Welcome to ATPIO
The ATPIO was established in 2004 to serve as a forum where an international community of transportation professionals that share a common heritage could come together to address relevant and emerging issues and challenges in transportation, exchange information and ideas, engage in technology transfer activities, and mentor young professionals eager to join the field. Over the past several decades, transportation professionals of Indian origin have greatly increased in numbers and are engaging in cutting-edge research and practice in both developed and developing countries around the world. Transportation professionals of Indian origin are employed in leading academic institutions, research centers, government transport agencies, and private industry and consulting firms. Many more young professionals of Indian origin are entering the profession every day.
The ATPIO recognizes that there are many complex issues and challenges facing the profession. Growing travel demand and congestion, rising accident rates, energy and environmental sustainability, rapid urbanization, global warming, and globalization of economies are issues that must be addressed to ensure safe and efficient access to goods and services. The activities undertaken by the ATPIO will directly serve to address these global challenges and enhance people's quality of life. The ATPIO organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences where professionals can share information and identify transport solutions that work in a variety of geographical, cultural, and societal contexts. The ATPIO is committed to professional capacity-building and undertakes a range of mentorship activities to help junior and senior professionals alike further develop the skills and knowledge to be successful.
The ATPIO needs your support and participation.
ATIPO Annual Meeting, Sunday, January 22, 2012
The ATPIO Annual Meeting, followed by a Reception, will be held in the Nathan Hale Room of Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington D.C. from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2012.
Nominations for ATPIO Board of Directors and Student Members
Nominations for ATPIO Board of directors, and student members are invited for a two year term starting in 2012. Please submit your nomination highlighting career achievements, envisoned items for ATPIO along with complete contact information preferebly before January 19, 2012 though the applications will be received till the ATPIO anual meeting on January 22, 2012. The nomination file should be in microsoft word or adobe pdf format and sent to atpio.secretary@gmail.com . Please send email to arun_shirole@yahoo.com if there are any questions.
T&DI’s 3rd International Conference on Urban Transportation Systems (ICUTS), November 11-14, 2012 in Paris, France
The Committee on Public Transportation of the Transportation & Development Institute (T&DI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) invites you to submit papers for presentation at the ASCE's Third International Conference on Urban Transportation Systems to be held in November, 2012 in Paris, France. This Conference will offer a forum for civil engineers seeking to address civil engineering applications associated with all modes of public transportation, including bus and rail.
MetroRail India Summit 2012, February 23-24, Hotel Le Méridien, Bengaluru, India
In order to discuss the challenges and emerging business opportunities in achieving the Metrorail projects, planning, finalizing and implementing the Metrorail network to cater to the increasing need for safe, efficient and fast mode of travel network, ITP Publishing Group brings you MetroRail India Summit 2012 on 23 & 24th February 2012 in Bengaluru to discuss, deliberate and explore the emerging business opportunities in the Metrorail sector in India.
ATPIO Free Webinar on August 31, 2011: Would Congestion Pricing Be Worthwhile in India? Lessons from US/International Experience
The Association of Transportation Professionals of Indian Origin (ATPIO) will hold a webinar on “Would Congestion Pricing be Worthwhile in India? Lessons From U.S./International Experience” on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Eastern Time (EST).The webinar is FREE for all the transportation professionals who are interested which includes all the members, student members, non-members and friends of ATPIO.
Shailen Bhatt New Transportation Secretary of DelDOT
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has a new leader, with the swearing-in of Shailen Bhatt. "Shailen offers energy, experience and leadership," said Governor Markell. "Transportation plays a critical role in the daily lives of Delawareans. We face significant challenges in transportation. It was important for us to find someone with strong leadership skills ready to take on those challenges. Shailen offers us local, state and federal level experience. The job demands someone of his caliber."
Ananth Prasad Named FDOT Secretary
Ananth Prasad on April 18, 2011 was named Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) by Governor Rick Scott. Prasad will be responsible for managing the $7-billion agency which oversees infrastructure projects that are vital to Governor Scott's 7-7-7 Jobs Plan, including port dredging, highway expansion and maintenance projects. Prior to his appointment as Secretary of FDOT, Prasad served as the Assistant Secretary for Engineering and Operations for the agency.
