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2017 TRANSPORT CHICAGO CONFERENCE
JUNE 9, 2017 | Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza | 350 Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654 |
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Transport Chicago Agenda
8:00—8:45 AM
Registration, Morning Reception and Breakfast
8:45—9:45 AM
Morning Keynote Speaker: Willie Brown CM I 1.0
Two-term Mayor of San Francisco, legendary Speaker of the California State Assembly, and widely regarded as the most influential African-American politician of the late twentieth century. Learn more.
Registration, Morning Reception and Breakfast
8:45—9:45 AM
Morning Keynote Speaker: Willie Brown CM I 1.0
Two-term Mayor of San Francisco, legendary Speaker of the California State Assembly, and widely regarded as the most influential African-American politician of the late twentieth century. Learn more.
SESSION 1
10:00—11:00 AM
F^3 Flexible Future Fleets CM I 1.0
Moderated by David Berman, Chicago Transit Authority
Today, the very face of mobility options is constantly being revamped. Regular paradigm shifts in how mobility is provided are increasingly becoming the norm, both in terms of technology and service delivery models. To this end, this session will look into the near future, exploring planning and implementation efforts to move towards zero-emission fixed-route transit fleets while also considering what's on the horizon in flexible mobility.
Sustainably and equitably planning for a zero-emissions bus fleet: King County Metro battery-electric bus plan
Ellen Gottschling, Sam Schwartz
Via, Chicago, and the Future of Shared Rides
Yoav Mordowicz, Via Transportation
Strategies for Operating a Fleet of Autonomous Vehicles to Provide Passenger Transportation Service
Michael Hyland and Hani Mahmassani, Northwest University Transportation Center
P3 Doesn't Mean Free: Innovative Financing for Major Infrastructure Projects CM I 1.0
Moderated by Elaine McKenzie, Cambridge Systematics
At a time when there seems to be very little agreement on many of the challenges that are facing the nation, there is a near-universal acceptance that our public works are in need of substantial reinvestment. The Trump Administration has voiced a desire to sharply increase investment in infrastructure, in part through the expansion and encouragement of private market investment, or Public Private Partnerships (P3). But the application of a P3 to a funding shortfall and deteriorating public works is not a magic bullet; they cannot create project viability where none exists, nor can a P3 extract revenue where none is to be had. Certain conditions must be met for both the public and private sectors to benefit from a P3 arrangement. Brief presentations will be followed a panel discussion driven by audience participation with a focus on Q&A.
Panelists:
Erin Aleman, Illinois Deparment of Transportation
Rina Cutler, Amtrak
Jonathon Hart, CDM Smith
Power to the People CM I 1.0
Moderated by Sid Kenyon, DuPage County Division of Transportation
Implementers who seek to improve access and mobility through stakeholder outreach would argue that they owe their successes to deliberate and thoughtful public engagement. In Gary, the Livable Broadway Regional Plan engaged advocates, government agencies, and the public together to endeavor on a multimodal revitalization strategy for a corridor that is crucial to Gary’s future. From their quest to pass a transit funding referendum, IndyGo shares lessons learned in marketing and advocacy to provide a framework for a successful campaign to provide sustainable funding for mass transportation. Representatives from CTA and Solomon Cordwell Buenz share insights on a proactive community planning process that was an integral part of the CTA’s new transit-oriented development pilot program. Through public engagement, all three projects resulted in more equitable transportation solutions that are politically and economically sustainable.
