The International Hellenic University and ECOCITY organize an event on

Ecological Transportation in Thessaloniki

Monday, May 16th 2011, in the University Auditorium at 17:30 – 20:30

Major changes in the development of the city of Thessaloniki are strongly influenced by the developments following the implementation of the local government reform bill “Kallikrates”, traffic solutions and the need to reform city planning in accordance with the European Union Sustainable Mobility Policy. These important perspectives will be the focus of the event organised by International Hellenic University and the Organisation ECOCITY under the auspices of the Mayor of Thessaloniki Yiannis Boutaris, on Monday, May 16th. The event will provide a forum where State Agencies and Local Government officials, as well as Academics and civil society representatives will present views and proposals on the topic.

Attendance is open to the public.

Prior electronic registration is required.

Attendance certificates will be given upon request.

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Event Programme

17:45 OPENING REMARKS,

Liana Gouta, Head of Northern Greece Branch, ECOCITY
Prof. Nicolas Moussiopoulos, Deputy Chairman of International Hellenic University
Dr. Spyros Vougias, Deputy Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Networks
Thanos Zafiropoulos, ECOCITY Chairman
Prof. Ioannis Vlahavas, Dean of School of Science and Technology (IHU)

18:10 POTENTIAL FOR ECOLOGICAL TRANSPORTATION IN THESSALONIKI

Moderator: Prof. Ioannis Vlahavas, Dean of School of Science and Technology (IHU)

The Intolerable Parking Situation: Prospects for Improvement - Funding and Economic Efficiency
Ioannis Frantzeskakis, Transportation Expert, Emeritus Professor - National Technical University of Athens, Honorary President of the ECOCITY Scientific Committee

The European Experience of Ecological Transportation and its Application in Thessaloniki,
Thanos Vlastos, Transportation Expert, National Technical University of Athens, Member of Scientific Committee ECOCITY

Traffic and Air Quality in Thessaloniki,
Prof. Nicolas Moussiopoulos, AUTH, Deputy Chairman of the International Hellenic University

Questions - Discussion

19:15 VIEWS ON ECOLOGICAL TRANSPORTATION IN THESSALONIKI

Moderator: Angela Callias, Lawyer, Dr in Law, Expert in Environmental Law, Member of Scientific Committee ECOCITY

Ecological Transportation in Thessaloniki – the Municipality’s Viewpoint
Konstantinos Zervas, Deputy Mayor of Environment and Quality of Life, Municipality of Thessaloniki

Current situation and prospects for the Public Transport System in Thessaloniki, Greece
Prof. Panagiotis Papaioannou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,
President of Σ.Α.Σ.Θ. (Thessaloniki’s Urban Transport Council)

Traffic Problems and Ease of Transportation in Thessaloniki
Panos Papadakos, General Secretary, ECOCITY, Former President of the Hellenic Institute of Transportation Engineers

Oil Independence in the Transportation Sector: Viable Solutions for the Future Planning of Thessaloniki,
Prof. Zissis Samaras, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Questions - Discussion

Under the auspices of	Sponsors	Media Sponsors
Municipality of Thessaloniki