Can Manchester become a cycling city? (cities@manchester Urban Forum)
| Dates: | 8 April 2014 |
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| Times: | 18:00 - 20:00 |
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| What is it: | Talk |
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| Organiser: | Manchester Urban Institute |
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| How much: | FREE |
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| Who is it for: | General public |
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| Speaker: | Graeme Sherriff, James Evans, Kate Chappell, Pete Abel, Steve Connor |
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cities@manchester Urban Forum
Cycling is increasingly becoming a preferred mode of transport in cities around the world. What is the state of cycling in Manchester and what is its potential to become a cycle-friendly city in the coming years? In this panel discussion, we will explore the transformation of Manchester into a cycle city.
Panelists include:
James Evans, University of Manchester (chair)
Pete Abel, Love Your Bike
Kate Chappell, Manchester City Council
Steve Connor, Creative Concern
Graeme Sherriff, University of Salford
Followed by refreshments and informal discussion.
For those cycling to the event, please see the following link for a map showing nearby bike parking facilities: http://goo.gl/Zse4dl
There are a few bike parking options (blue signs on the map) on Hulme Street and Chester Street. There is also the opportunity to lock bikes at metal railings (light blue signs on map) on Hulme Street.
This event is free and open to all but please register via Eventbrite: http://cyclingcity.eventbrite.co.uk
@citiesMCR
- CyclingCity
Speakers
Graeme Sherriff
Organisation: University of Salford
James Evans
Organisation: University of Manchester
Kate Chappell
Organisation: Manchester City Council
Pete Abel
Organisation: Love Your Bike
Steve Connor
Organisation: Creative Concern
Travel and Contact Information
Find event
International Anthony Burgess Foundation
3 Cambridge Street
Manchester
