Although held in the ‘Big Easy’, New Orleans, between September 21 and 25, 2014, the topics at the Annual 2014 Conference of the International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) will not be so easy. ‘The times they are a-changing’, says IATR-president Matt Daus in his conference preview. “Several worlds are colliding: technology disruption; sustainability, disability rights and “Vision Zero” movements; and decreased public tolerance for poor taxicab service. These political and technology catalysts have led transportation regulators around the world to rethink the regulatory chemistry and institute bold reforms and adaptations.” Main topics at the conference: accessibility (IATR Model Regulations), smartphone technology, regulatory reform and management plus the very US-oriented new traffic safety policy ‘Vision Zero’. www.iatr.org