TC A.4 "RURAL ROAD SYSTEMS AND ACCESSIBILITY TO RURAL AREAS"

Sep. 29, Thu. 9:00-12:30

Palacio de Valparaiso 2

Chair: Mr. Enrique LEON DE LA BARRA, Secretary of Communications and Transport, Mexico, Chair TC A.4

Introduction

• Mr. Enrique LEON DE LA BARRA

Part 1. Sustainability of Maintenance

Introduction
• Mrs. Manon BARIL, Transports Canada, Canada

Gravel road maintenance policies define the service level of the unpaved road network in Finland
• Mr. Pasi PATRIKAINEN, Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment for North Savo, Transport and Infrastructure, Finland

The rural roads program in Benin: Long lasting maintenance of rural roads
• Mr. Tele David OLODO, Benin

Break 10:30 - 11:00

Part 2. Involvement of local communities

Introduction
• Mr. Prabha Kant KATARE, India

Towards sustainable maintenance of rural roads uncoated
• Mr. Luc BEAULIEU, Université Laval, Canada

Roads to live better
• Mr. Abraham E. CADENA SANCHEZ, Mexico

Conclusions

• Chair: Mr. Enrique LEON DE LA BARRA