Tuesday, April 16, 2024

9:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Dodder Suite B - Hall 5

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The implementation of walking, wheeling and cycle infrastructure in urban areas is often challenging with opposition from stakeholders, who may be fearful of the impacts of the changes, to those that oppose the reallocation of road space away from the motor car. This session explores the state of walking and cycling in cities, emphasising the need to improve the quality of active travel facilities. It will look at how status quo bias acts as an obstacle to the rapid role out of these facilities. Finally, the outcomes from completed active travel programmes will be outlined with presentations followed by a discussion. Speakers: Philippe Crist (International Transport Forum) Shane Timmons (Economic & Social Research Institute) Pete Lunn (Economic & Social Research Institute) Sarah Rock (Technological University Dublin) Moderator: Joe Seymour, National Transport Authority

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