Based on the live polling that we carried out at an e-scooter webinar event earlier this month, plus responses to the Transport Select Committee – entitled 'pavement nuisance or transport innovation' – it’s clear that some apprehension remains regarding the best way to pilot e-scooters in the UK.

However, many observers note that safety concerns mirror those relating to cycling a decade ago: riders need helmets, road surfaces, speed, access to pavements and parking zones. How can we give policy-makers, planners, decision-makers and the public clarity that that e-scooters are potentially well-placed to help relieve pressure on public transport in the wake of coronavirus, whilst also keeping private car use levels down.

The webinar will explore:

• Clarifying e-scooter operator offers to local authorities: collaboration, rider education, safety by design, transparent data sharing and maintenance
• The potential for e-scooters in the UK’s future transport mix
• Network planning and impacts on active travel
• Case studies: Implications for pedestrians and other road users, including those with disabilities

Chair: Matthew Clark, Associate, Steer

Speakers

Anthony Ferguson, Head of Traffic & Technology, Department for Transport
Henri Moissinac, CEO & co-founder, Dott & Duncan Robertson, UK General Manager, Dott
Conor Chaplin, Innovation Research and Insight Officer, Transport for Greater Manchester
Conrad Haigh, Solent Transport Manager, Solent Transport

Register here