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City & State’s Transportation in NY Summit 2025 is the must-attend event for policymakers, transit officials, urban planners, and industry leaders shaping the future of New York’s mobility.
New York’s transportation systems have evolved in many ways since the pandemic. In addition to transit system improvements, there have been more cars, bikes and scooters on the road and massive improvements were made to existing systems. The last few years has given us a chance to re-examine and enhance transportation systems across the city and state.
This event will bring together experts across sectors to assess the current state of New York’s transportation systems, break down recent legislative actions, and look towards the future of all things coming and going in New York.
Join us Tuesday, October 28, 2025, to connect with experts across sectors and gain insights into the next phase of transportation in New York.
Get involved—reach out at events@cityandstateny.com to learn more.
Agenda
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Rick Cotton
Executive DirectorPort Authority of New York and New Jersey

Ralph Ortega
Editor in ChiefCity & State NY

Ken Ranger
Senior Vice President of Transit Operations, USBoldyn Networks


New York’s transit system is at a pivotal moment. This panel discusses key strategies and projects modernizing transportation across the state, including funding, subway signal upgrades, congestion pricing, and smart city tech. Panelists will highlight major infrastructure efforts—like airport and transit hub upgrades, clean mobility programs, and equity-driven workforce development—while exploring climate resilience, green infrastructure, and the partnerships shaping a connected, post-pandemic future.
New York’s transit system is at a pivotal moment. This panel discusses key strategies and projects modernizing transportation across the state, including funding, subway signal upgrades, congestion pricing, and smart city tech. Panelists will highlight major infrastructure efforts—like airport and transit hub upgrades, clean mobility programs, and equity-driven workforce development—while exploring climate resilience, green infrastructure, and the partnerships shaping a connected, post-pandemic future.

Lou Coletti (Moderator)
Senior AdviserDavidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

Will Carry
Associate Commissioner of PolicyNew York City Department of Transportation

Alyssa Cobb Konon
Deputy Chief Development Officer, PlanningMetropolitan Transportation Authority

Stephanie Czaplicki
Vice President of Account ManagementBoingo Wireless, Inc.

Zach Miller
Vice President, Government AffairsTANY/Trucking Association of NY

Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
ChairTransportation Committee


Beyond the steel and concrete, New York’s transportation transformation is about people, communities, and their safety. This panel dives into how key projects—from airport modernization to transit hubs and clean mobility—are reshaping neighborhoods and fostering inclusive, safe growth. Explore workforce diversity initiatives, MWBE engagement, public-private partnerships, and how enhanced digital and physical connectivity is knitting communities closer together while prioritizing passenger and pedestrian safety.
Beyond the steel and concrete, New York’s transportation transformation is about people, communities, and their safety. This panel dives into how key projects—from airport modernization to transit hubs and clean mobility—are reshaping neighborhoods and fostering inclusive, safe growth. Explore workforce diversity initiatives, MWBE engagement, public-private partnerships, and how enhanced digital and physical connectivity is knitting communities closer together while prioritizing passenger and pedestrian safety.

Sophie Krichevsky (Moderator)
Associate EditorCity & State NY

Minosca Alcantara
Executive DirectorNew York State Bridge Authority

Sara E. Appleton
Director, Penn Station TransformationAmtrak

Frank Hoare
Executive DirectorNew York State Thruway Authority

Ken Stewart
President and CEONUAIR

Keith Todd Kerman
Deputy Commissioner for Fleet and Chief Fleet Officer,New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services

Nicole Yearwood
Senior Regional Lead, Government RelationsLime


Technology is transforming transportation in New York—making it smarter, safer, and more sustainable. This panel unites experts in transit, tech, and urban planning to explore innovations like AI traffic systems, contactless fares, EV infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. We'll also discuss how tech is improving traffic safety, logistics, and infrastructure resilience. From predictive analytics to smarter fleets, discover how these tools support climate goals, equity, and a safer transit future.
Technology is transforming transportation in New York—making it smarter, safer, and more sustainable. This panel unites experts in transit, tech, and urban planning to explore innovations like AI traffic systems, contactless fares, EV infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. We'll also discuss how tech is improving traffic safety, logistics, and infrastructure resilience. From predictive analytics to smarter fleets, discover how these tools support climate goals, equity, and a safer transit future.

Holly Pretsky (Moderator)
City EditorCity & State NY

Julie Bero
Chief Strategy OfficerNew York City Department of Transportation

Warren Luke Jr.
Senior Account Executive, Fleet IoTT- Mobile for Government

Richard Mai
Senior Project Manager, Clean TransportationNew York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)


Transportation drives economic opportunity, equity, and sustainability across New York. This panel explores how investments in infrastructure, accessibility, and technology are improving quality of life. Experts will discuss projects like bike lanes, busways, rail upgrades, and clean vehicles—highlighting how smart planning connects communities, cuts emissions, creates jobs, and builds a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future.
Transportation drives economic opportunity, equity, and sustainability across New York. This panel explores how investments in infrastructure, accessibility, and technology are improving quality of life. Experts will discuss projects like bike lanes, busways, rail upgrades, and clean vehicles—highlighting how smart planning connects communities, cuts emissions, creates jobs, and builds a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future.

Carlo Scissura (Moderator)
President and CEONew York Building Congress

Laura Colacurcio
Deputy Director, Government & Community AffairsGateway Development Commission

Demetrius Crichlow
PresidentMTA New York City Transit

Adam Levine
Executive DirectorNew York Metropolitan Transportation Council

Rich Kassel
PartnerAJW, Inc.

Dani Simons
Vice President of Communications and Public AffairsAmericas at Alstom