by Compass IOT
Conversations with innovators and business leaders in transport and smart cities.
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9/4/2020
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April 8, 2025
<p>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.</p><p><strong>What you’ll learn</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>How Car Ownership is Changing</strong> – The shift from traditional ownership to flexible access models like subscriptions, rentals, and short-term leases.</p></li><li><p><strong>Why Flexibility Matters</strong> – How economic uncertainty and changing consumer preferences are driving demand for alternatives to long-term car commitments.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Blurring of Mobility Options</strong> – How leasing, renting, and car subscriptions are merging into a seamless vehicle access ecosystem.</p></li><li><p><strong>Lessons from Other Subscription-Based Industries</strong> – What mobility providers can learn from streaming services and other flexible subscription models.</p></li><li><p><strong>The Future of Car Access</strong> – Predictions on how automakers, mobility companies, and consumers will shape the future of private car ownership.</p></li></ul>
March 25, 2025
<p>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). </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Understanding Road Risk</p></li><li><p>The Role of Connected Vehicle Data in the Evolution of Safety Models</p></li><li><p>The Importance of Considering the Business Case for Road Safety</p></li><li><p>The Role of Human Error in Road Safety</p></li></ul><p><br></p>
March 11, 2025
<p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you’ll learn:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>The importance of maintenance over expansion</strong> – Investing in existing infrastructure ensures reliability and public trust</p></li><li><p><strong>The hidden costs of congestion vs. crashes</strong> – While congestion is a well-known problem, crashes cost the economy significantly more, yet receive less funding and attention.</p></li><li><p><strong>Multimodal planning and transit-oriented development</strong> – Cities benefit from shifting away from car-centric development toward integrated land-use and transportation strategies that prioritise active travel modes</p></li><li><p><strong>Data-driven decision-making in transport</strong> – Effective advocacy requires facts that resonate with decision-makers and the public.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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