Multimodal Transportation Professionals Gather at Sustainable Transportation Summit
The Sustainable Transportation Summit features national, regional and local experts
LOUISVILLE, Colo – From self-driving cars to the future of transportation throughout the state of
Colorado, Commuting Solutions’ Sustainable Transportation Summit on May 9th at the Longmont
Museum convenes industry thought leaders whose work in sustainable mobility and land-use
development is transforming how communities are connected and redefining the travel experience
across the state and nation.
“Our vision for the northwest metro region includes a rich blend of multimodal travel options accessible
to our community,” said Audrey DeBarros, Executive Director, Commuting Solutions. “The Sustainable
Transportation Summit is an opportunity to share the successes of our region and learn from
communities throughout the state and beyond.”
The Sustainable Transportation Summit will feature local and regional speakers, breakout sessions and
ample networking opportunities for attendees to create lasting connections. The complete agenda for
the Sustainable Transportation Summit is as follows:
Sustainable Transportation Summit Agenda
7:15 a.m. Morning Networking & Opening Remarks
8:00 a.m. Breakout Session One
The Reality of Autonomous Vehicle Planning Today for the Future
Patrick Picard, Transportation Planner, Fehr & Peers Transportation Consultants
Lauren Isaac, Director of Business Initiatives, EasyMile
Kathleen Bracke, Go Boulder Manager, City of Boulder
Session moderated by Mizraim Cordero, VP of Government Affairs, Denver Metro
Chamber of Commerce.
Bus Rapid Transit as a Catalyst for Economic Development
Featured Speaker: Steve Long, Project Manager, HDR Inc.
9:15 a.m. Breakout Session Two
Denver’s New Multi-Modal Frontier
Chrissy Fanganello, Director of Transportation & Mobility, City & County of Denver
TNCs & Public Transit: Harmony or Competition?
Pete Mickartz, Senior Manager of Enterprise Sales, Chariot
Amy Johnson, Senior Planner, UrbanTrans North America
Dave Britton, General Manager, Uber
Session moderated by Paul DesRocher, Manager, RTD
10:30 a.m. Breakout Session Three
Future of Mobility: Self-Driving Cars, Rapidly Traveling Pods & More
Amy Ford, Chief of Advanced Mobility, CDOT
Peter Kozinski, Director, RoadX Program CDOT
Connecting Communities: The Rise of Bike Share
Adrian Albus, Director of Growth Strategy, Zagster
Kevin Bell, Marketing and Sales Director, Boulder B-cycle
David ‘DK’ Kemp, Senior Transportation Planner, City of Boulder
Sam Sadle, Director of Strategic Development, LimeBike
Patrick Quintana, General Manager, Ofo
Session moderated by Marni Ratzel, Transportation Planning Consultant
11:30 a.m. Mobile Tour
Discover Longmont: A Mobile Tour of Longmont’s Transit Oriented Communities
Featured Speakers: Shawn Lewis, Assistant City Manager, City of Longmont; Phil
Greenwald, Transportation Planner, City of Longmont.
The Sustainable Transportation Summit is on Wednesday, May 9 from 7:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the
Longmont Museum. Tickets are $90.00 for members, $100.00 for non-members. Limited exhibit spaces
are available starting at $115. For additional information about the Sustainable Transportation Summit,
please visit: http://bit.ly/2nNrvk9
