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Faster, Smarter, Cleaner, Greener: Developing the Transportation Workforce of the Future: Panel Discussion: Skills to Build and Operate a Sustainable Transportation System

Thought leaders in transportation technology and workforce development come together for this full-day workforce development summit on emerging career pathways in transportation and how to prepare the next generation of workers. How can schools work with industry leaders to ensure relevant education and training programs? What specialized skills will be needed to plan and construct a world-class transit system? Which technologies will be critical in developing clean, efficient freight transportation systems that can compete at the regional, state and national levels? Focus will be on innovative technologies, including intelligent transportation systems, high-speed rail, wireless technologies, big data systems, smart freight networks, environmentally sustainable technologies, and others.

10:15-11:45 a.m. Panel Discussion: Skills to Build and Operate a Sustainable Transportation System

Moderator: Rod Diridon, Sr., Emeritus Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute

Panelists:

Oliver Baines, President, Fresno City Council

Afshin Pishevar, Chief Legal Officer, Hyperloop Technologies

Tim Rainey, Executive Director, California Workforce Investment Board

Ed Reiskin, Director of Transportation, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency