Decarbonisation Challenges and Covid-19 in the NE

Transport Planning Day 2020:

North East Regional Event

Decarbonisation Challenges and Covid-19 Implications for Transport in the North East

TPS North East Region are delighted to host a dedicated local event as part of the Transport Planning Day 2020 campaign. 

The online event will feature guest speakers discussing topics based on the TP Day 2020 Theme of Climate Change, including discussion regarding Decarbonisation Priorities in the region and Public Transport during and after the Pandemic.

Confirmed speakers for the event include:

• Graham Grant, Head of Transport at Newcastle City Council; 
• Martijn Gilbert, Managing Director of Go North East (part of the Go-Ahead Group) and Chair of the North East Bus Operators Association;
• Dr Roberto Palacin, Reader in Transport Futures, School of Engineering, Newcastle University.

To register for the event please sign-up via the below link:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/transport-planning-day-2020-transport-challenges-in-the-north-east-tickets-125624152221

If you have any queries regarding TPS in the North East or the upcoming event please contact Gavin or Nicola – northeast@tps.org.uk

Transport Planning Day 2020 takes place on the 16^th of November and the 2020 campaign will run completely online, to ensure everyone’s health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The campaign was launched in 2018 to raise the profile of transport planning and its role in changing people's lives. It aims to engage communities on the role of transport planners and to celebrate the achievements of transport planning.

The Transport Planning Day campaign takes place through a series of activities around the UK to put the profession in the spotlight. This includes a reception with MPs in the House of Parliament and Transport Planning Day.

Climate Change theme for Transport Planning Day 2020

Transport Planning Day 2020 focuses on the role of transport planners in tackling climate change and creating a sustainable, healthy future.

The transport sector is now the UK's leading source of greenhouse gas emissions. This puts transport planners at the forefront of addressing the climate crisis. At the same time there are fantastic transport planning initiatives around the UK that are focusing on how to make transport and travel more sustainable.

We will highlight good practice, by sharing positive news within the industry and the communities that benefit from the projects our members deliver.