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UITP is the international network for public transport authorities and operators, policy decision-makers, scientific institutes and the public transport supply and service industry. It is a platform for worldwide cooperation, business development and the sharing of know-how between its 3,400 members from 92 countries. UITP is the global advocate of public transport and sustainable mobility, and the promoter of innovations in the sector.
Every year, 
the International Transport Forum Awards honour outstanding achievements in transport, which count among the most distinguished prizes in the transport sector. In 2012 the International Transport Forum Awards are being awarded in three categories: the Leadership in Transport Award, the Young Researcher of the Year and the Transport Achievement Award. (...)
1-Feb-2012
On the occasion of The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) wishes to emphasize that strong and sustainable economic growth is impossible without investing in transport infrastructure. Cities generate the majority of economic activity. This is where investments should be made. Public transport as a sector is also a major driver of the economy.
26-Jan-2012
The 60th World Congress and Mobility & City Transport Exhibition of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) will be held from 26 to 30 May 2013 in Geneva. It will be hosted by transports publics genevois (tpg). As expressed in the slogan ‘i-MOVE 2.0, THE business model for tomorrow?’, the event will constitute a major step forward in efforts to bring about the radical overhaul of the sector that is necessary in order to double the public transport market share worldwide by 2025.
11-Jan-2012
The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) and International Association of Public Transport (UITP) inked a Memorandum of Understanding today to establish and develop in Singapore the UITP Centre for Transport Excellence for the Asia Pacific region.
20-Dec-2011
UITP took part in the UN climate change conference (COP17) in Durban, South Africa (28 November – 9 December 2011). Although the science of global warming is clear and the role that sustainable low-carbon transport can play in addressing climate change is well known, little progress appears to have been made in terms of achieving a binding agreement in the UN climate talks.
2-Dec-2011
Discover the winners of the 5th UITP Marketing Awards announced at the Venice Conference 'Making Public Transport part of a modern urban lifestyle? Yes we can!'
25-Nov-2011
In June 2009 UITP set out an ambitious aim for the sector, namely to double the market share of public transport worldwide by 2025. This ambition goes by the name of 'PTx2'. Whilst this aim is undoubtedly bold, it is not unrealistic: many cities have already taken up the challenge and are working towards this goal, in line with their specific political, geographical and historical contexts. Find out more on our dedicated website and discover the winners of the first International PTx2 Awards on the new online showcase
THE official Call for Papers for the 60th UITP World Congress in Geneva will open on 2 January and close on 30 March 2012.
Towards low/zero-carbon urban mobility in Europe
Brussels, 7 February 2012
IT-TRANS - IT Solutions for Public Transport
15-17 February 2012, Karlsruhe, Germany
3rd COMBINED MOBILITY PLATFORM WORKSHOP
27 February 2012, London
3rd UITP MENA Congress and Showcase & 1st UITP International Taxi Conference
Integrating Public Transport for the NEXT GENERATION
26-28 March 2012, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
7th UITP INTERNATIONAL BUS CONFERENCE
Think Bus: Cost-effective for society, attractive for customers
18-20 April 2012, Istanbul, Turkey
TRA2012
Transport Research Arena 2012 Conference
23-26 April 2012, Athens, Greece
CONTRACTING FOR BETTER PUBLIC TRANSPORT
25-27 April 2012, Budapest, Hungary
UITP LOCAL RAIL SUMMIT 2012
7-9 May 2012, Warsaw, Poland
"Singapore's Land Transport Masterplan (LTMP), launched by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in 2008, sets out key strategies to shape its land transport policies and development for the next 10 to 15 years. They are – Making public transport a choice mode as a sustainable way to cater to the increase in travel demand (...) and meeting diverse needs of the public in order to contribute to a quality, liveable environment."
Jeremy Yap, Group Director, Policy & Planning, Land Transport Authority, Singapore
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