IATR Committees
International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR)
Multi-Modal Mobility Innovation For All!
Accessible Transportation Committee
Rupal Bapat | Deputy Commissioner of Public Passenger Vehicle Operations for the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP)
Rupal Bapat is a dedicated public servant with experience in streamlining processes, strategic direction, and relationship building. As Deputy Commissioner of Public Passenger Vehicle Operations for the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), Ms. Bapat is responsible for overseeing the licensing of transportation network providers (ride-hail industry), taxicabs, liveries, charter/sightseeing buses, ambulances, pedicabs, medicars, water taxis and commercial passenger boats. As an industry expert, Ms. Bapat was recognized by the International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) as the “Regulator of the Year” in 2021. Since assuming her role as Deputy Commissioner in 2011, Ms. Bapat eliminated outdated practices and was instrumental in modernizing licensing and regulatory framework for existing public passenger vehicle licensees and has adapted to a rapidly evolving marketplace and the disruptive technologies that change the face of transportation. Ms. Bapat was one of the first regulators to establish and implement a framework to license and regulate the ride-hail industry (transportation network providers or TNPs). She has implemented policies which have resulted in significant increases of greener and accessible public passenger vehicles. Ms. Bapat is a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois since 1995. She is a graduate of IIT’s Chicago-Kent College of Law and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Isabelle Ducharme | Chairwoman of the Board for Kéroul
Ms. Isabelle Ducharme is Chairwoman of the Board for Kéroul since 2010, a member of the GAATES Global Leadership Council for G3ict and an administrator on the Board of DisAbled women’s network Canada (DAWN). She has been working on social integration of people with disabilities for more than 25 years. During these years, Miss Ducharme has presented at various conferences and facilitated multiple workshops on creating awareness for integrating people with disabilities. Her personal experience of living with a spinal cord injury since her car accident in 1988 gives her unique insight in the barriers many persons with disabilities face. She truly understands the different needs and accommodation needed to attain full integration. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications at Université de Montréal and a Master’s degree in business and tourism planning at Université du Québec à Montréal. She also completed a course in “communication and leadership” from Dale Carnegie to further refine her presentation skills.
African (MENA) Regulators Committee
Dr. Camile Kamga | Professor and Director at University Transportation Research Center and at The City College of New York
Dr. Camille Kamga is a distinguished leader and scholar in transportation engineering, with a profound impact on research, policy, and technological advancements within the field. His extensive career spans over two decades, marked by significant contributions to urban transportation systems, data management, and the integration of emerging technologies for enhanced mobility and sustainability.
Dr. Camille Kamga is a Professor of Civil Engineering at the City College of New York (CCNY), the flagship institution of The City University of New York (CUNY). He holds several key leadership positions, including Director of the Region 2 University Transportation Research Center (UTRC) since 2012, Acting Director of UTRC since 2009, Associate Director of the CUNY Institute for Urban Systems (CIUS) during 2002-2024, and Director of the CUNY Institute for Transportation Systems since 2022.
Dr. Kamga is a highly regarded figure in the transportation engineering field, having chaired numerous sessions at both national and international conferences. His commitment to professional development and education is evident in his service on the Board of Directors of the Intelligent Transportation Society of New York (ITS-NY) since 2010, where he chairs the education committee. Additionally, he has been actively involved in the governance of the International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) since 2011, contributing significantly to the development of its educational program. Dr. Kamga further demonstrates his expertise and leadership through his membership in various professional organizations and committees, including the standing committee on Urban Transportation Data and Information Systems (AED20) and the former standing committee on International Cooperation (A0010). He currently chairs the Research Council for the Urban Transportation Data and Information Systems committee and served on the Executive Committee of the Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) in 2021-2024.
Dr. Kamga’s extensive research portfolio is supported by numerous grants from prestigious organizations, including the U.S. Department of Transportation, the New York State Department of Transportation, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council, the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority, the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the New York City Department of Transportation, New York City Transit, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, the National Science Foundation, and the Volvo Research and Education Foundation. His work significantly contributes to advancements in transportation systems and infrastructure.
Mary Mwangi | Founder and CEO Data Integrated Limited
Mary Mwangi is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Budgeting, Business Development, Strategic Planning, and Marketing Strategy. Strong business development professional graduated from Rockhurst University.
Australian Regulators Committee
Karl Mortimer | Manager Regulatory Operations at Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT)
Karl Mortimer is Manager of Regulatory Operations at the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) in South Australia, where he oversees implementation and coordination of transportation regulatory functions and supports policy development. With experience in public sector operations and regulatory compliance, Karl contributes to advancing efficient and effective transportation systems that balance innovation with public safety and service needs. He collaborates with industry partners, government agencies, and stakeholders to support regulatory programs and continuous improvement in transport operations.
