EVENT POSTPONED
Blueprints to Buy-In: Communicating Transport Projects for Success
Wednesday 24 July 2024
Time 5.30pm - 8.00pm AEST (Mel)
Format In-person Technical Seminar
Location Urbis – Level 10, Older fleer - 477 Collins Street, Melbourne (Naarm - Traditional lands of the Kulin Nation)
Maximum capacity 100
Tickets
| AITPM and VPELA Members | $45.00 |
| Local Government Subscribers | $45.00 |
| Corporate Subscribers | $45.00 |
| Students | $15.00 |
| Non Members | $70.00 |
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Registrations
Registrations are now closed.
Should you wish to be added to the waitlist, please contact the team at AITPM.
About this event
The landscape of transport is ever-evolving, and the way we communicate these changes to our communities is paramount. Each year, numerous promising projects across Victoria are shelved due to adverse community feedback or apprehension of losing public support. This often stems from a lack of effective communication and education about the projects, particularly those with humanitarian objectives. Many of these transport initiatives are designed to bring about social benefits, influence user behaviour, and enhance liveability, accessibility, and sustainability. However, the fear of pushing boundaries and securing approval often hinders their success.
This event aims to delve into the heart of this issue, examining a spectrum of transport projects - both successful and otherwise. We'll explore how these projects were communicated to the community, from strategic policy decisions to intricate design details, and how they were received - positively or negatively. We'll also uncover methods to enhance community engagement and share examples of successful initiatives, all with the goal of paving the way towards a sustainable and equitable transport future.
AITPM and VPELA invite you to join us on this enlightening journey. We're thrilled to have the esteemed Dr Julian O’Shea share his wealth of experience in public engagement. You'll also hear from our distinguished panel of speakers from both government and consultancy sectors.
So, come along, grab a drink, savour some delicious food, and engage in a riveting discussion on how we can transform our blueprint into a community buy-in. Let's shape the future of transport together!
Registrations close Monday 22 July 2024.
For more information contact the team at AITPM.
Speakers
Dr Julian O'Shea | Monash University
Dr Julian O'Shea is an engineer, designer and academic based at Monash University. He is a Fulbright Scholar and completed his PhD within the Mobility Design Lab exploring sustainable transport and public engagement. He is the creator and host of the popular Unknown Melbourne series on social media and also creates content for the ABC.
Julian recently had a sold out season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for his show 'M is for Melbourne: The World's Mostly* Liveable City'. His work has been featured on ABC, SBS, Channel 7, and more. His passion for sustainable transport has seen him drive a solar powered tuk tuk across Australia; set a Guinness World Record on a four person bike; and travel across the Eurasian continent without flying.
Manesha Ravji | Urbis
Manesha is a transport planner and traffic engineer with over 20 years’ experience in public and private sector projects. She is accomplished in the fields land use planning and transport modelling and is well versed in leading strategic transport planning and modelling projects in greenfield areas.
She is well regarded for her ability to simply and clearly translate complex engineering and modelling outcomes. Manesha is wellversed and responsible for client liaison, stakeholder management, negotiations with approval authorities, and facilitation of workshops.
Manesha relishes in developing solutions that consider all transport modes and promote the use of sustainable transport in urban environments.
Claire Varley | Merri-bek City Council
Claire Varley is an experienced transport communications professional, managing strategic communications and community engagement for transport projects at Merri-bek City Council.
She led and implemented the communications and engagement for the recently endorsed Moving Around Merri-bek transport strategy, successfully bringing the community on a journey to embrace more sustainable, safe, and accessible transport options, and ensuring the strategy reflects the municipality’s diverse needs.
Utilising her skills honed over years as a multidisciplinary journalist and copywriter, Claire is passionate about the power of the written word and finding the most meaningful ways to engage with diverse audiences to deliver tangible, positive outcomes.
Join the AITPM members from these organisations who have already registered including:
| Organisation | State |
|---|---|
| Merri-bek City Council | VIC |
| WGA | VIC |
| Traffix Group | VIC |
| City of Stonnington | VIC |
| Stantec | VIC |
| Amber Organisation | VIC |
| University of Melbourne | VIC |
| Active Transport Solutions | VIC |
| Ratio | VIC |
| Traffix Group | (no answer selected) |
| Department of Transport VIC | VIC |
| Merri-bek City Council | VIC |
| Urbis | VIC |
| Traffix Group Pty Ltd | VIC |
| Darebin City Council | VIC |
| GHD | VIC |
| Traffix Group | VIC |
| One Mile Grid | VIC |
| Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | VIC |
| Merri-bek Council | VIC |
| Traffix Group Pty Ltd | VIC |
| Swinburne University of Technology | VIC |
| Amber Organisation | VIC |
| Ratio Consultants | VIC |
| Institute for Sensible Transport | VIC |
| VIC | |
| Veitch Lister Consulting | VIC |
| Egis | VIC |
| Stantec Australia Pty Ltd | VIC |
| Traffix Group | (no answer selected) |
| Merri-beck City Council | VIC |
| Institute for Sensible Transport | VIC |
| La Trobe University | VIC |
| Merri-bek City Council | (no answer selected) |
| One Mile Grid | VIC |
| Stantec | VIC |
| Swinburne University of Technology | VIC |
| Ratio | VIC |
| Merri-bek City Council | VIC |
| Traffix Group | (no answer selected) |
| Amber Organisation | VIC |
| Traffix Group | VIC |
| Traffix Group | (no answer selected) |
| Traffix Group | VIC |
| Helenneely@gmail.com | VIC |
| Swinburne University of Technology | VIC |
| Traffix Group | VIC |
| City of Ballarat | VIC |
| Independent | VIC |
| Traffix Group | VIC |
| Amber Organisation | VIC |
| Urbis | VIC |
| One Mile Grid | VIC |
| Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | VIC |
| Level Crossing Removal Project | VIC |
| Traffix Group | (no answer selected) |
| Traffix Group | VIC |
| Ratio | VIC |
| Traffix Group | VIC |
| LXRP | VIC |
| Amber Organisation Pty Ltd | VIC |
| Traffix Group | VIC |
| Traffix Group | VIC |
