Ride, Thrive, Belong: Building Community Through Shared...

Ride, Thrive, Belong: Building Community Through Shared Micromobility

12:00pm EDT

Community Networking Area

Monday October 7, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Monday October 7, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Foyer

Expo

12:00pm EDT

Registration

Monday October 7, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Monday October 7, 2024 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Foyer

Registration

1:30pm EDT

Lightning Round Slideshow

Monday October 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT

Join us for a conference tradition! This is your opportunity to learn more about NABSA members and the great work they're doing in their communities. After the presentation, attendees will have the chance to share information about what they're doing during the open call for announcements.

Monday October 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Wyeth Ballroom

Plenary

2:45pm EDT

Break

Monday October 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Monday October 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:15pm EDT

Break

3:15pm EDT

Center City West Biking Tour

Monday October 7, 2024 3:15pm - 5:15pm EDT

Sign Up Here!

Join staff from the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Multimodal Planning and Indego bikeshare to travel along separated bike lanes, mixed traffic, and trails along this 5-mile storytelling route for both on-road and bikeshare infrastructure. Key destinations include City Hall, the Art Museum Rocky Steps, and the Schuylkill River Trail.

Monday October 7, 2024 3:15pm - 5:15pm EDT

Mobile Workshop

3:15pm EDT

Downtown Center City Walking Tour

Monday October 7, 2024 3:15pm - 5:15pm EDT

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The City of Philadelphia is a diverse and vibrant metropolis, encompassing a rich tapestry of communities. This walking tour offers an immersive experience through Center City, showcasing a variety of captivating murals that adorn the city streets. The tour also provides an opportunity to explore the unique cultural offerings of Chinatown before culminating in a comprehensive journey through the global culinary delights of the Reading Terminal Market

Monday October 7, 2024 3:15pm - 5:15pm EDT

Mobile Workshop

3:15pm EDT

Indego Warehouse Operations Tour

Monday October 7, 2024 3:15pm - 5:15pm EDT

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Ride Indego bikeshare through South Philadelphia’s finest (and grittiest) neighborhoods to get a behind-the-scenes view of what goes into the day- to-day operations of 250 stations and over 2,500 bikes. The warehouse tour will give participants a first-hand experience of Indego’s operations, including:

Historic and bikeshare purpose-built facility
Balancing operations (including the use of AI-driven balancing software)
Bike triage, repairs, and new builds
E-bike and station battery management
Legacy equipment maintenance and refurbishment
Digital advertising kiosks

Monday October 7, 2024 3:15pm - 5:15pm EDT

Mobile Workshop

5:15pm EDT

Break

Monday October 7, 2024 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT

Monday October 7, 2024 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT

Break

6:00pm EDT

Opening Reception

Monday October 7, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Independence Beer Garden

Join NABSA and your fellow conference attendees for our opening reception and networking event at the Independence Beer Garden. This is your opportunity to meet other attendees and learn more about the 2025 NABSA board of directors candidates before voting. Located in Philadelpia’s Historic District, Independence Beer Garden is an outdoor retreat that offers attendees the chance to eat, drink, and mingle while overlooking the Liberty Bell Center and Independence National Historical Park.

Monday October 7, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Independence Beer Garden

Reception

8:00am EDT

Breakfast

Tuesday October 8, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Tuesday October 8, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Wyeth Ballroom

Break

8:00am EDT

Registration

Tuesday October 8, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Tuesday October 8, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Foyer

Registration

8:00am EDT

Community Networking Area

Tuesday October 8, 2024 8:00am - 6:00pm EDT

Tuesday October 8, 2024 8:00am - 6:00pm EDT
Foyer

Expo

9:00am EDT

Opening Plenary & Keynote

Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

Speakers

Anna Zivarts

Disability Rights Washington

Adriel Thornton

Executive Director, MoGo Detroit

Waffiyyah Murray

Indego Program Manager, City of Philadelphia

Waffiyyah Murray (she/hers) is a nationally recognized expert in the realm of transportation equity with a background in nonprofit leadership and youth development. She has presented at several national conferences and provided technical assistance to numerous bike share and micromobility... Read More →

Caroline Samponaro

Vice President, Micromobility Policy, Lyft

Tuesday October 8, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Wyeth Ballroom

Plenary

10:30am EDT

Break

Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:30am - 10:45am EDT

Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:30am - 10:45am EDT

Break

10:45am EDT

Balancing the Equation: The Importance of Equity for Shared Micromobility Systems

Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT

Equity considerations and programming are more commonplace in shared micromobility systems today, however, not all programs are created equal. Learn from experts to structure your program in a way that balances equity, sustainability, and affordability . When these elements come together shared micromobility systems can flourish.

