Community-Centred Approaches to Active Travel Policy
| Dates: | 5 June 2024 |
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| Times: | 13:30 - 15:00 |
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| What is it: | Seminar |
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| Organiser: | Policy@Manchester |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Adults, General public |
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| Speaker: | Professor Sheena Cruickshank, Jane Dudley, Daniell Musaheb, Chair: Professor Cecilia Wong |
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Policy@Manchester's June seminar will focus on creative community engagement and its impact on active travel policy.
Greater Manchester (GM) has among the worst levels of pollution in the UK. It has been estimated that poor air quality contributes to around 1,200 premature deaths each year in the city region, and vehicular transport is a major contributor to pollution. Plans to implement cycle lane networks are underway in some boroughs of GM as part of the Bee Network. However, the network does not include all parts of the city region and some areas, such as Ardwick, remain pollution “hot spots”.
Professor Sheena Cruickshank has worked with residents and community groups in Ardwick to address their concerns about high rates of pollution, which, together with concerns about safety of pathways, pavements, and traffic crossings, have contributed to a reduction in physical activity and use of active transport. How can community groups help policymakers understand local sources of pollution and barriers to active travel, and be involved in developing solutions?
Come along to our June GM Policy Hub seminar to hear about this research and the creative approaches involved, such as training community-based researchers, participatory mapping exercises, and commissioning interactive artwork.
Wednesday 5 June 2024, 1.30pm-3pm (with registration and light lunch from 1pm)
The University of Manchester (room confirmed upon registration)
Registration: Please email policy@manchester.ac.uk with your name, title, and organisation, as well as any dietary and access requirements.
Speakers
Professor Sheena Cruickshank
Role: Professor in Biomedical Sciences
Organisation: The University of Manchester
Jane Dudley
Role: Neighbourhood Manager
Organisation: Manchester City Council
Daniell Musaheb
Role: Co-founder
Organisation: Ardwick Climate Action
Chair: Professor Cecilia Wong
Role: Academic Co-Director
Organisation: Policy@Manchester
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