2023 Mobility 21 Southern California Transportation Summit
Challenge of Change

Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA | 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802


Summit Sold Out!

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By registering for this event, you acknowledge there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place. By attending this event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Mobility 21 liable.

Cancellation Policy:
Refunds will not be made after Sept. 1, 2023. Cancellations must be made in writing. You may transfer your registration fee at any time without penalty to another person in your organization. Please contact Serena Nguyen at 949.288.6884 or summit@mobility21.com for cancellation inquiries.

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7:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Registration Opens, Center Lounge

7:30 AM – 8:45 AM
Breakfast Served, Exhibit Hall

8:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Opening General Session, Grand Ballroom

Sponsored by Edison International, HNTB and Kimley-Horn

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Master of Ceremonies
Doug Shupe (confirmed)
Corporate Communications Manger, Automobile Club of Southern California

Welcome Remarks
Stephanie N. Wiggins (confirmed)
Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Chair, Mobility 21

Hon. Gene Hernandez (confirmed)
Chair, Orange County Transportation Authority and Mayor, City of Yorba Linda

Hon. Fernando Dutra (confirmed)
2nd Vice Chair, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Mayor Pro Tem, City of Whittier

Titanium Sponsor Video Highlight
WSP

Transportation Update

Hon. Robert Rivas (confirmed)
Speaker, California State Assembly

Hon. Laura Friedman (confirmed)
Chair, California State Assembly Transportation Committee

Toks Omishakin (confirmed)
Secretary, California State Transportation Agency

Tony Tavares (confirmed)
Director, Caltrans

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Morning Networking Break, Exhibit Hall

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Morning Breakout Sessions, Magic Kingdom Ballroom

AM 1: Chairs’ Roundtable: Challenge of Change

Magic Kingdom 1

Sponsored by PQM, Inc.

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We are living in a time in history that will be remembered for generations to come. Three years ago, the world endured one of its greatest challenges, a global pandemic that claimed millions of lives…followed by supply change impacts that affected our ability to purchase even the most common household necessities, a world-wide cultural change in how we do business, and a transformation in how we address and come to terms with equity. The impacts to mobility were also seen around the world and locally here in our communities. How we approach infrastructure development and mobility solutions is now more important than ever before. Join us as the Chairs of our transportation agencies convene to discuss their vision and direction for moving people and goods safely, equitably and sustainably in this incredible time of change and challenge. 

Moderator
Maria S. Salinas (confirmed)
President & CEO, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and Immediate Past Chair, Mobility 21

Panelists
Hon. Fernando Dutra (confirmed)
2nd Vice Chair, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Mayor Pro Tem, City of Whittier

Hon. Mike Goodsell (confirmed)
Chair, Imperial County Transportation Commission and Councilmember, City of Holtville

Hon. Gene Hernandez (confirmed)
Chair, Orange County Transportation Authority and Mayor, City of Yorba Linda

Hon. Matt LaVere (confirmed)
Vice Chair, Ventura County Transportation Commission and Chair, Ventura County Board of Supervisors

Hon. Dawn Rowe (confirmed)
President, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and Chair, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors

Hon. Lloyd White (confirmed)
Vice Chair, Riverside County Transportation Commission and Councilmember, City of Beaumont

AM 2: Building a Safer, Resilient California

Magic Kingdom 2

Sponsored by Mark Thomas 

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How do we build a safer, more resilient California? With traffic fatalities on the rise coupled with extreme weather events and ever-increasing disasters, these top challenges for our state are at the forefront of everyone’s minds. The solutions, and innovations to safeguard our communities throughout our vast geography must come from our public and private sector leadership. Join us as this distinguished panel of leaders and experts discuss how they will leverage our resources and innovations to plan and engineer safety and resiliency into our transportation system, and build a safer and more resilient California for generations to come.

Moderator
Patrick Harder (confirmed)
Partner, Infrastructure Practice Group Leader, Nossaman LLP

Panelists
Jennifer L. Bergener (confirmed)
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Orange County Transportation Authority

Lee Ann Eager (confirmed)
Chair, California Transportation Commission and Consultant & Former President, Fresno County Economic Development Corporation

Hon. Lisa Middleton (confirmed)
Councilmember, City of Palm Springs and Board Member, Riverside County Transportation Commission

Jake Nelson (confirmed)
Director, Traffic Safety Advocacy & Research, AAA National Office

Toks Omishakin (confirmed)
Secretary, California State Transportation Agency

AM 3: Next 100 Years of Transit

Magic Kingdom 3

Sponsored by Stantec Consulting Services Inc.

