RIO DE JANEIRO | 2016

Rio 2016 TeRminology
This glossary is provided for Rio 2016 specific terms. For information
regarding general Olympic and Paralympic terms, refer to the
Olympic core terminology provided by the IOC.
ABA Brazil’s Agency for Doping Control
ANVISA Brazil’s National Public Health and Hygiene Surveillance Agency
BOC Brazilian Olympic Committee
BPC Brazilian Paralympic Committee
BrASílIA The federal capital of Brazil, and a city hosting Olympic Football
Brl / reAl Brazilian Real – the currency of Brazil designated by BRL
BrT
Bus Rapid Transit – an innovative, environmentally-friendly, high capacity mass transit system operating on exclusive right-of-way
lanes that transfers the strengths of a rail system to road transport. The system, originally conceived in Brazil, is now used in cities
around the world including Beijing, and has proven very efficient for high demand corridors worldwide
CarioCa A person from or living in Rio de Janeiro
Carnaval
The Portuguese word for Carnival, the annual festival in Brazil held over the 4 days prior to Ash Wednesday. Rio hosts one of the
world’s largest Carnaval celebrations.
CCO A new Traffic and Transport Control Center to be constructed
CleAN-TO-CleAN
A transport policy that will be employed for various transport systems. This will enable security-cleared vehicles to enter venues
without the requirement for further clearances. Clients need only show their credentials at the entrances of facilities, minimizing
transit times
COrCOVAdO The Portuguese name for the mountain in Tijuca Forest on which the famous Christ the Redeemer statue is located
CTA Rio’s existing integrated Traffic Control Management Center (CTA) covering critical areas of the city
federAl INTer-
MINISTerIAl COMMITTee
fGV
A Committee established by the President of Brazil, and under the patronage of the Minister of Sport, to oversee all Federal
Government Games Candidature responsibilities
Getúlio Vargas Foundation – a Brazilian academic institution engaged by the Federal Government to research such subjects as macro
and micro economics, finance, welfare and so on. For the Bid, FGV were heavily involved in the development of the Games budget
GTOC Rio 2016's Games Transport Operation Center which will assume full responsibility for managing Games Family transport
HIGH PerfOrMANCe
TrANSPOrT rING
The suburban rail network that provides access to the Deodoro and Maracanã Zones, the metro system that provides access to
the Maracanã and Copacabana Zones and the BRT systems that serve as extensions of the metro and suburban rail closing the ring
and providing access to the Barra, Deodoro and Copacabana Zones
INfrAerO The public company responsible for the management of Brazil’s international and domestic airport terminals
MAIS eduCACAO Literally translated, ‘More Education’. A Federal Government program that funds sports infrastructure for public schools
OdA
OlyMPIC BeACH
OlyMPIC lANeS
Olympic Development Authority – the Federal Government authority that will be established to coordinate all Government
support including the development of all Games-related infrastructure and the delivery of all Government services for the Games
A secured, private beach open to the residents of the Olympic and Paralympic Village; operating day and night, including a live site
with full Games coverage and staging facilities for concerts throughout the Games
Traffic lanes reserved for the movement of Games-permitted vehicles which facilitate all inter- as well as intra-zone journeys and
travel for the Games Family
OSd Olympic Sustainability Division – a government authority that will lead and manage all environment and sustainability projects
OTC
OTTd
Olympic Training Center – a collection of sports facilities that will combine under a coordinated national program to offer a high
performance training and services for athletes of Brazil, South America and surrounding regions
Olympic Traffic and Transport Division – a State Government authority, integrated with the City and supported by the Federal
Government, to operate and manage Games time traffic and transport
PAC Plan for Growth Acceleration – a USD240 billion Federal Government sponsored special initiative for infrastructure improvements
POrT AreA
The Port of Rio de Janeiro where cruise liners berth – the port and surrounding facilities will undergo substantial renovation in the
lead up to the Games
rIOCeNTrO An exhibition and conference center in Rio de Janeiro (Barra Zone) famous for hosting the UN’s Earth Summit in 1992
ruA CArIOCA
A street running through the central axis of the Olympic and Paralympic Village where a range of cafes and restaurants will offer a
casual dining experience, reflecting the vibrant street culture of Rio
SAMBódrOMO The home of Rio’s Carnaval Parade, during the 2016 Games the Sambódromo will be the venue for Archery and Athletics (Marathon)
SeNASP
TTCC
SENASP is Brazil’s National Public Security Secretariat. During the 2016 Games, SENASP will lead the coordination of the Games
security operations
OTTD's Traffic and Transport Coordination Center (TTCC) which will provide coordination and communications for spectator and
workforce transport, and traffic operations during Games-time
X PArk The X Park is a complex of venues in Deodoro that will host Cycling (BMX and Mountain Bike) and Canoe/Kayak (Slalom) events
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