2015 Mobility 21 Southern California Transportation Summit:
Competitive California
Friday, August 28, 2015 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Disneyland Hotel | 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
Come join us as we define transportation’s role in making California the best place to live, work and play.
Friday, Aug. 28, 2015
Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim
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8-8:45 a.m.
Registration Opens, Center Lounge
8-8:45 a.m.
Breakfast Served, Expo Hall
8:45-10:15 a.m.
Opening General Session, Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by HDR and Skanska
Master of Ceremonies
Kate Klimow (confirmed)
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Community and Government Relations, University of California, Irvine
Welcome Remarks
Arthur T. Leahy (confirmed)
CEO, Metrolink and Chair, Mobility 21
Hon. Jeffrey Lalloway (confirmed)
Mayor Pro Tem, City of Irvine and Chair, Orange County Transportation Authority
Hon. Shawn Nelson (confirmed)
Supervisor, County of Orange, Chair, Metrolink and Board Member, Orange County Transportation Authority
Titanium Sponsor Video Highlight: Parsons
Federal Transportation Update
Therese McMillan (confirmed)
Acting Administrator, Federal Transit Administration
State Transportation Legislative Update
Hon. Jim Frazier (confirmed)
Chair, California State Assembly Transportation Committee and Chair, Assembly Transportation Infrastructure Development Committee as Part of Governor’s Special Session
Hon. Richard Bloom (confirmed)
Chair, California State Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Resources and Transportation
10:15-10:45 a.m.
Morning Networking Break, Expo Hall
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Morning Breakout Sessions, Magic Kingdom Ballroom
AM 1: Chairmans' Roundtable: How Do You Keep the Politics Out of Mobility?
Magic Kingdom Ballroom 1
Sponsored by Kleinfelder|Simon Wong Engineering
The Chairs of Southern California’s regional transportation agencies have a unique role in achieving the goal of mobility as leaders of their respective transportation agencies. As an elected official, the competing political demands from constituents and the various constraints on funding add to the complexity of their challenges. For the first time ever, come see the Chairs of our regional transportation agencies discuss how they prioritize among these competing issues while achieving mobility and balance.
Moderator
Fran Inman (confirmed)
Senior Vice President for Governmental Relations and Community Affairs, Majestic Realty Co., Commissioner, California Transportation Commission and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21
Panelists
Hon. Daryl Busch (confirmed)
Chair, Riverside County Transportation Commission and Mayor, City of Perris
Hon. Jack Dale (confirmed)
Chair, San Diego Association of Governments and Councilmember City of Santee
Hon. John Fasana (confirmed)
First Vice Chair, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Councilmember, City of Duarte
Hon. Jeffrey Lalloway (confirmed)
Chair, Orange County Transportation Authority and Mayor Pro Tem, City of Irvine
Hon. Ryan McEachron (confirmed)
Chair, San Bernardino Associated Governments and Councilmember, City of Victorville
Hon. Keith Millhouse (confirmed)
Vice Chair, Ventura County Transportation Commission and Mayor Pro Tem, City of Moorpoark
Hon. James Predmore (confirmed)
Vice Chair, Imperial County Transportation Commission and Mayor Pro Tem, City of Holtville
AM 2: Connected and Driverless Vehicles: Can Policy Keep Up with Technology?
Magic Kingdom Ballroom 2
Sponsored by Iteris, Inc.
There’s little doubt that connected vehicles will be a reality in the not so distant future. What do we as policy makers and stakeholders need to do to prepare for the arrival of connected vehicles? Come hear from our leading voices in transportation as they discuss the challenges and opportunities facing this new reality.
