Simon Pratt:

Active Travel & Low Carbon Transport

Simon Pratt

Sustrans and other local transport organisations have recently published the Oxfordshire Active Travel Strategy, which is asking the County Council to spend 10% of the local transport budget on walking and cycling. Simon will explain why active travel is so important for personal and planetary health and describe a number of practical projects, both locally and nationally. Sustrans have also been active in the preparation of a transport vision for Oxford for the next 20 years and we will discuss what a low carbon transport system could look like in 2030. See www.transitionoxford.org.uk for papers.

Strand: Transition, Energy Descent, Low-Carbon Future

Type of event: Presentation & Discussion

Place: Mary Town Room right next to Main Hall in Community Centre

Starts: 11:30

Ends: 12:30

Presenter's Personal/Professional Background: Simon Pratt

Regional Director for Sustrans

Simon Pratt has worked for Sustrans for 12 years and is currently Regional Director for South East England, a post he has occupied for five years. He is responsible for the delivery of all Sustrans’ operations in the region and he manages a team of six staff. This work includes:

- planning, delivery and maintenance of the National Cycle Network

- the StreetTread Active Travel project in Southampton

- assessment and management of Links to Schools schemes

- delivery of seven Connect2 schemes

- project management of Greenway construction work

Prior to joining Sustrans, he lived and worked co-operatively for many years, including the Redfield Community in Buckinghamshire where he lived for 13 years and acquired varied skills in business and event management, co-operative living, conflict resolution, organic horticulture, forestry, eco-renovation, permaculture and more.

Organisation: Sustrans

Email: simon.pratt(at)sustrans.org.uk

Phone:

01865 205230

Website: http://www.sustrans.org.uk

Recommended links: www.transitionoxford.org.uk