Capital Convergence 2017
Implementing Transportation Technology in the Washington Region and Beyond
#EnoCapCon
When: Thursday – January 26, 2017
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Transportation is at a historical turning point. Thanks to dramatic technology advancements, the traveling public has a plethora of new options, the industry is full of new players, and traditional institutions are being forced to rethink their roles. As policymakers and public agencies grapple with these changes, places around the country are designing partnerships, regulations and investments to continue to facilitate the convergence of transportation and technology.
EVENT OVERVIEW
The Eno Center for Transportation is at the forefront of this national dialogue of developing appropriate public policy responses to these changes, and highlighting best practices both domestically and abroad. Building off Eno’s 2016 Convergence, Capital Convergence 2017 will focus on specific examples from metropolitan Washington and across the country. After all, Washington was one of the first places in the country to authorize ride-hailing apps, clear the way legally for autonomous vehicles, permit car-sharing services, deploy dynamic tolling and pricing projects, and launch a high-tech bike-share system.
Event highlights will include transportation technology demonstrations, an exciting keynote address, and a networking reception.
The conference, which is a part of Eno’s larger Digital Cities research and policy platform, brings together decision makers, government leaders, industry experts, academics, implementers, and visionaries to share their experiences with the convergence of transportation technology and public policy at the local, state and federal levels.
AGENDA
| Time | Session |
| 9:00AM – 9:15AM | OPENING REMARKS
James Burnley, Former Secretary of Transportation, Board Chair of Eno Center for Transportation Robert Puentes, President & CEO, Eno Center for Transportation |
| 9:15AM – 10:30AM (SESSION 1 & 2) |
(SESSION 1) Technology and Freight Delivery Showcase Technology continues to improve the shipment of goods. The largest area of improvement has been the direct-to-consumer model. This session will feature live demonstrations of new technologies that are attempting to transform freight. Following the demonstration, this panel will explore the policy implications of these services, and what can be done to continue to encourage their effective and responsible deployment. Moderator: Geoffrey Milsom, Director, Envista [Confirmed] Panelists: (SESSION 2) Autonomous Vehicles: What We Have Learned from Pilot Programs and Recent NHTSA Guidelines Moderator: David Strickland, Venable LLP, Counsel and Spokesperson for the Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets [Invited] Panelists: |
| 10:30AM – 11:00AM | NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK |
| 11:00AM – 12:15PM (SESSION 3 & 4) |
(SESSION 3) Innovative Partnerships: Enhancing Service While Addressing Procurement Obstacles This panel will explore how agencies across the country have partnered with private-sector transportation network companies (TNC’s) to provide enhanced last-mile connections, paratransit services, and other services. This discussion will focus on a variety of innovative partnerships, while exploring the legal and regulatory barriers around procurement and potential reform. It will also highlight the policy implications that these relationships have on transportation equity. Moderator: Adie Tomer, Fellow, Metropolitan Policy Program, Brookings [Confirmed] Panelists: (SESSION 4) The New Built Environment: Adapting Our Infrastructure in the Age of Innovation Moderator: Martin DiCaro, Transportation Reporter, WAMU 88.5 [Confirmed] Panelists: |
| 12:15PM – 1:45PM | LUNCH & KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Speaker: TBD |
| 1:45PM – 3:00PM (SESSION 6 & 7) |
(SESSION 6) The Aftermath: How US DOT’s Smart Cities Challenge Applicants Are Implementing their Plans USDOT’s $40 million Smart Cities Challenge was awarded to Columbus, Ohio. But despite not winning, other cities are moving forward with the innovative ideas in their proposals. This session will feature regions that participated in the competition, with a specific focus on the lessons learned from this process and how they are incorporating the broader goals of improved equity and environmental improvement. Moderator: Russell Brooks, Director, Smart Cities, T4America [Confirmed] Panelists: (SESSION 7) Car Talk: Connected Vehicle Policy and Deployment Across the Country. Moderator: Joung Lee, Policy Director, American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials [Confirmed] Panelists: |
| 3:00PM – 3:30PM | NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK |
| 3:30PM – 4:45PM | (SESSION 8) Sincerely Eno: Advice to the New Administration Are there new ideas about how to regulate autonomous and connected vehicles? What impacts are new technologies having on disadvantaged communities? How will these evolving transportation systems affect the environment? Do we need to modify the federal funding rules for procurement? Current federal transportation investment legislation is mostly set until it expires in 2020, but there are plenty of opportunities to tweak the federal regulatory structure in ways that could provide benefits to innovative mobility. With the new administration taking office last week, this panel will focus on specific policy recommendations at the federal level around the themes of Digital Cities. Moderator: Mary Peters, Former Secretary of Transportation, Board Member of Eno Center for Transportation [Confirmed] Panelists: |
| 4:45PM – 4:50PM | CLOSING REMARKS
Robert Puentes, Eno Center for Transportation |
| 5:00PM- 6:00PM | RECEPTION |
Interested in participating as a panelist or sponsor? Contact Stanford Turner at sturner[at]enotrans.org
Pricing
$225 – Private Sector | $155 – Public Sector/Non-Profit
Members of Eno receive a 20% discount price for one registration. If you are interested in membership with Eno, contact Patrice Davenport at pdavenport@enotrans.org. Students receive a 50% discounted price for one registration. If you qualify for student pricing, contact Eno Public Affairs at publicaffairs@enotrans.org with proof of enrollment for your discount code.
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This event is generously supported by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation