Summit Early Bird Registration Closes Friday!

Early bird registration is closing this Friday! Join more than 1,400 transportation stakeholders, industry leaders and elected officials at California’s largest one-day transportation event.

Early Bird Registration: $410
Standard Registration is $525 after May 2
Click here to register online!

Sponsor the Summit!
Sponsorships are selling quickly for the 24th Annual Southern California Transportation Summit on Friday, Sept. 12 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim!

Available Sponsorships:
Titanium – $35,000 (SOLD OUT)
Platinum – $12,000 (4 LEFT)
Gold – $6,500 (19 LEFT)
Copper – $3,500
Bronze – $1,500 (open to registered SBEs, DBEs and non-profits only)

Click here to view more information about the sponsorship packages or contact Kristin Slocum to sign up.


Mobility 21 Advisory Board Member Spotlight:
Pari Amanlou
Vice President of Business Development
FlatironDragados

Pari Amanlou brings two decades of experience spanning engineering and design, project management, business development, commercial management, and executive leadership. Her career journey includes 15 years in the private sector and six years dedicated to public works, municipal projects, and public sector initiatives. Pari currently serves as the Vice President of Business Development for FlatironDragados, overseeing the California and Colorado regions.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Master’s studies in Arctic Engineering, and earned a finance certificate in deploying Renewables and Clean Energy from Yale.

Additionally, she is certified by the Design-Build Institute of America and maintains a strong focus on collaborative delivery projects. Pari is dedicated to fostering connections across communities and industries to create transformative solutions that tackle regional challenges, including climate action, equitable access to energy, and building resilient systems for a sustainable future. Through her work, she aims to shape infrastructure and transportation systems that serve communities today while building a better world for future generations.

Mobility 21 Advisory Board Member Spotlight:
Steve Agor, P.E.
Vice President Business Development
Skanska

Steve Agor, Vice President Business Development for Skanska, leads government affairs, alternative delivery procurements and business development efforts for Skanska’s Civil Western United States business. During his 30+ years in the engineering and construction industry, Steve has led the planning, engineering and construction management of complex infrastructure projects. He enjoys working with customers, utilizing his engineering background, to find innovative solutions that work given each project’s unique constraints of the environmental impacts, community needs, budget limitations and project objectives.

Steve currently focuses on Skanska’s strategic business opportunities; including government affairs, joint venture partnering and designer teaming for alternative delivering procurements. Through these efforts, he works with extended Skanska teams to determine the most cost-effective solution that meet or exceed project goals. Being intentional to build and lead collaborative and diverse pursuit teams, Skanska has been selected as the preferred construction partner for some of the region’s most complex and challenging infrastructure projects.

Volunteering has long been a component of Steve’s professional and personal life. He was President of the California Water Environment Association in 2005, and in addition to being a Mobility21 Advisory Board Member, Steve serves on the Boards for Southern California Partnerships for Jobs, Transportation California and the American Road and Transportation Builders Association as well as currently serving as the Infrastructure Chair for the Inland Empire Economic Partnership and Co-Chair for the Los Angeles Region Chamber of Commerce’s Transportation and Goods Movement Committee. Outside of work, Steve was a 10+ year board member for Lake Forest Little League, served numerous leadership roles for Cub Scouts and continues to volunteer as a Little League Umpire.

Steve earned his civil engineering degree from California State University Long Beach, holds a certificate in Project Management from University California Irvine (Extension) and is a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California. Steve and his wife of over 32 years, Lisa, are now empty nesters and enjoying seeing their three sons – Koby, Brady and Rory – forge their own paths in world.

Summit Platinum Sponsor Spotlight:
Bechtel

As Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation (Bechtel) continues its 37-year relationship supporting the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), there are more projects on the horizon.

Bechtel and RCTC are partnering up on completing the final design for the Metrolink Double Track; a project moving between Moreno Valley and Riverside that includes an upgrade of 6.5 miles of existing freight railroad track.

There’s also work ahead on the proposed I-15 Express Lanes Southern Extension Project (I-15 ELPSE). It will improve and manage traffic operations, congestion, and travel times along the corridor by extending the I-15 ELPSE 15.8 miles from El Cerrito Road in Corona, through Temescal Valley to State Route 74 (Central Avenue) in Lake Elsinore.

Leading the Bechtel team is Nisa Hester, the Project Manager, based in Riverside County and functioning as part of the firm’s Los Angeles office. She has been in the infrastructure industry for 25 years and overseen highway, rail and trail projects with RCTC for over 20 years.

In all, this long-standing partnership between Bechtel and RCTC has yielded $4.4 billion in transportation solutions, including the completion of highway projects which have significantly improved safety and mobility in the county and will continue to do so.

Summit Platinum Sponsor Spotlight:
Parsons

Parsons Contributes to Major Milestone in San Gabriel Valley Light Rail Project

The Foothill Gold Line reached a significant milestone with the completion of the 9.1-mile light rail segment between Glendora and Pomona in Southern California’s San Gabriel Valley. The project, which was substantially completed in January, has now been handed over to LA Metro for final testing, training, and preparations for passenger service, which is expected later this year.

This extension of the Metro Gold Line is an essential piece of the region’s vision for a more connected and sustainable transportation system. Once operational, the light rail will provide a fast, eco-friendly alternative to driving, greatly improving mobility for commuters in the east San Gabriel Valley and connecting them to key destinations, including downtown Los Angeles.

