2023 Urbanism Next Conference
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Safer Communities with Commercial Loading Zones
Location: Oregon Convention Center - C-120
Demand for access to the curb in cities is skyrocketing, resulting in oversubscribed commercial loading zones and decreased pedestrian safety. A recent survey conducted by the Oakland Department of Transportation found that loading zones were occupied an average of 95 percent of the time, and illegally occupied 45 percent of the time. This often results in blocked bus stops and bus and bike lanes, which can create acute safety issues. To solve this problem, cities are beginning to pilot smart commercial loading zones leading to better curb access for last mile deliveries and safer streets for community members.
CE Credits for APA, AIA, and ASLA, should be available for many sessions and workshops. More information on this will be available shortly.
Presenters
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Kerby Olsen, Oakland Department of Transportation |
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Kelly Rula, University of Washington Urban Freight Lab As the Urban Freight Lab's director for policy and partnerships, Kelly leads innovative funding strategies and new partnerships and contributes a policy lens to current and future research projects. Before joining the SCTL, Kelly managed the New Mobility team at the Seattle Department of Transportation. Her team oversaw shared mobility programs, led policy and strategic direction for new mobility services like autonomous vehicles and urban freight, and advised on data and technology innovations to help prepare for the future of transportation in Seattle. |
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Marla Westervelt, Populus Populus’s Principal Planner, Marla Westervelt, has spent her career driving mobility outcomes that are in the public interest. With over a decade of transportation experience, Marla spent her early career working at the Eno Center for Transportation where she led research efforts from digital cities to aviation. From there she headed to LA Metro, where she was a founding member of the Office of Extraordinary Innovation. She left to be an early employee of Bird Rides, leading global data sharing policy and business development. Additionally, she led business development efforts at MobilityData. Most recently, Marla led ReMo's research team. |