TRANSED 2012
The TRANSED conference is designed to review advances in research, profile international breakthroughs, and explore perspectives for technological innovations in response to the mobility challenges of an ageing population and persons with disabilities. It also aims to examine ways to address challenges associated with improving mobility and transportation needs for the elderly and disabled.
Faculty Position IISc Bangalore , March 10, 2011
The Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (India), invites applications from exceptionally bright and motivated candidates, with an established record of independent, high quality research, and commitment to teaching, for tenure-track faculty positions at the Lecturer, Assistant Professor and higher levels in the broad areas of Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Water Resources Engineering. The prospective candidates must have a Ph.D. in one of these areas.
1st Conference of Transportation Research Group of India (CTRG), December 7-10, 2011
The objective of the conference is to provide a unique forum within India for the interchange of ideas among transportationresearchers, educators, managers, policymakers from India and all over the world, with the intention of covering all modes and sectors of transport (road, rail, air, and water; public and private; motorized and non-motorized) as well as all levels (urban, regional, inter-city, and rural transport) and for both passenger as well as freight movement, in India.
Special Issue on Economies of Sustainable Transport in India, Research in Transportation Economics, Elsevier, Paper Submission Deadline, March 31, 2011
Ever since the onset of economic reforms in early 1990s, India has experienced rapid
economic growth along with increase in prosperity and income levels of citizens.
However, this economic growth has also resulted in exponential growth of private vehicle
ownership and use (similar to what US and Europe have experienced in early 1950s and
late 1960s, respectively), which coupled with increase in population and other related
factors, has resulted in transportation problems, namely accident, congestion, and
pollution, at a severe level.
ATIPO Annual Meeting, Sunday, January 23, 2011
The ATPIO Annual Meeting, followed by a Reception, will be held in the Nathan Hale Room of Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington D.C. from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 23, 2011.
Ministry of Urban Development: Government of India .
The Ministry of Urban Development is responsible for formulating policies, supporting programs, monitoring programs and coordinate the activities of various Central Ministries, State Governments and other nodal authorities in so far as the relate to urban development concerning all the issues in the country.
Job Announcement: Transit Supervisor Position .
King County Metro Transit (headquartered in Seattle, Washington) is filling one existing vacancy and generating a list of eligible candidates to fill the Transit Supervisor position.
ISATS2010: First International Symposium on Advances in Transport Sustainability, Memorial Union, Arizona State University, Tempe Campusm,November 17-19, 2010.
The Association of Transportation Professionals of Indian Origin (ATPIO), with the support of the International Road Federation (IRF) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB), is proud to bring you the First International Symposium on Advances in Transport Sustainability (ISATS) to be hosted at Arizona State University, Tempe Campus in beautiful Arizona. ATPIO is pleased to launch this series of symposia with a view to addressing one of the greatest challenges confronting transportation professionals worldwide.
International Workshop on Transportation Planning and Implementation Methodologies for Developing Countries (TPMDC), December, 15-17, 2010, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Mumbai, India
The TPMDC series of international workshop started in December 1996 focusing on the emerging trends in transportation
systems engineering suitable for developing countries. Since then seven international workshops have been conducted
every alternate year. Over these years the TPMDC has emerged a coveted platform for the practitioners and researchers
where state-of-the-art planning and implementation strategies were explored, discussed, and debated in its technological,
social, economic, and fiscal dimensions..
Conference on Infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation, and Urban Planning, October, 18-20, 2010, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India
The Conference on Infrastructure Sustainable, Transportation, and Urban Planning (CISTUP) is intended to serve as a forum where experts can get together to discuss latest developments, identify key issues, and challenges.
Urban Mobility India Conference and Expo, December 3-5, 2010, New Delhi India
The 2010 Urban Mobility India conference focus on "Accessible and Inclusive Cities", and aims to facilitate meaningful dialogue around issues such as "Accessibility and "Walkability" as planning paradigms for creation of liveable cities in India.
ATPIO Annual Meeting: Sunday, January 10, 2010
The ATPIO Annual Meeting, followed by a Reception, will be held in the Maryland-A Room of Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington D.C. from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 10, 2010.
ATPIO LOGO COMPETITION
The Board of Directors of the Association of Transportation Professionals of Indian Origin (ATPIO) cordially invites you to an open competition to design a new logo for our Association. This logo will feature prominently on the ATPIO website and will form part of all official ATPIO business related matters, correspondence and emails. The central theme of the logo is to capture the essence of our organization, its relation to all modes of transportation and our underlying connection to India.