Mass Transit Means: The Advocacy Coalition + Public Agency Execution a Successful Referendum
Lauren Day, IndyGo
Towards a More Complete Corridor: 'Livable Broadway' and the Multimodal Transit Plan
David W. Wright, Gary Public Transportation Corporation and James Considine, T.Y. Lin
Transit Agencies and Community Planning - Case Study in Supporting TOD with the Chicago Transit Authority
Teresa Fourcher, Solomon Cordwell Buenz and Steve Hands, Chicago Transit Authority
New Directions in Transportation Equity CM I 1.0
Moderated by Elizabeth Scott, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Rosanne Ferruggia is a program coordinator with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), one of four key City agencies in the development and implementation of Vision Zero, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities on Chicago’s streets by 2026. CDOT has played a leadership role in the formulation of the City's three-year Vision Zero Action Plan setting 2020 goals and benchmarks, working with 11 departments and agencies on a new approach to traffic safety. The Plan has a special focus on equity and the disproportionate effect of traffic crashes on communities with high economic hardship levels and explores how investing resources in these areas can reduce barriers to safe mobility. Amanda M. Woodall is the Program Director for CDOT’s Divvy for Everyone (D4E), a program that provides low-cost Divvy memberships to qualifying residents, offering all Chicagoans an affordable, accessible and fun transportation option. The Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Carsharing Pilot Project is an initiative of the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) with management assistance from SUMC. The P2P Carsharing Pilot Project is a two-year, federally-funded effort to explore the impacts of peer-to-peer carsharing in low-income and low-density neighborhoods in Chicago. Elizabeth Scott (moderator) manages CMAP’s Inclusive Growth strategy for the agency’s ON TO 2050 comprehensive plan, which focuses on the role of decreasing inequality in promoting regional economic growth.
Panelists:
Rosanne Ferruggia, Chicago Department of Transportation
Amanda Woodall, Chicago Department of Transportation
Shared Use Mobility Center
F^3 Flexible Future Fleets CM I 1.0
Moderated by David Berman, Chicago Transit Authority
Today, the very face of mobility options is constantly being revamped. Regular paradigm shifts in how mobility is provided are increasingly becoming the norm, both in terms of technology and service delivery models. To this end, this session will look into the near future, exploring planning and implementation efforts to move towards zero-emission fixed-route transit fleets while also considering what's on the horizon in flexible mobility.
Sustainably and equitably planning for a zero-emissions bus fleet: King County Metro battery-electric bus plan
Ellen Gottschling, Sam Schwartz
Via, Chicago, and the Future of Shared Rides
Yoav Mordowicz, Via Transportation
Strategies for Operating a Fleet of Autonomous Vehicles to Provide Passenger Transportation Service
Michael Hyland and Hani Mahmassani, Northwest University Transportation Center
P3 Doesn't Mean Free: Innovative Financing for Major Infrastructure Projects CM I 1.0
Moderated by Elaine McKenzie, Cambridge Systematics
At a time when there seems to be very little agreement on many of the challenges that are facing the nation, there is a near-universal acceptance that our public works are in need of substantial reinvestment. The Trump Administration has voiced a desire to sharply increase investment in infrastructure, in part through the expansion and encouragement of private market investment, or Public Private Partnerships (P3). But the application of a P3 to a funding shortfall and deteriorating public works is not a magic bullet; they cannot create project viability where none exists, nor can a P3 extract revenue where none is to be had. Certain conditions must be met for both the public and private sectors to benefit from a P3 arrangement. Brief presentations will be followed a panel discussion driven by audience participation with a focus on Q&A.
Panelists:
Erin Aleman, Illinois Deparment of Transportation
Rina Cutler, Amtrak
Jonathon Hart, CDM Smith
Power to the People CM I 1.0
Moderated by Sid Kenyon, DuPage County Division of Transportation
Implementers who seek to improve access and mobility through stakeholder outreach would argue that they owe their successes to deliberate and thoughtful public engagement. In Gary, the Livable Broadway Regional Plan engaged advocates, government agencies, and the public together to endeavor on a multimodal revitalization strategy for a corridor that is crucial to Gary’s future. From their quest to pass a transit funding referendum, IndyGo shares lessons learned in marketing and advocacy to provide a framework for a successful campaign to provide sustainable funding for mass transportation. Representatives from CTA and Solomon Cordwell Buenz share insights on a proactive community planning process that was an integral part of the CTA’s new transit-oriented development pilot program. Through public engagement, all three projects resulted in more equitable transportation solutions that are politically and economically sustainable.