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In the past 100 years, transit has evolved from the very first streetcars and bus lines serving our local communities to modern commuter trains spanning hundreds of miles of routes throughout Southern California. Commuting over 25 miles, let alone 100 miles for a job was unimaginable. Fast forward to the present day, our transit systems serve an exponentially larger workforce and people traveling across multiple counties as they scroll through the news or send emails from their smart devices. With the storm of AI and ever newer technologies on the verge of breakthrough, how is transit making the leap to lay the groundwork for our future? Join our expert panel of transportation leaders as they prepare for an innovative, safe and convenient transit system that will help us break up with our personal vehicles and get ready for the next 100 years of transit.

Moderator
Sarah L. Catz (confirmed)
Researcher, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Irvine and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21

Panelists
Conan Cheung (confirmed)
Chief Operations Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Johnny Dunning Jr. (confirmed)
Chief Operating Officer, Orange County Transportation Authority

Darren Kettle (confirmed)
Chief Executive Officer, Metrolink and Board Member, Mobility 21

Kristin Warsinski (confirmed)
Chief Executive Officer, Riverside Transit Agency

AM 4: Geopolitics to Local Politics: Goods Movement SoCal

Magic Kingdom 4

Sponsored by Port of Long Beach

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From the Russian/Ukraine war’s impact on trade to fierce competition from our east coast ports, Southern California’s maritime industry, goods movement and supply chains are an integral part of our transportation system and key contributor to the economic vitality of Southern California and our state. Our Port CEOs and private sector leader will discuss the rapidly changing landscape of local and global politics that are directly impacting our region and how they are working to meet these changes and challenges to maintain our leadership on the national and global stage.

Moderator
Stephanie N. Wiggins (confirmed)
Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Chair, Mobility 21

Panelists
Mario Cordero (confirmed)
Executive Director, Port of Long Beach

Kristin Decas (confirmed)
CEO & Port Director, Port of Hueneme and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21

Fran Inman (confirmed)
Senior Vice President, Majestic Realty Co. and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21

Eugene D. Seroka (confirmed)
Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
15 Minute Break

12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Luncheon General Session, Grand Ballroom

Sponsored by AtkinsRéalis, HDR, HNTB and Ontario International Airport

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Welcome Remarks
Stephanie N. Wiggins (confirmed)
Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Chair, Mobility 21

Hon. Karen Bass – Video Remarks
Chair, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Mayor, City of Los Angeles

Presentation of 2023 Mobility 21 Awards

Leadership in Equity Award
Hon. Carmen Ramirez – in memoriam
Supervisor, County of Ventura and Regional Council President, Southern California Association of Governments

Lifetime Achievement Award
Hon. Alan Wapner 
Councilmember, City of Ontario; President, Ontario International Airport Authority; Board Member, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority; Regional Councilmember, Southern California Association of Governments; and Board Member, Metrolink

Mark Watts
President, Smith, Watts, & Hartmann

Public Sector Leader of the Year
Hon. Jacqui Irwin
Assemblymember, California State Assembly

Hon. Steve Jones
Mayor, City of Garden Grove and Director, Orange County Transportation Authority

Private Sector Leader of the Year
Ernie Camacho
Founder, Pacifica Services, Inc. and Board Member, California High-Speed Rail Authority

Keynote Speaker
Sponsored by Bechtel and Skanska

David Ambroz
Author, “A Place Called Home”

David Ambroz is an award-winning national poverty and child welfare expert and advocate and an Emmy-nominated and bestselling author. Growing up homeless with a mentally ill mother on the streets of New York, Ambroz and his siblings suffered the difficulties and indignities encountered by millions of homeless children in America. Recognized by President Obama as an American Champion of Change, Ambroz currently serves as the Head of Community Engagement (West) for Amazon. He previously led Corporate Social Responsibility for Walt Disney Television, and served as the President of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission, and as a California Child Welfare Councilmember. He is a foster dad and lives in Los Angeles, Calif.

1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
15 Minute Break

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions, Magic Kingdom Ballroom

PM 1: Gearing Up for State and Federal Disruptions

Magic Kingdom 1

Sponsored by Psomas

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Wondering if our transportation leaders are feeling optimistic, neutral or fairly concerned about the direction of transportation policy and funding? What are the clear warning signs and threats that lie ahead and what are the possible solutions to overcome these challenges? From replacing the gas tax to bringing back bipartisan support of transportation and transit policy, join our esteemed panelists as they tackle these myriad challenges including safety, goods movement and emissions reduction.

Moderator
Stephen Finnegan (confirmed)
Manager, Public Affairs and Public Policy, Automobile Club of Southern California and Board Member, Mobility 21

Panelists
Darin Chidsey (confirmed)
Chief Operating Officer, Southern California Association of Governments

Martin Erickson (confirmed)
Executive Director, Ventura County Transportation Commission and Board Member, Mobility 21

Paul Granillo (confirmed)
President & CEO, Inland Empire Economic Partnership and Vice Chair, Mobility 21

Anne Mayer (confirmed)
Executive Director, Riverside County Transportation Commission and Treasurer, Mobility 21

Dr. Raymond Wolfe (confirmed)
Executive Director, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and Board Member, Mobility 21

PM 2: Zero Emissions California: Paving the Way for the U.S.

