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TRANSFORuM stakeholder meeting
2013-06-24 07:00 - 2013-06-25 16:00 (Europe/Brussels) | 27, 27
1ST JOINT FORUM MEETING, JUNE 24TH AND 25TH 2013
At the end of June 2013 TRANSFORuM will hold the first “Joint Forum Meeting”. Around 50 stakeholders covering the whole spectrum of actors related to our four White Paper goals (ca. 12 per goal / selected thematic area) will convene in Gdansk for a structured discussion about “Policies, funds, actors and trends” (day 1) and “Challenges and barriers” (day 2). The topics on the first day will correspond with the focus of TRANSFORuM’s work package 3 (led by ATE), while those on the second day will correspond with work package 4 (led by VTI).
TRANSFORuM will prepare a comprehensive briefing document with a summary of our initial background research about existing initiatives, studies, roadmaps and consultations in order to ensure that the debate in Gdansk can start from and build on top of the existing discourse. This preparatory “screening activity” will allow us to identify gaps in the discussion and add extra value to the existing landscape of consultations. We will identify the key points for each thematic group and discuss them in four parallel theme-specific workshops during the event.
Guiding questions for work package 3 (day 1) across all four Thematic Groups include:

Which are the main policies at various levels relevant for White Paper implementation?
Which relevant funding opportunities/ mechanisms exist? Which are missing?
Which ones are important incumbent players and which ones are emerging but important, potentially even game-changing?
What are the trends which will influence future developments taking a 2030/ 2050 perspective?

A robust, holistic and “stakeholder-refined and -verified” view on these issues is crucial as a stepping stone towards the development of roadmaps and recommendations to be found in later work packages.
On the second day, the leader of work package 4 (VTI) will present the preliminary findings of their background research on challenges and barriers; again, a comprehensive but easy-to-read briefing document will make these results available to all invited stakeholders before the event. In a second step, the four thematic group leaders (DTU, KTH, CNRS and ATE) will moderate four separate but parallel theme specific discussions among stakeholders ‘at eye-level’ and assist VTI in summarising the forum results in a written way. The ultimate aim of this second day will be to formulate a tentative action plan for overcoming and managing the challenges and barriers in question.
Finally, the results will be presented to all attendees and the event will closes with a keynote speech from a prominent figure in the field (t.b.a.).
For any question related to the logistical aspects of this event please contact the TRANSFORuM helpdesk at helpdesk@transforum-project.eu or on +46 13 204318. You will reach our friendly Ulla Kaisa Knutsson from our Swedish project partner VTI.

Future Transport Asia 2013
2013-06-25 05:00 - 2013-06-27 14:00 | 28, 28
Smart Transport. Smarter Future
Date: 25 – 27 June 2013Venue: Grand Hyatt Jakarta, Indonesia
Unveil new strategies and solutions for operators and government authorities from the aviation, rail and road industry.
About the conference
Future Transport Asia 2013 is a strategic mega conference – with 3 co-located events that brings together leaders from the transport sector across Asia to discuss, strategise and unveil smart, new solutions and innovations that will move Asia’s transportation towards a Smarter Future. Come and join us this June and meet up with ASIAN transport authorities as they share their insights on their future transport plans.
More Info Download Brochure

ECTA Conference: Single Market for Telecoms
2013-06-25 06:00 - 15:00 | 38, 38
The creation of a pan-European market for telecom services appears to be at the forefront of the European Commission’s vision for the sector. But what does a single market mean? What would it look like? Would it create a truly borderless market? Would it lead to sector consolidation and if so would it be national or cross-border consolidation? Would it lead to greater efficiencies and would it require a pan-European regulator to make sure it was operated consistently? What is in it for businesses and consumers?
All these questions and more will be addressed at ECTA’s one day conference ‘Single Market for Telecoms‘.
Keynote Address by Vice President Neelie Kroes, European Commissioner for the Digital Agenda
Click here for the full conference programme

