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    2024 Events


    • Date 4 March 2024
    • Location QATAR UNIVERSITY (I-11)
    • Overview Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center organized a seminar on March 4, 2024 at College of Engineering, Qatar University delivered by Professor Takashi Oguchi from the University of Tokyo, Japan titled Automated Driving Promotion in Japan for the Past Approximately 10 Years. This seminar was hybrid and academics and researchers from Qatar and abroad participated in this seminar.

      Japan started a National intensive R&D project so-called SIP (Cross-Ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program) under CSTI (Council for Science, Technology and Innovation) of CAO (Cabinet Office) in Japan in fiscal year 2014, and one of the SIP was related to the "Automated Driving" technology, which was named as SIP-adus (Automated Driving for Universal Services). The presenter had been involved in SIP-adus from April 2016 as the Chair of the "Next Generation Urban Transport Working Group" among three Working Groups in the first phase (FY2014-FY2018), and had been continued to be the Chair of "Business Promotion Working Group" in the second phase (FY2018-2022) of SIP-adus, which terminated in March 2023. The project was rather technology oriented (with clarification between competing area and non-competing technology areas) led by OEM in the first phase, on the other hand, it shifted to be more concerning about the public acceptance and promoting international cooperation and harmonization. The related issues were also shifted from privately-owned cars to public transport. These shifting trends are aligning with International trends in EC and USA. The presenter tries to summarize the SIP-adus from his point of view. The third-phase SIP was started from April 2023 including a part of SIP-adus but much more focusing on to the development of smart mobility platform. On the other hand, METI (Ministry of Economy, Technology and Industry) of Japan started a brand-new program so-called "RoAD to the L4" (FY2021-2025) which includes four themes of driverless vehicle service realization. The fourth project CooL4 (Project to develop cooperative Level 4 automated mobility service in mixed traffic environment), and the presenter is also involved in the project. CooL4 intends to deploy the shuttle bus services connecting the nearest train station and the newly-established third main Campus (Kashiwa Campus) of UTokyo from Level 2 to Level 4 with infrastructure support such as V2I technology. The current condition of CooL4 project was also presented in this talk.

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     Seminar Automated Driving Promotion in Japan for the Past Approximately 10 Years

    Seminar Automated Driving Promotion in Japan for the Past Approximately 10 Years  

     

    Seminar Automated Driving Promotion in Japan for the Past Approximately 10 Years  

     

    Seminar Automated Driving Promotion in Japan for the Past Approximately 10 Years  


    Round Table Discussion with Kindi – Qatar University

    • Date 1 January 2024
    • Location QATAR UNIVERSITY

    Roundtable Discussion with Qatar Mobility Innovations Center (QMIC)

    • Date 26 February 2024
    • Location QATAR UNIVERSITY

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    2023 Events



    • Date 4 - 5 DECEMBER 2023
    • Location QATAR UNIVERSITY (I-11)
    • Link https://www.qu.edu.qa/conference/crmnl 
    • Overview Under the patronage of HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and as part of the 3rd International Congress of Engineering and Technology (ICET) organized by the College of Engineering at Qatar University, Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center (QTTSC) organized the International Conference on Resilience in Mobility and Logistics: Challenges and Opportunities. This conference aimed to facilitate an in-depth discussion by distinguished invited speakers on the best practices currently employed in the field of mobility and logistics. Industry experts, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners joined this engaging event. By sharing knowledge and experiences, attendees had the opportunity to learn from real-world case studies, successful implementations, and lessons learned. This exchange of expertise significantly contributed to the collective growth and improvement of research and industry, fostering collaboration and exchange of ideas.
    • Key Discussions & Topics of Interest:
      • Resilient strategies in transport planning
      • Best practices in developing resilient transport
      • Challenges in incorporating resilience into mobility and logistics
      • Qatar initiatives to enhance resilience in mobility

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    International Conference on Resilience in Mobility & Logistics  


    • Date 6 March 2023
    • Location QATAR UNIVERSITY
    • Overview On March 6, 2023, a pivotal workshop titled "Towards Electrification of Public Transportation in Qatar" was led by Dr. Nuri Onat, marking a significant step forward in the nation's journey towards sustainable transportation. Organized with the aim of fostering dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders, this event sought to illuminate the path for Qatar's transition to electric public transportation systems.

       Hosted by QTTSC, the workshop served as a vibrant platform for the Qatar University community and stakeholders from various sectors to converge, share insights, and deliberate on the electrification of public transport. The gathering drew experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and academics, all united by a common vision for a greener, more sustainable Qatar.

      A key highlight of the workshop was the demonstration of how the electrification of public transport can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Qatar. Experts presented compelling evidence and case studies, illustrating the environmental benefits and the potential for enhancing the quality of urban life through reduced air pollution and noise levels.

