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Velo-city 2005
EU Commissioner for Transport to address Velo-city 2005 Monsieur Jacques
Barrot, the recently appointed EU Commissioner for Transpo= rt has now
agreed to give the keynote speech at Velo-city, the biggest cycling transport
conference. This is very significant. Together with M Barrot will be Ireland's
Minister of Transport and other international speakers. Velo-city takes
place in Dublin this year from May 31st to June 3rd 2005.
What is Velo-city Dublin all about?
All you need to know about the city and the conference's exciting 4-day
programme of events, site visits, keynote speakers and technical presentations
is available on a
downloadable pdf
format document or on the Velo-city
web site.
Who should go to Velo-city Dublin?
Velo-city Dublin 2005 is essential for planners, engineers, architects,
transportation companies, local authority officials, bicycle users and
politicians who want to learn more about sustainable transportation, land
use, city planning and technical design, where the bicycle is the central
theme and springboard for debate.
Anything special about this Velo-city conference?
The Dublin conference includes first-class speakers from
around the world, and is the first summertime Velo-city
conference. The host city, Dublin, is at the centre of
Ireland's economic surge, and is tackling the problems of rapid expansion
through an integrated transportation strategy. The conference will be
looking at the role of the bike within that strategy, as well as bicycle
transport developments from around the globe.
Uniquely, Dublin also offers the delegates the chance to see the Dublin
Port Tunnel under construction, visit the recently opened two line Tram
system and control centre, or experience the Dublin Regional Traffic Management
Centre in operation. Delegates can also buy a superb city bike at a knockdown
price, as part of the conference package.
Any special deals?
There is a special discount fee for delegates from 2004
Enlargement and Accession applicant countries, and for
non-EU developing countries, as well as cycle advocacy
members. For ordinary delegates who register before March 11th, there
is EUR100 saving on the standard delegate fee for the conference. Don't
leave it to the last minute - book now on http://www.velo-city2005.com/registration.html
and start
looking forward to a great week in Dublin!
Velo-city Dublin: Tuesday May 31st to Friday June 3rd 2005.
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