Re: Alternatives to TCC

Dear Lloyd,
 
Thanks very much for your idea. We would indeed like to talk to you about this in more detail.
 
My personal view is that a South African TCC would make a great 2010 conference proposal. If successful, we could start preparations early this year. This would allow our hard-pressed staff and volunteers to focus on a European event in 2009.
 
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Responses so far seem to suggest a conference-type event with impact is important, but the ability to network and brainstorm more informally is also valued. Of course these ideas are not completely mutually exclusive.
 
We'd like to hear from other members and other interested individuals before developing a detailed proposal. Please continue to send comments until Monday 9 February, which will give the Steering Committee time to consider them before our next monthly meeting.
 
Thanks again to those who have contributed so far.
 
Regards,
 
Simon.

--- On Thu, 29/1/09, Lloyd Wright <[email protected]> wrote:

From: Lloyd Wright <[email protected]>
Subject: [carfree_network] Re: Alternatives to TCC: City of Cape Town
To: [email protected], carfree_network-/[email protected]
Date: Thursday, 29 January, 2009, 4:58 AM








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
 


From: carfree_network-/[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Todd Edelman, Green Idea Factory
Sent: 28 January 2009 10:09 PM
To: carfree_network-/[email protected]
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]


      
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