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 Transportation in China: Past, Current and Future

02.20.2011 - Sunday - Starts at 6:30pm - @143 Albany Street, Apt 014 - Lasts 75 -90 min - Snack and water provided

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Call 617-800-4916, 高斐, when you need assistance upon arrival

1. The purpose of transportation (10-15 min)

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    a) Human needs \[Fei\]

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    b) Driving behavior \[Ying\]

2. Technology perspective (20 min)

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    a) Available technical solutions and their pros and cons \[Rong and Benyue\]

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    b) Comparison of different cities: are their choices good? Why? \[Rong\]

    Case study: High speed railroad; electronic car

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3. Economical perspective (20 min) \[Cuicui\]

    a) Leverage and tradeoff: e.g. public vs. private

    b) The impact on economy

    c) Policy solutions

4. System perspective (15 min)

    a) Urban planning

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    b) Design of logistic system \[Cissy\]

    c) How the previous aspects interact with each other?

5. Free Discussion (5-10 min)

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