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WTS ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2018 SAN DIEGO | MAY 16–18, 2018
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Great Teams.
Extraordinary Outcomes.
It starts with great teams. HNTB and WTS, working together to build a better world.
TOP ROW MIDDLE ROW BOTTOM ROW
DIANA MENDES MICHELLE GRAHAM KATIE NEES
Arlington, Virginia Chicago, Illinois Dallas, Texas
DARLENE GEE CHERIE GIBSON LISA THOMPSON
Oakland, California Arlington, Virginia Arlington, Virginia
YVONNE LOPEZ-DIAZ SHANNON MCCORD KAMMY HORNE
New York, New York Dallas, Texas Austin, Texas
KIMBERLY SLAUGHTER MICHAEL SWEENEY NEELIMA GHANTA
Chicago, Illinois New York, New York Arlington, Virginia
The HNTB Companies MARY JANE O’MEARA DIANA GIRALDO MARY CONWAY
Infrastructure Solutions Boston, Massachusetts Seattle, Washington Miami, Florida
GRETCHEN IVY CARRIE ROCHA MICHELLE DIPPEL
Kansas City, Missouri Hartford, Connecticut Austin, Texas
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WELCOME TO SAN DIEGO
America’s Finest City!
The San Diego County Chapter is delighted to host the
WTS International conference this year. San Diego is
not just considered America’s Finest City just
because of our average year-round temperature of
70 degrees. We boast an economy with breakthrough
technology companies and research organizations,
we’re home to the largest military concentration in
the world, and produce more avocados than any
other place in the country. But while you’re here, you
might as well enjoy some of the finer things known to San Diego such as our world renowned zoo,
pristine beaches, or visiting one of the world’s oldest active sailing ships, the Star of India.
Mostly, we hope that you enjoy the four track program we developed focused on resiliency and
sustainability, funding and policy for the 21st century, a shared, electric, connected and autonomous
transportation future, and professional development. These programs are sure to be packed with
exciting and informative presentations representing diverse perspectives from within our industry,
locally and nationally. To ensure that you get plenty of exposure to the San Diego region and how we
are Driving the Waves of Change, we have planned 11 diverse tours that take you through central
parts of San Diego County featuring the I-15 corridor, historic walking tours of Downtown San Diego,
exploration of our amazing coastline down to the US-Mexico border where you can experience the
world’s busiest land port of entry, and more.
We look forward to seeing you at the conference, and also invite you to celebrate with us as we
kick-off our WTS Western Region and the San Diego County Chapter’s 25th anniversary. We hope you
enjoy the conference and get to experience America’s Finest.
Tuere Fa’aola Mary Holland
IBI Group CDM Smith
WTS Conference Chair WTS San Diego County Chapter President
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2018 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Conference Committee Chair Technical Tour Blue Ribbon
Committee Reception
Tuere Fa’aola Committee
IBI Group Kimberly Dodson
Caltrans Phuong Nguyen
Conference Committee Co-Chairs Lauren Ferrell Chen Ryan Associates
Rick Engineering Precious Nicanor
Katja Dillman, Tours
Zachary Hernandez SANDAG
Chen Ryan Associates
SANDAG Robin Owen
Mary Erchul, Blue Ribbon Reception
Danielle Kochman Caltrans
Ghirardelli Associates
SANDAG Caroline Ruwe
Aki Ghebre, Blue Ribbon Reception
Debbie Leung Kimley-Horn
NV5
IBI Group Catherine Thibault
Eleanor Gonzalez, Conference Fundraising
Precious Nicanor Circulate San Diego
Caltrans
SANDAG Marissa Thomas
Dana Hook, Conference Advisor
Robin Owen T.Y. Lin
CDM Smith
Caltrans Cynthia Wong
Debbie Leung, Poster Session
IBI Group April Petonak
SANDAG
Marisa Mangan, Breakout Sessions & Technical Tours
SANDAG Audrey Porcella Fundraising
SANDAG Committee
Allison Woodworth, Volunteer Coordinator
SANDAG Lima Saft Mary Holland
Caltrans CDM Smith
Committee Members Allie Scrivener Phuong Nguyen
City of Coronado Chen Ryan Associates
Marketing Breakout Sessions Allison Woodworth April Petonak
Committee Committee SANDAG SANDAG
Lisa Maier Krystal Ayala Caroline Ruwe
Recent Grad SANDAG Kimley-Horn
Phuong Nguyen Alexandra DeVaux Poster Session Cynthia Wong
Chen Ryan Associates SANDAG Committee WTS Volunteer
Precious Nicanor Kimberly Dodson Monica Fiedler-Ross
SANDAG Caltrans Kimley-Horn
Audrey Porcella Mimi Morisaki Debbie Leung Administrative
SANDAG Rick Engineering IBI Group Committee
Samantha Valencia Beverly Neff Monica Fiedler-Ross
Katz and Associates MTS Kimley-Horn
Cynthia Wong April Petonak Debbie Leung
SANDAG IBI Group
Audrey Porcella Gloria Rossiter
SANDAG MCTC
Blanca Soto Catherine Thibault
Michael Baker International Circulate San Diego
Susana Tello Samantha Valencia
SANDAG Katz and Associates
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POCKET SCHEDULE
WIFI CONNECTION
|| TUESDAY MAY 15, 2018 NETWORK: WTS2018 PASSWORD: SD2018
1:00pm–5:00pm Registration Open | LOEWS ATRIUM
|| THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018
|| WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 7:00am–7:00pm Registration Open | LOEWS ATRIUM
7:00am–7:00pm Poster Gallery | UPSTAIRS PROMENADE
7:00am–6:00pm Registration Open | LOEWS ATRIUM
7:00am–7:00pm Exhibitors | COMMODORE FOYER
8:00am–9:30am Chapter Leadership Meeting (registration
required) | BRITANNIA/CAMBRIA
7:00am–8:00am Breakfast | COMMODORE BALLROOM
9:00am–1:00pm Technical Tour 1: Mid-Coast Corridor
8:00am–8:30am Welcome, General Session | COMMODORE
Transit Project | LOEWS ATRIUM
BALLROOM
9:00am–1:00pm Technical Tour 2: Port of San Diego
8:30am–9:30am Opening Plenary Panel Session: Equity and
LOEWS ATRIUM
Access for Women in Transportation: The
Tipping Point | COMMODORE BALLROOM
10:00am–1:00pm Professional Development 1: Negotiating
for Your Life | BRITANNIA/CAMBRIA
9:30am–9:45am Break: Poster Gallery and Exhibitors
