Why attend Bus Rapid Transit World Australia:    As part of the 2nd annual Urban Transport World event, Bus Rapid Transit World Australia unites bus transport operators, transport authorities, government agencies and suppliers to evaluate the effectiveness of BRT as a public transport solution.   BRT as a cost effective public transport solution – hear why an increasing number of cities are adopting BRT to improve mobility and relieve congestion BRT design and implementation – Transport authorities share case studies of the factors to consider in designing, implementing and integrating a BRT system into existing transport infrastructure Operational efficiency and service delivery – BRT operators evaluate the latest technologies and solutions for servicing demand, increasing patronage and achieving on-time running and reliability BRT vs. light rail – how does BRT compare against light rail and what are the design principles for converting BRT systems to light rail?     Bus Rapid Transit World Australia 2010 creates a vital platform for decision makers in the bus industry to share experiences, discuss challenges and develop key relationships.   Want to find out more... >>Download the brochure >> Register online now

Conference delegates participating in panel About Bus Rapid Transit World Australia:   Forming part of the 2nd annual Urban Transport World event, Bus Rapid Transit World Australia has been designed specifically to address the key issues affecting the growth and development of BRT and its effectiveness as a mass transit solution in major cities. The conference will bring together bus operators, transit authorities and policy makers from around the world to examine issues such as the business case for BRT, infrastructure design, operational and maintenance issues, the role of BRT in transit oriented development, financing BRT and how BRT compares against other modes of transport.     Bus Rapid Transit World Australia is a stand alone conference that forms part of the Urban Transport World event, a leading national strategic forum for executives involved in financing, building and operating urban transport infrastructure. >>Book the conference

Urban Transport World Australia 2010 event at a glance:

Pre Conference Day Monday 22 February 2010 – Bus Rapid Transit World Australia

• BRT: Meeting the transit needs of local economies
• Design and Implementation
• Operations and Delivery
• BRT versus Light Rail
   

• Public Transport – A Vision for the Future
• Investing in Transport Infrastructure
• Infrastructure Finance and Risk Management
• Planning, Partnerships and Coordination

• Public Transport Strategy – a State by State perspective
• Intermodality and Integration
• Operational Efficiency & Service Delivery

• Developing and Investing in Urban Rail Infrastructure
• Major Projects and New Lines
• Stream A: Signaling, Communications and New Technologies
• Stream B: Operations, Infrastructure Upgrades & Maintenance

• IT and Innovation in Mass Transit
• Intelligent Transport Systems
• Next Generation Tolling Solutions
• Smart Cards and Fare System Management