Mobility is key to the Inland Empire’s future economic growth and quality of life. This dialogue series has been developed to address the numerous Inland Empire projects and initiatives designed to improve mobility. Advanced technology will be the dominant factor in our automobiles, rail transportation, the movement of freight, and the organization of our communities. Few will doubt the assertion that the change we are about to face is at least as great in the 21st Century as was the transportation changes that occurred in the early 20th Century as we moved from horse and buggies to planes, trains, and automobiles.
As exciting as this impending future may be, it is very important to remind ourselves that we live in a democratic society in which an informed electorate is the best guarantee of a strong and stable society. However, given the rapid pace of events, most people today are not informed about the many issues related to the imminent changes in our transportation infrastructure, few are aware of the many transportation-related projects and initiatives, and fewer still are involved in any meaningful way in the decisions that are being made. There are differing opinions regarding the magnitude of the problems and the relative merit of various potential solutions. Moreover, there is currently no authoritative place that people who are not directly involved in ongoing discussions can go to obtain a comprehensive overview of our mobility needs, the related social concerns, and the projects and initiatives now being discussed to address them. The purpose of Inland Empire Mobility Dialogue Series is to provide that forum.
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The Inland Empire Mobility Dialogue Series Continues
Thank you for joining us as the conversation continues in the sixth year of the CSUSB Leonard Transportation Center Inland Empire Mobility Dialogue Series!
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2023 Dialogue Topics
June 20, 2023 | 8:00-10:00 am
Developing a Sustainable Inland Southern California Port
GUEST SPEAKERS
SPEAKER 1
Curt Hagman
San Bernardino County’s Fourth District
SPEAKER 2
Henry McKay
Caltrans
SPEAKERS 3
Bhavik Pankaj Khatri & Sia Kalyan Ayyagari
California State University, San Bernardino
SPEAKER 4
Dr. Kanok Boriboonsomsin
College of Engineering, University of California-Riverside
SPEAKER 5
Lisa Hannaman
Southern California Edison
DIALOGUE 4
August 22, 2023 | 8:00-10:00 am
Urban Development and Transportation in the Inland Empire
DIALOGUE 5
October 17, 2023 | 8:00-10:00 am
Moving People within the Inland Empire
DIALOGUE 6
December 12, 2023 | 8:00-10:00 am
Linking Surface to Air Transportation
PREVIOUS DIALOGUES
DIALOGUE 1
February 21, 2023 | 8:00-10:00 am
Balancing the Race to Zero Emissions in Transportation: Envisioning a Future with an Integrated Energy System
GUEST SPEAKERS
SPEAKER 1
Marvin Moon | Assistant General Manager of Power Delivery at Pasadena Water and Power
SPEAKER 2
Victor Lopez | Director of Transit and Rail Programs at SBCTA
SPEAKER 3
Andrew Conley | Project Director at HNTB
SPEAKER 4
Jan Harnik | President of SCAG and Councilwoman from the City of Palm Desert
DIALOGUE 2
April 18, 2023 | 8:00-10:00 am
Back in the Office? Traffic Patterns in the Inland Empire
GUEST SPEAKERS
SPEAKER 1
Sean Reseigh | Senior Transportation Planner for Fehr & Peers
SPEAKER 2
Jack Liebersohn | Assistant Professor of Economics for University of California, Irvine
SPEAKER 3
Ginger Koblasz | Senior Planner for San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
SPEAKER 4
Brenda Reza | Employer Services Representative for IE Commuter
The Issue
Over the past four decades, Southern Inland California's transportation and logistics industry has experienced remarkable growth. In the 1980s, the region boasted approximately 250 warehouses; today, that number has surged to over 4,000. This expansion can be attributed to the area's strategic geographical positioning, land accessibility and affordability, and skilled workforce. Looking ahead, the Inland Empire has the potential to evolve into a model of sustainable logistics operations. This Dialogue will explore emerging research and breakthroughs in medium and heavy-duty transportation sectors.
Agenda
8:00-8:10 am - WELCOMING REMARKS
8:10-8:13 am - AUDIENCE POLL #1
8:13-8:25 am - SPEAKER 1
Curt Hagman, Fourth District Supervisor, Board of Supervisors
8:25-8:28 am - AUDIENCE POLL #2
8:28-8:40 am - SPEAKER 2
Henry McKay, Sustainable Transportation Analyst, Caltrans
8:40-8:43 am - AUDIENCE POLL #3
8:43-9:00 am - SPEAKERS 3
Bhavik Pankaj Khatri & Sia Kalyan Ayyagari, Computer Science Grad Students
9:00-9:03 am - AUDIENCE POLL #4
9:03-9:15 am - SPEAKER 4
Dr. Kanok Boriboonsomsin, Associate Director of the College of Engineering, University of California-Riverside
9:15-9:18 am - AUDIENCE POLL #5
9:18-9:30 am - SPEAKER 5
Lisa Hannaman, Senior Account Manager, Southern California Edison
9:30-9:55 am - DISCUSSION
9:55-10:00 am - WRAP-UP AND ADJOURN
Speaker Bios
Curt Hagman
Fourth District Supervisor
Curt Hagman was elected to serve San Bernardino County’s Fourth District in 2014 and named Chairman of the Board of Supervisors in January 2019 and 2021. The Fourth District covers Chino, Chino Hills, Montclair, Ontario, and the southern portion of Upland.
