Hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the kind auspices of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

17th World Meeting & Exhibition Delivering Global Prosperity Riyadh, Saudi Arabia November 10-14, 2013

www.IRFnews.org TABLE OF CONTENTS Opening Ceremonies ���������������������������������������������2 Technical Site Visits �����������������������������������������������38 Keynotes ���������������������������������������������������������������������3 Awards Program �����������������������������������������������������40 Ministerial Session ���������������������������������������������������6 Global Road Achievement Awards �������������������42 Mayors' Townhall ���������������������������������������������������10 Social Program �������������������������������������������������������44 Highway Agency Directors' Roundtable ���������12 IRF Fellows Reunion ���������������������������������������������50 Business Meetings �������������������������������������������������14 Volunteer Leadership �������������������������������������������54 Program Highlights �����������������������������������������������18 Supporting Organizations �����������������������������������56 Track Reports ���������������������������������������������������������20 Sponsors �������������������������������������������������������������������58 Showcasing Innovation ���������������������������������������32 IRF World Meeting Team �������������������������������������60 Header About the Event

he International Road Federation convened 26 official country delegations led by 15 ministers the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition, a of transport and public works provided tangible global summit for road and transportation evidence of the IRF’s convening power and its ability stakeholders, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on to develop a global forum for top level discussions. NovemberT 10-14, 2013 at the invitation of H.E. Eng. More than 300 speakers delivered presentations and Abdullah A. AL-MOGBEL, mayor of Riyadh and IRF peer-review papers across 38 executive-level sessions chairman. and 74 technical & scientific podium sessions, as well IRF World Meetings have constituted important as 6 interactive (poster) sessions spanning the sector’s focal points for the sector ever since the first World strategic challenges and investment priorities. Meeting was held in 1952 in Washington, D.C. The 88 IRF Fellows, from Classes 1964–2013, joined 17th edition continued this proud tradition and set as ambassadors of the IRF Fellowship Program, new standards for scope and international relevance. a cornerstone in the work of the International 2,086 industry professionals from the Road Federation resulting in grants to more than private sector, academia and government, 1,300 graduate engineers over the course of its representing an unprecedented 92 distinguished history. countries from six continents took part in These Highlights present key moments of the 17th discussions that highlighted the impact World Meeting & Exhibition, and are not intended of transport on economies and societies as a comprehensive record of discussions and worldwide. deliberations. Delegates and other interested parties are invited to consult www.IRF2013.org for access to the full proceedings of the event.

November 10-14, 2013 1 Header Section Title OpeningPresented by: Ceremonies

2 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition Keynote Address Section Title Beyond the World Meeting Presented by: Presented by: H.E. Eng. Abdullah A. AL-MOGBEL, Mayor of Riyadh, IRF Chairman t is a source of great But we have also given pride that Riyadh hosted ourselves another objective: to the premier event for help the road community and transportation professionals singularly the IRF chart a course Iin 2013, and one of the most to 2020. This vision needs to successful IRF World Meetings drive our policy and research to date. Indeed, the 17th World agenda for the years to come. I Meeting & Exhibition set a myself will certainly be paying number of records, which close attention to it in my dual include the volume of abstracts capacity as Mayor of Riyadh received, the number of and Chairman of the IRF. countries represented and the What is the best use we can most sponsors and supporting make of these World Meeting organizations. outputs? Each one of us The enormous success of the holds part of the answer. 17th World Meeting is further Will it be a new research evidence that we need to project? A national policy preserve and amplify the IRF’s initiative? Improved design and flagship event, even in this era construction processes? Saudi of seamless communications. Arabia too will benefit from the We are now in a position World Meeting outputs as we where we can take stock of step up plans to connect our five days of intensive, high- major cities and enhance our level discussions among residents’ mobility options. policy-makers, practitioners To all our international guests, and academics. During the I hope this World Meeting has Ministerial session, we heard of the value of international given you a sample of what Riyadh has to offer, as well as our collaboration around strategic questions the sector faces. These exciting plans for the future. include addressing the crisis of road traffic injuries and finding new ways to finance, build and operate our road network.

November 10-14, 2013 3 Keynote Address It All Starts With a Road Presented by: Inger ANDERSEN, Vice-President: MENA Region, The World Bank; 2013 IRF Professional of the Year

he World Bank Group Roads and transport services is now unified behind are fundamental building the clear mission blocks for human and of ending extreme economic development povertyT by 2030 while at but they also pose risks. To the same time boosting the realize the full potential of this income of the bottom 40 transformative infrastructure, percent in every country. If we steps must be taken to ensure listen to the voices of the poor, they are inclusive and to one clear demand emerges. mitigate their negative effects They all want roads. on the environment and public Roads open the door to health. transformational shifts Roads can be made safer. enabled by technology. The World Bank Group People and goods need to actively supports the United move for an economy to grow, Nations Decade of Action for for wealth to be created, for Road Safety and will do its prosperity to be shared. utmost, through its Global Road Safety Facility, to help halve the In short, it all starts with a road. Mobility is a precondition for expected death and injury rates on the roads of the developing development. Much as a dynamic economy depends on the world. movement of goods and services, people rely on roads to For the sake of future generations, and to gain the maximum access employment, education and health. The fact that 1.2 benefit, roads need to be made safer and cleaner. Road billion people worldwide still lack access to an all-weather road construction today must incorporate technical developments underscores both the scope and urgency of the demand. that will reduce emissions from expected traffic, along with The results of our investments in roads have shown how investment in low-emission modes of transport that will avoid a transformative an infrastructure they can be. Our support for lock-in to high fossil fuel intensity and costs for the future. the rehabilitation and construction of rural roads in Morocco, Roads are a common good and need to be approached as such. through the First National Rural Roads Program, helped double Their impacts transcend national borders. We need to commit the primary education enrollment and the frequency of hospital to sharing this common good for development and poverty visits in the beneficiary communities. reduction, and for the benefit of all.

4 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition Keynote Address Better Roads. Better World. Presented by: C. Patrick SANKEY, President & CEO, International Road Federation

rganizing an event of And lastly, we wanted this this caliber has been week to be an investment in an extraordinary the future. An unprecedented experience for my 2,000 road professionals Oteam and myself. We were very have converged on Riyadh to fortunate in working with such benefit from, and share in, the highly committed partners, vast global pool of knowledge notably Riyadh Amana and the gathered during the World Saudi Ministry of Transport. Meeting. There is much for In many ways, the World us to learn from one another. Meeting has successfully Our host country, for instance, embodied the IRF’s has developed considerable irreplaceable role in promoting expertise in megaproject the development of better, management which we can all safer and more sustainable learn from. roads by gathering expertise What can this mean for the and best practices spanning future of the International Road regions of the world and transport disciplines. Federation itself? We aspire to go on playing a leading role as The World Meeting was carefully assembled around a set of a global knowledge forum and clearing-house, and this World game-changing outputs for our sector and for the IRF. Meeting has been the ultimate example of that aspiration. We wanted it to contribute to setting a policy and research Tangible evidence of this is the concurrent launch of three agenda to 2020 that builds on the sum of knowledge and shared IRF Regional Affairs Committees covering Latin America & aspirations of the global industry stakeholders. Our network of the Carribbean, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa. Each 24 global partners has played an essential role in the delivery of Committee will be tasked with identifying and addressing this agenda - and I want to repeat my sincere appreciation for the needs of IRF members active in these regions, as well as their support. developing bespoke capacity building programs that leverage our know-how. We also wanted it to lead to productive discussions among the 92 countries represented in Riyadh. Knowledge transfer is the While there is no denying we live in challenging times for the core of the IRF’s mission. It leads to cost-effective innovation. In industry, I prefer to think that that we live in interesting — some cases, it also helps avoid costly mistakes. indeed exciting — times, because knowledge is now, more than ever, shared across borders. The IRF is at the core of this process.

November 10-14, 2013 5 Ministerial Session

6 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition 15 ministers debate a world Header of transport challenges

uring the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition, the IRF Interventions by the transport ministers of Turkey, Bahrain, convened a global session for ministers and other senior Burkina Faso, Egypt, Kosovo, Morocco and South Korea, among policy-makers representing 26 countries to address key others, underscored how seriously the world’s top policy makers challenges faced by the sector, and discuss a long term take these challenges and the value of cooperation across Dagenda that builds on successful policies and programs. borders. The session was hosted by Saudi Arabia's Minister of Transport “There are huge gaps between advanced countries and H.E. Dr. Jobarah E. AL-SURAISRY and moderated by PIARC developing countries in terms of the level of mobility, President and former Undersecretary for Infrastructure in convenience and benefits that the public can enjoy through Mexico's Ministry of Transport and Communications Eng. Oscar access to infrastructure,” said Korea's Vice-Minister of Transport de BUEN. Hyung-ku YEO. “I am confident that the IRF can lead in Highlighted global issues included road traffic injuries, integrating currently scattered efforts.” responsible for 1.3 million deaths a year, the highway “Governments need to assign a certain level of budget to infrastructure funding gap, estimated at nearly US $16 trillion, road safety. In 2014, we need to evaluate progress to date and and the need for more robust transport data as a basis for sound establish a roadmap to the second half of the U.N. Decade of policy-making. Action,” noted Burkina Faso Infrastructure Minister Jean-Bertin The ministerial session was one of the high points of the five- OUEDRAOGO. day World Meeting and provided tangible evidence of the IRF’s “Turkey has an ambitious target of being in the 10 most ability to act as a meeting place for top level discussions. developed countries in the world by 2023. To keep up with “Transport is the backbone of economic development in any this target, we plan to realize investments amounting to US nation,” noted Minister AL-SURAISRY. “Our transport sector is $200 billion in the next 10 years, of which US $80 billion will facing many challenges on account of fast-growing demand.” be realized by public private partnerships,” according to Binali YILDIRIM, Turkey’s minister of transport and telecommunications.

