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Conference Structure Conference Language Evening Session Format of the Conference Key Themes Profile of Attendance Satellite Meetings and Workshops Exhibition Social Events and Leisure Time Special Features Conference Details Abstracts Awards Exhibition Proceedings Sponsorship Stewards |
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The Host and the Organisers The Association for European Transport The Association General Assembly Membership of AET PTRC - The Conference Organisers Executive Board of the Conference Travel and Accommodation Hostel and Student Accommodation Hotel Accommodation Travel and Health Insurance Visas and Entry Requirements Location Strasbourg The Venue Aux Armes de Strasbourg |
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Conference Language
The working language of the Conference will be English. However, the seminar on Comparative International Experience, promoted by GART and CERTU, will have simultaneous interpretation in French/English.
Evening Session at 1900 hours on Monday 18 September
The rules of the game
Andrew Daly, RAND Europe, NL
and UK and Geoff Hyman, Department for Transport, UK
In formulating travel demand models for planning studies, it is natural to expect that certain rules will apply to the formulation of the 'utility' functions that appear: price must have a negative coefficient, for example. But the issue of what other rules can or should be maintained is not at all clear: should the price variable be linear? Should it be uniform across the travel alternatives? etc. Most particularly, what goes wrong if the rules are broken? The presentation will clarify a number of the issues and lead to a discussion of what should be done in practice. A paper associated with the presentation goes into these issues in much more detail and precision.
This session is open to all delegates to attend.
Format of the Conference
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• | Transport Policy and Operations |
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• | Research to Improve Decision-Making in Transport |
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| The first strand is aimed at policy makers and practitioners and the second at the research community. Within these two broad strands, the following Programme Committees have developed a cutting-edge programme to meet the needs of all practitioners, researchers and operators: | ||
Key Themes
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• | Regulation and competition in public transport |
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• | Energy and transport |
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• | Issues in sustainability |
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• | Climate change and emissions |
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• | Aviation economics and policy |
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• | Congestion charging |
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• | Mobility management |
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• | High speed rail |
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• | Value of time |
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• | Transport economics |
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• | Advances in discrete choice models |
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• | Stated preference |
Profile of Attendance
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• | Policy-makers, planners and engineers from central and local government |
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• | Providers of technical advice and consultancy |
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• | Researchers, lecturers and students from universities, institutes and research bodies |
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• | Analysts and advisers from banking and investment houses |
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• | Managers and planners from public transport companies and authorities |
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• | Environmentalists and lobbyists |
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Satellite Meetings and Workshops
In recent years, a number of EU Research consortia and other project groups have held their management or dissemination meetings during or adjoining the Conference. This can prove to be a convenient time if a number of the group members already plan to attend the Conference. If you would like to consider this option, please contact Sally Scarlett on +44 20 7348 1978.
Social Events and Leisure Time
The evening base of the Conference will be the Hotel Maison Rouge. This is situated close to the Place Kléber and Place de l'Homme de Fer, the intersection of the four tram lines (A, B, C and D).
Walking Tour of Strasbourg and Dinner
Sunday 17 September, 1900 hours
On the evening of 17 September, there will be a guided walk of Strasbourg (including refreshment breaks) followed by a traditional Alsace meal at L'Ancienne Douane, a building dating from 1358. The cost, per person, including a meal, is Euro 30 or £25 (wine extra). To book a place, please complete the appropriate section of the booking form.
"SpEXtacular"
Monday 18 September, 1815 to 1930 hours
After the sessions have finished, there will be a drinks reception in the Exhibition area, to allow delegates to meet the exhibitors and each other over a leisurely drink. There will be some entertainment and prizes sponsored by the exhibitors. All delegates present on Monday evening are welcome to attend.
Conference Dinner at the Auberge du Kochersberg
Tuesday 19 September, 1930 hours
The Conference Dinner will be held on the evening of Tuesday 19 September at the beautiful Auberge du Kochersberg, the oldest "Auberge" in Alsace, 25 minutes from Strasbourg. Originally built as a hunting lodge it was bought by Horst Dassler, the founder of Adidas, to entertain guests from all over the world. This will be an authentic Alsatian experience!
To book a place, please complete the appropriate section of the booking form. The cost is Euro 95 or £70 per person.
Pre-Conference Tour
Sunday 17 September
Strasbourg lies nestled between the Vosges hills on the French side and the Black Forest on the German. Both these areas offer beautiful forest walks, fascinating castle ruins and vineyards at the right time of year. Simon Hayman will again organise a walk in the surrounding area for those interested in seeing a little of the Black Forest.
