Urban Mass Transit

Moving towards a reliable and sustainable world class integrated transportation system
Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur 16th & 17th March 2009
"People tend to perceive congestion as the main cause of urban transportation problems. However, traffic congestion is not the root but rather the manifestation of the intertwining technical and institutional problems affecting urban transportation."

Dr. Hussein S. Lidasan, Transport Economist, National Centre for Transportation Studies, University of the Philippines in Diliman

Leveraging public transport accessibility and sustainability via effective transportation infrastructure planning and traffic management strategies

Featuring an esteem panel of speakers:

Neil Smith Managing Director Torrens Transit, Adelaide, South Australia Councillor Adam Giambrone Chair Toronto Transit Commission, Canada Prof. Dr. Ahmad Farhan Director General Malaysian Institute Of Road Safety Research (MIROS) Zoolina Mohd Naim Senior General Manager, Bus Operations Rapid KL Prakasam Silveste Deputy Head Fare Collection Land Transport Authority of Singapore Ng Peng Hoe Director, Circle Line SMRT Trains Ltd, Singapore Jon Pizey Design Partner dem, Australia B C Yen President Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation. Taiwan Mr. Ek Sittivaekin Chief of Policy Planning Bureau State Railway of Thailand Guiling A. Mamondiong Undersecretary for Railways Department of Transportation and Communications, Philippines Ernesto L. Camarillo Consultant on Transport and Traffic Management Makati City Mayor Office, Philippines Elly Sinaga Director for Urban Transport System Development Ministry of Transportation, Indonesia Shahril Ridza Ridzuan Managing Director Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd

Key benefits of attending:

Discussing proven methodologies and practical solutions in improving urban transportation within the Asia arena Discovering strategies to create an integrated transportation system Exploring state of art infrastructure development and latest trend on urban planning Implementing clean air initiatives in reducing green house gas emission Capturing emerging technologies in public transportations Improving bus and rail network and regulations within cities Leveraging public transportation efficiency and accessibility in traffic congestion alleviation

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Day 1

Monday 16th March 2009

0830 0900 Registration & morning coffee Introduction and welcoming remarks by the Chairperson 1200 Session Four Mass transit as a part of an holistic urban system to maximise economic, cultural and social benefits Outlining the holistic urban system approach to delivering urban mass transit projects Analysing the benefits of establishing a clear unified strategic vision and political blueprint within an urban planning framework to deliver effective mass transit projects Discussing the issues that impact the success of a mass transit project, such as financial feasibility, land use, social values, liveability, sustainability and market perceptions Reviewing case studies of successful and less effective projects will be presented to illustrate opportunities or missed opportunities to re-brand cities and urban precincts, maximise development and re-vitalise degraded urban areas Case studies will include Potsdama Platz Berlin, Britomart Train Station precinct Auckland, Chatswood to Epping Line Sydney, Airport link Sydney, Air Train Brisbane Jon Pizey Design Partner Dem, Australia Networking luncheon

Transportation Infrastructure Planning

0915 Session One Planning for enhancement of traffic and transportation infrastructure in the city to ensure sustainability Ensuring transportation plans that enhance neighbourhoods and a sense of community within the region Protecting and improving residents' travel choices, safe streets, and pedestrian accessibility Developing transportation plans that are consistent with adopted local land use and environmental preservation goals Involving alternative yet efficient public transport systems integrating rail, bus and taxis Dwelling into the expansion of existing public transport routes and services Ernesto L. Camarillo Consultant on Transport and Traffic Management Makati City Mayor Office, Philippines Session Two Enhancing interconnectivity of public transport network Developing a framework for modelling the optimal modal mix for urban passenger transport Making connections across inter-urban / regional transportation planning Establishing an integrated network of roads and expressways Enhancing capacity of existing road networks to improve safety and reduce travelling time Leveraging economic opportunity with better accessibility from rural areas to key regional town centres Zoolina Mohd Naim Senior General Manager, Bus Operations Rapid KL Morning refreshments and networking break

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Traffic Operation and Management

