2025 Summit Program

Time: 8:00am to 9:00am

Time: 8:00am to 9:00am
Location: Concourse Level – Lobby

Time: 9:00am to 10:15am

Location: Concourse Level – Harold M. Proshansky Auditorium 

Welcome: Ydanis Rodriguez, Commissioner, NYC Department of Transportation 

Keynote: Veronica O. Davis, PE, National Practice Director - Planning & Environment, AtkinsRéalis

Time: 10:15am to 10:45am

Time: 10:45am to 12:00pm

Location: Concourse Level – Conference Rooms

• A Holistic Approach to Universal Design
  • Moderator: Nicholas Pettinati, Deputy Director of Urban Design, NYC Department of Transportation
• Maximizing Impact with Limited Resources
  • Moderator: Paul Ochoa, Executive Deputy Commissioner, NYC Department of Transportation 
• Developing Equity Action Plans
  • Moderator: Warren Whitlock, Deputy Director for Federal Strategies, Race Forward
• Innovating Towards Healthier Urban Neighborhoods and Ecosystems
  • Moderator: Radcliffe Dacanay, Climate Officer, Seattle Department of Transportation

Get all the details about Session I: Ideate

Time: 12:00pm to 1:15pm

Time: 1:15pm to 2:00pm 

Location: Concourse Level – Harold M. Proshansky Auditorium 

The Equity Cycle: How Biking Advances Mobility, Economy, and Health

Biking is more than just an alternative mode of transportation—it’s a key driver of equity, economic resilience, and public health. This session will explore how expanding access to bicycling can break down barriers to mobility, support local communities, and improve well-being. International leaders will share some of the programs, policies, and initiatives that have successfully encouraged biking in their respective countries. Join us for an engaging discussion on how two wheels can pave the way for a more just and healthy future. 

Moderator: TBA

Time: 2:00pm to 2:15pm

Time: 2:15pm to 3:30pm

Location: Concourse Level – Conference Rooms

• Planning With, Not For, Communities
  • Moderator: Jose Richard Aviles, Arts and Cultural Strategy Lead, and Transportation Analyst, Othering and Belonging Institute
• Empowering Communities: Expanding E-Bike Access
  • Moderator: Irene Figueroa-Ortiz, Senior Policy Advisor, NYC Department of Transportation
• Equity Metrics: Measuring Success, Impact, and Outcomes
  • Moderator: KeAndra Cylear Dodds, Executive Officer, Equity and Race, LA Metro

Get all the details about Session II: Co-Create

Time: 3:30pm to 3:45pm

Time: 3:45pm to 5:00pm

Location: Concourse Level – Conference Rooms

• Beyond the ADA: A Dialogue between Agencies, NGOs and Disability Advocates
  • Moderator: Dr. John-Ross “JR” Rizzo, Professor at Rusk Institute and Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Health
• Equity and Impact: Exploring the Realities of Congestion Pricing
  • Moderator: William Carry, Assistant Commissioner for Policy, NYC Department of Transportation
• Operationalizing Equity Through Hiring and Contracting
  • Moderator: Carlos Bannister, Assistant Commissioner and Chief Contracting Diversity Officer, NYC DOT
• Vision Zero: Protecting Vulnerable Street Users
  • Moderator: Erin Bersak LaFarge, Director of Safety Policy, NYC Department of Transportation

Get all the details about Session III: Effectuate

Time: 5:00pm to 5:30pm

Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm