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Columbus, OH 43215
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Vue Columbus*
95 Liberty Street
Columbus, OH 43215
*Shuttle Buses will be running from the Westin Columbus to the Vue starting at 7:45am
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With the future of mobility being shaped and reshaped at an ever-increasing speed, the time is now for the TDM industry to gather and discuss how communities, service providers and other stakeholders can achieve the transportation system of tomorrow that we desire; increasing mobility and improving our quality of life. ACT is taking on this challenge by hosting the Emerging Mobility Summit that will bring together over 100 subject matter experts, community leaders, entrepreneurs, academics, and thought leaders focused on the future of transportation and mobility all in one room for facilitated conversations to identify paths forward, opportunities for research, and what might be in store for the future of TDM.
This hands on two-day event will dive into the challenges and opportunities we face right now and will feature small facilitated discussion groups designed for you to ask new questions and help provide solutions on a range of challenges and opportunities. The event will conclude with a tour of the Ohio State University and the Transportation Research Center, the nation's largest vehicle testing facility.
Who will be attending?
AGENDA
Location*:
*Shuttle Buses will be running from the Westin Columbus to the Vue starting at 7:45am
8:00 - 8:45am: Breakfast
8:45am: Welcome Addresses
9:05am – 12:15pm: Plenary Sessions
The Local Story: will feature presentation and discussion on the implementation of Smart Columbus program
NEW - Rise of Microtransit and its Opportunity to Expand Commuting Options
Microtransit is on the rise and has been talked of as the next big advancement for public transportation, merging the efficiency and flexibility of the private sector with the presence and needs of the public, increasing mobility options, and enhancing the user experience. This panel will discuss the needs and challenges within a city that may be addressed through the use of microtransit, what role microtransit can play within an existing transit agency’s service model to improve commuting options, and how providers can work with communities to smoothly integrate their services for the benefit of all.
Moderator:
Eleanor Joseph, Director of Business Development, Via
Marc Klein, Director of Microtransit Government Partnerships, Chariot
Ilya Rekhter, CEO, DoubleMap
Steve Vozar, CTO and Co-Founder, May Mobility
Public Transit in an Autonomous Future
With each new innovation in transportation, the line between traditional public transit and the future of mobility gets thinner and thinner. What will the impacts of large scale autonomous vehicle adoption mean for public transit systems across the country? How can the two work together to increase mobility options while preserving the important aspects of access and equity? This panel will bring together leaders of public transit and autonomous vehicle companies to discuss how we achieve a win-win future for commuters and our communities.
12:15 – 1:15pm: Networking Lunch
1:15 – 4:00pm: Facilitated Discussion Groups:
In the afternoon, we will host 10-12 simultaneous discussion groups, facilitated by subject matter experts or project managers with the intent to identify solutions to challenges or new insights on issues related to the advancement of smart cities and future mobility, and its interconnection with transportation demand management. Each session would have 10-12 people participating in the conversation for roughly 40-45 minutes. This would be repeated three times during the afternoon so that new groups are formed and new insights/ideas are shared. Each session will include a note taker that would gather major themes and ideas being discussed to be shared later with the entire group and compiled by ACT after the event as a resource document.
Potential and Confirmed Topics Include:
4:00 – 4:30pm: Recap of Discussion Groups
5:00 – 6:00pm: Networking Reception - TBA
8:00am
8:30 - 9:00: Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15: Welcome Address
9:15 – 10:30: Plenary Session
Transportation Innovations - From Campuses into our Communities: This session will feature presentations and discussion on research initiatives taking place on leading campuses around the country and how we as an industry can collaborate to advance new solutions to mobility challenges within our communities.
10:45 – 2:00 Tour of the Transportation Research Center (optional)
What does it take to be the largest independent vehicle testing facility and proving grounds in the U.S.? Hardworking industry experts; a well-developed infrastructure with an extensive variety of road surfaces; on-site development of leading-edge and emerging technologies; 30-plus years of engineering expertise and industry knowledge; a long-time partnership with a major research university; strong global connections and an eye constantly focused on the client’s needs. It also takes a secure location – operating 24/7 – with approximately 4,500 acres of road courses, wooded trails, a 7.5-mile (12.1 km) High-speed Oval Test Track, 50-acre (20-hectare) Vehicle Dynamics Area, or “black lake,” and the right mix of testing areas and facilities to make the Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC) in East Liberty, Ohio, the best place to test and validate nearly any vehicle imaginable, any time of year.
During our tour, we will be viewing and driving on TRC’s numerous outdoor facilities. Including our skid pad, 50 acre vehicle dynamics area, durability areas and 7.5 mile track. The hour long tour will also cover the unique indoor laboratories and TRC’s SMARTCenter.