[sustran] Sustainable Urban Transport Project (GTZ SUTP) update

[Carlos F. Pardo]

Sustainable Urban Transport Project (GTZ SUTP) update

August- September 2005

 

This bimonthly newsletter gives updates on the SUTP resources, website and
events related to our topic of interest. For more information or feedback,
please contact sutp at sutp.org , or visit our website at www.sutp.org. 

 

*****Project related News*****

* Two updated sourcebook modules

Module 1a ( "The role of transport in urban development policy" by Enrique
Peñalosa ) and 3a ( "Mass transit options" by Lloyd Wright and Karl
Fjellstrom ) have been updated and are available
inhttp://www.sutp.org/download/sourcebookhome.php. 

 

* Towards Carfree Cities V Conference in Budapest

The World Carfree Network has developed the fifth version of the TCFC
conference in Budapest, Hungary during the week of July 17-22, 2005. The
complete program of the conference is available in
http://worldcarfree.net/conference/programme.php, and a presentation from
Manfred Breithaupt on Bangkok nonmotorised transport can be downloaded in
http://www.sutp.org/docs/BudapestTCFCVBANGKOKMB.pdf (PDF, 4MB). A
presentation on the upcoming Carfree Development Module is available
http://www.sutp.org/docs/TCFCV_CFMODULEppt.pdf (PDF 1 MB).

 

* A definition of Sustainable Transport 

The Center for Sustainable Transportation has developed a document with
their views on the definition of sustainable transport. This document is
available in http://www.cstctd.org/english/whatis.htm . 

 

* Metropolis 2005 Declaration

During May 2005, the Berlin Metropolis Conference's Commission on Urban
Mobility Management developed the Declaration on Sustainable Urban Mobility
Management, which is available in
http://www.sutp.org/docs/metropolis_declaration.pdf .

 

* 4 sourcebook modules in HTML versions released 

Four modules have been released in HTML versions. These are module 1a ("The
role of transport in urban development policy" by Enrique Peñalosa), 1b
("Urban transport institutions" by Richard Meakin), 1e ("Raising public
awareness about sustainable urban transport" by Karl Fjellstrom) and 3c
("Bus regulation and planning" by Richard Meakin) . They can be accessed
through the sourcebook download in
http://www.sutp.org/download/sourcebookhome.php (registration required).

* New Module on Ecodriving

SUTP has released a new sourcebook module on Eco driving, taking into
account all the chain of actors involved in transport, including the driver.
The module defines the meaning of driving "defensively and economically",
its benefits and how to achieve this kind of driving. The module was written
by VTL, Manfred Breithaupt (GTZ), Oliver Eberz (GTZ) and is available from
our download area in http://www.sutp.org/download/sourcebookhome.php  (PDF,
approx 2MB). This material also has an annex CD with approx. 90 supporting
material (videos, documents, presentations) that can be ordered via
transport at gtz.de .

 

* Article on KfW assistance

KfW makes funds and expertise available for preparing and implementing
investment projects in developing countries and offers complementary
advisory services. A brief article describing this is available in
http://www.sutp.org/docs/Transportfinanzierung_e.pdf . 

 

* Asia Workshop on Cycling and BRT integration in Delhi

During October 2-5, 2005, SUTP will coorganize an Interactive workshop in
Delhi on combined planning for BRT, cycling and walking, in order to develop
a better knowledge of the non motorised integration with a Bus Rapid Transit
System. Please visit http://www.sutp.org/ICEWS/asia_workshop.htm for more
information. 

 

* BRT and nonmotorised Options Seminar in Laos 

Lloyd Wright (Senior advisor of SUTP) developed a one-day seminar in Laos on
June 28th, 2005 with the Ministry of Communication, Transport, Posts and
Construction. The presentation is available from our website in English in
http://www.sutp.org/newweb/docs/LWLAOSENG.pdf  (21.0 MB) and Thai language
in http://www.sutp.org/newweb/docs/LWLAOSTHAI.pdf (11.7MB).

 

* HTML version of training course on NMT

SUTP has released an HTML version of the Non Motorized Transport training
package. It can be accessed from the training section of the webpage at
http://www.sutp.org/download/trainingmat.php (registration required), or
through the "training materials" link on the left bar . This material also
has an annex CD with approx. 90 supporting material (videos, documents,
presentations) that can be ordered via transport at gtz.de . 

