National Transportation Planning and Research Centre

19/08/2026

🚶‍♀️🌍 World Pedestrian Day 2026 | Pedestrian Safety Audit 🌍🚶‍♂️

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! 🚶‍♀️🌿

17/08/2026

🚨 MODEL EXPO 2026 | DEADLINE EXTENDED!

💡 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:
https://tinyurl.com/3czew9mw

📎 Detailed brochure attached.

06/08/2026

🚨 Call for Papers | International Conference-TRANSFORM 2026 🚨

The KSCSTE–National Transportation Planning and Research Centre (NATPAC) is pleased to invite researchers, academicians, industry professionals, policymakers, and practitioners to submit technical papers for the International Conference on Transforming Transport for Safety and Sustainability (TRANSFORM 2026).

📅 Conference Dates: 18-19 December 2026
📍 Venue: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Organized as part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of NATPAC, TRANSFORM 2026 provides a multidisciplinary platform to discuss emerging challenges and innovative solutions in transportation, under the following thematic areas:
✅ Transportation Planning
✅ Traffic Engineering and Safety
✅ Highway Infrastructure
✅ Water Transportation
✅ Smart and Digital Transportation Systems

📢 Call for Papers

Authors are invited to submit full-length technical papers under the conference's five broad themes. Detailed theme descriptions are available in the conference brochure.

🌐 Conference Website
For more details, please visit: https://natpac.kerala.gov.in/TRANSFORM2026

Submission Details
📄 Manuscript Template & METEOR Guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/TRANSFORM2026Templates
📝 Paper Submission Portal: https://tinyurl.com/TRANSFORM2026Submission
📅 Full Paper Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026

Authors are requested to prepare their manuscripts using the prescribed template and follow the submission guidelines carefully.

📚 Publication Opportunities
Accepted quality papers will be published in the Springer Conference Proceedings. Selected high-quality papers may also be considered for publication in SCI/Scopus-indexed high-impact-factor journals, subject to the respective journals' peer-review and acceptance criteria.

We warmly invite you to contribute your research and join us in shaping the future of safe, sustainable, and resilient transportation. We also encourage you to share this call with your colleagues, research scholars, and professional networks.

We look forward to welcoming you to TRANSFORM 2026!

05/08/2026

Road Safety - Always Wear Seat Belt and Protect your Life

03/08/2026

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!

31/07/2026

30/07/2026

29/07/2026

TransPedia Research Talk Series – #36 to be held on 29 July 2026 (Wednesday) at 2:30 PM IST in online mode.

The speaker for this session is Dr. Rajesh Chouhan, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Adani University, Shantigram Township, Near Vaishnodevi Circle, S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad.

Topic: "Study of Reaction Time under Different Auditory Conditions and its Effect on Traffic Safety using the Vienna Testing System and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Data."

28/07/2026

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.

28/07/2026

Air Pollution