About TAMPER Consulting

Established in April 2024, TAMPER Consulting focuses on developing solutions for mobility and safety issues in transportation, and delivering specialised training in traffic safety, driver behaviour, and traffic crash investigation and reconstruction in the Caribbean Region.

TAMPER Consulting is equipped with the requisite technical competencies to address a wide range of needs, offering research, analysis, and consulting services to address policy, planning, implementation and operational issues in transport and mobility, and support the needs of government, industry, academia, or individuals.

The schedule of workshops and other events covers a range of relevant and pertinent topics within the transportation space, with a focus on safety issues, tailored and customised for clients in Jamaica and the Caribbean. Other specialised services include parking surveys and analysis, and traffic impact assessments for large developments.

The conference and symposium are hosted by TAMPER Consulting, which is based in Kingston, Jamaica, and has a core mission to make a positive contribution to traffic and transport safety and operations in the Caribbean and the wider region of the Americas. We believe that it is important to bring the many voices together in an environment where the various perspectives can be shared and appreciated, and the knowledge used to build a better way forward.

Location:
Units 15-16 TAJ Business Centre
105k Red Hills Road
Kingston, Jamaica W.I.

The Regional Transport Research Conference (RTRC) held in February 2025 in Kingston Jamaica, with the theme “Perspectives on Conflict in Transport and Mobility” set the foundation for this annual event. At many levels, conflict permeates the sector and creates situations in which avoidable obstacles are frequently encountered. Increased understanding of other perspectives is but one step towards an environment in which effective solutions can be developed and implemented.

Views expressed in the panel discussions and the presentations made at the RTRC 2025, provided valuable insights about several aspects of matters related to transport. The success of the event is evidence of the interest of persons (in industry and academia) to engage in meaningful research and active dialogue about current and pending issues for the betterment of the region, and justifies continuing efforts to build on the initiative.

The Caribbean Traffic Crash Investigation Symposium: Cracking the Code with Technology was held immediately before the RTRC, with synergies feeding into the success of both events. In the coming years, the CTCIS/RTRC will be a vibrant and interactive source for thought leadership and expression in the selected subject areas, and the next staging of the event(s) will be on February 23-27, 2026, in Kingston, Jamaica.

Conflict cuts across and opens up opportunities for reflection, because it occurs at different levels and does not always show up in the same way. It often starts with what might be considered as friction, where there are differences in objectives, ideologies, or authority. Within the transport and mobility sector, conflict arises in administrative arrangements, resource allocation, the demand or need for services, and the interests of individual users.

Despite the negative effects typically associated with conflict, it must be embraced, explored, and interrogated because it drives change, promotes innovation, and demands action to resolve challenges.

Diversity of perspectives fosters a freedom of expression that allows recognition of, and acknowledges differences in view about the roles, responsibilities, actions, and relationships that may contribute to conflict. Whether the dynamics between transport and other areas are cooperative, competitive, dependent, supportive, or complementary, there is a lot that can be applied to enhance understanding of experiences and observations, and to inform decision-making and implementation.

The events will be hosted at the Hotel Four Seasons on February 23 and 24, and the Summit Kingston in New Kingston, Jamaica on Wednesday, February 25 to Friday, February 27, 2026. The two-day Symposium will be immediately followed by the three-day conference.

The Caribbean Traffic Crash Investigation Symposium will deliver current and relevant information and updates on the use of technology in various aspects of the transport system.

During the three-day Regional Transport Research Conference, participants will hear perspectives from panelists in different areas, and learn from presentations in parallel tracks on a range of research topics. Researchers and practitioners, as well as students, are encouraged to display their work in the poster session that will be ongoing throughout the conference.

OBJECTIVE

The dissemination of knowledge about developing methodologies and the role of technology in transportation applications will continue to be the core element of the symposium.

The scenarios that contribute to the occurrence of traffic crashes sometimes have their genesis in decisions about system design and operation that are far removed from the specific circumstances that culminated in a crash under investigation. A broader exploration of system issues and the interventions and solutions will impart knowledge that can enrich the investigation process.

The discussions are expected to explore the ways in which technology (existing and emerging) can be used to:

• improve transport system effectiveness
• reduce conflict, and ultimately
• save lives

FORMAT

An expert workshop format is proposed, with focus on knowledge exchange between persons within the region as well as those outside.

Under the theme “Using Technology for Safer Systems,” the two-day workshop is comprised of four sessions of approximately three-hour duration, each focusing on a different sub-topic relevant to the theme and tailored to address current and emerging issues. Experienced specialists will engage with counterparts and practitioners from the region while leading sessions on various sub-topics.

The specialist leading each session will speak about relevant aspects of the topic that will highlight the role and deployment of different types of technology that have been developed, adopted, and used in the other jurisdictions to enhance the operation of transport systems and infrastructure, and engage in discussion with regional participants about the local situation.

