Conference Mission
The mission of the International Conference on Ecology and Transportation is to identify and share quality research applications and best management practices that address wildlife, habitat, and ecosystem issues related to the delivery of surface transportation systems. ICOET is the primary forum for an international gathering of the foremost experts in the field of transportation development, related scientific study, and administrative processes that can enhance both the project development process and the ecological sustainability of transportation systems.
The theme for ICOET 2009 is "Adapting to Change." Our transportation systems and ecosystems need to be addressed in the context of global climate change and shifts in transportation funding and priorities. Our natural and built environments are confronting changes that will unfold on multiple scales and impact many inter-related elements. The high degree of interaction between transportation infrastructure and natural systems requires increasingly inter-disciplinary, integrated approaches to planning, building, maintaining and monitoring the health of these systems. In 2009, ICOET will focus on the challenges ahead as we adapt for future global climate changes, shifts in transportation demand and patterns, and evolving environmental and transportation policy. |
