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Sponsorships are selling quickly for the 24th Annual Southern California Transportation Summit on Friday, Sept. 12 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim!
Available sponsorships include:
Platinum Sponsorships – $12,500
• Board Dinner (2 LEFT)
• Luncheon Session (1 LEFT)
• Closing Session (3 available)
• VIP Reception (2 LEFT)
• Photo Activation (7 LEFT)
Gold Sponsorships – $6,500
• Breakout Session (4 LEFT)
• Breakfast Buffet (2 available)
• Ice Cream Break (2 available)
• Centerpieces (2 LEFT)
• Coffee Mug Promo Item (1 LEFT)
• Tumbler Promo Item (1 LEFT)
• Hand Sanitizer and Antibacterial Wipes (3 available)
• Clear Travel Bag (2 LEFT)
• Lapel Pin (1 available)
Copper Sponsorships – $3,500
Bronze Sponsorships – $1,500 (open to registered small businesses and nonprofits only)
Click here to view more information about the sponsorship packages or contact Kristin Slocum to sign up.
Mobility 21 Advisory Board Member Spotlight: Steve Agor
Vice President Business Development
Skanska
Steve Agor, Vice President Business Development for Skanska, leads Skanska’s government affairs and alternative delivery procurement business development and proposal efforts for Skanska’s Civil Western United States business, with primary focus on the California transportation market. During his 28 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. Throughout these efforts, he helps Skanska teams determine the most cost-effective solution that meet or exceed the project’s goals. Alternative Delivery project selections in Southern California include LA Metro’s Regional Connector and Westside Phase 1; City of LA’s Sixth Street Viaduct; Caltrans’ North Coast Corridor, SR78 SHOPP Improvements and Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement; SANDAG’s MidCoast Corridor and RCTC’s I-15 Express Lanes and I-15 Express Lanes Southerly Extension 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 currently serves on the Boards for Southern California Partnerships for Jobs, Transportation California and American Road and Transportation Builders Association. At home, Steve was a 10+ year board member for Lake Forest Little League, served numerous leadership roles for Cub Scout Pack 765 – and currently volunteers to umpire Little League baseball games.
Steve earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 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 enjoy Sunday afternoon BBQs hosted by their three sons – Koby, Brady and Rory – and their dogs Daisy and Duke.
Mobility 21 Advisory Board Member Spotlight: Frank Lopez
Public Affairs and Customer Solutions
SoCalGas
Frank Lopez is director of public and customer affairs at SoCalGas where he oversees local government relations, public affairs, franchise agreements, and management of large commercial and industrial accounts.
Prior to joining SoCalGas, Frank served as director of public policy for the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
Lopez holds a bachelor’s degree in business economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara and a master’s degree in public policy from University of California at Los Angeles where he was a Bohnett Mayoral Public Service Fellow in the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Economic Development.
Frank serves on the board of Los Angeles Conservation Corps and the Advisory Board of Mobility 21.
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, Turnbull Canyon Road Grade Separation
Summit Platinum Sponsor Spotlight: Accenture
Across California and beyond, the future of mobility is shaped not only by infrastructure investment, but by how thoughtfully those investments are delivered. At Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects (I&CP), we partner with public agencies to navigate this complexity, bringing together technical expertise, disciplined management practices, and a strong commitment to safety, stewardship, and long-term value.
From early planning through construction and closeout, our teams help translate vision into reality, delivering projects that enhance connectivity, strengthen communities, and safeguard public resources.
Our work in California is grounded in a strong local presence and long-standing relationships with agencies, partners, and communities. This foundation allows us to build trust, foster collaboration, and support consistent outcomes across programs and projects.
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Turnbull Canyon Road Grade Separation Project reflects this approach. In partnership with the City of Industry and Los Angeles County, this $70 million program replaces a hazardous at grade crossing with an 897-foot viaduct over the Union Pacific Railroad, improving safety and regional mobility.
Accenture I&CP provides comprehensive construction management services, supporting safe, coordinated delivery while minimizing disruption and advancing long term community value.
Senator Catherine Blakespear speaks at press conference as part of the Caltrans Build North Coast Corridor (NCC) Program.
