Infraday California
Time & Location
About The Event
10:00-10:10
Welcome and Opening Remarks:
Speakers:
Ken Bauco, CEO, Infraday
Jen Jewett, DOT Solutions Executive and Technical Sales Specialist, Autodesk Construction Solutions
10:10-11:00
Panel: State of the Market: “Build Back Better” – What will the Biden-Harris Administration Mean for Infrastructure
President-Elect Biden had infrastructure as pillar of his Build Back Better campaign, calling for $2 trillion of infrastructure investment over four years, focusing on speeding up the transition to cleaner energy for transportation and buildings in addition to prioritizing environmental justice. This panel will feature agencies from across California in a discussion on whether new and old promises about infrastructure’s role in economic recovery might be met and whether it will indeed be a priority for the next Congress.
Moderator:
Tim Beck, Principal, Strategic Solutions, Oracle
Panelists:
Adel H Hagekhalil, PE, BCEE, WEF FELLOW, General Manager and Executive Director - Street Services, City of Los Angeles
Jessica Alba, TDM-CP, Transportation Policy Manager, Stanford University
Louis Ting, P.E., Director, Power Planning Development & Engineering, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
Michael Schneider, Vice President of Project Development, Virgin Hyperloop
Todd McIntyre, Chief Strategy Officer, Metrolink
Winsome Bowen, Head of Regional Transportation Strategy, Facebook
11:00-11:50
Panel: The New Mobility: Endless Possibilities
Digital technology is helping people move around cities in new transit modes that are shared, driven by real-time data, and often follow dynamic rather than fixed routes. It allows us to experience urban transportation as a customizable, on-demand service. They can book and pay for different transportation services as they go, based on what they need. This panel will look at the program goals of cities that are employing new mobility solutions and highlight some of the challenges and opportunities for urban mobility posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderator:
Krista Glotzbach, Partnership lead - Western U.S., Via
Panelists:
Danielle Kochman, Mobility Planning Manager, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
David Graham, Chief Innovation Officer, City of Carlsbad
Fern Nueno, AICP, LEED AP, Mobility Programs Officer, Public Works Department | Transportation Mobility Bureau, City of Long Beach
Kerby Olsen, New Mobility Supervisor, Parking & Mobility Division, Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT)
Ram Bommavaram PE, PMP, Chief, Mobility Data Program, California Department of Transportation
Robert Williams, IT Supervisor / Software Administrator, Golden Empire Transit
11:50-12:30
Panel: LA Metro Program Update
This panel will look at the state of LA Metro’s major transportation program, given the many issues affecting its implementation. This includes the effects of COVID on local funding and usage patterns; State and Federal elections and their effects on funding and oversight; new usage and funding paradigms, including tax increment financing, congestion pricing and a fare free strategy; and alternative delivery for major capital projects. All of this affects one of the largest capital investment programs in the country, while also looking ahead to the 2028 Olympics.
Moderator:
William Gorham, Vice President, Project Development and Partnering, Plenary Americas
Panelists:
Andrew Quinn, Senior Manager, Los Angeles Metro
David Chow P.E., AICP, US P3 & Mobility Director, IBI GROUP
Jarrett Cantrell, Business Development Manager - Public-Private Partnerships, Bechtel Civil Infrastructure
Tuyen Mai, Senior Managing Director, US Infrastructure Advisory, Ernst & Young Infrastructure Advisors, LLC
12:30-12:55
Case Study: Flexing Mobility to Meet Service Demands of Today and Tomorrow
The onset of the pandemic significantly impacted transit operations and traditional mobility services. Seeing the impact that COVID-19 had on ridership and operators' health & wellness, TransLoc and Ford Mobility took it upon themselves to offer transit providers little to no cost planning & design services and mobility solutions. Listen to two California agencies who were able to modify and flex their service modes to meet their rider needs better, and how TransLoc and Ford Mobility are working with communities to continue to understand evolving service demand and how best to fit the right service model to the right place and right time.
Speakers:
Rebecca Schenck, Principal Planner, Special Projects, Napa Valley Transportation Authority
Richard Tree, Transit Manager, City of Porterville
Tyler Means, Manager of Solutions Engineering, TransLoc
12:55-1:30
Panel: Urban Revitalization in CA: Recovering from COVID-19 Through New Infrastructure Investment
Urban Revitalization refers to a set of initiatives aimed at reorganizing an existing city structure, particularly in neighborhoods in decline due to economic or social reasons. As our urban centers recover from the impacts of COVID-19, how can investment in infrastructure support the revitalization of our city centers? This panel will look at how federal, state, and local government agency investment in urban mobility and transit, social infrastructure and smart city solutions will play a vital part in the revitalization of our urban and city centers in the aftermath of COVID-19 and beyond.
Moderator:
Anna Hermelin, Partner and Co-head of Projects, Americas, Ashurst
Panelists:
Alex Greenwood, Director, Economic & Community Development Department, City of South San Francisco
Bradley Calvert, AICP, Assistant Director of Community Development, City of Glendale
Dan Hodapp, AICP, PLA, LEED ap, bd+c, Urban Designer, Port of San Francisco
Erich Yost, Senior Management Analyst / HUD Opportunity Zone Leader, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
1:30-2:20
Panel: Project & Right-of-Way Acquisition Impacts on CA Infrastructure Market
Acquiring right-of-way for infrastructure and transportation projects involves complexities that should be evaluated early in the design and environmental review process. It is critical to understand the timing and available options for right-of-way acquisition and the associated costs and risks, while examining project deadlines. Environmental impact studies, property surveys and appraisals, and legal compliance requirements are just some of the topics public real estate professionals need to constantly evaluate. This conversation will look at the right-of-way and land acquisition issues impacting key projects in California.
