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ERF plans key 2014 transport symposium for Brussels in June

The ERF is making final preparations for its 2014 symposium event, which will be held on 18th June in Brussels. Titled “Future Road Infrastructure Challenges”, the event will be held at the EU Thon Hotel. Key topics will include; future road safety challenges, intelligent transport systems, financing, sustainability, innovation. The symposium is aimed at professionals in the roads sector wishing to gain additional knowledge in these key areas and wanting insight into the latest developments in terms of tech
April 24, 2014 Read time: 1 min
The 7575 ERF is making final preparations for its 2014 symposium event, which will be held on 18th June in Brussels. Titled “Future Road Infrastructure Challenges”, the event will be held at the EU Thon Hotel. Key topics will include; future road safety challenges, intelligent transport systems, financing, sustainability, innovation. The symposium is aimed at professionals in the roads sector wishing to gain additional knowledge in these key areas and wanting insight into the latest developments in terms of technology, legislation and research. A strong attendance is expected and the event will have widespread industry support from leading firms operating in the roads sector as well as major institutions.

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