11–12 May 2017

National Science and Media Museum

Why attend Cycle City Active City Bradford?

Now in it's 5th year, Cycle City Active City Bradford will feature presentations, knowledge sharing and networking opportunities for the professionals delivering these projects.

Speakers from across Europe provides an opportunity for UK planners to understand how lessons from around the world can be applied here.

Delegates at Cycle City Active City hear the latest developments in cycle strategy, see and share the tools, expertise and experience of what works and what doesn't.

The event includes: practical workshops on the key topics for cycle planning, expert seminars, inspiring talks and networking opportunities, study tours and a exhibition of the tools and services available to deliver better cycling cities.

Come and meet the DfT team – officers will be on hand to talk about a range of topics including the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans guidance and technical support, funded programmes such as Cycle City Ambition Grant, Access Fund and Bikeability, and subjects such as monitoring and evaluation and using webtag.

Delegates at this event will:

• Learn how schemes from around the world are getting more people to cycle and walk for everyday journeys

• Understand how to motivate women, children and older people to be physically active in their everyday lives

• See how streets and neighbourhoods can easily support active, healthy lifestyles

• Understand new opportunities for using public health frameworks and funding streams 

• Make a strong business case for investing in active travel and activity-friendly places

• Leave better informed and better prepared to develop active travel and active spaces in your locality

Who you will meet