Thursday, 11:00-12:30,
Festival Tent, Father Burke Park,
Free registration required: Register here.
This event will entail a panel discussion focused on the findings of the Walking and Cycling Index, the development of Active Travel infrastructure in Galway and elsewhere, and ways to facilitate more people to participate in active walking, wheeling and cycling
The Walking and Cycling Index supports leaders of cities and towns in understanding and improving walking, wheeling, and cycling in their communities. It captures public attitudes and provides robust evidence of the benefits of increased use of active travel, both for individual users and for society as a whole.
The report is prepared by the Walk, Wheel, Cycle Trust and covers 22 cities across Ireland and the UK, including the Galway Metropolitan Area. In Ireland, its publication is supported by the National Transport Authority and relevant local authorities.
Join Facilitator Professor Kevin Leyden, School of Political Science and Sociology University of Galway as he shares a stage with:
Anthea Trainor, Project Coordinator, Walk & Cycling Index, Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
Colin Brandsma, Senior Programme Manager, National Transport Authority
Eoghan McDermott, Active Travel Officer, Galway City Council
Dr Féidhlim McGowan, Lecturer in Economics; Programme Director of MSc Fintech (Economics and Financial Technology). University of Galway
The event will be of interest to those working in the delivery of infrastructure, especially active travel, and those interested in walking and cycling generally.
For queries, contact activetravel@galwaycity.ie