People-Centered Smart Mobility: Insights from Peter Van Deventer at Coast to Coast Foundation
In this engaging episode of the Smart Cities Council Podcast, recorded at the Smart Cities Summit North America in San Francisco, Fanni Melles, PhD, sits down with Peter Van Deventer from the Coast to Coast Smart Mobility Foundation. The foundation connects the West Coast of the US with Western Europe to advance cleaner, smarter, and more equitable transportation.
Peter shares his vision of smart cities as livable places that reflect their people, blending technology with community engagement and continuity. He discusses challenges like connectivity gaps and equitable access, while highlighting opportunities in dynamic traffic management, incentives for modal shifts, and "living labs" for real-world testing. Drawing from experiences in the Netherlands and California, Peter emphasizes inclusive planning and long-term commitments to create thriving urban environments.
Tune in for practical insights on building people-centered mobility!
Key Takeaways
0:00 - Introduction: Using Reconstructions for Smart Mobility Shifts
1:40 - Welcome to the Smart Cities Council Podcast!
2:00 - Introducing Peter Van Deventer and Coast to Coast Foundation
2:30 - Why Focus on Mobility: Cleaner, Smarter, Equitable Transport
3:40 - What Does "Smart City" Mean to Peter? People and Continuity
5:00 - Connecting Architects and Experts for Holistic Urban Design
6:20 - Engaging Communities: The Role of CBOs in Underserved Areas
8:00 - Practical Engagement: Childcare and Transport for Participation
9:30 - Challenges: Connectivity, Equitable Access, and Planning
11:40 - Dynamic Traffic Management: Reducing Delays and Emissions
13:20 - Smart Mobility: Multimodal Plans and Incentives
15:00 - Autonomous Vehicles: Potential and Pitfalls in Cities
17:20 - Opportunities: Living Labs for Real-Life Testing
19:40 - Global Connections: Learning from Non-Competitive Regions
21:00 - Takeaways from the Summit: Multi-Year Commitments
22:40 - Final Advice: Build Livable Cities for All
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