Mobility 21 Summit to Return to Disneyland Hotel Friday, Sept. 5 Save the date for Mobility 21’s 13th Annual Southern California Transportation Summit, presented by CH2M HILL. More than 1,000 transportation leaders and elected officials are expected to attend California’s largest one-day transportation event on Friday, Sept. 5 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. Sponsorship opportunities will open to the public March 1. The Big Three for Secretary Anthony Foxx: Greater Efficiency, Long-term Planning And Sustainable Transportation Funding As United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Secretary, Anthony Foxx oversees the formulation of national transportation policy and promotes intermodal transportation. This month, Secretary Foxx provides Mobility 21 with an update on his first few months at the helm of U.S. DOT, the future of transportation funding and reauthorization. M21: What were your priorities during your first six months as Secretary? AF: As Secretary of Transportation, my [...]

Mobility 21’s Year in Review Season’s greetings from Mobility 21! This year, Mobility 21 continued to expand its network to help bring investment to Southern California’s transportation system. With your help, we influenced important legislation and celebrated several milestone moments. Here are some of Mobility 21’s highlights from 2013: Mobility 21 testified before members of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee on strategies for goods movement investment in Southern California. Mobility 21 hosted the first Mobility 21 Legislative Dinner to honor “Champions of Transportation.” The event in Sacramento attracted more than 100 people, including elected officials, transportation leaders and business professionals. Mobility 21 advocated for the inclusion of Southern California representatives on the National Freight Advisory Committee, which resulted in the appointment of Assemblymember Bonnie Lowenthal, California Transportation Commissioner Fran Inman, Port of Hueneme Executive Director Kristin Decas, and University of Southern California’s Gen Giuliano to [...]

Mobility 21 to Co-Host Holiday Reception Honoring California Transportation Commission Join Mobility 21, together with the Riverside County Transportation Commission, the San Bernardino Associated Governments, Inland Action and Monday Morning Group, at a holiday reception honoring the California Transportation Commission. The reception is Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Mission Inn in Riverside. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with transportation and business leaders while toasting to the holiday season! Click here to register. Sponsorships available $500: Includes logo on event marketing and one complimentary ticket $250 (small businesses and nonprofits only): Includes company name on event marketing and one complimentary ticket Contact Kristin Slocum to sponsor at kslocum@mobility21.com or 949.288.6884. Congressman Duncan Shares Insight on New Freight Report This month we turn our attention to Rep. John J. Duncan, Jr. (R-TN), Chairman of the Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation. The Panel recently [...]

Summit Sponsorship and Registration Deadline Fast-Approaching With the Mobility 21 Summit almost a month away, don’t miss out on these great opportunities to get noticed at California’s largest one-day transportation event. Sponsor the Summit: Join more than 90 businesses in supporting Mobility 21’s mission to bring increased investment in transportation home to Southern California. The deadline to sponsor the Summit is Friday, Oct. 11. A variety of sponsorships are still available: Platinum: Closing Session Gold: Breakout Session WiFi Mobile Summit Web App Silver: Afternoon Networking Break Unlimited Bronze and Copper sponsorships available Sign up for an expo table: Not sure about a full sponsorship but want to have an expo booth at the Summit? A limited number of expo spaces are now available for purchase. Click here to exhibit or contact Sara Costin atscostin@mobility21.com. Expo Booth: $1,000 ($500 for small businesses and nonprofits) Advertise with us: [...]

Mobility 21 Announces Summit Award Winners For the past 12 years, Mobility 21 has recognized leaders in the transportation industry for their tremendous contributions to the mobility of Southern California. Mobility 21 is proud to announce the 2013 award winners whom will be recognized at a luncheon ceremony during the Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the JW Marriott at L.A. Live. Transportation Visionary Award Hon. Edmund G. Brown (invited) Governor, State of California   Lifetime Achievement Award Hon. Ray LaHood (invited) Former Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation   Public Sector Leader of the Year Award Hon. Karen Spiegel Chair, Riverside County Transportation Commission and Vice Mayor, City of Corona   Private Sector Leader of the Year Award Bill Bennett Former Southern California Area Manager, HDR and Former Advisory Board Member, Mobility 21 Mobility 21 Tribute Award Bimla Rhinehart Former Executive Director, California Transportation Commission “Through [...]

Mobility 21 Summit Goes Mobile Check out Mobility 21’s new Summit mobile website for this year’s conference on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the JW Marriott at L.A. Live! Get the latest conference updates Learn more about Summit speakers Connect with fellow conference attendees See who’s sponsoring Reserve a hotel room at the special Mobility 21 rate Get directions View conference layouts And more! Conference highlights include: Expanded dialogue engaging stakeholders from transportation, energy, water, education and healthcare Eight thought-provoking breakout sessions More than 100 exhibitors A hospitality suite with complimentary seated massages, streaming CNN, old-school video games and snacks to energize you throughout the day Complimentary travel options, including free Metrolink roundtrip service / Metro TAP card, complimentary self-parking and secure bike storage Special discounted rate for students and military personnel Click here to register now! There’s still time to sponsor the Summit Sponsor the largest one-day transportation [...]

It's Official: Senate Confirms Anthony Foxx As Next Transportation Secretary In a unanimous vote yesterday, Anthony R. Foxx was confirmed by the Senate to serve as the next U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary. Serving as Mayor of Charlotte, N.C. since 2009, Foxx helped lead the way on several transportation initiatives in the city, including a streetcar project, expansion of the airport and extension of a light-rail line. He will replace outgoing Secretary Ray LaHood. Summit Registration Opens Monday Registration opens Monday, July 1 for California’s largest one-day transportation conference and expo on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the JW Marriott at L.A. Live. “Connecting the Dots: Linking Infrastructure, Education & Healthcare,” the theme of this year’s Southern California Transportation Summit, promises to bring together more than 1,000 transportation stakeholders, industry leaders, elected officials and community activists. This year’s Summit will expand the dialogue beyond traditional stakeholders by focusing [...]

More than 43 percent of the nation’s imports enter the Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles, Hueneme and San Diego — creating jobs, income and tax revenue in all 50 states. BREAKING: Mobility 21's Kristin Decas and Fran Inman to Serve on National Freight Advisory Committee Today U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the members of the National Freight Advisory Committee, including Mobility 21 Advisory Board Members Kristin Decas and Fran Inman. This important 47-member committee will provide recommendations to the Secretary to improve the national freight transportation system. “The strength of our economy and the strength of our national freight system go hand in hand,” said Secretary LaHood in a statement. “The members of this committee understand firsthand the critical importance of freight movement, and their valuable insight will help ensure that our system is more secure and better connected.” Decas and Inman's fluency in [...]

Charlotte, N.C. Mayor Foxx Tapped To Be Next U.S. DOT Secretary Yesterday President Obama announced his nomination of Anthony R. Foxx to replace outgoing U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Serving as Mayor of Charlotte, N.C. since 2009, Foxx helped lead the way on several transportation initiatives in the city, including a streetcar project, expansion of the airport and extension of a light-rail line. Once confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Foxx will take the helm as Secretary of Transportation. Click here to watch a video of the nomination. Sponsorships Now Open for Inaugural Mobility 21 Legislative Dinner Join the Mobility 21 Board of Directors and Advisory Board Members in honoring Southern California's champions of transportation at our first-ever legislative dinner. We will roll out the red carpet to thank several of our region's legislators for their tireless work and leadership in transportation. Tuesday, June 11 5-6 [...]