FOR MORE INFORMATION Kristin Slocum, Director of Operations and Communications kslocum@mobility21.com 0r 949.375.4523 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 Regional leaders from Southern California highlight transportation ballot measures to increase transportation options and improve transportation ANAHEIM, Calif. — National infrastructure experts joined forces today at the Mobility 21 Summit to highlight transportation ballot measures and seek strategies to develop regionally connected transportation solutions, ease traffic congestion and increase options for Southern California’s traveling public. More than 1,200 transportation, business and elected leaders convened at the Disneyland Hotel for the 15th 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. “Mobility 21’s strength is in the organization’s regional coordination and unified front on [...]

FOR MORE INFORMATION Kristin Slocum kslocum@mobility21.com or 949.375.4523 More Than 1,000 Convene for Mobility 21 Summit to Define Transportation’s Role in a More Competitive California Regional leaders from Southern California highlight collaboration to improve transportation ANAHEIM, Calif. — Infrastructure experts joined forces today to seek strategies for a more competitive California by reducing congestion, improving safety and planning for our future. More than 1,000 transportation, business and elected leaders convened at the Disneyland Hotel for the 14th annual Mobility 21 Southern California Transportation Summit, which is the largest one-day transportation event in the state. “Investing in better public transit, roads, and other travel options is the safest and most efficient way to relieve traffic in our growing region, which has the most congested roadways in the nation,” said Art Leahy, CEO of Metrolink and Chair of Mobility 21. “The economic advantages to increased mobility are clear. [...]

FOR MORE INFORMATION Kristin Slocum kslocum@mobility21.com or 949.375.4523 Experts Unveil California’s Transportation Tomorrowland WHAT: During its annual Southern California Transportation Summit, Mobility 21 will unveil “California’s Transportation Tomorrowland” — a vehicle display featuring modern technology in today’s transportation world and highlighting the future of mobility innovations that will make California more competitive. Brief remarks will be followed by a photo opportunity with the vehicles on display as well as media availability. WHEN: Friday, Aug. 28 Brief remarks 10:20 a.m. Photo opportunity and media availability 10:40-11:20 a.m. WHERE: Disneyland Hotel, 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802 Parking lot marked with a star on map: http://bit.ly/1Mi57nF Hosted self-parking for media at the hotel WHO:            Mobility 21 Board of Directors Elected officials Representatives from each vehicle on display VISUALS: Foothill Transit electric bus BMW i3 green vehicle Ford Edge smart vehicle UCI hydrogen fuel cell bus UPS hybrid electric/diesel [...]

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 [...]