view the full conference agenda and here to book to attend the event.
19 December 2016