Short-Term, Subscription, or Shared? The New Era of Private Cars | Interview with Michael Higgins
Michael Higgins is the co-founder of Loopit, the leading multi-mobility platform enabling rental, leasing, and car subscription solutions for OEMs, dealerships, and fleet operators. With a background in automotive technology and mobility innovation, Michael is passionate about reshaping how businesses and consumers access vehicles in an evolving transport landscape.What you’ll learnHow Car Ownership is Changing – The shift from traditional ownership to flexible access models like subscriptions, rentals, and short-term leases.Why Flexibility Matters – How economic uncertainty and changing consumer preferences are driving demand for alternatives to long-term car commitments.The Blurring of Mobility Options – How leasing, renting, and car subscriptions are merging into a seamless vehicle access ecosystem.Lessons from Other Subscription-Based Industries – What mobility providers can learn from streaming services and other flexible subscription models.The Future of Car Access – Predictions on how automakers, mobility companies, and consumers will shape the future of private car ownership.
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How iRAP is Using Connected Vehicle Data to Improve Road Safety—One Star at a Time | Interview with Suzy Charman
Dr Suzy Charman is a leading expert on the Safe System with 20 years of experience. Before joining RSF Suzy was head of international road safety at TRL, and before that she was responsible for overseeing the establishment of the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP). What you’ll learn:Understanding Road RiskThe Role of Connected Vehicle Data in the Evolution of Safety ModelsThe Importance of Considering the Business Case for Road SafetyThe Role of Human Error in Road Safety
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Fixing a $1.4 Trillion Problem: Smarter Land Use for Safer Streets | Interview with Roger Millar
Currently serving as a strategic advisor, my expertise in transportation, land use, and the environment guides public, private, and not-for-profit organizations towards innovative and sustainable solutions. With a vision anchored in economic vitality, environmental stewardship, and access to opportunity, my efforts are modeled on successes like the Innovative DOT initiative, the National Complete Streets Coalition, the Portland Streetcar and the Glenwood Springs to Aspen Bus Rapid Transit system, setting benchmarks for mobility nationwide.As the Secretary of Transportation at the Washington State Department of Transportation from 2016 to 2025, my leadership was defined by a commitment to resilience, sustainability, and teamwork, overseeing a $5 billion annual budget and a team of 7,600. What you’ll learn:The importance of maintenance over expansion – Investing in existing infrastructure ensures reliability and public trustThe hidden costs of congestion vs. crashes – While congestion is a well-known problem, crashes cost the economy significantly more, yet receive less funding and attention.Multimodal planning and transit-oriented development – Cities benefit from shifting away from car-centric development toward integrated land-use and transportation strategies that prioritise active travel modesData-driven decision-making in transport – Effective advocacy requires facts that resonate with decision-makers and the public.
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Reducing Road Trauma Through Policy, Culture, and Behaviour Change | Interview with Hafez Alavi
Dr Hafez Alavi is a passionate advocate for road safety and sustainable mobility, dedicated to shaping an inclusive future where every journey is safe and sustainable. With over 23 years of experience spanning public and private sectors, academia, and injury prevention research, he has played a pivotal role in advancing road safety strategies at both national and international levels. Hafez was a key contributor to the Victorian Government’s Towards Zero Strategy. What you’ll learn:The critical role that speed plays in causing traffic crashes and their severity.Why road safety should be integrated early into planning and policyThe human impacts behind road crash statisticsThe importance of political accountability, cultural shifts, and public education in improving road safety.
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Do Our Cars Know More About Our Roads Than We Do? | Interview with Darcy Bullock
Darcy Bullock is the Lyles Family Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University and serves as the director of the Joint Transportation Research Program (JTRP). Bullock is a Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana and has over 30 years of experience working closely with academia, transportation agencies, and private sector partners in the area of transportation systems and big data analytics.What you’ll learnDo our vehicles know more about our road networks than we do?How has connected vehicle data changed ‘how we do business' across transportation planning and road network management?What insights can traffic heat maps reveal about congestion, road closures, and incidents?At what point does connected vehicle data penetration become sufficient for making reliable transportation decisions?What are the biggest opportunities for transportation agencies to work smarter, not harder, using connected vehicle data?
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