2024 Mobility 21 Southern California Transportation Summit
Authors of Innovation
Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, CA | 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802
REGISTRATION SOLD OUT!
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.
Cancellation Policy:
Refunds will not be made after Aug. 20, 2024. 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.
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 Kimley-Horn, Mark Thomas and Southern California Edison Master of Ceremonies Welcome Remarks Tam T. Nguyen (confirmed) Titanium Sponsor Video Highlight Federal Transportation Update State Transportation Update Toks Omishakin (confirmed) Goods Movement Fireside Chat Moderator Panelists Kim Snyder (confirmed) Peter Voorhoeve (confirmed) 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: Authors of Innovation and Policy Magic Kingdom 1 Sponsored by Nossaman LLP Policy-makers must always balance the necessity of innovation with the reality of public sector budgets. The policy leadership of the county transportation commissions in Southern California will share how they strike that balance, while striving to be forward-thinking in delivery of transportation projects and programs. Moderator Panelists Hon. Fernando Dutra, Councilmember, City of Whittier and 1st Vice Chair, LA Metro (confirmed) Hon. Matt LaVere, Supervisor, County of Ventura and Chair, Ventura County Transportation Commission (confirmed) Tam T. Nguyen, Chair, Orange County Transportation Authority (confirmed) Hon. Lloyd White, Councilmember, City of Beaumont and Chair, Riverside County Transportation Commission (confirmed) AM 2: Federal and State Opportunities: Finding Innovation in Uncertainty Magic Kingdom 2 Sponsored by Port of Los Angeles Federal and state governments play a critical role in funding the region’s future. They help drive decision-making about funding authorization levels, goods movement and climate change. They also provide context to localized mobility solutions for challenges such as congestion management, traffic safety, housing and equity. Come listen to state and local agency executives discuss their priorities in upcoming policy discussions, and how they plan to respond to varying scenarios in this era of elevated political, climate and fiscal uncertainty. Moderator Panelists Martin Erickson, Executive Director, Ventura County Transportation Commission and Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed) Aaron Hake, Executive Director, Riverside County Transportation Commission and Vice Chair, Mobility 21 (confirmed) Darren Kettle, Chief Executive Officer, Metrolink and Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed) David Libatique, Deputy Executive Director of Stakeholder Engagement, Port of Los Angeles (confirmed) Tanisha Taylor, Executive Director, California Transportation Commission (confirmed) AM 3: Unlocking the Future of Mobility: How AI is Transforming Transportation Magic Kingdom 3 Sponsored by Lee Andrews Group This session will discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can and will impact the transportation industry in the next five years. Policy-makers are currently recommending safeguards for AI use in many different arenas. But can transportation harness the technology to provide better delivery of projects and services? This panel will delve into the exciting world of AI and its transformative impact on transportation. We will explore how AI is revolutionizing services and programs, and what its impact is on equitable solutions. Join us to unlock the future of transportation and discover how AI is shaping the way we move. Introductory Remarks Moderator Panelists Javier Hernandez, Director of Innovation & Communications, City of Pico Rivera (confirmed) Pedram Oskouie, Digital Delivery AI Services Lead, HDR (confirmed) Kathleen Peters, Chief Innovation Officer, Experian Decision Analytics (confirmed) Dara Wheeler, Chief, Division of Research, Innovation and System Information, Caltrans (confirmed) AM 4: The Next Exit: California’s Transition to Sustainable Transportation Magic Kingdom 4 Sponsored by Southern California Edison The panel will examine the transformative impacts of new energy sources on California’s transportation sector. It will explore how advances in clean energy technologies could achieve worthwhile objectives of reshaping mobility and achieving environmental equity, while prompting important considerations for the evolution of transportation funding. Join us as our incredible panel of innovators, agency leaders and industry experts delve into how they are working to address the opportunities and challenges ahead as the energy transition and transportation converge. Moderator Panelists Mark Esguerra, Director of Distribution System Planning and Strategy, Southern California Edison (confirmed) Angelina Galiteva, Chief Executive Officer, California Statewide Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) (confirmed) Henrik Holland, Global Head of Mobility, Prologis (confirmed) Dr. Raymond Wolfe, Executive Director, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed) 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM Luncheon General Session, Grand Ballroom Sponsored by Arcadis, SoCalGas and TRC Companies Welcome Remarks Stephanie N. Wiggins Hon. Karen Bass – Video Remarks Joseph Tavaglione Tribute Video – in memoriam Presentation of 2024 Mobility 21 Awards Leadership in Equity Award Lifetime Achievement Award Anne Mayer, Executive Director (Retired), Riverside County Transportation Authority and Former Board Member, Mobility 21 Private Sector Leader of the Year Keynote Remarks Sponsored by Jacobs and Skanska Lanny Smoot, Disney Research Fellow, Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development (confirmed) Lanny has spent more than 47 years as a theatrical technology creator, inventor, electrical engineer, scientist and Before Disney, Lanny worked at Bell Labs and then at Bell Communications Research for more than two decades working on the early development of video-on-demand technology, video conferencing, early fiber optic receivers, and more. Lanny has received numerous awards and earlier this year, was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame near Washington, D.C. 