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September 2006
Fall luncheon: ‘Realistic public transport’
Nigel Wilson
The outlook for public transit can seem almost Dickensian. In some cities it is the worst of times, with falling ridership in decaying urban corridors and commuters dispersing across suburbs. But other indicators point to better times, such as new technologies that are improving operations and communications, and rising gas prices and environmental awareness that could spur greater support. How will the next chapter read?
Nigel Wilson will share his thoughts in a speech titled “Realistic Public Transport Futures in an Uncertain World” at the CTS Fall Luncheon November 14 in Minneapolis.
Wilson is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research and teaching are focused on urban public transportation, including topics related to the operation, analysis, planning, and management of transit systems. Currently Wilson directs two major long-term research and education programs between MIT and major transit agencies.
Wilson has served on four Transportation Research Board transit-related committees and is a past chair of the Committee on Transit Management and Performance. He received a master’s and a doctoral degree in civil engineering and transportation systems, respectively, from MIT.
A registration form is enclosed. For further information, please contact Electra Sylva, 612-624-3708, conferences5@cce.umn.edu. You may also register online at www.cts.umn.edu/events/luncheon.