I-TED 2011 was the fourth international conference to concentrate on the link between transportation and economic development. This conferencel focused on issues and challenges related to the economy, global concerns and financial constraints. Participants discussed and addressed the emerging transportation needs of business and economic development communities at local, regional, state, national and global levels. Subjects and perspectives included public and private sectors; academic, practitioner and policy issues; theory, concepts and operational tools; and, all transportation modes and their relationship to economic development.

2011 ITED Conference Proceedings (366 KB), Appendix A to Proceedings (34.6 MB)

NEWS and PRESS RELEASE

May 2, 2011. Transportation Conference Hopes to Link Roads, Commerce

May 2, 2011. LaHood betting on US transportation bill this year

May 2, 2011. Lahood, Rockefeller among speakers at transportation conference

May 2, 2011. Rahall, Rockefeller speak at transportation conference

May 2, 2011. Press Release about Conference from Sen. Rockefeller's offfice.

May 2, 2011. Press Release about Conference from Rep. Rahall's office.

May 3, 2011. Transportation Official Touts New Legislation

Americans are gloomy about their economy's ability to produce. Are they right to be? In the April 30, 2011 edition of The Economist they look at two areas of concern - transport infrastructure and innovation.