Intertraffic will make its debut in India with the Intertraffic India exhibition to be held in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 3rd to 5th October 2011. Jointly organized by Amsterdam RAI and the IRF, the three day event will showcase products and services pertaining to infrastructure, ITS traffic management, parking, road safety and allied subjects. The 6th IRF Regional Conference on Road Safety will be held alongside Intertraffic India.

The 6th Conference in the IRF Regional Conference Series aims to address the critical issue of the requirements of safer roads through the theme of "Road Safety Strategy in India - Action Plan".

The latest in the highly successful series of Regional Conferences on Road Safety organised by IRF's India Chapter was held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on 1-2 November. Following previous gatherings devoted to Design, Construction & Operation of Roads, Mobility & Safety in Road Transport, Accident Prevention, Institutional Arrangements for the Reduction of Road Fatalities and a Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan for India, this year's event provided a high-level, international platform for addressing a comprehensive range of issues relating to Road Safety on Urban and Rural Roads. Supported by:

The 8th Conference in the IRF Regional Conference Series aims to address the critical issue of the requirements of safer roads through the theme of "Road Infrastructure for Safe Mobility.'

Intertraffic India 2013, an International Exhibition, to be held at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida from 3rd to 5th October 2013 is jointly organized by Amsterdam RAI and IRF India Chapter. The three day event will showcase products and services pertaining to (i) Infrastructure Management (ii) ITS Technology (iii) Traffic Management (iv) Parking Systems (v) Road Safety and (vi) other allied subjects.The 8th IRF Regional Conference on Road Infrastructure for Safe Mobility will be held alongside the Intertraffic India 2013. Excellent business & networking opportunity The Indian economy has been one of the fastest growing economies. The infrastructure sector continues to enjoy the favour of the government since the liberalization of the economy two decades back. 12th Plan has proposed an investment of US$ one trillion equivalent, and road development is recognized as an essential component to sustain India’s economic growth trajectory. This consequently promises huge road transport and traffic demand scenarios. Combination with the IRF Regional Conference and the involvement of local, regional and national road authorities and other stakeholders makes Intertraffic India 2013 an outstanding business opportunity for latest technologies available around the world. Smart infrastructure for development The Intertraffic India 2013 exhibition will give an opportunity to experience the best technologies that are working in India and elsewhere in the world to provide best safety and efficiency through state-of-the-art products and solutions for traffic management, parking control, ITS, toll management, human and vehicle safety, road furniture, and environment. Fast growth in the economy, has led to huge demand for parking in the major cities in India, as the concentration of 2 and 4 wheeled vehicles is in large and second order cities. Innovative parking technology and design options only can save the cities from becoming a surface parking lot. Thus, advanced technology and other innovative specific parking solutions shall have to be adopted, like computerised and automated parking lots for transport terminals, airports, railway stations, and for shopping malls / markets, multiplexes, multi-storied housing and office complexes, educational institutes, bus terminals, etc. Why exhibit at Intertraffic India? Intertraffic India 2013 will be a prominent platform for both Indian and international suppliers. You can introduce your latest products and services and meet with potential and existing customers. It’s a great opportunity to stay abreast of market demands and network with other players in the industry. The Indian business culture generally requires face-to-face business conduct. Moreover, the strong loyalty tendency will benefit companies that build brand awareness the earliest. Here are some other key reasons to exhibit: • Tremendous growth of economy and population• Biggest Pan Indian network platform for traffic professionals• Stricter implementation of enforcement for traffic safety and management• Increased demands for mobility infrastructure enhancement• Ambition for state of the art approach of mobility measures• Major airport developments under implementation• Focus on smart and sustainable mobility solutions• Fast growing demand for traffic management, traffic safety and technology to comply with international standards;• Excellent opportunity to find manufacturers in search of distributors and vice versa Exhibitor profile The exhibition will showcase the products and services of manufacturers, suppliers, planners and consultancy firms dealing in amongst others the following areas:-ITS Technology and Traffic Management-Communication-Telematics-ITS Technology-Smart Card Technology-Warning Systems-Fare and toll Systems-Emergency Systems-Passenger Information System-Area Traffic Control-Urban Planning-Safety-Traffic Signs-Traffic Lights-Crash Cushions-Barrier Systems-Cones-Speed Humps-Safety Clothing-Emergency Equipment-Infrastructure-Public Lighting-Road Construction, Maintenance-Rail Technology-Tunnel Technology-Road Equipment-Road Markings-Street Furniture-Reflective Materials-Parking-Parking Systems-Parking Garages-Ticketing-Barriers-Entrance Control Systems-Visual Systems-Environment-Environment Pollution Measurement Equipment-Environment Sensors Control Devices Come into contact with key buyers! Decision makers and senior advisors from private ventures, contractors, local, national and international authorities are invited to attend the show, such as:• National, Regional and Local Government• Police• National highways and Airport Authorities• Municipal Corporations• Infrastructure Construction and Contracting Companies and Concessionaires• Consultancy Firms• System Integrators• Manufacturers• Builders and Developers• Dealers and Agents• Fleet Operators Intertraffic, a global brand with global reach Intertraffic is recognised worldwide as the number one trade fair formula in the infrastructure, ITS, traffic management, safety and parking sectors. Since its launch in 1972, Intertraffic Amsterdam has become the meeting place of choice for professionals from around the world. Its success has led to spin-off regional exhibitions in a.o. Turkey, China and India. Each event in the Intertraffic portfolio offers a comprehensive overview of international and local products, services and solutions, and a powerful impulse for knowledge transfer. The Intertraffic name is synonymous with top quality events.

