City of the Future - September Session
Since the last City of the Future, both Texas and the world have drastically changed. We have learned the true measure of strength in our communities—and that we each have a part to play in transforming them. People have endured great pain, and from that, lessons are being learned. As systems, institutions, supply chains, and even culture are being reassessed to better protect and deliver for people first, there are opportunities to heal and build. Now with the City of the Future virtual monthly series, we hope to create a platform for collaborative sharing of ideas and lessons learned so our cities and systems can be built for preparedness and equity.
Planning for the future of transportation in cities begins now. The Biden Administration’s focus on infrastructure includes $85 billion for mass transit and $155 billion for EV infrastructure and programs. What does that mean for local transportation and mobility? How can cities design systems that accommodate multi modal transit options and are safe, equitable, and clean? The renewable energy transition will require innovative solutions that may come from unexpected places. For example, a landfill, typically the embodiment of a community’s waste, is the source of a creative new fuel supply partnership between CPS Energy and VIA, San Antonio’s public transit authority. In this session, CPS and VIA will discuss their partnership and how it helps improve the environment while providing affordable and reliable service to the community. Electric bicycles or ebikes are becoming more than a leisurely indulgence, they are challenging not just how we view bikes, but increasingly how we view local transportation as well. This session will dive into what’s driving ebike adoption, what aspects of transportation it disrupts, and how cities can plan for and even proliferate a growing cycling populace. Schedule
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Navigating the City of the Future
Waste Makes Haste
Is an eBike Revolution on the horizon?