Moderators

Tangier Barnes Wright

Deputy Director of Shared Micromobility, PeopleForBikes

Speakers

Louisa Gag

City of Boston

Shirley Li

PhD Candidate, Purdue University

Doug McClintock

Executive Director, Red Bike - Cincinnati

Peter Lugthart

PhD Candidate in Applied Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School

Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Homer Room

Breakout Session

10:45am EDT

Bringing It All Together: How to Establish and Maintain Regional Shared Micromobility Systems

Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT

Regional systems had a big 2023, from regional investment and system expansion, to high ridership, to residential membership passes. This panel brings together some of the leading regional shared micromobility systems in North America to share lessons learned and opportunities of operating a regional shared micromobility system.

Moderators

Mike Sellinger

Senior Planning Associate, Alta

Speakers

Amber Wason

VP Growth & Innovation, Drop Mobility

Greg Matlesky

District of Columbia Department of Transportation

Adrian Leung

Bikeshare and Bike Parking Program Manager, SFMTA

Marah Holland

Senior Transportation Planner, MAPC

Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Benton Room

Breakout Session

10:45am EDT

The Philly Experience: Building and Sustaining Equitable Shared Micromobility

Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT

Whistler B Room

Indego has been a long-time leader in equitable shared micromobility. This session brings together Indego leaders and stakeholders to share key elements of successfully launching, delivering, and sustaining equitable bike share. While reflecting on some of the challenges and best practices that emerged along the way.

Moderators

Jennifer Hurley

Speakers

Waffiyyah Murray

Indego Program Manager, City of Philadelphia

Waffiyyah Murray (she/hers) is a nationally recognized expert in the realm of transportation equity with a background in nonprofit leadership and youth development. She has presented at several national conferences and provided technical assistance to numerous bike share and micromobility... Read More →

Nate Bowman Johnston

General Manager, Indego Bike Share, Bicycle Transit Systems

Tonnetta Graham

President, Strawberry Mansion CDC

Tuesday October 8, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Whistler B Room

Breakout Session

12:00pm EDT

Lunch

Tuesday October 8, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Tuesday October 8, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Wyeth Ballroom

Break

12:15pm EDT

Sponsor Mini-Presentations

Tuesday October 8, 2024 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT

Participate in a new NABSA conference program element, the sponsor mini-presentation series! During lunch, learn from conference sponsors about products, services, or new developments.

Tuesday October 8, 2024 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT
Homer Room

Sponsor Mini Presentations

1:00pm EDT

Adapt and Overcome: Scaling Adaptive Micromobility for Wider Implementation

Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT

Whistler B Room

Adaptive micromobility is not just a want, it’s a need. Learn about funding models and best practices for developing and sustaining adaptive micromobility seamlessly into existing systems.

Moderators

Monique West

Program Manager, MoGo Detroit

Speakers

Dorothy Fennell

Co-Founder and CEO, CargoB

Erin Potts

Director of Marketing and Community Outreach, Bike Share Pittsburgh

Roshin Kurian

BIKETOWN Equity Programs and Partnerships, Portland Bureau of Transportation

Roshin Kurian is with the Portland Bureau of Transportation serving as a Transportation Demand Specialist. Roshin brings expertise in both the transportation and public health fields. She implemented bike share pilots, Prescribe-a-Bike and Citi Bike to School, through the Better Bike... Read More →

Julia Hamill

Program Manager (Everyone Rides Initiative), Hamilton Bike Share

Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Whistler B Room

Breakout Session

1:00pm EDT

From 0 to 10 Million [Trips]: How to Grow Ridership and Maintain Success

Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT

Join experts who have been operating shared micromobility systems in major cities for the last 15 years. Learn how to develop a winning strategy to grow and maintain ridership, market systems as convenient ways to travel and embody a continuous improvement model that will enhance any system large or small.