Canadian Regulators Committee
Sylvain Tousignant | General Director, Bureau du taxi de Montréal
Sylvain Tousignant was appointed director general of the Bureau du taxi de Montréal (BTM) in May 2022, bringing over 20 years of experience in change management, sales and public service. Prior to that, he had been the deputy general director for three years and had occupied management positions at BTM since 2015. Mr. Tousignant has wide-ranging expertise, a thorough understanding of current affairs and issues related to the remunerated passenger transportation by automobile (RPTA) industry. His goal is to make Montréal’s RPTA industry competitive, agile and appealing.
As part of his duties, he leads revitalization and modernization strategies benefiting Montréal’s RPTA industry. He is known for his participatory leadership style that automatically incorporates consultation and stakeholder value. He works closely with varied levels of government, large partners from the RPTA industry, and many organizations, associations and groups directly or indirectly linked to that industry, with a view to collaboration, while also focusing on developing strategic partnerships.
Among his achievements is the launch of the “BONJOUR” brand image for Montréal taxis, which was a major project to make the taxi industry stand out in a positive way and to optimize the urban experience of Montréal visitors and taxi users. Sylvain Tousignant also managed the creation and implementation of the Taxi Registry, an open data platform that collects real-time information on the location and availability of all taxis. This large-scale technical innovation will make it possible to bridge systems and dispatching, as well as mobility apps, and offers highly promising opportunities in terms of mobility management. Recently, Mr. Tousignant also oversaw the deployment of an exceptional program to support the Montréal taxi industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Committed to raising the profile of RPTA within urban mobility, Sylvain Tousignant works with partner organizations. He sits on the boards of directors of several committees and non-profit organizations as being the Chair of the Canadian Regulators’ committee of the International Association of Transport Regulators (IATR) and member of The Innovative committee & adapted mobility. He is 2018 International Regulator of the year and helped draft regulatory practices and model regulations on COVID-
Grant Heather | Manager of Vehicles for Hire (VFH)
Grant Heather is the Manager of Vehicles for Hire (VFH) for the City of Winnipeg at the Winnipeg Parking Authority. He has been in this role since January 2018. In December 2017, the City passed its Vehicle for Hire by-law and began working towards overseeing the regulation and licensing of the VFH industry effective March 1, 2018 when the industry was transitioned from the Province. In his time in VFH, he has led the successful implementation of the Winnipeg WAV (wheelchair accessible vehicle) centralized dispatch program to improve the delivery of on-demand accessible service, as well as providing incentives to accessible vehicle owners and drivers, as well as a number of other improvements to the VFH industry to improve its efficiency and safety.
He sits on the boards of directors of a number of committees, oversight Boards, and non-profit organizations. Grant has participated in the IATR committees since 2018, and became Co-Chair of the Canadian Regulators’ committee of the International Association of Transport Regulators (IATR). He was named the 2023 International Regulator of the Year. He has been with City of Winnipeg for over 12 years, and prior to stepping into the world of “for hire” vehicles, was the Manager of Finance for the Winnipeg Parking Authority. He is an accountant, and holds a CPA, CGA designation.
European Regulators Committee
Helen Chapman | Director of Licensing, Regulation and Charging at Transport for London
Helen is the Director of Licensing, Regulation and Charging at Transport for London, a role which brings together TfL’s Road User Charging authority and taxi and private hire regulator into one, dynamic directorate to tackle some of London’s most pressing and politically complex air quality, technology, safety and regulatory challenges. Helen has overseen the introduction of a number of new initiatives in London including the Ultra-Low Emission Zone and a suite of new regulatory requirements and standards for the taxi and private hire industries. Following the publication of Business Insider’s 2018 Tech 100, Helen was named as one of ‘the 100 coolest people in UK tech’ for her work in holding large private hire operators to regulatory standards in London.
Wendy Thompson | Director of Transport Regulation, National Transport Authority, Ireland
Wendy Thompson was appointed as the Director of Transport Regulation in December 2019 with the Irish National Transport Authority, having previously served as Head of Taxi Regulation. The Authority is a statutory non-commercial State body, which operates under the aegis of the Department of Transport of Ireland.