Mr. K.K. Kapila, Chairman, IRF GPC, introducing the topic of the Seminar gave a brief scenario of road accidents in the World, and in particular India. Nearly 1.2 million people die every year and 20 to 50 million are injured globally in road accidents. The economic loss of these injuries and fatalities accounts for over USD 1.2 trillion.

In the deliberation during the seminar on “Role of Insurance in Road Safety’’held on 12th July, 2014, it was brought out by the Insurance Companies that the quantum of third party insurance amounts fixed by IRDAare very low, as compared to the claims perceived and needs upward revision on priority.

The SARF/IRF Regional Conference for Africa has established itself as the flagship event for road infrastructure. It provides a balanced mix of speakers from both the private and public sectors stimulating challenging debates on the roles and performances of the respective sectors. In the next five years both National and Provincial governments will be investing heavily in upgrading and building new roads, bridges and traffic management systems providing major opportunities for growth across all sectors. Whilst the government’s initiatives are focussed largely on road infrastructure, it will have significant ripple effects on other sectors of the transport industry as demand for higher standards and lower costs intensify driving more innovative ways for financing infrastructure development. CONFERENCE THEME: BETTER ROADS – Moving Africa - A multi-disciplinary approach to improve capacity and safety for road transport in Africa Suggested papers may address issues relating to but not limited to: -Funding for Roads – road financing, maintenance backlogs PPPs -road tolling, social impacts-Safer Roads and Mobility-ITS,work zone safety Incident Management Systems-Environmental Management for Roads - Governance, Risk and Compliance-Implementation of Road Infrastructure Projects-Managing Road Freight and Logistics for Development-Asset Management TARGET AUDIENCES -Departments of Transport, Municipalities, Road Agencies/Authorities; planners, administrators and managers-Civil Engineering Contractors, Consultants and Suppliers-Road and Bridge Builders and Maintenance Personnel-Procurement Managers-Road Building and Road Maintenance Companies-Traffic Planning and Management Systems-ITS and Communications Companies-Road Safety Suppliers and Specialists-Environmentalists-Road Lighting and Signage Companies

The Seminar on “Road Safety During Dark Hours” was inaugurated by Shri Vijay Chhibber,Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), addressed by Shri Sanjay Bandopadhyaya, Jt. Secretary, MoRTH and Shri K. K. Kapila, Chairman, IRF Geneva Programme Centre.

The Conference on the theme of Status of Road Safety and Safe Mobility Initiatives in India, being held on 15-16 January 2015, is a culmination of the Road Safety Week 2015, which is observed annually by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways all over the country. It will take stock of the status of road safety and safe mobility initiatives in the country over the past few years. This exercise acquires greater urgency in view of the framework and the schedule laid down by the 'UN Decade of Action for Road Safety' for halving the number of road accidents, fatalities and injuries in the world by the year 2020. The Decade of Action has been accepted by the Government of India. The growth and vibrancy of India's infrastructure programme is what inures India from global recessionary trends as was witnessed in the recent past. With a planned US$ 1 trillion equivalent investment in infrastructure in the 12th Five Year Plan, of which 35% was for the transport and road sector alone, the build-up of the sector has been impressive and is expected to further accelerate in the years ahead. Road Safety and related policies have also been changing in a major way and one would shortly see major changes through the Amendments of the Motor Vehicles Act through the Road Transport & Safety Bill 2014. The growing road sector demand, the large and diverse road network across the country, both rural and urban, and the fast growth of vehicle ownership fuelled by economic growth has implications for road safety outcomes. Although the statistics generate a sense of optimism in view of the fact that vehicle-kilometer of road travel is increasing with expansion of the network of higher category of roads, which allow travel at higher speeds, these surely hide the glaring problem of road safety, and we cannot afford to rest on our laurels. The number of road fatalities in 2013 still hovered around 1.4 lakh, making India's record indeed dismal, although in effective terms there has been some improvement. We are half way through the UN Decade of Action but still have a long way to go. This calls for a very systematic Mission to be taken up for making a difference and to achieve the target. It is time to take stock of our achievements and success, and the present Conference will deliberate on different topics related to the Status of Road Safety and Safe Mobility in the country and examine and make recommendations for The Way Forward. The Conference sub-themes would address the following issues:- • Legal Initiatives for Road Safety• Road Safety – Engineering Measures• Education and Awareness• In-vehicle Safety and Trauma Care• Australian Road Safety Expertise Session - A dedicated session to be organized by Members of the Australian Trade Delegation, inter alia covering research, audit, capacity building and management. The Conference would have a wide cross section of delegates representing all major stakeholders of the Road sector: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, National Highways Authority of India, State Departments of Transport, State Public Works Departments, State Road Corporations, Civil Engineering Contractors, Consultants, Suppliers, Municipalities, Road Agencies/Authorities, Procurement Managers, Road and Bridge Builders and Maintenance Personnel, Road Building and Road Maintenance Companies, Road Safety Suppliers and Specialists, ITS and Communications Companies, Road Lighting and Signage Companies and Environment Experts etc. The diverse participation of so many experts, so intimately connected with road safety issues, would provide excellent business and networking opportunities with a platform to deliberate on state-of-the-art practices on various aspects of road safety.