Summit Platinum Sponsor Spotlight: Bodewell Group
Across California, public agencies are shaping the future of our communities through leadership in transportation system planning and investment to serve today’s needs while creating lasting value for generations to come. Achieving that vision requires thoughtful, inclusive community engagement that builds trust by keeping communities informed and involved.
That’s where Bodewell Group (formerly Southwest Strategies Group) comes in. As one of the largest public outreach firms in the West focused on infrastructure communications, our full-service agency with more than 140 professionals helps clients connect ambition with understanding. Through strategic storytelling and meaningful engagement, we ensure diverse voices are heard and empowered to participate in the decisions that will define their communities.
For more than 25 years, we’ve partnered with agencies to help plan and deliver more than $100 billion in critical infrastructure and development projects, drawing on deep experience in public outreach, government affairs, media relations, community engagement, digital strategy and coalition building. Our work spans projects that are reshaping mobility across California, including the Caltrans I-5 North Coast Corridor Program, SANDAG SR-11/Otay Mesa East Port of Entry, OCTA OC Streetcar and VTA BART Silicon Valley Extension.
If you’re focused on building a better tomorrow, let Bodewell Group help turn today’s vision into tomorrow’s legacy. Learn more at bodewellgroup.com.
Kimley-Horn delivers effective teams and strategies to implement innovative solutions for major projects across the United States.
Summit Platinum Sponsor Spotlight: Kimley-Horn
Kimley-Horn is proud to sponsor the 2026 Mobility 21 Summit and to serve as a trusted partner to some of Southern California’s leading regional transportation agencies, such as Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), and San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). Our team brings decades of experience delivering major rail, bus, and complete streets projects that advance mobility, equity, and sustainability.
For LA Metro, we have supported high-impact projects such as the Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station Improvement, Rail to Rail Active Transportation Corridor, and electric bus charging infrastructure, in preparation for global events like the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. For SGVCOG, we developed transit improvements for the SGV Forward Project to enhance mobility in the San Gabriel Valley ahead of the 2028 Olympics and Paralympic Games. With SANDAG, we have delivered on-call bus rapid transit services, advanced planning for regional corridors, and smart city technology deployments. For RCTC, we provide strategic planning and feasibility studies for integrated, multimodal networks in Riverside County.
Our expertise extends to transportation planning for high-profile events, including the FIFA World Cup and major stadiums such as SoFi. With 17 California offices, Kimley-Horn delivers forward-thinking mobility strategies that connect planning, technology, and design for future events in California’s communities.
How L.A. Is Preparing Transportation and Mobility for the 2028 Games
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) delivered an update on the status of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Transportation Plan to the Los Angeles City Council Transportation Committee on Wednesday. LADOT shared updates on First Last Mile, mobility and safety projects, and preparedness for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Games. LADOT is releasing a comprehensive report detailing workstreams the Department is leading to prepare for the Games and workstreams in partnership with Caltrans and LA Metro.
Pictured (left to right): U.S. Rep. Lou Correa, D-Calif.; and Ball.
OCBC Engages Federal Leaders on Key Economic Priorities
OCBC President and CEO Jeff Ball was in Washington, D.C. this past week, meeting with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and members of Orange County’s congressional delegation.
Discussions focused on advancing policies that support economic growth, including reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Act, federal permitting reform and workforce challenges being faced by businesses, which includes the need for meaningful immigration reform.
Coachella Valley Rail Advances to Next Stop as Commission Approves $80 Million for Environmental Study
CV Rail project moves into next phase of environmental work
On January 29, Coachella Valley Rail (CV Rail) reached an exciting new milestone with the Commission’s approval of $80 million to HDR Engineering to begin the next phase of environmental studies, helping move the project one step closer to reality. This proposed passenger rail service will expand mobility choices in southern California, connecting communities, fueling economic growth, and giving travelers a fast, convenient choice to move across the region.
“CV Rail is a vital transportation investment that will connect Riverside County — particularly the San Gorgonio Pass and Coachella Valley — with the rest of Southern California through daily passenger rail service. This project delivers benefits that will positively impact our region for generations. At its core, CV Rail is all about offering residents, visitors, and commuters better choices and smart alternatives to traveling solely by automobile,” said Raymond Gregory, Chair of RCTC and Mayor of Cathedral City. “While there is still work ahead, today’s decision brings us one important step closer to construction.”
