Light Rail Futures Conference 2014

The Light Rail Futures Conference 2014 is hosted by Curtin University`s Sustainability Policy Institute, led by Dr. Peter Newman.

The Light Rail Futures Conference 2014 is dedicated to the latest advances in research and important issues relevant to Light Rail transit role in the urban environment, including:

• Assessment of Light Rail Transit projects in Australia and Globally
  • Full costing benefits of Light Rail Transit
  • Cost of city shaping due to Light Rail Transit
  • Urban renewal in economic assessment process for LRT
  • Measuring the transport accessibility benefits size
• Role of Light Rail Transit in Australia and Globally
  • Light Rail Transit as a city shaping force
  • Best role for Light Rail Transit in large & small cities
  • Street Car or Rapid Transit Light Rail Transit
  • Light Rail Transit as facilitator for urban renewal
• Funding and Financing Opportunities for Light Rail Transit in Australia and Globally
  • Private sector involvement in procuring Light Rail Transit
  • Operational models for Light Rail Transit
  • Value capture with LRT

Who should Attend

Engineers, academics, planners, architects and others from around the world.