Office of Mobility Innovation at The City of Detroit

???? THIS WEEK: The City of Detroit is excited to share that Kristin Shaw, LEED AP, Transportation Decarbonization Specialist with the Office of Mobility Innovation, will be speaking at the #ForthRoadmapConference in Detroit, MI, from September 24-26! Join us for the Innovation Spotlight: Detroit session on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM. Kristin will be joined by industry leaders: >>Natalie King - Dunamis Charge ?? >>Pina Bennett - DTE Energy >>Shafiq Bari - Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) >>Deeana Ahmed, PhD - Our Next Energy (ONE) >>Stefan Tongur, PhD - Electreon This is the nation's premier event for electric transportation, where leaders will chart the course for the future of sustainable mobility. Don’t miss out! ?? Register now: Roadmapforth.org #RoadmapForth #ElectricTransportation #MobilityInnovation #Sustainability #Detroit

?? Ready to dive into the future of mobility? Join us at Ann Arbor SPARK #a2Tech360 from September 20 - 27! Our very own Senior Mobility Strategist, Konner Petz, will be speaking on Breakout Session #1: Innovation in the Fast Lane on September 23 at 9:40am. He’ll be sharing insights on the latest innovations transforming urban transportation in Detroit. ?? Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, or just curious about the future of mobility, this event is for you! Don’t miss out on thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and groundbreaking ideas. ?? Save the date and register today: ?? a2tech360.com #TechForGood #MobilityInnovation #FutureOfTransport #DetroitMobility

?? **Last Chance! ?? Entries Close Tomorrow Sept. 12 at 4 PM** APPLY NOW! Submit your innovative mobility solutions for the Toyota Mobility Foundation Sustainable Cities Challenge: Detroit City Challenge! Help transform freight operations with **Eastern Market** and cut costs while reducing fossil fuel consumption. ???? Don't miss out—submit your entry now! ?? Learn more: [https://lnkd.in/dZxxPX7c) https://lnkd.in/ebgCDjQw #MobilityInnovation #SustainableFreight #CityOfDetroit #EasternMarket #ToyotaMobilityFoundation #ChallengeWorks #CleanEnergySolutions

?? Happening TODAY! ?? Join Tim Slusser, Chief of Mobility Innovation for the City of Detroit, as he speaks at #RECESS24 on the Pioneering Mobility Solutions panel from 2:20PM - 3:15PM! This engaging panel will dive into the latest advancements in electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and sustainable transportation. The discussion will focus on how we can create innovative and equitable mobility solutions for all. ?? Moderator: Justine Johnson, Senior VP & Chief Mobility Officer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation ?? Other Panelists: * Nana Arkorful, Founder & CEO, Arke * Komal Doshi, VP of Beneficial Electrification & Mobility, Walker-Miller Energy Services Don’t miss this critical conversation! #DetroitInnovation #CleanEnergy #MobilityForAll #Sustainability

?? Spotlight on Michael Hale Jr. at CivStart State of GovTech! ?? The City of Detroit’s Office of Mobility Innovation is proud to have Michael Hale Jr., Project Manager, representing us on a dynamic panel discussing Civic Engagement, AI, and Humanizing Service Delivery at this year’s CivStart State of GovTech! ??? When: Tomorrow, Sept 11, 1:55PM - 2:40 PM ?? Details: CivStart State of GovTech Michael will be joining: >Chip Kennedy, Founder & CEO of CivicReach.AI >Sarah Horton, Director of North America @GoVocal (Moderator) >Steve Rao, Councilman, Town of Morrisville, NC >Yusuf Daneshyar, Director of Communications, President Megan E. Green City of St. Louis Together, they’ll explore how AI is transforming government service delivery, making it more efficient, responsive, and, most importantly, human-centered. Don’t miss this critical conversation on the future of civic ecosystems! Register here: https://lnkd.in/e74ESre3 #GovTech #AIInGov #DetroitMobility #SmartCities #PublicServiceInnovation #CivicEngagement

??♂? Tour de Troit 2024 - Join the Ride! ??♀? Get ready for the 23rd anniversary of #TourdeTroit on Saturday, September 14th! ?? Hop on your bike and explore the historic streets of Detroit, marvel at street art, and soak in the architecture during one of Michigan’s largest bike rides. ?? Two Ride Options: 1. Tour de Troit: A 20-25.6 mile leisurely ride with police escort, mechanical support, and a rest stop. 2. Metric Century: A 62-mile self-guided adventure with 2 rest stops and SAG support. ?? Included: >Souvenir T-shirt ?? >Food & beverage coupons ???? >Bib number ??♂? >Party at the finish line! ?? Helmets are mandatory! ?? Register NOW: tour-de-troit.org #TourDeTroit #BikeDetroit #CyclingEvents #DetroitAdventure #ExploreDetroit #RideTogether