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM PM 1: Technology in the Real World: Coming Soon and Already Here Magic Kingdom 1 Sponsored by ICF This panel will discuss the technology that is already on our streets, at our airports and in our air, what we can expect in the very near future and what ideas need further development. These esteemed experts will share information about new bus development and air commuter travel. Panelists will also discuss how the public is responding to autonomous rideshare services and new and innovative ways airports are meeting the needs of the traveling public. Finally, the panel will look at new ideas for transportation coming out of the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator. Moderator Panelists Andy Krebs, Head of Infrastructure, Joby Aviation (confirmed) Adam Lane, City Policy and Government Affairs Manager, Waymo (confirmed) John Payne, Deputy Airport Director for Innovation & Technology, John Wayne Airport (confirmed) Jack Symington, Director, City Climate Innovation, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) (confirmed) PM 2: Mega Projects in Southern California for Commuters and Commerce Magic Kingdom 2 Sponsored by Atlas Technical Consultants LLC Mega projects are often a visible sign of our transportation dollars at work, and once completed, provide tangible, immediate improvements for the public and innovative solutions for the future. These projects also have lengthy schedules, create havoc for mobility while under construction, and, initially, are costly. This panel will discuss ongoing and planned mega projects and how to ensure interface with existing travel options and acceptance from commuters. The panel will provide commentary on the delivery methods for the projects and how the methods selected impact agencies, communities and the workforce. Moderator Panelists Sean Gamette, Managing Director of Engineering Bureau, Port of Long Beach (confirmed) Darrell E. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Orange County Transportation Authority and Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed) Stephanie N. Wiggins, Chief Executive Officer, LA Metro and Immediate Past Chair, Mobility 21 (confirmed) PM 3: The Human Equation in Transportation Innovation Magic Kingdom 3 Sponsored by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Transportation programs and projects are developed to serve the traveling public. Many projects may initially garner support but due to changes in travel patterns or concerns with the final products, may not provide the convenience and usage originally envisioned. This panel will discuss the current temperature of the commuting public and how transportation agencies can utilize those views of the general public to plan for the present and the future. Moderator Panelists Dr. Richard Bernard, Partner, FM3 Research (confirmed) Sarah Jepson, Planning Director, Southern California Association of Governments (confirmed) Dr. Manfred Keil, Professor of Economics, Claremont McKenna College and Chief Economist, Inland Empire Economic Partnership (confirmed) Doane Liu, Chief Tourism Officer, City of Los Angeles (confirmed) PM 4: California VMT Metrics and Mobility Solutions Magic Kingdom 4 Sponsored by Psomas Over the past decade, the State has implemented policies that aim to reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) throughout California, in part, to reduce transportation sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Caltrans has now replaced Level of Service with VMT analysis for transportation-related impacts on highway projects. Views range widely on what analysis tools are appropriate to use in specific locations and on certain types of projects, many yielding a wide range of VMT results. For capacity-increasing projects, VMT impacts and the cost associated to mitigate them can be challenging to overcome. Please join our esteemed panelists who are leading the analysis and delivery of transportation projects as they discuss the limitations, tradeoffs, benefits and potential outcomes of this new way of looking at transportation-related impacts under CEQA. Moderator Panelists Stephanie Hu, Director of Projects, Contra Costa Transportation Authority (confirmed) Steve Smith, Director of Planning & Regional Programs, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (confirmed) Eric Sundquist, Deputy Director of Sustainability, Caltrans (confirmed) Dr. Wallace Walrod, Chief Economic Advisor, Orange County Business Council (confirmed) 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Closing General Session, Grand Ballroom Sponsored by AtkinsRéalis, HNTB and WSP USA INC. CEO Gameshow: Wheel of Transportation Host Contestants Darin Chidsey, Chief Operating Officer, Southern California Association of Governments (confirmed) Martin Erickson, Executive Director, Ventura County Transportation Commission and Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed) Paul Granillo, President & CEO, Inland Empire Economic Partnership and Chair, Mobility 21 (confirmed) Aaron Hake, Executive Director, Riverside County Transportation Commission and Vice Chair, Mobility 21 (confirmed) Darrell E. Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Orange County Transportation Authority and Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed) Stephanie N. Wiggins, Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Immediate Past Chair, Mobility 21 (confirmed) Dr. Raymond Wolfe, Executive Director, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed) Raffle Prize Drawing
Doug Shupe (confirmed)
Corporate Communications Manager, Auto Club Enterprises
Paul Granillo (confirmed)
President & CEO, Inland Empire Economic Partnership and Chair, Mobility 21
Chair, Orange County Transportation Authority
HDR
Charlene Lee Lorenzo (confirmed)
Senior Director, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration
Hon. Lori Wilson (confirmed)
Chair, California State Assembly Transportation Committee
Secretary, California State Transportation Agency
Trade and transportation are intrinsically linked in Southern California and help to drive the robust economy of our region, our state and our nation. Chair Granillo and our guest panelists will discuss the current state of our local ports and current and future innovations in goods movement and logistics.
