Re: Alternatives to TCC: City of Cape Town

Dear Todd,

 

Thanks for the comments.

 

From a weather perspective, October through April is quite nice in Cape
Town.  However, the peak tourist period is December through March, during
which the availability of hotel/hostel accommodation can be a bit of a
problem.  I suspect that the best months for a conference would be October
or April.

 

Yes, it would be a problem if European members and especially the
Prague-based staff could not attend. Our own interest would be to gain the
insights of these persons to input into our various projects.  It sounds
like a significant amount of work would have to be done to secure travel
funding.

 

As you note, it might be more appropriate to simply have Cape Town apply for
the 2010 TCC, through the normal process of the WCN.

 

We are just enquiring if it would be worthwhile to conduct a brief
investigation of the viability of hosting an October 2009 event.  During
October, there is also a meeting of global bicycle manufacturers, who are
gathering to discuss options for better engaging the African market.  We
were thinking that some linkage between the two events could be interesting.

 

Best regards,

 

Lloyd

 

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Sent: 28 January 2009 10:09 PM
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Cc: Lloyd Wright; Carlos F. Pardo
Subject: [carfree_network] Re: Alternatives to TCC: City of Cape Town

 

IS early 2010 better, taking advantage of Southern summer in addition to
more preparation time? I would really like a proper, robust, Africa-focused
event. Related to that, it seems that few Europeans and Americans (from the
Americas) would be able to go... and that is fine... yet still other parts
of Africa are quite distant from  RSA, so travel  support is essential. 

I would also like the Network and organisers to take care of its
Prague-based staff and volunteers and make sure that ALL of them can work at
and attend the event.

- T

Carlosfelipe Pardo wrote: 

Great idea, especially if Lloyd is on board. That would definitely guarantee
a success.

Best regards,

Carlos.

Lloyd Wright wrote: 

Dear all,

 

I would like to put one further idea on the table with regard to this year's
TCC.  The City of Cape Town (South Africa) is currently implementing many
car-free and sustainable transport initiatives in the build-up to the
hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.  Approximately R 3 billion (US$ 300
million) of project work in this area is currently underway.

 

Having broached the topic of hosting the TCC with the City and local
organisations, there would be potential interest to host a 2009 TCC event in
view of the event's relevance to the current initiatives.  Of course, we
realise that it may not be a viable option for WCN, but we at least wanted
to put the option on the table.

 

The partners who could support the event include:

 

City of Cape Town

Bicycle Empowerment Network

Cape Town Partnership

Local universities.

 

Please let us know if this warrants a further discussion with WCN.  

 

Best regards,

 

Lloyd

 

Lloyd Wright

Executive Director, Viva

International Advisor, City of Cape Town

Civic Centre, 18th Floor

12 Hertzog Blvd

Cape Town 8001

South Africa

Tel. +27 (0)21 400 5319

Fax +27 (0)21 400 5369

Cel. +27 (0)76 735 3942

Email [email protected]

 

Viva...changing the world one street at a time.

 

 

 






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