INFOGRAPHIC Regional leaders from Southern California highlight collaboration to improve transportation ANAHEIM, Calif. — National infrastructure experts joined forces today at the Mobility 21 Summit to seek strategies to develop regionally connected transportation solutions, reduce time spent in traffic and increase options for Southern California’s traveling public. More than 1,000 transportation, business and elected leaders convened at the Disneyland Hotel for the 13th annual Mobility 21 Southern California Transportation Summit. The annual conference, which is the largest one-day transportation event in the state, focuses on bringing together leaders from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to address the challenges and opportunities facing Southern California’s transportation infrastructure. “The strength of Mobility 21 is in the organization’s regional coordination between all seven counties in Southern California,” said Paul Granillo, President & CEO of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership and Chairman of Mobility 21. “Our collaboration with public and [...]

Over 1000 Will Convene for Mobility 21 Transportation Summit to Address Regional Transportation Options, Reduce Traffic Congestion and  Improve Mobility in Southern California FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 29, 2014 FOR MORE INFORMATION  Kristin Slocum, Communications Manager kslocum@mobility21.com, 949.375.4523 WHAT: Over 1000 transportation experts and professionals will come together at the Mobility 21 Summit to seek strategies to develop regionally connected transportation solutions to reduce time spent in traffic and increase options for the traveling public. Leaders will call on legislators to implement reforms and innovations to make much-needed improvements to Southern California’s transportation infrastructure. WHEN: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5 WHERE: Disneyland Hotel, 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802 WHO:  Elected officials speaking at the Mobility 21 Summit include: Hon. Eric Garcetti, Mayor, City of Los Angeles and Chair, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Hon. Lou Correa, Senator, California State Senate Hon. [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2014 FOR MORE INFORMATION Kristin Slocum, Communications Manager kslocum@mobility21.com or 949.288.6884 IRVINE, Calif. — Jenny Larios will join Mobility 21, Southern California’s transportation advocacy coalition, as Executive Director beginning April 28, 2014. She will be supporting the twelve-member, public agency and private sector board of directors in leading the organization to advance Mobility 21’s mission to promote regional transportation solutions, improve mobility throughout the region and bring increased transportation funding to Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties. Larios brings 16 years of experience with focused expertise in the transportation industry. She has demonstrated business development, marketing, government affairs and communications experience having worked with leading architectural and engineering firms including Fluor, RBF Consulting and HDR. “The Mobility 21 Board of Directors is pleased to have Jenny Larios leading our coalition,” said Paul Granillo, Chairman of [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kristin Slocum, Communications Manager 949.375.4523, kslocum@mobility21.com Today’s event brings leaders together to keep Southern California moving amidst mounting infrastructure deficit. LOS ANGELES, Calif. — More than 1,000 business, transportation and elected leaders converged on the JW Marriott at L.A. Live for the 12th annual Mobility 21 Southern California Transportation Summit. The annual conference, which is the largest one-day transportation event in the state, focused on bringing leaders from a broad spectrum of backgrounds together to address the challenges and opportunities facing Southern California’s infrastructure. Southern California continues to face significant traffic congestion and mobility challenges. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) projects a regional infrastructure deficit of $200 billion through 2035. According to SCAG, nearly 74 percent of the funding for Southern California’s transportation projects is raised locally, predominantly through sales tax measures. "Safer streets [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 28, 2013 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Kristin Slocum, Communications Manager kslocum@mobility21.com, 949-375-4523 WHAT: More than 1,000 business, transportation and elected leaders will come together at the JW Marriott at L.A. Live for the 12th annual Mobility 21 Southern California Transportation Summit. The annual conference, which is the largest one-day transportation event in the state, will focus on bringing leaders from a broad spectrum of backgrounds together to address the challenges and opportunities facing Southern California’s infrastructure. WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29 WHERE: JW Marriott at L.A. Live, 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 WHO:            Hon. Gavin Newsom, Lieutenant Governor, State of California Hon. Bonnie Lowenthal, Chair, California State Assembly Committee on Transportation Hon. Eric Linder, Vice Chair, California State Assembly Committee on Transportation Brian P. Kelly, Secretary, California State Transportation Agency Elected representatives from Imperial, Los Angeles, [...]

Mobility 21, Southern California’s transportation advocacy coalition, touts inclusion of regional transportation leaders chosen to serve on committee aimed at improving national freight network. IRVINE, Calif. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the members of the National Freight Advisory Committee, including several Southern California leaders. Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal, Port of Hueneme Executive Director Kristin Decas, California Transportation Commissioner Fran Inman and University of Southern California (USC) Professor Genevieve Giuliano, Ph.D. were appointed to serve on this important committee which will provide recommendations to the Secretary on improving the national freight transportation system. "On behalf of Mobility 21, congratulations to Southern California's outstanding representatives chosen to serve on the National Freight Advisory Committee," said Anne Mayer, Mobility 21 Chairwoman and Executive Director of the Riverside County Transportation Commission. "Mobility 21 Advisory Board Members Kristin Decas and Fran Inman, together with Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal and Genevieve Giuliano [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                         March 5, 2013 CONTACT Kristin Slocum, Communications Manager 949.375.4523   Southern California’s Mobility 21 Urges Congress to Invest in America’s Trade Gateway  Mobility 21 will fight for federal transportation funding and innovative tools to leverage local investment IRVINE, Calif. – During an advocacy trip to Washington, D.C. this week, Southern California’s leading transportation and business stakeholders from Mobility 21 will join together to advocate for increased federal funding for transportation and innovative tools to maximize local investment in infrastructure. Federal funding to improve and maintain Southern California’s aging goods movement infrastructure will take top billing during Mobility 21’s advocacy trip. More than 43 percent of the nation’s containerized imports enter the Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles, Hueneme and San Diego — creating jobs, income and tax revenue in all 50 [...]