November 10-14, 2013 7 Ministerial Session

Setting the stage Introducing the ministerial roundtable discussion, three guest orators presented a summary analysis of global industry issues, and the means to overcome them through determined efforts to build capacity, boost the productivity of infrastructure investments, and strengthen international cooperation in the areas of policy and research.

The U.N. Decade of Action for Road Safety Presented by: Marc SHOTTEN, Senior Transport Specialist, The World Bank Road safety is an In an effort to alter the status quo, a U.N. Decade of Action for unacceptable, Road Safety was launched on May 11, 2011 supported by over and underfunded, 100 countries, with a goal of preventing 5 million road traffic international public deaths and 50 million serious injuries globally by 2020. The health crisis, and launch of the Decade has energized governments around the fast becoming an world to develop and implement national action plans around obstacle to sustainable safer road users, safer road infrastructure and safer vehicles. development. With The debate about the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals rapid urbanization is on the agenda and a unique opportunity to raise the public and increasing profile of, and funding for, this international crisis. motorization rates, emerging economies are confronted with a growing challenge to their public health systems and development objectives. By 2030 road crashes are forecast to become the fifth leading cause of death rising to 2.4 million fatalities per year. By 2020 the world’s motor vehicle fleet will double to reach 2 billion. Car sales will reach 120 million per year with emerging markets taking a 61% share. This unprecedented growth in motorization is a huge road safety challenge.

8 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition How To Save $1 Trillion a Year Policy, Data and Research: An Presented by: Nicklas GAREMO, Infrastructure Practice Manager, McKinsey & Co. International Collaboration Insufficient or inadequate infrastructure — and the Framework resulting congestion, Presented by: Jose VIEGAS, Secretary General, International power outages, and Transport Forum lack of access to safe Analysis is only as good as water and roads — is a data: quality of transport global concern. Typically, infrastructure is a key the debate about determinant of performance the growing need for in the transport sector. A infrastructure focuses recent report, “Understanding on whether financing is the Value of Transport sufficient to meet it. But, Infrastructure,” reviewed in fact, there are clear existing sources, definitions ways to create more and better infrastructure for less. and coverage, identified Just keeping pace with projected global GDP growth will critical data gaps, set priorities require an estimated $57 trillion in infrastructure investment for future data collection, between now and 2030. That’s nearly 60 percent more than the developed definitions and methods for measuring investment $36 trillion spent over the past 18 years. But given widespread and capital stock. fiscal constraints in the wake of the global financial crisis, even Collaborative Research: Representatives of research institutes assembling the minimum investment required to meet growth from International Transport Forum member countries predictions is a challenge. select topics where international collaboration provides Yet practical steps could boost productivity in the infrastructure added value (“common value topics”). Experts nominated sector — a long-time laggard — by as much as 60 percent, by member countries form a Working Group with a two-year thereby lowering spending by 40 percent for an annual saving of project cycle leading to a report with policy conclusions and $1 trillion. Over the next 18 years, this would be the equivalent of recommendations. paying $30 trillion for $48 trillion worth of infrastructure. Collaboration in Policy: The ITF’s annual summit is a Ministerial- The potential to boost infrastructure productivity is so large level Meeting built around key components: Ministers’ because of failings in addressing inefficiencies and stagnant Roundtables, Panel Discussions with Ministers, Industry, productivity in a systematic way. On the whole, countries Research, Civil Society, Bilaterals and Networking, and an continue to invest in poorly conceived projects, take a long Exhibition. Summits are themed around strategic questions: time to approve them, miss opportunities to innovate in how the role of innovation transport, transport and society, and to deliver them, and then don’t make the most of existing connection across modes, to name a few. assets before opting to build expensive new capacity. November 10-14, 2013 9 Mayors' Townhall Local government leaders address 21st century mobility ith the acceleration of rural to urban migration, and cooperation across agencies that present the greatest it is becoming increasingly important to manage impediments to implementing integrated urban transport today’s ­— and prepare strategies. Several mayors in the panel also for tomorrow’s — urban noted that, significant advanced planning, Wtransportation challenges. In larger and well communicated planning involving cities and communities, multi-modalism all the stakeholders based on realistic and “smart cities” are concepts that are estimates of needed resources, budget and gaining momentum where there exists an schedule are also key. opportunity for well-integrated services. Building a “smart city” requires a significant H.E. Eng. Fahd Bin Mohammad ALJUBAIR, and diligent planning and a carefully mayor of the Eastern Province Municipality monitored implementation process, but more of Saudi Arabia, said, "Today’s travelers are importantly — success is largely dependent expecting greater and improved mobility on the intervention of a strong and well- with better-managed congestion, cleaner informed “champion” with a clear vision and transport alternatives, reliable and real- political will. time journey information, and of course Mayor of Riyadh H.E. Eng. Abdullah A. AL-MOGBEL Moderator Abbas MOHADDES, president & safer roads." CEO of Iteris, said, "During the 17th IRF World In meeting these aspirations, we face Meeting, we had the privilege of meeting and variety of institutional and at times technical challenges. But listening to these distinguished mayors, the true “champions” at the end of the day, leadership prevails and champions that will lead their respective municipalities to success for the succeed. It is not so much financial matters as institutional issues betterment of their residents."

10 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition Eng. Saleh AL AHMAD, Mayor of Al-Qassim Municipality Eng. Fahd Bin Mohammad ALJUBAIR, Mayor of Eastern Province Municipality

Eng. Faris Bin Mayah AL SAFAK, Mayor of Najran Municipality Eng. Abdul Monem AL RASHED, Mayor of the Northern Province

November 10-14, 2013 11 Directors' Roundtable Highway directors emphasize the role of innovation ighway agency directors are the chief architects and MUGUNHE, CEO, National Roads Administration, Ministry of implementors of national road infrastructure programs. Transport and Communications (Mozambique); Babatunde The IRF invited nine agency directors and deputy EKUNSUMI, Director Highways, Federal Ministry of Works directors to present (Nigeria); Rame QUPEVA, Director of Road Hand share their visions Infrastructure, Ministry of Infrastructure and programs in a lively (Kosovo); Andre KILIAN, Deputy Director roundtable ably moderated General: Roads, Department of Roads and by Frederick “Bud” WRIGHT, Transport, Province of Gauteng (South Executive Director of the Africa); Nazir ALLI, Chief Executive Officer, American Association of State The South African National Roads Agency Highway and Transportation (South Africa); and Lahcen AIT BRAHIM, Officials. Road Director, Ministry of Equipment, Contributions were delivered Transport and Logistics (Morocco). by Hathlool AL-HATHLOOL, The directors presented a broad and rich Deputy Minister for Roads, palette of infrastructure priorities resulting MOT (Saudi Arabia), who AASHTO Executive Director and session moderator Frederick "Bud" WRIGHT from different economic and geographic also served as host of the realities. Nigeria has seen its vehicle fleet session; Hua LI, Director- triple since 2005, with a road network General of Highway Department, Ministry of Transport (China); struggling to keep up pace and budget allocations currently at a Cahit TURHAN, General Director of Highways (Turkey); Anastasio third of funding requirements.

12 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition In South Africa’s Gauteng Province ­— one of the country’s sector in the construction and upkeep of portions of the road economic engines — an estimated 82% of roads are older network. than their original design life of 20 years, leading to escalating The panel found many areas of convergence in the areas of maintenance costs. Propelled by a vibrant domestic economy. strategic network planning, comprehensive road network Turkey’s heavy vehicles now account for 27 percent of traffic management systems and supportive regulations. volume, a 42 percent increase over the last decade, leading to saturation at key trade nodes. Above all, the directors reaffirmed their commitment to good governance principles, in the areas of value for money, risk These trends have challenged traditional approaches to network allocation, stakeholder consultation and transparency, and planning and funding. Everywhere, highway agency directors are expressed their appreciation to the IRF for convening the tailoring their programs to changing patterns in road use, and session and making it possible for their diverse experiences and aggressively pushing for enhanced participation by the private accomplishments to be shared across nations and continents.