Wendy regulates several public transport and parking service providers in Ireland including SPSV (small public service vehicle – taxi and private hire), commercial bus, vehicle clamping, micromobility, and EU Passenger Rights for maritime, rail, and bus and coach services. Currently, the main aspects of this licensing and enforcement role revolve around providing high quality, accessible, safe, sustainable, affordable services with enhanced rural transport service availability. At the Authority, she has been responsible for expanding the Irish taxi and private hire fleet penetration from less than 4% to 18% of wheelchair-accessible vehicles with trained drivers.
She is also a member of the BusConnects Programme Board delivering a fully revised, accessible bus system throughout Dublin, combining both service network redesign and the construction of priority bus corridors throughout the city and suburbs.
Wendy holds degrees and master’s qualifications in law, finance, insurance, risk management, and governance. She is also an accredited mediator. Her background crosses both public and private sectors. During her time in the private sector, Wendy focused on accident investigation and defense litigation in the public liability and professional indemnity insurance fields nationwide.
Health & Safety Committee
Dr. Cammie Chaumont-Menendez | Epidemiologist at National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Cammie Chaumont Menendez, PhD, MPH, MS, is a Senior Scientist at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For the past 10 years her research has focused on taxicab driver safety and disparities in work-related injuries. She has been recognized for her scientific achievements and her efforts to promote diversity in the workplace and a safe work environment for all workers. She is currently serving on her third National Academies of Science panel with the goal of improving transit worker safety and health. When not conducting research activities she is playing a leadership role in developing the National Occupational Research Agenda as it relates to traumatic injury prevention in the workplace. She is very grateful to have a career in public service.
Eric Richardson | Strategic Mobility Advisor in the Transportation Practice Group at Windels Marx Lane and Mittendorf and a Road Safety Advisor for Together for Safer Roads
After 23 years of service at the NYC Department of Administrative Services and almost 11 as NYC Deputy Chief Fleet Officer Eric Richardson recently retired from city government and is now working as a Strategic Mobility Advisor in the Transportation Practice Group at Windels Marx Lane and Mittendorf and a Road Safety Advisor for Together for Safer Roads.
As Deputy Chief Fleet Officer Eric was involved in the expansion of the city’s electric vehicle fleet and coordinated the efforts of DCAS and the US DOT Volpe Center to create the city’s first Clean Fleet Transition Plan which included specific requirements new procurements needed to follow regarding electrification, use of biofuels, and emission reduction technologies.
He was a major advocate of road safety efforts and served as the agency liaison to for two Mayors on the Citywide Vision Zero task force working across city agencies on developing road safety strategies and reports. In this role he also served on the Vision Zero Data Working Group, the Fleet Working Group, and the Overnight Truck Parking Task Force.
His work included efforts in creating the Safe Fleet Transition Plan for city fleet vehicles as well as similar plans with the private trade waste industry and for New York City school buses. These safety plans were also put into action as Eric lead the nation’s largest truck sideguard implementation, the rollout of tens of thousands of city vehicles and school buses with telematics, and the review of each new vehicle specification to ensure these included all required safety equipment.
Through his efforts and advocacy Eric managed the launch of the New York City Intelligent Speed Assistance pilot, advised on legislation, successfully applied for Safe Streets for All funding to expand the program, and has spoken across the globe on speed management.
Eric also coordinated city events regarding safety and sustainability such as the annual NYC Vision Zero forum and various safety and sustainability forums and webinars. In May 2024 he worked with NASCAR, the NY Governors Traffic Safety Committee, and the New York City Public Schools on a safety awareness event that included over 350 high school students, NASCAR driver Ross Chastain, and various city and state agencies including NYS DMV.
In his work on both safety and sustainability he worked with senior agency leadership, legal offices, City Hall, and the City Council on local laws and executive orders to help reduce transportation emissions and make our roads safer.
He also worked on creating partnerships across government fleets, non-profit organizations, and advocacy groups to encourage best practices for professional vehicle fleets and drivers.
Mr. Richardson wrote an article for the 2018 Vision Zero Cities International Journal of Traffic Innovation titled “Fleet Safety is Traffic Safety”, has spoken at numerous international fleet events, was awarded the 2023 Automotive Fleet/American Automotive Leasing Association (AALA) Fleet Safety Award, and was part of the team that was recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with a Public Service Award in April 2024.
He is an advocate for the elimination of drunk driving and has championed technology testing and implementation to find ways to ensure vehicles can prevent this from happening.
Eric has also recently been confirmed as a recipient of the “Freedom of the City of London” which will be officially awarded in April 2025.
