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: Chad Parasa
Agency Affiliation: Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO)
Session: Plenary Session: Decision-making for Mobility and Sustainable Transportation
Date: 6/1/2022, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Presenter Biographical Statement: Chad Parasa is Executive Director of Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO). Chad has more than 25 years of Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering experience. Chad's expertise is in MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) transportation systems planning, which involves coordination with State, Federal and local government partners. He had obtained his Master’s degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering, from University of Oklahoma, Norman. He also has another Master’s degree in mathematics from Fairfield University, Connecticut.
Chad has passion for innovation and sustainability, he has attended Autonomous vehicle summits in the past, he monitors emerging technologies. He believes innovation doesn't have to be limited to vehicles and infrastructure, innovation can also start with land use design and density of development. This way sustainability goals are well accomplished for the communities we serve.