C3 – Connected Car Conference
2013-06-25 12:00 - 16:30 | 25, 25
From in-dash apps and telematics to vehicle-to-vehicle communication and autonomous cars, automakers and their technology partners are reinventing the car in ways that no one could have imagined even a decade ago.
But this rapid, technology-driven change in the auto industry is also proving disruptive. The Connected Car Conference (C3) at CE Week provides an ideal forum for industry leaders to meet, discuss and move towards resolving these issues. Here are some topics that will be addressed by distinguished speakers and panelists:
Keeping Pace with Consumer Electronics: Because of long product lead times, automakers are at a disadvantage keeping pace with the rapid changes in consumer electronics. But through partnerships with technology companies, the advent of software updates and industry-wide standards such as MirrorLink, the auto industry is starting to react much faster. But it still has a ways to go. This panel of experts will discuss the “friction points” involved with adopting consumer electronics to car infotainment and how we they can be overcome.
The Future of Radio in the Car: For years, AM /FM was the only form of radio in the car. Then came Sirius XM, and now we’re seeing a flood of options in the form of Internet radio and streaming media services. Drivers have more alternatives than ever before. When sorting through the various options to decide what form of “radio” is best for the dashboard – and which technologies will stand the test of time – the choices can be baffling for both automakers and consumers alike. This panel brings together the most important players in the space to discuss what’s down the road for in-car radio.
Dealing with Driver Distraction: As car infotainment options multiply, so does the potential for drivers to become distracted. At the same time, automakers and their suppliers place a heavy emphasis – and spend considerable R&D dollars – to ensure that in-dash electronics are as safe to use as possible. With policymakers scrutinizing car infotainment systems and safety advocates often pointing a finger at automakers, it’s difficult to cut through the clutter and separate scientific fact from media-frenzy fiction. This panel will explore what automakers and suppliers are doing to design systems that minimize distraction – and what still needs to be done to ensure safety.
How “Big Data” is the New In-Vehicle Content Driver: Because of the rapid growth of connectivity, cars are becoming the biggest, most powerful portable device people own, and cars are also increasingly becoming one of the greatest consumers as well as producers of data. From drivers’ need for navigation and traffic info to the growth of connected infotainment in the car, from an emphasis on real-time tracking of fuel efficiency to vehicle-to-vehicle communication, data flowing to and from the car is changing how we drive – and also poised to make it a more productive and pleasant experience. This panel of experts will share their insights on how “big data” is become the driving force behind in-vehicle content.
At this half-day program will take place during the one of the consumer electronics industry’s biggest events, which draws over 6,000 attendees to the media capital of the world. Co-produced by car technology expert and distinguished journalist Doug Newcomb (Wired, MSN Autos, Edmunds.com), C3 will bring the best and brightest in the automotive and consumer electronics worlds to CE Week to drive the conversation on the connected car.
Who’s attending:
Car manufacturersOEM suppliersTrade and business mediaMarket analysts

Sustainable Solutions for Smart Cities exhibition and workshop
2013-06-25 21:00 - 2013-06-26 20:59 | 36, 36
You are invited to join 3M and participate in EU Sustainable Energy Week at our Sustainable Solutions for Smart Cities exhibition and workshop on Wednesday 26th June 2013 between 09.30 – 19.00 at Science14 Atrium, in the heart of Brussels.
3M is well known for sustainability and innovation, and we have teamed up with a number of key opinion leaders, NGOs and supply chain partners to share our very practical vision of how Europe’s cities could rapidly achieve “smart” status, through innovations in energy and smart grid, e-mobility and transportation and sustainable solutions for the health care sector.
Our event moderator is energy and sustainability journalist, Sonja van Renssen and speakers include Inge Thulin, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, 3M; Dr Andreas Breuer, Chief Information Officer, RWE; Olivier Onidi, Director of Innovative and Sustainable Mobility, EU Commission Mobility ” Transport Department; Giles Bristow, Head of Energy, Forum for the Future; Professor Thomas Mansky, Technische Universität Berlin.
Other speakers will be announced closer to the event.
We are holding a number of workshops throughout the day and we look forward to engaging and energetic debate.
Click to register at: www.sustainablecitiessolutions.com

