UITP 2022 North America Forum

JTA is on the leading edge of implementing autonomous vehicles into the public transportation sector.

The Test and Learn program within JTA’s Automation & Innovation division leverages the resources of the JTA, along with key partnerships with local institutions, to provide insight and feedback for a future of using autonomous transit vehicles in its overall public transportation system.

North America Forum participants will get a behind the scenes look at how we got here and how we are moving forward with this innovative program.

Registration for the Tour is closed.

GLOBAL NETWORKING

Meet and exchange most current information with global transit executives, innovators and seasoned experts

LIFE IMPROVEMENT IMPACTS

Explore the importance and expanded functions of stations – how they enhance not only transit but appearance and quality of urban life

SECURITY PERSPECTIVE

Hear the key lessons learned and concerns from global perspectives regarding cybersecurity

MOBILITY CONNECTIVITY

Explore micro and demand based mobilities and how they would interact with traditional transit

REDUCING CARBON FOOTPRINT

Discover new approaches to the decarbonization of urban transit, with a focus on e-buses and the connected necessary technology and parameters for successful deployment

RAPID RAIL GROWTH

Discuss the evolution and innovations of light rail globally, and its rapid growth in North America Region

SOCIAL EQUITY

Transit’s essential role and responsibility in ensuring better accessibility, social equity and justice

ENGAGE & COLLABORATE

Engage with UITP’s local and worldwide staff to share knowledge, and enhance personal connectivity

Day 1

February 1, 2023

3:00pm - 5:30pm

JTA Autonomous Vehicle Network Technical Tour

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Welcome Reception
Day 2

February 2, 2023

7:30am

Registration Opens

7:45am - 8:30am

Breakfast — Networking Event

8:45am - 9:20am

Welcome to Jacksonville

9:20am - 10:15am

Opening Round Table — Urban Transit as the Center of Urban Life

10:15am - 10:30am

Morning Coffee Break

10:30am - 11:30am

Reimagining Transit for All – Making Cities for People

11:30am - 12:30pm

Deploying E-Buses – Building Sustainable Public Transportation

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Lunch Break

1:30pm - 2:30pm

Next Generation Stations and Interchanges

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Bringing Together Mass Transit with Micro and On-Demand Mobility

3:30pm - 4:00pm

Afternoon Coffee Break

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Leveraging Digital Transformation to Maintain and Upgrade Commuter,Urban and Regional Rail

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Evening Reception (Cummer Museum)
Day 3

February 3, 2023

8:00am - 8:50am

Breakfast Networking Event

9:00am - 10:00am

Light Rail Global Innovations

10:00am - 10:30am

Morning Coffee Break

10:30am - 11:30am

Towards Cyber-Resilient Transit Systems

11:30am - 12:30pm

Closing Session — Evolving Business Model

12:30pm

Closing Remarks

Nathaniel P. Ford Sr

Nathaniel P. Ford Sr.

Jacksonville Transportation Authority, CEO

Paul SKOUTELAS

Paul Skoutelas

APTA, CEO

buckland

Debbie Buckland

Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Board of Directors Chair

Kevin CORBETT

Kevin Corbett

NJ Transit, UITP North America Chair

Bernard Schmidt2

Bernard Schmidt

Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Vice President of Automation

