How does weather affect transport, and what information does the sector need to understand the potential future impacts of climate change? In a changing world where we are ever more mobile and ever more connected, this is a topic that many transport stakeholders need to consider. The Met Office co-leads the EU Horizon2020 research project PRIMAVERA, exploring how the latest generation of high-resolution global climate models could enhance our ability to study European ext

ETC 2019 Technical Visits and Tours! This year @etcdublin2019 delegates have the opportunity to participate in a number of exciting tours and excursions. Join our friends from Dublin City Council who will be hosting two bicycle tours on the Wednesday and Thursday of the conference. Take in some of Dublin’s most scenic landmarks. If running is more your pace, join our early morning crew on Thursday and Friday whose course will be through numerous city parks and bridges over th

Young Researchers' and Practitioners' Forum The Young Researchers’ and Practitioners’ Forum (YRPF) is a special is a series of special seminars for young professionals. Early career researchers and practitioners are invited to present their work to the participants of the European Transport Conference. The Young Researchers’ and Practitioners’ Forum is also organised by young professionals with early-stage, experimental projects and research ideas being explicitly welcome. Th

The Rail Planning and Policy is focused on developing the knowledge on planning, economics and use of heavy rail. Enhancement of the quality of the rail network and its use is pivotal. The political and economic organisation of developing rail networks and customers' satisfaction with train use are key elements in the programme. Also this year, lots of interesting presentations will be available on those topics, which include: - Regulation and reform: International compar

We’re delighted to report that our most recent Transport Modelling training course for Non-Modellers, has been extremely well received by delegates in Sheffield. Taking place in February 2019, the course was designed as a collaboration between tftp and Sheffield City Council, giving attendees a comprehensive introduction to transport modelling whilst addressing their specific strategic transport planning needs. Hosted in Sheffield’s historic Town Hall, 24 delegates from Sheff