Janette Sadik-Khan: As the former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation, Sadik-Khan transformed New York’s streets by emphasizing pedestrian zones and bike lanes. She is a principal at Bloomberg Associates and an advocate for sustainable urban mobility.
Andreas Rohl: Formerly leading Copenhagen’s bicycle program, Rohl has been instrumental in making Copenhagen a bike-friendly city. His insights into urban planning and sustainable mobility have made him an influential figure in sustainable transport.
Gabe Klein: With experience as the Transportation Chief for both Chicago and Washington D.C., Klein has been pivotal in incorporating tech solutions like automated vehicles and ridesharing into urban transport strategies for sustainability.
Enrique Peñalosa: As the Mayor of Bogotá, Colombia, Peñalosa introduced a network of bike paths, rapid transit systems, and pedestrianized streets. He’s globally recognized for his efforts in making cities more livable and sustainable.
Robin Chase: Co-founder of Zipcar, the world’s largest car-sharing service, Chase has transformed urban mobility by promoting car-sharing as an alternative to car ownership, significantly reducing urban emissions.
Brent Toderian: A city planner and urbanist, Toderian is the former Chief Planner for Vancouver, a city known for its sustainable transport initiatives. He’s a global consultant on advanced urbanism, city planning, and urban design.
Jeff Tumlin: The Director of Transportation for San Francisco, Tumlin focuses on creating an integrated, sustainable, and user-friendly transport network, prioritizing pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users.
Ani Dasgupta: As the Global Director of the World Resources Institute’s Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, Dasgupta works on solutions that support sustainable city transport, aiming for efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Claire Martin: As the Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at Renault, Martin focuses on sustainable mobility solutions, incorporating electric vehicles and shared mobility concepts.
Alain Flausch: The former Secretary-General of the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), Flausch has been an advocate for public transport as a sustainable alternative to individual car use.
