National Public Transport Congress · 4th edition
Organised by the Romanian Smart City Association in partnership with URTP - the Romanian Union of Public Transport | the Federation of Urban, Suburban and Metropolitan Passenger Transport OperatorsOrganised by ARSC in partnership with URTP | TUSMC Federation
A national public transport event in Romania
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania · 27 and 28 October 2022
The Romanian Smart City Association (ARSC) organised the National Public Transport Congress (ROPAT) on 27-28 October 2022 at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania.
ROPAT 2022 brought together representatives of public administration, transport operators and the public transport industry, around topics of strategic importance for the development of public transport.
Over two days, the discussions covered issues that matter to public transport, among them the metropolitan train project and the impact of traffic generators on public transport in the context of urban development and economic growth. Several proposals were made to improve current legislation.
A key topic was the metropolitan train. Ionel Irinel Scrioșteanu, State Secretary at the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, explained that in future some trains, such as those linking regions, could run as metropolitan trains as they leave one region and as they arrive in the destination region.
Ștefan Roșeanu, President of the Railway Reform Authority (ARF), said that the project launched in the Bucharest - Ilfov region was already seen as a necessity both by central government and by the public, who understood how useful and efficient rail public transport is. He added that other Romanian cities had developed similar metropolitan train projects, so legislative changes would follow to encourage and support them.
The National Public Transport Congress - ROPAT 2022 was moderated by Teodora Iacob and Adrian Cojocaru. The thematic panels on rail transport and passenger public transport solutions were moderated by Prof. Dr. Eng. Florin Nemțanu, Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Transport, Politehnica University of Bucharest.
At the ROPAT 2022 Gala, 17 awards were presented to projects, solutions and initiatives in the sector.
Winner: Turda City Hall
Awarded project: Implementation of the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan of Turda - the first community in Romania with 100% electric public transport
Winner: Ionel Scrioșteanu - Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
Awarded project: Development of public transport infrastructure
Winner: Societatea de Transport București STB SA
Winner: Fip Consulting
Awarded project: Modernisation of electric public transport and development of non-motorised transport infrastructure in Reșița
Winner: Brașov Metropolitan Association for the Sustainable Development of Public Transport
Awarded project: Innovative tools for assessing urban mobility
Winner: Anadolu Automobil Rom
Awarded project: Improving public transport in Brașov
Winner: Bosch Engineering
Awarded project: Forward collision warning system for trams
Winner: Bucharest - Ilfov Public Transport Intercommunity Development Association (TPBI)
Awarded project: The Bucharest-Ilfov metropolitan train (partnership project - TPBI/PMB/CJI/MT)
Winner: Intergas Romania
Awarded project: The Mercedes Benz Citaro CNG Euro 6 prototype bus
Winner: BEIA Consult International
Awarded project: VITAL 5G
Winner: Bozankaya
Awarded project: Bozankaya Transportation Improvement Program in Timișoara
Winner: Ștefan-Adrian Roșeanu - Railway Reform Authority
Awarded project: "Integrated national rail ticketing system"
Winner: ITALROM Inginerie Internațională
Awarded project: "Benchmarking and funding strategy platform for public transport services" - a project funded by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Winner: Sixense
Awarded project: In-service structural and geotechnical monitoring of the Lugoj-Deva Motorway, Lot 3
Winner: Adrian Criț, General Manager, Societatea de Transport București STB SA
Winner: SKY Park Systems
Awarded project: Developing the first national network of bicycle parking
Winner: Carmen Aura Răducu, development expert
The event was organised by the Romanian Smart City Association (ARSC) in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania (CCIR), the Railway Reform Authority, the Bucharest-Ilfov Public Transport Intercommunity Association (TPBI), the Bucharest Public Transport Company (STB SA), the Bucharest-Ilfov Regional Development Association (ADR-BI) and EIT Urban Mobility.