Workshop: Provision of EU-Wide Real-Time Traffic Information Services
2013-06-26 08:00 - 14:00 | 39, 39
Workshop linked to the Directive 2010/40/EU (“ITS Directive”)
“Provision of EU-Wide Real-Time Traffic Information Services”
26 June 2013 – 10.00–16.00, Hotel Bedford, Rue du Midi 135-137 – Brussels
Accurate real-time traffic information services empower users to make well-informed decisions both before and during their journeys and therefore they have the potential to contribute to reducing congestion, increasing travel time reliability and improving road safety.
Due to advances in data-collection technology and efficiency improvements in the way how data can be processed and distributed to users, a proliferation of traffic information services is currently taking place throughout the EU. There is, however, a continuing concern that not all relevant data is made available or is correctly processed, or that resulting information is not timely disseminated to users. Such risks can increase with the growth in the number of actors that are active in the traffic information service chain.
The ITS Directive foresees that specifications will be adopted by the European Commission to make EU-wide real-time traffic information services accurate and available to users across borders. These specifications will be binding and will need to aim at ensuring compatible and interoperable developments, where possible based on existing standards and technology. The initiative will contribute to EU-wide continuity and harmonised delivery of traffic information services.
Currently, the European Commission is conducting a study in support to the development of the specifications on the Provision of EU-Wide Real-Time Traffic Information Services (Priority action “b” of the ITS Directive).
The objective of the workshop is to inform interested stakeholders and gather their opinions on the key issues and possible options for the development of the specifications.
Key topics to be discussed during the workshop include:
Technological developments and market trendsThe role of public authorities and the issues related to public-private co-operationThe availability of and access to public and private data and the conditions for the use and re-use of dataThe potential role for harmonisation and regulationThe challenges related to measuring, monitoring and managing data qualityFindings and key issues will be discussed with participating stakeholders from the whole value chain through three panel sessions.
To register please send by email your name, organisation and contact details with “Real-Time Traffic Information” in the subject field of the e-mail to move-its@ec.europa.eu by 18 June 2013 at the latest.
Please note that due to the capacity constraint of the meeting room (50 persons maximum) it might not be possible to accommodate all registration requests. We do apologise in advance, and we ask you to register one person per organisation if possible.
Workshop material: Final programme [115 KB]

ITS America: Smart Transportation Technology Showcase on Capitol Hill
2013-06-26 16:00 - 19:30 | 16, 16
ITS America’s Capitol Hill Smart Transportation and Technology Showcase provides members of Congress, their staff, and the Washington press corp with the opportunity to meet industry leaders and see firsthand the latest ITS technologies that are changing the way we live, work and travel. Be a part of this exclusive opportunity to mingle with executives and innovation leaders and see ITS in action.

Joint ITU/UNECE Inland Transport Committee (ITC) workshop on Intelligent Transport Systems in emerging markets - drivers for safe and sustainable growth
2013-06-27 06:00 - 15:00
You are kindly invited to join the ITU/UNECE workshop on “Intelligent transport systems in emerging markets – drivers for safe and sustainable growth” that will take place at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland on 27 June 2013.
The UNECE Inland Transport Committee (ITC) is jointly organising this one day workshop with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in the framework of its “Road Map for promoting ITS – 20 global actions 2012 – 2020” and as the 2013 round-table after the ITS kick-off event on 28 February 2012, that many of you so greatly supported.
The forthcoming event will be focusing on ITS in emerging markets and its impact on road safety. So this event is another milestone in 2013, during the year of ICT’s and the decade of action for road safety. Additionally, it would be great if we could build a bridge between the 9th ITS European congress in Dublin, 4 – 7 June 2013 and the ITS World Congress in Tokyo, 14 – 18 October 2013, such as following-up on Dublin, and forwarding our findings of the round-table to Tokyo. In that sense, the UNECE Inland Transport Committee and ITU will play their role as global platforms to advocate ITS.
Given the importance of the debate at the workshop your personal participation would be most appreciated. I believe that the event will offer a unique opportunity to meet government officials, private sector and academia representatives.
The programme and all Information on the workshop can be found here: http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/Workshops-and-Seminars/its-em/201306/Pages/default.aspx
Registration is open now, so fill in the online form and join us!
The meeting will be conducted in English.
Should you require more information, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Robert Nowak (tel: +41 22 917 1267, e-mail: robert.nowak@unece.org).