 

******EVENTS******

 

* Childstreet 2005

Making street attractive places for children will be the topic of the
"Childstreet2005" conference.  The conference will look at street design,
public space, and how to make streets safe for playing, walking and cycling.
Interactive workshops will produce concepts for child-friendly solutions
using local case studies.

Date and Venue: 24th - 26th, 2005, Delft, Netherlands.

E-mail: childstreet2005 at urban.nl

Web site: www.urban.nl/childstreet2005 

* Living Streets 2nd Annual Walking and Health Workshop in London.

The workshop will focus on how health and transport professionals can
communicate better and build a common agenda to create and support more
positive walking environments.

Date and Venue: 13th September, 2005, London, England.

Contact: Julia Crear 

Web site: www.livingstreets.org.uk 

 

* Urbanicity Conference Alert: Transport and Sustainable Mobility Conference

The conference focuses on two vitally important topics: the Euro V
legislation, limiting emissions from vehicles in the EU and the development
of sustainable forms of mobility and transport.

Date and Venue: 19th - 20th September, 2005, The Hotel HUSA President Park
Brussels

Web site: http://www.euconferences.com/events.asp?ID=17&Type=Event 

 

* Walk 21 conference

This year's topic is "Everyday Walking Culture."  The conference will focus
on the planned implementation of walking into daily life by technical,
political and structural means.  The conference aims to increase recognition
in the eyes of public representatives, experts and policy-makers of the
positive contribution that walking makes to everyday city activities.

Date and venue: 21st - 24th September, 2005. Zurich

Contact: info at walk21.ch

Web site: http://www.walk21.ch/

 

* Asia Interactive Workshop on Integration of Cycling and Walking with BRT
Systems 

In order to develop a better knowledge of the non motorised integration with
a Bus Rapid Transit System. SUTP will co-organize with I-ce, CAI-Asia, ITDP,
Locomotives and TRIPPP to arrange the workshop. Please follow the link to
see more preliminary information.

Dates and venue: 2-5th October, 2005

Web site: www.sutp.org/ICEWS/asia_workshop.htm 

 

* Road Safety on Four continents Congress

Date and venue: 5th-7th October, 2005. Warsaw, Poland.

Contact: RS4C at vti.se or kent.gustafson at vti.se

Web site: http://www.vti.se/templates/Page____4017.aspx 

 

* 3rd INTERNATIONAL MARKETING CONFERENCE: Improving quality, raising
incomes, reducing costs

It is the only international conference on marketing in Public Transport.

Date and venue: 11th - 14th October, 2005, Vienna, Austria. 

Contact: Ms. France Vinage

Email: france.vinage at uitp.com

Web site: http://www.uitp.com/events/2005/vienna/en/

 

 

* 4th Training Programme for Public Transport Managers

The mobility sector has been rapidly changing during the last years.
Therefore, the professional knowledge and capabilities required from persons
in charge of the planning, administration, operation and maintenance of a
public transport network is changing. Aware of this challenge, UITP has
developed a training programme that others its members' managers the
opportunity to improve their understanding of global mobility issues and
enhance knowledge on the hot topics at present in public transport, touching
upon globalisation and liberalisation, sustainable mobility and pricing of
urban journeys, contractual arrangements between operators and authorities,
integration and seamless travel, a total quality management and customer
approach, safety and security, innovative rolling stock, travel information,
electronic ticketing, etc.

Dates and venue: 24th - 26th October, 2005, Copenhagen, Denmark (Module 1)

Email: caroline.deliens at uitp.com

Web site: http://www.uitp.com/project/training/2005/copenhagen/ 

 

* Sustainable Urban Transport In Asia - Learning From Europe?

"1/3 of Our Planet: What Can Asia and Europe do for Sustainable
Development?" will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 23-25 November 2005
and promises to be the largest meeting of its kind, drawing up to 250
high-profile personalities from Asia and Europe. The conference culminates
the successful first phase of Asia-Europe roundtables on multistakeholder
partnerships, climate change and renewable energy since 2003.

