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Agenda 2023

International Association of Transportation Regulators 36th Annual Conference Agenda

Updated Sept. 24, 2023

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Conference Theme: Modernizing Mobility

Scottsdale, Arizona | September 27 – 30, 2023


W Hotel Scottsdale, 7277 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Registration Info: www.IATR.global


The IATR’s 36th Annual Conference will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona, a welcoming environment and regulatory paradigm for mobility technology innovation and experimentation.  The dry heat of the desert will warm our attendees’ minds, to facilitate the exploration of new approaches to planning for, deploying, and regulating mobility technology solutions. This future forward conference will focus primarily on automation and electrification – two areas of rapid advancement. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are already picking-up passengers in Arizona and elsewhere, while electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure is being built everywhere – with both innovations providing backbone and muscle for our future transportation ecosystem. Of course, the role of data platforms and standardization – and how critical multi-modal integration is to modernizing mobility – will be the connective tissue for this conference. The policy challenges are the nerves or trigger points that will permeate our extensive discussions involving the implementation of EVs and AVs – including accessibility, equity, and sustainability. Conference attendees will be invited to ride-hail completely autonomous taxis in the Scottsdale and Greater Phoenix area, without any drivers in the vehicles. 


Conference Program



Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Noon – 3:00 pm

IATR Regulatory Boot Camp Trainers Prep Meeting

Location TBA


4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

IATR Committee Chairs Meeting

Location TBA




DAY 0 AGENDA: Wednesday, September 27, 2023

6th Annual Bootcamp – Modernizing the Vehicle:  AV-EV Technical & Regulatory Primer 


This year’s bootcamp sessions will provide a comprehensive overview of the technical aspects of the technology behind EV charging infrastructure and AVs. With the goal of demystifying the technology, experts in the field will provide an overview of not only how the systems work, but also of the societal benefits and policy challenges.  This daylong series of sessions will also cover the regulatory paradigm in the U.S. of testing and deployment laws and regulations, as well as EV infrastructure funding sources, processes, and planning. The bootcamp will also seek to address the role of vehicle rental companies, private property owners, and other stakeholders in developing and expanding EV infrastructure in the taxi, TNC, and for-hire vehicle industries.  



8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Mingle



Registration Open 



8:00 – 9:00am

Great Room 



Breakfast – Introductions of Bootcamp Faculty Coordinators and  Trainees/Attendees


Opening Remarks:

  • Mathew W. Daus, President, International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) 
  • Sylvain Tousignant, Directeur Général, Bureau du taxi de Montréal & Co-Chair of IATR’s Canadian Regulator Committee 
  • Mark Stewart, City Council Member, City of Chandler, Arizona





9:00– 10:30 am


Great Room

Bootcamp Session 101

Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure Primer 


This session will introduce attendees to the basics involving electric vehicles – the technology and the infrastructure that powers them. Various technological advancements in the field will be shared, and a basic introduction to the charging process, including the difference between level 1, 2 and 3 chargers, will be shared. Compatibility, battery technology and grid related issues will be discussed, as well as the impact on safety and inspection regulations for taxicabs, Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) and other for-hire ground transportation.


Moderator: 

  • Sylvain Tousignant, Directeur Général, Bureau du taxi de Montréal


Speaker(s):

  • Victor Atlasman, Director of Engineering, Nxu (formerly Atlis)
  • Steven Coons, Partner, Integra Energy
  • Don Onwiler, Executive Director, National Conference on Weights & Measures (NCWM) 



10:30  – 11:00 am

Mingle


Coffee Break

Sponsored by Integra Energy




11:00 – 12:30 pm

Great Room

Bootcamp Session 102

Electric Vehicle Incentives & Planning


This session will introduce attendees to the EV grant and subsidy universe and discuss the use of EV incentives and proper planning for not just vehicle purchases, but the build-out of infrastructure for the passenger ground transportation industry.  The U.S. Infrastructure Law and the various grants and subsidies available for the industry will be road mapped. Regulatory approaches from around the world in providing government subsidies and incentives will be compared.  Finally, the role of the regulator in facilitating or driving EV adoption will be explored.      