Laying the foundations for KSA economic development • The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Transport is building an 85km expressway connecting Makah to the International Airport in Jeddah. The first phase of the project, costing US $40m, was completed in early June 2013, while the second phase, worth US $80m, is to start as soon as a contractor is selected. • The 750km Oman-Saudi direct road link will reduce the travel distance between Saudi Arabia and Oman by around 1,200km. Currently, the only road linking the two Arab countries travels through the UAE. • In 2005, the Saudi Ministry of Interior announced the introduction of the Advanced Traffic Vehicle and Monitoring (ATVAM) project. In September 2012 the ATVAM project required an estimated investment of over US $1.5b over a 6-year period. • In December 2011, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Transport published KSA Deputy Minister for Roads (MOT) Hathlool AL-HATHLOOL the ITS Deployment and Integration Plan for Saudi Arabia.

November 10-14, 2013 13 Business Meetings IRF expands committee structure and networking opportunities Since its establishment in 1948, the IRF has acted as a business An IRF matchmaking service was launched, for individuals and network for its members, providing vital introductory services to groups, in an effort to foster professional relations between external institutions and government agencies, and acting as a global companies, universities and national delegations. thematic forum for national road associations, advocacy groups, Representatives of Saudi agencies, including Riyadh Municipality, companies and institutions dedicated to the development of Ministry of Transport and Arriyadh Development Authority road infrastructure globally. participated in this World Meeting first. IRF Committees give special attention to IRF Committee Meetings The IRF also organized five host sessions, the development of concrete responses to which showcased ongoing and future specific road problems. The IRF’s current African Affairs infrastructure projects in the Gulf, thus committees on Road Asset Management, Latin American & Caribbean Affairs helping delegates understand business Road Safety, Road Financing and Middle Eastern & North African Affairs opportunities and draw lessons from the Intelligent Transportation Systems Road Safety main engineering projects in the region. have all created a wealth of resources Asset Management Additionally, the IRF convened a meeting including data, best practices in addition Intelligent Transport Systems for representatives from National to providing members with access to Highway Associations to encourage open government decision-makers who are IRF Governance Meetings dialogue among peers, for the purpose of ready to hear their voice. exchanging national best practices. During the 17th IRF World Meeting & Executive Committee Exhibition, regional affairs Committees Board of Directors were established to serve the needs of General Assembly IRF members and help drive the industry agenda in Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean and the Middle East.

14 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition November 10-14, 2013 15 Business Meetings

SBG hosted an engaging session on megaprojects

16 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition November 10-14, 2013 17 Program Highlights An ideal platform to discuss industry solutions he 21st century has already been marked by a rapid pace The following formats were used throughout the World Meeting: of technological change and growing mobility aspirations IRF Executive sessions were developed by IRF staff and Committee that need to be met through supportive policies. There heads to address key topics at the core of the IRF’s mission. is enormous potential in cooperative systems, cloud computing,T big data processing and connections across modes Safer Roads by Design™ sessions were developed and adapted — all of which are key to modern traffic management. Significant by IRF members and staff from the IRF’s own extensive catalog challenges also exist, chief among which the crisis of road traffic of road safety training courses and workshops. These sessions injuries, responsible for 1.3 million deaths and fast becoming an introduced engineering concepts, best practices and state-of-the- obstacle to economic development in many parts of the world. art technologies to prevent road crashes and reduce the severity of accidents, in order to address the specific needs of highway To take stock of these challenges, and discuss the appropriate level agencies and road operators. of policy response, the IRF World Meeting hosted 30 executive- style roundtables bringing together top level officials and the Partner sessions were developed by the IRF’s network partners highest global and local experts around dynamic topics: What can and member organizations from all over the world, to address we learn from successful efforts to tackle road injuries in countries special interest topics, from tunneling technologies to accessible with growing motorization rates? How can highway engineers transport. These sessions underlined the IRF’s role as the global factor changing weather patterns in the design of new roads? “network of networks” for the industry. Where are the obstacles to deploying industry innovation? Host sessions were developed by major organizations from the host country and the Arabian Gulf region, with a focus on major projects, both ongoing and in the pipeline, from the point of view of showcasing engineering achievements and ongoing and emerging business opportunities.

18 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition IRF Executive Sessions Partner Sessions Smart Cities: Mobility, Efficiency, Safety and Sustainability New Tunneling Technologies (ITA) U.N. Decade of Action - Part 1 From Transport to Intelligent Mobility (ERTICO) U.N. Decade of Action - Part 2 Road Asset Management Approaches & Trends (PIARC & ERF) Innovation in 21st century transport Successful Strategies for PPPs Delivery Worldwide (AEC) Roads & the Sustainable Transport Agenda ITS Innovation: Strategies & Solutions (ITS America) How to Sell ITS ITS in Fast-Expanding Environments (ITS South Africa) Bridging the Funding Gap Smart Ticketing for Sustainable Transport (Calypso Networks) Highway Agency Directors' Roundtable Disaster Mitigation and Recovery (Japan Road Association) Road Asset Management Today National Workshop on the Benefits if the TIR System (IRU) Highway Planning in Latin America and the Caribbean Facilitating Road Transport in the Arab World (IRU) Procurement and Projects Delivery (PIARC) Safer Roads by Design™ Sessions Safer Roads by Design™ Host Sessions Roadside Safety Applications Saudi Arabia Transport Projects Safer Workzones - Positive Protection Applications GCC Region Showcase End Treatment Applications Riyadh Project Showcase Safer Workzones - Driver Safety Applications Megaproject Management

“The IRF has consistently pursued its mission to encourage and promote development and maintenance of better, safer and more sustainable roads through the exchange of knowledge and ideas”. Manfred SWAROVSKI Swarco founder Recipient of 2013 IRF Lifetime Achievement Award

November 10-14, 2013 19 Section Title TrackPresented by: R eports Setting the industry agenda to 2020 he 17th World Meeting & Exhibition set the stage for The World Meeting was also highly successful in its endeavor one of the IRF's most comprehensive efforts to assemble to encourage a multidisciplinary dialogue bridging all facets original research and technical of highway development, as well as their innovation, spanning 11 major connections with other modes of transport and transportationT themes from highway asset the wider economy. management to new developments in road Lastly, the World Meeting preparation was safety. marked by a high level of engagement from Under the leadership of Dr. Essam RADWAN, all of members of the Technical & Scientific chair of the Technical & Scientific Committee, Committee. These experts each devoted many the IRF launched a call for papers in late 2012 person-weeks of their own time to development with two objectives in mind: to attract the the components of the technical program, best technical contributions worldwide, and review and evaluate numerous abstracts and to generate a constructive, forward-looking technical papers, and provide valuable feedback dialogue around issues that are relevant, to the authors and IRF staff. recent and significant to the profession. The following pages present summary findings More than 600 technical abstracts were of each World Meeting track. submitted, each undergoing a rigorous To find out how to access to the official World peer review process, with 300 full Technical & Scientific Committee Chairman Dr. Essam RADWAN Meeting proceedings, please visit www.IRF2013. papers ultimately being accepted. These org. contributions represent input from almost 60 countries, marked by notable interest within the host region translating into more than 100 technical papers.

20 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition Section Title Transport Policy & Economics Presented by: Presented by: Frederick “Bud” WRIGHT, Executive Director, AASHTO

here can be no doubt the In addition to finding the political mobility provided by well- will to invest in transportation functioning transportation using traditional means, we must systems is the foundation tap into innovative approaches to uponT which economic prosperity roadway finance and contracting, and societal vibrancy are built. including greater use of PPPs. Investments such as the U.S. Additionally, we cannot allow Interstate Highway System, the those who die on the roadways to motorways of Europe, the many just become statistics — we can excellent roadways here in our and must do better. host country Saudi Arabia and The world around us is rapidly the recent major investment in changing. Technological transportation infrastructure by innovation enables us to use China all have and will continue to the latest approaches for provide for economic growth and constructing and operating our societal well-being if maintained transportation systems, whether and operated effectively. making investments in ITS to Yet even as the importance of improve safety and traffic flow, our transportation networks using new construction materials in our daily lives is obvious, we and techniques to build stronger nonetheless face major challenges and longer lasting bridges and as we look to the future. pavements or using the latest software to better plan out First and foremost is a lack of investments. financial resources to adequately invest in transportation services. November 10-14, 2013 21 Road Safety Presented by: Dr. Akram ABU-ODEH, Research Scientist: Roadside Safety & Physical Security Division, TTI

he technical & scientific Moving forward, we have to component comprised make progress on discussions 17 sessions for a total of to determine innovative and 69 presentations. Focal effective means to ensure road themesT included the benefits owners, designers, consultants of road safety audits & accident and researchers are aware of analysis, protecting vulnerable global road safety developments, road users particularly in and are using them in their urban environments, new road designs. A number of high risk technologies that positively issues still need more work, such affect driver behavior, advances as unprotected roadside trees, in barrier systems, road safety vehicle rollovers and cross-lane standards & policies, low- crashes. volume road safety and safety improvements in work zones. The IRF also held a very productive meeting of its road safety Committee that resulted in the approval of a five year strategic plan to 2018.