1:15pm–4:15pm Professional Development 2: Brave
9:45am–10:45am BREAKOUT SESSION ONE
Leadership | BRITANNIA/CAMBRIA
■ Blue Line Trolley into the Future | AVALON
1:30pm–5:00pm Technical Tour 3: San Diego Transportation ■ Piloting the Future of Transportation Funding
Management Center | LOEWS ATRIUM CONSTELLATION A
■ Advancing Driverless Technology from Planning to
1:30pm–5:00pm Technical Tour 4: San Diego International Implementation | CONSTELLATION B
Airport | LOEWS ATRIUM
■ Starting Your Own Transportation Business
BRITANNIA/CAMBRIA
1:30pm–5:00pm Technical Tour 5: San Ysidro Land Port of
Entry (LPOE) | LOEWS ATRIUM
10:45pm–11:15pm Break: Poster Gallery, and Exhibitors
1:30pm–5:00pm Technical Tour 6: Cross Border Express
11:15pm–12:15pm BREAKOUT SESSION TWO
(CBX) | LOEWS ATRIUM
■ Road Diets: Why You’re Not Losing, Only Gaining
4:30pm–5:15pm Executive Member Event (Invitation Only) AVALON
AVALON ■ Access, Innovation, and Mobility: Defining the Curve
through a Changing Landscape | CONSTELLATION A
5:30pm–6:30pm Blue Ribbon Reception (Invitation Only) ■ Drones: Application, Policy, Safety | CONSTELLATION B
BAY TERRACE
■ Alliance Contracting: The Art of Working Collaboratively
BRITANNIA/CAMBRIA
6:30pm–8:30pm Welcome Reception | BAY TERRACE AND
COMMODORE TERRACE
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|| THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 continued 9:00am–10:00am Changing Lanes | COMMODORE BALLROOM
12:15pm–2:00pm Lunch and General Session: Lauren 10:00am–10:45am Chapter Circle of Excellence Awards
Leader-Chivee, Author and Thought Leader Recognition Ceremony | COMMODORE
on Diversity and Women’s Issues BALLROOM
COMMODORE BALLROOM
10:45am–11:00pm Break: Poster Gallery and Exhibitors
2:15pm–3:15pm BREAKOUT SESSION THREE
11:00am–12:00pm BREAKOUT SESSION FIVE
■ The Only Acceptable Goal | AVALON
■ Transforming California | AVALON
■ Preparing for Funding | CONSTELLATION A
■ Toll Relief: Reinventing Equity for Mobility
■M
obility Hubs as Key Transition Points to a Driverless
CONSTELLATION A
Future | CONSTELLATION B
■ The Autonomous Revolution: Lessons Learned
ulture Change | BRITANNIA/CAMBRIA
■C
CONSTELLATION B
■T
ransportation Programs, Policies, and Funding for
■ Empowering Young Professionals | BRITANNIA/
the Future | COMMODORE BALLROOM A
CAMBRIA
3:45pm–4:45pm BREAKOUT SESSION FOUR
12:15pm–2:00pm Anousheh Ansari, Entrepreneur & First
■ The Route to Resilience | AVALON Female Private Space Explorer
■ The Tension Mounts | CONSTELLATION A COMMODORE BALLROOM
■ Rideshare 2.0: The Future of Transportation 2:00pm–5:15pm Technical Tour 7: Historic Downtown San
CONSTELLATION B
Diego Walking | LOEWS ATRIUM
■ Pushing the Glass, Breaking the Ceiling
BRITANNIA/CAMBRIA 2:00pm–5:30pm Technical Tour 8: SR 15 Mid-City
Centerline Rapid and Mid-City Rapid
5:00pm–7:00pm Mix and Mingle | COMMODORE BALLROOM LOEWS ATRIUM
FOYER
2:00pm–6:00pm Technical Tour 9: South Bay Rapid
6:00pm–7:00pm VIP Reception (Invitation Only) | AVALON LOEWS ATRIUM
7:00pm–10:00pm Annual Awards Banquet | COMMODORE
BALLROOM
|| SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018
|| FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 8:00am-8:45am Morning Yoga on the Bay | THE POINT AT
THE BACK OF THE RESORT
7:30am–12:00pm Registration Open | LOEWS ATRIUM 9:30am- 12:45pm Technical Tour 10–Coronado Island Bike
LOEWS ATRIUM
7:30am–3:00pm Poster Gallery | UPSTAIRS PROMENADE
9:30am–1:00pm Technical Tour 11: Bayshore Bikeway to
7:30am–8:30am Breakfast | COMMODORE BALLROOM Imperial Beach Bikeway Village
LOEWS ATRIUM
8:00am–9:00am WTS Business Meeting/Induction of
New Board Members | COMMODORE
BALLROOM
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CONFERENCE PROGRAM
|| TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2018 negotiating is not comfortable for most women…even those
in executive level positions. Negotiating is a critical skill
for success especially as one moves up to higher levels of
8:00am-5:00pm responsibility, where being respected and taken seriously
WTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING (registration are a-must! The skill of negotiating is the key achieving these
required) | SOVEREIGN outcomes…and more.
In this thought provoking and interactive session, you will learn:
8:00am-5:00pm
• How to spot a “win/lose” proposition and flip a negotiation to
WTS FOUNDATION BOARD MEETING (registration your advantage
required) | AURORA
• The importance of balancing courage with compassion
• Overcoming fears associated with negotiating
1:00pm-5:00pm • Preparing for a negotiation
REGISTRATION OPEN | LOEWS ATRIUM
• How to say “no” in a “yes” way
• Understanding the rational and emotional sides of negotiation
• Mapping out options and avoiding being cornered
|| WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 • When to “show your cards” and when not to
• Determining your ace card and when to play it
7:00am-6:00pm SPONSORED BY:
REGISTRATION OPEN | LOEWS ATRIUM
8:00am-9:30am 1:15pm-4:15pm
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP MEETING (registration required) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP 2 ✣
| BRITANNIA/CAMBRIA BRITANNIA/CAMBRIA
Annual Meeting of WTS Chapter Leaders Capacity 100 | Pre-registration required.
Brave Leadership
9:00am-1:00pm While we may think that we need to follow some kind of
SOLD OUT TECHNICAL TOUR 1: MID-COAST prescription to get results, the most amazing leaders are
CORRIDOR TRANSIT PROJECT ✣ ◊ those who dare to be their true selves, powerfully. People
want to give them their best. But in a business world that’s so
SPONSORED BY: competitive and uncertain, how do you connect with others
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY: more authentically to tap into their illusive want? Wherever you
are in your leadership journey—new, seasoned, young, or old—
if you aspire to be the best leader you can be, Brave Leadership
9:00am-1:00pm is essential in today’s ever-shifting world.
