Local Transport Summit 2022

Landor LINKS LIVE

The Summit brings together political leaders and decision-makers responsible for transport strategy.

Future Inn Cardiff Bay

We are delighted to announce that the 6th Local Transport Summit will be held this autumn for the first time in Wales, in partnership with the Welsh Government and Transport for Wales taking place at Future Inn, Cardiff Bay on the 8-9th December 2022.The Summit, established by the sector's leading publication Local Transport Today, brings together in a unique way senior people involved in UK local transport from a range of perspectives including political leaders and decision-makers, those responsible for strategy, system design and delivery within transport authorities, and others with a connection to the future of our local transport system as providers, advisors, researchers and activists. The event has the active and support and engagement of the Department for Transport, Transport for Wales and other significant professional bodies.In existence since 2015, the Local Transport Summit 'goes on the road' each year, and has in the past visited different parts of England, including Oxfordshire ,Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, Hertfordshire and most recently West London . It has established a position as the key annual event for this sector.This year, we make a very timely visit to Wales in recognition of recent innovative and pioneering work across a range of policy areas offering a very significant and important new perspective on local transport. A significant time allocation will be made this year for a showcase session by the host area, with keynote speech by the appropriate Welsh transport political leader and discussion on the range of transport innovation taking place in Wales including the national 20mph local roads speed limit initiative, revised transport appraisal guidance, Sloman roads review and North Wales /A55 Transport Commission to name but four. Professor Peter Jones will be our lead academic commentator and discussion chair, along with other senior speakers from local government, transport consultancy, University research and other sectors impacting on the way transport is being reshaped by technological and behavioural change and the need to address the climate emergency.The format of the event is a residential 'Chatham House rules' discussion and participatory forum, addressed by experts and including audience participation. It takes place over 24 hours from lunchtime to lunchtime in a relaxed residential environment with an evening networking dinner at the end of the first day at which we continue discussions prompted by addresses by other sector leaders, and a distinguished expert speaker.We are also in discussions to arrange study visit in Cardiff Bay / Cardiff city centre to see public realm improvements and new rail station and bus interchange etc which will take place on the morning of the 8th prior to the event starting early afternoon.The event will be located in the impressively regenerated Cardiff Bay, with excellent transport accessibility reasons for both our English and Welsh audience.

<h2>Thursday 8 December </h2>11:00 Morning study visit of the Cardiff Bay development area including a guided tour of the Senedd (Welsh parliament) building. Led by Prof. Mark Barry of Cardiff University. Departs from the main entrance of the Future Inn Hotel at 11:00.12:30 Registration at Future Inn, Cardiff Bay with a networking lunch served at arrival13:15 Introduction and Host’s Welcome<ul><li>Peter Stonham, Chairman, Landor LINKS &amp; Editorial Director, Local Transport Today</li><li>Richard Walker, Cities Policy &amp; Delivery, Department for Transport </li></ul>13:30 Keynote Message:<ul><li>Lee Waters, Deputy Minister for Climate Change</li></ul>13:50 The UK Local transport landscape: where are we now? <ul><li>Chair: Peter Jones, Professor of Sustainable Transport, UCL</li></ul>Devolution and localism: Where are we now and is it fit for the future?<ul><li>Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive, Transport for the North </li></ul><ol></ol>Pandemics, climate change and political instability: Anchoring a transport strategy in a world of upheaval.<ul><li>Phil Goodwin, Emeritus Professor of Transport Policy at University College London and University of the West of England</li></ul>Where are we on decarbonisation and the road to NetZero in the light of COP27, and how have things changed since COP26 a year ago.<ul><li>Keith Mitchell, Director: Transport &amp; Place, Stantec </li></ul>Are we all tuned to the right signals - emerging issues and some of the Summit’s key discussion themes<ul><li>Arman Farahmand-Razavi, Friends of LTT</li></ul>Panel Discussion15:00: Refreshment Break15:15 Transport in Wales showcase session <ul><li>Chair: Peter Jones Professor of Sustainable Transport, UCL</li></ul>Presentations on the strategic context and policy framework for transport in Wales:<ul><li>James Price, Chief Executive, Transport for Wales</li><li>Geoff Ogden, Director of Transport Planning, Transport for Wales</li><li>Gemma Lelliott, Director for Wales, Community Transport Association</li></ul>This session to cover the role and priorities of Transport for Wales, climate change and sustainable development, 2021 Wales Transport Strategy, Wellbeing of Future Generations Act, South East Wales and North Wales Transport Commissions, WelTAG revisions, delivering interchange and active travel initiatives, Community Transport and demand-responsive solutions.16:15 Wales: A template for rail and bus delivery in the UK?<ul><li>Neil Birch, Public Transport Business Director, SYSTRA</li>and The Welsh Bus Reform</ul><ul><li>Joshua Miles, Director CPT Cymru, Confederation of Passenger Transport UK</li></ul>16:35 Panel discussion of different perspectives on transport in Wales and exploring how the experience relates to elsewhere in the UK including all speakers from the Welsh Showcase session plus:<ul><li>Jonathan Bray, Director, Urban Transport Group (Setting public service objectives)</li><li>Tom Van Vuren, Regional Director, VLC Europe Ltd</li><li>Helen Matthews, Nexus (invited)</li></ul><ul><li>Robert Kent Smith, Deputy Director Transport, Strategy &amp; Policy, Welsh Government</li></ul>17:15 Break17:30 Thinking differently for a changing world<ul><li>Chair: Peter Stonham, Chairman, Landor LINKS &amp; Editorial Director, Local Transport Today</li></ul>New ways of funding in a time of restricted public resources<ul><li>David Leeder, Director and Managing Partner, TIL</li></ul>Fixing horizons that guide decision-making<ul><li>Peter Jones, Professor of Sustainable Transport, UCL</li></ul>Beware the gap between transport plans and social equity<ul><li>Kris Beuret, Director, Social Research Associates</li></ul>Modelling policy measures to reduce travel demand<ul><li>Helena Bennett, Head of Climate Policy, Green Alliance</li><li>Crispin Cooper, Lecturer, School of Computer Science and Informatics, Cardiff University</li></ul>What actually is MaaS?<ul><li>Jorgen Pedersen, Transport Technologies Director, SYSTRA</li></ul>Panel Discussion18:40 Break19:00 Networking reception 19:45 Dinner with guest speaker: (SOLD OUT)<ul><li>Lord Terry Burns, Chair, South East and North Wales Transport Commissions</li><ol></ol></ul>22:15 Post dinner drinks