Paul Granillo (confirmed)
President & CEO, Inland Empire Economic Partnership and Chair, Mobility 21
Gene Seroka (confirmed)
Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21
Executive Director, Prologis
President, Volvo North America
Carl Guardino, Chair, California Transportation Commission (confirmed)
Hon. Rick Denison, Councilmember, City of Yucca Valley and Vice President, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (confirmed)
Darin Chidsey, Chief Operating Officer, Southern California Association of Governments (confirmed)
Toks Omishakin, Secretary, California State Transportation Agency (confirmed)
Jeff Ball, President & CEO, Orange County Business Council and Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed)
Sarah Catz, Researcher, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Irvine and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed)
Stephen Finnegan, Group Manager, Public and Government Affairs, Automobile Club of Southern California and Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed)
Erin Brooks, Director of Customer Energy Solutions, SoCalGas and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed)
15 Minute Break
Hon. Janice Hahn – Video Remarks
Supervisor, County of Los Angeles and Chair, LA Metro
Chief Executive Officer, LA Metro and Immediate Past Chair, Mobility 21 (confirmed)
Mayor, City of Los Angeles and Board Member, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Presented by
Carl Guardino (confirmed)
Chair, California Transportation Commission
Metro’s Long Beach-East LA Corridor Mobility Investment Plan Task Force
Hon. Grace Napolitano, Representative, U.S. House of Representatives (in abstentia)
Jack and Laura Dangermond, Founders, Environmental Systems Research Institute (in abstentia)
researcher — with 25 of those years at The Walt Disney Company. Lanny holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in electrical engineering from Columbia University and he has invented and patented many forward-looking technologies that allow Disney and, ultimately, the theatrical community at large to create new magic, illusions and entertainment. With 106 patents to his name, he is Disney’s most prolific inventor. His work can be seen throughout Disney’s theme parks, resorts and cruise ships worldwide.
15 Minute Break
Afternoon Breakout Sessions, Magic Kingdom Ballroom
Danielle Borja, President/CEO, Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce and Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed)
Mark Fisher, Director of National Sales, New Flyer (confirmed)
Maria S. Salinas, President & CEO, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed)
Michael Christensen, Chief Development Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (confirmed)
Kiana Valentine, Executive Director, Transportation California (confirmed)
David Azevedo, Associate State Director, AARP California (confirmed)
Ryan Chamberlain, Chief Executive Officer, Transportation Corridor Agencies and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed)
Jay Bradshaw, Commissioner, California Transportation Commission (confirmed)
Afternoon Networking Break, Exhibit Hall
Tom Kim, HDR, will help guide the Mobility 21 transportation executives through an entertaining quiz of transportation terminology, locales and lore. Play and laugh along with this fun “game show” to mark the end of an incredible summit.
Tom Kim, Senior Vice President, HDR and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21
David Aguirre, Executive Director, Imperial County Transportation Commission and Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21 (confirmed)
A special hotel room rate of $344/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/GDMI24A or call (714) 520-5005, M-F from 8 am to 5 pm PST.
Space is limited, room block closes Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. NOTE: Room block may sell out before Sept. 3!
Disneyland Hotel
1150 Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
Hotel phone: 714.778.6600
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 $65 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.
- 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 $65.
Transit
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.
Ticket Store Opens Thursday, May 30, 2024!
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. 18, 2024. Tickets are valid from Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 through Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
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.