SOLD OUT TECHNICAL TOUR 2: PORT OF SAN DIEGO In this thought provoking and interactive session, you will learn
✣◊ to:
• Uncover your barriers to brave
10:00am-1:00pm • Escape overwhelm and frustration and learn to manage
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP 1 ✣ stress and anxiety
BRITANNIA/CAMBRIA • Prepare for high-stakes meetings and conversations
Capacity 100 | Pre-registration required. • Have the influence you want to have
Negotiating for Your Life • Set the direction of your career
Opportunities to negotiate exist daily in the workplace, some • Connect powerfully
seen and others unseen. Research supports the reality that • Feel more confident, courageous, satisfied, and purposeful
continued
◊ All tours meet in Loews Atrium. Please refer to
the conference app for full descriptions.
✣ Separate registration required.
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CONFERENCE PROGRAM: WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2018 continued
• Tap into the want of the people you lead to get the results
you need WTS FOUNDATION “SAN DIEGO SUPER DRAW” RAFFLE
Please note: If you attended Kimberly Davis’ Authentic Influence Throughout the Conference, the WTS Foundation is holding
session in 2017, this session will be different but will incorpo- its annual Raffle, the “San Diego Super Draw” which funds
rate much of the same material. scholarship, education and research opportunities. Tickets are
$10 each. The more tickets you buy, the better chance of win-
SPONSORED BY: ning. Place your tickets in the raffle bowls near the Registration
Desk. Fabulous prizes maybe yours!
1:30pm-5:00pm
SOLD OUT TECHNICAL TOUR 3: SAN DIEGO
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT CENTER & I-15
EXPRESS LANES ✣ ◊ || THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY:
7:00am-7:00pm
REGISTRATION OPEN | LOEWS ATRIUM
1:30pm-5:00pm
SOLD OUT TECHNICAL TOUR 4: SAN DIEGO 7:00am-8:00am
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT ✣ ◊ BREAKFAST | COMMODORE BALLROOM
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY:
7:00am-7:00pm
POSTER GALLERY | PROMENADE
1:30pm-5:00pm Peruse posters highlighting unique transportation experiences,
projects, and research.
SOLD OUT TECHNICAL TOUR 5: SAN YSIDRO LAND
PORT OF ENTRY (LPOE) ✣ ◊
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY:
7:00am-7:00pm
EXHIBITORS | COMMODORE FOYER
Stop by and visit with our conference sponsors and exhibitors.
1:30pm-5:00pm
SOLD OUT TECHNICAL TOUR 6: CROSS BORDER 8:00am-8:30am
XPRESS (CBX) ✣ ◊ WELCOME, GENERAL SESSION
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED BY: COMMODORE BALLROOM
SPONSORED BY:
4:30pm-5:15pm
EXECUTIVE MEMBER EVENT (Invitation Only) | AVALON 8:30am-9:30am
OPENING PLENARY PANEL SESSION
5:30pm-6:30pm COMMODORE BALLROOM
BLUE RIBBON RECEPTION (Invitation Only)
BAY TERRACE
Equity and Access for Women in
Transportation: The Tipping Point
SPONSORED BY:
WTS started in 1977 by pioneers who realized that for women
to thrive in transportation, they needed career-based en-
6:30pm-8:00pm couragement, education and support from peers, colleagues
and other professionals throughout the industry. This vision
WELCOME RECEPTION
BAY TERRACE AND COMMODORE TERRACE
SPONSORED BY: ◊ All tours meet in Loews Atrium. Please refer to
the conference app for full descriptions.
✣ Separate registration required.
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remains relevant today as WTS strives to attract women to growth anticipated by 2030 because of the corridor expansion.
join the profession, provide support at all career stages, and The Project will assist in maintaining the health of San Diego’s
take advantage of networking activities, events, training and environment, meeting state mandates for greenhouse gas,
scholarships. All of this has been proven to advance women supporting future smart growth opportunities, creating
into great leadership positions. While WTS provides substantial access to jobs, housing, and services. The result will be fewer
benefits to the professional lives of its members, there is still highway trips, reduced emissions, and more opportunities to
a tremendous disparity in the number of professional men as create transit oriented development. This panel explores how
compared to women at the higher ranks of the industry. Our the Project adds resiliency to the San Diego region and the
strategic vision for a more equitable future includes diversity of underlying transportation network.
transportation professionals proportionately reflecting users at Laura Ray, Deputy Program Manager, HDR
M O D E R AT O R :
all levels. Since women make up 50% of transportation users, Sharon Cooney, Chief of Staff, San Diego Metropolitan Transit
we still have a long way to go. This diverse group of association System
and transportation thought-leaders will discuss constructive Linda Culp, Principal Planner, San Diego Association of
cultural change in support of equity and access for women Governments
in transportation careers and what it will take to propel the Georgette Gómez, Councilmember, City of San Diego, Ninth
industry forward toward the better future we envision. District
Diane Woodend Jones, Chairman, Lea+Elliott and
M O D E R AT O R : Elsa Saxod, Founder, SAXOD Enterprises
WTS Chair
Henrika Buchanan, Acting Associate Administrator for Transit 9:45am-10:45am
Safety and Oversight, Federal Transit Administration FUNDING & POLICY FOR 21ST CENTURY
Nathaniel Ford, Sr., CEO, Jacksonville Transit and APTA Chair TRANSPORTATION | CONSTELLATION A
Neil Pedersen, TRB Executive Director
Mary Peters, Former USDOT Secretary Piloting the Future of
Leslie Richards, PennDOT Secretary Transportation Funding
Mileage based user fees, or road charges, have continued to
9:30am-9:45am gain momentum in acceptance and research across western
BREAK: POSTER GALLERY AND EXHIBITORS states. Significant projects are currently underway in multiple
states, some newly examining the concept, while others
9:45am-10:45am have been experimenting for over a decade. Regardless of
where states are in their road charge studies, they continue
BREAKOUT SESSION ONE to collaborate and share insight about road charge as a
RESILIENCY & SUSTAINABILITY: FROM PLANNING sustainable solution to the transportation funding problem.