Mass Transit Means: The Advocacy Coalition + Public Agency Execution a Successful Referendum
Lauren Day, IndyGo
Towards a More Complete Corridor: 'Livable Broadway' and the Multimodal Transit Plan
David W. Wright, Gary Public Transportation Corporation and James Considine, T.Y. Lin
Transit Agencies and Community Planning - Case Study in Supporting TOD with the Chicago Transit Authority
Teresa Fourcher, Solomon Cordwell Buenz and Steve Hands, Chicago Transit Authority
New Directions in Transportation Equity CM I 1.0
Moderated by Elizabeth Scott, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Rosanne Ferruggia is a program coordinator with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), one of four key City agencies in the development and implementation of Vision Zero, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities on Chicago’s streets by 2026. CDOT has played a leadership role in the formulation of the City's three-year Vision Zero Action Plan setting 2020 goals and benchmarks, working with 11 departments and agencies on a new approach to traffic safety. The Plan has a special focus on equity and the disproportionate effect of traffic crashes on communities with high economic hardship levels and explores how investing resources in these areas can reduce barriers to safe mobility. Amanda M. Woodall is the Program Director for CDOT’s Divvy for Everyone (D4E), a program that provides low-cost Divvy memberships to qualifying residents, offering all Chicagoans an affordable, accessible and fun transportation option. The Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Carsharing Pilot Project is an initiative of the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) with management assistance from SUMC. The P2P Carsharing Pilot Project is a two-year, federally-funded effort to explore the impacts of peer-to-peer carsharing in low-income and low-density neighborhoods in Chicago. Elizabeth Scott (moderator) manages CMAP’s Inclusive Growth strategy for the agency’s ON TO 2050 comprehensive plan, which focuses on the role of decreasing inequality in promoting regional economic growth.
Panelists:
Rosanne Ferruggia, Chicago Department of Transportation
Amanda Woodall, Chicago Department of Transportation
Shared Use Mobility Center
SESSION 2
11:15—12:15 PM
Mr Roger's Neighborhood Plan CM I 1.0
Moderated by Ed Bury, University of Illinois at Chicago Urban Transportation Center
It’s a wonderful – and certainly different – kind of day in some Chicago neighborhoods. That’s because the fabric within long-standing communities is being altered to accommodate new business, recreational and residential development. Learn about mobility challenges and potential plans ahead for three very different Chicago neighborhoods. At this session we’ll hear from planning professionals who will share insight into the changing streetscape in the former meatpacking Fulton Market district in the West Loop, a transportation plan to accommodate visitors at the Pullman National Monument on the far South Side, and parking management at the growing Illinois Medical District on the Near West Side.
Flexing a Street for Meatpackers and Innovators
Mark Rinnan, Jacobs
Pullman National Monument Transportation Plan
Sarah Kellerman, Sam Schwartz
Best Practices in Parking Management: IMD
Jane Wilberding, Sam Schwartz
Rivers Run Through It CM I 1.0
Moderated by Josh Ellis, Metropolitan Planning Council
Chicago's rivers are having a moment. The Riverwalk, new riverfront development, and the city's Our Great Rivers vision have helped turn more and more attention to our rivers. Water Taxi service and ridership continue to grow, as do opportunities for continuous river trail. With that comes questions - what is the potential, or upper limit, of waterborne transit on Chicago's rivers? Can water taxis be integrated into the regional transit system? What can Chicago learn from global river cities with robust water-based transit? What obstacles face a Chicago River Trail? Can we achieve the Our Great Rivers stated 2030 goals of integrated transit on land water, and continuous riverfront trails?
Panelists:
Jeff Sriver, Chicago Department of Transportation
Andrew Sargis, Chicago Water Taxi
Petra Hurtado, Urban Breezes
They See Me Roadin' CM I 1.0
Moderated by Kevin O'Neill, AECOM
Illinois' transportation network continues to be ranked in the top three of all states for number of bridges, roadway miles under state jurisdiction, and freight tonnage. This session will present a wide-ranging look at transportation planning issues facing the State of Illinois and Chicagoland from three different levels. First, to ensure the maintenance and growth of the nationally significant transportation network, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is in the process of creating the next statewide Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The plan's current vision for transportation in Illinois is to provide innovative, sustainable and multimodal transportation solutions that support local goals and grow Illinois' economy. Zooming in, the Central Tri-State is the backbone of the Illinois Tollway system and serves as a critical cog in the regional transportation network. The 22-mile stretch of roadway connects to four other interstates, links the O’Hare-Midway freight corridor, and connects businesses and residents in over 30 municipalities to the Chicago region. The Tollway undertook a Master Plan effort to alleviate the current problems with the roadway and to address the needs of future. Rocco Zucchero, Illinois Tollway Deputy Chief of Engineering for Planning, will discuss the recommendations of the Master Plan and how the improvements to the Central Tri-State will help to support and enhance the region's transportation and economic networks. Finally, a shortage of truck parking in Chicagoland has been known since the mid-2000s. With freight loads expected to increase over 40% by 2045, and with Chicagoland’s important role in moving this freight, innovative approaches must be found to accommodate these increased loads. Truck parking is one of the key policy areas to address the challenges of increased freight loads and urban delivery issues. This presentation offers a review and evaluation of potential ways to increase truck and further support efficiency and safety in freight movement.
