**Cities of Tomorrow - Choices for Sustainable Transport,
Air Quality and Energy**
23-24 February 2006, New Delhi, India
Organized by: UITP, the International Association of
Public Transport and IIEC, the International Institute for Energy Conservation.
Supporting organizations:
Ministry of Urban Development, New Delhi
United Nations Development Program, New Delhi
The World Bank, New Delhi
Delhi Metro Rail Company (DMRC), New Delhi
Venue:
Conference Hall
The Associated of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in India
(ASSOCHAM)
ASSOCHAM House
47 – Prithviraj Road
New Delhi 110011
Goals:
Review ever-increasing challenges in urban transportation
Review increasing impact of urban transportation on air pollution and health
Discuss policy and technology options and opportunities for sustainable
development of the urban transport sector
Define an agenda for integrated research in transport sector encompassing
technology, air quality and health
Workshop description:
The importance of public transportation and technological options is well-recognized
by Indian policy and decision-makers. Several efforts by the urban development
departments across the country (central and state governments) are in progress,
which target developing an optimally priced transport system with the goal of
providing viable transport systems for all members of society. At the same time,
policy-makers concerned with promoting environmentally sound practices, specifically
for improving ambient air quality, have been working towards setting standards
and common practices. The relationship between air quality, energy and health
impacts is also evident and being brought in to the policy debate. This two
day workshop will bring together local and international speakers to look at
existing best practices and to discuss and debate desirable actions for possible
future requirements for research, policy and technology.
Who should attend?
Policy-makers in the urban development sector from central and state government
Project developers
Urban transport planners
Public and private collective transport operators
Research institutes
Project developers
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Conservation (IIEC); email
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For more information contact:
Mahesh Patankar
Sr. Project Manager
International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC)
401-B Delta
Hiranandani Gardens
Powai 400 076
Mumbai, India
Tel: + 91 22 5503 1021-24
Fax: + 91 22 5503 1025
Cell: + 91 98202 25248
Email:
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Organized by: UITP, the International Association of
Public Transport and IIEC, the International Institute for Energy Conservation.