TO DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND Oregon implemented a road charge program (OReGO) in
OPERATIONS | AVALON mid-2015 and continues to operate. In March 2017, California
Blue Line Trolley Into the Future concluded a nine-month road charge pilot program with
over 5,000 vehicles driving over 37 million miles. Colorado
With the Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project, a one-seat ride on concluded a four-month pilot in spring 2017. Washington is in
fast, reliable regional transit is possible from the U.S.-Mexico the planning and recruiting stages of a pilot program, which
border through downtown San Diego to University City—one will represent 2,000 drivers in early 2018. The WTS Annual
of the densest commercial and residential communities in the Conference provides a national forum and a diverse audience
region. The line will connect significant destinations including of public and private interests capable of delivering this issue
Old Town San Diego, Mission Bay Regional Park, Westfield UTC to other states and the nation. If more voices are raised,
mall, and medical and educational institutions including the VA other states could be motivated to either monitor or pursue a
Medical Center, Scripps, UCSD and USD. With a fare recovery mileage-based user fee program in their state, which could
rate of greater than 76% and more than 18.5 million riders, the change the way transportation is funded nationally.
extension builds on the existing Blue Line success, bringing
20,000 new riders into the greater regional transit network. Carrie Pourvahidi, Road Charge Program
M O D E R AT O R :
Manager, California Department of Transportation
Trip times will be competitive with the automobile with a
70-minute anticipated travel time from the border to UCSD. The Maureen Bock, Program Manager, Oregon Department of
Transportation
Project will drive the region’s economy by creating synergies
Jennifer Cohan, Secretary of Transportation, Delaware
between major employment centers and increasing access to
Department of Transportation
jobs. There are 325,000 jobs within the corridor, with a 12% job
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Angela Jacobs, Congestion Pricing Manager, Federal Highway Data), Sharon Feigon (Shared Use Mobility Center), Danielle
Administration Elkins (Civic Ideation), and Claudia Preciado (Remix). They will
Debra Perkins-Smith, Director of the Division of Transportation show attendees what it takes to start their own businesses by
Development, Colorado Department of Transportation sharing their experiences as leaders and entrepreneurs. The
organizations these women founded are different, ranging
9:45am-10:45am from tech startup to non-profit. But they share a common
A SHARED, ELECTRIC, CONNECTED, AND mission: helping the transportation industry ride the waves of
AUTONOMOUS TRANSPORTATION FUTURE change to meet the mobility needs of communities today.
CONSTELLATION B First, the speakers will briefly share their motivation for found-
Advancing Driverless Technology ing their business and the #1 challenge to getting it started.
Laura Schewel will then moderate a panel discussion, with
from Planning to Implementation each founder sharing personal stories of leadership suc-
While there is significant hype in the media regarding driver- cesses and failures. She will alternate her questions with ones
less vehicles, many cities and counties across the country from the audience, and encourage participation with a show
have espoused a business as usual approach. This panel of hands polls. Laura’s questions will cover topics such as:
will highlight some of the cities and counties that are making choosing the structure of your business, hiring the right people,
meaningful progress with proactive, forward-thinking policies, managing fast-growing teams, funding-raising approaches
testing, and operations. Most importantly, they are incorporat- and structures, achieving scalability (or choosing not to!) and
ing driverless technology into their plans and operations in a what to do when roadblocks feel impassable. To conclude, each
way that aligns with their agencies’ transportation goals and speaker will share their thoughts on the types of organizations
the rapidly shifting policy landscape. The purpose of this ses- that are missing or underrepresented in transportation today.
sion will be to skip the hype, focus on best (and real!) practices
Laura Schewel, CEO, StreetLight Data
M O D E R AT O R :
today, and share practical autonomous vehicle project and
Danielle Elkins, CEO, Civic Ideation
policy examples. Audience members will be able to walk away
with tangible and replicable lessons learned from agencies Sharon Feigon, Executive Director, Shared-Use Mobility Center
leading these efforts. Panelists include representatives from Claudia Preciado, Senior Manager of Transit Partnerships, Remix
two innovative transportation agencies and one innovative city;
Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), San Francisco 10:45am-11:15am
County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) and the City of Pitts- BREAK: POSTER GALLERY AND EXHIBITORS
burgh, as well as EasyMile, a driverless technology provider.
Sarah Catz, Director, Center for Urban
M O D E R AT O R : 11:15am-12:15pm
Infrastructure
Tilly Chang, Executive Director, San Francisco County
BREAKOUT SESSION TWO
Transportation Authority RESILIENCY & SUSTAINABILITY: FROM PLANNING
Lauren Isaac, Director of Business Initiatives, EasyMile TO DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND
Karina Ricks, Director, Pittsburgh Department of Mobility &
OPERATIONS | AVALON
Infrastructure
Linsey Willis, Director of External Affairs, Contra Costa
Road Diets: Why You’re Not Losing,
Transportation Authority Only Gaining!
Road Diets are an innovative, yet simple strategy that
9:45am-10:45am reallocates existing roadway space to improve highway safety
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: MINDFUL for all users. States and local agencies are using Road Diets to
LEADERSHIP, MENTORSHIP, AND COLLABORATION gain safety, increase livability, revitalize and advance economic
BRITANNIA/CAMBRIA development and improve equity. The most common Road
Diet converts an undivided four-lane road to a three-lane
Starting Your Own Transportation road made up of two through lanes and a two-way left-turn
Business: Lessons in lane. This reconfiguration of lanes allows the remaining
cross-section to be used for other purposes such as bicycle
Entrepreneurship lanes, pedestrian refuge islands, medians, transit uses, trails
If you dream of being your own boss, this session is a must- and parking. The presentation will focus on how Road Diets
attend. Come hear the stories of four women who founded their can be an effective tool for both local and state transportation
own transportation organizations: Laura Schewel (StreetLight agencies as they adapt to their areas’ needs with considerationSAN DIEGO 2018 9
to the road users, the businesses and property owners, and Carol Cooper, King County Metro Transit
the overall community. Lower speeds, less travel lanes, and Tessa McClellan, King County Metro Transit
the addition of multimodal features have a tremendous impact Lisa Shafer, Senior Transportation Planner, King County Metro
on the mobility and safety for both bicyclists and pedestrians. Transit
The presentation will share fact-based information and case
study examples highlighting the benefits of Road Diets and 11:15am- 12:15pm
how they can promote both sustainability and resiliency for A SHARED, ELECTRIC, CONNECTED, AND
the transportation network and the surrounding community. AUTONOMOUS TRANSPORTATION FUTURE
Presenters will share how their states, cities, and communities CONSTELLATION B
have reported positive livability benefits and economic vitality.