       The workshop underscored the critical role of electrification in achieving Qatar's ambitious environmental and sustainability goals. By bringing together the collective expertise and commitment of the Qatar University community and wider stakeholders, the event catalyzed discussions on practical strategies and innovative solutions to accelerate the adoption of electric public transportation.

       As Qatar strides towards its National Vision 2030, the electrification of public transportation emerges as a key pillar in the country's sustainable development agenda. The "Towards Electrification of Public Transportation in Qatar" workshop not only highlighted the imperative for action but also paved the way for collaborative efforts to realize a greener, more sustainable future for all. In the aftermath of this event, Qatar stands poised at the brink of a transportation revolution, ready to embrace the benefits of electrification and lead by example in the global quest for sustainability.


    • Date 21 February 2023
    • Location QATAR UNIVERSITY
    • Overview On February 21, 2023, QTTSC organized a seminar delivered by Dr. Mohammed Elhenawy on the topic “Safety Evaluation of Vehicle to Infrastructure applications in connected vehicle environment: Ipswich Connected Vehicle Pilot (Australia)”. Cooperative Intelligent Transportation Systems (C-ITS) are deployed in several cities worldwide. Evaluation of their safety benefits in Field Operational Tests (FOT) is needed to demonstrate its benefits and build public awareness and uptake. The result of the evaluation can tell us if the C-ITS algorithms that trigger the safety events, and consequently the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) messages, are appropriately fine-tuned to induce the expected driver behaviour change formulated as a hypothesis. In this seminar, Dr. Mohammed Elhenawy introduced the largest C-ITS FOT in Australia and how we model the big data collected to estimate the crash reduction at a 100% market penetration rate.

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    Safety Evaluation of Vehicle to Infrastructure applications in connected vehicle  


    As part of its awareness campaign, the center launched a video competition on April 2013 targeting Qatar  youth to engage in road safety awareness and to be oriented to its importance in preventing traffic incidents and accidents . This competition was an invaluable opportunity to bringing young people on board to educate about road safety and offering them an integral place in seeking a solution to reduce traffic accidents in the country.  Young people are a significant and large part of the population in Qatar and the center believes their involvement adds value to the overall strategy for road safety awareness.

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    2019 Events

    Qatar Transportation and Traffic Safety Center (QTTSC) at Qatar University is organizing two training courses on road safety .These training courses will be given by group of Internationally well-known experts from the International Road Federation (IRF). The training program comes as an implementation of one action of Qatar National Road Safety Strategy Action Plan that are related to Training in Road Safety.


    • Fees: 3000 QAR/Participant.
    • Note: Those who register in this course will receive a free seat to attend the "Road Safety Management" course described below which will be held on 19-21 November, 2019.
    • Traffic Safety in Work Zones Course Description


    • Fees : 1000 QAR/Participant. This course is sponsored by Khatib & Alami (K&A).

    • Note: Following the successful completion of the course, participants will receive an internationally certificate by (IRF and QTTSC ). For more information please contact QTTSC through: Dr. Wael Alhajyaseen [ wyaseen@qu.edu.qa ]
    • Road Traffic Safety Management Course Description

    2018 Events


    On the 21st Feb 2018, Qatar University (QU) President Dr Hassan Al Derham and General Directorate of Traffic (GDT) Director Brigadier Mohammed Saad Al Kharji performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate GDT Office a QU. The event was attended by CENG Dean Dr Khalifa Al-Khalifa, QTTSC Acting Director Prof Faris Tarlochan, and representatives from the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and the National Traffic Safety Committee, as well as QU officials, faculty and staff. Following the inauguration ceremony, QTTSC and GDT held a workshop on “The change in drivers’ behavior and its effect on traffic safety”. The programme featured several presentations by experts from QU, GDT, Ministry of Health and the National Traffic Safety Committee.  

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    On 20th May 2015 Qatar Road Safety studies Center organized a Road Safety Interdisciplinary Research Forum. The forum set out the experiences and outcomes from within and across the different discipline in road safety. Interdisciplinary research groups focused on Road safety presented their current researches on road safety and provided an overview of their specialized area and discussed potential research ideas with attendees from other institutions who were interested in interdisciplinary research. The forum included senior speakers from The National Traffic Safety Committee, Trauma Surgery Section -Hamad General Hospital, Supreme council of Health, Supreme Education Council, and Permanent Population Committee.

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    In line with the United Nation third Global Road Safety Week International Campaign Qatar Road Safety Studies Center (QRSSC) at Qatar University had arranged several activities for the Third united Nation Global Road Safety Week 2015. Believing in this year’s theme; #SaveKidsLives. Qatar Road Safety studies Center arrange an educational trip for Early Childhood Center (around 4-5 years old) to the Traffic village at traffic department. 

