As part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC), a technical session on “Reimagine Mobility: Research Frontiers in Transportation Planning, Engineering, and Technology” by Dr. K. R. S. Krishnan, M.E., Ph.D., Professor & Director (Research & Innovation), Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences was organised on 15 September 2026 at Aakulam Office.
As part of NATPAC’s Golden Jubilee celebrations and in observance of World Pedestrian Day, NATPAC conducted a Pedestrian Safety Audit along the Kesavadasapuram–Pattom corridor located in Trivandrum and Medical college - Kunnamangalam arm of Medical College Junction in Kozhikode on 17 August 2026 , with the objective of assessing pedestrian safety, accessibility and walking conditions along this important urban corridor.
The audit focused on identifying pedestrian safety concerns, gaps in pedestrian infrastructure, accessibility challenges, and other factors affecting the safe and comfortable movement of pedestrians.
🚸The initiative highlights NATPAC’s continued commitment towards promoting safe, inclusive, accessible and sustainable mobility and creating urban streets that prioritise pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.
📋 A detailed report of the Pedestrian Safety Audit, including the observations, identified issues, and recommendations for improving pedestrian safety along the corridor, will be submitted to the respected authorities for further actions on pedestrian safety improvement interventions.
Together, let us work towards creating safer streets, better walking environments and more inclusive and safer streets for everyone! 🚶♀️🌿
💡 Have an idea that could transform the future of mobility? Turn your idea into a model and showcase it at MODEL EXPO 2026!
📢 Proposal Submission Deadline Extended: 15 September 2026
🏆 First Prize: ₹50,000
💰 Seed Grant: ₹2,000 per participating team
📅 Exhibition: 18 December 2026
🏆 Results: 19 December 2026
👥 Diploma/UG/PG students of Architecture & Engineering
👨👩👧👦 Teams of up to 5 students
✨ Don't just imagine the future of mobility. BUILD IT!
📲 Register / Submit your proposal:
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📎 Detailed brochure attached.
Conference Dates: 18-19 December 2026
Venue: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Transportation Planning Traffic Engineering and Safety Highway Infrastructure Water Transportation Smart and Digital Transportation Systems
Call for Papers
Manuscript Template & METEOR Guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/TRANSFORM2026Templates
Paper Submission Portal: https://tinyurl.com/TRANSFORM2026Submission Full Paper Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026
Publication Opportunities
The first 5-Day Hands-on GIS Short-Term Training Programme organised by KSCSTE-NATPAC was successfully conducted from 27-31 July 2026 at the KSCSTE-NATPAC Regional Office, JLN International Stadium, Kaloor, Ernakulam.
The programme saw enthusiastic participation from officials of the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) and students from various institutions. Over five days, participants gained practical experience in GIS through hands-on sessions covering spatial data management, mapping, geoprocessing, and spatial analysis.
We sincerely thank everyone who participated and contributed to the success of the first training program in this series. The encouraging response inspires us to continue this initiative, and we look forward to welcoming many more participants to the upcoming GIS Short-Term Training Programmes.
Stay tuned for announcements on the next training programme in the series!
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An interactive session was held with Dr. Sooraj P., Professor, Government College of Engineering, Kannur, on 28 July 2026.
During the session, Dr. Sooraj interacted with the scientists of KSCSTE-NATPAC, sharing his insights and engaging in discussions on research, innovation, and collaborative opportunities in the field of transportation engineering. The interaction provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and exploring potential areas of academic and research collaboration.
