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UITP Africa & MENA Conference on BRT and Clean Buses for a Sustainable Urban Mobility

Where
Casablanca, Morocco
When
18 Sep. 2023

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EVENT POSTPONED

EN
The Conference has been postponed due to the tragic earthquake in Morocco. We offer our deepest sympathies to those impacted. More information will be shared in due course.
FR
Suite au séisme au Maroc, la conférence sera reportée à une date ultérieure. Nous présentons nos plus sincères condoléances à ceux et celles touchés par cet événement tragique. De plus amples informations suivront en temps voulu. 

In addition to the tram lines in operation since 2012 and others under construction, the BRT aims to offer an efficient, multimodal, and quality transport alternative.

The annual UITP Africa & MENA conference, taking place in Casablanca (Morocco) on 18 September 2023, will gather participants from the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and sub-Saharan Africa regions to discuss and promote the deployment of Bus Rapid Transit systems and clean bus technologies. Morocco, which is implementing BRT projects in several cities, serves as an ideal host country to showcase practical examples/best practices of BRT implementations and operations in these both regions.

The conference will consist of three sessions, each focusing on a specific theme related to the institutional and technological aspects of the BRT and clean bus sector:

  • Session 1 on Governance and Financing for a resilient bus transport system: this session offers an exploration of institutional tools and incentive policies to promote the adoption of BRT systems and sustainable technological solutions.
  • Session 2: Combined Mobility: BRT Systems in Synergy with Other Mobility Services: This session will explore the concept of combined mobility, which involves integrating BRT systems with other modes of transportation to provide seamless and efficient journeys for passengers. Topics of discussion will include Integrated ticketing and fare systems, First- and last-mile connectivity, Multi-modal hubs, integrated planning, etc.
  • Session 3: Sustainable Mobility: Electric Vehicles and Clean Bus Technologies: This session will focus on the importance of sustainable mobility solutions, particularly electric vehicles, and clean bus technologies, within the context of BRT implementation. Key topics for discussion will include Electrification of bus fleets, clean bus technologies and Maintenance and operations challenges.

By addressing these challenges and exploring the opportunities presented by BRT systems and clean bus technologies, the conference aims to foster sustainable mobility transitions in the MENA and sub-Saharan Africa regions, reducing emissions, improving urban mobility, and promoting economic development. Also, the event will be an opportunity for international suppliers to discover business development opportunities in MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa regions.

 

 

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A Casablanca, le projet de Bus à Haut Niveau de Service est en cours de développement pour améliorer le système de transport urbain de la ville.

En plus des lignes de tramway en service depuis 2012 et d’autres en phase de travaux, le BHNS vise à offrir une alternative de transport multimodale et de qualité. La conférence annuelle de l’UITP MENA, qui se tiendra à Casablanca (Maroc) le 18 septembre 2023, réunira des acteurs du Transports Publics des régions du Moyen-Orient et d’Afrique du Nord (MENA) et d’Afrique Subsaharienne Spour échanger sur l’adoption de systèmes de transport rapide par bus et promouvoir les nouvelles technologies de bus urbains. Mettant en œuvre des projets de BHNS dans plusieurs villes, le Maroc un pays hôte idéal pour présenter des exemples pratiques de mise en œuvre de BHNS dans ces deux régions.

La conférence consistera en trois sessions, chacune portant sur un thème spécifique lié aux aspects institutionnels et technologiques de secteur du BHNS et des bus propres :

  • Session 1 sur la gouvernance et le financement en vue d’un système résilient de transport par Bus : cette session propose une exploration des outils institutionnels et des politiques incitatives pour favoriser l’adoption des systèmes BHNS et solutions technologiques durables.
  • Session 2 sur la Mobilité Combinée : Systèmes BHNS en Synergie avec d’Autres Services de Mobilité : Cette session explorera le concept de mobilité combinée, qui implique l’intégration des systèmes BHNS avec d’autres modes de transport pour offrir des trajets fluides et efficaces aux passagers. Les sujets de discussion comprendront : les systèmes intégrés de billetterie et de tarification, la connectivité First- and last-mile, les hubs multimodaux, la planification intégrée, etc.
  • Session 3 sur la Mobilité durable : Véhicules électriques et technologies de bus propres : Cette session mettra l’accent sur l’importance des solutions de mobilité durable, en particulier les véhicules électriques et les technologies de bus propres, dans le contexte de la mise en œuvre du BHNS. Les principaux sujets de discussion comprendront : l’électrification des flottes d’autobus, les technologies de bus urbains propres et les défis liés à la maintenance et à l’exploitation.

En abordant ces défis et en explorant les opportunités offertes par les systèmes BHNS et les technologies de bus propres, la conférence vise à favoriser les transitions de mobilité durable dans les régions MENA et Afrique subsaharienne, en réduisant les émissions, en améliorant la mobilité urbaine et en promouvant le développement économique. En outre, l’événement sera l’occasion pour les fournisseurs internationaux de découvrir des opportunités de développement commercial dans les régions MENA et Afrique subsaharienne.

 

 

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The UITP Africa and MENA Conference in Casablanca on BRT and Clean Buses marks a significant milestone for public transport professionals and policy makers. This event will highlight major projects in the bus sector on the African continent and Middle Eastern countries. It will share best practices and offer the opportunity to learn more about business development opportunities in these areas.
Mohamed MEZGHANI
UITP Secretary General

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