Chuck Reed
“We look forward to welcoming the world’s top transportation minds to San Jose this fall. With the opening of our new airport this year, the addition of high-speed rail, the extension of BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) and now the development of a first podcar system in the U.S., it’s San Jose’s goal to build one of the world’s great transit-friendly cities,” said San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed.
“We place significant value on the development of transit options for residents and visitors that further the San Jose Green Vision. Podcars definitely will help us reach our Green Vision goals, while serving as a model for other cities around the world.” said Reed.
Welcome to Podcar City: San Jose, Innovating Sustainable Communities
Dear Visitor,
the 4th Podcar City Conference (PCCC4) will be held on October 27-29, 2010 at San Jose City Hall, 200 East Santa Clara Street, in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Conference Presenters are the International Institute for Sustainable Transportation (INIST), the City of San Jose, the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) and Kompass, a network for local authorities interested in Podcars (PRT).
Hear from the world’s top experts about how Podcars—a cutting-edge technology that blends the convenience of the personal automobile with the environmental benefits of mass transit─ can fundamentally change the way we deliver transit services and integrate land use and transportation. By attending Podcar City San José, you’ll gain valuable insight on:
- ATN’s expanding market in Asia, Europe and the U.S.
- Podcar design, modalities and business models
- Technological advances in control systems and materials
- Integration of Podcars with traditional transit systems
- Achieving green technology, sustainability and smart growth goals
- Technical, financial and policy challenges
- Plus more!
Who Should Attend: Public works, transportation, airport and planning directors; engineering and technical professionals; land use and transportation planners; researchers and educators, policy makers and environmental leaders, regulatory officials and energy experts, designers, architects and finance experts.
Register Now: Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the brightest minds in the industry, explore the latest technology and expand your network!
Early-bird registration extended through September 24th, 2010
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August 12 2010
First launched in September 2006, the annual TOD MarketPlace brings city officials and developers together around transit-oriented plans and development opportunities in order to help them realize their vision. In a public forum, the panel discusses the merits and challenges of building out the plan, including densities, financial feasibility, street designs, and community engagement. [more]
July 08 2010
I have often heard the following comment: "PRT is a solution looking for a problem." Initially I was a bit puzzled by this statement, yet as time passes I have become more and more troubled with the apparent lack of knowledge, or care, expressed in this empty proclamation. I agree we don’t have a problem in our global transportation sector - we have a growing number of disasters; those prior, current and heading right at us. For those who have turned a blind eye, let’s review a few arguments for promoting a smart, substantial and innovative solution: [more]
July 08 2010
As a result of widespread demand, the PRT conference returns to Heathrow on 21st – 23rd September 2010 and will enable delegates to ride on the LHR T5 PRT system, assess its efficiency and explore its future roles in public transport, development, as an alternative to the car and an exciting addition to the urban environment. [more]
July 08 2010
Kerry-Lieberman not up to 21st Century Science Dartmouth Professor of Environmental Studies Michael Dorsey is impatient with a world making 21 st century policy decisions for the 22 nd century, based on 20 th century, pre-interest information. The data are in: climate change is occurring at an alarming rate. The intensity of storms is increasing. These are livelihood survival issues that transcend the petty world of politics and race. [more]
July 08 2010
‘We have seen the market develop over the past 15 years first hand. From a small niche at the time, towards the growing interest experienced today’, says 2getthere commercial director Robbert Lohmann. ‘Where these types of systems were initially unknown and thus not considered, more and more decision makers are becoming aware of the possibilities. Now it is up to the market place to ensure we make true on the promise and potential.’ According to Lohmann the new applications (Masdar, Heathrow and Suncheon) and the current active studies (a.o. San Jose) are playing an important role in this process. [more]
Facts
The conference is held at San Jose City Hall October 27-29 2010. Exhibitions will take place inside and outside of the Rotunda. For the public there will be special events at the Tech Museum and at the City Hall. The registration fee will be from just $320 (early bird & organizational affiliation) up to about $800 for late registrations. Please note that there is only 319 seats available at the main lecture hall. Complete information with possibility for early bird registration is available here.
For questions please email sanjose@podcarcity.org
The previous conference in Sweden - Malmo san be seen here: http://www.podcar.org/cop15/