This next phase will include the preparation and delivery of an environmental document that meets all state and federal regulatory requirements, design, and station planning in collaboration with Caltrans and other partners. The Commission unanimously certified the Final Tier 1/Program-Level Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report in 2022. In 2023, the Federal Rail Administration added CV Rail to the Corridor ID program – putting the project in a position to better compete for federal funding to advance to final design and construction.
Once completed, CV Rail will establish daily intercity passenger rail service along a proposed 144-mile corridor connecting Los Angeles and the Coachella Valley, with planned stops at Los Angeles Union Station, Riverside, and destinations in the Coachella Valley. The project, along with future investments in our region’s rail network, represents the Commission’s ongoing commitment to delivering transportation projects that offer Riverside County residents convenient mobility options.
Learn more about how CV Rail will transform travel in the region: rctc.org/cvr
Port of Long Beach float at Cambodia Town parade.
Port of Long Beach Sponsorship Call Open May 1-29
Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for the Port of Long Beach’s Community Sponsorship Program, which funds community events and activities that help inform residents about the Port. The events center on the arts, environment, education, social justice and historic preservation.
Community groups may submit sponsorship applications online from May 1 through 5 p.m. Friday, May 29. Events in this sponsorship call must be after Aug. 1. Applicants are advised to plan well in advance, as this allows time for the review, consideration and recommendation process prior to a decision by the Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Applications are judged on how effectively the proposed events and activities can help the Port inform the community of its critical role as an environmental steward, economic engine and job creator. Events chosen should include promotional, marketing and community outreach opportunities for the Port. The sponsored events and programs help spread awareness about the Port’s operations, initiatives and community investment.
If sponsorship applicants have questions about the program or application process, the Port is holding drop-in office hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays May 6, May 13 and May 20 in the Port Administration Building Lobby, 415 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach 90802.
For more information on the Port’s Community Sponsorship Program and how to apply, go to www.polb.com/sponsorships.
The Port accepts sponsorship applications three times a year, in January, May and September. For the previous call in January, Harbor Commissioners awarded a record 364 community sponsorships totaling $1,174,900.
The Port of Long Beach is building the Port of the Future, guided by its bold new 2050 vision and a plan to double current container volumes to 20 million by 2050. By strategically modernizing the Port’s infrastructure with $3.3 billion in capital investments over the next 10 years and developing digital systems to dramatically enhance efficiency and visibility, the Port is also becoming the world’s first zero-emissions port. Today the Port moves cargo valued at $300 billion a year and generates 2.7 million jobs across the U.S., as it continues to lead the world on sustainability programs and plans to double those benefits by doubling volume. As one of only 18 commercial strategic seaports in the U.S. with a duty to support force deployment during national defense emergencies, a community partner that offers $3 million per year in sponsorships for local nonprofits and a major catalyst for workforce development creating opportunities for students far and wide, the Port is well-positioned for even higher achievements. After all, industry leaders named Long Beach “The Best West Coast Seaport in North America” for a seventh consecutive year and “The Best Green Seaport” in 2025. The Port of Long Beach. Always open. Always moving.
Media Contact: Art Marroquin, Port of Long Beach Media Relations Manager, art.marroquin@polb.com
2026 ‘State of the Region’ Report Released
SCAG staff presented the “2026 State of the Region” report to the SCAG Joint Policy Committee meeting in April.
The presentation detailed SCAG’s increasing development activity for the Connect SoCal 2050 Regional Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy. During this meeting, members heard updates on data collection and inputs for this next plan cycle along with highlights from the “2026 State of the Region,” which lays the groundwork for planning activities to roll out over the next year.
SCAG’s “2026 State of the Region” report examines baseline conditions in the SCAG region to identify emergent issues and future regional planning needs. The report tracks progress across Southern California on implementing strategies from the four pillars of Connect SoCal 2024: mobility, communities, environment, and economy.
To learn more and download the full report, visit SCAG News.