2023 Urbanism Next Conference
The App-Less MaaS: Building the System of Transportation Alternatives
Location: Oregon Convention Center - C-123
Mobility-as-a-Service conversations nearly always devolve into discussions of apps and payment methods. But an app with no options will not create the shift we want to see to sustainable mobility. What are the actions cities can undertake to support a singular mobility "system" which accommodates multiple modes and trip types? What are the barriers in terms of funding, data, and infrastructure, and how are they surmounted? In this panel, the panelists will talk about MaaS without mentioning the word "app" once- focusing on the service offerings- with lessons from across the US and Europe.
CE Credits for APA, AIA, and ASLA, should be available for many sessions and workshops. More information on this will be available shortly.
Presenters
Alex Pazuchanics, Vianova Alex Pazuchanics is the Head of Policy and Innovation at Vianova, where he helps cities meet their mobility challenges through creative use of data and policy. Vianova works with more than 40 cities across the world to promote and manage emerging forms of transportation. Previously, he was the Mobility Solutions Manager for the City of Seattle, where he managed sustainable, shared, electric, and autonomous mobility programs. He is also the former Assistant Director for Policy, Planning, and Permitting at the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure. Alex is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and George Washington University. |
Karina Ricks, CityFi Karina has long been a change-maker across a diversity of sectors. Starting her career in international economic development and democracy-building, she turned her attention to the home front working to make U.S. cities more equitable and sustainable. She led transportation departments in both DC and Pittsburgh and now works to advance civic innovation and positive private enterprises as a Partner with Cityfi. |
Ben Rosenblatt, Seattle Department of Transportation Ben is a Principal Planner on SDOT's Policy & Planning team, and has been at SDOT since 2018. He is co-leading the Department's effort to develop a Climate Emergency Response Framework (CERF) and brings forth strategic planning, transportation policy and design, and mobility programs experience to his current role. |