Moderator
Sarah Catz (confirmed)
Director, Center for Urban Infrastructure and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21
Panelists
Hon. Ben Allen (confirmed)
Senator, California State Senate
Randy Iwasaki (confirmed)
Executive Director, Contra Costa Transportation Authority
Dave McCreadie (confirmed)
Manager of Vehicle Electrification & Infrastructure, Ford
Eric Noble (confirmed)
Founder and President, The CARLAB
AM 3: Millennials to Boomers: Understanding Generational Mobility Trends
Magic Kingdom Ballroom 3
Sponsored by Professional Engineers in California Government
How much of our attitudes about travel are determined by when we were born? Key social, technological and economic trends during our “wonder years” can impact lifestyles and future travel. The historic population growth that occurred in 1945–1965 (baby boomers) and again in 1981–1995 (millennials) is now raising questions about how people will travel in the years to come. Our lively panel of experts will discuss their work sorting out the demographic trends, assumptions and likely realities that will impact the paths forward. How do employment, family and life-cycle trends affect travel patterns for millennials? How will baby boomers get where they need to go as they age? Does technology affect the transportation patterns for millennials and boomers the same? Come listen, learn and comment on how to move this region forward without leaving anyone behind.
Moderator
Peter Buffa (confirmed)
Director, Barclays Capital – Public Finance
Panelists
Evelyn Blumenberg (confirmed)
Professor and Chair of Urban Planning, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
Blanca Castro (confirmed)
Senior Manager of Advocacy, AARP California
Rudy Espinoza (invited)
Executive Director, Leadership for Urban Renewal Network
Hasan Ikhrata (confirmed)
Executive Director, Southern California Association of Governments and Board Member, Mobility 21
AM 4: The Different Voices of Road-User Charge and the Path Forward
Magic Kingdom Ballroom 4
Sponsored by Southern California Association of Governments
Revenue sources generated from fuel taxes are quickly evaporating, contributing to the nation’s infrastructure crisis. A Road User Charge would raise funds based on how many miles a motorist drives. Is this approach equitable? Does the public believe there is a funding shortfall, or do they believe funding levels are adequate, but mismanaged? SB 1077 created a Road User Charge Technical Advisory Committee charged with developing a pilot program to assess the potential for a mileage-based revenue collection as an alternative to a gas tax. Is a Road User Charge the solution to California’s transportation infrastructure problems? Join us and hear what the experts have to say.
Moderator
Jim Madaffer (confirmed)
Chair, California Road User Charge Technical Advisory Committee and Commissioner, California Transportation Commission
Panelists
Curt Augustine (confirmed)
Director of Policy & Government Affairs, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Hon. Lisa Bartlett (confirmed)
Supervisor, County of Orange and Board Member, Orange County Transportation Authority
Steve Finnegan (confirmed)
Manager of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Automobile Club of Southern California and Board Member, Mobility 21
Eric Sauer (confirmed)
Vice President of Policy and Government Relations, California Trucking Association
Luncheon General Sessions, Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by CH2M and Parsons Brinckerhoff
Welcome From Metro CEO
Phillip A. Washington (confirmed)
CEO, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Board Member, Mobility 21
Presentation of Mobility 21 Awards
Public Sector Leader of the Year Award
Hon. Kevin de León (confirmed)
Senate President Pro Tem, California State Senate
Private Sector Leader of the Year Award
Noel Massie (confirmed)
President, UPS, South California District
Lifetime Achievement Award
Thomas V. McKernan (confirmed)
Chair of the Board, Automobile Club of Southern California
Tribute Award
Larry Sharp (in memoriam)
Keynote Address: The Jacy Good Story
Jacy Good and Steve Johnson (confirmed)
Hang Up And Drive
On the way home from her college graduation in May 2008, the car carrying Jacy Good and her parents was hit head-on by a tractor trailer swerving to miss a man coming through the intersection who attempted to turn left through a red light.
The man in the car was talking on his phone at the time. The car accident killed her parents and left Jacy with a traumatic brain injury, unable to use her left arm or lower leg. Jacy and her husband Steve have spoken about her life-altering tragedy to dozens of organizations throughout the country in hopes to encourage transportation safety and potentially save lives. The Jacy Good story has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, People Magazine, CNN and NPR.
1:15-1:30 p.m.
