

Call for Papers
Active County Cambridgeshire, presented by Landor LINKS, is the UK’s National Active Travel Conference, established in 2015.
In 2026 it will be hosted by Cambridgeshire County Council and supported by Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority.
Now in its 13th year, Active County Cambridgeshire will focus on boosting access to amenities and better connecting communities in the interests of improving health, wellbeing and accessibility.
Investing in active travel delivers benefits across every aspect of life – improving physical and mental health, boosting economic growth, cleaning up our air and giving people more choice about how to travel.
Key themes for 2026 will be:
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Rural connectivity and integrated networks
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How active travel boosts local businesses
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Public health and well-being
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Supporting new housing and development
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Integrated land use and and transport planning
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School journeys
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Enhancing commuter and leisure access
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Communicating the real value of active travel to society
We are now welcoming submissions for 2026 on key themes:
Landor LINKS is inviting presentation suggestions (of no more than 250 words) that showcase the work you have done to make active travel attractive to more people for more parts of more journeys.
Please complete the form below before 30 January 2026.
Rural connectivity and integrated networks
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developing walking, wheeling and cycling networks that connect users to key amenities
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connections with micromobility, public transport and shared transport networks
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integrating land use and transport planning to support active modes
How active travel boosts local businesses
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how innovative businesses are encouraging the active commute
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enhancing active commuter and leisure access across the region to attract growth, new businesses and new residents
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inclusive communications and behaviour change campaigns
Supporting new housing and development
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the impact of active access to green and blue spaces and their links to wellbeing
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creating active and connected public spaces that are accessible and welcoming to all
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creating vibrant, thriving and connected communities with a variety of active travel options
Communicating the real value of active travel to society
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effective and inclusive consultations
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ensuring everyone, regardless of background, can be active – engaging with families and diverse communities of all ages
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building the evidence base: stories, case studies, scheme monitoring, evaluation and toolkits
Active travel, health and wellbeing
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increasing active travel is the DfT’s most direct contribution to the government’s 10-year health plan – getting the message across
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why physical activity is essential to improving the nation’s health
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how walking, wheeling and cycling are the most accessible and cost-effective ways to get the UK active and healthy