State Secretary, Ministry of Transport
Deputy Mayor of Bucharest
State Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests
General Manager, Societatea de Transport București
President of the Railway Reform Authority
General Manager, CFR Călători
General Manager, Telecomunicații CFR
Senator, Chair of the Committee for Communications, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence
General Manager, Poșta Română - The impact of transport fleets
Deputy General Manager for Development, TPBI
Development Director - TPBI
Rail Transport Development Director - TPBI
Head of Smart City Department - TPBI
General Manager - Anadolu Automobil Rom
WiFi & Analytics Product Manager - Orange Business Services
Mayor of Turda
General Manager - AMB Brașov
AIDA-TL
General Manager, CTP Iași
General Manager, Publitrans Pitești
Director, Timișoara Metropolitan Transport Company
Executive Director, A.D.I. Metropolitan Trans Focșani
Executive Director, Transport Public Sebeș
Technical Sales Manager - Bosch Engineering
Head of Operations - Bucharest Traffic Police
Spokesperson, Light Metro Association (Asociația Metrou Ușor)
Associate Director, Senior Banker - EBRD
General Manager - ADR București Ilfov
General Manager - FIP Consulting
Mobility Expert
Transport Expert
General Manager - National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics
Digitalisation Expert, former State Secretary at MTIC, CEO of SN Radiocomunicații S.A.
CEO, Sixense Romania
President - FORT
General Manager, INCERTRANS
President, Federation of Construction Employers' Associations
President - Association of Goods Distribution Companies in Romania
Sales Manager - fastPark
CEO - Urban Tech
Mayor of Snagov
Public Administrator, Snagov
Adviser to State Secretary Ion Popa - Ministry of Transport
General Manager - Eutron Romania
Managing Partner - Alesonor, Amber Forest
This was a NETWORKING event for transport operators, authorities, government agencies and selected partners of the association. It was a good opportunity to connect with peers in the industry and build new partnerships, while celebrating the companies, institutions, technologies, products and people that keep Romania moving (the Public Transport Awards Gala).
We connect public sector institutions with the technologies, products and services presented by the private sector.
The event was aimed at public transport professionals who champion technology and innovation, and at everyone involved in planning, operating and modernising sustainable public transport.
A business platform where local and international solution and technology providers could present their latest products and network with professionals from the urban mobility industry.
Two days for the industry. International guests and local leaders, focused on the opportunities, challenges and solutions for sustainable transport across the country.
Many industry companies joined ROPAT 2022 as partners to present their products and services. To help both the industry and local authorities, ROPAT 2022 focused on identifying sources of funding.
Professional dialogue between authorities, operators and suppliers on modernisation needs and the solutions available on the market.
ROPAT 2022 recognised projects, products, services and innovations in Romanian public transport
The National Public Transport Congress brought together guests from innovative public transport operators - urban, rail and air - and established suppliers.
Event dates: 27 and 28 October
Venue: CCIR - Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania
Day 1 - Aurel Ghibuțiu Hall
Day 2 - Aurel Ghibuțiu Hall
Bulevardul Octavian Goga 2, Bucharest 030982
Programme highlights
Day 1 - doors opened at 16:00 in the Aurel Ghibuțiu Hall; Day 2 - doors opened at 08:30
The official opening of ROPAT 2022 took place on 27 October at 16:00
The Mobility Industry Awards Gala started at 19:15
Dress code: Cocktail Attire
Access to the event
Tickets - no tickets were sold for this event. Entry was strictly by invitation from the Romanian Smart City Association or one of its official partners.
Information desk
Online, available 24/7 at [email protected]
On site, at the entrance to the CCIR building.
Security information
The safety of our guests matters to us, so we asked for understanding of the necessary security checks. Given the profile of the partners and guests attending, participants had to pass through security checks each time they entered the CCIR building.
Health protocol
ARSC takes security and safety seriously.
In a medical emergency, participants were asked to inform the organising team immediately and call 112.
Menu - guests who needed an adapted menu were asked to contact us and tell us about allergens or other dietary needs, so we could avoid any problems.
Transfer service
Transfers were arranged for some international delegations, as needed.
Live streaming
Some parts of the event were streamed live. The event was photographed and filmed for documentation and communication purposes. For requests about the published images, write to [email protected].
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