i-Tour in Rome
2013-07-01 06:00 - 2013-07-02 15:00
The 2-day conference “i-Tour in Rome” is intended to present the results and to give a demonstration of i-Tour, an FP7 funded project on Intelligent Transport System for personalized information for mobility in urban areas, together with an insight on ITS, Transport and Security research. The event will take place in Rome in two days and will offer two different workshops.
Location: Università degli studi Internazionali di Roma (LUSPIO), via Cristoforo Colombo, 200 RomaContact: Cristina d’Alessandro ( c.dalessandro@formit.org)

EC WORKSHOP: RESERVATION SERVICES FOR SAFE AND SECURE PARKING OF TRUCKS AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
2013-07-04 08:00 - 14:00 | 45, 45
The European Commission is launching a study on Reservation Services for Safe and Secure Parking of Trucks and Commercial Vehicles (priority action “f” of the ITS Directive). This study complements the previous work on Information and Reservation services for Safe and Secure Parking of Trucks and Commercial Vehicles (priority actions “e” and “f”), which has led to the specifications on priority action “e” adopted by the European Commission on 15th of May 2013.
Agenda: https://erticonetwork.com/ertico-library/doc_download/270-reservation-services-for-safe-and-secure-parking-of-trucks-and-commercial-vehicles

TRB's 2nd Annual Workshop on Road Vehicle Automation
2013-07-15 23:00 - 2013-07-18 22:59 | 8, 8
The Transportation Research Board’s second annual Workshop on Road Vehicle Automation is the premier multidisciplinary research and policy conference in the field. This four-day event focuses on challenges and opportunities related to the increasing automation of motor vehicles as well as the environments in which they operate. The workshop is organized by TRB,the nation’s preeminent forum for transportation research, as well as Stanford University,one of the world’s leading research and teaching institutions. Last year’s workshop brought together key government, industry, and academic experts from around the world to identify research needs in seven areas. This year’s participants will build on that work by identifying additional needs and by initiating and advancing research in disciplines ranging from engineering to law to planning. Scheduled highlights include demonstrations of automated vehicle prototypes and research systems plus opportunities for direct feedback on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s plan for automation research and California’s development of automated driving regulations. Read more >>.

i-Tour Final Conference
2013-07-16 06:00 - 16:00
The Final i-Tour Conference is intended to present highlights on the results achieved during the course of the i-Tour project as well as an insight about the latest innovations and projects in the field of Intelligent Transport Information Systems applied not only on public transports but also on several different environments. The event is targeted to academics, transportation and IT service providers, transportation companies and general public.
Location : EU Commission premises, Place Charles Rogier 16Contact : itour-conference@graphitech.it
http://www.itourproject.com/

COMPLETE STREETS SYMPOSIUM
2013-07-24 23:00 - 2013-07-26 22:59
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), in partnership with the Chicago Department of Transportation, Chicago Transit Authority and ITS Midwest, are excited to announce the next installment of ITS America’s regional event series.
Join us to learn firsthand about the latest developments in smart street technology and public space applications. You will hear about the real environmental and economic impacts of cutting-edge parking, biking, traffic and safety technologies that cities and private companies are implementing today.

A Better Future Transformed by Transportation Technology and Innovation.

Today's Competitiveness of Vehicles and Telematics Services is decided by how Companies Create and Use Data and Information in their Business Development
2013-08-15 06:00 - 15:00
Telematics Valley International Conference 2013
September 9-10:th in Gothenburg

