One hundred and fifty people from across the West Midlands are seeking to challenge our perceptions of transport. The ‘Transport: Options for the Future’ conference is all about encouraging people to consider alternative methods of getting work, school, or to the shops. Business leaders will find out about environmentally ways of moving freight and Local Authorities could be persuaded to buy gas-powered dustcarts.

This exciting and important conference is to be held on Wednesday 26 May at Coventry University’s Technology Park in Coventry.

The meeting is being organised by Coventry City Council’s City Development Directorate on behalf of the West Midlands Local Government Association. It brings together health professionals, environmental groups, transport user groups, charities and local authorities. Speakers will discuss public transport, cycling, walking and ‘clean fuel’ technology and there will be an opportunity to examine electric at low-pollution-fuelled vehicles.

Councillor Mrs Penn Perry, Chair of the West Midlands Local government Association Regeneration and Environment committee said

"Across the West Midlands, Local Authorities are seeking to promote alternative vehicle technology as a way to make a real difference to the way people get about. This conference is all about getting the local authorities and businesses to work together to adopt more environmentally friendly solutions to transport problems."