Presented by Todd Litman Victoria Transport Policy Institute (www.vtpi.org) The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our lives and communities in countless ways, including travel demands. This interactive presentation will explore key lessons for transportation practitioners: How the pandemic is affecting travel activity and is likely to affect future demands. The contagion risks associated with different travel modes and how to minimize those risks. How planning can respond to quarantine and lockdown mobility and exercise needs. How we can better respond to…

Evolution of Valley Metro's Light Rail System in Phoenix, Arizona by Valley Metro Presentation Overview Valley Metro opened a 20-mile starter light rail line in 2008,and have since expanded it another 8 miles. There are currently 4 construction projects underway to add two light rail extensions, build the region’s first streetcar, and expand the Operations & Maintenance facility. The light rail system is mostly exclusive guideway, at-grade on arterials and ridership has exceeded expectations. This presentation will talk about the history…

The National Capital Section (NCS) is excited to begin the year with a free lunchtime webinar on March 10th to present the annual A.M. Khan Lifetime Achievement Award and conduct a presentation on the Flora Footbridge. The recipient of this year's A.M. Khan Lifetime Achievement Award is David Kriger, P.Eng, MCIP, RPP. Born and raised in Ottawa, David Kriger is a graduate of University of Toronto (B.Eng) and University of Pennsylvania (M.Eng, MCIP). He has spent nearly 40 years working…