I have been asked to advertise this forthcoming event on behalf of
Viv Dipper of EPSRC (her email is [log in to unmask]).
With best wishes,
Jessica Anderson
TORG, Newcastle University
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Research for Clear Zones
A Seminar on 16 December 1998
at the DTI Conference Centre
1 Victoria Street, London SW1
Clear Zones is a national Foresight initiative, supported by the DETR
and DTI and a wide range of partners in local authorities, industry,
academia, professional and voluntary sectors. The aim of Clear Zones
is to reduce pollution and traffic in urban areas and enhance export
opportunities by developing relevant technologies and techniques
through cross-sector partnerships. Cities such as Winchester,
Nottingham and Camden have designated Clear Zones within which they
are applying these principles. Other cities are engaged in balancing
the promotion of economic vitality and accessibility with quality of
life, clean air and a safe environment, using a variety of management
techniques.
Clear Zones, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
and the Local Authority Research Council Initiative (LARCI) are
promoting a seminar to:
- discuss research requirements for the implementation of Clear
Zones;
- encourage partnerships, especially between local authorities and
academic institutions, to carry out relevant and useful research;
and
- explore the requirements for the support of future Clear Zones
research projects.
There will be presentations on these topics from researchers in the
field, an introduction from the Chair of Clear Zones, Chris Freegard,
Director of Development at Plymouth City Council and a presentation on
the policy context from DETR. There will be brief talks from academics
followed by discussion on key relevant topics.
- Urban transport interchanges and ITS: smoothing the switch from
interurban to urban and between urban modes, integrating requirements
such as urban traffic control and passenger information.
- Reducing demand for travel: how technical development can meet
work/ shopping/other demands with less travel; how does teleworking
affect travel demand, and what are the most effective approaches to
home delivery of goods?
- Enhancing sustainable modes: supporting pedestrian gateways and
movement, personal security for pedestrians, management of
pedestrian/cycle/bus/tram/conflict and interaction.
An audience of about 60 people will debate the priorities for future
research. Urban local authorities, researchers, government and
research council personnel with interests in these areas are invited
to attend. A draft programme is attached.
There will be no charge for attendance but numbers are limited so
please book early by completing the attached form, or contact Viv
Dipper on 01793 444090.
Clear Zones Research Seminar
Draft Programme
9.30am Registration and coffee
10.00am Welcome and introduction to Clear Zones
The concept and technology tree of Clear Zones
Chris Freegard, Chairman Clear Zones Steering Group
10.30am The policy context; Clear Zones and local integrated transport
systems in urban areas - Mike Talbot, DETR
11.00am Research opportunities and Partnerships - Steve Milsom, EPSRC
11.30am Reducing demand for travel: how technologies and techniques
help meet work/shopping/other demands with less travel; how does
teleworking affect travel demand, and what are the most effective
approaches to home shopping. Does home delivery increase or decrease
trips? - Sally Cairns, UCL
12.00 noon Plenary discussion on research requirements on using
technology to reduce travel demand
12.45pm - 1.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Urban transport interchanges and ITS: technologies and
techniques which smooth the switch from interurban to urban and
between urban modes, integrating requirements such as urban traffic
control and passenger information through technologies - Phil Blythe
from TORG, Newcastle
2.00pm Plenary discussion on research requirements/gaps on interchange
and ITS
2.45pm Enhancing sustainable modes: technologies and techniques which
support pedestrian gateways and movement, personal security for
pedestrians, management of pedestrian/cycle/bus/tram conflict and
interaction - Frances Hodgson, ITS Leeds
3.15pm Plenary discussion on research requirements on technologies
which aid sustainable modes
4.00pm Closing remarks - Chris Freegard
4.15pm Tea and close
CLEAR ZONES SEMINAR
ON 16 DECEMBER 1998
AT THE DTI CONFERENCE CENTRE,
1 VICTORIA STREET, LONDON
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Return to: Viv Dipper, EPSRC
Polaris House
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