Impacts on SW and
background information
Sectors:
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biodiversity
- Business and Utilities
- Housing and Construction
- Local Government
- Tourism
- Transport
Warming to the idea*
*SW Climate Change Impact Scoping Study including report summary and technical report
Young Climate Change
Champion - SW
Aims:
(i) to identify the potential impacts of climate change upon the region's transport infrastructure;
(ii) to assist the region's policymakers and transport companies in devising transport strategies that incorporate innovative responses to the threats and opportunities presented by climate change;
(iii) to help ensure the design of transport infrastructure, and the provision of public transport services in the region are sufficiently adapted to the potential effects of climate change.
Lead contact: Prof Frank Chambers of the University of Gloucestershire and TravelWatch SouthWest.
Please contact Prof Chambers via this email link to Climate SouthWest, marking it "For the attention of Frank Chambers" in the email subject heading.
Latest Progress Report
The transport sector group has close connections to TravelWatch South West. Expressions of interest from individuals, transport companies, and local authorities in joining the transport sector group are invited. If you are interested in joining please contact Prof Frank Chambers via this email link to Climate SouthWest, marking it "For the attention of Frank Chambers" in the email subject heading.
The Transport Sector Group includes road, rail, light rail, tram, ferry and air modes. Whilst principally concerned with adaptation responses to climate change, the Transport Sector Group is also interested in linking with other groups considering aspects related to climate-change mitigation (especially concerning modal split: road, rail, air; fuel type and efficiency; vehicle type).
Additional Information
TravelWatch Southwest
For information on TravelWatch South West, see www.travelwatchsouthwest.org/About_Us.html TravelWatch South West is a Community Interest Company that exists to promote the interests of users and potential users of public transport in the South West region. Its officers work closely with
regional partners, including public sector bodies, voluntary associations and transport providers.
TravelWatch SouthWest (South West Public Transport User's Forum - SWPTUF) GENERAL MEETINGS
Meetings are open to confirmed invitees - to request an invitation to attend please contact the TravelWatch SW Office by email: office@accesssouthwest.org
Details of all the current activities of TravelWatch SouthWest can be found on the website www.travelwatchsouthwest.org, including a weekly 'Newslog' of public transport news for the region.
Tools
Please visit our Tools page for access to relevant tools and reports for the Transport sector.