    In line with the Third united Nation Global Road Safety Week 2015, the center ran two competitions among all primary and preparatory schools in Qatar. Primary schools participated with posters about kids safety on roads, on the other hand preparatory schools participation was a short story about road safety. A committee from 5 members (faculty members) was formed and prizes worth 15,000 QAR were given to the winners.

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    On 19th March 2015, the center ran a seminar entitled “The Role of Traffic Micro-Simulations in the Proactive Safety Assessment Roadway Facilities”. The seminar discussed the requirements in traffic simulations for safety assessment and the development of new safety measure that considers crash occurrence probability as well as expected severity.

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    On 10th March 2015, the center arranged a seminar for QU students to learn about the importance of road safety and discuss their thoughts with Traffic Department representatives. The seminar was led by Brig. Muhammad Saad Al Kharji, Director of Traffic Department, Dr.Nouriddine Meladi and Eng.Abdullah Naje from QAPCO. The seminar was attended by QU students, faculty members and staff. 

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    On 19th January 2015 Qatar Road Safety Studies Center ran a seminar to present the findings for three projects sponsored by ExxonMobil and prepared for the Traffic Department. The seminar was attended by Brig. Muhammad Saad Al Kharji Director of Traffic Department, Brig. Eng. Mohamad Al Malki from Ministry of Interior and number of QU faculty members/staff and other external attendees.

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    On 16th December 2014 QRSSC organized a seminar entitled “Advances in Proactive Road Safety Analysis Techniques” the seminar was presented by Dr. Tarek Sayed. Dr. Tarek is professor at the University of British Columbia, Canada . The seminar discussed proactive engineering initiatives that can be employed to improve road safety. An overview of emerging trends in proactive road safety management was provided. Real case studies from several cities (Vancouver, Shanghai, New York City, Oakland, Kuwait City, and Cairo) were used used to demonstrate the importance of proactive safety management.


    On19th February 2014 the center arranged a workshop about The Qatar National Road Safety Strategy with speakers from key organizations including National Committee for Traffic Safety Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation center ,Rutgers University USA Operations and Maintenance Department of the Public Works Authority "Ashghal" 

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    On 6TH November 2013 Qatar Road Safety Studies Center run a seminar entitled “Qatar University Campus Road Safety and Traffic Flow Analysis”. The seminar was presented by Dr.Farrayi Mushurafati and Eng. Roba Salem . The seminar discussed the importance of providing a safe environment for all road users and the community around and inside Qatar University campus. The seminar summarized the findings on a pilot study on Qatar University Campus Road Safety and Traffic Flow Analysis. The following topics were presented:

    1. Hazard identification and analysis in Qatar University road networks

    2. Numerical analysis of capacity flows in unsignalized intersections in Qatar University road networks

    3. Simulation based operational analysis of traffic flows in Qatar University road networks


    In line with the United Nation 2nd Global Road Safety Week International Campaign .Qatar Road Safety Studies Center (QRSSC) launched a pedestrian camping with the aim of encouraging students, faculty and staff to drive more carefully and help reduce the number of pedestrian deaths as a result of road accidents in Qatar. It included talks by experts from Hamad Medical Corporation and the Traffic Department at the Ministry of the Interior, in addition to the QRSSC. To raise road awareness among primary and secondary school pupils and university students in Qatar,The center has also launched a series of competitions including writing articles and designing posters for school students, all on the theme of pedestrian road safety.

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    This seminar was held in collaboration with the Central Planning Office (CPO) in the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning. The seminar served to highlight the strong partnerships between QU and public and private institutions in Qatar . The seminar allowed the attending students, faculty and media to get a hand-on experience of the country’s future transport and infrastructure plans and future challenges enabling the students explore opportunities for them in the future.  This event tackled a number of important subjects among which the present or future challenges and opportunities in view of the substantial amount of transport and associated infrastructure that the country intends to construct in order to achieve its National Vision for 2030 of word class infrastructure development, while delivering the important interim milestone of the FIFA World Cup in 2022. This seminar aimed at increasing the Qatar University students’ awareness of Qatar’s transport and Infrastructure plans as well as engaging them in large scale projects that could present prospects for them in the future.  It included presentations from the Central Planning Office, Ashghal as well as Qatar Rail.

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    As part of its awareness campaign, the center launched a video competition on April 2013 targeting Qatar  youth to engage in road safety awareness and to be oriented to its importance in preventing traffic incidents and accidents . This competition was an invaluable opportunity to bringing young people on board to educate about road safety and offering them an integral place in seeking a solution to reduce traffic accidents in the country.  Young people are a significant and large part of the population in Qatar and the center believes their involvement adds value to the overall strategy for road safety awareness.

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