Urban Movement Labs

??????This just in: Urban Movement Labs has merged into LACI, expanding LACI's capacity to invite & scale zero emissions mobility in LA by the time the world arrives for the 2028 Olympics. In the words of our CEO and President Matt Petersen: "The merger strengthens LACI's capacity to scale startups, create green jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions." Through the merger, LACI will carry forward the work of everyone involved in UML: Francis Pollara, Julia Thayne, Lilly Shoup, Justine Johnson, Ashley Z. Hand, Henry L. Greenidge, Esq., Veronica Siranosian, AICP, Rogelio Pardo. With appreciation for their efforts and resolve to continue what they have started, LACI will adopt the Transportation Technology Innovation Zone at the Warner Center in the San Fernando Valley, where we will collaborate with local elected officials, the Warner Center Association, and our TEP partners to: ???Pilot innovation sandboxes to better serve the 14,000 Angelenos who call Warner Center their home and the 45,000 people who work in the community; ???Accelerate progress toward our bold transportation electrification targets by the time of the 2028 Olympics; and ???Identify and deploy solutions relating to charging and mobility. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to?Senator Henry Stern,?Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, Supervisor?Lindsey Horvath,?Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, LADOT General Manager Laura Rubio-Cornejo,?LADOT, and the Warner Center Association for their partnership and support. ???Interested in learning more? Check out the full announcement for all the details: laci.la/UMLxLACI

In the past five years, Urban Movement Labs has been at the forefront in advancing the adoption of cutting-edge mobility and transportation technology. I'm excited that our efforts and work will continue as UML merges with the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), renowned globally for creating an inclusive green economy?and unlocking innovation. I have joined LACI's Advisory Council to partner with Matt Petersen and the team to?continue this impact. This merger marks a significant step forward in our collective mission to drive sustainable and transformative solutions for urban mobility. Together, we're poised to amplify our impact and accelerate the transition towards a cleaner, more efficient transportation landscape for all. Thank you to all our partners and supporters over the years. We could not have done it without our amazing and dedicated founders and board members. Julia Thayne, Lilly Shoup, Justine Johnson, Ashley Z. Hand, Henry L. Greenidge, Esq., Veronica Siranosian, AICP, Rogelio Pardo