<h1>P﻿rogramme</h1><h3>Friday 9th December</h3>08.45 Registration 09.15 Reflections on day 1 •	Peter Jones, Professor of Sustainable Transport, UCL09.35 Paying properly for our roadspace – getting to grips with a new paradigm•	Chair: Arman Farahmand-Razavi, Friends of LTTNew thinking on the value of streetspace•	John Dales Director, Urban MovementA Pathway to Pay as you Go•	Silviya Barrett, Director of Policy, Research and Projects, Campaign for Better Transport P﻿anel Discussion10.15 Putting traffic in its place•	Session Chair: TBCCreative thinking on neighbourhood design and management •	David Lucas, Principal Consultant, Transportation, AtkinsDelivering streets where people want to be•	Emily Walsh, Head of Urban Design, SYSTRAP﻿anel Discussion10:45 Coffee Break11:15 Appraisal and Evaluation – time for a real rethink?Comparing and contrasting the position on scheme decision making in England, Wales and Scotland and TAG, WelTAG and ScotTAG•	Chair: Peter Jones, Professor of Sustainable Transport, UCL•	Derek Halden Director, DHC Loop Connections•	Phil Goodwin, Emeritus Professor of Transport Policy at University College London and University of the West of England12.05 Professional practice next steps Panel discussion: How we can incorporate new thinking into our activities at national, regional and local level with new forms of policy development, appraisal and evaluation •	Chair: Peter Stonham, Chairman, Landor LINKS &amp; Editorial Director, Local Transport Today•	Jonathan Bray, Director, Urban Transport Group•	Jessica Matthew, Co-Director, Local Transport, Department for Transport •	Mark Frost, Chair, Transport Planning Society•	Elaine Seagriff, Strategy Director, GBR•	Keith Mitchell, Director: Transport &amp; Place, Stantec12:55 Summing up and the future of the discussion •	Peter Stonham Chairman, Landor LINKS &amp; Editorial Director, Local Transport Today•	Richard Walker Cities Policy &amp; Delivery, Department for Transport 13.10- 14.30 Lunch and depart

<h2>C﻿onfirmed Speakers</h2>•	Peter Stonham, Chairman, Landor LINKS &amp; Editorial Director, Local Transport Today•	Richard Walker, Cities Policy &amp; Delivery, Department for Transport •	Lee Waters, Deputy Minister for Climate Change•	Peter Jones, Professor of Sustainable Transport, UCL•	Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive, Transport for the North •	Phil Goodwin, Emeritus Professor of Transport Policy at University College London and University of the West of England•	James Price, Chief Executive, Transport for Wales•	Geoff Ogdan, Director of Transport Planning, Transport for Wales•	Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner, Transport for Wales (tbc)•	Joshua Miles, Director CPT Cymru, Confederation of Passenger Transport UK•	Neil Birch, Public Transport Business Director, SYSTRA•	Jonathan Bray, Director, Urban Transport Group •	Tom Van Vuren, Regional Director, VLC Europe Ltd•	David Leeder, Director and Managing Partner, TIL•	Kris Beuret, Director, Social Research Associates•	Crispin Cooper, Lecturer, School of Computer Science and Informatics and Helena Bennett, Head of Climate Policy, Green Alliance•	Lord Terry Burns, Chair, North Wales Transport Commissions •	Arman Farahmand-Razavi, Friends of LTT•	John Dales Director, Urban Movement•	Silviya Barrett, Director of Policy, Research and Projects, Campaign for Better Transport•	Emily Walsh, Head of Urban Design, SYSTRA•	Derek Halden Director, DHC Loop Connections•	Jessica Matthew, Co-Director, Local Transport, Department for Transport •	Mark Frost, Chair, Transport Planning Society•	Elaine Seagriff, Strategy Director, GBR•	Keith Mitchell, Director: Transport &amp; Place, Stantec

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