The TPH Link is excited to partner with the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and Mineta Transportation Institute to host the
International Conference on Transport & Health
ICTH is not just a conference, it's people coming together to facilitate change.The International Conference on Transport and Health (ICTH) 2016 - USA is designed to be a direct participatory experience. Policy-makers, practitioners and academics from multiple disciplines involved with transport planning and engineering, public health, urban planning, spatial and architectural design, environmental planning, economics and beyond will convene at Mineta Transportation Institute/San Jose State University in San Jose, California, 13-15 June, to share their stories of success and failure; build world-wide collaborative friendships; but most importantly, leave inspired!
Throughout this three-day conference experience, interactive Hot Topic Workshops and abstract presentations in the form of oral, pecha kucha and poster sessions will be led by a cross-disciplinary team of international experts to demonstrate how non-traditional thinking can lead to creative problem solving. A series of business-related workshops have been included in the programme as a twist to the traditional transport or health conference proceedings. These sessions are will focus on "how" to be an effective innovator of change. The afternoon of Sunday, 12 June 2016, has been set aside as Camp ICTH. This will be an opportunity to relax, have fun and meet new friends. |
Conference Chairs Karyn M. Warsow, MS, MPH, DrPH(c) Founder & Executive Director TPH Link Christopher Kochtitzky, MSP CDC - Division of Emergency & Environmental Health Services Conference Committee Jill Carter - Mineta Transportation Institute Rachel Cronkshaw - University College London Haneen Khreis, PhD(c) - University Leeds Divya Talwar, PhD(c) - TPH Link Programme Committee/Mentors Slande Celeste, MPH - TPH Link Team Leader Eric Bill, MBA - Economics Paul Godsmark, PE - Autonomous Vehicles Peter Haas, PhD - Mineta Education Haneen Khreis, PhD(c) - Transport Chris Kochtitzky, MSP - Built Environment Zvi Leve - Active Travel: Bicycling Jenny Mindell, PhD - Active Travel: Walkability Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, PhD - Air Quality Peter Plumeau - Urban/Rural Heavy Freight Silvia Poggioli - Country Emergency Response William Riggs, PhD - Interactive Activities Jessica Sheehan - Urban Planning Nina Silverstein, PhD - Older Driver/Access Barbara Stuckey - Professional Communication Divya Talwar, PhD(c) - Public Health Karyn M. Warsow, DrPH(c) - Policy/Strategy |
ONE PERSON DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
ICTH 2016 - USA is dedicated to the memory of our friend Deb Hubsmith, Founder and Executive Director of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership for her dedication and energy in promoting active travel and improving the health of children and communities. ICTH 2016 - USA will include a presentation of the inaugural Deb Hubsmith Award on Wednesday, 15 June. Deb was an innovator and visionary who fought passionately for what she believed in. She was pleased to play a prominent role as a national leader helping children and adults to safely walk and bicycle in their communities, providing environmental, safety and health benefits to individuals, schools and cities. Deb championed active transportation for two decades at local, regional, state and national levels. The cornerstone of her philosophy for social change included collaboration, empowerment of new leaders nationwide, striving for the future we want to create for later generations, as well as developing and maintaining partnerships with other non-profits, schools and government agencies. Deb started as a grassroots advocate and co-led the development of Marin County, California's award-winning Safe Routes pilot program, and participated in the development of the nation's first statewide Safe Routes to School program in California. She led the advocacy effort to pass the first Safe Routes to School legislation by the U.S. Congress, resulting in $1.1 billion for Safe Routes to School, serving more than 15,000 schools and creating a national movement that included all 50 states. Deb responded to the growing demand for creating walkable and bikeable environments for children by founding the Safe Routes to School National Partnership in 2005 and nurtured the group from an all-volunteer organization to a powerful and diverse national coalition including more than 750 partners, a $3 million annual budget and nearly 30 staff dispersed throughout the country. For more information on Deb and the Safe Routes to School National Partnership or if you would like to make a donation to help continue Deb's important work, please visit http://saferoutespartnership.org/about |
Thank You ICTH 2016 USA Sponsors! |
A few reasons why you should attend ICTH 2016 - USA:
The ICTH 2016 USA Programme Committee is dedicated to ensuring that you receive the greatest return on your investment; financial, time and more importantly, human interaction.
The ICTH 2016 USA Programme Committee is dedicated to ensuring that you receive the greatest return on your investment; financial, time and more importantly, human interaction.
- ICTH is not just a conference, its people coming together to facilitate change.
- World-wide cross-disciplinary networking
- Learn about innovative research and practice programmes
- Interactive/participatory sessions provide an opportunity for expanded learning
- Supportive team environment encourages the sharing of information and new collaborative relationships
- Accepted abstracts of registered delegates will be published by Elsevier Journal of Transport & Health in a special issue and available through the ICTH Programme App
- Based on peer-review and ICTH presentation, selected accepted abstract authors will be invited to submit a manuscript to the Journal of Transport & Health for consideration (Publication is not automatic, but will be based on an independent peer review)
- Membership opportunity to the Transport & Health Study Group (THSG) - USA
- On-site professional photographer
- Dynamic keynote speakers (invited)
- Video recorded sessions and PowerPoint presentations available following the conference
- Two highest scoring abstracts in six categories, a total of 12 abstract authors, will receive a $200 cash award
- All registered delegates will receive a FREE subscription to ACCESS Magazine
- All registered delegates will receive a FREE raffle ticket for the opportunity to win a Brompton Bicycle; Deb Hubsmith Award (MUST be present to win)
- Refreshment breaks and lunches are included along with all catered social events
- Camp ICTH (pre-conference) on Cross-Disciplinary Communication
- Welcome Reception at the Tech Museum of Innovation
- A high energy California Beach Party featuring the Billy Riggs Band!