Latin American Regulators Committee
Angie de la Barrera | Principal Planner at Arlington County
Angie de la Barrera, a Principal Planner for Arlington County, is at the forefront of policies and regulations shaping the transportation industry. She has successfully led regulatory efforts across diverse transportation modes, including taxicabs, ride-hailing services, peer-to-peer vehicle sharing, and micro-mobility devices. She has also worked on policies to advance the use of electric vehicles (EV) and charging stations. Leveraging this experience, she collaborates with Arlington Economic Development’s Small Business Group, guiding transportation-related businesses through local and state regulations while identifying opportunities for partnership with local programs and policies. Notably, she is driving the integration of Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology into Virginia’s legislative framework, advocating for a permitting system that ensures the success of AV technology within our community. Passionate about her work, she strives to keep transportation regulations innovative and forward-thinking, while protecting the traveling public and the environment.
Leonardo Fewell | For-Hire Vehicle Administrator at San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
Leonardo Fewell is a transportation professional with experience in both public and private transit. He is the For-Hire Vehicle Administrator for the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System in San Diego, California, where he is responsible for permitting and regulatory oversight of over 1,800 taxicabs, nonemergency medical, and other modes of mobility services. Leonardo is a graduate of the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University with a Master’s Degree in Transportation Management. Leonardo regularly advises policymakers and transportation stakeholders on accessible and private-public transportation partnership solutions, with an emphasis on eco-friendly technologies.
Technology & Innovation Committee
Jarvis Murray | For-Hire Transportation Administrator for the City of Los Angeles at Los Angeles Department of Transportation
Since 2016, Jarvis has been the Policy & Enforcement Administrator for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation which includes managing permitting and enforcement for taxicabs, dockless mobility, medical transportation, shuttles, and other for-hire vehicles modes for the City. Since 2016, Jarvis has been the Policy & Enforcement Administrator for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation which includes managing permitting and enforcement for taxicabs, dockless mobility, medical transportation, shuttles, and other for-hire vehicles modes for the City. Prior to this, Jarvis was the Enforcement & Legal Affairs Manager for the Taxi and Accessible Services division of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency where he also assisted with enforcement of the Commuter Shuttle Program and managed the day to day operations of the department including permitting and enforcement. Jarvis is a licensed California Attorney and prior to joining the public sector practiced general litigation in the private sector which included representation of Taxicab Companies in personal injury and contractual disputes.
Doug Bermudez | Chief, EASY Card Fare Programs & Customer Experience at Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation & Public Works (DTPW)
Doug Bermudez serves as Chief of the EASY Card Fare Programs & Customer Experience Division at the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation & Public Works (DTPW), where he leads fare payment systems and customer-facing transit programs supporting millions of riders annually. He brings a strong operational and regulatory perspective to transportation technology, fare policy, and innovation.
At DTPW, Doug is responsible for modernizing the County’s fare collection environment, transitioning from legacy infrastructure to an account-based, open, and contactless payment ecosystem that includes digital wallets, mobile platforms, and third-party integrations. His portfolio also includes customer service operations and programs serving seniors, students, and transportation-disadvantaged riders, with a focus on equitable access, data stewardship, and system reliability.
As Co-Chair of IATR’s Technology & Innovation Committee, Doug focuses on the governance and regulatory implications of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, data governance, cybersecurity, and large-scale public-sector deployment. His work emphasizes responsible use of data, policy alignment, and practical implementation that strengthens agency accountability and public trust.
Doug is actively engaged in transportation research and policy development. He serves on multiple Transportation Research Board (TRB) research panels and is Chair of the TCRP A-55 Panel on the Travel Behavior and Financial Impacts of Fare Capping, contributing to national research on fare policy, equity, and financial sustainability. He also serves as Second Vice-Chair of APTA’s Fare Collection Systems Committee and is the Lead Liaison for Miami-Dade County for CoMotion Miami, coordinating cross-agency participation and helping shape program content related to technology, innovation, and mobility.
TNC Working Group
Terry Mercer | Associate Administrator for the Motor Carriers at the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC)
Terry began his career at the DPUC in 2000 as the agency’s first-ever media/legislative relations coordinator for the agency, after an award-winning career as a print journalist. Terry worked his way up the New England newspaper ranks soon after his 1988 graduation from the University of Rhode Island, starting as a reporter for a small chain of Rhode Island weekly newspapers, moving to a editing position at a large daily newspaper in Fall River, Mass., and eventually serving for nearly four years as the managing editor of the Daily Gazette in Taunton, Mass. Since assuming the Associate Administrator role in 2002, Terry has been heavily involved with the National Conference of State Transportation Specialists (NCSTS) and currently serves as that group’s Secretary. In concert with his NCSTS duties, Terry also serves on subcommittees advising the Board of Directors for Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) system. He was recently appointed to President of NCSTS in 2018.
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