About this Event
Pitchfest: Transportation is an inaugural event hosted by the Transportation Initiative at Penn (TRIP), a hub for research, innovation, and real-world solutions in transportation. The event is designed to connect transportation-focused public agencies with faculty and staff at the University of Pennsylvania to collaborate on applied research projects.
On October 29th, public agency staff are invited to give low-stakes, two-minute pitches on short-term, high-impact projects that could benefit from external expert support. After the event, the Pitchfest team works to “match” agencies with faculty and staff. Please visit the full Pitchfest: Transportation webpage for more information about the event.
Agenda
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Introduction
Info: Hear opening remarks from Leslie S. Richards, Founder & Executive Director, TRIP, and an explanation of the Pitchfest process from Patrick Sabol, Program Director, TRIP.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:25 PM
First Round of Agency Pitches
Info: • Denver Regional Transportation District
• Hawaii Department of Transportation
• Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
• New Jersey Transit
• Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
🕑: 03:25 PM - 04:05 PM
Panel Discussion
Info: A conversation moderated by Leslie Richards featuring: • Gia Biagi, Secretary, Illinois Department of Transportation
• Solomon Caviness, Commissioner, Atlanta Department of Transportation
• Mark Compton, Chief Executive Officer, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
• Marie Therese Dominguez, Commissioner, New York State Department of Transportation
• Rich Farr, Executive Director, rabbittransit
• Sabrina Sussman, Chief Program Officer, Choose How You Move Nashville
🕑: 04:05 PM - 04:50 PM
Second Round of Agency Pitches
Info: • Philadelphia International Airport
• Philadelphia Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems
• rabbittransit
• Upper Merion Township
• Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
🕑: 04:50 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks and Next Steps
Info: Closing remarks and an overview of next steps for interested researchers.
🕑: 05:15 PM - 07:00 PM
Happy Hour
Info: Join us for drinks and conversation to close out the day.
Event venue & nearby stays
Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, United States
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