The Illinois Long Range Transportation Plan
Christopher Schmidt, Illinois Department of Transportation
The Missing Piece: Truck Parking Solutions for Chicagoland
Eric Oberhart, CPCS
Central Tri-State Master Plan
Rocco Zucchero, Illinois Tollway
All For One; One For All CM I 1.0
Moderated by Lauren Fihe, Regional Transportation Authority
Public transportation systems at best provide options for the varied needs and preferred modes of system users. As technology and data analysis have been utilized to provide users with real-time travel information and comprehensive trip planning tools, improvements have also been made to increase accessibility to transit systems and enhance the pedestrian environment. This presentation will highlight the findings of a data-driven study on public transit accessibly for individuals with disabilities, discuss the Chicago Transit Authority's current initiative for increasing station accessibility through the All Systems Accessible Program (ASAP), and conclude with a presentation on regional trends in walking and biking and using data to analyze walkability on a regional scale.
Regional Trends in Walking and Biking
Lindsay Bayley, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Accessibility at the CTA – Present and Future
Sonali Tandon and Amy Serpe, Chicago Transit Authority
Estimating and Enhancing Public Transit Accessibility for People with Mobility Limitations: A Kalamazoo County, Michigan Case Study Using GTFS data
C. Scott Smith, Transportation Research Institute for Livable Communities, Western Michigan University
Mr Roger's Neighborhood Plan CM I 1.0
Moderated by Ed Bury, University of Illinois at Chicago Urban Transportation Center
It’s a wonderful – and certainly different – kind of day in some Chicago neighborhoods. That’s because the fabric within long-standing communities is being altered to accommodate new business, recreational and residential development. Learn about mobility challenges and potential plans ahead for three very different Chicago neighborhoods. At this session we’ll hear from planning professionals who will share insight into the changing streetscape in the former meatpacking Fulton Market district in the West Loop, a transportation plan to accommodate visitors at the Pullman National Monument on the far South Side, and parking management at the growing Illinois Medical District on the Near West Side.
Flexing a Street for Meatpackers and Innovators
Mark Rinnan, Jacobs
Pullman National Monument Transportation Plan
Sarah Kellerman, Sam Schwartz
Best Practices in Parking Management: IMD
Jane Wilberding, Sam Schwartz
Rivers Run Through It CM I 1.0
Moderated by Josh Ellis, Metropolitan Planning Council
Chicago's rivers are having a moment. The Riverwalk, new riverfront development, and the city's Our Great Rivers vision have helped turn more and more attention to our rivers. Water Taxi service and ridership continue to grow, as do opportunities for continuous river trail. With that comes questions - what is the potential, or upper limit, of waterborne transit on Chicago's rivers? Can water taxis be integrated into the regional transit system? What can Chicago learn from global river cities with robust water-based transit? What obstacles face a Chicago River Trail? Can we achieve the Our Great Rivers stated 2030 goals of integrated transit on land water, and continuous riverfront trails?
