Latest Conferences from Policy Review TV

Transport Planning

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 BST

For those involved in transport planning, research and practice 2011 and 2012 will prove to be a challenge to their skills. Transport plays a key role in regeneration and there will be particular pressure to produce innovative and cost-effective solutions to congestion, safety and travel behaviour change at a time of major budget constraint.

This national conference and TV broadcast will focus on the needs of local government officers and politicians to ensure that sustainable, environmental friendly, affordable travel is achieved. Attendees will hear from Government, sector leaders and academics who will inform on best practice and future policy developments. This is the ‘must attend’ event for anyone working in local travel planning.

School Transport

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Keynote Speaker:

Rt Hon David Blunkett MP, Chairman, Yellow School Bus Commission

Other Invited speakers:

John Burch, Deputy Director of Operations, Confederation of Passenger Transport UK and Member of the Yellow School Bus Commission
Jonathan Jones, Programme Manager - Smarter Procurement, West Midlands Improvement and Efficiency

School Transport

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This conference examined the likely implications of increased demand for transport services caused by the continued roll-out of 14-19 Diplomas and looked at successful initiatives from local authorities that can form the basis of sustainable solutions.

School Transport 2009

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The national conference for all those working in school transport to explore emerging trends and issues, the latest policy and guidance and hear innovative best practice. Through the Local Transport Bill, Local Authorities will receive enhanced powers to deliver transport services so that they reflect better the needs of the local area. This conference showed how empowered Local Authorities can incorporate school travel planning into wider plans which tackle the sustainability and congestion issues of local areas. The event also examined the viability of recommendations of the Yellow Bus Commission to roll out a nationwide scheme. Delegates explored how school travel planners can support the delivery of the 14-19, post-16 and positive activities targets as well as meet Local Area Agreement priorities. The event also provided best practice on special educational needs transport, working with operators, raising bus driver skills, and walking and cycling plans.

Enforcement: An Essential Public Service

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST

Traffic enforcement is an essential public service, impacting on key areas and helping to maintain a sustainable transport system that supports a strong economy, works to facilitate traffic flow and meets our environmental objectives. The 2008 Enforcement Task Force (ETF) event set out the role of traffic enforcement in contributing and implementing local and national government policy. As well as traffic management, it examined issues around accessibility, congestion and the environment and also provided insight into the implemented and proposed Traffic Management Act 2004 regulations and guidance. The ETF is a group of the key enforcement agencies in London, established to make high level strategic decisions on enforcement issues and to promote best practice in the industry.

School Transport 2008

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Of interest to anyone involved in planning and delivering school travel, this annual conference explores the latest government policies, best practice and innovations. The Local Transport Act will charge local authorities with promoting sustainable travel and mobility and tackling congestion. These new duties mirror the underlying principles of the school travel arrangements contained within the Education and Inspections Act – thus strengthening local authorities’ capabilities to deliver effectively their published school travel strategies. Key speakers: Rt Hon David Blunket MP; Nigel Campbell, Co-Chair, Travelling to School Initiative DfT; and David Kidney MP.