Transport Futures 2009: Road Pricing & Public Acceptance Workshops (Nov. 13)

Transport Futures 2009: Road Pricing & Public Acceptance Workshops
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 - 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Special half-day workshop for NGOs, community groups, activists and students
Metropolitan Hotel, Toronto, Ontario
Special "Early, Early Bird" Rate: $90.00 (until Oct. 23rd)
http://www.transportfutures.ca

Can changing the way we pay for our roads encourage multi-modal
transportation choices, decrease traffic congestion, improve air quality and
generate dedicated revenues for renewing aging infrastructure? International
research and experience has shown that putting a visual price tag on roads,
like we do with other public utilities, can motivate more sustainable
transport choices while ensuring that road users pay directly for
multi-billion-dollar transportation plans and infrastructure - including
transit, cycling and pedestrian facilities. But how do governments charge a
user fee for roads when mentioning the words "toll" or "congestion charge"
or "tax" raises a multitude of public concerns and opinions?

Don't miss Transport Futures 2009 where, with the help of European and North
American experts, we will delve deeper into public acceptance issues and
provide recommendations for and against road pricing. Speakers include:
. Patrick DeCorla-Souza, Federal Highway Administration, USA
. Andrew Price, Halcrow Consulting, United Kingdom
. Ferry Smith, Royal Dutch (Automobile) Touring Club, The Netherlands
. Ken Buckeye, Minnesota Department of Transportation, USA
. Robin Lindsey, University of Alberta, Canada

Seating is limited. Visit  <http://www.transportfutures.ca/>
http://www.transportfutures.ca for our exciting program and registration
information. Email info-XS9+L/t3R/+cMs1VvNaljSwD8/[email protected] or call Rose at 905-760-7777
x.101 if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you on November
13th!!





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