15 Minute Break
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Afternoon Breakout Sessions, Magic Kingdom Ballroom
PM 1: Balancing Local Measure Goals with Emerging State Policies
Magic Kingdom Ballroom 1
Sponsored by Jacobs
How do you balance local measure goals and funding with new and emerging state legislation and policies? Come hear from the leaders shaping the future of our transportation system as they share their insights on balancing locally funded infrastructure projects with statewide policies. A thoughtful balance will be required. The goal of state and local collaboration will be the foundation of success.
Moderator
Will Kempton (confirmed)
Executive Director, California Transportation Commission
Panelists
Kome Ajise (confirmed)
Chief Deputy Director, Caltrans
Darrell Johnson (confirmed)
CEO, Orange County Transportation Authority and Board Member, Mobility 21
Darren Kettle (confirmed)
Executive Director, Ventura County Transportation Commission and Treasurer, Mobility 21
Stephanie Wiggins (confirmed)
Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Dr. Raymond Wolfe (confirmed)
Executive Director San Bernardino Associated Governments and Board Member, Mobility 21
PM 2: The Future of Alternative Delivery in California
Magic Kingdom Ballroom 2
Sponsored by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
California has been utilizing alternative delivery mechanisms for decades. Some forms of alternative delivery like design-build are being employed very successfully and are supported by legislative authority. Others, like transportation concessions, have been employed with varying degrees of success and currently face an uncertain future. Although evidence from other states and countries makes clear that alternative delivery can work when properly employed, how will we choose to use it here? Come hear firsthand what our leading transportation agencies, private sector and stakeholders are currently planning and how their approach will shape the landscape of alternative delivery in California.
Moderator
Mark Kempton (confirmed)
Project Director, Skanska and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21
Panelists
Joe Aiello (confirmed)
Director of Business Development North America, Meridiam
Bruce Blanning (confirmed)
Executive Director, Professional Engineers in California Government
Fred Kessler (confirmed)
Partner, Nossaman LLP
Anne Mayer (confirmed)
Executive Director, Riverside County Transportation Commission and Board Member, Mobility 21
Phillip A. Washington (confirmed)
CEO, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Board Member, Mobility 21
PM 3: Rail in California: Improving Quality of Life for Generations to Come
Magic Kingdom Ballroom 3
Sponsored by LSA Associates, Inc.
How will our current and future rail systems in Southern California contribute to enhancing our quality of life? What are the technical, operational and institutional improvements that will ensure that mobility, safety, convenience, comfort and prosperity are achieved in future decades? The panelists will present perspectives covering station site development, local transit, regional commuter rail, intercity rail and statewide high-speed rail. For California to remain competitive, our various rail systems must work together to achieve a world class transportation system.
Moderator
Lou Thompson (confirmed)
Principal, Thompson, Galenson and Associates, LLC and Member, California High-Speed Rail Peer Review Group
Panelists
Jennifer Bergener (confirmed)
Managing Director, LOSSAN
Brian Cox (confirmed)
Senior Managing Director, Trammell Crow Company
Arthur T. Leahy (confirmed)
CEO, Metrolink and Chair, Mobility 21
Jeff Morales (confirmed)
CEO, California High-Speed Rail Authority
Bryan Pennington (confirmed)
Executive Director – Engineering & Construction, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
PM 4: The New Last Mile
Magic Kingdom Ballroom 4
Sponsored by Cerrell Associates and Uber
While our freeways are becoming ever more congested, technology and the new shared economy are changing the way folks get around. The creation of mobility hubs, ride-hailing services and car and bike sharing are making active transportation and transit an easier choice for many. Smartphone apps can summon a ride, find your next transit option, rent a car anytime/anywhere and find available parking places closest to your destination. All we need is a universal payment method to make it all seamless. How can these services encourage more transit ridership? How can they fill in transit gaps? What does the future hold? This panel will explore latest mobility concepts and technologies, and the benefits they will bring to our mobility networks.
