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Transport planners and policy analysts need to engage with a range of key drivers, trends, wildcards and uncertainties that will influence the future of transport, according to a recent study.
The Outlook for road related revenues and road transport demand was presented to the 25th Australasian Transport Research Forum (ATRF) in Canberra today.
The ATRF, hosted by the Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics (BTRE) promotes excellence in transport research and is the nation's most respected gathering of transport industry researchers and developers.
Dr Dimitris Tsolakis of ARRB Transport Research Ltd., said technology development, information systems and the application of intelligent transport systems would be key influencers on future transport demand, investment and expenditure.
'Demand for road services will continue to grow so there is a pressing need to consider a broad range of policy options for future revenue streams from road transport.'
Presenting E-Technologies means e-easy for customers, Mr Marzi De Santi, Manager of Mobility Infrastructure, NRMA, said e-technology would create incredible opportunities to develop new transport systems that customers, operators and government policy makers would find more helpful and easier to use.
'There is a need to maximise the interaction between public policy and technology to ensure that we are not simply automating some of the current operational processes.
'Products and services will require new business arrangements and stakeholders from both the private and government sectors working together.
'NRMA has set a new strategic direction to embrace e-mobility that will provide a wider range of products to serve all modes of transport.'
Tony Slatyer, Executive Director of the BTRE, said the Forum was about focusing on how to achieve tangible improvements to transport in Australia and its neighbours and that technological development was a vital factor.
'The Forum is a great opportunity for transport researchers, planners, policy analysts and decision makers to discuss experiences and recent findings.'
More than 50 papers will be presented at the 25th ATRF in the exchange and development of solutions to issues facing the transport industry in Australia and neighbouring regions. The Forum will be held from 2 to 4 October 2002.
The BTRE operates within the Commonwealth Department of Transport and Regional Services, undertaking applied economic research on current and emerging policy issues of interest to portfolio responsibilities.
The BTRE's research contributes to the improved understanding of factors influencing the efficiency and growth of the transport sector, and the development of effective transport policy.
For more information on the ATRF please visit www.btre.gov.au
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