Project News: EU and Indian experts to meet in New Delhi

Date: 26 September 2007

On 21-22 November 2007 experts will exchange know-how in New Delhi at the SIMBA India National Event.

Jointly organised by ERTICO – ITS Europe and the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the India National Event, to be held from 21-22 November 2007, is a unique opportunity for key stakeholders from Europe and India to meet and share information.

The objectives of the EC-funded, ERTICO-coordinated SIMBA project are to increase road safety, mobility and transport efficiency through the exchange of technological know-how and best practices.  The project focuses on mapping national and regional research activities, policies and future requirements as well as organising regular events in order to establish priorities and define areas for future cooperation.

Guests to the India National Event will include members of the government, industry, universities and research organisations.

Taking place in the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, the event will focus on public transport and tolling, traffic information and management, accident prevention and emergency response, the environment, training and awareness and pedestrian safety. The aim will be to create joint EU-India working groups, project proposals and joint road transport research roadmaps.

Progress on the project proposals that were identified in the Priority Workshop of November 2006 will also be presented.

Participation in the event is free of charge.

Additional information on the event and an electronic registration form can be found here:

http://www.simbaproject.org/en/simba_regions/india/india_events/india_national_event_-_21-22_november_2007.htm

For more information on the SIMBA project, please visit the SIMBA website at www.simbaproject.org or contact ERTICO Junior Project Manager Javier Barrio.