Moderators

Mark Roberts

Sr. Director, TBS Urban Solutions & Business Strat, Lyft

I lead business development for the Transit, Bikes and Scooters line of business within Lyft. As part of that role, I work closely with our subsidiary, PBSC Urban Solutions.

Speakers

Justin Hanna

Director, Micro-Mobility, TPA/ City of Toronto- Bike Share Toronto

Pierre-Luc Marier

Integrated Marketing Director, Communications and Public Affairs, BIXI Montréal

As Integrated Marketing Director, Communications and Public Affairs, he ensures BIXI Montréal's outreach by developing customer acquisition, engagement, conversion and retention strategies, and by creating fruitful relationships with various partners and sponsors. He is convinced... Read More →

Mario Delgado

COO, BKT bici publica

Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Homer Room

Breakout Session

1:00pm EDT

Practice Makes Perfect: How to Develop a Thriving Operations Ecosystem

Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT

A good operations program can increase ridership and improve rider experience! Learn best practices from seasoned shared micromobility professionals who have managed the challenges of operating micromobility systems.

Moderators

Benny Foltz

CEO, ROAM (Heartland Bike Share, BikeLNK, and Valentine Bike Share)

Benny joined ROAM in 2018, and served as the Special Projects and Business Manager working for both Heartland Bike Share and BikeLNK prior to becoming Executive Director of Heartland Bike Share (and later ROAM CEO) in 2019. He launched Valentine Bike Share in 2020 in rural Nebraska... Read More →

Speakers

Julien Levesque

Directeur développement technologique, R2 Energy

Raphaël Cherrier

CEO & Founder, Qucit

Raphaël Cherrier is an expert in artificial intelligence, entrepreneur and CEO of Qucit.Until 2014 he worked as an Associate Professor at Arts et Métiers ParisTech where his research focused on carbon storage and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.In 2014, he founded Qucit with the... Read More →

Rory Lincoln

Manager of Business Operations, Shift Transit

Rebecca Reilly

Fleet Technician, special projects, Reddy Bikeshare

Rebecca started at Reddy Bikeshare as a NYSERDA fellow. Though her background in bikeshare is short, she brings with her a 30-year practical experience, networks and research from the worldwide bike messenger community. This had a deep impact on her thinking about making operations... Read More →

JD (Dwight) Doyle

operations Manager, Bicycle Transit Systems

Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Benton Room

Breakout Session

2:15pm EDT

Break

Tuesday October 8, 2024 2:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

Tuesday October 8, 2024 2:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

Break

2:30pm EDT

Diverse Voices in Shared Micromobility: A Video Series

Tuesday October 8, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

Join NABSA's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Committee for a conversation and screening of Diverse Voices in Shared Micromobility: A Video Series.

Moderators

Laura Mallonee

Membership & Engagement Director, NABSA

Speakers

Waffiyyah Murray

Indego Program Manager, City of Philadelphia

Waffiyyah Murray (she/hers) is a nationally recognized expert in the realm of transportation equity with a background in nonprofit leadership and youth development. She has presented at several national conferences and provided technical assistance to numerous bike share and micromobility... Read More →

Tangier Barnes Wright

Deputy Director of Shared Micromobility, PeopleForBikes

Tuesday October 8, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Wyeth Ballroom

Plenary

3:30pm EDT

Break

Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

Break

3:45pm EDT

NABSA Annual Meeting

Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT

Come find out more about what NABSA has been up to this past year, and where NABSA is headed in the year to come. NABSA’s 2024 Board of Directors will be announced, and the 2024 Annual Conference location will be revealed, along with an update from NABSA Board President Adriel Thornton.

Speakers

Adriel Thornton

Executive Director, MoGo Detroit

Tuesday October 8, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
Wyeth Ballroom

Plenary

5:30pm EDT

Happy Hour

Tuesday October 8, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT

Yards Brewing Company

Head over to Spring Garden Street to kick off your evening with a local brew from Yards Brewing Company. Stopping by for the Happy Hour offers attendees the chance to catch up and discuss the day’s conference happenings over a drink and good company.

