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See below - please contact Shaopeng Zhong ([log in to unmask]) or Y E Ge ([log in to unmask]) for more information. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6th International Symposium on Travel Demand Management Dalian, China, 21 - 23 August 2013 Website: http://trans.dlut.edu.cn/tdm2013/ Academics, practitioners and governments around the world have been working hard to pursue efficient, effective and increasingly sophisticated Travel Demand Management (TDM) strategies as a complement to transport infrastructure investment. The series of TDM symposia started in 1998 at a time when it was appreciated that better use needed to be made of existing and new transport infrastructure. So far, there have been five symposia: Dates Theme Locations 1 April 1998 Travel Demand Management Newcastle upon Tyne, England 2 August 2003 Theory and Practice of Congestion Pricing Imperial College, London 3 August 2005 Success and failure of TDM measures Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland 4 July 2008 Visions, Concepts and Experiences of Travel Demand Management Vienna, Austria 5 October 2010 Sustainable mobility: the contribution of TDM University of Aberdeen, Scotland Theme of the 6th Symposium: Integration of TDM strategies and the role of the new technologies Currently, in the pursuit of low carbon transport and under the pressure of energy shortages and price rises, TDM strategies are increasingly important for residents, traffic engineers and transport policy makers. Research has shown that the greatest potential of TDM lies in integrating varied TDM strategies into a package in which these strategies can complement and reinforce each other. For example, the effectiveness of the London Congestion Charging Scheme has been improved by introducing tougher parking control. In China, a number of cities are moving towards flexible work scheduling while improving their public transit services. Integration of TDM strategies and the role of new technologies, for example the promotion of electric mobility with environmentally oriented pricing strategies for traditional cars is one example for such approaches. Integrating TDM strategies to mitigate traffic congestion, improve environmental problems and achieve sustainability will be an important trend in the coming decade. This Symposium aims to provide a forum where researchers, practitioners of various kinds, policy makers and regulators can share research ideas, experience and results on the most effective deployment of TDM. We invite you to this Symposium. All contributions relevant to this theme are welcome, whether focussed on theory or practice. Publication of Invited Papers A subset of the papers presented at the Symposium will be invited for submission to two special issues in Transportmetrica Part B: Transport Dynamics and Transport. These will consist of 12-14 papers. The remaining papers will be considered for inclusion in a book to be published by Ashgate Publishers. Important Dates Abstract submission open 1 November 2012 Deadline for abstract submission 17 December 2012 Notification of abstract acceptance 15 January 2013 Deadline for full paper submission 15 April 2013 Notification of finally accepted papers 15 May 2013 Deadline for early registration 15 June 2013 Conference 21-23 August 2013 Abstract and Paper Submission Mr XU, Chongfeng Dalian University of Technology Email: [log in to unmask] Contacts and Enquiries Dr ZHONG, Shaopeng Dalian University of Technology Mobile: +86 186-9862 7585 Email: [log in to unmask] Prof GE, Y.E. (Ethan) Dalian University of Technology Mobile:+86 158-4096 1172 Email: [log in to unmask]