Dates and venue: 23rd - 25th November 2005, Jakarta, Indonesia

Contact: Daniele Ponzi and Cornie Huizenga

Email: dponzi at adb.org and chuizenga at adb.org

Web site: http://env.asef.org/ 

 

* 2006 TRB 85th Annual Meeting

Solicited and unsolicited papers for presentation and/or publication as part
of the 85th TRB Annual Meeting must be submitted directly to TRB via the
online paper submission website by August 1, 2005 . Papers addressing any
relevant aspect of transportation research will be considered. However, some
TRB Technical Activities (Division A) committees are soliciting papers in
specific subject areas. Prospective authors are encouraged to review
committee Calls for Papers below and to consult the Information for Authors
page for guidance on preparing their manuscripts. 

Date: 22-26 January, 2006

Web site: http://www.trb.org/conferences/CallsForPapers/default.asp?event=68


information for authors:
http://www4.nas.edu/trb/annual.nsf/web/information_for_authors 

 

* 4th Training Programme for Public Transport Managers

The mobility sector has been rapidly changing during the last years.
Therefore, the professional knowledge and capabilities required from persons
in charge of the planning, administration, operation and maintenance of a
public transport network is changing. Aware of this challenge, UITP has
developed a training programme that others its members' managers the
opportunity to improve their understanding of global mobility issues and
enhance knowledge on the hot topics at present in public transport, touching
upon globalisation and liberalisation, sustainable mobility and pricing of
urban journeys, contractual arrangements between operators and authorities,
integration and seamless travel, a total quality management and customer
approach, safety and security, innovative rolling stock, travel information,
electronic ticketing, etc.

Dates and venue: 20th - 22nd February, 2006, Milan, Italy (Module 2)

Email: caroline.deliens at uitp.com

Web site: http://www.uitp.com/project/training/2005/copenhagen/ 

 

* Velo Mondial 2006 - Cape Town

Velo Mondial 2006 will take place in Cape Town over the city’s most exciting
week of the year. This is the week that over 35 000 cyclists gather in Cape
Town from all over for the world’s largest timed sporting event: the Cape
Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour. Velo Mondial 2006 precedes the cycle tour,
offering delegates the opportunity to experience the atmosphere surrounding
Cape Town’s most famous and unique cycle tour. The theme of the conference
is "Towards Prosperity." 

Please note that the deadline to submit an abstract has been extended to the
12th of August 2005 and successful authors will be notified by the 23rd of
September 2005. Please also feel free to forward the Call for Papers to your
colleagues working within the themes of Velo Mondial 2006.

 

Dates and venue: 5th - 10th March 2006, Cape Town, South Africa.

Contact: Kristen Johnsen Tremeer

Web site: http://www.velomondial2006.com/ 

* 4th Training Programme for Public Transport Managers

The mobility sector has been rapidly changing during the last years.
Therefore, the professional knowledge and capabilities required from persons
in charge of the planning, administration, operation and maintenance of a
public transport network is changing. Aware of this challenge, UITP has
developed a training programme that others its members' managers the
opportunity to improve their understanding of global mobility issues and
enhance knowledge on the hot topics at present in public transport, touching
upon globalisation and liberalisation, sustainable mobility and pricing of
urban journeys, contractual arrangements between operators and authorities,
integration and seamless travel, a total quality management and customer
approach, safety and security, innovative rolling stock, travel information,
electronic ticketing, etc.

Dates and venue: 20th - 24th May, 2006, Bangkok, Thailand (Module 3)

Email: caroline.deliens at uitp.com

Web site: http://www.uitp.com/project/training/2005/copenhagen/ 

 

* Gender, transport and development: bridging the divide between development
goals, research and policy in developing countries. 

The South African National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL) and the Gender and
Development Unit of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), in
partnership with the Department of Transport (DoT) and the Centre for
Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR) cordially invites you to submit a
paper, poster, or participate in the round table discussion of the First
International African Conference on Gender, Transport and Development. 

The full programme, details for registration, accommodation, submission of
full text papers, guidelines for presentation and other relevant information
will be made available on the web page www.nra.co.za / gender and transport
conference.

 

Dates and venue: 28th - 30th May 2006, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Email: wcloete at nra.co.za and copied to rpillay at hsrc.ac.za

Web site: http://www.nra.co.za/ 

* CODATU XII, Lyon.

Date and Venue: 5th - 7th July, 2006, Lyon

Web site: http://www.codatu.org/francais/conferences/roumanie2004.htm 

 

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