Moderator: 

  • Sylvain Tousignant, Directeur Général, Bureau du taxi de Montréal


Speaker(s):

  • Glenn Cook, Owner, EVTransports dba SafeRydr
  • Regina McCormack, Senior Manager, Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) 
  • Eric Richardson, Deputy Chief Fleet Management Officer, Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)/NYC Fleet 


Noon – 5:00 pm

 Mingle



Exhibit Set-Up

12:00 – 5:00 pm

Mingle



Registration Open

12:30 – 1:30 pm

Great Room



Luncheon & Keynote Address


Keynote Speaker: Dr. Daniel Sperling, PhD, Distinguished Blue Planet Prize Professor and Director at U.C. Davis | Former California Air Resources Board (CARB) Member





1:30 – 2:30 pm

Great Room


Bootcamp Session 103:

AV Level Setting – “Where are we Now”?


This technical session will provide a bottom-up overview of the technology involved in autonomous and connected vehicles, including not just SAE standards and the various levels of autonomy, but how the sensors and software systems work. From LIDAR to ultrasonic sensors, to AI and machine learning, attendees will be expected to comprehend the basic terminology, as well as how data is collected and managed. This session will discuss the current state of play in terms of the role of regulation at the federal, state and local level, with respect to both testing and deployment. In addition to the various laws in place, the government agencies responsible, and the requirements for permitting, insurance, and data/crash reporting.


Session 103a:  How Do AVs work? How & Who Regulates AVs?


Moderator & Conference Host:

  • Mark Stewart, City Council Member, City of Chandler, Arizona


Speaker(s):

  • Magid Elabyad, Senior Vice President, International Road Federation
  • Jane Lappin, Partner, Blue Door Strategy and Research Chair
  • Junfeng Zhao, Ph.D., Assistant Professor & Director, Battery Electric & Intelligent Vehicle (BELIV) Lab, Arizona State University

2:30 – 3:30 pm

Great Room


Session 103b:  The Socio-Economic Issues –Access, Equity, Labor & Sustainability


Moderator & Conference Host:

  • Mark Stewart, City Council Member, City of Chandler, Arizona


Speaker(s):

  • Scott Belcher, Executive Director, ACES Mobility Coalition
  • Valerie Lefler, Executive Director, Feonix – Mobility Rising



3:30 – 4:00 pm

Mingle


Coffee Break

Sponsored by Carmel Car & Limo Service







4:00 – 5:30 pm


Great Room


Bootcamp Session 104

AV Shark Tank (Where Are We Going? – Business Models & Community Engagement) 


This session will provide an overview of various pilot programs, testing and deployment case studies, including the use of autonomous shuttles and ride-hailing. How existing rules and regulations may apply to regulating autonomous taxicabs, TNCs and other motor vehicles, and expected amendments to the paradigm to adjust to the evolution of these services, will be covered.  Regulators will ponder their role and which government agencies can, will or should be involved in regulating AVs. This “Shark Tank” session will involve the audience and panelists in a lively debate on:

  • Lessons learned so far from testing and deployment;
  • The viability of various business models and the need for subsidies;
  • Shared Mobility vs. Robotaxis – Who will survive or dominate?; and
  • What does the short-term and long-term testing look like for AVs?


Moderator & Conference Host:

  • Mark Stewart, City Council Member, City of Chandler, Arizona


Speaker(s):

  • Glenn Cook, Owner, EVTransports dba SafeRydr
  • Alain L. Kornhauser, Professor of Operations Research & Financial Engineering, Princeton University 
  • Alex Roy, Johnson & Roy Advisors, Founder of The Autonocast, The Drive, Human Driving Association.


*Acknowledgment of Bootcamp Trainers & Graduates 

(Bootcamp Training Certificates)



7:00– 9:00 pm


Sunset Lawn

 

Welcome Reception 

Acknowledgement of Sponsors: 

  • Matthew W. Daus, President, International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) 

Welcoming Remarks: 

  • Mark Stewart, City of Chandler, Arizona & Conference Host


Dress code is casual attire.







DAY 1 AGENDA: Thursday, September 28, 2023

Theme:  Modernizing Mobility Regulations & Data


8:00 – 9:30 am

Mingle



Exhibit Set-Up

9:00 – 4:00 pm

Mingle



Registration

9:00 – 10:00 am

Mingle/Pre Function



Breakfast & Exhibit Exploration


9:30– 10:00 am

Great Room


Welcoming Remarks: 

  • Hon. David D. Ortega, Mayor of Scottsdale, Arizona







10:00 – 11:30 am


Great Room


Plenary Session 1

Global Regulator Spotlight (Star Trek) – Modernization Exemplars  



Transportation regulators from around the world will convene to discuss their projects and initiatives, with a particular emphasis on jurisdictions which have or are undergoing regulatory modernization.  Exemplars in the areas of fare and meter regulation, mobility data management, sustainability, equity and access will be presented.  An emphasis will be placed on how regulatory barriers to innovation, including unnecessary regulations, bureaucratic processes, as well as regulatory standardization, can be achieved.  


