Aimee Gauthier
Facilitator
Access-Accelerating Access to Low Carbon Urban Mobility Solutions through Digitalization
This session will delve into the transformative potential of digital technologies in revolutionizing transportation systems, with a focus on active mobility and public transport.
November 5, 2024 | 09:00 - 12:00
Multipurpose room 16
Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
United States of America
English
Reference:
TE 16-01
Summary
This session will delve into the transformative potential of digital technologies in revolutionizing transportation systems, with a focus on active mobility and public transport. Participants will explore how digitalization can improve access to cities, integrate various modes through technology, and enable data-driven decision-making. We will cover subnational frameworks, stakeholder roles, and common bottlenecks, such as capacity gaps in data collection and usage. Through case studies and discussions, we will explore the challenges and opportunities for digitalization within the transport ecosystem. We will also unpack how leveraging digital technologies can support climate action, enhance efficiency, and advance gender equity goals in urban mobility. The primary audience of this training are transport officials, civil society and other stakeholders of the transport sector.
Objectives
1. Gain understanding around digitalization in urban transport and its potential for delivering efficient, integrated and equitable transport systems.
2. Explore digitalization needs and opportunities necessary for implementing digital systems and solutions such as: data analytics, capacity building, new tools and technologies and policy frameworks.
3. Learn from case studies and best practices from leading organizations that have successfully implemented digital solutions in transportation, providing practical insights and lessons learned into the digitalization and transport planning process.
4. Connect with fellow participants, industry experts, and stakeholders to share experiences, insights, and opportunities for collaboration in driving forward the digital agenda in transportation.
5. Participate in interactive activities such as Q&A discussion with an expert panel to pose questions, discuss challenges, and gain valuable insights from experienced professionals in the field; world café to dive deeper into discussions with peers looking into roles of different sectors and scenarios for implementing digitalization projects.
Partners
Organization
Country
Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
United States of America
UNEP
Kenya
ITDP
United States of America
Ms. Ana Nassar
Mr. Rafik Yanni