The relationship between transport, the environment and health is well established. Public Health priorities around transport include Active Travel; Community Cohesion; Air & Noise Pollution; Road Danger, and Climate Change.
This webinar provides an overview of Transport from a Public Health perspective, describe how transport policy is being implemented in Edinburgh and the impact of this on health and the environment for the City as well the wider Lothian areas. It will also provide an insight on how we might go about encouraging staff to consider more active and sustainable transport options.
Speakers and topics include:
- John Brennan, Population Health Project Manager, Public Health & Health Policy, City of Edinburgh – Overview about Transport from a Public Health perspective.
- George King, Senior Project Manager, Placemaking & Mobility Strategy & Development Team, City of Edinburgh Council – The Edinburgh City Mobility Plan.
- Shona Drummond, Marketing Consultant from Travel Know How Scotland – Developing a pilot project on sustainable travel within Primary Care settings.
- Jane Hopton, NHS Lothian Sustainability Lead.
