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PAVING THE WAY: THE FUTURE OF A TECHNOLOGICALLY CONNECTED MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
 
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) are offering a two-day, interactive virtual peer exchange focused on the integration of innovative transportation technologies. Multimodal transportation systems are becoming more advanced, with innovative technologies set to revolutionize the transportation industry within the next decade. Analysts forecast that CAVs, UAS, and AAM are fast-growing, multi-billion dollar industries that will revolutionize how people and goods move across the country. These technologies possess significant potential to reduce travel times, advance the goal of zero fatalities, expand throughputs, enhance quality-of-life, and improve the efficiency of transportation systems. Don't miss this important opportunity to learn from industry experts across the country.
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AGENDA

TUESDAY
August 31, 2021

Welcome
Keeping Utah Moving
8:30 a.m. MDT
  • Carlos Braceras, Executive Director, Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)
  • Ivan Marrero, Utah Division Administrator, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

National Experts Panel
Paving the Way: The Future of Transportation
9:00 a.m. MDT
  • Parimal Kopardekar, Director of Aeronautics Research Institute, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  • Michael Huerta, Former Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  • Steve Kuciemba, National ITS & C/AV Practice Lead, WSP

Technology Panel
Staying on the Cutting Edge of Multimodal Technologies
10:00 a.m. MDT
  • Blaine Leonard, Transportation Technology Engineer, UDOT
  • James Grimsley, Executive Director of Advanced Technology Initiatives, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Transportation Commissioner, Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT)
  • Clint Harper, Urban Air Mobility Fellow, Urban Movement Labs

Operations & Safety Panel
Integration of CAV & AAM into a Multimodal Transportation System
11:00 a.m. MDT
  • David Fleckenstein, Director of Aeronautics, Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
  • Paul Wheeler, Director of Aerial Innovation, WSP
  • Chris Siavrakas, Transportation Technology Project Manager, UDOT

Regulatory & Policy Panel
At a Crossroads: CAV & AAM Federal & State Policies
12:00 p.m. MDT
  • James Herrera, FAA AAM/UAM Program Manager and Strategic Planner, Air Traffic Organization (ATO)
  • Ron Thaniel, Vice President of Public Policy & Legislative Affairs, Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) of America
  • Michael Sheffield, Transportation Analyst, Wall Consultant Group (WCG)
  • Greg Pecoraro, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO)
 
WEDNESDAY
September 1, 2021
 

AAM Use Case
Advanced Air Mobility: What's Really Taking Off
8:30 a.m. MDT
  • Jared Esselman, Aeronautics Director, UDOT
  • Adrienne Lindgren, Senior Manager of Global Partnerships, Hyundai AAM
  • Emilien Marchand, Director of Ecosystem Partnerships, Wisk

Urban Mobility Panel
The Literal & Figurative Intersection of CAVs & AAM: What's Still Up in the Air
9:30 a.m. MDT
  • Andy Solsvig, Director, Canyonlands Field Airport
  • Nick Holt, Manager, Cedar City Regional Airport
  • Bryant Garret, Manager, Ogden-Hinckley Airport

Strategic Communications Panel
No Roadblocks: How to Strategically Communicate Future-Focused Transportation Technologies
10:30 a.m. MDT
  • Lisa Miller, Traveler Information Manager/Outreach and Growth Manager, UDOT
  • Muriel Xochimitl, President, X-Factor Strategic Communications
  • Rebecca Krawiec, Managing Partner, Convey
  • Linsey Willis, Director of External Affairs, Contra Costa Transportation Authority

CAV Use Cases
Full Speed Ahead: What You Should Know About Connected Automated Vehicle Technology
11:30 a.m. MDT
  • Blaine Leonard, Transportation Technology Engineer, UDOT
  • Faisal Saleem, ITS Branch Manager & MCDOT SMARTDrive Program, Maricopa County
  • Cathy McGhee, Research and Innovation Director, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
  • Raj Ponnaluri, State CAV and Arterial Management Engineer, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)

Capstone Speaker
The Sky's No Longer the Limit: Lessons Learned from Peer Exchange
12:30 p.m. MDT
  • Sam Morrissey, Executive Director, Urban Movement Labs
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