Rebecca Crowe, Transportation Specialist, Federal
M O D E R AT O R :
Drones: Application, Policy, Safety
Highway Administration Office of Safety While a shared, electric, connected, and autonomous transpor-
Wendy Cawley, Traffic Safety Engineer, Portland Bureau of tation future conjures up images of autonomous, land-bound
Transportation vehicles, let us not forget about the air space around us and
Marcia Scott, Policy Scientist, University of Delaware unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones. The
Morgan Beryl, Senior Transportation Planner, Tahoe Regional FAA’s vision for fully integrating UAS into the National Airspace
Planning Agency System (NAS) entails UAS operating harmoniously, side-by-
side with manned aircraft, occupying the same airspace and
11:15am-12:15pm using many of the same air traffic management systems and
FUNDING & POLICY FOR 21ST CENTURY procedures. “The Drone pilot program will accelerate the
TRANSPORTATION | CONSTELLATION A safe integration of drones into our airspace by creating new
Access, Innovation, and Mobility: partnerships between local governments, the FAA, and private
drone operators,” said Secretary Chao. ”These partnerships
Defining the Curve through a will allow local communities to experiment with new technolo-
Changing Landscape gies like package delivery, emergency drone inspections, and
more, on terms that work for them and in ways that support a
As the fourth fastest growing county in the nation, King County unified and safe airspace.” Drones are used for aerial photog-
needs innovative mobility services to keep people moving raphy, inspections, gathering essential information for disaster
and ensure equitable access to mobility. King County Metro management, extending WIFI connectivity from sky to ground,
Transit must keep up with the changing technology landscape search and rescue missions, as well as shipping. This panel
and meet more people’s needs to stay relevant in the future, explores the application of drone technology and the interplay
when mobility looks different than today. This presentation will between application, policy, and safety.
illustrate Metro’s groundbreaking efforts to develop and fund
creative transportation solutions that address the impact of Felicia Boyd, Program Manager, Federal Aviation
M O D E R AT O R :
Administration
fares on system access, consider equity as mobility changes,
and respond proactively to evolving demands for service. Metro Sherdellah Anunciado, Chief Marketing Officer, Action Drone, Inc.
leads the nation in responding to income inequality through Dr. Raquel Girvin, Executive Policy Advisor, Federal Aviation
Administration
ORCA LIFT, a reduced-fare program for low-income individuals
Dr. Kristen Griffin, Autonomous Systems Director, Global Strategy
in partnership with Public Health, and Metro’s provision of
& Mission Solutions, Northrop Grumman
discounted transit tickets to human service agencies for their
homeless and no-income clients. As Metro reviews the impacts
of existing fares on underserved riders, we are developing 11:15am- 12:15pm
evidence-based solutions to increase their mobility, including PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: MINDFUL
strategic partnerships to fund those solutions. We will also LEADERSHIP, MENTORSHIP, AND COLLABORATION
highlight Metro’s innovative approach to shared mobility and BRITANNIA/CAMBRIA
service, including lessons from Community Connections, which
utilizes government and community partnerships to develop
Alliance Contracting: The Art of
inventive and cost-efficient transportation solutions in areas Working Collaboratively
that cannot support fixed-route bus service. We will discuss Most would agree that working collaboratively on just about
several innovative pilot programs, representing a range of anything results in a better end result and increased satisfac-
public-private approaches. tion from all parties, not to mention an increased likelihood of
Kim Becklund, Strategic Partnerships Advisor,
M O D E R AT O R :
King County Metro Transit continued10 W TS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE PROGRAM: THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 continued
innovation and outstanding performance. Alliance contracting a wide range of publications including Forbes, Harvard Business
is centered around collaborative working and has been used Review, New York Times, Bustle, Fatherly, Refinery29 and Inc.
for successfully delivering complex transportation projects in
Australia, New Zealand, and other places around the globe but SPONSORED BY:
not, to date, in the U.S. This panel will take a high-level look at
alliance contracting and try to get a better understanding of
how it could be adopted stateside. The basic definition of alli- 2:00pm-2:15pm
ance contracting will be discussed and compared to the other BREAK: POSTER GALLERY AND EXHIBITORS
alternative delivery contracting methods used in the U.S., such
as P3 and DB. This will provide the audience with the back- 2:00pm-3:00pm
ground to understand alliance contracting as the remainder of ADVISORY BOARD MEETING (CLOSED)
the session unfolds. The general principles of how an alliance
team is created and how the team works together to achieve
the client’s objectives will be described including decision- 2:15pm-3:15pm
making and how team culture is established and sustained BREAKOUT SESSION THREE
over multi-year, highly complex projects. The panel will discuss RESILIENCY & SUSTAINABILITY: FROM PLANNING
organizational structure and responsibilities of key team TO DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND
positions in an alliance contract and how the structure drives OPERATIONS | AVALON
collaboration amongst the participants. Examples of projects
delivered through an alliance contract will be examined. The Only Acceptable Goal: How
Kimberly Daily, Senior Program Manager, Jacobs
M O D E R AT O R : Cities are Rethinking Transportation
Engineering Group, Inc.
Kim Hardy, Principal Planner, GHD
Systems through Vision Zero
Nationally, traffic fatalities are on the rise, especially among the
Valorie Hargett, Business Development, Jacobs Engineering
Group, Inc. most vulnerable street users—pedestrians, bicyclists, motor-
Juliet Woodward, Major Bids Director, Jacobs Engineering Group, cyclists, low-income neighborhoods, and people of color. Vision
Inc. Zero is an international movement to address this reality, view-
ing crashes as a preventable public health crisis. Over 20 U.S.
cities have committed to Vision Zero and to eliminating traffic
12:15pm-2:00pm deaths. Vision Zero is a data-driven, transparent, and multi-
LUNCH AND GENERAL SESSION—KEYNOTE SPEAKER agency approach that recognizes human imperfections. While
COMMODORE BALLROOM mistakes will happen on our streets, they should not result in
Lauren Leader-Chivee death. This session will examine three Vision Zero case studies.
Author and Thought Leader on In Seattle, the City has taken bold actions such as lowering
arterial speed limits, redesigning major streets for pedestrian
Diversity and Women’s Issues safety, and delivering a comprehensive messaging campaign.
Founder and CEO of All In Together, a non- The Denver Vision Zero Action Plan included extensive data
partisan, nonprofit campaign dedicated to analysis and an inclusive public process that resulted in 60 clear
engaging American women in politics and actions, and has already informed citywide spot improvements.
civic action. Lauren is listed as a Fortune’s In Oakland, the newly formed Department of Transportation is
50 Most Influential Women on Twitter undertaking a Vision Zero Action Plan with a strong focus on
and is a 2018 Presidential Leadership Scholar. In 2017, Lauren equity outcomes. As experienced transportation engineers and
garnered national attention when she partnered with Gretchen planners that crafted these plans, the speakers will give an
Carlson to launch the Gretchen Carlson Leadership Initiative overview of Vision Zero, and share details on the Action Plan
bringing political education to survivors of violence, assault and process, key initiatives, and their results to date.
