Agenda

How do cities approach planning for mobility? We will learn about how some cities in Europe and elsewhere have shifted from a “predict and provide” mindset, which plans for the future based on the assumptions of present patterns and trends, to a “vision and validate” mindset, which works backwards from a shared goal of what is desired. European communities have successfully switched their trajectories and reduced congestion, deprioritized car-based planning, improved mobility, improved air quality, and reduced GHG emissions. It can be done! 

Our speakers will guide us through this history and unpack the suite of TDM approaches that, once the vision was established, have helped cities achieve their mobility and livability goals. 

Paul Curtis, Director – Transport and Mobility Planning, SLR Consulting, (London, England)

In this session, you will participate in a “mini-charrette” workshop where we explore types of policies, programs, and infrastructure investments that have helped other cities reach the tipping point in TDM adoption, develop a toolkit of measures, and prioritize and apply a mix to a real-world community: yours.

Our workshop will cover policies for transportation and development, infrastructure investments, programs that engage the public, development strategies that maximize land-use benefits for transportation, and implementation steps. We will think through desired co-benefits for the environment, community health, the city economy, social/quality of life and equity, and community resilience and sustainability.

Planning for changing a City’s path should address key strategies and starting points which may include pricing strategies, infill development, transportation investments, TDM programs, pilot programs, incremental changes, and stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Participants will be encouraged to look for concepts that can help their city advance TDM adoption through visible successes and quick wins, public engagement and education, economic incentives and benefits, policy integration and coordination, political leadership and vision, and data/evidence-based decision making.

As we near the end of the session, we will gather and recap the results of the workshop and each of us will carry home new experience to help us plan more effectively for TDM in our community.

This session will explore the dynamic interplay between public transit agencies, micro-transit solutions, and private transportation services. As cities grow and evolve, finding the right balance between these transportation modes is crucial for meeting the diverse needs of commuters while promoting sustainability and efficiency. Attendees will gain insights into how these different services can complement each other and learn from real-world case studies demonstrating successful integration.

Johann Webber, Program Director, Perimeter Connects, Senior Program Associate, Alta Planning + Design

Explore grants and funding opportunities -How to identify funding sources and what to Put in Your Application and Identify Feasible Goals to Achieve Within Your Grant Cycle.

Call to Action - Defining Equity for your City and TDM Audience- including everyone into the TDM conversation.