On the Patio
How will cutting-edge technologies change your commute? On the Patio is an exciting new podcast that presents an in-depth exploration of the latest trends and innovations in transportation and mobility. Join host Tim Haile, the Executive Director of Contra Costa County Transportation Authority (CCTA), on the “Patio” – where CCTA’s staff relax and chat after hours to spot trends, wrestle with mobility challenges, and plan the next big innovations in transportation. On The Patio brings a rare look behind the scenes in how a national leader in transportation brings solutions that are sustainable, resilient, and innovative through the convergence of autonomy, electrification, and on-demand technologies. Tune in to learn about how CCTA is applying these new transportation solutions throughout Contra Costa County to improve mobility for all.
On the Patio
Environmental Impacts – Association of Environmental Professionals and EPD Solutions (Konnie Dobreva and Megan Macias)
How can transportation planning measure a project’s environmental impacts? On this episode of On the Patio, Tim Haile and EPD Solutions Director of Technical Services Megan Macias are interviewed by AEP Executive Vice President and EPD Solutions VP of Environmental Planning Konnie Dobreva. They speak about new approaches to measure the environmental impact of transportation and development projects and how CCTA’s Innovate 680 project is working to quantify important benchmarks like Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). Megan and Tim also speak about Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and different strategies to promote multi-modal transportation systems across the region.
Learn more about Contra Costa Transportation Authority: http://ccta.net/