Magic Kingdom 2

Sponsored by Trimble

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California continues its ambitious journey to transition almost all transportation modes to zero-emission alternatives and reach carbon neutrality by 2045. The state’s groundbreaking policies have shaped unprecedented federal action on infrastructure and climate change. They say as California goes, so goes the nation and we are seeing this sea change take place in our generation. With this historic opportunity, we have an imperative to demonstrate that our plans are achievable. This incredible panel includes leadership from our regional transportation agencies as well as our leading private sector utility companies. Join us as our decision makers and experts share their progress and perspective on reducing emissions and transitioning to cleaner technologies. 

Moderator
Danielle Borja (confirmed)
President / CEO, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce and Board Member, Mobility 21

Panelists
Erin Brooks (confirmed)
Director of Customer Energy Solutions, SoCalGas

Jesus Montes (confirmed)
Senior Executive Officer, Vehicle Engineering & Acquisition, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Chanel Parson (confirmed)
Director of Electrification, Southern California Edison

Carrie Schindler (confirmed)
Deputy Executive Director, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority

Cliff Thorne (confirmed)
Director of Maintenance, Orange County Transportation Authority

PM 3: Building for Generations: Contractors Roundtable

Magic Kingdom 3

Sponsored by CALINFRA

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What have been the ups and downs pre- and post-pandemic for our contractors? How are we adapting and implementing those lessons learned three years out of that crisis? Contractors deliver the final built product of some of the most significant transportation projects in our region. Their labor brings years of planning and design to tangible fruition. However, challenges continue to beset the Owner and contractor relationship, including workforce availability, supply chain issues, inflation and more. As industry looks for champions to improve and streamline contracting vehicles and provide innovative delivery methods, join our impressive cast of leaders from our construction community as they discuss how they are helping shape the future of transportation.

Moderator
Sam Hassoun (confirmed)
President & CEO, Global Leadership Alliance

Panelists
James Bailey (confirmed)
Executive Vice President of the West Civil Business Unit, Skanska USA Civil

Sharon Gookin (confirmed)
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Scott Norman (confirmed)
Executive Vice President of Construction, Herzog and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21

Eric Ostfeld (confirmed)
President, Design Build, Michael Baker International

Kelvin Sims (confirmed)
President, California Public Infrastructure, Bechtel

Ural Yal (confirmed)
Senior Vice President, Flatiron West, Inc. and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21

PM 4: Tolling to Transform the System

Magic Kingdom 4

Sponsored by STV

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As safety, congestion and mobility options continue to be top concerns for policy makers, how do we leverage tolling to initiate a system-wide transformation to California’s transportation network? What are the key benefits and challenges as regional agencies and the State define their roles and goals for managed lane operations? With congestion relief, alternative financing and equity as a focus, join us as our distinguished panelists lead the way to develop new policies and partnerships for an integrated tolling system to fundamentally transform the way we move people and goods in California.

Moderator
David S. Kim (confirmed)
Senior Vice President and Principal, National Transportation Policy and Multimodal Strategy, WSP USA

Panelists
Shahrzad Amiri (confirmed)
Deputy Chief of Operations, Shared Mobility, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Aaron Hake (confirmed)
Deputy Executive Director, Riverside County Transportation Commission

Darrell E. Johnson (confirmed)
Chief Executive Officer, Orange County Transportation Authority and Board Member, Mobility 21

Andrew Quinn (confirmed)
Assistant Deputy Director, Roadway Pricing, Caltrans

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Afternoon Networking Break, Exhibit Hall

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Closing General Session, Grand Ballroom

Sponsored by SoCalGas

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We thought we had said goodbye to the challenges that erupted from that momentous year, 2020, but change continues to challenge us in 2023 and is still on the forecast. Join us as the Southern California regional transportation CEOs share their priorities and propose thought provoking ideas on how to tackle the challenges of change facing the transportation industry in 2024 and beyond. And don’t miss out on a bonus round of transportation ‘Family Feud’ with our CEO gameshow participants!

Family Feud Gameshow!

