Bringing Research and Practice Together

The unique feature of the European Transport Conference is its multi-seminar approach. The structure of the Conference has been enhanced to embrace a balance of practice and research. Delegates have access to these two distinct but overlapping aspects of transport and can move between sessions of great diversity.

The distinctions are drawn into two main areas:

Transport Policy and Operations includes seminars of direct relevance to transport planners and engineers with case studies as well as policy development. These cover local and national policy initiatives, transnational transport policy in Europe, as well as the broader implications of the climate change and sustainability agenda. Seminars also focus on the practical aspects of transport demand management, transport engineering and traffic safety, freight and logistics, local and interurban public transport, funding for transport, transport impacts of tourism and the delivery and operation of roads policy.

Research to Inform Decision-Making in Transport includes seminars with a more methodological focus covering innovative and applied methods. While these sessions are more directed towards those working in transport research, they do also have practical applications to transport.