Panelists:
Jeff Sriver, Chicago Department of Transportation
Andrew Sargis, Chicago Water Taxi
Petra Hurtado, Urban Breezes
They See Me Roadin' CM I 1.0
Moderated by Kevin O'Neill, AECOM
Illinois' transportation network continues to be ranked in the top three of all states for number of bridges, roadway miles under state jurisdiction, and freight tonnage. This session will present a wide-ranging look at transportation planning issues facing the State of Illinois and Chicagoland from three different levels. First, to ensure the maintenance and growth of the nationally significant transportation network, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is in the process of creating the next statewide Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The plan's current vision for transportation in Illinois is to provide innovative, sustainable and multimodal transportation solutions that support local goals and grow Illinois' economy. Zooming in, the Central Tri-State is the backbone of the Illinois Tollway system and serves as a critical cog in the regional transportation network. The 22-mile stretch of roadway connects to four other interstates, links the O’Hare-Midway freight corridor, and connects businesses and residents in over 30 municipalities to the Chicago region. The Tollway undertook a Master Plan effort to alleviate the current problems with the roadway and to address the needs of future. Rocco Zucchero, Illinois Tollway Deputy Chief of Engineering for Planning, will discuss the recommendations of the Master Plan and how the improvements to the Central Tri-State will help to support and enhance the region's transportation and economic networks. Finally, a shortage of truck parking in Chicagoland has been known since the mid-2000s. With freight loads expected to increase over 40% by 2045, and with Chicagoland’s important role in moving this freight, innovative approaches must be found to accommodate these increased loads. Truck parking is one of the key policy areas to address the challenges of increased freight loads and urban delivery issues. This presentation offers a review and evaluation of potential ways to increase truck and further support efficiency and safety in freight movement.
The Illinois Long Range Transportation Plan
Christopher Schmidt, Illinois Department of Transportation
The Missing Piece: Truck Parking Solutions for Chicagoland
Eric Oberhart, CPCS
Central Tri-State Master Plan
Rocco Zucchero, Illinois Tollway
All For One; One For All CM I 1.0
Moderated by Lauren Fihe, Regional Transportation Authority
Public transportation systems at best provide options for the varied needs and preferred modes of system users. As technology and data analysis have been utilized to provide users with real-time travel information and comprehensive trip planning tools, improvements have also been made to increase accessibility to transit systems and enhance the pedestrian environment. This presentation will highlight the findings of a data-driven study on public transit accessibly for individuals with disabilities, discuss the Chicago Transit Authority's current initiative for increasing station accessibility through the All Systems Accessible Program (ASAP), and conclude with a presentation on regional trends in walking and biking and using data to analyze walkability on a regional scale.
Regional Trends in Walking and Biking
Lindsay Bayley, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Accessibility at the CTA – Present and Future
Sonali Tandon and Amy Serpe, Chicago Transit Authority
Estimating and Enhancing Public Transit Accessibility for People with Mobility Limitations: A Kalamazoo County, Michigan Case Study Using GTFS data
C. Scott Smith, Transportation Research Institute for Livable Communities, Western Michigan University
12:30—1:00 PM
Lunch and sponsor acknowledgments
1:00—2:00 PM
Lunch Keynote Speaker: Charles Marohn CM I 1.0
Charles (aka Chuck) is the founder of Strong Towns. The mission of Strong Towns is to support a model of development that allows America's cities, towns and neighborhoods to become financially strong and resilient. Chuck believes that enduring prosperity for our communities cannot be artificially created from the outside but must be built from within, incrementally over time. Learn more.
2:00—2:45 PM
Chicago Riverwalk Tour
Limited space, meet at the registration table at 2:00 pm
The Chicago Riverwalk is a major public amenity along lower Wacker Drive, extending from Michigan Avenue west to Lake Street, offering mix of concessions and public activities. CDOT will lead a short walking tour of Chicago’s newest public attraction, where they will provide details about the background and implementation of the project.
Lunch and sponsor acknowledgments
1:00—2:00 PM
Lunch Keynote Speaker: Charles Marohn CM I 1.0
Charles (aka Chuck) is the founder of Strong Towns. The mission of Strong Towns is to support a model of development that allows America's cities, towns and neighborhoods to become financially strong and resilient. Chuck believes that enduring prosperity for our communities cannot be artificially created from the outside but must be built from within, incrementally over time. Learn more.
2:00—2:45 PM
Chicago Riverwalk Tour
Limited space, meet at the registration table at 2:00 pm
The Chicago Riverwalk is a major public amenity along lower Wacker Drive, extending from Michigan Avenue west to Lake Street, offering mix of concessions and public activities. CDOT will lead a short walking tour of Chicago’s newest public attraction, where they will provide details about the background and implementation of the project.