harassment. The program, which reaches women in nine cities
MODERATOR: Cynthia Carleo, Vice President, HDR
across the country, has been a model for change and empower-
ment. Lauren is a regular commentator on MSNBC, HLN, Fox Kathleen Ferrier, Policy & Communications Director, Vision Zero
News and other outlets including CBS and Bloomberg TV. She Network
is a regular guest commentator on SiriusXM Morning Briefing Jessica Juriga Fields, P.E., Denver Regional Office Director, Toole
Design Group
with Tim Farley. She has been featured in Marie Claire, Cosmo,
Amalia Leighton, Seattle Regional Office Director, Toole Design
and Bustle. Her writing and thought leadership has appeared in
GroupSAN DIEGO 2018 11
2:15pm-3:15pm Dana Hook, Vice President, CDM Smith
M O D E R AT O R :
FUNDING & POLICY FOR 21ST CENTURY Iris Starr, Strategic Advisor to the Director of Transportation, City
TRANSPORTATION | COMMODORE BALLROOM A of Oakland
Karen Kitsis, South Corridor Development Director, Sound Transit
Transportation Programs, Policies, Kim Kawada, Interim Executive Director, San Diego Association of
and Funding for the Future Governments
How will transportation agencies adapt in the future to account
for technology, demographic, zero-emission, and other trends? 2:15pm-3:15pm
These transportation leaders from across California lead a A SHARED, ELECTRIC, CONNECTED, AND
diverse group of state and county transportation agencies that AUTONOMOUS TRANSPORTATION FUTURE
are responsible for programming billions of dollars each year CONSTELLATION B
in infrastructure grants and projects, transportation planning,
operating transit systems, as well as providing other critical
Mobility Hubs as Key Transition
mobility services. These leaders are creatively thinking about Points to a Driverless Future
their transportation needs for the future and this panel will This breakout session will focus on Mobility Hubs and first/last
explore how their agencies are planning to deliver projects mile work done in Toronto, San Diego, and Los Angeles. These
and offer services that utilize new technologies to account for hubs showcase planning and design behind developing mobility
future trends. hubs, specific use in these areas, and how the benefits of a
Andrew Dohrmann, Director of Government
M O D E R AT O R : mobility hub network within a city contribute to the community’s
Relations, T.Y. Lin International quality of life. The panel will address issues encountered,
Therese McMillian, Former Acting FTA Administrator and Current lessons learned and suggestions for policy and implementation.
Chief Planning Officer, LA Metro Mobility hubs provide an integrated suite of transportation
Susan Bransen, Executive Director, California Transportation services (such as rideshare) that support amenities and
Commission urban design enhancements to make transit easier and more
Tilly Chang, Executive Director, San Francisco County convenient to use, specifically where there is a concentration
Transportation Authority of employment, housing, shopping and/or recreation. Mobility
Tess Lengyel, Deputy Executive Director, Alameda County hubs play a key role in transitioning to a driverless future as key
Transportation Commission places where multiple modes meet and where pilots and deploy-
ments will continue to occur. Shared rides may drop off or pick
2:15pm-3:15pm up at Mobility Hubs, making them good spots for implementing
FUNDING & POLICY FOR 21ST CENTURY electric charging infrastructure for all types of vehicles.
TRANSPORTATION 2 | CONSTELLATION A Dr. Regina Clewlow, CEO & Founder, Populus
M O D E R AT O R :
Preparing for Funding— Robin Aksu, Mobility Hubs Project Manager, Los Angeles
Department of Transportation
the Ups and Downs Lauren Grabowski, Principal Transportation Planner, LA Metro
Agencies in regions with the ability to have voter approved trans- Trevor McIntyre, Regional Director of International Operations, IBI
portation initiatives are often faced with preparation for rapid Group
expansion, or plan for operating with minimal new projects. This Antoinette Meier, Principal Regional Planner, San Diego
panel brings together women leaders from around the country Association of Governments
to share their experiences regarding how they and their agencies
were preparing for and reacted to the potential for new money in 2:15pm-3:15pm
a region. Iris Starr, Strategic Advisor to the Director of Transpor- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: MINDFUL
tation in Oakland, California, will speak on the City’s approach in LEADERSHIP, MENTORSHIP, AND COLLABORATION
using the principles of equity to prioritize capital expenditures in BRITANNIA/CAMBRIA
a recently approved $350m Transportation Bond. Kim Kawada,
Interim Executive Director, from the local SANDAG MPO, will Culture Change: Creating a Diverse,
provide a perspective on the disappointing outcome of Measure Cross-Generational Workplace in
A and how that impacts how SANDAG is managing the existing
sales tax measure (TransNet). From the Pacific Northwest, the Era of the Millennials
Karen Kitsis, South Corridor Development Director for Sound Millennials make up 38% of the American workforce, and will
Transit, will speak on how ballot measures can affect policy and grow to 75% by 2025. A generation known for demanding
drive future opportunities and direction. continued12 W TS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE PROGRAM: THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 continued
greater work-life balance in a more relaxed work setting, Resilience and Recovery Office, the Port Authority of New York
and ditching the car for public transit, bikes, and ride sharing, & New Jersey, and lessons from New Orleans, participants will
millennials are setting their own course. How can leaders have a chance to take part in a moderated working session
today create a workplace culture that meets their needs as to discuss real-life challenges selected from submissions
well as the needs of the organization? How can we foster an made by the audience. The participants will be assigned to a
environment that values and celebrates the contributions of group and a presenter/facilitator to discuss each challenge.
millennials, but also those of baby boomers and Gen Xers? Through this process, participants not only learn insights
Panelists will discuss some of the formal and informal from the presenters, but also join in thinking strategically
programs and policies to address these challenges, including about organizational response to integrating resilience. The
professional development opportunities, listening sessions collaborative nature of the session allows participants to build
and town halls, benefits packages and flexible work hours, connections so they can continue the discussion long after the
commuting options, social events, dress code and more—we session is over.
will get into it! Panelists will also share their personal Julie Chang, Principal and General Manager, Sam
M O D E R AT O R :
experiences (as a millennial or dealing with them!) in finding Schwartz Engineering
common ground across generations. Elsie Poisson-Vitet, Senior Program Manager—Storm Mitigation
Mindy L. Zasloff, Owner/Principal Consultant,
M O D E R AT O R : and Resilience Office, Port Authority New York & New Jersey
People Skills Are an Art Keely Thibodeaux, Founder and Principal, Landmark Consulting, LLC
Flora Castillo, President, Pivot Strategies, LLC Molly Urbina, President & CEO, Urbina Strategies
Brandi Childress, Media & Public Affairs Manager, Santa Clara Rebecca Zack, Assistant Commissioner, NYCDOT
Valley Transportation Authority Intergovernmental Affairs
Emily Gallo, Chief of Staff, New York City Department of
Transportation 3:45pm-4:45pm
Portia Henry, Project Manager, Port Authority of NY & NJ FUNDING & POLICY FOR 21ST CENTURY
Susan Martinovich, Global Highways Solutions Leader, Jacobs TRANSPORTATION | CONSTELLATION A
3:00pm-4:00pm
The Tension Mounts: Creating
CORPORATE PARTNER MEETING (CLOSED) and Financing Transit-Oriented
Neighborhoods
3:15pm-3:45pm In today’s reality of limited funding resources, growing tensions
BREAK: POSTER GALLERY AND EXHIBITORS exist in considerations of new transit infrastructure and
transit-supportive land uses. How do we move beyond these
3:45pm-4:45pm tensions to create innovative public private platforms that
create benefits greater than their parts?