Moderator: 

  • Rupal Bapat, Deputy Commissioner, Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) 


Speaker(s):

  • Kirk Dobson, Chief Performance Officer, DC Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV)  
  • Grant Heather, Manager of Vehicles for Hire (VFH), Winnipeg Parking Authority.
  • Bharathi Kumaran, Deputy Director, Point-to-Point Transport Division, Public Transport Group (LTA) Singapore
  • Jill Plaza, Taxi/Contracted Transportation Services Administrator, SunLine Transit Agency



11:30 am–12:30 pm

Mingle



Sponsor Floor Open & Exhibit Review



12:30 – 2:00 pm

Great Room

Luncheon

  • State of the IATR Address: IATR President, Matthew W. Daus
  • Keynote Speaker: Jeff Nieman, Senior Vice President, Global Product Operations & Field Technology, The Hertz Corporation







2:00 – 3:30 pm


Great Room




Plenary Session 2

Modernizing Regulations to Support Innovative Mobility Partnerships


This session will unveil the IATR’s proposed Taxi Modernization principles and draft report, and obtain input from private sector stakeholder panelists involved in innovative mobility partnerships in the U.S. and beyond.  An update on TNC partnerships in San Francisco, New York City and Colombia, South America will be provided, and how similar integrations between for-hire ground transportation sub-modes and public transit have been working in the U.S. and around the world.  The private sector will share their views on where the mobility industry is going, and how regulators should be prepared to not just keep-up, but to be ahead of the curve by taking a leadership role in facilitating and encouraging modernization through the application of these IATR principles. Discussions with the panel and the audience will center on which regulations are standing in the way of innovative partnerships, and how and why the regulatory paradigm needs to be holistically modified. A particular emphasis will be placed on the policy benefits of regulatory modernization, including the impact on drivers and passengers, and how such innovations can support multi-modal mobility, sustainability, accessibility, and equity.  


Moderator: Mathew W. Daus, President, IATR


Speaker(s):

  • Erin Abrams, Chief Legal Officer, Via
  • Celia Gale, General Manager of US&C Taxi Operations, Uber Technologies Inc.
  • Jose Alejandro Hernández, Administrator, TaxExpress Colombia
  • Hansu Kim, President, Flywheel Technologies, Inc.
  • Tarek Mallah, Global Head Channel Development, Curb Mobility



3:30 – 4:00 pm

Mingle



Exhibit Review & Coffee Break

Sponsored by Via


4:00pm – 6:30pm

Plenary Session 3:

Modernizing the Mobility Data Paradigm


4:00 – 5:15 pm


Great Room


3a: Industry Mobility Data, Trends & Initiatives


This session will explore the latest trends and technology being used and deployed by the for-hire ground transportation industry, including but not limited to the following:  dispatch data; Taxicab Passenger Enhancement Program (T-PEP); telematics (cameras and black boxes); AI software applications; and On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) vehicle interface data. This expert panel will discuss how the taxicab, black car & and limousine, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT), Transportation Network Company (TNC), and related for-hire industries are deploying new technologies to collect and manage data, and for what purposes.  The mission of this panel is to explore and share new ideas and initiatives on how the collection, safeguarding and use of private mobility data can further public policy and regulatory goals, including: Vision Zero (safety and crash reduction targets); reduction of insurance premiums, claims, and exposure; automated enforcement; and mobility planning.  


Moderator: Ira Goldstein, Executive Director, Black Car Fund


Speaker(s):

  • Peter J. Hicks, Executive Director, Board of Directors, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission (NEMTAC)
  • Eran Shir, Co-founder and CEO, Nexar 

5:15 – 6:30 pm


Great Room 




3b:  MDS 2.0 – Mobility Data Platforms & Automated Enforcement


This session will explore the latest use of mobility data by regulators and private industry stakeholders to enhance service and promote safety.  This panel will share not just what is happening now, but what should and needs to happen in the future to allow for multi-modal connectivity and innovation.  Regulatory issues, including open data and freedom of information laws, will be discussed, as well as how data platforms can assist in furthering Mobility-as-a-Service, Vision Zero, robotaxi deployment, clean air goals, and other regulatory endeavors. The Mobility Data Specification (MDS) developed by LA DOT several years ago will be discussed, along with version 2.0, which seeks to add taxicab, TNC and other multi-modal data to micro-mobility data.   The MDS 2.0 discussion will include which additional jurisdictions may follow LA DOT’s lead, as well as how and for what purposes this data may be used, including automated enforcement platforms, maas, research and policymaking,   infrastructure planning, and other benefits and challenges involved.   


