the union international of public transport. a worldwide association uitp3 14 offices, 2 centres for...
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The Union International of Public Transport
A worldwide association
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14 offices, 2 centres for transport excellence
A diverse membership
1400 member companies
• Operators
• Authorities
• Policy decision-makers
• Research institutes
• The public transport supply and service industry
16,000 contacts
96 countries
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Our vision
We are working to enhance quality of life and economic well-being by supporting and promoting sustainable transport in urban areas worldwide
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Our Missions
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We engage with decision-makers, international organisations and other key stakeholders to promote and mainstream public transport and sustainable mobility solutions.
We inspire excellence and innovation by generating and sharing cutting-edge knowledge and expertise.
We bring people together to exchange ideas, find solutions and forge mutual beneficial business partnerships.
Advocacy & outreach
Strategy for public transport
•2009: UITP launched a vision and strategy for the sector setting out to double the market share of public transport worldwide by 2025 (PTx2) and highlighting the areas where action is urgently needed.
•2012: UITP translated the PTx2 vision into a communication campaign called ‘Grow with public transport’.
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Advocacy tools
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•Position papers: Policy Briefs offering detailed policy recommendations
•Toolboxes offering members inspiration and guidance on specific topics such as the Financing Toolbox on alternative public transport funding streams.
Eu policy work
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• Representation of the interests of European public transport at EU level.
• UITP EU Committee gathers the public transport undertakings and the national associations that are members of UITP.
Partnerships
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UITP develops partnerships to influence the international,regional, national and local public transport agenda with, among others, the:
•United Nations and its agencies (UNEP, UNHABITAT, WHO, UNFCCC, UNCSD, UNESCO)•ILO•ITF•G20•Asian Development Bank•ERBD•EIB•World Bank
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The Youth for Public Transport Foundation engages with young people worldwide to innovate and improve the urban world thanks to the development of sustainable mobility.
Press relations with both the general and trade press help raise awareness on sustainable mobility issues.
OTHER ADVOCACY ACTIONS
knowledge
Expert working groups
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Compiling and developing state-of-the-art knowledge for all members
Extensive multilingual library with 22,000 references (and 40,000 full text documents):
• Latest studies• Reports• Technical data • Thematic dossiers• Tailored information service via RSS feed
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UITP WEBSITE
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www.uitp.org
PUBLICATIONS
• Wide range of publications covering the whole spectrum of mobility-related issues, such as technology, market organisation, sustainable development, security, standardisation, vehicles, equipment, and policy issues.
• PTI magazine is the only magazine offering global coverage of urban, suburban and regional public transport issues. PTI is published quarterly in 6 languages.
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• UITP offers a portfolio of training programmes covering both wider mobility issues and technical/operational topics.
• Trainers are expert managers and leading industry figures to ensure the highest possible quality of teaching.
• UITP training programmes are also the ideal chance to meet and exchange ideas with other like-minded professionals from all over the world.
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Projects
UITP is currently involved in 11 European research projects funded by the EU Commission covering the whole spectrum of urban mobility issues.
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Centres for transport excellence
UITP has created the CTEs in Singapore and Dubai with the objective of:
• sharing knowledge;• conducting research and performing training to support the
development of efficient public transport policies and solutions;• promoting sustainable mobility systems as a way of improving
the standard of living in a specific region.
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Network & business
Events
UITP World Congress & Exhibition:More than 2000 participantsMore than 75 countries30,000 m2 of exhibition space326 exhibitorsMore than 25,000 visitorsOver 200 international press & media representatives
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A whole host of opportunities to connect with the right people, exchange ideas & find solutions.
Events
International conferences on key strategic and political issuesRegional congresses, conferences and exhibitions offering a regional perspective on the latest trendsetting industry innovations and developments
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A whole host of opportunities to connect with the right people, exchange ideas & find solutions.
Events
Seminars and workshops providing an in-depth interactive exploration of a specific topic
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A whole host of opportunities to connect with the right people, exchange ideas & find solutions.
A unique online networking opportunity to connect and interact with more than 15,000 contacts, according to your areas of interest or geographical location.
A Platform to discuss openly, share documents and improve working flows.
A Platform to share work amongst the worldwide public transport community by posting photos and videos or even announcing upcoming events.
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The secured professional social network exclusively for UITP members
www.my.uitp.org
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www.my.uitp.org
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SUSTAINABILITY
MOBILITY
INNOVATION
LIFESTYLE
ECONOMY
Public Transport Trends REPORT & WORKING PRIOITIES
1.Demographic trends and mobility in urban areas2.Governing and providing mobility in connected cities3.Public transport funding 4.Market overview: globalisation and emerging players5.Climate change, air pollution and energy6.Human resources: succeeding the transition
