What are the most cutting-edge transportation experts around the U.S. excited about? Find their answers in this video – the first of several we’ll be releasing – from this month’s TransportationCamp DC 2014 at George Mason University’s Arlington, Virginia campus.
As Chris Hamilton of Arlington County Commuter Services says, “We’ve got the best minds in the country all locked in one place for one whole day talking about stuff that they’re passionate about in trying to make American cities better places to get around, and so we literally have the smartest people in the world right here today.”
Transportation expert Gabe Klein discusses how bus service will be enhanced over the coming years.
Kendra K. Levine of the University of California-Berkeley talks about how different cities are working on different aspects to make transportation better.
Joung Lee of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) focuses on how long-term federal funding will advance transportation goals.
Kevin Webb of Conveyal talks about why information is crucial to transportation service providers.
Shin-pei Tsay of Transit Center is excited about how consumers are really starting to have a say-so in how public transportation is being provided.
Mobility Lab’s Tom Fairchild says the emotion and passion of Transportation Campers will carry forward into the next generation of transportation innovation for the United States.
And James Wong of Georgia Tech says action will be the result of Transportation Camp.