FTA International Activities
The FTA has the following international activities scheduled for the spring/summer 2008. Business member participation is encouraged at all events. For more information please contact Rita Daguillard at (202) 366-0955 or rita.daguillard@dot.com.
What: DOT Africa Transportation and Trade Forum
When: April 13-16, 2008
Where: Cape Town, South Africa
FTA has been asked to participate in an African Transportation and Trade Forum, to be hosted by the US DOT in Cape Town, South Africa. The purpose of this forum is to focus on a wide range of public and private sector expertise on factors critical to the development to safe and efficient transportation for Africa. This forum is being held under the umbrella of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act, which significantly enhances U.S. market access for 39 sub-Saharan African countries. The forum will build upon continuing efforts under President Bush’s Africa program, the US DOT’s Initiative and Partnership with Africa, and exisiting regional and sub-regional initiatives on the continent.
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What: US/ Central and Easter Europe ITS Symposium
When: July 9-11, 2008
Where: Klagenfurt, Austria
FTA and the US Embassy in Austria will host an Intelligent Information Systems and Services for Transportation and Traffic symposium and develop trade opportunities for the U.S. traveler information industry in Central and Eastern Europe. The symposium is being developed by the US Embassy’s Commercial Services in Austria in coordination with FTA and FHWA with the goal of exposing the US transportation industry to the European market for traveler information services including 511 and weather related services as well as developing partnerships between the US and the Central and Eastern European traveler information industry.
What: European Disability Workshop
When: June 30- July 3, 2008
Where: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
FTA and the Dutch ministry of Transport will host a European Disability workshop in Amsterdam. Countries of the EU are now implementing new laws and regulations designed to provide accessibility for the elderly and disabled. Holland, which has established a National Commission for Transportation Accessibility, is in the vanguard of these efforts. This workshop, which would gather experts from several EU countries, would compare the legislative framework and technical approaches to accessibility in Europe and the U.S., and discuss innovate technology and best practices. U.S. suppliers of accessibility products and services participating in the event would have an opportunity to explore the European market.
What: US/ France Public Private Partnership and Innovative Technologies Workshop
When: July 6-8, 2008
Where: Lyon, France
FTA and the French Embassy in Washington are planning a US/France workshop on the financing and operation of transit projects through public private partnerships (PPP). France is a world leader in PPPs, and local governments and transit authorities there have extensive experience in public/private financing, leasing, concessioning, franchising, and contracting out. The workshop, which will take place in Lyon, France, will feature presentations by US and French experts on these topics, and a discussion of best practices in PPPs in both countries. The workshop will also cover new transit technologies, especially in the smart card and safety areas. It will be followed by site visits to successful PPP and other transit projects.
U.S. Federal Transit Administration International Mass Transportation Program
U.S. Federal Transit Administration International Mass Transportation Program
Authorized by the June 1998 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), the FTA International Mass Transportation Program (IMTP) helps the U.S. transit industry to access international markets and furthers the improvement of U.S. transit by highlighting overseas innovations. To support Trade Promotion, IMTP partners with the transit industry to help build U.S. global trade competitiveness by organizing international business workshops, providing training on international commerce standards and regulations, producing resource guides on international business, and conducting trade missions with the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Transportation. IMPT’s Technology Transfer, efforts provide improved access to international data bases and create a two-way flow of information between the United States and other countries. Aided by the International Public Transit Tenders List, FTA works to enhance America’s participation in the mainstream global transit marketplace by informing U.S. transit manufacturers and suppliers about contract opportunities overseas. IMPT’s Human Capacity Building program provides classroom instruction, practical training, and exchange tours involving U.S. and foreign transit professionals.
See IMTP’s Accessing the Global Marketplace: A Resource Guide for the Transit Industry, to tap available government and private sector export assistance.
Current
International Public Transit Tenders
As presented by the Federal
Transit Administration International Mass Transportation Program
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