Transportation Works: Identifying and Removing Barriers Through Innovation
Event Information
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Transportation Works: Identifying and Removing Barriers Through Innovation
Texas State Independent Living Council (SILC) has partnered with Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) to host five annual transportation summits across Texas. The first summit, Transportation Works: Identifying and Removing Barriers Through Innovation, will be held in Austin, Texas and will focus on efforts to expand inclusive transportation for all Texans.
Through this initiative, Texas SILC hopes to initiate a stakeholder dialogue comprising of traditional transportation collaborators as well as organizations that comprise the coalition of proponents of the Independent Living Movement and create sustainable change by taking steps to increasing accessible transportation in Texas. There are nearly 1.9 million Texans with disabilities who report not leaving their home due to inadequate transportation services (TCDD website, http://tcdd.texas.gov/transportation-barriers-texas/, October 20, 2015). This event will also focus on methods for consumers to create change in the community by hearing from transportation experts and policymakers on plans for Travis County and Texas, learning advocacy techniques and strategies for engaging policymakers, and discovering new innovations or resources that may increase mobility in your community.
The accessible transportation summit will be held on March 1st and the morning of March 2nd at Holiday Inn Midtown, 6000 Middle Fiskville Road in Austin, Texas. This location is conveniently located close to downtown Austin, is across the street from Greyhound Station, is a few blocks for Metro Rail, and is on a fixed route serviced by Cap Metro.
Come participate in helping keep Texans on the move and ensuring Texans with disabilities can thrive in their communities.
REGISTRATION:
Registration is free for consumers (people with disabilities). There will be a $40 fee for all other participants. This fee includes admission for both days and lunch on March 1st.
AGENDA
Wednesday, March 1st:
8:30-9:00: Welcoming Remarks and Pre- and Post- Conference Survey
• Alida Tallman, Project Advisory Committee Member
• Daniel Curtis, Project Advisory Committee Member
9:00-10:00: Texas on the Move: Emerging Issues and Advances in Accessible Transportation. TTI will discuss the changing characteristics of the Texas population and the need for accessible transportation options across all modes to travel. Panel members will address:
1) Changing Demographics in Texas
2) Prioritizing Accessibility Improvements at Transit Stops
3) Using New Technology to Assist in Transit Navigation
4) Transportation Network Companies (TNCs): Opportunities and Challenges
5) Automated Vehicles: What is the Future for Accessible Transportation?
• Zachary Elgart, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
• Todd Hansen, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
• Michael Walk, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
10:00-10:50: Austin Strategic Mobility Plan: A Glance at the Future
• Liane Miller, Austin Transportation Department
10:50-11:00: Break
11:00-11:50: The Importance of Data Driven Advocacy
• Mack Marsh, Parking Mobility
12:25-12:45: Developing a Transportation Plan that Accommodates Today’s Needs and Tomorrow’s Options
• Scheleen Walker, Long Range Planning Manager with Travis County
12:45-1:15: Developing a Regional Active Transportation Plan for a safe, well connected, and easy-to-use active transportation network of trails, sidewalks, bike lanes, and streets.
• Kelly Porter, Regional Planning Manager at Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
1:15-1:30: Break
1:30-2:20: Accessible Transportation Collaborations and Developing Non-traditional Partnerships
• Kari Banta, TxDOT
• Dr. Jackie Pacha, Bravos Valley Center for Independent Living
• Daniel Curtis, Project Advisory Committee
• Martin Kareithi, Capital Metro
• Judy Telge, Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living
• Pam Robers, Drive a Senior Volunteer Program
2:20-3:10: Transportation Network Companies and Leveraging Technology to Increase Mobility
• Kris Dudley, Moderator
• Joe Deshotel, Austin Ride
• Trevor Theunissen, Uber
• Nick Torres, Fare
• Aaron Fox, Lyft
• Jean Langendorf, Disability Rights Texas
3:10-3:30: Break
3:30-4:10: Consumer Advocacy in Transportation: Public Service and Involvement in Transportation Planning to Increase Accessible Transportation.
• Craig Davis, Moderator
• Damion Tabor, Consumer Advocate in Transportation
• Mike Bates, Consumer Advocate in Transportation
• Patricia Albarado, Consumer Advocate in Transportation
• Annie Lagow, Public Involvement Division, TxDOT
4:10-5:00: Taxis and recent Innovations that Increase Mobility
• Kris Dudley, Moderator
• Ed Kargbo, Yellow Cab
• Nega Taddesse, ATX Coop
• Jamal Moharer, NDMJ and Accessible Taxi Cab Co. of Tyler/Smith County
5:15-7:00: Reception: Building Connectivity
Thursday, March 2nd:
8:30-8:40: Welcoming Remarks
• Alida Tallman, Project Advisory Committee
• Daniel Curtis, Project Advisory Committee
8:40-9:40: The ADA and Transportation Advocacy
• Brian East, Disability Rights Texas
9:40-10:30: Governor’s Committee on Disabilities Initiatives: Paratransit Services and Parking Abuse
• Ron Lucey, Executive Director, Governor’s Committee on Disabilities
10:30-10:40: Break
10:40-11:40: Changing the Transportation Landscape in Your Community
• Sheila Holbrook-White, MHMR Tarrant County
• Martin Kareithi, Capital Metro
11:40-12:00: Closing Remarks and Post Conference Survey
• Alida Tallman, Project Advisory Committee
• Daniel Curtis, Project Advisory Committee
12:00-1:30: Lunch on your own
1:30-5:00: Practicing Advocacy/Legislative Visits: This time is set aside for you to visit your elected Senator or Representative at their capital office. More information about the Texas Legislature, your Texas Senator or Representative, or accessible transportation bills can be found at:
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/
CEUs
If you are interested in earning CEU credit? The Texas SILC is a Continuing Education credit provider authorized by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. Please contact Sandra Bitter at Sandra@txsilc.org or 512-371-7353 for more information.
FAQs
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Parking Information:
Free onsite parking available at the Holiday Inn Midtown.
Transportation Options:
Greyhound
Capital Metro (Bus and MetroRail)
What are my hotel options, where should I stay?
If you are an out-of-town guest, please contact the Holiday Inn Midtown directly to make your hotel reservations.
http://hiausmid.com/index.php
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact Brian White, Project Director, at Brian@txsilc.org or call 512-371-7353.
Exhibitors and Sponsors
Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Brian White, Project Director, at Brian@txsilc.org or call 512-371-7353 for more information.
Financial Support for the Texas SILC Transportation Works project is provided by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD), with Federal funds* made available by the United States Department of Health And Human Services, Administration on Developmental Disabilities. *$150,000 (66%) TCDD funds; $50,008 (33%) non-federal resources.
