March 15, 2018 1-5 p.m. at the Michigan League, 911 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. RSVP
Over the past several years, transportation has emerged as one of the most crucial factors for escaping poverty. This Poverty Solutions engagement series symposium will examine transportation access and equity from a variety of angles, and connect communities, faculty, and students to explore ideas, strategies and potential solutions.
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx will deliver the keynote address, followed by interactive panels led by faculty and community experts will address topics including:
- License to Drive: How Legal Structures Impact Mobility JJ Prescott, U-M Law School Phil Telfeyan, Equal Justice Under Law Chad Livengood, Crain’s Detroit Business
- Getting to Work & School: Barriers to Meeting Basic Mobility Needs Joe Grengs, U-M Taubman School of Architecture and Urban Planning Kristin Blagg, Urban Institute Ryan Buck, Washtenaw Area Transportation Study Teresa Gillotti, Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development
- The Future of Transportation: Engineering Systems to Enhance Equity Tierra Bills, U-M Engineering Pascal Van Hentenryck, U-M Engineering Geoffrey Thün, U-M Taubman School of Architecture and Urban Planning
- Transportation Security: Measurement Tools to Understand Needs Alex Murphy, U-M College of Literature, Science and the Arts Shirley Stancato, New Detroit Rachel Tronstein, Gardner-White Furniture/New Detroit
- Accessibility Across County Lines: Regional Approaches to Transportation Barriers Bill Kennis, Benzie County Transportation Authority Representative from the Regional Transit Authority of SouthEast Michigan Ed Benning, Flint Mass Transportation Authority
- Transportation Advocacy Lightning Panel Joel Batterman, Motor City Freedom Riders Megan Owens, Transportation Riders United
Co-sponsored by the University of Michigan Urban Collaboratory, Poverty Solutions and the Detroit School Series.