This year the focus is on Business Development to improve Telematics services and products.
To explain the Opportunities and Challenges with development of Information Based Services and Product Functionality using Data in general and Real Time Data especially, the conference will adress the following important issues.
Human Changes in Behaviour puts New Requirments on Telematics Related Services and Soluions as well as the producrs: Listen to how we humans are using the Smartphones, Tablets, PCs to build our digital images and realize why we have to understand this development when designing and developing services and products.
What is Data and Real Time Data worth from a Business Perspective: Understand what the opportunities and challenges are when developing services and solutions that the customers actually are prepared to pay for.Most data can be captured but the demands we have on data speed and quality will be followed by a cost.
The Vehice Industry implements more and more advanced electronics in their products: Learn about the challenges they face and the opportunities they see.
Fleet Management Systems market is changing when Telematics is factory fítted in trucks: Listen to how FMS solution providers see the potential to improve their services through more and better data and refined information.
How can the traffic become safer, less congesting, less polluting and tolled in a fair way: Get a description of how tomorrow’s traffic and driving will change and how more in-vehicle and road side ITS-systems will interact to exhange data and information to accomplish these changes.
Data is becoming more and more valuable for Service Development: Listen to examples how services can be operated more efficiently and the customer value can be increased like in UBI and Rescue services.
Big data or Small data:Speakers with different views on when big or small data is most effective will give their perspectives.
This Conference presents Examples from various Service Providers as well as the Vehicle Industry, that will give a broad understanding of the potential of Data, Real Time Data and Information but also highlight the Challenges they have come across when trying to Utilize and Monetize on it.
If you work with Sales, Marketing, Product or Service Development the potential and challenges with Data and Real Time Data in tomorrows Telematics related products will be decisive for your company’s success and this conference will definitly give you valuable insights.
Speakers at the conference are: – Klas Bendrik – CIO, Volvo Car Corporation – Deeped, Niclas Strandh– Digital Strategist CEO, United Power Advertising Agency – Vincent Maenhaut – Vice President Sales & Marketing Logistics Software, PTV Group – Frank Felten – Vice President Product Management, PTVGroup
– Jonas Borgström – Director, Saab – Steinar Furan – Advisor, Q-Free – Dr Friedhelm Ramme – Manager Automotive – Ericsson Global Competence Hub – Peter Thorngren – Vehicle Engineering Specialist Modeling & Simulation, Volvo Trucks – Martin Hiscox – CEO – Chairman of the Board, Masternaut – John Glendenning – V.P and General Manager EMEA, Datastax – Michael L. Sena, President, Michael L. Sena Consulting – Johan Gentzell – Industry Market Development Manager, Microsoft – Taco van der Leij – VP Product Marketing, TomTom Business Solutions – David Levine – Global Head of Automotive Business Development and Strategy, Vodafone – Johan Amoruso Wennerby – Product Launch Manager, Vehco – Petter Djerf – Director Sales & Key Accounts, Mediamobile Nordic – Fredrik Kronlid- CEO, Talkamatic

City Visionaries: How to compete in a changing world market
2013-09-05 05:00 - 2013-09-06 14:00 | 29, 29
City Visionaries is an important new conference convened by the International Herald Tribune. Join us, together with some of the most inspirational and influential figures of our age, as they share their visions for improving cityscapes and city management, and focus on how cities can attract new talent and win investment in an increasingly competitive global market.
In a time of unprecedented climatic and economic change, our cities need new, real world solutions to the challenges they face.
Register now for this landmark event.

GSMA Mobile 360 Europe
2013-09-05 06:00 - 21:59 | 58, 58
Across the European Union access to mobile broadband is improving citizens’ lives and business productivity by providing access to information and services in real time with almost ubiquitous coverage. The next wave of mobility will be in services connecting us intelligently to the communities and cities we live in, and will be a key enabler for growth and innovation in all industry sectors.
The GSMA’s Mobile 360 Europe event will explore examples of innovation in connected cities and communities within and beyond the EU and ask how smart public policy can maximise the potential of mobile networks, technologies and services to further contribute to their development.
For more information, visit the website: http://www.mobile360series.com/europe/

11th TRANSPORTATION, MARITIME AFFAIRS & COMMUNICATIONS FORUM
2013-09-05 08:00 - 2013-09-07 13:00 | 17, 17
http://www.ulastirmasurasi.gov.tr/en/

GSMA MOBILE 360 CONFERENCE
2013-09-05 09:30 - 19:00 | 58, 58
Connecting Cities, Connecting Lives, Connecting Europe
http://www.mobile360series.com/conference-agenda-europe/

Oman: Land Transport Infrastructure
2013-09-07 23:00 - 2013-09-11 22:59 | 21, 21
Oman Land Transport Infrastructure Summit 2013 brings together the project owners, contractors, consultants, equipment suppliers and technology providers to share knowledge and network. The summit will support Oman develop its infrastructure projects by implementing state-of-the-art technologies and products, gaining on the success of the last two events. Make sure you are in Muscat, Oman from 8 -11 September 2013!
Register here

