Mobility 21 Southern California Transportation Advocacy Coalition Announces Two New Board Members Mobility 21 is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members, Danielle Borja of the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, and John Hakel with Rebuild SoCal Partnership. Danielle Borja is the President/CEO for the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, one of the largest Chambers in the state of California with over 900 business members, serving the cities of Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and Agoura Hills. This regional Chamber also oversees the Conejo Valley Tourism Improvement District, promoting local tourism, and the Greater Conejo Valley Community Foundation that provides grants to local nonprofits. John Hakel is the Executive Director at Rebuild SoCal Partnership. The partnership is comprised of 2,750 construction firms who employ more than 90,000 union workers in the 12 counties of Southern California. Their mission is to engage elected [...]

Mobility 21 Advisory Board Member Spotlight: Steve Huff West Region Transportation Practice Leader Michael Baker International Steve Huff, PE is Vice President and West Region Transportation Practice Leader for Michael Baker International (Michael Baker). In this role, he advances the practice while guiding a robust team of transportation professionals throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, and Seattle on projects ranging in size and complexity. Based in Orange County (CA), Steve has spent more nearly four decades working with public- and private-sector clients to improve transportation infrastructure. His experience has included the planning and design of major highway improvements and management of complex interstate freeway projects totaling more than $5 billion in construction cost. During his 37-year career with Michael Baker, Steve has worked extensively with clients including Caltrans, OCTA, TCA, Metro, RCTC, and SBCTA. Serving as Design Manager, his most recent project success includes completion of the $673 [...]

Humanizing Transportation 2020 Mobility 21 Summit By Kat Janowicz Mobility 21 Leaders Open Up about Equity and Recovery The board members of Mobility 21 are in the business of moving people and goods. During the group’s 2020 summit, they took leadership to its highest level: They inspired. It’s important to acknowledge the role that transportation infrastructure plays in perpetuating systemic racism, said Metrolink CEO Stephanie Wiggins. “I’m proud of Mobility 21 for not only acknowledging it, but then stating that we’re committed to transform the way we all do business in transportation to help close the gap of racial inequality and to better serve our communities of color. It says Mobility 21 is not going to be standing on the sidelines.” READ MORE Mobility 21 Advisory Board Member Spotlight: Hasan Ikhrata Executive Director San Diego Association of Governments Considered one of the preeminent transportation planning experts in the nation, Hasan Ikhrata [...]

Mobility 21 Hosts 2020 Virtual Summit Mobility 21 was honored to present the 19th annual Southern California Transportation Summit virtually this year! The Summit featured incredible discussions, expert panelists, face time networking, 3D exhibitor booths and engaging live chats during the General and Breakout Sessions. 2020 Virtual Summit by the Numbers: • 2 days – Thursday, Sept. 17 - Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 • Nearly 1,000 registered attendees • 3 General Sessions • 8 Breakout Sessions • More than 60 speakers • More than 70 virtual exhibitors across 15 expo floors Here's what people are saying: “Mobility 21 has set a precedent for conferences that all others will be measured! Congratulations! That was amazing! All of the speakers and panels were fantastic, but that closing session today was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. Others have used the word “riveting” - and I can’t think of another [...]

Mobility 21 Summit Advance Registration Closes This Friday! This Friday is the cutoff to register for the Virtual Summit and receive a Bento Box,* conference bag and program mailed to your office or home (while supplies last)! *Depending on ticket eligibility. Closing Session Highlight: CEO ROUNDTABLE: EQUITY AND RECOVERY Mobility 21 is pleased to announce our Closing Session CEO Roundtable: Equity and Recovery. Please join us virtually on Friday, Sept. 18 for this panel discussion with the leading transportation executives of Southern California who will share how they are dealing with the intertwined issues of equity and recovery during the ongoing emergency and throughout the coming year. Closing Session Moderator: Charles T. Brown, MPA, CPD, LCI Senior Researcher, Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center and Adjunct Professor, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey View the full agenda [...]

Mobility 21 Summit Agenda Announced! Early Bird Registration Closes Today! The 2020 Mobility 21 Summit agenda is now available to view online! Click here to plan your day on Thursday, Sept. 17 and Friday, Sept. 18. Agenda: Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Expo Hall Open) 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM – Opening General Session 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM – Breakout Sessions 1:  CHAIRMANS’ ROUNDTABLE: STEPPING UP TO 2020’S CHALLENGES 2:  OPEN MIC ON MOBILITY: ZOOMERS AND MILLENNIALS 3:  TECHNOLOGY NOW! 4:  RESILIENCY MATTERS 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM – Luncheon General Session Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Expo Hall Open) 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM – Breakout Sessions 5:  WHAT’S THE NEW NORMAL: A STATE AND FEDERAL POLICY DISCUSSION 6:  MOVING GOODS IN CORONA-TIMES 7:  LET’S TALK REVENUE 8:  A BUILDER’S VISION POST-COVID-19 10:00 AM - 11:00 [...]

The Summit is Going Virtual! Preview the 3D Expo and Ballroom Now! We are pleased to provide a “SNEAK PEEK” of the all-new, completely custom virtual conference and expo hall experience Mobility 21 is designing. Additional features are being developed such as a virtual business card exchange, expo booth chat function, video chatrooms with agency leaders, hidden “Easter eggs” throughout the expo for chances to win prizes, and more! Click the buttons below to preview the Summit! 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 *Depending on ticket eligibility Registration: Early Bird: $210 (until July 31) Student/Military Personnel: $165 Late [...]

  Mobility 21 Advisory Board Member Spotlight: Mark Baza Executive Director Imperial County Transportation Commission In May 2010, Mark Baza was appointed as the Executive Director of the Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICTC). ICTC is the Regional Transportation Planning and Transit Agency for Imperial County. ICTC recently celebrated its 7th anniversary as it was established as a County Transportation Commission in 2009 under Senate Bill 607 (Ducheny) and became a new agency effective Jan. 1, 2010. Under the direction of the Commission, Mark led the development of the new agency’s organizational structure, staffing and work programs. ICTC is one of six County Transportation Commissions within the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region. SCAG is the federally mandated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the six counties and as is recognized as the largest MPO in the United States. As the regional transportation planning agency for Imperial, [...]

Mobility 21 Advisory Board Member Spotlight: Farid Hamad Vice President, Construction Western Region Lane Construction Corporation Farid has been with Lane for more than 34 years. He began his career as a Job Engineer in 1985 in Virginia and has steadily worked his way up to his current position of Vice President of Construction for the Western Region of the USA. Currently, He is responsible for Lane projects in Southern California including the Gerald Desmond Bridge in Long Beach and the I-10 Express Lanes in San Bernardino County. Also, he is responsible for projects in Seattle including the I-405 Express Lanes from Renton to Bellevue and the Ballard Ship Canal Tunnel. He also oversees the regional office in Henderson, Nevada. Prior to this position he was President of Lane Worldwide Infrastructure, Inc. (from 2011 to 2017) which made him responsible for all of Lane’s International operations. [...]