Tuesday October 8, 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Yards Brewing Company

Reception

8:00am EDT

Breakfast

Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Wyeth Ballroom

Break

8:00am EDT

Community Networking Area

Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Foyer

Expo

8:00am EDT

Registration

Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Foyer

Registration

9:00am EDT

Plenary & Keynote Panel

Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

Join an expert panel discussing the state and future of micromobility and covering key emerging topics including the role of regional/state/provincial governments, climate goals, funding, equity, accessibility and the role of government and the public sector in delivering these programs.

Moderators

Peter Topalovic

Bike Share and Smart Commute Program Manager, City of Hamilton

If he’s not on a long bike ride or hike, Peter can usually be found dreaming about bike share. By day, Peter works in the Planning department of the City of Hamilton where he oversees a wide range of programs, policy and infrastructure projects to promote active and sustainable... Read More →

Speakers

Amanda Howell

Innovative Mobility Program Manager, Oregon Department of Transportation

Amanda holds a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Portland State University and was the project manager for an affordable housing transportation study sponsored by the California Department of Transportation during her studies. Before moving to Portland for graduate... Read More →

Laura Krull

Bikeshare Manager, MTC

Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
Wyeth Ballroom

Plenary

10:15am EDT

Break

Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:30am EDT

Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:15am - 10:30am EDT

Break

10:30am EDT

Large and In Charge: Scaling Charging Stations in Shared Micromobility Systems

Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

An important strategy to scale electrified shared micromobility is to charge devices where they are parked. This session explores how best to do this in order to scale shared micromobility systems in larger areas of cities and reduce maintenance and balancing costs.

Moderators

Miller Nuttle

Micromobility and Transit Policy, Lyft

Miller joined Lyft 5 years ago. Miller was Deputy Director of Bike Austin, and before that, Campaigns Director at Transportation Alternatives in New York City, where he ran campaigns for protected bike lanes, pedestrian safety infrastructure and Vision Zero street safety policies... Read More →

Speakers

Sara Khalil

Director of Operations, Bike Share Pittsburgh

Sam Jones

Serco

Kyle Peppin

Coordinating Planner, City of Chicago Department of Transportation

Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Benton Room

Breakout Session

10:30am EDT

Making it a Reality: Transit and Shared Micromobility Success Stories

Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

Whistler B Room

From traditional buses or trains to shared micromobility options, an interconnected transportation network can mean greater ease of use and more access to opportunity for riders. This session explores how and when transit and shared micromobility find synergy.

Moderators

Alvaro Villagran

Director of Federal Programs, Shared-Use Mobility Center

Speakers

Mirtha Gamiz

Planner, TransLink

Tom Nutley

Chief Revenue Officer, Urban Sharing

Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Whistler B Room

Breakout Session

10:30am EDT

Partnering for Success: The Role of Community Partnerships in Building Vibrant Shared Micromobility Systems

Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

Building, operating, and maintaining an equitable shared micromobility system requires engagement, partnerships, and political will. Learn about community-focused projects and how they help create thriving systems.

Moderators

Alia Verloes

North America New Mobility Market Leader, Steer

Alia Verloes is a public policy specialist and urban strategist. She leads Steer New Mobility market in North America exploring the potential and impact of disruptive transportation technologies in cities across the world. Alia’s work covers a wide range of new mobility services... Read More →

Speakers

Colin Hughes

Rebel Group

Nicholas Klein

Cornell University

Meghan Alvarez

Transportation Engagement Coordinator, City of Philadelphia

Karen Haley

executive director, Indianapolis Cultural Trail // Pacers Bikeshare

Elyse McCann

Director of Business Development, EnviroCentre

Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
Homer Room

Breakout Session

11:45am EDT

Lunch

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:45am - 1:00pm EDT

Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:45am - 1:00pm EDT
Wyeth Ballroom

Break

12:00pm EDT

Sponsor Mini-Presentations

Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT

Participate in a new NABSA conference program element, the sponsor mini-presentation series! During lunch, learn from conference sponsors about products, services, or new developments.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Homer Room

Sponsor Mini Presentations

1:00pm EDT

Integrating Bikeshare and E-Scooter Share: Lessons from Pioneering Cities and Operators

Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm EDT

Whistler B Room

A growing number of shared micromobility systems are operating services under a unified structure. This session explores integration success stories and provides practical strategies to take this learning and apply it in other areas.

