Our Zero Carbon Reality: Transport
Saturday 25th April, 9.45am – 1.00pm
Imperial Rooms, Matlock
Organised by Derbyshire Climate Coalition
Free
This is an expert-led workshop to explore how a zero carbon transport system in Derbyshire could be created. It is part of a series of workshops designed to support Derbyshire’s communities and councils to develop and implement the evidence-based carbon reduction targets needed to achieve a zero carbon society. The event will bring together experts and examples of best practice with councillors, council officers and grassroots groups. Confirmed speakers are:
- A radical transport response to the climate emergency
Lisa Hopkinson, Associate of Transport for Quality of Life
- A sustainable transport system for Derbyshire – putting the Green New Deal into action?
Alistair Kirkbride, freelance transport consultant.
- School streets – creating traffic-free space and promoting walking and cycling to school
David Clasby, Partnership Manager, Sustrans East Midlands
- Planning for active travel – how to better integrate walking and cycling into the planning process
Alastair Meikle, Secretary Chesterfield Cycle Campaign
For more information about the speakers and/or to register, please visit this Eventbrite
Feedback from September 2019's “Our Zero Carbon Reality: Housing” workshop include:
"It was really energising" "Brilliant morning at "Our Zero Carbon Housing workshop"
"Interesting and knowledgeable speakers"
"Lively discussion between councillors and local people learning together and discussing solutions to achieve zero carbon housing".