In addition to his duties as Supervisor, Hagman serves on multiple boards, committees, and commissions such as the Ontario Airport Authority, South Coast AQMD, Inland Empire Health Plan, and San Bernardino County Transportation Authority. Hagman works tirelessly to represent the community and is often seen working to bring new ideas and better opportunities for families, businesses, workers, and non-profit organizations in the County.
Supervisor Hagman holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from UCLA. He, his wife Rossana, and his family currently live in the Chino Valley. He is also proud to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the California State Guard.
Henry McKay
Sustainable Transportation Analyst
Henry McKay is a Sustainable Transportation Analyst working on the SB 743 implementation team in the Director’s Office of Equity, Sustainability & Tribal Affairs. He holds a Bachelor of Science in City and Regional Planning and a minor in Statistics from California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo. Henry has two years of experience working at the intersection of transportation planning, data analysis, and policy. His current work involves the development and implementation of multimodal access to destinations, project performance metrics and equity-focused spatial analysis tools. Prior to that, he worked on travel demand forecasting and network integration and planning projects for rail and transit projects in California.
Bhavik Pankaj Khatr
Computer Science Grad Student
Bhavik Pankaj Khatri is an aspiring graduate student at CSUSB, majoring in Computer Science and holding a bachelor's degree in computer engineering. With a deep-rooted passion for software development and data science, he actively contributes as a research assistant at the Leonard Transportation Center, focusing on transportation projects in the Inland Empire. Bhavik leverages his technical expertise to address real-world logistics and data analysis challenges. He strives to continuously learn and stay updated with emerging technologies, aiming to make a significant societal impact through his contributions to ongoing research.
Sai Kalyan Ayyagari
Computer Science Grad Student
Sai Kalyan Ayyagari is a Master's in Computer Science student with a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. Passionate about machine learning and data science, he works as a research assistant at the Leonard Transportation Centre. With a focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies, he actively contributes to projects, collaborating with fellow researchers to develop innovative solutions and gain valuable insights from complex datasets. He stays updated with the latest advancements in the field and actively participates in conferences and workshops. His goal is to make significant contributions to computer science by applying his expertise in machine learning and data analysis to drive progress in various industries.
Dr. Kanok Boriboonsomsin
Associate Director of the College of Engineering
Dr. Kanok Boriboonsomsin is an Associate Director of the College of Engineering - Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) at the University of California-Riverside, and a Research Engineer in the Transportation Systems Research Group at CE-CERT. He has over 20 years of research and development experience in the areas of sustainable transportation, transportation energy and emissions modeling, intelligent transportation systems, and traffic simulation. Dr. Boriboonsomsin currently serves as an Associate Editor of IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Magazine. He also serves as the Vice Chair of the Environmental Justice and Goods Movement Subcommittee under the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Committee of the Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Science.
Lisa Hannaman
Senior Account Manager
Lisa Hannaman is a Senior Account Manager with Southern California Edison’s Business Customer Division in the Government Institution Agriculture Water group. She has led oversight and partnership with the State of California Portfolio for Southern California Edison which includes UC/CSU, California Community Colleges, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and the State of California. During her time with SCE, she has been responsible for overseeing a portfolio of Strategic and Energy Intensive customers spread throughout SCE’s 50,000 sq. mile territory. She is the Business Customer lead for all Building Electrification initiatives and GHG based pilot efforts. She has had significant success with assisting customers with their goals in the areas of energy efficiency, energy resiliency and emission reductions. She is an active member of several key customer groups and committees in the State of California. She has her Bachelor of Science Degree from California Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Platinum Sponsors
HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today, HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to its clients in California. HNTB’s eight California office locations, including one in the Inland Empire, currently employ more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure projects and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial, and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management, and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
San Bernardino International Airport
Conveniently located in the heart of the Inland Empire, close to major freeways and just 60 miles from Los Angeles, San Bernardino (SBD) International Airport is strategically positioned to meet growing aviation activity, including cargo, business aviation, general aviation, and commercial airlines by providing competitive rates for aviation companies and local businesses looking to stretch their wings and expand their horizons. With extensive stretches of pristine runway and acres of prime land available for aviation development, SBD International Airport is ready to help our community and region reach new destinations.
Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport which, before the coronavirus pandemic, offered nonstop commercial jet service to 26 major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. More information is available at www.flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino Valley College Heavy/Medium Truck Program
The Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Technology program at San Bernardino Valley College students receive training in various subjects including brake, suspension, computer controlled engines, emphasis in electrical and heavy duty maintenance, engine overhaul and Zero emission EV vehicles. Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing to learn and work in the occupations they select. The department has one of the best training facilities in the Inland Empire. Job placement opportunities are substantial though the department's network of employers. If you would like to learn more, please visit our website: www.valleycollege.edu.
SBVC was the recipient of a 2012 Cascadia Luxury Truck, donated by Velocity Vehicle Group and Daimler Trucks North America. This three-axle truck, which uses a new compressed natural gas energy source, will be used for the program’s students to work on for class projects. The department also received a 4500 rugged duty series transmission, donated by Allison Transmission, to further provide premium technical training. In collaboration with the SBVC Foundation, the Heavy/Medium Duty Diesel Truck Program was awarded several grants from Southern California Gas from 2016 to present. Funds were used to purchase supplies for the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) system alternative fuels course. In addition, the program also partnered with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Project for their Volvo Low Light Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) grant project application. SBVC was a sub-recipient in the amount of $200,000, which will allow the development of curriculum hands-on education with the Volvo electric trucks.
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