Including a site visit in the workshop agenda will allow for practical appreciation of the material that may be discussed.

In 2026, the conference will continue to have a relatively wide scope and breadth, with a view to involving practitioners and researchers from a range of backgrounds and experience to participate as presenters, panelists and attendees. The focus on research as a key aspect of industry development remains, and the joining of industry and academia will serve to enrich both areas and the transport sector overall.

Wide regional representation is expected, and strong participation from members of the Caribbean diaspora and others from the Global South is also anticipated.

The mixed delivery format used in 2025 will be retained so that engagement and participation can be maximised, with six panel discussions and eight presentation tracks.

Themes and tracks are preliminary, and the agenda may not include all the indicative areas once the scope of topics selected for presentation is finalised.

The scope is indicated in the tables below; these themes and tracks may cover any of the conceptual issues listed, in addition to others that may be introduced during ongoing consultations. The final agenda topics will be curated and refined based on interest areas that may be highlighted by persons who are participating.

PANELS

Theme/Track	Potential Areas of Focus
Travel and Transport Security	Individual and collective risk in transport systems; exposure during travel by different modes; border control and screening
Integrity and Accountability	Ethical issues in transport; compliance; quality of systems, services and operations; infrastructure forensics and audit
Education	Transportation training; travel experience and student performance; spatial distribution of institutions
Financing Transport	Role of government versus private sector; user fees and charges; operational costs
Multimodal Systems	Intermodal facilities; integration of services; competition between modes
Agriculture and Food Security	Accessibility of farms; transport of agricultural products; international trade (import/export); development impact

PRESENTATIONS

Theme/Track	Potential Areas of Focus
Infrastructure	Roads, highways, airports, seaports, transport centres, depots, navigation tools, construction materials
Operations	Tolls, public transport, rail, aviation, traffic management, ports, licensing
Resilience	Climate risk, infrastructure and service restoration, natural hazards, competition
Legislation	International conventions, public education, enforcement, planning and development, amendments, interpretation
Externalities	Pollution, disruption, medical impacts, environmental degradation, injustice, accessibility
Technology	Monitoring and surveillance, evaluation and modelling tools, artificial intelligence, communication systems, drones and eVTOLS, GPS and GIS, electric vehicles
Safety	Collisions and fatalities, risk and exposure, planning and design, safety features
Micromobility	Walking, cycling, scooters, inclusiveness, societal benefits, facilities, shared spaces

VENUE

Hotel Four Seasons is conveniently located at 18 Ruthven Road in New Kingston. The Summit Kingston is also located in New Kingston at 16 Chelsea Avenue, and is accessible from Ruthven Road. As Jamaica's 1st green business and lifestyle complex, this venue hosts flexible work and business spaces, recreational and business events, and is a natural hub for networking that provides both locals and visitors with an authentic taste of Kingston's culture.

Refreshments and lunch will be provided for participants during the events.

ACCOMMODATION

Participants will be responsible for arranging their own accommodation. For the greatest convenience of access to the conference sessions, participants may choose to book rooms nearby in New Kingston and the surrounding area, where several options including hotels, guest houses, and AirBnBs, are available. For convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Hotel Four Seasons.

Notwithstanding, participants should review and consider the available options before making their own hotel arrangements. Other hotels that may be considered are:

• AC Hotel, 38-42 Lady Musgrave Road, Kingston 5
• Courtleigh Hotel & Suites, 85 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5
• Jamaica Pegasus, 81 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5
• Marriott Courtyard Kingston, 1 Park Close, Kingston 5
• R Hotel, 2 Renfrew Road, Kingston 5
• S Hotel Kingston, 1 St. Lucia Avenue, Kingston 5
• Terra Nova All Suite Hotel, 17 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10

TRAVEL

There are several airlines that offer service to Jamaica from North America and the region, to both Kingston or Montego Bay. The Knutsford Express provides a comfortable and reliable service for transportation from Montego Bay to Kingston.

The event organisers will arrange transportation for participants to and from the field activities/site visits.

Registration fees for attendees, presenters and students are set out in the table below. A group discount may be applied for delegations comprising not less than 5 persons from any entity.

Attendee Type	CTCIS	RTRC	BOTH EVENTS
Attendee	J$85,000 / US$600	J$85,000 / US$600	J$150,000 / US$1100
One-day	J$45,000 / US$350	J$35,000 / US$250	N/A
RTRC Presenter	J$75,000 / US$550	J$35,000 / US$250	J$110,000 / US$800
Student	J$30,000 / US$220	J$20,000 / US$150	J$40,000 / US$300

Abstracts will continue to be accepted until the programme is finalised in January. Abstracts for presentations and posters can be submitted using the portal on the TAMPER Consulting website (www.tamperconsulting.com) or using the Abstract Submission form below.

Queries about submissions should be sent to tamper@tamperconsulting.com, with the subject line being “Abstract Submission” followed by the author/presenter’s name.

Abstract Submissions Closed