2:00—2:30 PM
Poster Session
Coordinated by Jason Biernat, Chicago Transit Authority
Poster Session
Coordinated by Jason Biernat, Chicago Transit Authority
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Blockchain in New Mobility
Jochen Renz, New Mobility Lab Case study of crowdsourcing package delivery service Sudheer Ballare, Department of Civil and Materials Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago Dynamic mobility framework for Chicagoland suburban region using connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) and other emerging technologies Taqhi Mohammed, Pace Suburban Bus A case study analysis to derive the key attributes of successful transit-oriented development Heather Gleason, BKV Group Catching up to automated technology: how DOTs can stay ahead of the curve for freight Arin Rubaci Uygur and Robert Ginsburg, University of Illinois at Chicago Field review findings of high pedestrian crash locations in Chicago Md. Abdur Rab, Sima Moradi Bajestani and Wendy Firsching, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville |
Will I lose my job? challenges to the purpose and need argument in the connected and autonomous vehicle environment
Sagar R. Sonar, Stanley Consultants Analyzing Divvy trip length distribution for accessing train stations Xingmin Guo, University of Illinois at Chicago Neighborhood crime and bike-share station activity: evidence from Chicago Amr Elfar, Northwestern University To partner or not to partner? exploring the relationship between transportation network companies and public transit agencies Sara Steinberger, Cambridge Systematics Making light rail work in Chicago John Krause, Chicago Streetcar Renaissance Effective management of infrastructure in the public right-of-way Katie Daley, Collins Engineers, Inc. |
SESSION 3
2:45—3:45 PM
Planning the Last Mile: Lessons from DuPage CM I 1.0
Moderated by Audrey Wennink, Metropolitan Planning Council
Through multiple partnerships, DuPage County, Pace Suburban Bus, and the Regional Transportation Authority have endeavored to plan and implement a variety of transit services to overcome last-mile gaps. Drawing from their experiences, representatives from each agency will discuss the applicability of transit solutions that seek to overcome those gaps and identify context-specific barriers that have affected their performance and sustainability. In addition, representatives from each agency will propose practical approaches to creating partnerships that initiate and sustain last-mile transit services in perpetuity. Lastly, each agency's representatives will offer their points of view to address philosophical questions about how transit services can most effectively satiate suburban travel demands for employees, particularly in regards to 'reverse-commuters' coming from the more densely populated areas of the Chicago region.
Panelist:
John Loper, DuPage County Department of Transportation
Matt Stegeman, Pace
Peter Fahrenwald, Regional Transportation Authority
Ask the Decision Makers CM I 1.0
Moderated by Nicole Nutter, Illinois Tollway
Back by popular demand. Listen to high-level officials discuss the latest projects at their agencies and participate in a lively discussion. Find out what goes into deciding what gets built and how.
Decision Makers:
State Representative Elaine Nekritz
Don Orseno, CEO, Metra
T.J. Ross, Executive Director, Pace Suburban Bus
Roll Models CM I 1.0
Moderated by Raymond Chan, Chicago Transit Authority
When technology has advanced to provide better tools for modeling complex transportation problems, travelers have also utilized technology to have increasingly complicated travel patterns. In addition, technological advances have allowed organizations to collect extremely large datasets at increasingly narrow time slices. Managing and modeling complex data stretches beyond the typical Excel model. This session focuses on the latest models and techniques to work with increasingly large data sets in traveller activity choice models, autonomous vehicle and train scheduling.
Running Time Analysis for Improving Transit Service Reliability
Lok Kwan, Chicago Transit Authority
Go Big and Go Home: Modeling short and long distance travel in a common framework
Jeffery Newman, Cambridge Systematics
Comparisons of Mode Choice Behavior using Four Types of Artificial Neural Networks
Dongwoo Lee, University of Illinois at Chicago
Strategies for Operating a Fleet of Autonomous Vehicles to Provide Passenger Transportation Service
Michael Hyland, Northwestern University
eTOD: Making TOD Great (again) CM I 1.0
Moderated by Maggie Daly Skogsbakken, Pace
According to the Metropolitan Planning Council's Grow Chicago research, for decades the region's growth has trended away from the transit system and toward roads. Just eight percent of the region's population now lives within a quarter-mile of a rapid transit station. This change drew people and jobs away from many city neighborhoods, reduced the economic viability of the entire transportation network, narrowed opportunities for working families and increased environmental damage. Far too many people live with long commutes that require automobiles, excessive transportation costs and few amenities located within walking distance of home. Increasingly, places with excellent transit access price out low and even middle-income residents. This trend bodes poorly for the city, as the latest research from Harvard University has shown that commuting time - in essence, how easily, or not, a person can get to work - is the strongest factor in determining whether a person escapes the cycle of poverty. Equitable TOD (eTOD) seeks to increase development while maintaining affordability around transit stations.
