FOR MORE INFORMATION Kristin Slocum, Director of Operations and Communications kslocum@mobility21.com or 949.375.4523 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020     IRVINE, Calif. — 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 [...]

Thought-leaders tackle transportation’s connection to Southern California’s housing crisis, protecting the economy and building resiliency. ANAHEIM, Calif. — National infrastructure experts joined forces today at the Mobility 21 Summit to highlight Southern California pushing boundaries in infrastructure to transform the region’s future. During an exclusive media availability at the Summit with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, thought-leaders provided insight into transportation’s nexus with opportunities and challenges Southern California faces in addressing affordable housing, bolstering the economy and developing resiliency to address our region’s vulnerabilities to climate change, natural disasters and an aging infrastructure system. “In L.A, we’ve always pushed beyond the limits of what’s possible, because we’re not just preparing for the future of transportation — we’re driving it, said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. “This summit is about working as a region to address the challenges of today and make our communities stronger and more resilient [...]

For immediate release: Sept. 23, 2019 Mayor Garcetti and Leaders Reveal Transportation’s Nexus to Housing, Economy and Resiliency WHAT: Media availability for one-on-one Q&A with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and transportation experts at the Mobility 21 Summit. Speakers will provide insight into transportation’s nexus with opportunities and challenges Southern California faces in addressing affordable housing, bolstering the economy and developing resiliency to address our region’s vulnerabilities to climate change, natural disasters and an aging infrastructure system. WHEN: Media Availability: 12:20 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 Summit Conference Duration: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, 2018 WHERE: Registration foyer, Disneyland Hotel, 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802 PARKING: Hosted self-parking for media at the hotel. WHO: Elected officials and dignitaries speaking at the Media Availability include: 1. Hon. Eric Garcetti, Mayor, City of Los Angeles and First Vice Chair, Los Angeles [...]

Potential Repeal of SB 1 Puts Critical Transportation Funding at Risk  FOR MORE INFORMATION Kristin Slocum, Director of Operations and Communications kslocum@mobility21.comor 949.375.4523 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 19, 2018 LOS ANGELES, Calif. — National infrastructure experts joined forces today at the Mobility 21 Summit to highlight the risks and challenges to our transportation infrastructure due to uncertain state and federal funding sources and a multitude of regulatory constraints. Innovative transportation solutions and strategies from around the globe were presented to address these challenges and provide transformative solutions for Southern California’s traveling public. The largest one-day transportation event in the state, the 17thannual Mobility 21 Southern California Transportation Summit attracted more than 1,300 transportation, business and elected leaders. Experts from a broad spectrum of backgrounds addressed the significant challenges facing Southern California’s transportation infrastructure. This year’s conference highlighted California’s position and ability to lead the nation and [...]

Mayor Garcetti and Transportation Leaders Warn “Progress at Risk” in Southern California  FOR MORE INFORMATION Kristin Slocum, Director of Operations and Communications kslocum@mobility21.comor 949.375.4523 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 17, 2018 WHAT: Media availability for one-on-one Q&A with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, key legislators and transportation experts at the Mobility 21 Summit. Mayor Garcetti and speakers will provide insight into Southern California’s progress to-date in implementing funding from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), as well as the progress at risk should funding be eliminated. Last year, the California State Legislature passed SB 1, commonly referred to as the Gas Tax. Throughout the state, the bill provides $5.2 billion per year to fund transportation improvements through increases in the state excise tax on gasoline, sales tax on diesel and vehicle registration fees. The funding helps Southern California deliver highway and road maintenance projects, increased public transit and [...]

More Than $1.2 Billion in Funds Awarded This Week to Southern California Transportation Projects LOS ANGELES, Calif. — California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) Secretary Brian Annis and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti highlighted this week’s California Transportation Commission’s (CTC) award of more than $1.2 billion in competitive Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) state funding for the six-county region represented by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Last year, the California State Legislature passed SB 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Throughout the state, the bill will raise $52 billion over the next decade for transportation – split equally between state and local investments. “Today around California we’re using SB 1 revenue to invest in our state’s future,” said CalSTA Secretary Brian Annis. “Projects around the state will address some of the most congested corridors, fix potholes [...]

More Than $1.2 Billion in Funds Awarded This Week to Southern California Transportation Projects WHAT: Mobility 21 tomorrow will convene state and local officials from across California for a major gathering of Southern California transportation officials committed to fixing California’s crumbling transportation infrastructure with major new investments under Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), passed last year. California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., California State Transportation Agency Secretary Brian Annis, and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will kick off tomorrow’s event at historic Los Angeles Union Station. Speakers will highlight this week’s awards from the California Transportation Commission (CTC) of more than $1.2 billion in competitive SB 1 state funding for the six-county region represented by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Funding will support highway and road maintenance, increased public transit and construction of local priority transportation projects. Speakers will also provide insight into the [...]

Mayor Garcetti and Transportation Leaders Reveal Top 5 Ways Transportation is Transforming California WHAT: Media availability for one-on-one Q&A with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, key legislators and transportation experts at the Mobility 21 Summit. Mayor Garcetti and speakers will provide insight into the innovations and solutions that are being developed and implemented throughout Southern California. During the day-long Summit, more than 1,200 transportation experts and professionals will come together to seek strategies for developing transformative and regionally connected solutions to reduce time spent in traffic and increase mobility options. WHEN: Media Availability: 12:20 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 Summit Conference Duration: 7:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29 WHERE: Registration foyer, Disneyland Hotel, 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim, CA 92802 PARKING: Hosted self-parking for media at the hotel WHO: Elected officials speaking at the Media Availability include: Hon. Eric Garcetti, Mayor, City of [...]

Set to open in 2023, improvements will reduce travel times by adding one regular lane in each direction, along with the 405 Express Lanes toll facility ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority’s board of directors today selected OC 405 Partners to design and construct the I-405 Improvement Project, a major step in the agency’s effort to speed up travel times for roughly 370,000 daily drivers between Costa Mesa and the Los Angeles County line. The project, set to begin construction next year, includes adding one regular lane in each direction – as promised in Measure M, Orange County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements – and building the 405 Express Lanes in the center of the freeway. “Awarding this design-build contract is a significant milestone,” said OCTA Chair Lori Donchak. “We look forward to breaking ground on the single largest project OCTA has undertaken. The [...]