Decision-making for Mobility and Sustainable Transportation
Abstract
Technologies enable the deployment of new transportation solutions and services that use less energy, reduces an impact on the environment, reduces waste in operations, and provide a more equitable mobility for users. Technology should not create more problems than it solves, particularly with regards to social equity (i.e., accessibility, inclusiveness, safety, and security), economic efficiency (i.e., cost-effective and within people’s ability and willingness to pay) or environmental stewardship (i.e., reduced carbon pollution, and improved water and air quality). What do decision makers consider before deciding to incorporate emerging transportation technologies for a more sustainable transportation system? What factors, data, policies, and research findings do decision makers utilize when contemplating options?
Decision-making for Mobility and Sustainable Transportation
Category
Policy, Decision-Making, Data
Description
Presenter: Jim Pappas
Agency Affiliation: Delaware Department of Transportation
Session: Plenary Session: Decision-making for Mobility and Sustainable Transportation
Date: 6/1/2022, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Presenter Biographical Statement: James T. Pappas III, P.E., MBA, Director, Resilience & Sustainability, Delaware Department of Transportation, received his Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware and his Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Environmental Sustainability from Wilmington University.
Jim has worked for Delaware Department of Transportation for over 30 years. During the majority of this time, he worked in pavement and materials engineering. He has served as Assistant Director of Performance Management, then Deputy Director of Operations and Support, and now Director of Transportation Resiliency & Sustainability.