Moderators

Bryan Nguyen

Shared Micromobility Implementation Specialist, Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT)

Speakers

Becky Edmonds

Shared Mobility Program Manager, Seattle Department of Transportation

David Powe

Assistant Commissioner, Chicago Department of Transportation

Shari Shapiro

Lime

Josh Johnson

Senior Policy Manager, Lyft

Accomplished professional with extensive public and private sector experience in micromobility and transportation policy.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm EDT
Whistler B Room

Breakout Session

1:00pm EDT

Serving the Under-Represented Rider: Tools for Success

Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm EDT

Shared micromobility user profiles are not identical across modes. This session explores mode-specific analyses and tools to better understand and benefit under-represented riders.

Moderators

Gabriela Becerra C

Communication & Strategy, BKT

Speakers

Stacy Sebeczek

VP of Partnerships, Tandem Mobility

Stephanie Ridgeway

Transportation Engagement Coordinator, City of Philadelphia (Indego)

Taylor MacVittie

Community Pass & Corporate Program Coordinator, Vancouver Bike Share

I'm a big believer in making outdoor spaces more accessible – whether that’s for queer, racialized, disabled, chronically ill, mentally ill, or neurodivergent folk. My biggest joy in life comes from seeing other people accepted, thriving and joyful in the outdoors and in themselves... Read More →

Armi De Francia

Active Transportation Coordinator, Town of Ajax

Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm EDT
Benton Room

Breakout Session

1:00pm EDT

The Connected Network: Infrastructure and Planning to Build Thriving Systems

Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm EDT

Join this session to explore how shared micromobility can be used to further advocate for active transportation infrastructure in a meaningful and strategic way and where the planning can overlap.

Moderators

Carrie Long

Senior Planner, Toole Design

Speakers

Tyler Smith

Micromobility Program Manager, Baltimore Department of Transportation

Cadu Ronca

Director, Aromeiazero Institute, Aromeiazero Institute

Cofounder and Director of Aromeiazero Institute and BIKE CAFÉ business on wheels. Loving to be a two little girl’s dad. Graduated as a Lawyer, now a passionate social entrepreneur. MBA in Sustainable management at FGV-SP and also in Socio-environmental business management at FIA-USP... Read More →

Mattea Turco

Transportation Planner, City of Mississauga

Benoit Beroud

Independent expert, Mobiped

Benoît is a French bike share expert since 2006. He recently travelled across Europe to make the public bicycle opportunity & feasibility study for the Region of Brussels. Deliverables are set to be milestones for bike-sharing city officers, industry players and researchers.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - Thursday October 10, 2024 2:15pm EDT
Homer Room

Breakout Session

2:15pm EDT

Break

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

Break

2:30pm EDT

Mantua Neighborhood Mobile Tour

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Sign Up Here!

Join us on a journey through Mantua, a vibrant West Philadelphia neighborhood that Indego proudly calls home. During this ride, you'll have the opportunity to meet some of our invaluable long-term partners and learn about the community organizations that have played a pivotal role in the growth and success of Indego.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

Mobile Workshop

2:45pm EDT

Black Metropolis Walking Tour

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

Sign Up Here!

Please note that this tour begins and ends at Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia. There are a variety of options to get you there.

Lace up your sneakers and step back in time to uncover the untold history of Black Americans in Philadelphia and the fight for freedom and justice. This walking tour explores the vibrant history of Philadelphia’s first free Black population, dating back to 1838. Join us as we walk 5-miles through historic Philadelphia, literally re-drawing the footsteps of history and exploring the lives of famous local Black figures like Harriet Jacobs, Reverend Richard Allen, Henrietta Duterte, and others.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:45pm - 4:30pm EDT

Mobile Workshop

4:30pm EDT

Closing Social

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:30pm - 5:45pm EDT
Foyer

Reception