Moderator: Sahar Shirazi, Partner, CityFi 


Speaker(s):

  • Jana Lynott, Senior Strategic Policy Advisor at AARP Public Policy Institute
  • Jarvis Murray, For-Hire Transportation Administrator, Los Angeles Department of Transportation
  • Eric Plosky, Executive Director, MobilityData
  • Sylvain Tousignant, Directeur général – Bureau du taxi de Montréal



8:00 pm



Dinner on Your Own (Free Night)













DAY 2 AGENDA: Friday, September 29, 2023

Theme:  Modernizing the Passenger Experience – AV Policy Workshop & Clean Air Technology


Most of the day will be devoted to taking a deep dive into the socio-economic and policy issues surrounding automated vehicles being tested and deployed as robotaxis, including safety, wheelchair accessibility, equity, labor impacts on drivers, sustainability, and the role of shared mobility.   Various projects underway will be discussed, within the context of meeting regulatory policy objectives. An emphasis will be placed on how various stakeholder organizations can support these objectives through standardization, model regulations, and partnerships to share information and research. Also, clean air technology and initiatives to promote sustainability will be covered. 



8:00 – 4:00 pm

Mingle



Registration


8:00am – 9:30am

Great Room

Breakfast – Modernizing Airports


Speakers(s):

  • Mathew W. Daus, President of the Intl. Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) 
  • Ray A. Mundy, Ph.D. Executive Director of the Airport Ground Transportation (AGTA)







9:30 – 10:30 am


Great Room


Plenary Session 4

AV Deployment Experiences 


A panel of policymakers, industry stakeholders and experts will provide an overview of various deployment experiences, including safety standards, wheelchair accessibility, equity and labor impacts.  Experiences in actual deployment will be shared, and this panel will set the stage for the interactive workshop.


Moderator: Jane Lappin, Partner, Blue Door Strategy and Research Chair


Speaker(s):

  • Ellie Casson, Head of City Policy and Government Affairs, Waymo
  • Thomas Dwiggins, Fire Chief, Chandler Fire Department
  • Henry Greenidge, Senior Markets, New Markets, Cruise
  • Frank Martz, City Manager at City of Altamonte Springs, Florida



11:00am – 11:30am

Mingle



Coffee Break & Exhibit Review

Sponsored by Kaptyn






11:30 am – 1:00 pm



Great Room + Studios 1, 2, 3, 4 




Plenary Session 5 & Breakout Sessions (5a – 5d)

Tackling the Socio-Economic Issues of Robotaxi Deployment 


A series of breakout groups to brainstorm with attendees will be covered on how AVs can help solve various longstanding problems, as well as to identify the new policy challenges created by AV implementation. Each breakout session leader or facilitator will identify these challenges and develop a menu of options or solutions for regulators.  Each breakout group will select a representative to report back at the end of the workshop to whiteboard the findings and recommendations, which will be added to the final draft of IATR’s model regulations and guiding principles/best practices for AV testing and deployment.  Breakout sessions will be held on the following topics during this session preceding this general session:


AV Breakout Sessions 5a-5d:


Moderator/Facilitator:

  • Adam Cohen, Senior Research Manager, Transportation Sustainability Research Center (TSRC) at the University of California, Berkeley
  • Mathew W. Daus, President, IATR


Safety: (Studio 1)

  • Valerie Lefler, Executive Director, Feonix – Mobility Rising
  • Sahar Shirazi, Partner, Cityfi


Accessibility & Equity: (Studio 2)

  • Isabelle Ducharme, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, Kéroul
  • Camille Kamga, Director, University Transportation Research Center at the City University of New York


Insurance & Risk Management: (Studio 3)

  • Andrew Don, Chief Executive Officer, Research Underwriters
  • Jarvis Murray, For-Hire Transportation Administrator, Los Angeles Department of Transportation


Labor/Workforce: (Studio 4)

  • Michele Dottin, Organizer, Independent Drivers Guild
  • Leah Kaplan, Systems Engineering PhD Candidate, George Washington University



1:00pm – 2:00pm


Great Room



Luncheon & Keynote Address


Keynote Speaker: Hon. Deborah Schrimmer, Senior Advisor for Community & Urban Charging at the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation






