From "Motor" City to the "New Mobility" City

CM credit hours for mobile workshops are awarded based on the planned dedicated instructional time. Adjustments to CM hours will not be made after the live event.

Detroit’s French- and L’Enfant-inspired street layout complicates wayfinding for everyone. Learn how the city and others have worked collaboratively to adapt streets and transit systems. Recognize the city’s efforts encouraging people to use the elevated, fixed-route People Mover, and how it is planning to adapt the system to downtown changes and the needs of all types of travelers.

Many historic buildings sat vacant for decades, but thankfully most survived. Hear how those buildings and new ones are meeting the demand for new housing, entertainment, and retail.

Although many younger people prefer walking, bicycling, scooters, or transit to driving, suburban commuters, visitors, and many older people prefer driving’s speed and convenience. Learn how city leaders, transit agencies, the Downtown Detroit Partnership, entrepreneurs, and many others have collaborated to adapt the transportation system to meet changing expectations, with a new focus on safety for vulnerable travelers.

Freeways built 60 years ago around the downtown cut off African American businesses and neighborhoods and some perceive that the downtown’s resurgence is not benefitting surrounding neighborhoods. Hear how new transportation projects are addressing the equity needs of both new residents and long-time Detroiters.