BREAKOUT SESSION FOUR • Constrained funding landscape and resulting funding
RESILIENCY & SUSTAINABILITY: FROM PLANNING tension among competing public benefits
TO DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND
OPERATIONS | AVALON • Shifting focus from individual sites to TOD Districts
• Financing transit, housing, and infrastructure
The Route to Resilience: Lessons • Successful Public-Private Partnerships
from Integrating Resilience into This session takes the broader view of the needs and
components of a Transit-Oriented Development; and how a
Transportation Assets community can get the most value out of a TOD by ensuring
Transportation networks and the organizations that run them that all the key elements get financed. Creating good TOD
are being asked to manage the complexities of a changing means connecting people and places with healthy communities
climate while being prepared to rebuild with a goal of that provide good transit, affordable housing, and supporting
sustainability in the event of a disaster. Participants will be neighborhood infrastructure. How can we get these financed
asked to bring their real-life challenges for a tightly moderated, and built as part of the overall development around transit?
collaborative session—leaving with inspiration and ideas Judith Taylor, Partner, HR&A Advisors
M O D E R AT O R :
to take home. The session moderators hail from across the
Nadine Fogarty, Principal and Vice President, Strategic Economics
country bringing lessons from the Colorado floods in 2013,
Jenna Hornstock, Executive Officer, Transit Oriented Communities,
Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and Superstorm Sandy in
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
New York. After case studies on actions taken by the Colorado
Jodie Misiak, Strategic Initiatives Manager, WSPSAN DIEGO 2018 13
3:45pm-4:45pm can women take the next step to break the glass ceiling into
A SHARED, ELECTRIC, CONNECTED, AND executive leadership?
AUTONOMOUS TRANSPORTATION FUTURE This panel will be a facilitated discussion in a Q&A and
CONSTELLATION B interview format between mid-career professionals and
Rideshare 2.0: The Future of senior executives from the public, private, and women-
owned business sectors. The session will begin with a brief
Transportation presentation on the context of women in transportation,
The freeway system throughout California is nearly built out including representation across disciplines and in leadership,
to capacity, resulting in regional congestion and limiting the and how this relates to transportation project outcomes. Next,
commuter’s ability to travel effectively in a single occupant mid-career panelists will interview senior executives on their
vehicle. The transit service is slowed down by local and experiences in the transportation field, what they have done
regional traffic congestion. Also, consumers now expect to advance, and advice they have for entry and mid-career
faster, more convenient transportation options that mirror professionals. Senior executives will provide their perspectives
the convenience provided by on demand service such as Uber from working at the highest levels of government, corporate
and Lyft. Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), America, and our profession.
the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the San
Participants will leave the session armed with practical tools
Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and Contra Costa
to push gender equity in transportation forward in their work
Transportation Authority (CCTA) have recently developed
today, as well as inspiration on how to break the glass ceiling
partnerships with entities such Waze Carpool and SCOOP to
tomorrow.
encourage the use of these programs which connect drivers
and riders and reduce the single occupant vehicles on the Veronica Siranosian, AICP, LEED GA, Senior
M O D E R AT O R :
road. The goal is to virtually widen the freeways by using the Project Manager, AECOM Ventures Group
capacity that exists in our cars today, more efficiently. As we Carolyn Flowers, National Transit Practice Lead, AECOM
move toward a future of autonomous vehicles, ridesharing Meghna Khanna, Senior Manager, LA Metro
may be one way that we are able to maximize our existing Lisa Padilla, AIA, LEED AP, Principal Architect, Cityworks Design
infrastructure and avoid a future of congestion. Jonaura Wisdom, Director of EEO & Civil Rights, LA Metro
Lloyd Sullivan, Department Manager, Offices
M O D E R AT O R :
of Innovation and Project Management, Orange County 5:00pm-7:00pm
Transportation Authority MIX & MINGLE | COMMODORE BALLROOM FOYER
Kate Balingit, Head of Enterprise Strategy-Carpool, Waze Join us for a cash bar while checking out our Poster Gallery,
Peter Engel, Director of Programs, Contra Costa Transportation visiting with exhibitors and buying raffle tickets. Poster Gallery
Authority participants will be next to their posters to answer questions
Deborah Jones, Project Manager, San Diego Association of about their unique transportation experience, project, or
Governments research.
Barbara Laurenson, Project Manager, Metropolitan Transportation
Commission SPONSORED BY:
3:45pm-4:45pm
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: MINDFUL 6:00pm-7:00pm
LEADERSHIP, MENTORSHIP, AND COLLABORATION VIP RECEPTION (Invitation Only) | AVALON
BRITANNIA/CAMBRIA
Pushing the Glass, Breaking the 7:00pm-10:00pm
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET | COMMODORE
Ceiling: Mid-Career and Executive BALLROOM
Leaders’ Perspectives on Women in The Annual Awards program is the highlight of the WTS Annual
Transportation Conference, including presentations of the 2018 recognition
award recipients and scholarship winners.
While women make up much of transit ridership, and take
on more trips associated with “mobility of care,” they are SPONSORED BY:
underrepresented in most transportation agencies, firms, and
academic institutions, especially at the senior leadership level.
What does it take to become a mid-career leader, and how14 W TS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE PROGRAM: FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 continued
|| FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 Kristin Decas, CEO/Port Director, the Port of Hueneme, California
Amy Gonzalez, General Counsel, San Diego International Airport
Leanne P. Redden, Executive Director Regional Transportation
7:30am-12:00pm Authority (RTA) Chicago
REGISTRATION OPEN | LOEWS ATRIUM Aura Moore, Deputy Executive Director/Chief Information Officer,
Los Angeles World Airports
7:30am-8:30am Mary Peters, Former United States Secretary of Transportation,
BREAKFAST | COMMODORE BALLROOM U.S. Department of Transportation
7:30am-3:00pm 10:00am-10:45am
POSTER GALLERY | UPSTAIRS PROMENADE CHAPTER CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Peruse project posters highlighting their unique transportation
RECOGNITION CEREMONY | COMMODORE BALLROOM
experience or research. Join us for a celebration to honor the
outstanding WTS chapters and recognize
their achievements in earning gold, silver, and
7:30am-3:00pm bronze levels as well as the presentation of the
EXHIBITORS | COMMODORE FOYER prestigious annual WTS chapter awards. WTS
Stop by and visit with our conference sponsors and exhibitors. chapters have accomplished much this year and this event
promises to be one you won’t want to miss!
