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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>INVITATION TO THE NON-MOTORISED TRANSPORT (NMT) AND INTERMEDIATE
MEANS OF TRANSPORT (IMT) CONFERENCE, EXHIBITION AND CYCLE RIDE </span></font><span
lang=EN-GB><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>21 TO 24 FEBRUARY 2007 </span></font><span
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>GALLAGHER ESTATE<br>
<br>
Dear Colleagues, <br>
<br>
I am delighted to invite you to the Department of Transport’s
Non-Motorised Transport and Intermediate Means of Transport Conference
and Exhibition 2007. The Department of Transport is responsible for
leading the provision of a safe, reliable, integrated, affordable and
environmentally sustainable transport system that supports the economy and the
quality of life. In light of this vision, the Department is promoting
alternative, affordable, healthy and sustainable means of transport.<br>
<br>
The objectives of the conference and exhibition are to:<br>
i) profile and create awareness of NMT/IMT<br>
ii) display and showcase various NMT/IMT technologies<br>
iii) strengthen the role of the Shova Kalula (Pedal easy) bicycle
programme<br>
<br>
The conference theme is: “Expanding the boundaries of non-motorised and
intermediate means of transport for sustainable livelihoods”. <br>
<br>
It is expected that a wide range of local and international experts would share
more insight and knowledge on various thematic debates and discussions at
this conference.<br>
<br>
The conference and exhibition will be held on the 21st to 24th February 2007,
at Gallagher Estate, Midrand, in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Gauteng</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Province</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.<br>
<br>
The following are the subjects of the conference:<br>
v NMT policy<br>
v NMT legislation and regulations<br>
v NMT strategies<br>
v International best practices<br>
v Best practice in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region
w:st="on">South Africa</st1:country-region></st1:place><br>
v NMT planning, engineering and
Soccer World Cup 2010<br>
v Regional and global NMT partnerships to
strengthen sustainability<br>
<br>
Should you wish to attend the conference please see the attached registration
document - please note that attendance is FREE OF CHARGE.</span></font><font
size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;color:blue'> </span></font><font size=2 color=black
face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
color:black'>Please direct any queries to the Conference Secretariat on
021-683 2934 (telephone) or 021-6830816 (fax).</span></font><span
lang=EN-GB><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'><br>
The website containing more details of the conference will be available
shortly.<br>
<br>
It is expected that the outcome of the conference and exhibition will provide
a common vision and understanding on the role and intended impact of NMT/IMT
broadly.<br>
I am looking forward to your participation.<br>
<br>
Yours Sincerely, <br>
<br>
JT Radebe, (MP)<br>
MINISTER OF TRANSPORT</span></font><span lang=EN-GB><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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