Urban Transport and the Environment
The 19th International Conference on Urban Transport and the Environment will take place from 29 to 31 May 2013 in Kos, Greece.
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| When |
29 May 2013, 00:00 CET
to 31 May 2013, 12:05 CET |
| Where | Kos, Greece |
| Contact Name | Wessex Institute of Technology |
| Contact Phone | 44 (0) 238 029 3223 |
| Attendees |
This conference will be a forum for attendees from various interdisciplinary groups to discuss the latest trends and issues in the field. |
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Like many economic activities that are infrastructure-intensive, the
transport sector has a significant impact on development and welfare.
However, the issues of transportation and protection of the environment
can sometimes be difficult to reconcile. On one side, transportation
supports the increasing mobility demands from passengers and freight,
ranging from urban areas to international trade. On the other side,
developing transport infrastructure can encourage greater car use,
leading to congestion. As a result, the transportation sector is
becoming increasingly linked to environmental problems.
Innovative systems, new approaches and original ideas can make a
difference, but need to be thoroughly tested and critically evaluated
before they can be implemented in practice. Moreover, there is a growing
need for integration with telecommunications systems and IT
applications in order to improve safety, security and efficiency.