NEW! Read a Review of Smart.Traffic 2002 by TTi Editor Kevin Borras

Rising congestion threatens our cities despite the recent construction of much new infrastructure. Inevitable funding constraints require transport professionals to efficiently operate our transport systems including finding creative ways to mobilise new resources. Partnerships involving the private sector and with various levels of government are a promising new direction.

An all plenary session conference, with transportation experts from Europe, Asia and Australasia who provided commentary on worldwide trends in transportation operations, partnerships, practical applications of technology and case studies on innovations deployed.

This conference will feature keynote speakers from Europe, Asia and Australia, providing practical approaches to challenges and solutions in transport and traffic operations through partnerships, with topics such as:
    transport operations trends
    current and future issues and challenges in:
      - traffic management
      - freight logistics
      - public transit
    infrastructure and technology partnerships
    innovation and lessons learned
    "infostructure" and data/information issues
    policy approaches to smart travel

Topics Include
    Challenges and emerging developments in transport and traffic management
    Solutions: technology
    Solutions: partnerships
    Policy issues & challenges for government
    Developments in travel information services
    Challenges for logistics

Key Reasons to Attend
Update on the latest international developments in transportation operations
Hear from experts on the latest technologies and services, partnerships, innovative financing and evaluation
Network and discuss current issues and developments with professionals and suppliers of services and technology
Review case study presentations on lessons learned in recent deployments

Who Should Attend
Those interested in employing smart transport strategies through transport and traffic management will benefit from this conference - people from all perspectives - policy-making, strategy, planning, design, deployment, operation and evaluation - both public and private sectors:
    National, regional and local transport agency staff
    Freight, public transport and transport operators
    Environment and road safety agencies and organisations
    Police, emergency services and automobile associations
    Australian and international consultants and contractors
    Infrastructure financing companies
    Transport industry service providers
    Technology equipment, system and services providers
    Researchers and academics

Sponsorship Opportunities
Would you like to reach the "Who's Who" of transport and traffic management in Australasia?

Tina, OzAccom Conference Services
Telephone: +61(0)7 3854 1611
Email: tra@ozaccom.com.au

Venue
Brisbane Marriott Hotel
Tel: +617 3303 8000 Fax: +617 3303 8088
515 Queen Street, Brisbane Qld 4000 Australia

The Brisbane Marriott Hotel is truly an international standard five star hotel. Conveniently located only two minutes walk from the heart of Brisbane, the Marriott boasts state of the art conference facilities, including a fully serviced business centre.

Conference Manager
OzAccom Conference Services
Tel: +617 3854 1611 Fax: +617 3854 1507
PO Box 164, Fortitude Valley Qld 4006 Australia
Email: tra@ozaccom.com.au

Registration
Early Bird Registration AUD$1,199 (prior to 23 June 2002)
     Group Registration (5 or more) AUD$1,089
Full Registration AUD$1,309 (after 23 June 2002)
     Group Registration (5 or more) AUD$1,199
Student Registration AUD$220

Registration includes attendance at all sessions, the welcome cocktail reception, lunches, morning and afternoon teas and conference proceedings. As a special offer, registration also includes one year subscription to the Smart Urban Transport magazine.

Registration does not include the official conference dinner or the one day post-conference short course. Please note that special rates apply for Conference Partners (Sponsors and Endorsers) staff and for Groups.

Rates and all information are subject to change without prior notification

Post-Conference Short Course (Optional)
An optional one day short course entitled "Management and Operations of Intelligent Transport Systems" is available to conference participants and other interested parties. The short course will be led by Professor Phil Charles from The University of Queensland - Brisbane. Short Course Registration AUD$649.

Principal Sponsor

Saab ITS are principal sponsor of the Smart Traffic 2002 Conference. Saab ITS delivers complete intelligent transport systems for passenger information, bus priority, tidal flow and traffic management systems.
Contact: Level 5, George Street, Brisbane, Australia
Tel: +617-38544800
Website: www.saab-its.com.au

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