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2013-09-09 06:00 - 15:00

Telematics Valley Event
2013-09-09 06:00 - 2013-09-10 15:00
Real Time opportunities and Challenges as a service development tool
Download the draft agenda here
Visit the Telematics Valley website, here: http://www.telematicsvalley.org/

2nd eCall Testfest
2013-09-09 09:00 - 2013-09-13 14:00 | 40, 40
ERTICO and ETSI, supported by CETECOM and the HeERO project, kindlly invite you to join the second eCall Testfest in Essen, Germany, from the 09 to the 13 September.
The week-long event is dedicated to interoperability testing, and is designed for

eCall In-vehicle system vendors
PSAP systems vendors

All participants will get the opportunity to test their implementations with all other vendors during IVS/PSAP test sessions.
Participants should confirm their registration by completing the questionnaire (here) and send it to Sébastien Mure
Participants fees will apply per company, to cover for the specific technical equipments. They will be calculated based on the number of participants but shall not exceed 500 EUR per company.
All participants will be requested to sign a Non-disclosure agreement.
*** Registration closed ***
Accomodation
Participants are advised to book their accommodation in one of the recommended hotels:List of hotels

Eurotransport’s 2nd annual Real-Time Passenger Information Conference
2013-09-11 05:00 - 14:00 | 30, 30
Real-Time Passenger Information Conference 2013
Real-Time Passenger Information 2013 will bring together Local Authorities, Passenger Transport Executives, Transport Operators, RTPI consultants and systems suppliers to discuss and debate current revolution in information; best practice in Real-Time Passenger Information implementation; best practice in achieving optimum ROI in Real-Time Passenger Information; and cutting edge examples of 3rd generation RTPI and ticketing systems.
Key Topics Include:
Successfully Implementing an RTPI SystemAssessment of RTPI SystemsCase Study – ImplementationBest Practice in RTPI DisseminationOpen Data ProtocolTraffic ManagementCutting Edge Technology in RTPI3rd Generation RTPIRTPI to Alert Operators to ProblemsRTPI to Manage DisruptionRTPI when Facing DisruptionSocial Media in RTPI DisseminationPersonalising Information for IndividualsEstablishing Passenger needsDelivering On-board RTPI
If you need to reduce carbon footprint and congestion by moving your city’s travelling public from private to public transport, or increase the attractiveness of your transport operation to the public, Real-Time Passenger Information 2013 is a must attend conference.

http://www.eurotransportmagazine.com/events/upcoming-events/real-time-passenger-information-2013/overview/

FIA, iMobility Challenge Netherlands:
2013-09-11 09:00 - 15:30
iMobility Challenge Netherlands: REGISTER TO THE EVENT
With the motto “intelligent mobility for Smart Cities” and the vision to demonstrate how European cities can be provided with smart, energy-efficient, low-pollution and safe transport systems, this event will be a high-level technology demonstration day, taking place at the Valkenburg airstrip (close to The Hague) on 11 September 2013.
Participants will have a chance to take the driver’s seat and experience a diverse variety of technologies, systems, services & actual deployment examples in the field of intelligent mobility.
In particular the event will be divided into four areas: efficient, cooperative, smart and safe mobility.
Organised by the FIA and with the assistance of the Royal Dutch Touring Club (ANWB), attendees will include the world’s leading motoring organisations, leading mobility experts, universities, industry CEOs and international and national policy makers as well as other dignitaries, and the Media. Make sure to register and block the date to attend this exciting event. Attendance is free of charge, please register here:
http://www.imobilitychallenge.eu/roadshow/view/id/3
Demonstrations will take place at the Valkenburg airstrip
– View preliminary agenda here
http://www.imobilitychallenge.eu/files/events/files/Valkenburg_Poster.pdf
– View list of confirmed demos here
http://www.fiaregion1.com/download/iMobilityChallenge/demosv3_1.pdf
– View list of hotels near event venue here http://www.fiaregion1.com/download/iMobilityChallenge/hotels_list.pdf