Further details are available from Sally Scarlett: info@aetransport.org
Special Features of the 2006 Conference
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• | Daily plenary sessions followed by a choice from at least 10 in-depth seminars |
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• | Opening plenary session given by Zoltán Kazatsay, Deputy Director General, DG TREN of the European Commission |
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• | Plenary sessions given by Professor Peter Newman of Murdoch University, Australia and by Andreas Maatz, Head of Traffic and Transportation, Organising Committee of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™, Germany |
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• | Keynote session on Research to Improve Decision-Making in Transport given by Professor Stef Proost of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium |
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• | An evening session "The rules of the game", presented by Andrew Daly, RAND Europe and Geoff Hyman, Department for Transport, UK |
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• | Guest speakers on key topics to enhance seminar programmes |
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• | More than 250 papers presented, selected by the 11 Programme Committees from over 450 abstracts submitted |
Transport Policy and Operations
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• | Pan-European Transport Policy and Research |
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• | Planning for Sustainable Land-Use and Transport |
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• | Traffic Engineering and Street Management |
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• | Traffic and Transport Safety |
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• | Local Public Transport |
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• | Rail |
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• | Freight and Logistics |
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• | Innovative Transport Infrastructure Funding |
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• | Tourism and Transport |
Research to Improve Decision-Making in Transport
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• | Applied Methods in Transport Planning |
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• | Innovative Methods in Transport Planning, Analysis and Appraisal |
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• | The Conference starts at 0930 hours on Monday 18 September, with a welcome address and introduction by the Association for European Transport. The programme finishes at 1630 hours on Wednesday 20 September, followed by meetings of AET committees |
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• | AET General Assembly at 1320 hours on Tuesday 19 September |
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• | A walking tour of Strasbourg followed by an Alsacian dinner at the Ancienne Douane restaurant, starting at 1900 hours |
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• | Drinks party in the Exhibition on Monday evening from 1815 to 1930 hours |
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• | Conference Dinner on Tuesday at the Auberge de Kochersberg for an Alsacian meal in a traditional setting |
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• | Sessions last for 1½ or 2 hours with time for questions and in-depth discussion |
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• | Audience of 20 - 50 people in each session |
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• | Exhibition and displays |
Abstracts
Abstracts of papers to be presented will be available on the Association web-site from July.
Awards
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• | Transport Policy and Operations |
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• | The Martlet Award for the Best Paper by a young author on public transport planning and/or management showing both innovation and application. |
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• | The Neil Mansfield Award for the Best Paper by a sole author aged 35 or under. |
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• | The Sir Colin Buchanan Award for a plan, strategy, project or piece of significant research or experimentation that reflects the work and thinking of Sir Colin Buchanan |
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| The award ceremonies will take place during the three lunchtimes when the winners will say a few words about their project. Where possible, those short-listed for an award will be notified two weeks before the Conference so that their presence during the awards ceremony can be organised. | ||
Exhibition
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| The Palais de la Musique et des Congrès has plenty of space available for exhibition stands and display boards. The costs of an exhibition space with table and chairs is Euro 750 or £530. The exhibition area is prominent and close to the coffee area and lecture rooms. To include literature in the conference packs, the cost will be Euro 315 or £210. The current list of exhibitors is: | ||
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• | Caliper Corporation |
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• | Citilabs |
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• | Elsevier |
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• | PTV |
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| Please contact Sally Scarlett to discuss your requirements. | ||
Proceedings
The papers for the conference will be available on the AET web-site in the month before the Conference. After the Conference, the proceedings will be produced on a CD-ROM. Delegates who have booked and paid for their conference place will receive a password to give them access to the papers.
Members of the Association will receive their entitlement of the final version after the Conference. The association is grateful to Arup for their sponsorship of the production of the CD.
Sponsorship
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| The Conference offers many opportunities for sponsorship. Companies find that this can be a cost-effective way of attending and gaining some publicity and networking possibilities. | ||
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| To sponsor a seminar costs up to Euro 5,565 or £675. For this, the sponsor is able to distribute publicity material and have display boards at the Conference, to have their logo displayed in a seminar and to have up to six person days attendance at the Conference. | ||
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| The Asociation acknowlegdges the support of the following organisation which have agreed to sponsor the following: | ||
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• | Arup, the proceedings and CD |
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• | Atkins, the European Policy and Research seminar |
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• | Faber Maunsell, the Traffic Engineering and Street Management seminar |
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• | Halcrow, the conference pens |
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• | Jacobs Consultancy, the Rail seminar and the Conference Dinner drinks |
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• | MCL Transport Consultants, the Local Public Transport seminar and the conference bags |
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• | Mott MacDonald, the Applied Methods in Transport Planning seminar |
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• | RAND Europe, the Innovative Methods in Transport Analysis, Planning and Appraisal seminar |
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Stewards
In order to encourage more students and young professionals to attend the Conference, the Association has allocated more places for seminar stewards. Those selected will act as a steward for one day and then will have free attendance on two days of the Conference. Travel and overnight accommodation is not included and those applying must be able to fund this part of their attendance at the Conference.
