[Netnews-action] 4 Aug: transport pool meeting

[Michael]

>From: "Bill Harrop" <transport at bridge-5.org>
>
>Hi All,
>
>A reminder that the next transport meeting is on Thursday August 4th
>12:30-2 at the friends meeting house.
>
>As mentioned in a previous meeting, we have done plenty of talking,
>got plenty of issues all we need now is some action so I suggest we
>spend some time at the meeting  trying to decide an action plan up to
>March 2006 (if you can not attend but want to contribute email or phone
>your ideas in).
>
>Ideally the action should be something we all have in common so we
>have a shared objective.
>It should be something in which we can all participate in whatever
>way we can, as the facilitator I am here to assist and be utilised,
>but it should be you as pool members that develop and direct the
>action, and carry out some of the tasks (I realise you are volunteers
>in the pool and do not expect any of you to do more than you can/want
>to do)
>
>Please see [below] for more of an idea of the hows, whats and
>wherefores.
>
>The LDF attachment [not attached!] is to give you an idea of what that is 
>about, I
>will bring some of the reponce forms mentione to the meeting on
>Thursday,
>
>regards,
>
>Bill
>
>Contact dets;
>Bill Harrop, CN4M Transport Co-ordinator
>MERCi, Bridge 5 Mill
>22a Beswick Street
>Ancoats
>Manchester
>M4 7HR
>Tel:0161 273 1736 Mob:07725 123444
>Fax:0161 274 4598
>E-mail:transport at bridge-5.org


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The emphasis of the transport partnership is community involvement in 
transport planning.

We as community members/activists must work together and present a united 
front to convince the other partners that we are serious about being involved.

The biggest obstacle to this is the diverse range of issues that face the 
community, and the number of separate groups that are 'fighting' for the 
same cause.

We have identified that there are some issues that affect all the 3 main 
groups that participate in the pool meetings ie. pedestrians, cyclists and 
public transport users so I think it would be a good idea if we could have 
an agreed member from each of these groups willing to commit some time to 
being the 'champion' for these groups, and be able and willing to be 
representative of all, until we decide the action plan I have no idea what 
amount of time will need committing nor what tasks.

There are also the other six themes, it would be fantastic if we could get 
a representative from the other pools to either attend our meeting or at 
least be willing to act as a contact for issues that cross over, and the 
same for the communities of interest, I am happy to chase this up but if 
you are aware of anybody from within these other groups that you think will 
be a good candidate, or if you yourself are willing to fulfil this role, 
please let me know.

To be truly effective there must be a real sense of cooperation between us.

I realise that as volunteers at the pool asking you to commit time is a big 
request, I as facilitator am here to assist and be utilised, I am paid for 
this role so do take advantage (within reason :)) but please do bear in 
mind that the emphasis is on your involvement.