Moderator
Cecily Way (confirmed)
Vice President, Los Angeles Local Business Leader, WSP USA

Panelists
David Aguirre (confirmed)
Executive Director, Imperial County Transportation Commission and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21

Darin Chidsey (confirmed)
Chief Operating Officer, Southern California Association of Governments

Martin Erickson (confirmed)
Executive Director, Ventura County Transportation Commission and Board Member, Mobility 21

Hasan Ikhrata (confirmed)
Chief Executive Officer, San Diego Association of Governments and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21

Darrell E. Johnson (confirmed)
Chief Executive Officer, Orange County Transportation Authority and Board Member, Mobility 21

Anne Mayer (confirmed)
Executive Director, Riverside County Transportation Commission and Treasurer, Mobility 21 

Stephanie N. Wiggins (confirmed)
Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Chair, Mobility 21

Dr. Raymond Wolfe (confirmed)
Executive Director, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and Board Member, Mobility 21

Raffle Prize Drawing

Hotel Room Block Sold Out

A special hotel room rate of $325/night (plus taxes and fees) is available to conference attendees on a first-come, first-served basis at the Disneyland Hotel. Book online 24/7 at https://www.mydisneygroup.com/GDMI23A or call (714) 520-5005, M-F from 8 am to 5 pm PST.

Space is limited, discount available through Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. NOTE: Rate may sell out before Wednesday, Aug. 30!

Disneyland Hotel
1150 Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
Hotel phone: 714.778.6600

Additional Travel Time

There is a large convention occurring on the same day as the Summit in the Anaheim Resort area that may affect travel times driving to the Disneyland Hotel. Please allow 30 minutes extra getting to and departing the Summit. Click here for full-size potential road closure map.

Driving

PARKING
Due to construction, self-parking at the Disneyland Hotel is very limited. Please let the attendant know you are attending the Mobility 21 Summit for complimentary one-day parking. Overnight hotel guests are subject to a self-parking fee of $35, or $50 for valet.

Please see below for your parking assignment.

GENERAL ATTENDEES
Self-Parking at Pixar Pals Parking Structure

  • Please park at Pixar Pals Parking Structure (entrance on Magic Way) due to limited self-parking and valet at the hotel.
  • Please allow additional time to park and use the pedestrian bridge to access the hotel. Click here to download a map with the parking structure marked with a red star.
  • As a thank you for your understanding and patience, drop a business card in our special Pixar Pals raffle in the registration lobby for a chance to win a great prize!
  • DOWNLOAD PIXAR PALS PARKING MAP

EXHIBITOR-ONLY, SUMMIT VOLUNTEERS AND SUMMIT VENDORS:
Self-Parking at Disneyland Hotel

  • Exhibitor-Only attendees arriving before 7:00 AM to set up their booth
  • Summit Volunteers arriving before 7:00 AM
  • Summit Vendors
  • Any guests who may need additional assistance
  • Overflow parking in Pixar Pals Parking Structure once hotel self-parking is full

ELECTED OFFICIALS AND SPEAKERS:
Valet Parking

  • Elected Officials and Elected Staff
  • Summit Speakers
  • Mobility 21 Board and Advisory Board Members
  • *Please note only the above people are eligible for complimentary valet parking. Valet parking for all other attendees is $50.

Transit

Avoid parking and take Metrolink to the Summit! 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, Sept. 29. 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, Sept. 29, take the special ART bus from bay 8 to the Disneyland Hotel. Look for SPECIAL on the head sign on the front of the bus.

*** For Metrolink and Amtrak arrivals and departures not listed on the schedule, please use the A-Way WeGo application to request your OnDemand ride on the ART bus from bay 12 or 13 to/from the East Shuttle Area stop 14, which is accessible by walking through Downtown Disney to the hotel.

***Note: Amtrak service is not complimentary.

Due to legal requirements, elected officials should not accept free or discounted passes for transit without consulting their legal counsel.

Disney Twilight tickets are NOT available. Per the Disneyland Resort, these pro-rated evening-only tickets are not available to conference-goers at this time. Mobility 21 will provide $50 Disney vouchers for each full Summit registrant, available for pick-up by the attendee at 4:00 PM after the Summit with valid ID and matching name badge. Qualifying attendees may use this towards the purchase of a theme park ticket or use at Disney retail stores and restaurants. Exhibitor-Only, Student and Military Personnel ticket types do not include a Disney voucher. Please be advised that Disney has a theme park reservation process.

Acceptance of the Disney voucher may be reportable, valued at $50.


The Ticket Store will open on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Click here to purchase specially-priced Disneyland® Resort Theme Park tickets. These special ticket prices are not available once you arrive at the Resort.

Our ticket store closes at 9:00 PM PST on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. Tickets are valid from Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 through Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Prices are subject to change without notice. Tickets store only available to registered Summit attendees.

COVID SAFETY

Mobility 21 is committed to the health and safety of our attendees. Self testing prior to the Summit and masks while attending the Summit are strongly encouraged. If you have any COVID symptoms, have been exposed to someone with COVID, or have tested positive for COVID, please do not attend the Summit. We appreciate your support and adherence to our safety protocols.

WAIVER

By registering for this event, you acknowledge there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any public place. By attending this event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Mobility 21 liable.