Smart transport can only work with clear public policy objectives. This opening session will set out objectives of national and local politicians and how smart transport and the private sector can support these. The Campaign for Better Transport will stress the need for clear and measurable outcomes and the need for the private sector to focus on delivery of these outcomes
Government Vision For Transport in the UK
The Role Of Transport in Developing London
Clear Objectives And Fit For Purpose Solutions
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The private sector need to understand the likely direction of travel across the next 3 years if they are to respond appropriately. What specific direction does the private sector want and are policy makers able to provide it?
The need for clear short term goals as well as long term objectives.
Short and long term planning in action - an example from England's Economic Heartland
How are planned outcomes measured and how do plans remain flexible?
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How do we make transport accessible for all?
In the rush towards smarter transport with greater use of technology, how can policymakers and companies avoid people being left out of the system? How can smart transport be genuinely inclusive and accessible for all?
How do we make transport in cities healthier?
How can cities use smart transport to cut carbon emissions, air pollution and obesity? This seminar will look at what cities and the private sector can do to make transport genuinely sustainable.
What are the business requirements? What are the problems? What needs to be solved?
How can sustainable first/last mile services be provided to create genuinely door-to-door freight and passenger services? What are the business requirements? What are the problems? What needs to be solved?
Effective transport development is only going to come from improved collaboration and partnership between public and private sector and between private sector organisations. How can we achieve this, what opportunities does this unlock and what best practice do we have from around the world?
Towards sustainable mobility: BP’s journey
Working together for connected and autonomous vehicle
On tap not on top: how London is ensuring that technology and new providers make the city better and more liveable
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