Students interested in applying for this important and interesting role, should apply to Sally Scarlett.
The Association for European Transport
The Association promotes international understanding, co-operation, discussion, research and development related to all aspects of transport. Its membership is encouraged to participate in the European Transport Conference by joining committees, which plan the conference programmes, and by attending the Conference itself. Further details of membership can be obtained from Sally Scarlett or by visiting the AET web-site: www.aetransport.org
The Association General Assembly
This will be held on the Tuesday lunchtime of the Conference. The annual business of the Association will be conducted as well as the election of members to the AET Council. The General Assembly is open to all who are interested, but only paid-up members of the Association are eligible to vote at the meeting.
Membership of AET
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| AET provides a forum in which professionals working in the transport sector in different countries can meet and exchange ideas and information. To become a member and take advantage of the discounted rate at the Conference, please complete the appropriate section of the booking form. | ||
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• | Conference discounts and the possibility of discounts on attendance at PTRC training courses |
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• | Information via the web-site and publications |
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• | Facilities for publishing and disseminating research findings |
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• | A membership database for making contacts throughout Europe |
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• | Bulletin Board and job opportunities on the web-site |
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• | Membership of Programme Committees, the AET Council and Board of Directors |
PTRC - conference organisers
The Association has appointed PTRC to manage the European Transport Conference. PTRC has a world-wide reputation for the quality and professionalism of its events aimed at the international transport community. Further details of its UK and international training programme, projects and publications can be obtained from Helen Marshall or from the PTRC web-site: www.ptrc-training.co.uk
Executive Board of the Conference
The Conference is managed by an Executive Board of representatives of the Association and of PTRC. The personnel involved with the Conference are:
Ian Chatfield,
Technical Director, PTRC
Andy Costain, Managing Director, PTRC
Glenn Reffin,
Director, Association for European Transport
Rob Sheldon,
Director, Association for European Transport
Sally Scarlett,
Manager of the European Transport Conference
Hostel and Student Accommodation
Delegates preferring to book accommodation in a hostel can also find information on the AET web-site or from the Notes for Participants.
Hotel Accommodation
Delegates are responsible for reserving, guaranteeing and paying for their own hotel accommodation. Delegates are advised to make bookings as early as possible. Details of some hotels offering competitive room rates to ETC delegates will be available in the Notes for Participants and on the web-site.
It is also possible to book rooms through the Strasbourg Tourist Office,
17 place de la Cathédrale, F-67082 Strasbourg-Cedex.
Tel.: +33 3 88 52 28 28.
Fax: +33 3 88 52 28 29.
Or visit the web-site: www.strasbourg.com
Travel and Health Insurance
Delegates are advised to take out travel and medical insurance. Those from EU countries should complete form E110, which covers them for medical treatment while in France.
Visas and entry requirements
Delegates who think they will need a visa to attend the Conference are recommended to make early application to the French Embassy in their country, as the processing of visas can take some time. The Association is able to write letters in support of visa applications but only for those who have booked and paid for their conference place. Delegates who need a visa are advised to contact Sally Scarlett at PTRC to discuss the status of their booking.
Strasbourg
2006 sees the last year for the Conference to be held in Strasbourg. The event has been held in the city since 2003 and has received the enthusiastic support of the Communauté Urbaine de Strasbourg, the Conseil Général de Bas-Rhin and the Région Alsace.
Venue
The Conference will be held in the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès: a 10 minute tram ride from the city centre. The congress centre provides a range of lecture theatres and teaching rooms and will be the daytime base for the conference. Registration for the conference will take place here.
As the congress centre is on the edge of the city, the organisers prefer to have an evening base in the city centre. This will be at the Hotel Maison Rouge, situated close to the Place Kléber and Place de l'Homme de Fer, the intersection of the four tram lines (A, B, C and D). There will be a information about organised social events and a list of restaurants.
Aux Armes de Strasbourg
The organisers have designated the bar Aux Armes de Strasbourg on Place Gutenberg as a meeting point in the evenings.
