BRT – Creating a stimulus for Future Growth
Monday 1 & Tuesday 2 December 2014 BRTuk Annual Conference BRT – Creating a stimulus for Future Growth Organised by: Media partner: Marriott Hotel, Edinburgh Sponsored by: Host City Supporters: Secure your place: www.TransportXtra.com/events Dimitri Popov, Senior Lending Officer, European Investment Bank Professor John Miles, David Eve, Project Manager, Keith Brown MSP, Cabinet Lawrence Shakman, Project Manager, Transport Secretary for Infrastructure, Strategic Advisor, MitsuiTransport for Greater Scotland Investment and Cities Arup Sustainable Projects Manchester Keynote Speaker Day One: Monday 1 December 2014 12.00 Registration and set-up 14:00 Opening BRT UK Eighth Annual Conference Dr Bob Tebb, Chair, BRTuk 14.10 Welcome Cllr Russell Imrie, Chair, SEStran 14.15 Introduction to the Edinburgh Trams Tom Norris, General Manager, Edinburgh Trams 16.40 ■ West of England BRT David George, Associate, Steer Davies Gleave ■ Belfast Ciaran de Burca, Director of Transport Projects, Department for Regional Development (NI) Study Tour: Edinburgh Trams 14.45 ■ Luton Dunstable Busway –one year on Dave Perry, Infrastructure Development Engineer (major Projects), Luton Borough Council Study Tour Depart Visit to depot, control room and maintenance facilities 16.00 Study Tour Return to Marriott Hotel Afternoon tea and exhibition 16.20 Opening keynote ■ Leigh-Salford-Manchester Busway David Eve, Technical Head of BRT, Parsons Brinckerhoff ■ Strathclyde: Fastlink Gordon Dickson, Bus Development Manager, Strathclyde Passenger Transport Questions and discussion follow Scottish Smart Ticketing Initiative Gordon Hanning, Head of Concessionary Travel and Integrated Ticketing, Transport for London 18.10 Questions and discussion follow 19.00 Reception sponsored by: BRT Progress Forum 2014 19.30 Conference Dinner sponsored by: Chair: Alan Brett, Director, Atkins Post Dinner networking sponsored by: 16.35 www.brtuk.org Close of day one Dinner and networking BRTuk is an association launched in 2006 dedicated to the sharing of information and good practice about bus based rubber tyred rapid transit systems. BRTuk seeks to enhance understanding of bus rapid transit and what it can do, and allow a fair and informed comparison against other modes. Membership comprises all aspects of the sector including local authorities, consultants, operators, suppliers and contractors. Day Two: Tuesday 2 December 2014 08.00 Registration and Exhibition Study Tour: Forth Replacement crossing Information and Infrastructure 13.55 Getting passenger infrastructure and information right for day one – the proven lessons from existing schemes Peter Warman, Consultant to FWT Simon Fairbank, National Sales Manager, RSL 08:15 Leave Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Visit to Forth Bridge Contact Centre – BRT Linking Regions 09.00 Keynote Speech Keith Brown MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities 14.25 09.45 Forth Replacement Crossing Project – The Queensferry Crossing and Public Transport Strategy Lawrence Shackman, Forth Replacement Crossing Project Manager 14.45 Questions and discussion RTPI – Implementation Jim Grieve, Programme Manager, SEStran Stuart Maxwell, Director, WYG Closing Keynote presentation 14.50 Bus or Tram? The Future is Electric Professor John Miles, Strategic Advisor, Mitsui-Arup Sustainable Projects National Traffic Control Centre A walk through tour 15.20 Closing thoughts Dr Bob Tebb, Chair, BRTuk Study Tour Return to Marriott Hotel Morning coffee and exhibition 15.30 Tea and conference close 10.15 Questions and discussion 10.30 10.45 BRT Linking Countries and Continents 11.40 Istanbul – BRT Linking Countries and Continents Sibel Bulay, Local Governments Editor, EKOiQ; Founder EMBARQ Turkey Programme highlights: ● Study Tour: Edinburgh Tram ● Priviledged updates on UK schemes ● Study Tour: Forth Replacement crossing & National Traffic Control Centre ● Exceptions networking opportunities ● European Investment Bank presentation Finance and Funding 12.10 Public Transport – A Financing Perspective Dimitri Popov, Senior Lending Officer, Western Europe Department, European Investment Bank 12.30 Questions and discussion 12.40 Lunch & Exhibition sponsored by: 13.40 BRT UK AGM David Eve, Secretary, BRT UK (members only) BOOKING INFORMATION CONFIRMATION The fee is inclusive of papers, refreshments, lunches and networking dinner. Early booking required to secure accommodation in the conference hotel. The Edinburgh Marriott is a 4 Star Hotel conveniently located on the Glasgow Road close to both the airport, mainline stations in Edinburgh city centre (and the tram depot). You will receive a receipted VAT invoice and joining instructions which includes a map, directions and travel information. If your booking has not been acknowledged seven days prior to the event please contact us to confirm your booking has been received on 0845 270 7965. DELEGATE RATES Inc. Hotel £425 +VAT £375 +VAT First delegate Each additional delegate Conference only £345 +VAT £255 +VAT BRT MEMBER RATES BRT UK MEMBER RATES Inc. Hotel First delegate Each additional delegate £355 +VAT £275 +VAT BRT UK Membership £275 Conference only £255 +VAT £195 +VAT CANCELLATION If for any reason you are unable to attend, cancellations received in writing by 07.11.14 will receive a refund less an administrative charge of £100 + VAT. There will be no refunds for cancellations made after this date. Substitutions can be made at any time at no further cost. DATA PROTECTION ACT The data you provide will be held on a Join today and enjoy 18 months for the price of 12 database in accordance with the Data To apply BRTUK Member discounted rates online, quote promocode: Protection Act (1998). Your details may be passed to other companies who wish to BRTUKMEMBER when booking. HOW TO BOOK Secure your place online at: www.TransportXtra.com/shop/events If requesting an invoice online you will be prompted for a purchase order number. Please have this ready. contact you for marketing and communication purposes. If you do not wish your information to be passed on, please write to the Database Manager at Landor LINKS Ltd, Apollo House, 359 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5QY. 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