Transed 2012

Svayam, an initiative of S.J.Charitable Trust, India is proud to announce that the 13th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons (TRANSED 2012) will take place in India from September 17-20, 2012 at Hotel The Lalit, New Delhi, Barakhamba Avenue, Connaught Place, New Delhi, 110 001, India.

The Theme of TRANSED 2012

“Seamless access for all: Universal Design in Transport systems and built infrastructure, a key element in the creation of livable cities.”

Sub Themes

• Role of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)

• Best Practices and Innovations

• Accessible Tourism: Conservation, Access to the Historic and Natural Heritage

• Environmental Impact, Sustainability, and Accessibility of Integrated Multi-modal Systems

• Accessible Public Transport (Bus Rapid Transit, Metro, Para-transit systems etc.)

• Highway Design and Safety

• Pedestrian Mobility & Safety for Livable Communities

• Rural Access and Mobility

• Implementation, monitoring and enforcement

• Potential of Technology in Accessibility for All (Information Technology, Accessibility Aids etc.)

• Others 
  
  

Language of the Conference

The conference will be held in English.

Host

Svayam, An initiative of S.J.Charitable Trust, India

Co-Host

Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

Principal Supporting Organisations 

Ministry of Transport, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi

Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

Canadian Transportation Agency

Corporate Partner

Jindal SAW Ltd.

Exhibition  Partner

BarrierBreak Technologies

Co-Sponsor

Transportation Research Board, USA

Conference Venue