Update on FTA’s Transit Bus Automation Research, and Introduction to the Proposed, Updated STAR Plan
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 12, 2023: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Steven Mortensen
Senior ITS Engineer, Federal Transit Administration
Presentation Description
FTA will provide an update on its transit bus automation research agenda, including an introduction to the proposed, updated STAR Plan.
Speaker Biography
Steve Mortensen is a Senior Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer with the Federal Transit Administration Office of Research, Demonstration and Innovation. Mr. Mortensen is a co-manager of FTA’s Transit Bus Automation Research program. Mr. Mortensen also manages a portfolio of research projects in FTA's Integrated Mobility Innovation, Accelerating Innovative Mobility, and Enhancing Mobility Innovation programs.
Prior to FTA, Mr. Mortensen worked at Noblis providing ITS program technical and management support to the ITS Joint Program Office and FTA in the areas of transit fleet management, human services transportation coordination, electronic payment, traveler information, and rail transit ITS.
Mr. Mortensen has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Community and Regional Planning degree from Iowa State University.
