Smart cities planning has been active in many urban areas around the country. The City of Portland has been one of the leading cities planning for and implementing policies, programs and projects related to using data and emerging technology to improve people’s lives, particularly focusing on mobility. Cities see new developments in mobility solutions, connected and autonomous vehicles, travel data and information as important tools that can shape the ways people move around and live. Because transportation needs to be thought of both locally and regionally, suburban communities, cities and towns need to be part of the discussion and the solution so the region can benefit and thrive with the adoption of these technologies.
New mobility services tend to focus on serving affluent areas and urban neighborhoods that already have abundant transportation options. In order for these services to deliver on the promise to reduce congestion and emissions and advance equity, they need to work for suburban communities where people often lack options other than driving alone.
This workshop will provide an overview of new mobility concepts and technologies, and an update on regional activities in the space. Using both local and national examples of smart technology applied in a suburban context, the co-leads will present a framework for participants to use to start preparing for the implementation and adoption of these technologies in their community.
KEY TAKEAWAYS- Develop a better understanding of smart cities and new mobility technologies in a suburban context and their role and impacts on the transportation system and city planning;
- Understand the current activities that are occurring regionally around the topic;
- Insight on how their community can adopt these technologies in a suburban context and what their role is regionally to collaborate, learn and planning for the future.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITSThis half-day workshop is eligible for 3.5 hours of professional development credit through AICP (
see our provider summary). We can provide an electronic attendance certificate for other types of certification maintenance.