Panelists:
Aarti Kotak, Chicago Department of Planning and Development
Roberto Requejo, L-Evated Chicago
Kendra Freeman, Metropolitan Planning Council
Nicole Patin, Arts + Public Life
4:00—6:00 PM
Reception
Planning the Last Mile: Lessons from DuPage CM I 1.0
Moderated by Audrey Wennink, Metropolitan Planning Council
Through multiple partnerships, DuPage County, Pace Suburban Bus, and the Regional Transportation Authority have endeavored to plan and implement a variety of transit services to overcome last-mile gaps. Drawing from their experiences, representatives from each agency will discuss the applicability of transit solutions that seek to overcome those gaps and identify context-specific barriers that have affected their performance and sustainability. In addition, representatives from each agency will propose practical approaches to creating partnerships that initiate and sustain last-mile transit services in perpetuity. Lastly, each agency's representatives will offer their points of view to address philosophical questions about how transit services can most effectively satiate suburban travel demands for employees, particularly in regards to 'reverse-commuters' coming from the more densely populated areas of the Chicago region.
Panelist:
John Loper, DuPage County Department of Transportation
Matt Stegeman, Pace
Peter Fahrenwald, Regional Transportation Authority
Ask the Decision Makers CM I 1.0
Moderated by Nicole Nutter, Illinois Tollway
Back by popular demand. Listen to high-level officials discuss the latest projects at their agencies and participate in a lively discussion. Find out what goes into deciding what gets built and how.
Decision Makers:
State Representative Elaine Nekritz
Don Orseno, CEO, Metra
T.J. Ross, Executive Director, Pace Suburban Bus
Roll Models CM I 1.0
Moderated by Raymond Chan, Chicago Transit Authority
When technology has advanced to provide better tools for modeling complex transportation problems, travelers have also utilized technology to have increasingly complicated travel patterns. In addition, technological advances have allowed organizations to collect extremely large datasets at increasingly narrow time slices. Managing and modeling complex data stretches beyond the typical Excel model. This session focuses on the latest models and techniques to work with increasingly large data sets in traveller activity choice models, autonomous vehicle and train scheduling.
Running Time Analysis for Improving Transit Service Reliability
Lok Kwan, Chicago Transit Authority
Go Big and Go Home: Modeling short and long distance travel in a common framework
Jeffery Newman, Cambridge Systematics
Comparisons of Mode Choice Behavior using Four Types of Artificial Neural Networks
Dongwoo Lee, University of Illinois at Chicago
Strategies for Operating a Fleet of Autonomous Vehicles to Provide Passenger Transportation Service
Michael Hyland, Northwestern University
eTOD: Making TOD Great (again) CM I 1.0
Moderated by Maggie Daly Skogsbakken, Pace
According to the Metropolitan Planning Council's Grow Chicago research, for decades the region's growth has trended away from the transit system and toward roads. Just eight percent of the region's population now lives within a quarter-mile of a rapid transit station. This change drew people and jobs away from many city neighborhoods, reduced the economic viability of the entire transportation network, narrowed opportunities for working families and increased environmental damage. Far too many people live with long commutes that require automobiles, excessive transportation costs and few amenities located within walking distance of home. Increasingly, places with excellent transit access price out low and even middle-income residents. This trend bodes poorly for the city, as the latest research from Harvard University has shown that commuting time - in essence, how easily, or not, a person can get to work - is the strongest factor in determining whether a person escapes the cycle of poverty. Equitable TOD (eTOD) seeks to increase development while maintaining affordability around transit stations.
Panelists:
Aarti Kotak, Chicago Department of Planning and Development
Roberto Requejo, L-Evated Chicago
Kendra Freeman, Metropolitan Planning Council
Nicole Patin, Arts + Public Life
4:00—6:00 PM
Reception