?? **6 Days Left to Submit Your Innovative Mobility Solutions!** ?? The deadline for the Toyota Mobility Foundation Sustainable Cities Challenge: Detroit City Challenge is fast approaching – September 12, 2024! ??? We’re on the lookout for game-changing solutions that will help transform freight operations in partnership with **Eastern Market**, with a focus on cutting costs and reducing fossil fuel consumption. ???? Could your idea be the next big breakthrough? Submit your entries before time runs out! ?? Learn more: [https://lnkd.in/dZxxPX7c) #MobilityInnovation #SustainableFreight #CityOfDetroit #EasternMarket #ToyotaMobilityFoundation #ChallengeWorks #WorldResourcesInstitute #CleanEnergySolutions

Traveling in Detroit is getting safer! ?? The Detroit Mobility Optimization through Data for Equity and Safety project and initiative (MODES) aims to reduce traffic fatalities and enhance transportation safety and operations equity for #Detroiters, making our streets safer and helping people move more effectively across our neighborhoods. The Office of Mobility Innovation at The City of Detroit received a $2 million award for this effort. So, how does this benefit residents and visitors? ?? MODES will deploy state-of-the-art infrastructure to create a series of twenty-two smart intersections across Detroit. These intersections will utilize existing traffic signal technologies already deployed throughout the City paired with other contextual data and analytics, such as weather and roadway conditions, to optimize solutions that detect crash patterns and prevent traffic accidents, helping to save lives on our roads! Each smart intersection will evaluate traffic information to address the challenges of road safety in the City by quantifying: ?? Fatal or minor car accidents? ?? Near-miss incidents? ?? Pedestrian safety issues ?? Traffic flow? ?? Predictions of where traffic incidents are likely to occur This system will have additional safety insights and visualizations available, on a city-wide scale, to be evaluated by City staff to improve equitable decision-making, provide real-time support of crash locations, and help residents and visitors get to their destinations safely around our City! Deployment will focus on intersections in historically disadvantaged communities and at locations that are optimal for traffic safety enhancements?? increasing the equitable impact traffic safety could have on a community. Scaling with additional smart intersection locations and additional capability enhancements will be possible after the end of this phase through additional potential funding made available through the second stage of the USDOT SMART grant. Stay tuned for more important updates as this project is underway and we work to elevate technology to reduce incidents, make our roads safer, and realize a better future for Detroit! Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-x3ZPfP This project is 100% federally funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation #SMARTGrant Program. #MODES #DetroitModes #OfficeofMobilityInnovation #OMI #Mobility #Innovation #MobilityRising #OpportunityRising #Detroit #CityofDetroit #313 #Michigan #Transportation #Technology #Driving #Safety #DetroitMobility #MobilityDetroit #mobilityis

We are back with another staff spotlight! Today we are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Devin Woodruff. ? Devin is now serving as the Strategy and Research Specialist for Office of Mobility Innovation & the City of Detroit Office of Sustainability. ? Devin is a proud graduate of Michigan State University, with a B.A. in Public Policy and a minor in Law and Justice. Recently, Devin completed the Mayoral Fellowship, where he contributed to sustainability initiatives. Devin is passionate about advocating for Detroit, with a special focus on bridging the divides in transportation and sustainability, making the city more connected and greener for everyone. ? #DetroitOMI?#DetroitSustainability?#MeetOMI?#MeetOoS

? Meet the Team: Tony G. Geara, P.E., PTOE (???? ?????) ? For over 5 years, Tony Geara has been committed to making Detroit's streets safer for everyone at the City of Detroit. As a Traffic Engineer, Tony's work focuses on improving road safety and reducing accidents. ?? Tony is the Deputy Chief of the City of Detroit's Office of Mobility Innovation. He is currently leading the charge on Detroit MODES, a cutting-edge initiative aimed at saving lives through advanced, innovative solutions. His dedication is helping Detroit move closer to its vision of zero roadway deaths. Thank you, Tony, for your incredible work! ?? #DetroitOMI #MeetOMI #RoadSafety #VisionZero #DetroitMODES #FutureOfMobility