Hani Mahmassani

Northwestern University Transportation Center, Director

Endre ANGELVIK

Endre Angelvik

Ruter AS, Vice President Mobility Services

Mohamed Mezghani

UITP, Secretary-General

Veronica Vanterpool

Federal Transit Administration, Deputy Administrator

Kim Williams

Kimberly Williams

Houston Metro, Chief Innovation Officer

Steve Gonzalez

North America Kone, Head of Major Projects

Robert Victor

GIRO INC., Vice President Operations for Asia, Austraila and North America

Tomas MELERO

Tomas Melero

Indra, Urban and Interurban Transport Director

Matt Tucker

Matthew Tucker

North County Transit District, CEO

Uli GAL-OZ

Uli Gal-Oz

Moovit, North America General Manager

Scott Sosnowski

MV Transportation, Chief Sales Officer

Debra Johnson

Denver RTD, CEO

Éric Labartette

Eric Labartette

Rail Canada, Vice President

Joanna PINKERTON

Joanna Pinkerton

Central Ohio Transit Authority, President & CEO

blevins

Bradford Blevins

MTA Metro-North Railroad, Senior Advisor for Organization Resiliency

Lilli MATSON

Lilli Matson

TFL London, Chief Safety Health & Environment Officer

aida

Aida Abdulah

UITP, Head of Mobility Enablers Unit

daria

Daria Kuzmina

UITP, Rail Manager

Greer Johnson Gillis-1

Greer Johnson Gillis,

Jacksonville Transportation Authority, SVP and Chief Infrastructure & Development Officer

singh

Jaspal Singh

UITP, Head of North America Office

Dorval Carter

Chicago Transit Authority, President

dr hrnriette cornet

Henriette Cornet

Automated Mobility Thematic Area, Leader

bata

Andrew Bata

UITP, Senior Manager

Debasish Sahabanik2

Debasish Sahabanik

Sporveien Trikken AS, CFO

Jannet Walker Ford

Jannet Walker-Ford

National Transit and Rail Leader, WSP

shawn

Shawn Smith

North America Cylus, Director of Business Development and Alliances

laura chace

Laura Chace

ITS America, President & CEO

Angie Williams2

Angie Williams

Jacksonville Transportation Authority, Director of U2C Programs

shawn wilson

Shawn Wilson

Secretary of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Chair TRB

michael d compel

Michael D. Compel

Account Manager, GIRO

salvador llamas

Salvador Llamas

COO, Alameda-Contra Costa Transit

cj bright

CJ Bright

Keolis, Director of Evolving Mobility

mario

Mario Peloquin

Executive Vice President, Major Projects, Keolis North America

Inez Evans

IndyGo, CEO

Cyril Aubin

RATP Dev USA, CEO

Lodging

Marriott Jacksonville Downtown:

245 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Use the following link for the UITP North America Forum Group Rate: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1669144551405&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Dining and Entertainment

Ruth's Chris Riverview Lounge, Located in: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront, Crown Plaza Hotel, 1201 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207:

Among downtown Jacksonville bars, you'll enjoy the most splendid hand-made cocktails and superior service in the upscale and ambient Riverview Lounge. Located inside the hotel at Ruth's Chris Steak House.

Ruth's Chris Steak House, Located in: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront. Crown Plaza Hotel, 1201 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Enjoy steak, lobster, or fish while taking in the view of the St. John's River at our downtown Jacksonville restaurant. Ruth's Chris Steak House is always a memorable dining experience.

St. Johns Provision Co., Located in: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront. Crown Plaza Hotel, 1201 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Enjoy casual Jacksonville dining and fast, friendly service morning, noon and night in the St. Johns Provision Co. restaurant. You can enjoy a fabulous southern breakfast buffet and seasonal lunch and dinner menus, which include eclectic selections infused with a regional inspiration.

St. Johns Provision Lounge, Located in: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront. Crown Plaza Hotel, 1201 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Relax, meet, and unwind in our lobby lounge - featuring happy hour and a full menu.

POINTS OF INTEREST

Daily's Place Amphitheater: 1.50 miles

Florida Theatre: 0.50 miles

Friendship Fountain: 0.00 miles

Historic San Marco Square: 1.50 miles

Jacksonville Fairgrounds: 1.50 miles

Jacksonville Riverwalk: 0.00 miles

Click on the VisitJacksonville.com site and find all the information you need about Jacksonville and its beaches right at your fingertips.

In partnership with the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA)

UITP North America Forum 2023

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JTA Autonomous Vehicle Network Technical Tour

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