- A lot of enthusiasm and spontaneity...
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You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something,
build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete. Buckminster Fuller |
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Transportation Public Health Link
The Transportation Public Health Link (TPH Link) is a global company based on a systematic problem solving approach that has the flexibility to account for individual determinants of health acting at different levels. In this manner, an upstream perspective is used to understand the impact of a proposed transportation project on quality of life. Thus, decisions regarding the planning and development of a project, whether it is a complete street to promote walkability and community place making, an Interstate or non-Interstate highway, a public-private partnership with tolling as a mechanism of funding, a protected bike path or an inter-modal facility connection, all result in changes to social (health), political, economic and environmental sustainability. These elements of sustainability should not be addressed individually, but in synergy by way of evidence-based science; funding allocations, project delivery alternatives and performance metrics of accountability to ensure a multi-dimensional process that places people first.
The TPH Link supports the inclusion of a cross-disciplinary team of professionals in the design, planning and development of proposed and rehabilitated transportation infrastructure projects. In this way, appropriate quantitative and qualitative research, performance metrics, and strategic management methodologies from multiple disciplines are implemented to effectively evaluate the health impact of a proposed transportation project in the affected community. As funding streams continue to shrink and the demand for accountability and improvements in operational efficiencies increase, it is imperative for nontraditional disciplines to partner in an effort to devise innovative ideas that meet the health and transportation needs of a growing population. Join us on LinkedIn http://goo.gl/Asjkao and Twitter @TPHLink
The Transportation Public Health Link (TPH Link) is a global company based on a systematic problem solving approach that has the flexibility to account for individual determinants of health acting at different levels. In this manner, an upstream perspective is used to understand the impact of a proposed transportation project on quality of life. Thus, decisions regarding the planning and development of a project, whether it is a complete street to promote walkability and community place making, an Interstate or non-Interstate highway, a public-private partnership with tolling as a mechanism of funding, a protected bike path or an inter-modal facility connection, all result in changes to social (health), political, economic and environmental sustainability. These elements of sustainability should not be addressed individually, but in synergy by way of evidence-based science; funding allocations, project delivery alternatives and performance metrics of accountability to ensure a multi-dimensional process that places people first.
The TPH Link supports the inclusion of a cross-disciplinary team of professionals in the design, planning and development of proposed and rehabilitated transportation infrastructure projects. In this way, appropriate quantitative and qualitative research, performance metrics, and strategic management methodologies from multiple disciplines are implemented to effectively evaluate the health impact of a proposed transportation project in the affected community. As funding streams continue to shrink and the demand for accountability and improvements in operational efficiencies increase, it is imperative for nontraditional disciplines to partner in an effort to devise innovative ideas that meet the health and transportation needs of a growing population. Join us on LinkedIn http://goo.gl/Asjkao and Twitter @TPHLink
MINETA Transportation Institute
The Mineta Transportation Institute's (MTI) award winning and creative research and education program was established by congress in 1991. MTI receives oversight from an internationally respected Board of Trustees whose members lead all major surface transportation modes.
MTI’s academic home is San Jose State University (SJSU). SJSU is part of the 23-campus California State University system, the largest university system in the United States. SJSU is designated an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution, eligible to apply for programs under Title III and Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
MTI undertakes research, education, and information/technology transfer programs relative to the policy control, management, and integration of transit modes. The Institute studies the best transit-related policy and management activities in the world, accumulates those into peer-reviewed publications, and communicates the best practices to MTI’s professors and students and to the nation’s transportation leadership.
Transportation Research
MTI conducts research that improves development and operation of US surface transportation systems, improves transportation decision making, and ensures global competitiveness. MTI’s research focuses on several transportation areas including safety and security; infrastructure and operations financing; planning and policy development; interrelationships between transportation and land use, environment, and the economy; and intermodal connectivity.
For more information about MINETA, please visit http://transweb.sjsu.edu/ and follow us on Twitter @MinetaTrans
The Mineta Transportation Institute's (MTI) award winning and creative research and education program was established by congress in 1991. MTI receives oversight from an internationally respected Board of Trustees whose members lead all major surface transportation modes.
MTI’s academic home is San Jose State University (SJSU). SJSU is part of the 23-campus California State University system, the largest university system in the United States. SJSU is designated an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and a Hispanic-Serving Institution, eligible to apply for programs under Title III and Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
MTI undertakes research, education, and information/technology transfer programs relative to the policy control, management, and integration of transit modes. The Institute studies the best transit-related policy and management activities in the world, accumulates those into peer-reviewed publications, and communicates the best practices to MTI’s professors and students and to the nation’s transportation leadership.
Transportation Research
MTI conducts research that improves development and operation of US surface transportation systems, improves transportation decision making, and ensures global competitiveness. MTI’s research focuses on several transportation areas including safety and security; infrastructure and operations financing; planning and policy development; interrelationships between transportation and land use, environment, and the economy; and intermodal connectivity.
- Transportation Security Research
- Transportation Finance Research
- National High-Speed Rail Connectivity Center
For more information about MINETA, please visit http://transweb.sjsu.edu/ and follow us on Twitter @MinetaTrans