Bus Partnership Fund Conference

Transport Scotland has launched the Bus Partnership Fund, which is designed to enable local authorities to work in partnership with bus operators, to develop and deliver ambitious schemes that incorporate bus priority measures to tackle the negative impacts of congestion on bus services.

This conference is an opportunity for local authorities, bus operators and other stakeholders in the Bus Partnership Fund to learn about how bus priority is making a difference across the UK and how they can engage with local communities to realise the potential benefits.

Remember to visit our Networking Area to join our video chat rooms.

  • Wednesday 17 February
10:30 - 15:30

Networking Area

  • 10:30- 15:30
  • 5h
  • Networking

Visit our networking area to chat about various topics.

Watch
11:00 - 11:05

Introduction

  • 11:00- 11:05
  • 05m
  • Pete Grant - Conference Chair
  • Plenary Session
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11:05 - 11:15

Welcome Address

  • 11:05- 11:15
  • 10m
  • Michael Matheson MSP - Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity
  • Plenary Session
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11:15 - 11:30

Setting the Scene: Why is Transport Scotland Doing This and What Outcomes Are We Seeking?

  • 11:15- 11:30
  • 15m
  • Laura Murdoch - Transport Scotland Director for Bus, Accessibility & Active Travel
  • Plenary Session
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11:25 - 11:50

Effecting Behavioural Change

  • 11:25- 11:50
  • 25m
  • Dr Miriam Ricci - Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Transport & Society, UWE Bristol
  • Plenary Session
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11:50 - 12:10

Improving Public Transport in West Yorkshire

  • 11:50- 12:10
  • 20m
  • Councillor Kim Groves - Chair of Transport for West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Councillor, Leeds City Council
  • Plenary Session
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12:10 - 12:30

A Bus Operator’s Perspective

  • 12:10- 12:30
  • 20m
  • Christine McGlasson - Managing Director Xplore Dundee
  • Plenary Session
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12:30 - 13:30

Lunch and Networking

  • 12:30- 13:30
  • 1h
  • Networking

Enjoy a lunch break and take some time to visit the networking area.

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13:30 - 13:50

Engaging the Public

  • 13:30- 13:50
  • 20m
  • Fiona Robertson - Director of Streets UK
  • Plenary Session
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13:50 - 14:10

The Power of Partnerships to Deliver Better Services for Bus Users

  • 13:50- 14:10
  • 20m
  • Linda McCord - Senior Stakeholder Manager at Transport Focus and Chair of the West Midlands Bus Alliance,Robert Samson - Senior Stakeholder Manager at Transport Focus
  • Plenary Session
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14:10 - 14:30

Innovation In Public Transport In Town

  • 14:10- 14:30
  • 20m
  • Patrick Warner - Head of Innovation Strategy, Brighton & Hove Buses
  • Plenary Session
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14:30 - 15:00

Expert Panel with Q&A and Close of Conference

  • 14:30- 15:00
  • 30m
  • Pete Grant,Linda McCord,Dr Miriam Ricci,Councillor Kim Groves,Patrick Warner
  • Panel Discussion

Panel discussion with Q&A followed by close of conference.

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Networking Rooms

Gather here between sessions to meet with colleagues and engage in focused discussions on key topics

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