Bringing the Future of Transportation to You: PANYNJ's Strategic Approach to Autonomous Vehicle Implementation
Ever wonder how those futuristic Autonomous Vehicles are actually making their way into the everyday life of New York City? Here's your chance to find out! Join YPT-NYC and ICTPA-USNE on May 28th for a Lunch and Learn with Leo Tsang, the Principal Transportation Planner at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He'll be diving into the real, no-nonsense ways the Port Authority is actively using autonomous vehicle technology in real-world applications. If you're keen to understand the tangible progress of AVs in our city, this is a session you won't want to miss!
Speaker Bio:
Leo Tsang is a Principal Transportation Planner at PANYNJ, where he has led the agency’s efforts to integrate autonomous vehicle technology into public transportation since 2020. His work focuses on piloting AVs in complex, real-world environments such as airports and mixed-traffic corridors, with the goal of improving service reliability, enhancing safety, and expanding first- and last-mile connectivity. With over 25 years of experience, Leo previously worked at Parsons Brinckerhoff (now WSP), specializing in transportation planning and multi-resolution transportation modeling. He is also a strong advocate for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure and has contributed to planning studies in vibrant cities such as New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, and Singapore. Leo holds a Master Degree in Urban Planning from the University of Hong Kong.
This event is jointly hosted by:
Young Professionals in Transportation Greater New York City Chapter (YPT-NYC)
International Chinese Transportation Professionals Association Northeast Chapter(ICTPA-USNE)
To guarantee your participation, please RSVP as soon as possible.
