As wide area 20mph limits are adopted in most of the UK’s iconic cities, 20mph comes closer to becoming the national default limit where people live, work, shop and learn increases. Transport practitioners now need to get Ready for 20!

The conference will be hosted by City of London Council and bring together presenters from political parties, local authorities, academics, NGOs and consulting organisations on how to improve the public realm, create healthy lifestyles, promote everyday exercise and reduce casualties.

Learn the lessons from leading authorities and experts of how to get it right.

Presentations at the conference will include:

• Mayoral “Visions for Transport” and the place for a 20mph default for London

• The opportunities to provide a foundation for active travel and improved public health

• Best practice implementation and engagement

• The real benefits for vulnerable road users, pedestrians and cyclists

• 20mph/30kmh – the developing international benchmark for liveability

The conference will be hosted by City of London Council and bring together presenters from political parties, local authorities, academics, NGOs and consulting organisations.

Who should attend:

• Public health officers

• Highways officers

• Transport planners

• Local councillors

• Key service providers

• Police

Conference Programme: 

09:30 Delegate Registration                                       

10:00 Welcome from City of London      

TBA, Councillor, City of London Corporation

10:05 20's Plenty/Love 30 - a developing urban standard for streets

Rod King, Campaign Director, 20's Plenty for Us

Session One: Capital Perspectives                                          

10:25 Transport for London        

Simon Bradbury, Senior Strategy and Planning Manager – Road Safety Strategy & Outcome Planning, Transport for London

10:45 City of London      

Iain Simmons, Head of Transportation, City of London Corporation

11:05 Edinburgh              

Phil Noble, Senior Professional Officer, City of Edinburgh Council

11:25 Q and A                                               

11:35 Break                   

Session Two: Analytical Perspectives                                    

12:05 20mph Research Study for DfT – An early update   

Jane Robinson, Senior Management Consultant, & Nicky Newman, Graduate Transport Planner, Atkins

12:25 20's Plenty for democracy - An evidence-based journey towards democratic streets         

Adrian Davis, Public Health Bristol, Bristol City Council

12:45 The role of 20 mph in delivering Healthy Streets 

Lucy Saunders, Public Health Specialist, Transport for London    

13:05 Q and A                                               

13:15 Lunch                                   

Session Three: London Mayoral Perspectives                                   

14:15 My Transport Plan for London       

Sian Berry, London Mayoral Candidate, Green Party

14:30 My Transport Plan for London       

Caroline Pidgeon, London Mayoral Candidate, Liberal Democrat Party

14:45 Q and A                                   

14:55 Comfort Break                                      

Session Four: Community Perspectives on 20's Plenty                                  

15:05 20mph on the ground - our people put it there!   

George Lee, Chief Executive, Road Safety Markings Association

15:25 20's Plenty for Children               

TBA, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

15:45 Safe system, safe speeds

David Davies, Executive Director, PACTS

16:05 20's Plenty from a Councillor Perspective

Cllr Jennifer Brathwaite, Cabinet Member for Environment and Sustainability, London Borough of Lambeth

16:25 20's Plenty for our community      

Adrian Berendt, Local 20's Plenty Campaigner, 20's Plenty for Tunbridge Wells

16:45     Q and A                                               

16:55     Close