Transformational mobility solutions require a more integrated approach to infrastructure planning and design. Stantec's Smart(ER) Mobility team supports the integration of innovative mobility solutions into communities with a focus on (E)quity and (R)esilience. This discussion will focus on how to approach policy, planning, and infrastructure design considerations to support safe and effective integration of emerging mobility technologies into communities. The discussion will include safety and liability considerations around growing demands on the right-of-way.

Greg Rodriguez is a nationally recognized subject matter expert for policy, regulatory, and legal issues related to transportation and innovation. He uses his unique expertise to assist clients with the development of policies and operational frameworks focused on the safe and effective deployment of transportation technologies into communities across the country, including demand-responsive mobility, automated and connected vehicles, dockless micromobility, unmanned drones (both aerial and ground), and zero-emission vehicles. His services to clients include the completion of comprehensive policy and regulatory analysis to identify barriers to the deployment of technology-focused solutions and recommended frameworks focused on the incorporation of flexible and data driven governance structures. 

With his legal, policy, and legislative experience, Greg provides insights and recommendations on proposed legislation, regulations, and ordinances and assists clients in navigating and building consensus around complicated and untested governance issues. His approach focuses on collaboration, education, and facilitation to align interests and support the development of implementatable strategies to support the evolution of the transportation system beyond the status quo.