1345 Session Five Establishing an integrated network of traffic solutions for effective mobility Improving public safety by reducing congestion and facilitating traffic management Including the use of intelligent transport systems to monitor traffic on highways: Video images broadcast to reduce congestion Crime prevention at bus stops and train stations through security surveillance cameras Utilising traffic calming measures to maximize traffic flows Prof. Dr. Ahmad Farhan Director General Malaysian Institute Of Road Safety Research (MIROS) Session Six Controlling road capacity for greater reliance on public transport usage and travel demand management Implementing reform on transport pricing: Constraints and solutions Practicing vehicle ownership control and vehicle usage control Introducing manual road pricing schemes: Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) systems Moving away from predominant vehicle ownership costs to a better balance between it and usage costs Afternoon refreshment and networking break Session Seven Emerging technologies in public transport fare collection Rolling out contactless smart card / ticketing systems for public transport: Electronic fare card technologies Implementing across multiple transport modes: Convenient and easy to use with a myriad of potential uses Capitalising on the excellent marketing and customer service opportunities Examining service delivery and profitability Reviewing the integrated single journey Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) system Prakasam Silveste Deputy Head Fare Collection Land Transport Authority of Singapore

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Session Three Designing a transit oriented development Minimising the need to travel with effective integration of land use and transportation planning Increasing coverage of areas within catchments of transit stations Planning land use and transportation that minimises the residents' need for travel, thus maximising road space Councillor Adam Giambrone Chair Toronto Transit Commission, Canada

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Who should attend

Presidents & Vice Presidents, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Managing Directors, Executive Directors, Directors, General Managers, Senior Managers, Managers and Heads of the following areas: Planning Traffic Management Highways Access and Infrastructure Road Pricing Traffic Members of Parliament Rail Operators / Road Safety Emergency Planning Authority & Regulators Maintenance Technical From the following target sectors: Department / Ministry of Transportation Public Transportation Operators Local Transport Groups Local Authorities Non-Departmental Public Bodies Transport Accident Investigation Agencies Central Government Highway Operators Town Councils Passenger Transport Executives Non Governmental Organisations Transport Unions Forecasting Congestion and Toll Charging Transport Modelling Policy Traffic Commissioners Transport Planners Transport Security Fleet Parking Engineering Communications Rolling Stock Manufacturers

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Transport Security and Safety Challenges

1630 Session Eight Taking a holistic approach to customer service and security Incorporating a strategic safety policy into normal working practice across the entire network Creating an appropriate risk assessment model for the analysis of safety and security requirements Having crisis management in place during transport disaster Adopting communication solutions in increasing safety and security across transport operators Installing CCTV for safety and security benefits and increasing passenger confidence Closing remarks from the Chairperson and end of day one

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Tuesday 17th March 2009

0830 0900 Registration & morning coffee Opening and welcome remarks by the Chairperson 1430

Financial Outlay
Session Six Financing infrastructure investment and risk management Cultivating the benefits and applicability of privately financed infrastructure projects Convincing the government, businesses and the public of the value of the investment Exploring how projects will need to be structured in order to attract private financing Reviewing of the current state of the financing markets for infrastructure projects in Asia today Looking at prospective rate of return to private business B C Yen President Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation, Taiwan Afternoon refreshment and networking break Session Seven Moving toward Public Private Partnership (PPP) in the development of transportation infrastructure Understanding the trends and development of PPPs and the development of transportation infrastructure Recognising activities to be included in transportation partnership Combining public and private sector skills, knowledge and expertise for optimal project delivery Evaluating the risks of public private partnerships for infrastructure projects

