[sustran] VTPI NEWS - TRB Special Edition

[Todd Alexander Litman]

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             VTPI NEWS - TRB Special Edition

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              Victoria Transport Policy Institute

              "Efficiency - Equity - Clarity"

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                      January 2013

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The Victoria Transport Policy Institute is an independent research
organization dedicated to developing innovative solutions to transportation
problems. The VTPI website (http://www.vtpi.org ) has many resources
addressing a wide range of transport policy and planning issues. VTPI also
provides consulting services.

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The Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting takes place next week,
January 13-17, in Washington DC. 

For more information see
http://www.trb.org/AnnualMeeting2013/AnnualMeeting2013.aspx .

 

Below are my key sessions. I present two papers, facilitate three panel
sessions, and preside at one Subcommittee meeting. I hope to see you there!

 

"Local Funding Options for Public Transportation"
(http://www.vtpi.org/tranfund.pdf )

Paper 13-3125, Revenue and Finance Showcase (#296) 

Mon 1/14/2013, 10:45am-12:30pm, Hilton, International Center

This paper summarizes research concerning potential local public transport
funding options. It evaluates seventeen options according to eight criteria,
a somewhat larger set of options and more detailed and systematic evaluation
process than most previous studies of this type. 

 

"Safer Than You Think! Revising the Transit Safety Narrative"
(http://www.vtpi.org/safer.pdf )

Innovative Approaches and Case Studies in Transit Management and Performance
(#352) 

Monday 14 January, 2:00pm- 3:45pm, Hilton, International Center

Public transportation is overall a very safe form of travel, yet many people
have unjustified fears of this mode. This paper discusses ways that transit
agencies can better communicate the relative safety of public transport
travel, enhance overall safety and security, and improve passengers' sense
of security.

 

Valuing Transportation-Related Data (#458) 

Monday, 14 January, 7:30pm- 9:30pm, Hilton, International West

This panel session will explore the critical roles data plays in effective
transport planning, current data program needs and gaps, and ways to better
communicate the value of data programs to decision-makers and the general
public.

 

Sustainable Transportation Indicators Subcommittee (ADD40[1]) 

Tuesday, 15 January, 12:15pm- 1:15pm, Hilton, Columbia Hall 4

This Subcommittee develops resources for defining, evaluating and monitoring
sustainable transportation.

 

Transport Data Program Development: International Best Practices, Part 1
(#798) and Part 2 (#824)

Wednesday, 16 January, 2:30pm- 4:00pm (Part 1), and 4:30pm- 6:00pm (Part 2),
Hilton, International West

These two panel sessions will discuss international experience with
transport data program development, lessons learned, and best practices.
Experts will describe their programs and discuss a strategic vision for
improving data programs and international cooperation.

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Sincerely,
Todd Litman
Victoria Transport Policy Institute (www.vtpi.org)
litman at vtpi.org

facebook.com/todd.litman
Phone & Fax 250-360-1560
1250 Rudlin Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 3R7, CANADA
"Efficiency - Equity - Clarity"