Theme: “Safe, Smart and Sustainable Transport Systems for Global Economic Growth”
Organized by the African Transportation Professionals Networking Group in collaboration with Transport Sectors, Professionals, Universities, Industries, and Stakeholders
AFRICAN – AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING GROUP
invites you to submit abstract(s) of not more than 300 words to the secretariat
Email: ictatransportprofessionals@gmail.com
International contact: +1 202-641-2598
About the Conference
- Research findings, best practices, case studies, problem-solving, involving countries from all over Africa and beyond, America, Europe, and Asia.
- Multimodal transport, road, rail, and airport, effective maintenance, pavement management systems, data monitoring, performance assessment, life-cycle cost analysis, road safety, risk management,
- Low volume roads, innovative design, construction materials, smart cities, intelligent transport systems, transport services, capacity building, road agency governance, PPP/ funding mechanism
Important Deadlines
- Abstract Submission: October 30, 2023
- Full paper Submission: December 31, 2023
- Early bird Registration: March 31, 2024
- Regular Registration: May 31, 2024
- Final Presentation & Full Paper Submission: June 30, 2024
- Late Registration: July 28, 2024
Proposed Topics
- Road Asset Infrastructure Management.
- Intermodal Infrastructure Planning and Development: Transport modes integration to facilitate smooth flow of goods and passengers.
- Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Approach in Transport Infrastructure Development and Management.
- Effective Urban Mass Transport Systems.
- Planning for and Management of the Complementary Role of Rail and Road Modes of Transport.
- Application of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Improvement of Transportation of Goods and People.
- Traffic and Infrastructure Safety Issues to be addressed for Sustainable Transportation.
- Promoting Road Safety for Vulnerable Road Users.
- Safer Road by Infrastructure Design and Operation.
- Sustainable Funding for Transport Infrastructure Development and Maintenance.
- Removal of Non-tariff Barriers for Smooth Freight Movement.
- Environmental Issues to be Considered/Addressed to Support Sustainable Regional Transportation.
- Building Climate-Resilient Roads, Adapting Road Design to a Changing Climate.
- Incorporating Climate Resilience into Asset Management Systems.
- Connected and Automated Vehicles – Challenges and Opportunities for Road Operators and Road Authorities.
- Smart Transportation.
- Readying Roads for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles.
- The role of sustainable transportation systems in reducing congestion in major metropolitan areas in Africa.
- Planning and Design to Support Safe Transport, including Provisions for Non-Motorized Transport.
- Technology Transfer Centers for Promoting Implementation of Effective Procedures, Transportation Systems, and Technologies at the Local Level.
- New Technologies for Road Construction and Maintenance of Unpaved Roads.
- Challenges and Solutions for Management of Unpaved Roads.
Committees
International Planning/ Organizing Committee
- Dr. Simon Oladele, Ph.D., Pr.Eng, M.ASCE
ICTA Chairperson/ International Coordinator - Prof. Glenn Robinson, MA. MM.,
Institute for Urban Research, Morgan State University, MD, USA
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