Moderator:
Richard Craemer, Director of Marketing, Aurigo Software Technologies
Panelists:
Beth Gillis Perrill MPA, Right of Way Section Manager, Alameda County Public Works Agency
Blandon Granger, SR/WA, Supervisor, Real Estate Services, Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Jocker Alejandro, Right of Way Agent, Padre Dam Municipal Water District
Nathan Mott, Principal Right of Way Agent (SR/WA) - Appraisal Department, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Richard Harwell PLS, PMP, Chief Surveyor, FAA Certified sUAS Pilot, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Ryan Daugherty, MPA, Property Agent, City of Modesto Public Utilities
2:20-2:40
Case Study: Preparing for Sea-Level Rise: Moving Beyond Planning to Implementation
The City of Santa Barbara has adopted a sea-level rise adaptation plan and is now on the path toward implementing the plan, which includes 42 actions of high priority to start in the next five years to prepare for sea-level rise. These predominantly include major infrastructure projects, such as moving sewer mains, raising the Harbor breakwater, and redesigning existing tide gates that prevent flooding of the lower area of downtown. This presentation looks at the risks Santa Barbara faces and how the City is structuring its implementation program to prepare the City for sea-level rise in phases.
Presenters:
Melissa Hetrick, Project Planner, City of Santa Barbara Community Development
Sara Iza, Senior Planner, City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department
2:40-3:30
Panel: Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Sustainable Infrastructure
Changes in the variability and magnitude of temperature, precipitation, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events can affect transportation, water and energy infrastructure. Extreme heat and drought increase peak energy demand, posing challenges for solar power grid penetration and grid reliability. Wildfires have become larger and more frequent. Severe rain and high tides can cause temporary or permanent flooding of roads, bridges, and ports and erosion of coastal communities and critical rail lines. Damage to structures or increased wear and tear can lead to higher maintenance costs due to damage mitigation and increased capital expenses to harden facilities against climate risks. Even digital services can be disrupted by weather events. This panel will look at ways in which climate related issues impact infrastructure, energy and transportation decisions and create both opportunities and challenges for new investment.
Moderator:
Allan Marks, Global Project, Energy & Infrastructure Finance, Milbank LLP
Panelists:
Greg Spotts, Assistant Director and Chief Sustainability Officer, Bureau of Street Services, City of Los Angeles
Margaret Cederoth, Director of Planning and Sustainability, California High-Speed Rail Authority
Ramses Madou, Division Manager, Planning, Policy, and Sustainability, Department of Transportation, City of San Jose
Silvia Pac Yurrita, Climate Change Analyst, San Francisco Dept of the Environment
Tamara Kohne, Project Lead, Climate Tech Finance, Technology Implementation Office, Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Vijay Kesavan, Priority Conservation Area Program Manager, Metropolitan Transportation Commission
3:30-4:10
The State of California Airport Expansion & Capital Improvement Programs
Maintaining and enhancing airport infrastructure is critical; it is one of the greatest challenges that airport owners and operators face. Capital expenditure is usually the first casualty of any downtown. In the current climate it might be expected that infrastructure plans might be revised or even cancelled altogether. In some cases that is happening, but so far in the world’s top 50 airports by passenger numbers most of them are non-committal about such action, or at least they are not talking about it. In this panel, panelists will look the current state of pre-Covid expansion and capital improvement programs and examine what the future may look like.
Moderator:
Geoffrey Ax, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, DBIA, Aviation Practice Leader, Principal, Populous
Panelists:
Judi Mosqueda, Director of Project Management, Planning, Design & Construction, San Francisco International Airport
Kevin Meikle, Director of Aviation, City of Fresno
Rayvon Williams, CM, CAE, Director, Watsonville Municipal Airport
4:10-4:50
Panel: Balancing Carbon Neutral Generation and Aging Infrastructure Improvements
The transition from fossil fuel energy generation to new renewable energy can directly reduce atmospheric carbon emissions. Purchasing 100% truly new renewable electricity is one of the most efficient ways to reduce the carbon footprint of an organization with regarding the need for stationary energy. However, coupling a transition from fossil fuel to carbon neutral with the costs of new infrastructure will be challenging. This panel will feature utilities in a discussion on how to balance carbon neutral generation with need for necessary infrastructure improvements.
Moderator:
Dave Bullard, Senior Director, Product & Industry Strategy, Oracle
Panelists:
Christine King, Director, Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear, Idaho National Laboratory
Timothy Mahoney, Public Affairs Manager, SoCalGas
John Galloway, ENV SP, Carbon Neutral Airport Program Manager | Environmental Policy & Sustainability, San Francisco International Airport
Emil Abdelshehid, Power System Information and Advanced Technology, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
4:50-5:30
Presentation: Designing for Sea Level Rise: Developing along our Disappearing Bay Area Coastline
As climate scientists warn that rising temperatures will result in rising sea levels, new design measures are needed to mitigate for building along California’s beautiful and compromised waterfront. With projected ocean levels rising 5.5 feet over the next 80 years, current designers of Bay Area developments are creatively expanding their toolbox for the changing world. Projects like Mission Rock in the Port of San Francisco are proactively selecting materials that ensure long-term resiliency. Presenters will discuss how material selection will reduce future concerns by addressing current projections.
Moderator:
Tom Tietz, Executive Director, California Nevada Cement Association
Panelists:
Allison Brooks, Executive Director, Bay Area Regional Collaborative (BARC)
Peter Brady, Project Engineer, Langan
Shirley Qian, Senior Planner, Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority
Steve Minden, Sr. Director, Design and Construction, Tishman Speyer
5:30
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