Rail and Bus Rapid Transit

0915 Session One Case Study The SMRT Circle Line experience: Running the world's longest fully automated metro line Overcoming operation challenges during network expansion Maintaining service levels and reliability despite infinite changes to existing network configuration Testing and commissioning of expanded network Tackling challenges of construction works through busy roads Ensuring well co-ordination in top down construction Financing maintenance and upgrades on existing lines whilst managing construction costs of the new line Ng Peng Hoe Director, Circle Line SMRT Trains Ltd, Singapore Session Two Understanding the role of rail in providing seamless transportation systems Exploring strategies, new lines and new technologies in ensuring the successful delivery of an advanced metro system Ensuring renewal and maintenance of railway switches and track systems Addressing the safety and reliability issues for the rail industry Meeting the challenge of upgrading and maintaining a 21st century metro Catering to the customer's needs: Extended services, increased capacity and greater safety and security Mr. Ek Sittivaekin Chief of Policy Planning Bureau State Railway of Thailand Morning refreshments and networking break Session Three Rationalisation in the development and standardisation of the quality of railways Rationale behind the construction of the new "ring line: Delivering an increase in capacity Managing capacity on existing lines during the construction of new lines Financing maintenance and upgrades on existing lines whilst managing construction costs of the new line Connecting the new line with existing lines, ensuring interoperability and avoiding disruption Guiling A. Mamondiong Undersecretary for Railways Department of Transportation and Communications, Philippines Session Four Recognising the role of and improving bus network and regulation of city region Addressing the impacts of bus rapid transit lanes on traffic and commuter mobility Raising bus service quality standards Reviewing advances in bus rapid transit, associated technology and systems Building consumer-oriented bus services on a bus way Elly Sinaga Director for Urban Transport System Development Ministry of Transportation, Indonesia Networking luncheon Session Five Succeeding as a private operator in winning contracts under competitive tendering environment Establishing a flexible, reliable and innovative operation Overcoming the challenges to become one of the successful private operators Winning contracts in the Office of Public Transport, Department of Transport and Urban Planning competitive tendering of Adelaide's bus services Continuing commitment to maintaining and improving services to better meet the needs of passengers Neil Smith Managing Director Torrens Transit, Adelaide, South Australia

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Sustainable Transport Development

1645 Session Eight Developing a competitive and sustainable transportation Targeting the problems of congestion, air and noise pollution and the desire for sustainable development Implementing clean air initiatives in reducing green house gas emission Developing the necessary strategic planning and system management capabilities to complement the market Enhancing the use of competitive market structures in transport services Increasing efficiency in the use, provision, financing and management of transport infrastructure Planning for a long-term, sustainable solution: Maximising the lifecycle to avoid future disruptions Closing remarks from the Chairperson and end of day two

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Why you cannot miss this event

Efficient and reliable urban transport systems are crucial in present city development. The urban transport problems are growing acute mainly because of rapid motorization. With fluctuating fuel costs, more individuals are reverting back to public transportation but there has been a huge concern on the reliance of these modes of transport. The major challenge is how to improve the current urban transport situation in order to accommodate the rising demand for more efficient and accessible public transportation. Billions are put in by Governments to build mass rapid transit systems in attempt to ease current traffic situations. Traffic congestion is a very complex phenomenon. One way to look at it is as a demand and supply mismatch. The conveyance of people from one place to another is hindered by deficiencies in the transportation system that cannot cope with the sudden and undirected growth in certain areas. Because of "undirected growth," adequate infrastructure cannot be provided to address the growing demand for travel. Numerous factors and conditions have to be considered to ensure an effective and sustainable transport system. This 2-day conference will bring together government officials, public transport providers, traffic control departments and various organisations to discuss and pave the way for improving the public transport arena within Asia Pacific. It will address the challenges to strategic transportation planning, developing an integrated, intermodal transport system and effective management of traffic operations. We will also explore state of art infrastructure, essential transport security and safety measures, emerging transport technologies as well as financial outlay of public transportation. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a regional transportation meet to gain insights on proven methodologies and practical solutions in establishing an effective and sustainable transport scene within Asia.

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About the Endorser

IMMTA is a non-profit technical and specialized organization dedicated to furthering the concept of multimodal transport throughout the world. The aim of IMMTA is to act as a catalyst for the exchange of ideas and information on modern trade and multimodal transport technologies and logistics, including implications for the environment and global sustainable development. Please visit (www.immta.org) for further information.

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