About the Advanced Transit Association
by atra
on Mon, 2008/11/03 - 11:04pm
About ATRA
The Advanced Transit Association (ATRA) an international association of active and retired transportation professionals, engineers, architects, urban planners, students, educators, and enthusiasts. It is a diverse group of people brought together by the common realization that the transportation systems of the past can not meet the transportation needs of the future, or even the present. A non-profit corporation, ATRA’s purpose is not to promote the interests of its members, but rather to encourage the development and deployment of advanced transportation systems that will be a boon to everyone. Membership is open to anyone who is willing to take a fresh look at new ways to meet our transportation needs.
Short Course on Modern Mobility: What is PRT and Why You Should Care
by atra
on Thu, 2010/03/11 - 12:32am
Apr 23 2010 9:00 am
America/Los Angeles
| Presentations and planel discussions will enhance career expertise with cutting-edge information on Personal Rapid Transit (PRTi) and the advantages it brings. | ||
Designed for forward-thinking architects, planners and engineers, a mini-conference on Friday, April 2 |
Technix 2010
by atra
on Sat, 2010/02/13 - 7:44pm
Several dozen ATRA members rolled up their sleeves to share and savor PRTi news and work last January 10 outside Washington DC. There was a lot to talk about. Everyone seemed eager to absorb the new rhythms from enthusiasts and professionals who are busy with advanced transit.
PRT@LHR Trip Report by Ingmar Andréasson
by atra
on Wed, 2009/06/10 - 11:02pm
PRTi@LHR
ATRA has organised its first conference in Europe. The PRT conference at London Heathrow on April 21-23 attracted 120 delegates (picture). The conference seems to have covered its costs with support from BAA and others.
Malcolm Buchanan (chair ATRA Europe) presided over the conference in BAA facilities at the airport. Conference organisers PTRC and BAA had made an excellent job in the planning of program, facilities, site inspections and logistics.
Carbon Free Mobility
by atra
on Sun, 2009/04/12 - 8:57pm
March 6 Conference Envisions Mode Shifts with Personal Rapid Transit
A group of about 75 urban planners, engineers, architects, local officials, and other innovators gathered March 6, 2009 in downtown Oakland to focus on designing a mode shift to personal rapid transit (PRTi). The objective of the conference was to stimulate thinking – and action – on reconfiguring metropolitan mobility for the 21st century. The underlying issue was the challenge of reducing carbon and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). Although the issue is national and global in scope, this conference featured and emphasized persons and themes relevant to the San Francisco Bay Area of California, which has aggressive policies to embrace “Smart Growth” and reduce GHGs.
