The Conference is hosted and supported by the City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with the sustainable transport charity Transform Scotland Trust.
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| Transform Scotland |
As a national sustainable transport alliance, Transform Scotland campaigns for a more sensible transport system, one less dependent on unsustainable modes such as the car, the plane and road freight, and more reliant on sustainable modes like walking, cycling, public transport and freight by rail or sea.
A move to a sustainable transport system would reduce our climate emissions and our dependence on imported oil. This will certainly help the environment, but would also help Scotland's economy.
Transform Scotland Trust
This Conference is organised with the help of the Transform Scotland Trust, which was established to carry out research and education of the public about transport’s impact on the economy, environment, and society as a whole. The Trust is chaired by Stephen Stradling, Professor of Transport Psychology at Napier University's Transport Research Institute.
For information on both organisations or to join Transform Scotland log on to
www.transformscotland.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)131 243 2690. Registered Scottish charity SC036706.
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| City of Edinburgh Council - City Development |
Edinburgh’s economy is booming with a growing population and increasing car ownership year-on-year. One of its biggest priorities and challenges is to keep up with the transport needs of the city.
Bus use has increased in Edinburgh with Lothian Buses carrying around 25% more passengers now than in 1997. Bus priority lanes have helped increase reliability and attract more passengers. In addition, about 25% of residents walk or cycle to work – the highest rate in Scotland.
The key development coming up for Edinburgh’s transport network is the tram. Trams should be running on Edinburgh’s streets in 2011 and they will revolutionise the way many people travel, providing a fast and reliable service to and from Edinburgh airport, Edinburgh Park, the city centre and Leith.
But the city is also blazing a trail with its car club infrastructure as part of a policy to encourage more efficient use of cars. Starting in 1999, the Council has delivered on-street dedicated parking to ensure both residents and businesses have convenient access to a local car station, particularly when widening the area covered by Resident’s Parking Zones.
Edinburgh’s planners have ensured car club parking is included in new housing developments, starting with the UK’s first car free residential area in Slateford Green.
Working with operator City Car Club, the City Council has pioneered the use of car club cars for staff transport with nearly 400 employees signed up to the city centre staff pool car scheme.
City of Edinburgh Council – City Development (Transport)
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG
Tel: 0131 200 2000
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