8:00am-9:00am
WTS BUSINESS MEETING /INDUCTION OF NEW BOARD 10:45am-11:00am
MEMBERS | COMMODORE BALLROOM BREAK: POSTER GALLERY AND EXHIBITORS
WTS International Annual Meeting. Open to all members.
11:00am-12:00pm
9:00am-10:00am BREAKOUT SESSION FIVE
GENERAL SESSION, KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION RESILIENCY & SUSTAINABILITY: FROM PLANNING
COMMODORE BALLROOM TO DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND
Changing Lanes OPERATIONS | AVALON
The United States transportation system is ever evolving and Transforming California—A 21st
no single agency or person alone has shaped what it looks Century Future of Resilience and
like today, or what it will be in the future. Many forces, leaders,
and teams have and will guide, manage, and react to change, Sustainability from the California
affecting this region’s transportation network, and beyond. This High-Speed Rail Authority
panel of powerful women leaders in transportation will share California is the sixth largest economy in the world and has
what inspires them, and reflect on the challenges and opportu- been a pioneer state developing and adopting new tools,
nities they have encountered while rising to the top. practices, standards and guidelines as we respond to the
This panel will share their insights and personal experiences in changing transportation needs and develop a resilient and
a fun non-traditional format that will hopefully result in many sustainable infrastructure. Come join a panel of California
conversations throughout the day and beyond. High-Speed Rail experts and the diverse stakeholders who
Orla Pease, Vice President, Transportation,
M O D E R AT O R S : are collaborating to develop innovative and sustainable
Northeast Region AECOM, (WTS Philadelphia) infrastructure solutions as we plan, design, construct, maintain
Laurie Matkowski, Director of Connected and Automated and operate the nation’s first High-Speed Rail statewide system
Vehicle Services, Gannet Fleming (WTS Philadelphia) that connects and transforms all California transportation
PA N E L I S T S : networks. Whether it is developing new standards for seismic
Denise M. Berger, FAIA, Chief of Operations, Port Authority of New safety (Engineering), or developing and planning for a more
York & New Jersey sustainable system (Planning), or constructing and maintaining
Suzanne Boda, Senior Vice President, Los Angele s, American a resilient system with diverse stakeholders to support millions
Airlines of visitors and residents each year, there are many effective
Jennifer Cohan, Secretary of Transportation, Delaware ways that California High-Speed Rail Authority is collaborating
Department of Transportation with statewide and regional partners and communities whoSAN DIEGO 2018 15
are striving to create a more resilient and sustainable future. 11:00am-12:00pm
Michelle Boehm, Southern California Regional
M O D E R AT O R : A SHARED, ELECTRIC, CONNECTED, AND
Director, California High Speed Rail Authority AUTONOMOUS TRANSPORTATION FUTURE
Laurie Berman, Director, Caltrans CONSTELLATION B
Meg Cederoth, Sustainability Director, California High-Speed Rail
Authority
The Autonomous Revolution:
Scott Jarvis, Chief Engineer, California High-Speed Rail Authority Lessons Learned
DJ Mitchell, Assistant Vice-President of Passenger Operations, The transportation industry is on the verge of rapidly
BNSF Railway changing. Transit agencies around the world are looking at
autonomous technology as an environmentally friendly and
11:00am-12:00pm cost-effective alternative. With passenger profiles evolving,
FUNDING & POLICY FOR 21ST CENTURY future ridership will significantly change as millennials become
TRANSPORTATION | CONSTELLATION A further disinterested in auto ownership. Keolis and global tech
leader NAVYA have partnered up to respond to this rapidly
Toll Relief: Reinventing Equity increasing challenge. With NAVYAs proprietary advanced
for Mobility perception navigation and geo-localization techniques, we
Equity for those most in need within transportation has always have successfully launched the first autonomous shuttle on
been a challenge. But addressing this issue with tolls is even a public roadway in the U.S. In collaboration with the City of
more so. With more tolling projects planned, the Virginia Las Vegas and the Regional Transportation Commission of
Department of Transportation made a commitment to ensure Southern Nevada, Keolis operated a test pilot in January of
that the public is aware of the role tolling plays in delivering 2017. In addition, a follow up pilot was launched on November
transportation funding for much needed improvements 8, 2017. Our presentation will cover lessons learned relative
while simultaneously ensuring equity to those in lower to technology, State and Federal regulations, safety, and
socioeconomic households. In addition to implementing an thought provocation from varying perspectives on the world of
aggressive outreach program designed to educate the public autonomous mobility.
around the needs and benefits of tolling projects, VDOT Maurice Bell, Vice President of Mobility Solutions,
M O D E R AT O R :
decided to assist citizens who are most financially impacted Keolis Transit America
by tolls. In October 2016, this commitment was set in motion Susan Herlick, General Counsel, Keolis Transit America
as Governor McAuliffe & Deputy Secretary Grindly Johnson M.J. Maynard, Deputy General Manager, Regional Transportation
announced that Norfolk/Portsmouth residents would receive Commission of Southern Nevada
help paying tolls on the Elizabeth River Tunnels (ERT) through Joanna Wadsworth, P.E., Program Manager, Transportation
a new Toll Relief program. Toll Relief, the first program of its Engineering Division, City of Las Vegas
kind in the nation, was devised to provide meaningful financial Francis Julien, General Manager, Keolis Transit America
relief to qualified residents who travel the ERTs. The operators
of the ERTs agreed to pay $5.5M over 10 years to help offset 11:00am-12:00pm
the cost of tolls on those users most financially stressed. The PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: MINDFUL
agreement is part of a broader deal to reduce the financial LEADERSHIP, MENTORSHIP, AND COLLABORATION
impact of major construction improvements on motorists in BRITANNIA/CAMBRIA
Hampton Roads. This program in its first year served more
than 2,000 residents in the impacted area and provided almost
Empowering Young Professionals
$500,000 in financial relief. Now that spells success! and Urban Solutions through Design
Lisa Thompson, Vice President & National
M O D E R AT O R :
Director of Client Development, HNTB Corporation
Competitions
This session will focus the conversation around the trend in
David Caudill, Tolling Operations Division Administrator, Virginia
startup/design competitions and how they can empower young
Department of Transportation
(and female) professionals to promote innovative new ideas to
Grindly Johnson, Deputy Secretary of Administration,
Commonwealth of Virginia a broader audience they may otherwise not have access to and
Shannon Marshall, Communications Director, Virginia Department
spurring much-needed solutions to urban needs. Young female
of Transportation innovators will share their stories from New York, Detroit, and
San Diego on ideating, conceptualizing, and bringing to fruition
their ideas for a better urban environment with their teams and
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