22 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition Road Safety Pavements & Materials Presented by: Dr. Akram ABU-ODEH, Research Scientist: Roadside Safety & Physical Security Division, TTI Presented by: Dr. Kamil KALOUSH, Professor, Arizona State University

avements, as we all while mitigating environmental know, are the backbone concerns. of our transportation What does this mean for the network. During the World industry agenda to 2020? PMeeting, sessions covered long We will continue looking into term pavement performance, performance-related issues, flexible pavement design, new including long term durability, methods and concepts for safety and ride comfort. We see asphalt pavements, advances in a trend of increased life cycle concrete pavement design, new assessment of environmental techniques for soil-rock mixtures, impacts and interactions, affecting road bases and sub-bases, as well air quality, energy savings, as innovations in quality control, recyclability of materials, and equipment and methods. storm water mitigation. Promising The authors represented a wide technologies include asphalt range of geographic and industry rubber surface already in use in interests. What resonated from the many parts of the world. presentations is a continued effort for modified pavement systems that will provide the best short and long term impacts supporting further growth in transportation

November 10-14, 2013 23 Sustainable Transport Presented by: Gordon KELLER, retired, U.S. Forest Service

here were more than 30 planning and public participation presentations specifically involving the stakeholders, energy related to the topic of saving measures built into the sustainability, but nearly design of new roads, increasing halfT of all presentations related the share of recycled materials at least indirectly to sustainable and renewable resources as well transport in one way or another. as promoting synergies across the modes, are all examples of positive The reason for the growing actions that can be taken by the emphasis on this theme is that industry. sustainable transport aims to strike a balance between the short Mitigation also plays an important and long term transportation role, whether it is stormproofing needs of society, the cost-effective existing roads, protecting water technology to achieve those needs quality, reducing sediments, or and environmental stewardship providing crossings for wildlife. considerations. To achieve this, we need good technology combined with sound At project level, much can be done engineering practices and social to enhance the sustainability and and environmental consciousness. climate resilience of transport networks. Good environmental

24 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition Sustainable Transport Integrated Mobility & ITS Presented by: Gordon KELLER, retired, U.S. Forest Service Presented by: Glenn HAVINOVISKI, Associate Vice-President, Iteris

ntegrated mobility is one of across a variety of applications and the most exciting topics in the devices. industry, so exciting in fact that As a result, we are seeing many presentations related to data — both historic and real Iit could be found in other tracks. time — increasingly used to During the World Meeting, we all conduct predictive and adaptive heard a lot of buzz phrases, “smart traffic control strategies and cities”, “big data”, “connected better manage our assets while vehicles”, “active management” - offering users a greater palette what’s important is the underlying of choices with much less need trends. for investments in new physical For many years, emphasis had infrastructure. This trend will been on stand-alone systems, continue, particularly if it is aided single source data informing by dynamic road and parking vehicle trips, often on a reactive pricing to manage demand, basis. An important conceptual greater synergies between shift is now taking us to a place transport and land use planning where data are being collected and a cultural shift by the users from a variety of sources, fused, towards greater acceptance of mined and ultimately exploited shared rides.

November 10-14, 2013 25 Disaster Mitigation & Recovery Presented by: Moriyasu FURUKI, Executive Director, Japan Society of Civil Engineers

he Great East Japan tectonic plate movements must Earthquake of 2011 urge all transport planners to and the Indian Ocean consider these scenarios carefully. Tsunami in 2004 both Contingency plans and continuous underscoredT the role of resilient exercises are indispensable and transport networks in supporting have proved their effectiveness. evacuation plans and putting Using data and simulation in affected countries on the path to design and evacuation plans recovery. under “worst condition” scenarios are critical to taking effective An increased prevalence of preventive measures. destructive weather events and

26 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition Disaster Mitigation & Recovery Asset Management Presented by: Moriyasu FURUKI, Executive Director, Japan Society of Civil Engineers Presented by: Tony PORTER, Director, Global Asset Management Team, Opus International Consultants Ltd.

he World Meeting further be delivered cost-effectively, by confirmed the appeal taking care of what we already of asset management, own, managing for the long term, which received the second and focusing on the outcomes highestT number of papers overall delivered to road users. and drew considerable audiences The move towards performance in each of the eight sessions. It is in based management as a means the context of such meetings that to embedding good asset we can both share our experiences management principles into and expand our visions – so much the delivery is now widespread. of what we do is interrelated Inspection practices, technological with broader transport planning innovations and the ability to concerns. make a sound business case for There is broad consensus that service levels as a function of road demands placed on the highway investment are trends which will system are increasing around support this shift. Through its the world. We are asking more Committee on Asset Management, of our assets, but at the same the IRF is in a position to time funding is not keeping pace continue its indispensable with needs, even in developed supportive role by expanding its economies which are often faced program of webinars, workshop, with severe cuts in budgets. Asset and specialized professional management is the idea that a development courses. reasonable level of service can

November 10-14, 2013 27 Road Construction & Operations Tunnel Construction & Operations Presented by: Dr. Amr EL-HAFNAWY, Consultant, Riyadh Municipality Presented by: Pierre SCHMITZ, Past President, PIARC Technical Committee on Road Tunnels Operations

alue engineering has its is in place, sufficient time is foundations in the idea allocated to the process and senior that the functionality of management is committed to design is maintained for achieving the desired end results. Vthe least cost. Before a contract has Some criteria to select projects been awarded, the opportunity for value engineering include exists to enhance value for money high costs and/or high priority through incentives to value- projects, as well as other important engineer the contract and share projects that currently fail to profit with the client, making it a meet a transport agency’s budget mutually beneficial process. parameters and which can be Experience suggests contractors value-engineered to bring them in will buy into the process and adopt line with funding constraints. cost-effective engineering practices when the right set of incentives

28 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition Tunnel Construction & Operations Presented by: Pierre SCHMITZ, Past President, PIARC Technical Committee on Road Tunnels Operations

oad tunnels are increasingly safety guidelines at all stages of used to cross natural tunnel design, construction and barriers, such as rivers operations. An overview of the or mountain ranges, but implementation of Europe’s tunnel Rthey also constitute a solution — safety regulation shows that after sometimes the only one — when an initial period of uncertainty, dealing with urban environment industry has embraced new constraints. The construction practices from the early stage and maintenance of urban road of tunnel design to real time tunnels is always a challenge, safety management of tunnels and their realization requires open to vehicular traffic. As tools the use of drilling techniques and procedures become more and monitoring tools that are complex, periodical inspections increasingly sophisticated. of the operators’ skills and the availability of global knowledge The World Meeting also hosted resources will play a growing role. discussions on the application of

November 10-14, 2013 29 PPPs & Road Financing Presented by: Jean Francois CORTE, Secretary General, PIARC

ublic Private Partnerships PPPs and innovative forms of have become a well- financing in such areas as ex-post known tool used by assessments, tying in road safety road authorities and ratings, as well as the benefit of Poperators worldwide — there is land value capture which have a wide palette of good and bad all been successfully applied in experiences which have resulted different parts of the world. in a number of operational Actors recognize the need for guidelines and a more efficient increased emphasis on preserving use of the respective resources of our road assets, as well as our private and public actors. industry’s own responsibility However, there is still room for towards the next generation improvement and a need to of users. But they must also constantly adapt to a changing recognize the role of ethics and economic and regulatory context. good governance in underpinning During the World Meeting, we public confidence and framing our heard different perspectives on actions.

30 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition PPPs & Road Financing Urban & Public Transport Presented by: Jean Francois CORTE, Secretary General, PIARC Presented by: Atef GARIB, Senior Expert, Abu Dhabi Traffic Police

ities play a decisive parking measures, restricting city and growing role in the traffic, better management of the economic and social fabric road network and more effective of countries around the incident management processes. Cworld, but their own success is In parallel, other transport options almost always underpinned by need to be made more attractive efficient public transport systems. supported by real time journey information. The challenges cities face in delivering on this objective are Given spatial constraints in many considerable, in turn creating cities, the provision of new roads significant opportunities to and additional lanes will seldom develop a supportive framework be an option in the future. As part and industry solutions. For of the strategic planning process, city authorities, this means a policy makers have a key role comprehensive agenda, shared in supporting other means of across sectors and at all levels of transport, and it is encouraging decision making, to aggressively to see that many cities in the Gulf tackle chronic urban congestion. region have implemented or are Examples of interventions include introducing large scale public increasing the private cost of car transport systems. use through road pricing and

November 10-14, 2013 31 Showcasing Innovation

nnovation is a watchword for road professionals, By bringing together leaders from the public and and it is an integral part of what the International private sectors, the IRF World Meeting & Exhibition Road Federation does best. At a time when budget also played an important role in identifying the cutbacks have become the new norm, our industry policies and processes that stimulate deployment Ihas demonstrated it remains committed to finding of commercially viable road applications for those affordable ways to meet the needs of a changing regions of the world that need them most. world. Many of the solutions we need to meet the transport With more than 70 exhibition booths and numerous challenges of the future already exist, but only a other displays, innovation abounded at the 17th fraction are deployed on our roads. Our biggest IRF World Meeting & Exhibition. Whether it is safety challenge is removing the obstacles to deploying this applications, pavement design, or traffic management innovation. systems, the World Meeting offered an integrated showcase of surface transportation programs and technological solutions. Many have been field tested in real-life conditions, often with impressive results; others were launched during the World Meeting.

