2021 Mobility 21 Southern California Transportation Summit
Road to Recovery
Thursday, Sept. 30 – Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 | Virtual Summit
In light of COVID-19 and to protect the health and safety of our attendees, Mobility 21’s annual Southern California Transportation Summit will be held virtually this year over two days, Thursday, Sept. 30 – Friday, – Oct. 1, 2021.
Virtual Summit Highlights:
- Full educational content with broadcasts of 3 General Sessions and 8 Breakout Sessions
- 3D Virtual Expo with special prizes
- Opportunities for Virtual Networking
- Mailed to you before the Summit:
- Summit Bento Box with curated conference – info, snacks and mementos to match – program highlights
- Conference bag with promo items and – printed event program
Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021
(9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Expo Hall Open)
8:30 AM – 9:30 AMOpening General Session
Master of Ceremonies
Doug Shupe, Corporate Communications & Programs Manager, Automobile Club of Southern California (confirmed)
Welcome Remarks
- Darrell E. Johnson, CEO, Orange County Transportation Authority and Chair, Mobility 21 (confirmed)
- Andrew Do,
- Chair, Orange County Transportation Authority and Chair, County of Orange Board of Supervisors (confirmed)
- Hilda Solis, Chair, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Chair, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (confirmed)
Titanium Sponsor Video Highlight
Jacobs
State Transportation Update
- Brian P. Kelly, CEO, California High-Speed Rail Authority (confirmed)
- Toks Omishakin, Director, Caltrans (confirmed)
- Hon. David S. Kim, Secretary, CalSTA (confirmed)
- Hon. Laura Friedman, Chair, California State Assembly Committee on Transportation (invited) (confirmed)
- Hon. Anthony Rendon, Speaker, California State Assembly (confirmed)
- Hon. Lena A. Gonzalez, Chair, California State Senate Committee on Transportation (confirmed)
- Hon. Toni G. Atkins, President Pro Tem, California State Senate (confirmed)
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Breakout Sessions
1: Chairs' Roundtable: Road to Recovery Sponsored by ADVANTEC CONSULTING ENGINEERS For a second year, Southern California is undergoing the grueling challenges of the pandemic’s impacts to our workplaces and communities. As our region’s leadership responds to the continuing pandemic and social responsibilities, what is their vision and approach to transportation recovery as we address funding challenges, equity, workforce impacts and improve mobility services? Join us as the Chairs of our transportation agencies convene and guide us on our road to recovery to a more promising 2022. Moderator Gary Thomas, Transit Market Director, Jacobs (confirmed) Panelists 2: Southern California’s Global Ports & Supply Chain Sponsored by RailPros 2021 has seen “an unprecedented use of the word unprecedented” to quote one of our maritime leaders. When it comes to trade wars, surges in cargo and the pandemic’s ongoing impacts, the future looks unclear for Southern California, the United States’ major goods movement and logistics hub. Leadership from the Port of Hueneme, Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles, along with our state’s top expert in freight and goods movement, will be providing their critical insights, cautions and potential solutions to help keep our ports, goods and services moving forward. After all, much of what we eat, wear, our technology and household goods, medicine and more depend on their success. Moderator Paul Granillo, President & CEO, Inland Empire Economic Partnership and Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed) Panelists 3: Carbon Neutral 2045 Sponsored by T.Y. Lin International A carbon neutral future awaits the nearly 23 million people who live and work in Southern California. And there are many viewpoints on how to meet the Governor’s executive order (N-79-20), existing infrastructure use, timelines to switch to all electric fleets and funding sources. Yet most would agree the clear need for sustainability, combating climate change and protecting the health of our communities. Is there a clear solution or compromise? Please join our leading voices and experts as they discuss the path toward carbon neutrality by 2045. Moderator Hilary Norton, Chair, California Transportation Commission and Executive Director, FASTLinkDTLA (confirmed) Panelists 4: Are Employees Quitting to Reduce Commutes? Sponsored by Mott MacDonald On the cusp of how society views what their current needs are in terms of mobility options, how are employers responding to these potential changes? Protocols and restrictions continue to fluctuate, and employees may be asking themselves if the environment is changing the nature of working within a corporate culture. In terms of social and logistical impacts, such as mental health and social norms, how is telecommuting impacting mobility? How have these impacts affected attitudes and behaviors toward in-office work and commuting? What does this look like for transportation? Moderator Maria S. Salinas, President & CEO, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and Vice Chair, Mobility 21 (confirmed) Panelists Federal Transportation Update Welcome Remarks Transportation Update 2021 Mobility 21 Awards 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMFace Time with Regional Executives Face Time with Regional Executives is available in the Hospitality Suite on a first come, first served basis for a limited time. 12:00 PM – 12:30 PMKeynote Speaker From the Baltimore Opera to QVC shopping channel, executive producer, host, and best-selling author Mike Rowe has had hundreds of jobs and relished his role as a chronic freelancer. He’s best known as the “dirtiest man on TV,” a title he earned on the hit TV series Dirty Jobs. Today, you can join Mike for a romp through history on the discovery+ series Six Degrees as he uncovers the surprising connections