Active City Challenge
Active City Challenge
Join leading influencers, employers and transport specialists for an evening discussion about how to make central London an even better place for walking and cycling.
The City of London's Active City Network are organising this event as a networking event for professionals interested in improving the safety and comfort of our streets for active travel.
This event takes place during Road Safety Week 2019 and the proceeds will go to RoadPeace who support victims of road collision. RoadPeace help bereaved families cope through providing support and a network of people to talk to, they also have a befriending service and trauma support programmes.
The event will include the Havebike Corporate Cycle Challenge static bike race, a chance to win £5000+ of prizes.
There will be canapes and drinks available to facilitate networking, alongside an exhibition of services to facilitate better walking and cycling alongside the race.
Exhibitors include: London Cycling Campaign, Living Streets, Freebike, Transport for London, British Cycling, Meristem Design, Havebike, SeeSense.
Join our panel debate on how can we make central London even better for walking and cycling?
The Havebike City Cycling Challenge
Programme:
Chaired by Alderman Alison Gowman, City of London Corporation.
16:30 Chairs opening remarks - Accommodating walking and cycling in the Square Mile
16:40 Making central London safer for people walking and cycling – Lilli Matson, Chief Safety, Health & Environment Officer, Transport for London
16:55 Legal issues and recent cases involving cycling and walking – Jennifer Buchanan, Senior Associate, Fieldfisher
17:05 International Perspective - Bronwen Thornton, CEO, Walk21
17:15 Panel Discussion
How can employers help make streets even better for walking and cycling?
3 minutes opening remarks from each of the followed Active City Network Partners
- Harry Badham – UK Director of Development, AXA REIM
- Nina Swallow, Environmental, Health & Safety, Nomura
- Daniel Wright, Head of Facilities Management, Framestore
17:50 Cynthia Barlow OBE, Chair, Road Peace – supporting victims of road crashes
17:55 Introduction to the Havebike Cycle Challenge, Nick Brown, CEO, Havebike
18:00 – 19:30 Networking – Corporate Challenge heats.
19:30 The Challenge Finals