Opening the Exhibition, from left to right: H.E Abdullah AL-MOGBEL,H.E. Dr. Jobarah AL-SURAISRY, H.E. Binali YILDIRIM, Ms. Inger ANDERSEN, H.E. Aziz RABBAH 32 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition ADA Metro Project Riyadh expands transport system Under the leadership of the ArRiyadh Development Authority, Showcasing Innovation Riyadh is diversifying transportation options with the arrival of a metro system, scheduled to break ground in 2014 and already the world’s biggest public transport project. When the 178km 6-line metro system opens to service in 2018, it will be the most modern and most extensive in the region. Showcasing Innovation

AMS CEO Dr Roberto IMPERO

Business meeting at one of the IRF booths

Saudi Binladin Group booth

Zydex CEO Ajay RANKA

Majd M. MASARANI of Iteris

Delcan President Lester YOSHIDA

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Spanish pavilion

Shibh Al-Jazira Contracting’s Osama ARAFEH

Interactive poster session display

Erada Advanced Projects’ Mohammad Fouz SALAH, Swarco Mizar’s Silvio MERLI (center) and Swarco’s Friedrich Peter HOFSTADLER 3M's creative and attactive booth

November 10-14, 2013 35 Exhibition

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November 10-14, 2013 37 Technical Site Visits

Delegates experience Riyadh's cutting-edge projects

38 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition King Abdullah Financial District VISIT HOST: Rayadah Investment Company The most important and largest project in Riyadh is the and arterials. Thirty-eight of its buildings — totaling a million King Abdullah Financial District, located in the north of square meters — have applied for a Leadership in Energy and Riyadh's suburbs. The project consists of more than 100 Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating. IRF Visitors new, simultaneously were briefed about the constructed buildings, an entire project while elevated light-rail system, viewing a scale model the largest metro station and were also provided in Riyadh, numerous a guided tour of a live freeway interchanges, construction zone in the safe pedestrian crossings, KAFD complex.

Riyadh Traffic Control Center Wadi Hanifa Ecological Park & Wadi VISIT HOST: Traffic Police, Ministry of Interior (MOI) Laban Cable-Stayed Bridge This visit, hosted by Riyadh’s Traffic Police, focused on the new VISIT HOST: Ministry of Tranport and state of the art Automated Traffic Violations Administering Wadi Hanifa is literally an oasis in the desert, in a suburban and Monitoring traffic control center, located alongside the old setting, and an outstanding example of an ecological park. Riyadh traffic control center. The new center is part of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious ATVAM project. The Wadi Laban cable-stayed bridge at Riyadh crossing was designed by The ATVAM project involves Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners) the implementation of traffic and completed in 1997. It carries six management, security and violation lanes of highway traffic across a total enforcement systems in 3 regional of 763 meters (2,503 ft). The bridge groups and is the largest and most is 35.8 meters (117 ft) wide and 167.5 important Intelligent Transportation meters (550 ft) high; its longest span is Systems (ITS) project in the kingdom. 405 meters (1,329 ft). November 10-14, 2013 39 Awards Program

he IRF Awards Programs are set demonstrated leadership and commitment up to gather information on the to the road transport industry. exemplary people and projects that This prestigious award takes into account place this industry at the forefront a wide range of criteria, and above all, ofT social and economic development. values the contribution of nominees to our By recognizing such individuals and industry. groundbreaking projects, the IRF seeks to publicize the great positive impact that Nominees must have provided significant the road building industry has on the contributions to the road transport global quality of life. The IRF encourages industry through such initiatives as all companies and organizations in the advocacy efforts, training and educational road development sector to get involved programs, improved policies, innovations in our Awards Program. By promoting and research. the innovative ideas and successes of our Furthermore, potential candidates will industry, we can provide a road map for have made substantial contributions to others to follow. support the higher education of young transportation professionals. Inger ANDERSEN, World Bank Vice-President of the MENA Region, Inger ANDERSEN: accepts her award as the 2013 IRF Professional of the Year Past and future winners have utilized their 2013 IRF Professional of the Year position(s) in the public or private sectors Inger ANDERSEN, Vice-President of the to advance the IRF and its mission of Middle East and North Africa Region for the World Bank, was promoting better, safer, and more sustainable roads and road presented with the 2013 IRF Professional of the Year Award for networks, as well as demonstrated commitment to the socio- her work with leaders and stakeholders across the MENA Region economic benefits of well-planned infrastructure systems. in promoting inclusive infrastructure programs and supportive Winners will have also offered inspiration and guidance to those transportation policies that will ready the region's societies and involved in building and maintaining roads. economies for the challenges of the 21st century. Ms. ANDERSEN was honored November 10, 2013, during the The award, established in 1951, recognizes eminent public, Opening Ceremony of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition in private and educational sector professionals who have Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

40 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition Oscar de BUEN: 2013 Dr. Mino Award of Excellence Winner More than 1,300 individuals have completed their IRF Fellowship since the first fellowships were awarded in 1949. These Fellows have accomplished some incredible things over the past 64 years, Oscar de BUEN became the third recipient doing so in 116 of the IRF Dr. Mino Award of Excellence different countries. The IRF Dr. Mino Award of Excellence, bestowed every four IRF Bestows Lifetime years at the IRF World Meeting, was developed to recognize and Achievement Awards honor outstanding graduates of the IRF Fellowship Program who leveraged their educational experience to make outstanding Delcan Corporation U.S. Infrastructure achievements in roadway development and planning around the Operations President Brian STEARMAN world. and Swarco founder Manfred The winner of the first Dr. Mino Award of Excellence, Mr. Mario SWAROVSKI were distinguished with LEIDERMAN, is a Class of 1961 IRF Fellow from Argentina. Japan’s Mr. Moriyasu FURUKI, a Class of 1973 IRF Fellow attended Purdue the IRF Lifetime Achievement Award. University and was named the second winner of the Dr. Mino Award “These awards reflect sustained of Excellence. commitment by two of the IRF’s The IRF presented the third Dr. Mino Award of Excellence to Mr. Oscar de BUEN for his vision, passion and commitment to preeminent volunteer leaders, who developing the road infrastructure system of Mexico and making have gone above and beyond in their the roads safer and more efficient for all road users, as well as for service and demonstrated leadership creating model other road authorities could successfully implement for the betterment of the global road around the world. Mr. de BUEN was honored November 10, 2013, community,” noted IRF President & during the Opening Ceremony of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. CEO C. Patrick SANKEY.

November 10-14, 2013 41 2013 IRF GRAA winners honored during Gala Dinner

full house of more than 800 international Established in 2000, the GRAA program has delegates witnessed the unveiling of recognized more than 100 exceptional projects the 2013 IRF Global Road Achievement worldwide from across the globe. Mr. C. Patrick Awards during a ceremony held at the SANKEY, president & CEO of the International Road ARitz Carlton in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ceremony, Federation said, “The 2013 GRAA award winners are held November 13, 2013 in conjunction with the a testament to the effort, ingenuity and creativity 17th IRF World Meeting Gala Dinner, celebrated the of the some of the world’s leading transport most comprehensive and well-attended IRF World organizations. I hope that these winning projects Meeting in several decades. can inspire others to continue innovating and working towards finding cutting edge solutions for our industry.”

42 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition Construction Methodology Quality Management Brisbane Airport Link, Highway 407 Electronic Toll Route Concession Northern Busway & Airport Roundabout Delcan Corporation / Ontario Ministry of Transportation / 407ETR Concession Company Ltd Thiess John Holland Joint Venture (TJH) Research Design Nano Technology for Chemically Bonded Asphalt Binders Brisbane Airport Link, Northern Busway & Airport Roundabout Zydex Industries Parsons Brinckerhoff and Arup Joint Venture Safety Maintenance Management New Zealand Road Assessment Program (KiwiRAP) Abu Dhabi Road Network Asset Management New Zealand Tranport Agency / New Zealand Automobile Association The Abu Dhabi Department of Transport - Main Roads (DOT-MR) Technology, Equipment & Manufacturing Program Management iiCollector™, Powered by Google® Maps Aceh Road Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Project Resource International, Inc. (Rii) United States Agency for International Development (USAID) / Parsons Global Services, Inc Traffic Management & ITS NTS – Trafikverket’s National Traffic Management System for Sweden Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket)

November 10-14, 2013 43 Social Program

iyadh offers a number of sites of historical During the IRF World Meeting, delegates and their and cultural significance from the King spouses were treated to several opportunities to Abdulaziz Historical Center to the Antique visit and learn about the beginning of Riyadh. The Souq characterized by its narrow passageways Chairman’s dinner began with a docent-led visit of Rand offerings of carpets, brassware and traditional the historic National Museum reserved exclusively for daggers. Equally impressive to foreign visitors are this purpose, and concluded with demonstrations of recent developments in the urban landscape, and popular sword dances. The Gala Dinner saw delegates the stunning sights offered by the Kingdom Tower, familiarize themselves with the art of falconry and with its unique double structure and sky bridge; and visit one of the most extensive collection of privately- the elegant Faisaliah Tower owned vintage cars in the world. with its distinctive embedded The companion program also included local and glass sphere and traditional nearby sightseeing over three days, showcasing Arabian imagery. historical and architectural city landmarks, shopping centers, museums, souks and historical sites, such as the Al Masmak Fort and Souq archeological site containing the “old city” of Riyadh. Al Masmak Fort is one of the oldest parts of Riyadh and is the location where the founder of Saudi Arabia, Ibn Saud, fought for and recaptured the city of Riyadh. The fort, now a museum, contains a comprehensive history of the Kingdom, written in English and Arabic, as well as fascinating pictures of how Riyadh has changed over just the last 50 years. The souq is adjacent to the fort and has streets of vendors selling beautiful items from all around the region.