2:00pm – 3:00pm



Great Room 


Plenary Session 5 Continued:

Reports Back & Plenary Panel with Breakout Group Leaders


Report back form breakout leaders:


Moderator/Facilitator:

  • Adam Cohen, Senior Research Manager, Transportation Sustainability Research Center (TSRC) at the University of California, Berkeley
  • Mathew W. Daus, President, IATR


Safety: (Studio 1)

  • Valerie Lefler, Executive Director, Feonix – Mobility Rising
  • Sahar Shirazi, Partner, Cityfi


Equity & Accessibility: (Studio 2)

  • Isabelle Ducharme, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, Kéroul
  • Camille Kamga, Director, University Transportation Research Center at the City University of New York


Risk Mitigation & Insurance: (Studio 3)

  • Andrew Don, Chief Executive Officer, Research Underwriters
  • Jarvis Murray, For-Hire Transportation Administrator, Los Angeles Department of Transportation


Labor/Workforce: (Studio 4)

  • Michele Dottin, Organizer, Independent Drivers Guild
  • Leah Kaplan, Systems Engineering PhD Candidate, George Washington University



3:00pm – 3:30pm

Mingle



Coffee Break & Exhibit Review

Sponsored by Research Underwriter







3:30pm – 5:00pm


Great Room 


Plenary Session 6:

Sustainable Mobility & EVs  – Public & Private Planning, Regulatory Incentives & Clean Air Policy in Action

 

The sustainability movement in the for-hire ground transportation sector has picked-up tremendous traction in the last few years, both in the U.S., Canada and globally.   The IATR’s taxicab and for-hire regulators have been involved with the clean air movement for almost 20 years, including mandates and incentives for hybrid-electric vehicles, and experimentation with different types of alternative fuels (such as hydrogen fuel cell, CNG, clean diesel and propane).  Now, automakers, government policymakers and private industry have all defined somewhat of a clear path forward in the U.S. and elsewhere, moving fast and furiously to zero emissions electric vehicles (EVs), and the build-out of EV infrastructure.   This new direction was fueled by the passage of the U.S. Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, along with state and local rebates, taxi incentives, and grant programs.  Also, various regulatory mandates and plans have been announced, and are in formation or being implemented, such as the California Clean Mile standard and initiatives by various Governors and Mayors to electrify all vehicles by certain target dates.  Against this backdrop, this panel will discuss public and private sector innovation, planning, partnerships and public policy to move towards zero emissions goals in the taxi, for hire, NEMT and TNC space.  Panelists will convey success stories, challenges and perspectives in the U.S., Canada and globally as a comparison.       


Moderator:

  • David Do, Commissioner, New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (NYCTLC)


Speaker(s): 

  • Charles de la Chevrotière, Director of Business and Mobility Strategies, Agence de mobilité durable 
  • Joshua Cunningham, Vehicle Program Specialist, Sustainable Transportation and Communities Division, California Air Resources Board
  • Sam Jurkowicz, Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Voyager Global Mobility
  • Frank Reig, Co-Founder & CEO, Revel 




6:30 – 9:30 pm


Desert Botanical Garden


IATR Dinner Reception & Awards Ceremony

  • Norma Reyes IATR Regulator Scholarship Recipients
  • IATR Volunteer of the Year Award
  • IATR International Driver of the Year Award
  • IATR Regulator of the Year Award


Dress code is smart casual attire. Bus pickup at 6:00pm – meet in the lobby*












DAY 3 AGENDA: Saturday, September 30, 2023

Theme: Modernization – The Path Forward







9:30 – 11:30 am


Great Room

Brunch & Plenary Session 7:

Modernization Lessons Learned – Key Takeaways 


Building on the IATR’s past “unconference” experiences, the regulatory potpourri will be repeated this year as part of an interactive breakfast, where attendees will be asked to share what they learned and how they plan to modernize moving forward. Also, suggestions will be explored for future topics among attendees for future conferences, new model regulation projects, committee activities, and other matters.  Post-conference survey results will be collected and shared, and a preview of IATR’s 2024 Florida conference will be presented by IATR’s conference hosts.


Closing Breakfast & Parting Salutations

  • 2024 Conference Preview: South Florida
    • Raul A. Gonzalez, Miami-Dade County
    • Joseph O’Geen & Robert Apicella, Broward County
    • Rob Shelt & Michelle Jimerson, Palm Beach County


  • Completion of Post-Conference Surveys & Raffle