The Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta and Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, are presenting a 2-day public forum to explore solutions to Georgia’s growing traffic congestion. This event is part of the U.S.-wide program Think-Swiss – Brainstorm the Future. Switzerland has one of the best public transportation systems in the world an would like to discuss best practices with American experts in Atlanta. The event will bring together local, regional, national and international experts to evaluate the road ahead for Georgia and how these challenges may be resolved. This gathering of regional planners, advocates, policy makers, business leaders, and political decision-makers will define exactly what problems the region faces, what solutions are available, and describe the leadership needed to avoid gridlock.

Program

Public Policies Sessions:

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Event Opening and Welcome

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Panel 1: Future Transportation Challenges of Atlanta Region

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm Panel 2: Sustainable Transportation Solutions – Swiss Model

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Panel 3: Financial and Political Challenges Academic Sessions

Thursday, January 21, 2010

10:00 am – 12:00 noon Engineering Session 1 and Academic Session 2

For more information:www.thinkrail.org

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Phone: 770.953.9224

To register:http://www.thinkrail.org/register.html

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