44 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition Chairman's VIP Dinner National Museum Following a private tour of the National The state-of-the-art National Museum, guests were welcomed to the Museum is without question Chairman's VIP dinner to the sight and one of the best museums in sound of traditional Saudi Arabian dance the Middle East. Its eight floors and song. The dinner, held inside one of the contain well-designed, engaging renowended Saudi old mud palaces, was an and informative displays on exclusive VIP event featuring local delicacies Saudi Arabia’s history, culture and and the opportunity to interact with local, art, including beautiful, original regional and international decision-makers rock carvings, models and even from across the road transport industry. a full-scale reconstruction of a World Meeting & Exhibition Platinum Nabataean tomb. Films shown sponsor SWARCO was the generous on 180° screens complement the benefactor of the dinner. exhibits, as do virtual visits to sites and other excellent interactive displays.

November 10-14, 2013 45 Old Diriyah Diriyah is an area located on the outskirts of Riyadh. It was the original home of the Saudi Royal family and served as the capital of the first Saudi dynasty from 1744 to 1818. Consisting almost entirely of mud- brick structures, the ruins are divided into three districts, Ghussaibah, Al- Mulaybeed, and Turaif. The Turaif district was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 and has Kingdom Tower and Sky undergone extensive Bridge renovation. The Kingdom Tower is the second tallest sky scraper in Saudi Arabia, with a height of 302.3m (992ft). It is the third tallest building in the world and contains a hole in the middle. Owned by HRH Prince Al Waleed bin Talal, it contains a hotel, offices, apartments and a shopping center. High speed elevators with LED lighting, some of which are made to look like shooting stars, fly you at 180km/hr to the 99th floor of the iconic landmark. Here you will find the Sky Bridge from where you can experience breathtaking views over the vastness of Riyadh.

46 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition Gala Dinner Al-Faisaliah Center More than 800 World Meeting & Exhibition guests were treated to an The Al Faisaliyah Center is a incredible evening at the Ritz Carlton in Riyadh, where the IRF hosted a commercial skyscraper located luxurious Gala Dinner, as well as the 2013 GRAA ceremony. Entertainment in the business district of included a priceless collection of antique cars, as well as falcons, dancing and a Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the collectables market. third tallest building in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom Tower and Abraj Al Bait. Immediately below it an outside viewing deck; at ground level, there is a shopping center with major world brands. The Al Faisaliyah Center is about 267 meters high and consists of 44 floors.The four corner beams of the Al Faisaliyah Complex join at the top above a golden ball. The design is said to be based on that of a ballpoint pen. Inside the golden ball is a luxurious revolving restaurant.

See pages 48-49 for more pictures from the Gala Dinner

King Abdulaziz Historical Center The recapture of Riyadh on the 5th day of Shawwal 1319AH by the late King Abdulaziz and his brave companions has marked the beginning of a new era in the history of the Arabian Peninsula. Through continuous struggle and perseverance, King Abdulaziz has succeeded in unifying the various regions of Saudi Arabia into a single modern state. November 10-14, 2013 47 Gala Dinner

48 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition November 10-14, 2013 49 Fellows' Reunion 88 Fellows attend global reunion: Classes 1964–2013 represented hrough the International Road Educational Foundation, The Fellows held their own formal reunion on Monday, the IRF awards grants to graduate engineers and other November 11 — the largest IRF Fellows’ Reunion ever. transportation professionals from around the world in Additionally, IRF Fellow and PIARC President Oscar de Buen support of full-time academic training. With this the IRF was awarded the Dr. Mino IRF Award of Excellence, which is activelyT supports the future generations who will build the road presented to a Fellow based on his or her professional career networks. accomplishments and continuing commitment to the IRF and its More than 1,300 highly skilled, successful and productive vision. transportation specialists from 116 countries have graduated In addition to the multiple opportunities to meet these Fellows from the IRF Fellowship Program during the past 64 years. during the presentations and social activities, IRF members at the Nearly 100 of these individuals, a great deal of whom are in World Meeting had the chance to interact with these Fellows at very influential positions in their respective home countries, the special luncheon on Tuesday, November 12. This event used a converged on Riyadh during the IRF World Meeting to renew rapid meet-and-greet format, allowing IRF Members and Fellows acquaintances, make new friends and learn about the latest road to make as many new contacts as possible. and transport technologies, concepts and best practices from As is often the case in business, it is who you know as much around the world. as what you know that defines success. Many of these Fellows These Fellows were prominently featured in many of the are current or future leaders in their countries, and the 17th technical, executive and special sessions, including an invitation IRF World Meeting & Exhibition provided the opportunity to for the IRF Fellow Regional and Sector Coordinators to join in establish and nurture relationships that will ultimately lead to the Chairman's VIP dinner. Additionally, a variety of other events fruition of the IRF’s mantra: Better Roads. Better World. centered around the IRF Fellows occurred at the World Meeting.

50 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition November 10-14, 2013 51 LettersHeader from the Fellows We spent great days, making good relations, sharing knowledge and enjoyintg the excellent hospitality. I would like to extend my gratitute to the ladies that helped, escorted, and cared for Anis Al-Samawi my wife Susy during the spouse program. She Class of 1987 enjoyed the program so very Jorgemuch. Pablo Cortes Class of 1983

I enjoyed every part of the experience. I had a blast working with the communications team and I was able to interface with so many presidents, CEOs and high ranking executives of companies. IRF, you continue to open doors for me and I can't say thank you enough. Margaret-Avis Akofio-Sowah Class of 2012

Dimitra Michalaka Every part of the event was Classoutstanding. of 2013

52 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition I would also like to thank all the Saudi organizers who Truly, words fall short of expressing what has been an tirelessly worked and helped all amazing adventure in Riyadh. The hospitality of our Saudi participants. Whether they were Arabian host, the camaraderie of the Fellows and the IRF Family members, the tranquility of desert and most the ones greeting the delegates definitely the food are just some of the memoriesPatrick Thompsonfirmly at the airport in the middle of Class of 2011 etched in my memory. the night, the ones assisting at the King Faisal Conference Center, the ones helping during the site visits to the King Abdullah Financial District IRF has established a great network and I’m glad or the Wadi Hanifa Ecological to be part of that family. This meeting was an excellent opportunity to meet transportation Park, their efforts are much professionals, to establish new contacts and exchange appreciated. the views on current issues in transportation. Now, Jerzy Zemajtis It was great to meet many of back in Latvia, I feel reinvigorated and ready for Class of 1991 the bright young Fellows and new challenges in my career.. Meeting other fellows from different classes was an future leaders. There is an Kristine Malnaca enormous road transportation Class of 2000 invaluable experience, and I personally made friendships industry that the International Road Federation with other fellows that I know will continue to last for a has embraced. Thanks to His lifetime. Excellency Eng. Abdullah Al- Mogbel for sponsoring a world changing Fellowship program, Taylor Lochrane giving the opportunity for learning experiences that Class of 2010 will make a difference and add value where it counts the most. Paul Hambleton Class of 1983 My life has changed greatly since I became an IRF Fellow and I owe a big portion of my success to your lessons and the rest of the IRF team. Yiftu Kebede Class of 1988

The IRF has invested in us and this trust makes me feel strong and movtivated to change my life and life in my country.Azzurra Evangelisti Class of 2013 November 10-14, 2013 53 Volunteer Leadership

Honorary Committee COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN H.E. Eng. Abdullah A. AL-MOGBEL, Mayor of Riyadh and IRF Chairman