Dr. Kumares C. Sinha, recipient of 2009 Roy W. Crum Award
The 2009 Roy W. Crum Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Kumares C. Sinha, Olson Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering at Purdue University, in recognition of his outstanding achievement in transportation research and education. Sinha has made important, wide-ranging research contributions in the areas of highway infrastructure performance, rehabilitation, and safety; headed a vibrant civil engineering education and research program at Purdue University; and provided expert guidance that has shaped infrastructure management systems and practices used throughout the nation and the world.
Promise of Nanotechnology for Transportation Industry, 7:00 - 8:00 PM (EST) October15, 2009
The first in the ATPIO webinar series "Promise of Nanotechnology for Transportation Industry," is scheduled for 7:00 - 8:00 PM (EST) on October 15, 2009.
The evolving field of nanotechnology has the potential to make a profound impact on our transportation industry and many other aspects of our life. We are fortunate that Dr S. P. Shah of Northwestern University and Dr. Paramita Mondal of University of Illinois have agreed to make presentations at this webinar.
Conference-Urban Mobility India, December 3-5, 2009
The Institute of Urban Transport (IUT) India is organizing a Conference & Exhibition on Urban Mobility on December 3 - 5, 2009 in New Delhi, India.
IUT was established in May, 1997 to promote, encourage and coordinate the state of the art of urban transport including planning, development, operation, education, research and management and also to organize lectures, seminars, workshop, conferences, etc on subjects pertaining to urban transport.
The Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, is the ex-officio President of the Institute and its Governing Council has members from various premier organizations connected with Urban Transport.
Indo-US Workshop, August 7-8, 2009
The Indo-US Workshop on "Recent Advances in Highways and Airport Pavement Engineering" will be held ai Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, August 7-8, 2009. This workshop is jointly hosted by IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), and University of Texas, El Paso, as part of a Joint Networked Center project, funded by the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum.
ATPIO Annual Meeting: Sunday, January 11, 2009
ATPIO Annual Meeting will be organized on January 11, 2009, Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00pm. The venue for the meeting is Marriott, Room B4.
The 12th International Conference of IATBR, Jaipur, India: December 13-18, 2009
The 12th International Conference of the International Association for Travel Behaviour Research (IATBR) will be held in Jaipur, India from Dec 13 - Dec 18, 2009. The IATBR Conference series is recognized worldwide as the premier occasion for networking with fellow travel behaviour researchers, sharing cutting-edge research and development through high-impact presentations, learning about the latest techniques in the field, and defining the research agenda for the profession.s
The deadline for abstract submissions is 31 October, 2008.
Conference cum Exhibition on Urban Mobility in India: December 3-5, 2008
The First and the Largest Exhibition cum Conference on Public Transport in India ‘Urban Mobility India’ is going to be organized with active support from the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India and Institute of Urban Transport India to discuss various aspects of urban transport from 3rd to 5th December 2008 to coincide with launch of the JnNURM. The aim of this conference is to bring together all the Technologies and Service providers from all fields of urban transport including Pedestrian, NMV, Metro, Bus, BRTS, LRT, Trams, Parking and ITS etc as well as various International and National experts, policy makers and implementers under one roof.
The conference details are available at www.urbanmobilityindia.com. Click here to download brochure.
International Seminar-cum-Workshop on "BRT Systems in India and Abroad" at Visakhapatnam , India: September 24-26, 2008
The Indo-German Institute of Advanced Technology and Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering in collaboration with the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation have organized an International Seminar-cum-Workshop on "BRT Systems in India and Abroad" from 24th to 26th September, 2008 at Visakhapatnam , India . Administrator James Simpson of the Federal Transit Administration is scheduled to speak on the first day of the seminar (September 24). Information about Seminar/Workshop is available at the following websites: www.gvpcoeedu.org/brts.html; www.igiat.com/brts.html; and www.vskpbrts.com
International Workshop at IIT Madras during September 12-14, 2008
Transportation Engineering Division Civil Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras is organizing an International Workshop on Best Practices to Relieve Congestion on Mixed-Traffic Urban Streets in Developing Countries. More...