Moderator
Gary Toebben (confirmed)
President & CEO, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and Board Member, Mobility 21
Panelists
Eva Behrend (confirmed)
Director of Communications, West Region, Uber
Emily Castor (confirmed)
Director of Transportation Policy, Lyft
David Cummins (confirmed)
Senior Vice President, Parking and Mobility Solutions, Xerox
Gary Gallegos (confirmed)
Executive Director, San Diego Association of Governments and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21
Danielle Grossman (confirmed)
Marketing Manager, Zipcar
Michael Mikos (confirmed)
Director of Strategic Development, car2go
Afternoon Networking Break, Expo Hall
3-4:15 p.m.
Closing General Session, Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by Cordoba Corporation
The Ports, Goods Movement and Our Future
A candid conversation with the Port CEOs and leading public and private sector leaders on the critical importance of goods movement and balancing business, community and environmental goals.
Moderator
Lucy Dunn (confirmed)
President & CEO, Orange County Business Council, Chair, California Transportation Commission and Vice Chair, Mobility 21
Panelists
Michael Christensen (confirmed)
Senior Executive Lead for Supply Chain Optimization, Port of Long Beach
John Corley (confirmed)
Vice President, Global Ports & Harbors Director, Parsons
Kristin Decas (confirmed)
Executive Director, Port of Hueneme and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21
Hasan Ikhrata (confirmed)
Executive Director, Southern California Association of Governments and Board Member, Mobility 21
Hon. Alan Lowenthal (confirmed)
Representative, United States House of Representatives and Chair, Congressional Safe Climate Caucus
Gene Seroka (confirmed)
Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles
Raffle Prize Drawing
A special hotel room rate of $205/night (plus taxes and fees) is available to conference attendees on a first-come, first-served basis at the Disneyland Hotel.
Space is limited, discount available through Wednesday, July 29. NOTE: Rate may sell out before Wednesday, July 29!
Disneyland Hotel
1150 Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
Hotel phone: 714.778.6600
Driving to the Summit / Parking
Public transit
Special Metrolink/Anaheim Resort Transportation Offer
Mobility 21 is proud to partner with Metrolink and Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) again this year to offer complimentary Metrolink and ART roundtrip service to the Summit! Simply use your Summit registration ticket (either electronic or printed) as your Metrolink and ART fare on Friday. You may also use your Summit registration for Metrolink on Thursday or Saturday if you are spending the night.
Upon arrival at the Anaheim Metrolink Station (ARTIC) on Friday, Oct. 21, take the special ART shuttle (schedule below) from bay 12 or 13 to the Disneyland Hotel. Look for Mobility 21 signage in the windows.
*** For Metrolink and Amtrak arrivals and departures not listed on the schedule, please use the ARTIC Sports Complex line bus (14 or 15) to or from the East Shuttle Area, which is accessible by walking through Downtown Disney to the hotel.
(Due to legal requirements, elected officials should not accept free or discounted passes for transit without consulting their legal counsel.)
Tip: enter tomorrow’s date as the “Valid Start Date” and enter Aug. 30 as the “Valid End Date”
Planning on bringing family and friends to enjoy the evening at the Disneyland® Resort Theme Park with you after the Summit? Purchase specially-priced theme park tickets online! General Summit registration includes one complimentary Disneyland twilight ticket valid after 4 p.m. Expo Access-Only, Student and Military Personnel ticket types do not include Twilight Disneyland ticket.
These ticket prices will not be available at the Resort. Online ticket sales end at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Don’t delay! Prices are subject to change without notice.
Prices are subject to change without notice. Tickets are valid for admission from Monday, August 24, 2015 through Sunday, August 30, 2015.
These specially priced tickets are intended only for guests that are participating in this Event. Only the registered attendee is allowed to purchase tickets from this discounted ticket store link and they can purchase up to 6 tickets maximum. We reserve the right to contact the ticket purchaser to request event registration confirmation. If it is discovered that the purchaser of the ticket is not participating or attending this event it will be considered a misuse of this offer and the ticket(s) will be blocked and will not be eligible for a refund. In addition these tickets cannot be purchased for the purpose of being resold.