Oscar DE BUEN Richkarday Dr. Judin Abdul KARIM Kirk T. STEUDLE Jose Manuel VIEGAS World Road Association (PIARC) Road Engineering Association of Asia and American Association of State Highway International Transport Forum Australasia and Transportation Officials Marc JUHEL David WARD The World Bank Jacobo DIAZ Pineda H.E. Ismail VADI FIA Foundation for the Automobile and European Union Road Federation Gauteng Executive Council for Roads and Society H.E. Essam A. KHALAF, Minister Transport Ministry of Works Kingdom of Bahrain C. Patrick SANKEY H.E. Binali YILDIRIM, Minister International Road Federation Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications, Turkey Outreach Committee COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN Jean-Claude ROFFE, Colas Ahmad Abdulaziz AL- Juan Carlos LATORRE Carmona Joe LAM Rik NUYTTENS Marc SHOTTEN GHANNAM Chamber of Deputies of Chile Delcan Corporation 3M, Europe The World Bank Ministry of Transport, KSA Gerald CONOVER Mario LEIDERMAN Jose PAPI Manfred SWAROVSKI Hathlool AL-HATHLOOL ITS America Asociación Argentina de Plataforma Tecnológica Española SWARCO AG Ministry of Transport, KSA Carreteras de la Carretera Jean-François CORTÉ Jean TODT Abdul Nabi AL-SABAH World Road Association (PIARC) Dr. Akram MASRI Pete RUANE Federation Internationale de Ministry of Works & Housing, Dunia Intermedia American Road & Transportation I’Automobile (FIA) Bahrain Abdelaziz DAHBI Builders Association Association Marocaine de la Masato MATSUMOTO Mehmet Cahit TURHAN Faisal Ahmed AL-SUWAIDI Route NEXCO-West USA, Inc Gabriel SANCHEZ Ministry of Transport, Maritime Department of Transport, Abu International Road Federation Affairs and Communications, Dhabi Ms. Elena DE LA PEÑA Kathy MEJASICH (Staff Liaison) Turkey GONZALEZ International Road Federation C. Patrick SANKEY Swailem AL-SWAILEM Spanish Road Association International Road Federation Paul VORSTER Riyadh Municipality Husam MUSHARBASH ITS South Africa Smart Mobility Michel DEMARRE Traffic Tech Group: Middle East / Emin SAZAK Duccio ASTALDI Fédération Nationale des Travaux Gulf Turkish Contractors Association European International Publics Contractors Christophe NICODÈME Sam SHESHEKLI Moriyasu FURUKI European Union Road Federation Aximum, Road Systems Business Japan Road Association Unit 54 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition Technical & Scientific Committee COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP Dr. Essam RADWAN Dr. Hamad A. AL-SOLIEMAN Chairman Vice Chairman University of Central Florida King Saud University TECHNICAL TRACK THEME CHAIRMEN Dr. Yusuf AL-MALKI Asif FAIZ Atef GARIB Kamil KALOUSH Bahrain University The World Bank Abu Dhabi Traffic Police Arizona State University Road Construction & Operations Transport Policy & Economics Urban & Public Transport Pavements & Materials Moriyasu FURUKI Dr. Ronald FALLER Glenn HAVINOVISKI Omar SMADI Japan Road Association University of Nebraska, Lincoln Iteris Iowa State University Disaster Mitigation & Recovery Road Safety Integrated Mobility Asset Management Dr. Gernot BEER Dr. Gerardo FLINTSCH Richard HUMPHREYS Institute of Structural Analysis Virginia Tech The World Bank Tunnel & Bridges: Construction & Operations Sustainable Transport Public Private Partnerships & Road Financing

Mohamed ABDEL-ATY S.K. Jason CHANG Eirini KASTROUNI Franz MÜLLER Jeff STEMPIHAR University of Central Florida Civil Eng. Dept., Nat’l Taiwan Univ. Iowa State University Consultant Arizona Dept. of Transportation Dr. Ghassan ABU-LEBDEH Elena DE LA PENA Gordon KELLER Christophe NICODÈME Dr. Mohamad TALAS American University of Sharjah Spanish Road Association Retired, U.S. Forest Service European Union Road Federation New York City Department of (ERF) Transportation Akram ABU-ODEH Vinayak DIXIT Francesca LA TORRE Texas Transportation Institute University of New South Wales University of Florence Jose Miguel ORTEGA Mark TAYLOR (Coordinator) (TTI) Chilean National Highway Agency Magid ELABYAD Moh LALI International Road Federation Jorge ACHA International Road Federation Alberta Transportation Pekka PAKKALA Wim TEUGELS Mexican Transport Institute Ramboll Dr. Amr Amin EL HEFNAWY Dirk LAUWERS Nynas Dr. Amin AKHNOUKH Riyadh Municipality (KSA) University of Ghent Ram PENDYALA University of Arkansas at Little Arizona State University Joseph TOOLE Rock Luca FELAPPI George LEE National Organizations for Youth Arcelor Mittal RSMA Carlo POLIDORI Safety Rafael ALDRETE AIPSS Texas Transportation Institute Bob FERGERSTROM Christine LEROY George WAY (TTI) Transport Consultant USIRF Alan ROLAND Department of Transport (UAE) Consulpav Ms. Jeanne FORET Dr. Qiang LI Abdulrahman AL-JANAHI Wolfgang WINK University of Bahrain Aximum Oklahoma State University Daniel RUSSOMANNO ITS Argentina Volkmann & Rossback GMBH Pierre ANELLI Moriyasu FURUKI Luis LORIA Aximum Japan Road Association Lanamme Hossam SALLAM Yetkin YILDIRIM University of Jazan Texas Pavement Preservation Jonathon GIFFORD Joseph MARRA Roberto ARDITI Center SINA George Mason University GDTECH Delmar SALOMON Pavement Preservation Systems Waleed ZEIADA Mehran AVINI Alejandro GOMEZ Angel MARTINEZ Altus Inter-American Development Transport Consultant Gabriel SANCHEZ Arizona State University Bank International Road Federation Jean BLOCH Alejandra MEDINA LIER Brendan HALLEMAN Virginia Tech Johannes SCHLAICH International Road Federation PTV Group Paul CARLSON Dr. Leslie MILLS Texas Transportation Institute Dr. Zhahid HOSSAIN International Road Federation Khaled SHAABAN Arkansas State University Qatar University (TTI) Dr. Muhammad MUBARAKI Dr. Carlos CHANG Dr. Muhammad IRFAN Jazan University Dr. William SOWELL University of Texas at El Paso Nat’l Univ. of Sci. & Tech. - Iteris Pakistan November 10-14, 2013 55 Supporting Organizations

24 industry organizations partner with IRF

ince its establishment in 1948, the International The 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition has embodied Road Federation has endeavored to be a global this aspiration by bringing together 24 supporting “network of networks,” bridging all actors organizations, representing different industry segments from across the road sector — whether from and regions of the world, and whose contributions Sgovernment, academia or industry. enhanced the technical quality and industry outreach of the World Meeting.

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Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM) seeks to deliver best-in-class efficient and customer centric The Intelligent Transportation Society of America is the leading advocate for technologies municipal services by engaging with the community & partners. An additional ADM goal is to that improve the safety, security and efficiency of the United State’s surface transportation be recognized as an efficient world class Municipal System, ensuring sustainable development system. Its members include private corporations, public agencies, and academic institutions and enhancing the quality of life for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. involved in the research, development and design of Intelligent Transportation Systems technologies that enhance safety, increase mobility and sustain the environment. The American Association of State & Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the the United States of America (including 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico). Its ITS Argentina is composed of partners from the public and private sector, manufacturers primary goals are to foster the development, operation and maintenance of an integrated and service companies, distributors, universities, professional associations, consultants, national transportation system in the U.S., and to develop and provide technical services and freelancers and other institutions interested in intelligent transport systems. policies including standards setting. The Intelligent Transport Society South Africa is a membership-based organization The Chilean Association of Roads and Transport (Asociación Chilena de Carreteras y Transporte representing the public and the private sector. ITS South Africa ensures that ITS and related — ACCT Chile), is a nonprofit association that promotes the exchange of experience, organizations are kept up to date with the technology revolution, and allows them to harness dissemination of good practices, knowledge transfer and technological advances in the road the technology and receive the benefits. sector as an integral part of the transport system of Chile. The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is the world road transport organisation, which The Argentine Road Association is a civil non-profit founded on July 21, 1952, as a result of the upholds the interests of bus, coach, taxi and truck operators to ensure economic growth and concerns of a group of institutions and professionals interested in promoting the rational use prosperity via the sustainable mobility of people and goods by road worldwide. of roads and realizing the benefits to society accuring from efficient highway route systems linking all of Argentina. The Japan Road Association is a public interest incorporated association aiming to study road Established in 1996, the Turkish Asphalt Contractors Association (ASMÜD) is the focal point of policies essential to people’s daily living and actively promote the diffusion of knowledge on asphalt in Turkey. ASMÜD’s objectives are to contribute to the promotion of asphalt industry, roadways, the development of roads and the progress in transportation through various roles the implementation of all associated services and the development of policies for the industry of domestic and overseas roadways. both nationally and internationally. Ministry of Public Works, formerly called the “Ministry of Settlements and Regional Calypso is the electronic ticketing standard that defines the secured dialogue between cards Development” (1999-2000) and the “Ministry of Settlements and Regional Infrastructure” and terminal. It was developed by a group of European partners from the cities of Brussels in (2000-2004), is a department in charge of the Government of Indonesia public works matters Belgium, Lisbon in Portugal, Konstanz in Germany, Paris in France and Venice in Italy. including highway construction. The Moroccan Association of Roads (AMR) argues for a “long-term visibility” in road projects Cities Today is the leading magazine on sustainable development of cities. PFD Media launched promoted by the government to sustain the continued evolution currently facing the road the magazine at the Third UCLG World Congress of Mayors and Local Governments in Mexico construction sector in the Kingdom. The AMR: represents and defends the profession from City and at the Mayors’ World Summit on Climate. all public and private organizations; and creates and maintains positive relations among its members, as well as arbitrates disputes. ERTICO – ITS Europe was founded at the initiative of leading members of the European Commission, Ministries of Transport and the European Industry. ERTICO is the network The Spanish Highway Technology Platform (Plataforma Tecnológica Española de la Carretera of Intelligent Transport Systems and Services stakeholders in Europe. We connect public — PTC) is a discussion forum under the supervision of the Spanish Ministry for Economy authorities, industry players, infrastructure operators, users, national ITS associations and & Competitiveness that brings together science-technology-enterprise stakeholders with a other organizations together. significant role in the promotion of employment, competitiveness and growth of Spanish road infrastructure. The European Union Road Federation (ERF) is a non-profit association that coordinates the views of Europe’s road sector and acts as a platform for dialogue and research on mobility Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC), formerly known as QUWIC, is the first Arabian issues. Roads are an undeniable source of socio-economic welfare and will continue playing a Gulf independent research & development center that focuses on using emerging mobility dominant role in the transport of goods and people well into the 21st century. As a respected and wireless technologies to deliver locally engineered innovations to the market. These transport stakeholder, the ERF regularly offers its expertise and supports European research in innovations address the needs of a number of important market segments like transportation, a number of key priority areas. environment, utilities, healthcare, and sports. The High Commission for the Development of ArRiyadh (ADA) was established to develop the city of Riyadh in all economic, social, cultural, architectural and environmental aspects. The Road Engineering Association of Malaysia (REAM) is a national organisation which The commission is responsible for developing policies and procedures aiming at raising the represents the road engineering fraternity in the country. REAM aims to formulate and efficiency of services and facilities in Riyadh, in order to deliver rising living standards and establish standards, guidelines and specifications for road engineering in Malaysia. wellbeing for its citizens. The Spanish Road Association (Asociación Espanola de la Carretera — AEC), is a non-profit Founded in 1974 by the initiative of 19 Nations, the International Tunnelling and Underground organization founded in 1949 to advocate for and promote highways and roads. Its main Space Association (ITA) aims to encourage the use of the subsurface for the benefit of public, objective has been and continues to be to develop a safer, higher quality road network with environment and sustainable development; and to promote advances in planning, design, increased capacity. construction, maintenance and safety of tunnels and underground spaces, by bringing together knowledge and identifying solutions to challenges.