Parsons played a leading role in the design, engineering, and construction management of this vital segment, contributing to a state-of-the-art transit solution that meets the growing demand for more efficient travel in the area.

The completion of this segment will not only enhance transportation options but also provide economic benefits to the region, improving access to jobs, education, and entertainment. The project’s successful delivery is a step forward in Southern California’s broader efforts to reduce traffic congestion and support long-term environmental sustainability.

Summit Platinum Sponsor Spotlight:
SCE

Electrify Your Fleet with SCE’s Programs, Services, and Technical Assistance

Southern California Edison (SCE) provides a myriad of programs and services to help customers meet regulatory requirements and navigate the transition to light, medium, and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles. SCE also offers advisory services to support customers early in the electrification planning phase. Our expert representatives are standing by.

SCE’s Charge Ready Transport Program offers low-to no-cost electrical system upgrades to support the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment for qualifying vehicles. This program provides a unique opportunity for transit agencies and fleet operators choosing to acquire EVs by providing support and reducing the costs associated with the necessary charging infrastructure.

When a customer is approved to participate in the program, SCE will design, construct, and install the necessary infrastructure on both the utility-side and customer-side of the electric meter. If the customer prefers, they can perform the customer-side of the meter electrical work and receive a rebate. Additional rebates are available to school districts, transit agencies, and eligible companies within disadvantaged communities.

Studies have shown that investing in EVs can help businesses save long-term on maintenance, fuel, and other costs. To learn more, please visit crt.sce.com/overview

Local and state officials gather on April 16 to dedicate the completion of the I-5 South County Improvements Project. The $687 million project delivers freeway widening, upgraded interchanges, and pedestrian and bike improvements through a 6.5-mile stretch in South Orange County. Photo courtesy of OCTA.

I-5 South County Improvements Open with Dedication Event Celebrating Smoother Travel Through South Orange County 

Local and state officials gathered recently to commemorate completion of the I-5 South County Improvements Project, a major milestone in enhancing mobility, safety, and connectivity through one of Southern California’s busiest freeway corridors.

The $687 million project, led by the Orange County Transportation Authority in partnership with Caltrans, spans 6.5 miles between SR-73 and El Toro Road. It delivers vital freeway upgrades and modernized infrastructure for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists traveling through the cities of Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest and Laguna Niguel.

“This is a major milestone for South Orange County and the region, and I’m thrilled that we are delivering on our promise to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity for all who rely on the I-5 freeway,” said OCTA Chairman Doug Chaffee, also Orange County’s Fourth District Supervisor. “This project allows residents, workers, and visitors to spend less time sitting in traffic and more time enjoying everything Orange County has to offer.”

The dedication event, held April 16, marked the completion of all major roadway improvements, including:

  • Added second carpool lane between Alicia Parkway and El Toro Road
  • A new regular lane added in each direction
  • Interchange improvements and reconstructed ramps at La Paz Road, Avery Parkway and Los Alisos Boulevard
  • Upgrades to local streets, sidewalks, and bike lanes for improved safety and connectivity
  • Decorative retaining walls reflecting South County’s ranching heritage

Crews broke ground on the project in summer 2019 and worked on the project in three segments, working through unusually heavy rainy seasons and the COVID-19 pandemic to make the important transportation improvements.

With approximately 390,000 vehicles traveling this stretch of freeway each day, the improvements are expected to significantly reduce bottlenecks, enhance safety, and provide more consistent travel times for daily commuters and visitors alike.

“The I-5 South County Improvement Project is another great example of Caltrans’ successful partnership with OCTA,” said Caltrans District 12 Director Lan Zhou. “The improvements on this important highway will create a safer and more efficient travel experience for all motorists. We would like to thank members of the public for your patience during construction. Enjoy the better performing corridor and drive safely.”

The project was funded primarily by Orange County voter-approved Measure M, a half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements, with additional support from state and federal funding sources.

While some final work on landscaping and electrical systems continues, all freeway lanes and major improvements are now open and fully operational.

For ongoing updates, visit www.octa.net/i5south. For more information on OCTA transportation projects, programs and services, visit www.octa.net.

SCAG’s ‘Mobility Hub Design and Implementation Guide’ Helps Local Planners Overcome Obstacles

To support locals in overcoming these challenges and advance mobility hubs across Southern California, SCAG recently published the “Mobility Hub Design and Implementation Guide”—a step-by-step guide for local jurisdictions to consult when navigating the process to identify, develop, and implement mobility hubs in their communities.

Mobility hubs—facilities providing comfortable, seamless transition between different travel modes—are a relatively new transportation and land use planning tool, increasingly implemented around the country and region. Mobility hubs promise a flexible, affordable, and local solution for one of the biggest challenges facing communities of all shapes and sizes in Southern California: how to support more multimodal transportation options.

To read more about the new mobility hubs report, please visit SCAG News.

SCAG Sustainable Communities Program Releases ‘Smart Cities and Mobility Innovations’ Call for Projects Final Report

SCAG recently published the final report for the Sustainable Communities Program – Smart Cities and Mobility Innovations funding cycle. This call for projects funded curb data collection and inventory, technology assessment and adoption, parking management, and permitting process evaluation. These resources supported local jurisdictions in improving the efficiency and performance of the transportation system by implementing curb space management measures that encouraged shared modes, effectively managed parking, and supported commerce and the growth of housing and employment in job centers. For a list of awarded projects and to download the report, visit SCAG News.