IATSS 2012 International Symposium and Workshop
Transportation and Safety for the Coming Age
Learning from the Lessons of the Great East Japan Earthquake
Overview
Date: 20-21 September 2012
Location: U Thant Hall, UNU Headquarters
Organizers: International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences (IATSS), UNU-ISP
Languages: English and Japanese (simultaneous interpretation available)
Contact: Keiko Sakaguchi, UNU-ISP: sakaguchi@unu.edu
Since its establishment in September 1974, the International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences has sought to contribute to the realization of an ideal transportation environment by furthering international, interdisciplinary research on issues related to traffic and safety.
After the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, IATSS launched a special project of “comprehensive research on earthquake crisis management and the realization of a safe, secure transportation environment.” We held a special symposium last November, and in March of this year compiled recommendations that were presented to the Reconstruction Agency and to other related government agencies.
This fiscal year, from Thursday, 20 September to Friday, 21 September, we will host a two-day international symposium, Transportation and Safety for the Coming Age: Learning from the Lessons of the Great East Japan Earthquake, that will bring together many experts from Japan and overseas to share their knowledge with each other and with the world.
Registration
To register for this event, please click on the link below and complete the registration form. Registration will be closed when it reaches the capacity.
Reister Online
(Linked to IATSS website)
Programme
Thursday, 20 September
| 9:45-12:30 | Session by IATSS International Exchange Department
Traffic Safety Policies: An International Comparison of Policy Changes Young transportation researchers from seven countries (areas) will make a presentation concerning the traffic accident situations and changes to traffic safety policies and regulations in each country over the last 60 years (1950-2010), while also addressing the implications suggested by such a comparison. Presenters:
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| 13:30-17:30 | Session by IATSS Symposium Department
Traffic Safety in the Future In 2010, IATSS held a well-received talk and symposium titled “Traffic Safety in the Future.” This time we will hold a lecture and panel discussion by distinguished experts from various fields to raise global awareness of traffic safety issues and to pursue in-depth discussions about the future direction of traffic safety. Presenters:
Panel Discussion |
Friday, 21 September
| 13:30-17:00 | Session by IATSS Special Research Project Team on Great East Japan Earthquake
Transportation and Safety during Emergencies After the disaster from The Great East Japan Earthquake, we have conducted broad-ranging discussion on the restoration and new creation of the areas affected by the disaster.Based on those activities so far, now we look forward to inviting experts concerned together from both Japan and overseas for in-depth discussion of “Transportation and Safety during Emergencies” from a variety of viewpoints. Explanation of Objective Research Report Keynote Address Panel Discussion Moderator:Takayuki Kishii / IATSS
IATSS VISION Declaration |