November 10-14, 2013 57 Sponsor Recognition

hrough the generous support and active engagement of The IRF acknowledges the extraordinary level of support offered over 50 corporate sponsors, the 17th IRF World Meeting by the Saudi Binladin Group, a family-owned business, which has & Exhibition was elevated into the premier event for grown over the years into a highly diversified group capable of transportation professionals undertaking megaprojects under andT the foremost clearing house deadlines that would be impossible for road industry innovation in for companies of a smaller scale. The 2013. In turn, the World Meeting Group’s portfolio of construction was the ideal opportunity for projects is a dazzling array of Saudi organizations and companies Arabia’s most iconic landmarks that involved in transport or related includes Princess Nora University’s activities to raise their profile and new campus, Jeddah’s Kingdom showcase products, services and Tower and Riyadh’s King Abdullah other industry initiatives to a high- Financial District. level global audience. As a strong believer in the “The IRF is deeply grateful for the Mohammed M. BINLADIN, Vice President of SBG's Development Affairs, contribution of highways to accepts a crystal trophy honoring his company's role as World Meeting Strategic Partner level of financial support the World socio-economic development, Meeting has received” noted C. SBG also places significant value Patrick SANKEY, IRF President & CEO. on continuing professional “Throughout the World Meeting preparation, we worked closely development for highway engineers, and has consistently with our corporate sponsors to define packages that offered supported knowledge exchange programs, chief among which optimal levels of visibility. We also engaged with our partners the International Road Educational Foundation. to understand their strategic concerns and ensured these were reflected in the program of sessions and outputs”. STRATEGIC PARTNER

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3M Monasib Establishment for Trading & Contracting Almabani General Contractors Co. Mutlaq Al Ghowari Co. Ltd. Al-Muhaid Rawafed Al-Torok Dar Al-Handasah SAUDCONSULT MANWA SILVER Abalkhail Consulting Engineers (AAA) Faisal Al-Blehed Engineering Company (FAB) Al Falah Saudi Consolidated Engineering Company — Khatib & Alami (SCEC-K&A) Al-Khodari Trinity Highway Products LLC Bait Al Fnoon Xerox Bin Jama’an Zuhair Fayez Partnership Consultants Consultancy Group Pro Zydex Colas BRONZE Abdulali Al-Ajmi Co. Kattans AlJoaib Engineering The Louis Berger Group (LBG) Duhami TEC Engineering Fugro Troxler Labs PATRON Al Fahd Company Ijzala Contracting Company Ltd. Al-Fahhad Iteris Al Omaier Trading and Contracting Company Lindsay Corporation / Barrier Systems Al-Turuq Company Mshari Al Shathri Engineering Consultant Arab Contractors Mouchel Atheeb Intergraph Saudi Najed Al-Khuzama BERNARD Gruppe Parsons Dornier Consulting V3 Middle East Engineering Consultants Co. Fouad Al Saleh & Khaled Al Dhowalia Engineering Consultants Co (FKEC) Wakhem Contracting Establishment Gulf Engineering House November 10-14, 2013 59 IRF World Meeting Team

Pictured, left to right: Timothy CORBIN, Ian WHITE, Michael DREZNES, Emilia NINOVA, John DREZNES, Esteban SALINAS, Magid ELABYAD, H.E. Eng. Abdullah A. AL-MOGBEL, C. Patrick SANKEY, Brendan HALLEMAN, Tom ANTONISSEN, Maha HALABY, and Gabriel SANCHEZ Not pictured: Leslie MILLS, Kathy MEJASICH, Janet TELA 60 Highlights of the 17th IRF World Meeting & Exhibition IRF Executive Committee and Board of Directors The International Road Federation Board of Directors is comprised of representatives of organizations who have been elected based on their commitment to the goals and objectives of IRF. The geographic and institutional diversity of the Board reflects the diversity of the global base of members. Chairman Vice Chairmen Treasurer IREF Chairman Abdullah A. Al-Mogbel Jeffrey R. Reed Lester Yoshida Michael Dreznes Municipality of Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) Valley Slurry Seal Company (USA) Delcan Corporation (Canada) International Road Federation Past Chairman T. Peter Ruane President & CEO and Secretary American Road & Transportation Builders Brian Stearman C. Patrick Sankey Association (USA) Delcan Corporation (USA) International Road Federation Thomas Topolski Louis Berger Group (UAE)

Elected Directors to Serve on the Executive Committee Jacobo Diaz Moriyasu Furuki Robert Jaffe Omar Smadi Spanish Road Association (Spain) Japan Road Association (Japan) Consystec (USA) Iowa State University (USA) Art Dinitz Dan Hickey Jean-Claude Roffe M. Stevenson Smith Transpo Industries (USA) 3M (USA) Colas (France) CDM Smith (USA)

Directors Abdulla Al-Katheeri * Susana Florian Masato Matsumoto Marc Shotten National Transport Authority (UAE) Parsons (USA) West Nippon Expressway Co., Inc. (USA) The World Bank (USA) Abdulaziz Al-Kulaib * Kikuo Hayashida Carl McCollum William Sowell Ministry of Public Works (Kuwait) Japan Road Contractors Association (Japan) Swarco (Austria) Iteris Corporation (USA) Tarek Al-Shawaf * Everton Hunter Michael Mourad Akio Kasuga Sumitomo Saudi Consulting Services (Saudi Arabia) National Public Works Agency (Jamaica) DBI (USA) Mitsui Construction Co Ltd (Japan) Ibrahim Al-Wahabi * Essam Khalaf * Essam Radwan William F. Troxler, Jr. Ministry of Public Works & Housing (UAE) Ministry of Works (Bahrain) University of Central Florida (USA) Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc. (USA) Bakr Binladin Adefemi Kila Bashar Rihani Fernando Vilhena Saudi Binladin Group (Saudi Arabia) Nigerian Road Federation (Nigeria) Dar Al-Handasah (Lebanon) Armco Staco (Brazil) Patricia Calle Sung-Hwan Kim Alexandra Rojas Patrick Wallace Avery Dennison (Colombia) Korea Expressway Corporation (Korea) Fondo de Prevencion Vial (Colombia) Trinity Industries (USA) Gee-Tai Chang David Krahulec William Russell Eddie Wren * China Road Federation (Taiwan) Horizon Signal Technologies (USA) EDI (USA) Advanced Drivers of America (USA) Raúl Murrieta Cummings Luis Loria Angel Salvia Ministry of Communications-SCT (Mexico) LanammeUCR (Costa Rica) Asociacion Argentina De Carreteras (Argentina) Ronald Faller Farah Majidzadeh Chris Sanders University of Nebraska (USA) Resource International (USA) Lindsay Corp. (USA) * Denotes Ex-Officio Members © 2014 International Road Federation www.IRFnews.org500 Montgomery Street Fifth Floor Alexandria, VA 22314 All rights reserved This volume is a product of the International Road Federation. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed in this volume do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors of the International Road Federation or the organizations they represent. The International Road Federation does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. Rights and Permissions The material in this publication is copyrighted. Copying and/or transmitting portions or all of this work without permission may be a violation of applicable law. The International Road Federation encourages dissemination of its work and will normally grant permission to reproduce portions of the work promptly.

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