PWX 2019

Transportation in the Age of the Jetsons, Where Do I get My Flying Car? – The Impact of Transformational Technologies on Land Use, Transportation and the Workforce (Room 609-610)

09 Sep 19
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Tracks: Leadership, Prof Development, Workforce Solutions, Top Tech

Speaker(s): Jason Simmers, Principal Engineer, Kittelson & Associates; Camilla Dartnell, Engineering Associate, Kittelson & Associates

Take a ride into the near future where the jobs that transportation agencies populate today morph to support vehicle technology and mobility infrastructure that will affect land use planning, work force preparation, and the customer experience. Discover how organizational cultures can adapt to implement change, establish an agile workforce, and contribute to enhanced employee skills. We’ll take into consideration: Parking requirements (magnitude (#)) Width of transportation rights-of-way Number and location of battery recharging stations (energy stations) Pedestrian rights-of-way vis-a-vis automobiles Implications for building complete streets Increased density of development and smart growth New technologies such as 3-D printing, e-commerce, and drones. We’ll also delve into the unintended consequences of going to an automated and connected future, including increased congestion and more sprawl.