European Mobility Week
2013-09-15 23:00 - 2013-09-20 22:59
Cities and towns across Europe and beyond are encouraged to make a real difference to mobility in their area by signing up and taking part inEuropean Mobility Week 2013.
The campaign is an excellent opportunity to promote sustainable mobility to citizens, enact a new measure related to better public transport, and to progress towards a more sustainable, efficient and pleasant mobility culture. Registration can be completed online and each registered city is displayed on the European Mobility Week website.
All local authorities that represent a town or city are invited to get involved. Last year’s campaign saw a total of 2,158 cities from 39 countries register their participation.
To be eligible, the registering authority must comply with a charter drawn up in consultation with various national European partners. Alternatively, where appropriate, a charter that has been adapted to the national constraints of a country is acceptable.
By signing the charter, cities commit to three measures: to organise a week of activities around this year’s theme “Clean air – it’s your move!”, to implement at least one new permanent measure which contributes to modal transfer from the private car to an environmentally sound means of transport, and to set aside one or several areas that are reserved solely for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport for at least one whole day (“In Town Without My Car” day).
Non-commercial organisations operating at EU level can also get involved by becoming an Associated Partner. Associated Partners contribute to the success of the campaign by promoting and supporting participation, sharing their expertise and involving their members or member associations.
This year, the campaign will focus on cleaning our air through better mobility choices. Under the theme “Clean air – it’s your move!” the link between mobility and air quality will be explored, as well as the myriad health and environmental benefits that come with lowering urban air pollution. More information on this year’s theme is available in the Thematic Guidelines 2013.
To register, click here.

Global Smart City China Congress & Award
2013-09-16 05:00 - 2013-09-18 14:00 | 32, 32
Welcome to Global Smart City China Congress & Award
Global Smart City China Congress & Award will serve as a platform for all the stakeholders involved in smart cities to disseminate, share and exchange information, make new collaborations, and work together to discover and expand business opportunities.
Info: By the middle of the 21st century, it is estimated that the urban population will almost double, increasing from approximately 3.4 billion in 2009 to 6.4 billion in 2050, representing 70% of the world’s population. The scale of urbanization is unprecedented and the process is still ongoing across the Asia Pacific region and the globe. Cities will be at the heart of world development in the next few decades. Nevertheless, this urban world comes with a complex set of environmental, economic and social challenges: climate change, high consumption of energy, depleting of natural resources, slowdown in economic development and higher demands from citizens for better services and greater participation in public decision. In this context, government and business leader came to the realization that cities must take the lead to keep pace with rapid technological change, and create networks that connect people, knowledge and services. If we fully utilize the range of technologies that are now available and build smarter cities, we will not only find solutions to age‐old issues but also break through into new thresholds of development.
Visit the website for further information: http://www.szwgroup.com/2013/smartcity/index.asp

ITS and Road Safety Forum
2013-09-16 06:00 - 2013-09-17 15:00 | 31, 31
Effectively integrating Intelligent Transport Systems and safety measures to enable smarter use of transport networks
Following the success of the ITS and Road Safety Forum Qatar 2012, where global leaders in the ITS and road safety industry came together in Qatar to uncover the latest project updates and industry developments, we are pleased to bring the event to Qatar again for 2013. The 2012 forum was opened by HE Eng. Nasser Al Mawlawi, President of Public Works Authority, Ashghal, which was attended by more than 300 international and local executives who are shaping the future of ITS and road safety in the region.
See their website for more details: http://www.itsroadsafetyqatar.com/
Follow @ITSSafetyQatar on TWITTER

OPTIMISM project Final Conference
2013-09-16 06:30 - 14:00 | 47, 47
The OPTIMISM project (www.optimismtransport.eu) is defining and assessing which of the future changes in the passenger transport system would lead to a sustainable way of travelling, enabling people to travel more efficiently, cleaner and more safely, without compromising mobility.
The project’s Final Conference will present these results and will also be addressed by keynote speaker Michael Cramer, German MEP of the Greens/European Free Alliance party and member of the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee.
Registration is required (free). Conference language is English. Further details including agenda, location and registration form at http://www.optimismtransport.eu/conference

3rd IRU/EU Road Transport Conference and eco-driving seminar
2013-09-16 07:00 - 2013-09-17 14:30 | 50, 50
On 16 September the International Road Transport Union (IRU) will host the 3rd Road Transport Conference in Vilnius. The conference will be followed by the eco-driving seminar on 17 September where the European project ECOeffect will present its eco-driving training programme.
For more information on the programme, visit the IRU website.For more information on the ECOeffect training programme, click here.