between two disparate things and shows how everything in our crazy world is connected. You can also listen to him on The Way I Heard It, where he tells short stories you don’t know about people you do know and shares intimate conversations with fascinating folks from his own life and career; read his New York Times best-selling book The Way I Heard It, a mix of biography and auto-biography based on his popular podcast; or watch him on the show Somebody’s Gotta Do It on TBN or Pure Flix. In what can only be described as an envelope mix-up, Mike won an Emmy for his work on Facebook’s groundbreaking series Returning the Favor. As the country’s leading advocate for skilled labor and the CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity that debunks myths and misperceptions about the trades and helps close the skills gap, his foundation has granted millions of dollars in work ethic scholarships. In his spare time, Mike keeps a lively conversation with more than 8 million friends on social media, where he talks about everything from the musings of his persnickety terrier named Freddy to the merits and pitfalls of blind patriotism. Please join us as Mobility 21 Vice Chair and President and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Maria Salinas moderates this special Q&A with Mike Rowe. Keynote Speaker Moderator (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Expo Hall Open ) 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM 5: Transportation Advocacy: Life After COVID Sponsored by Hill International As we emerge from COVID, what comes next for transportation in Southern California? The path forward is unclear as we make our way down the road to recovery. From SB 1 and CAPTI to federal reauthorization and overall infrastructure spending, questions on how to prioritize needs, address equity and social justice and funding are at the forefront. Please join us as our leading voices and experts provide their valuable insights into how our region is developing the path forward and how we can take action to help deliver our transportation future. Moderator Stephen Finnegan, Manager, Public Affairs and Public Policy, Automobile Club of Southern California and Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed) Panelists 6: Equity Not Forgotten Sponsored by Gannett Fleming, Inc. We as people and organizations, in response to the unjust and tragic murder of George Floyd, have been faced with acknowledging systemic racism. From conducting listening tours to reflecting on the inclusivity and diversity of our teams, we have developed diversity trainings and procurement policies, and advisory councils committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. With newfound awareness and strategies, how can we work within our organizations and as an industry to be inclusive and equitable? Moderator Lesley Poole, CEO, The SEED Foundation (confirmed) Panelists 7: Contractors Roundtable: Crossing the Finish Line Sponsored by Ramos Consulting Services, Inc. When it comes to project delivery, the finish line is the built project. Contractors have an essential role in bringing to life the final product of years of planning and design for a new or improved transportation system. As COVID-19 times continue and evolve, let’s hear from the leading voices in construction as they tackle workforce availability, commodity pricing, supply chain, inflation issues and critically important, optimizing the Owner and contractor relationship. Moderator Stephanie N. Wiggins, CEO, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed) Panelists 8: How Do We Plan Transportation and Housing Together? Sponsored by Lee Andrews Group Southern California is facing challenges on multiple fronts as we plan for transportation and housing. The housing crisis continues to grow, and transportation will impact a solution that is yet to be determined. Our panel of leading voices represent distinct perspectives and play key roles in how transportation and housing intersect. Join us as we hear from our distinguished speakers as they address these critical challenges and guide Southern California to better mobility and improved housing for all. Moderator Sarah Catz, Executive Director, Center for Urban Infrastructure and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed) Panelists Mobility 21 Officers’ Roundtable: The transportation world in the summer of 2021 has been consumed with watching the progress, or lack therein, of the Infrastructure Bill discussion in Congress. But even as Congress continues to discuss how best to partner with states and local agencies for the foreseeable future, Southern California transportation agencies and civic organizations that support transportation improvements have been creatively and robustly utilizing available funds, maximizing the pandemic shutdowns for construction projects and rethinking transit service and how to best interact with our communities. In this Closing Session, the Executive Board of Mobility 21 will share their thoughts on the intersection of transportation projects, job creation and a recovering economy, and discuss where we go from here. Moderator Judy Johnson, Vice President – Client Account Manager, Jacobs (confirmed) Panelists 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMFace Time with Regional Executives Face Time with Regional Executives is available in the Hospitality Suite on a first come, first served basis for a limited time.
Sponsored by SoCalGas
Stephanie N. Wiggins, CEO, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed)
Hon. Eric Garcetti, Mayor, City of Los Angeles and Board Member, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (confirmed)
Mike Rowe, Founder, mikeroweWORKS Foundation (confirmed)
Maria S. Salinas, President & CEO, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and Vice Chair, Mobility 21 (confirmed)Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
Breakout Sessions
Sponsored by HNTB
Infrastructure Outlook 2022