The Travel Bug

•Transportation 2000 International Conference
Summary

Will it be in:

• Infrastructure – ageing roads under stress from increasing traffic volumes and load mass,
  
• Public Transport – resistant commuters clutching their private-car freedom like a lifeline,
  
• Technology – Intelligent Transport Systems promising more capacity for the dollar, but will they deliver the goods?, or
  
• Politics – will money diverted from providing bigger better roads ultimately buy votes?

And how will the “Bug” be eradicated?

Local and international speakers representing researchers, road authorities, road safety bureaus, regulators, operators, politicians, planners, designers, engineers, enforcers, scientists, and more will challenge and enlighten you regarding the Travel Bug.

The objectives of the Conference were to provide:

• a diverse range of local and international considerations of the Conference theme,
  
• an opportunity to share knowledge and experience, in the field of traffic planning, between a broad range of professionals and practitioners,
  
• a focus on the common links between the Conference Partner organisations.

Attendance profile.

Professional and technical officers, associated with traffic and transport planning and management, employed in engineering, land-use planning, road safety, social science, enforcement, economics and environmental science positions.

Venue – ANA Hotel

The ANA Hotel is located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, surrounded by palm tree-lined avenues offering chic boutiques, al fresco cafes, lively entertainment and nightlife. It has been the venue for two previous AITPM Annual Conferences, combining excellent conference facilities with 2 restaurants, 2 cocktail lounges, 3 swimming pools, 2 saunas, 2 tennis courts, spa, studio gym, health and beauty club. There are superior levels of comfort and security in all 404 guestrooms, each having a private balcony with panoramic views.

ANA Hotel Gold Coast, 22 View Avenue, PO Box 93, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217.

The Gold Coast

Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, Australia’s holiday playground, is a year-round magnet for visitors wanting to relax on sparkling beaches or in outdoor restaurants and cafes. It enjoys a sub-tropical climate, with 300 days of sunshine every year, and a Winter temperature range of 11 ° -21 ° C (52 ° -70 ° F).

It is also the scene of spectacular shopping, annual Australian Surf Life Saving Championships and 24-hour casino action. Located on The Spit at Main Beach is Sea World, which features the world’s largest dolphin lagoon habitat and the action-packed stunts, graceful water ballet and fun-filled comedy of the live ski show.

Nearby are Marina Mirage and Fisherman’s Wharf offering a cosmopolitan mix of restaurants, cafes, boutiques and galleries that overlook the magnificent Broadwater. The Broadwater is abuzz with boats of all shapes and sizes and a launch pad for thrillseekers wanting to experience bungee jumping, paraflying. seaplane flights, deep sea fishing charters and speedboat rides.

Away from the coast the excitement continues with golf courses, canal cruises, shopping centres as well as nature-based and adventure attractions waiting to welcome visitors of all ages.

Hospitality

Delegates Reception – while no formal Reception were arranged for Tuesday evening (6th June 2000), most delegates and partners met informally at the ANA Carinya Lounge Bar, in the Hotel foyer to catch-up with friends and relax with fellow delegates.

Conference Dinner – held on the evening of Wednesday 7 June 2000 at the ANA Hotel.

Informal Activities – a choice of two “dinner and show” venues was arranged for delegates for Thursday evening (8 June).

Conference Partner Organisations:

AITPM Secretariat: (02) 9875 2855 Conference Convenor: mike.i.carter@transport.qld.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF TRAFFIC PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT INCORPORATED ARBN 062 495 452

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