Austin’s rapid growth adds more cars on the road every day. Internal combustion vehicles account for over 30 percent of emissions in the greater Austin area. New initiatives to reduce congestion and emissions are transforming transportation through innovation, safety and multi-modal methods. Learn how new technologies and emerging trends in transportation merge with policy and infrastructure.
Speakers:
**Tien-Tien Chan, Program Manager, Austin Transportation Department
**Laura Dierenfield, Program Consultant, Austin Transportation Department
**Karl Popham, Austin Energy Electric Vehicles & Emerging Technologies Manager, Austin Energy
Consider all multi-modal travel options in your trip planning. The seminar site is served by several CapMetro routes and dedicated bicycle lanes along Barton Springs Road. Bicycle parking is available in the Austin Energy parking garage and free car parking is available at Palmer Events Center. Many restaurants are within walking distance – feel free to bring your lunch.