To start the event as we mean to go on we are pleased to offer free bike hire to and from Perth Bus & Rail Stations for delegates to enjoy a quick cycle to the conference venue, where bike storage will be available.

If you wish to take advantage of this offer, please select the checkbox on the 'Request a Place' page. 

Click here to download a PDF map of the recommended cycle routes from the Bus Station to the conference venue.  The pink route would be the most scenic and would enable delegates to experience the joys of the Tay Street cycle lanes.  This brings you into the rear of the Concert Hall and straight to the existing cycle parking.  The green route is slightly shorter and less scenic.

09:30 Registration, Refreshments and Exhibition Viewing

10:15 Welcome and introduction from the Chair
 Pennie Taylor, Journalist and Broadcaster

Session One

The opening session will look at the benefits seen by successful cycling policies in Scotland, the UK and Europe, and the importance of joined up local and national action to ensure we build stronger communities, sporting legacy and an efficient, healthy and clean transport network. We will present the vision of the CAPS and the project programme and results from the public engagement process.

10:25 Keynote Address: The Future Importance of Cycling
 Stewart Maxwell MSP, Minister for Communities and Sport

10:40 The Cycling Action Plan for Scotland
 Erl Wilkie, Chief Executive of Cycling Scotland and CAPS Board chair

10:50 Questions and Panel Discussion
  
11:10 The CAPS Team will introduce the nature of the rest of the day

11:15 Refreshments and Exhibition Viewing

Session Two

Workshop sessions are the vital opportunity to make your contribution to the CAPS and to hear the perspectives of a broad range of delegates.  Through groups of 25 people, you will join in a facilitated discussion with colleagues engaged in politics, organisation management, tourism, health, education, transport, land use planning, urban design, sport, access, environment, academic disciplines and many more stakeholders.  Workshop topics will be determined by the results of the public engagement exercise and circulated to delegates in advance of the Conference.

11:35 Workshop Session A1

12:20 Workshop Session A2

13:00 Lunch, Exhibition Viewing and the Presentation of the Annual Cycling Scotland Award for Cycling Innovation

14:00 Workshop Session B1 (Refreshments available in workshop)

14:50 Workshop Session B2

Session Three

During each workshop you will have been asked to use our electronic polling system to respond to topic-related questions and this final session will summarise the findings.  We will also look at why we need to act to get more people cycling, the role of local authorities in delivering CAPS actions and the relevance of this to achieving Single Outcome Agreement targets and quality of life improvements.  Finally there will be an opportunity to discuss the day's findings and to ask any further questions of Councillor McCall and the leading members of the CAPS Team.

15:35 Results Summary

15:50 A Call to Action: The relevance of getting more people cycling to achieve broader aims
 Councillor Ronnie McCall, Health & Well-being, COSLA 

16:00 Questions and Panel Discussion

We hope to have an interesting blend of political, technical, prefessional and user group representation in order to capture a broad range of views and stimulate some interesting debate.  Among those who will be interested are:

• MSPs and their researchers
• Local Authority chief executives and other key local decision-makers
• Councillors with transport, health, education, environment, planning remits
• Local Authority heads of transport, health, environment and planning
• Transport, planning, environment & health improvement officers
• Academics in Health, Transport, Urban Development and Design, Environment, Psychology
• Directors of Education
• Regional Transport Partnership heads
• Transport and Travel Planners
• Traffic and Infrastructure Engineers
• Scottish Government civil servants
• Public Transport Operators
• Transport Scotland Directors
• Consultants in Transport, Traffic, Health Improvement, Urban Development and Design,
• Environment
• Local Authority officers
• Heads of Tourism
• Business heads, particularly in tourism, cycling, and small and large employers
• Health promotion officers
• User group representatives - all road user groups, safety groups, accessibility groups etc
• Community Health Partnerships
• Community Planning Partnerships
• Directors of Public Health
• NHS Board and Community Health Partnership strategic planners
• Sports Development Officers
• Enterprise and Economic Development professionals

…basically anyone that has an interest in health, transport, the built and natural environment, education in research, commercial and public policy and delivery mechanisms.  

