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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.

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

9:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

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630 2nd Ave,

New York, NY 10016

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630 2nd Ave,

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Times are subject to change.

9:00 AM EDT Tuesday, October 28

10:00 AM EDT Tuesday, October 28

10:05 AM EDT Tuesday, October 28

10:10 AM EDT Tuesday, October 28

Rick Cotton
Rick Cotton
Executive Director
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Ralph Ortega
Ralph Ortega
Editor in Chief
City & State NY
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10:35 AM EDT Tuesday, October 28

Ken Ranger
Ken Ranger
Senior Vice President of Transit Operations, US
Boldyn Networks
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10:40 AM EDT Tuesday, October 28

Jamie Torres-Springer
Jamie Torres-Springer
President
MTA Construction & Development
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11:00 AM EDT Tuesday, October 28

11:05 AM EDT Tuesday, October 28

 

 

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)
Lou Coletti (Moderator)
Senior Adviser
Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP
Will Carry
Will Carry
Associate Commissioner of Policy
New York City Department of Transportation
Alyssa Cobb Konon
Alyssa Cobb Konon
Deputy Chief Development Officer, Planning
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Stephanie Czaplicki
Stephanie Czaplicki
Vice President of Account Management
Boingo Wireless, Inc.
Zach Miller
Zach Miller
Vice President, Government Affairs
TANY/Trucking Association of NY
Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
Chair
Transportation Committee
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12:00 PM EDT Tuesday, October 28

12:05 PM EDT Tuesday, October 28

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)
Sophie Krichevsky (Moderator)
Associate Editor
City & State NY
Minosca Alcantara
Minosca Alcantara
Executive Director
New York State Bridge Authority
Sara E. Appleton
Sara E. Appleton
Director, Penn Station Transformation
Amtrak
Frank Hoare
Frank Hoare
Executive Director
New York State Thruway Authority
Ken Stewart
Ken Stewart
President and CEO
NUAIR
Keith Todd Kerman
Keith Todd Kerman
Deputy Commissioner for Fleet and Chief Fleet Officer,
New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services
Nicole Yearwood
Nicole Yearwood
Senior Regional Lead, Government Relations
Lime
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1:00 PM EDT Tuesday, October 28

1:10 PM EDT Tuesday, October 28

2:05 PM EDT Tuesday, October 28

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)
Holly Pretsky (Moderator)
City Editor
City & State NY
Julie Bero
Julie Bero
Chief Strategy Officer
New York City Department of Transportation
Warren Luke Jr.
Warren Luke Jr.
Senior Account Executive, Fleet IoT
T- Mobile for Government
Richard Mai
Richard Mai
Senior Project Manager, Clean Transportation
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
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3:00 PM EDT Tuesday, October 28

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)
Carlo Scissura (Moderator)
President and CEO
New York Building Congress
Laura Colacurcio
Laura Colacurcio
Deputy Director, Government & Community Affairs
Gateway Development Commission
Demetrius Crichlow
Demetrius Crichlow
President
MTA New York City Transit
Adam Levine
Adam Levine
Executive Director
New York Metropolitan Transportation Council
Rich	Kassel
Rich Kassel
Partner
AJW, Inc.
Dani Simons
Dani Simons
Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs
Americas at Alstom
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3:55 PM EDT Tuesday, October 28

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