1. Leight’s LITE Lights Scott Lee - IDAX Cindy Pionke - Knox County
Jeffrey J. Kupko - Michael Baker International
Praveen Edara - University of Missouri
Steve Lavrenz - ITE Headquarters

2. Harnessing the 'Smart Cities' initiative to improve mobility for aging and disadvantaged populations

3. Cities that responded to the US DOT Smart City Challenge
Background
Population Shift
History of Transportation
Data and Technology
Smart City Challenge
~ 10% of challenge areas identified by finalists touched on aging and disadvantaged populations
Applicants
Finalists
Cities that responded to the US DOT Smart City Challenge

4. Problem Statement Recommendation
"How can the transportation profession utilize the 'Smart Cities' initiative to improve mobility for aging and disadvantaged populations?"
Recommendation
leveraging smart cities to enhance mobility for the elderly and disadvantaged
Our recommendations will focus on a set of engagement-based solutions with stakeholder groups representing transportation, technology, and vulnerable users (defined herein as aging and disadvantaged populations).
Engagement-based solutions with stakeholder groups representing transportation, technology, and vulnerable users

5. Outreach

6. Equitable Mobility for All
Outreach findings
Stakeholders involved with independent initiatives - on aging and disadvantaged
But, no direct involvement of major stakeholders in the Smart Cities initiative
How can ITE help?

7. Creating National Guidance and Clearinghouse
Standing committee on Smart Communities Task Force
On-demand resource portal
Coordination with existing ITE products
Technical publications
Vision Zero Task Force
Transportation Health Task Force

8. Technical Work/Assistance
ITE headquarters staff
Technical councils
Districts/sections/chapters
Student chapters
Transportation Systems Management & Operations

9. Connecting Membership
Listening Sessions
Peer exchange with key stakeholders
LeadershipITE
ITE Journal, Spotlight, Community
ITE Learning Hub
Webinars
Podcasts
On-Demand Content
Peer Exchange with Midwest DOTs on TSMO Integration

10. Incorporate External Stakeholders
Focus on connecting technology interests with equity interests
Transportation Organizations
Public Health
Planning and Development
Specialized Interests
Technology associations

11. Coordinate with Canadian Smart Cities Challenge
What better time than now?!?
Tap into existing projects
U.S. Challenge: emphasis on technology and connected datasets
ITE’s Focus: equitable mobility, livable communities
Tap into existing projects
Smart Cities Forum
Future Cities Catapult

12. Acknowledgements ITE Board of Directors
External Stakeholders: ADA, AARP, APHA
TSMO Council, Smart Communities Task Force
LeadershipITE Mentors: Paul Barricklow, Hardik Shah