The Cycling Action plan for Scotland is shaped firstly by the public, and refined by you, the stakeholders.

The most important part of this exciting event therefore will be the workshop sessions, where we get to hear what you think should happen.

All delegates will be given the opportunity to attend four workshop sessions covering different topics identified in the public engagement process.  We will circulate the topics for discussion once the public engagement exercises have been analysed.

We hope to have an interesting blend of political, technical, professional and user group representation in order to capture a broad range of views and stimulate some interesting debate.  So bring your thinking and talking CAPS with you!!

As well as good old-fashioned discussion, you will use sophisticated electronic polling equipment throughout the day to record your views on key Cycling Action Plan topics.  All of this information will be analysed in the Public and Stakeholder Engagement Report and used to help formulate the direction and scope of the CAPS.

Polling is quick and east and full instructions will be given on the day.

There will be limited opportunities to exhibit at this conference, to request more information on exhibiting, please complete this form.

This year’s conference will see the return of the Cycling Scotland Award for Cycling Innovation. If your organisation has installed a great new piece of cycle infrastructure, initiated a successful cycling promotion campaign or done anything cycle related that you feel in worthy of recognition then let us know.

The award is for innovation in any measures which support cycling, so no matter how weird or wonderful, or unassuming yet effective, your organisation could be in with a chance.

To enter the competition, please This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or initiative and why it should win. Candidates may be called for further details.

Please put serious consideration into our offer of free cycle hire when planning your journey. 

Click here to download a PDF map of the recommended cycle routes from the Bus Station to the conference venue.  The pink route would be the most scenic and would enable delegates to experience the joys of the Tay Street cycle lanes.  This brings you into the rear of the Concert Hall and straight to the existing cycle parking.  The green route is slightly shorter and less scenic.

or 

Click here for a Google map

Click here for directions from Perth Train Station to Perth Concert Hall 

Click here for train times 

Or click below for bus times:

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The Cycling Action Plan for Scotland Board was formed to develop the programme of delivering the Action Plan and to work together for the future of cycling in Scotland.  It was the Board that identified the need for a bottom-up approach to developing the Plan.  You will have the opportunity to meet the Board members at the Stakeholder Conference. 

Association of Directors of Education in Scotland The Association of Directors of Education in Scotland exists to promote public awareness of, and make national representation on, issues affecting the education service.	COSLA CoSLA is the representative voice of Scottish local government. We promote local authorities’ roles and perspectives ensuring that service delivery remains within a framework of local governance.
Cyclists Touring Club The UK’s national cyclists’ organisation provides a comprehensive range of services, advice, events, and protection for its members.	Cycling Scotland  Cycling Scotland works to bring cycling out from the fringes of everyday life and into the mainstream. We aim to integrate cycling into modern living as a sustainable mode of transport, a means of exercise, and a strong contributor to the Scottish tourist economy.
Health Scotland Our overall aim is to provide leadership and work with partners to improve health and reduce health inequalities in Scotland.	Paths for All The Paths for All Partnership represents 20 diverse national organisations.  It’s vision is a Scotland of active communities where each community has a network of paths and other routes which are well used for recreation, everyday journeys and physical activity.
Scottish Cycling  Scottish Cycling is the National Governing Body for the sport in Scotland across each of the disciplines of cycling (Mountain Bike Cross Country, Mountain Bike Downhill, Road, Track, BMX, Cyclocross, Cycle Speedway)	Scottish Government
Scottish Natural Heritage SNH has statutory responsibilities to help people enjoy the outdoors and promote responsible access. Through these we can help to deliver many social, economic and environmental benefits, including sustainable travel, better health and quality of life.	Sustrans Sustrans is the UK's leading sustainable transport charity. We are the organisation behind the National Cycle Network and other initiatives.
Transport Scotland Transport Scotland is the national transport agency for Scotland.  We are responsible for helping to deliver the Scottish Government's £3 billion capital investment programme over the next decade.