European Science Café: Walking across the Transatlantic Climate Bridge with Frank Wefering

European Science Café: Walking across the Transatlantic Climate Bridge with Frank Wefering

Please join the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Atlanta for an upcoming talk on public transportation as part of the “European Science Café” lecture series on Tuesday, June 19 at the Goethe-Zentrum /German Cultural Center at Colony Square.
In times of major discussions regarding public transportation in metro Atlanta, Frank Wefering, Director of Sustainability at Greenman-Pedersen, will talk about “Walking (and cycling and taking the bus and taking the train) across the Transatlantic Climate Bridge.” The event is organized in cooperation with the Consulate General of Germany in Atlanta with the support of the Consulate General of France, the German Cultural Center and the Atlanta Science Tavern.
Admission is complimentary, please use the link to register in advance for this event.
A reception with drinks and light snacks will follow the lecture.
The presentation will be in English.

About the presentation
“Walking (and cycling and taking the bus and taking the train) across the Transatlantic Climate Bridge.”
Transportation is a curious thing. While we may soon fly to Mars, we oftentimes find it difficult to safely cross the street. An apparent paradox, considering how crucial transportation is to our personal and economic well-being. We want to move freely from one place to another, and we want the same for the goods we need or desire. However, transportation is also a major contributor to climate change. It recently surpassed electricity generation to become the biggest source of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States.
Frank Wefering will explore the latest transportation trends, accounting for the rapid and fundamental changes currently observed in the field, especially in relation to mobility, accessibility, and road safety in cities. He will also discuss the crucial importance of sustainable transportation modes, such as walking, cycling and public transit for today’s climate conscious, healthy and livable cities. Based on his experience from Europe and the United States, he will discuss urban mobility planning solutions that can make a true difference in making our cities more sustainable.

About Frank Wefering
Frank Wefering earned his German diploma degree in economics at Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster (’94) and his Master of Economics at North Carolina State University (´97). Mr. Wefering is a consultant with more than 20 years of international experience in sustainable development research and implementation. He specializes in the application of sustainability principles to transportation and urban mobility projects.
In early 2017, Frank Wefering became the first Director of Sustainability at Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI), a New York-based engineering consulting firm with 1,500 employees across the United States. He is responsible for developing a GPI service line centered on sustainability planning and transportation. Mr. Wefering is also the founder and former CEO of Changing Track, LLC in New York and, for more than 14 years, was a senior consultant at Rupprecht Consult in Cologne, Germany. He served as advisor to the United Nations, the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), the European Commission and cities worldwide on sustainable transportation and integrated planning.