What:
"The Future of Mobility: Necessity, Affordability, and Implementation"
Solutions to most of the current and future transportation problems cannot be found within only one single mode of transportation or within one single discipline. On the contrary, improvements in the direction of sustainable mobility require close interaction between the different transportation modes as well as the integration of the planning, technical, and socioeconomic fields. The effects of political decisions, the interaction of supply and demand, as well as technical and planning possibilities lead to interdependencies that can only be treated in the scope of system approaches and network solutions.
We encounter networks and interdependencies in all fields of transportation and mobility: in transport infrastructure with the interaction of road, rail, land use, and open space; in telematics and road pricing with their demanding information processes; in combined passenger and freight transport linking road and rail; in public transport with the conflicting requirements of the passengers and operators; and in politics with the interaction of transportation, the environment, and society.
For more info:
http://www.uni-stuttgart.de/fovus/
Event Wrap-Up: Online Engagement for Sustainable Urban Mobility
How can online tools make transport more efficient, user-friendly and sustainable in Washington, D.C.?
EMBARQ hosted 50 D.C. city officials, planners, transport practitioners, technologists, social media mavens and urban advocates for a discussion about online engagement for sustainable urban mobility in Washington, D.C.
What:
The objective of the WCTRS (World Conference on Transport Research Society) is to provide a forum for the interchange of ideas among transportation researchers, managers, policy makers, and educators from all over the world, from a perspective which is multi-modal, multi-disciplinary, and multi-sectoral. The Society has become a primary forum for such international exchanges in transportation; the World Conferences are the place where leading transportation professionals from all countries convene to learn from one another.
It is an unique role for the WCTR to identify emerging issues and opportunities of a policy, managerial, or technical nature which will influence transportation research, policy, management and education in future years. In this way, the Society and the Conference intend to play a strong leadership role in bridging the gaps between research and practice.
The Society is multi-modal, multi-disciplinary, and multi-sectoral. The members interests cover almost all aspects of transportation research, planning, policy and management. In general, the World Conferences do mirror these breadths of interests. WCTRS membership currently represents 64 countries and aims to extend its influence.
For more info:
http://www.wctr2010.info
WHAT:
The Transportation Research Board is sponsoring the Transportation Systems for Livable Communities Conference on October 18-19, 2010, in Washington, D.C. The livability concept embraces cognate notions such as sustainability, quality of life, the character of place, the health of communities, and more. The conference is designed to bring together researchers and practitioners interested in this topic and will provide a timely opportunity to share research results, explore practical challenges, and identify potentially promising directions for future research. Individuals or groups wishing to present at this conference must submit a presentation proposal abstract by May 10, 2010.
For more info:
http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=eb5457c9-46c0-4143-96f...
Arequipa Launches Contest for Urban Transit Design
City seeks ideas for bus stops, lighting and street furniture
This May, the System of Integrated Transport (SIT) in Arequipa, Peru will launch a national competition to find the best designs for bus stops, lighting and street furniture for the city's new transit project.
Message from Mitch Jackson: "Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship"
Director of Environmental Affairs & Sustainability for FedEx Corp. announces collaboration with EMBARQ
Originally posted on TheCityFix.com:
PRESS RELEASE: Mexican Cities to Benefit from FedEx-EMBARQ Transport Collaboration
Announcing the National Network for Sustainable Urban Mobility in Mexico
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 3, 2010 – The National Network for Sustainable Urban Mobility in Mexico was launched today by FedEx Corp. and its operating companies with EMBARQ – The World Resources Institute Center for Sustainable Transport.
The Context
Delhi is the second-largest metropolis in India. With over 17.3 million residents, it is the eighth largest metropolis in the world.
Buses are the most popular means of transport in the city, serving about 60% of the total demand. As of 2007, the Delhi Metro consists of three lines with a total length of 65 kilometers and 59 stations. Construction ongoing through 2020 will create a network longer than that of the London Underground.
Despite public transportation, motorization in Delhi is increasing at an alarming rate. The number of motor vehicles has increased from 540,000 in 1981 to 5.1 million by 2000. Delhi has more motor vehicles than Mumbai, Calcutta and Chennai combined. The result is extreme congestion on Delhi roads, an increase in road accidents, fuel wastage, and environmental pollution. Motorized vehicles alone contribute to about two-thirds of atmospheric pollution.
Guadalajara's Macrobus Unveils New Operations Control Center
High-tech monitoring and communications hub aims to improve service
Guadalajara's Macrobus unveiled a new control center on July 17 in an effort to provide transit users with a better, more reliable service.
The Institute of Urban Transport India is organizing a Conference & Exhibition on Urban Mobility on December 3 - 5, 2009 in New Delhi, India.
