Welcome to the West Midlands Campaign Page 2007
The annual West Midlands Regional TravelWise Campaign will this year run from June to November – following the successes of previous campaign years. The TravelWise 2007 brand will be reinforced througha number of regional events and smaller local events planned throughout the summer. Each event will provide members of the public, workplaces and schools with a wealth of information about TravelWise and how TravelWise can be incorporated into our daily lives. There is also a TravelWise competition running throughout the year and newsletters sent to all regional schools each term.
A regional conference is planned for 6th November at Austin Court Birmingham entitled ‘How is your Business Travelling? - Climate Change, Economy and Travel Plans’
Travel, and the way in which we work is set to change drastically over the next 20 years. This years TravelWise Annual Conference is looking at how implementing Travel Plans as part of a business plan can make a difference and have an impact on the future of transport in the West Midlands. It will also have financial benefits for companies and organisations whilst helping to reduce the impacts on climate change.
It is an opportunity to learn more about travel planning, how it can benefit a business and the support available to address corporate transport problems. It is also a forum to network with other organisations that may have similar transport issues.
A joint conference with West Midlands Physical Activity Network is being organised for February 2008….more details will be availble soon.
During the campaign period Warwick will be hosting their TravelWise Cycle Races on Sunday September 16th in Warwick Town Centre and Birmingham will be staging their Active Travel Day in August. There will also be a West Midlands Car Share Day in October
West Midlands TravelWise Group will also continue to support International Car Free Day event In Town Without My Car on 22nd September and regular national events such as Walk to School Week and Bike Week
For contact details for School and Workplace Travel Plans please click here
Watch this space for a list of events in your area...
The West Midlands Regional TravelWise Group is made up of representatives from:
Birmingham City Council, Centro, Coventry City Council, Dudley MBC, Herefordshire County Council, Sandwell MBC, Shropshire County Council, Solihull MBC, Staffordshire County Council, Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Telford and Wrekin Council, Walsall MBC, Warwickshire County Council, Wolverhampton City Council, Worcestershire County Council.
