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Roundtable Discussion: Creating a world without traffic jams
Overview
Traffic jams and congestion are major challenges faced by many cities – not only are they inconvenient but they also contribute to pollution, noise and can even affect economic productivity.
More integrated transport offerings can help address these issues, and many cities are trying to make the shift towards Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS). MaaS allows people to choose their preferred mode of travel and to book and pay for everything via one app.
The vision is clear – but getting there is not so simple. This roundtable will look at:
- How cities and transport authorities can get started with making this vision a reality (whatever stage they’re at now)
- The fundamental building blocks to succeeding with MaaS
- How to tackle issues such as regulation, tariffs, data-sharing and unintended consequences
- The role of the city in driving the MaaS approach
- How MaaS can increase the use of public transport lessons from cities such as Stuttgart and Los Angeles – find out how they’re cutting congestion and benefiting from MaaS, as well as the challenges they have overcome
Join delegates from government and transport businesses for practical insights into cutting congestion and making MaaS a reality. If you register by 30 January then we will also be able to provide a free ticket to MOVE - taking place at ExCeL worth £895.
Registration is free (applications will need to be approved by the curator).
Agenda for the Day:
This roundtable aims to be a short and sharp discussion to allow delegates the option to attend the MOVE event located next door at the ExCeL exhibition centre. This roundtable will also include lunch which may provide a good break from the exhibition if attending!
12.30 – 13.00: Registration, Lunch & Networking
Network with SmartCitiesWorld, Moovel and other local/regional government representatives
13.00 – 13.05: Introduction and scene setter
by Sarah Wray, Editor, SmartCitiesWorld
13.05 – 14.00: Roundtable Discussion
14.00 – 14.10: Finish (transfer to MOVE event @ ExCeL for pass holders - 100m away or any prior commitments)
Chairperson
Name: Sarah Wray
Title: Editor
Company: SmartCitiesWorld
Biography:
Sarah has many years of experience as a B2B journalist and editor, specialising in technological innovation and its impact in cities.
Panellist
Name: Rafael Cuesta
Title: Head of Innovation
Organisation: Transport for Greater Manchester
Biography:
Rafael has a wide range of experience in the transport and intelligent mobility field and significant expertise in the development of mobility as a service. He has worked with big commissioning budgets and advises cities and European networks on sustainable mobility. He leads TfGM’s international co-operation programme in the areas of sustainable transport and urban development.
Panellist
Name:Thomas Friderich
Title:Head of Business Development
Organisation: moovel
Biography:
Having worked on shaping future traffic and mobility systems as a product, key account and marketing manager for over 15 years, Tom has a lot of experience in multimodal traffic and software systems. His focus areas are transport modelling, business development and strategic analysis
Delegates so far include
- Highways England
- Transport for London
- City of London Authority
- Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive
- Transport Focus
- National Grid
- Broxbourne Council
- First
- Municipality of Rotterdam
- Milton Keynes
- dg:cities (Digital Greenwich)
- Oxfordshire County Council
- Satellite Applications Catapult
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