The Team Leads of the Texas Innovation Alliance welcome other city transportation officials for coffee.
The Texas Mobility Summit kicks off by welcoming everyone to the fifth annual event.
Speakers: Shelley Row, PE, CSP, Blue Fjord Leaders
2020 has left its mark, and transportation leaders are searching for a path forward. The Summit offers an opportunity for public agencies, researchers, and industry to commune and chart a new course.
Host: Mayor Steve Adler, City of Austin
Moderator: Evan Smith, Texas Tribune
Panelists: Chairman Bruce Bugg, Jr., Texas Transportation Commission; Chairman Robert Nichols, Senate Transportation Committee
Moderator: Evan Smith, Texas Tribune
Panelists: Chairman Bruce Bugg, Jr., Texas Transportation Committee; Chairman Robert Nichols, Senate Transportation Committee
As Texas begins to revive itself, elected officials discuss the state of affairs and how transportation can play an essential role in ensuring public health and encouraging economic growth.
Moderator: Evan Smith, Texas Tribune
Panelists: Senator Kelly Hancock, Texas Senate; Chairman Terry Canales, House Transportation Committee; Council Member David Robinson, City of Houston; Adriana Cruz, Office of the Governor
Learn about the impacts to transit funding and future operations, including federal legislation opportunities, losses in sales tax revenue, and the new trend of zero fare programs.
Host: Paul Skoutelas, APTA
Gain insights into federal legislation and how it will affect infrastructure investments, aid recovery for vulnerable communities, and advance emerging technologies.
Panelist: Jeff Davis, Eno Center for Transportation Research
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, cities are shifting gears and establishing new workplace practices. Teleworking, childcare programs, and adaptations in land use will have immediate public health impacts and lasting effects on the Texas transportation system.
Moderator: Shin-Pei Tsay, Uber
Panelists: Tyler Reeb, California State University of Long Beach; Margaret Spellings, Texas 2036; Bill Fulton, Kinder Institute
Meet companies and see virtual demonstrations of technologies including, mobility data platforms, connected and automated vehicles, and applications of artificial intelligence.
Discover how data is being used to tackle big challenges – from battling COVID-19 to ending the streak of traffic fatalities on Texas roadways.
Panelist: Dan Morgan, USDOT
Unlock new opportunities to improve the customer experience as well as traffic planning and operations with data sources that are becoming readily available.
Panelist: Jascha Franklin-Hodge, Open Mobility Foundation
Imagine a future where mobility companies and cities share data to optimize the mobility system for all travelers. What are the privacy and security concerns, and is this reality even possible?
Moderator: Jess Stetson, Ride Report
Panelists: Steven Pryor, TxDOT; Brita Andercheck, City of Dallas; Ginger Armbruster, City of Seattle; Nick Bowen, Replica
See the latest data analysis efforts from across Texas highlighted in a feature project.
Host: City of Frisco
Data scientists are highly valued, yet often elude the public sector. Find out why four city data scientists chose the public sector route, what makes them tick, and how to build this capability within any team.
Moderator: Emily Royall, City of San Antonio
Panelists: John Clary, City of Austin; Santi Garces, City of Pittsburgh; Jeanne Holm, City of Los Angeles
Public and private sector partners jointly present their efforts in on-demand automated passenger service, freight applications, and data sharing.
Moderator: Kirk Steudle, Econolite
Panelists: Jason JonMichael, City of Austin & Kathleen Baireuther, Ford AV LLC; Mark Kopko, PennDOT & Gerardo Interiano, Aurora; Kevin Biesty, ADOT & Michelle Peacock, Waymo
Join for a networking reception where participants have an opportunity to share stories, powerful and entertaining, about what it means to be resilient.
Host: National League of Cities
The Texas Mobility Summit invites everyone to a day centered around developing community connections.
Host: Shelley Row, Blue Fjord Leaders
Panelists: Commissioner Alvin New, Texas Transportation Commission
Step into rural Texas where communities are striving for greater access to broadband connectivity, access to transportation options, and are leading the frontier of telehealth programs.
Moderator: Susan Redford, Texas Association of Counties
Panelists: Rep. Cesar Blanco, Texas House of Representatives (El Paso); Tracee Bentley, Permian Strategic Partnership; Sen. Charles Perry, Texas Senate (Lubbock); Rep. Dade Phelan, Texas House of Representatives (Beaumont)
Hear how rural communities have demonstrated grit in challenging times and the creative steps they have taken to ensure their residents can access medical care, age in place, and connect with employment opportunities.
Host: CARTS
How does transit rebound and what are the opportunities for new growth? Transit leadership discuss lessons learned from the front lines, trends towards private sector consolidation, and new models for public-private partnerships.
Moderator: Tom Lambert, Houston METRO
Panelists: Gary Thomas, DART; Dottie Watkins, Capital Metro; Dave Marsh, CARTS; Debs Schrimmer, Lyft; Megan Frazier, Texas Occupational Therapy Association
See the latest transit efforts from across Texas highlighted in a feature project.
Host: Houston METRO
Meet companies and see virtual demonstrations of technologies including, mobility data platforms, connected and automated vehicles, and applications of artificial intelligence.
Discover new developments in connected and automated freight, including new data analysis platforms, package delivery, and fleet electrification.
Moderator: Michael Hill, Cumulus Technologies
Panelists: Basil Yap, NCDOT; Wes Shover, Flytrex; Katelyn McCauley, City of San Diego
Discover new developments in connected and automated freight, including new data analysis platforms, package delivery, and fleet electrification.
Moderator: Mike Roeth, NACFE
Panelists: Aidan Ali-Sullivan, Nuro; Ryan Tuohy, Starship; Bill Purvis, HEB
Learn about the latest planned and active deployments in automated transit, including on-demand passenger service, buses, and integrated traffic operations.
Moderator: Danyell Diggs, FTA
Panelists: Ann Foss, City of Arlington & Tara Lanigan, May Mobility; Kim Williams, Houston METRO & Daryl Taavola, Automated Bus Consortium; Kiet Dinh, RTC of Southern Nevada & Abe Ghabra, Motional
The Texas Mobility Summit concludes with a final outlook towards 2021.
Moderator: Shelley Row, PE, CSP, Blue Fjord Leaders
Panelist: NACTO
See the latest connected and automated vehicle efforts from across Texas highlighted in a feature project.
Host: City of Arlington
How does Texas move beyond testing to gain traction with the public? Connected and automated vehicle leadership discuss ways that Texas can continue safely advancing passenger and freight deployments while raising awareness among policymakers and the public.
Moderator: Bob Rivard, Rivard Report
Panelists: Executive Director James Bass, TxDOT; Kristi Villanueva, West San Antonio Chamber of Commerce; Ron Thaniel, ITS America
The Texas Mobility Summit concludes with a look into the next year, identifying priorities for the Texas Innovation Alliance to advance.
Host: Darran Anderson, TxDOT