Rural Transport Convention

Date: 
Tuesday 11 September 2018 - 10:00 to Wednesday 12 September 2018 - 17:00
Venue: 

Jurys Inn, Millburn Road, Inverness, IV2 3TR

Organiser: 
Scottish Rural Network

This event is being organised in partnership with Scottish Rural Network, Scottish Rural Action, Scottish Transport Scotland and JML Consulting to explore opportunities to collaboratively shape transport provision to meet the needs of rural communities and grow the rural economy, topics will include:

Day 1: Growing the rural economy

  • Maximising opportunities from new technology to grow the rural economy: tourism, supply chain collaboration, food and drink, MaaS
  • Supporting a sustainable thriving rural tourism industry
  • Reaching customers: the future of freight and logistics
  • Business-to-business supply: collaboration and solutions

Day 2: Meeting the needs of rural communities and individuals

  • Developing and supporting community-led transport solutions
  • Meeting the needs of young and older people
  • Enabling active travel opportunities
  • Ensuring new technology meets rural community needs

To find out more and register, please visit the Rural Transport Convention Eventbrite page, registration closes 28th August.

Price: 
Free
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