Feb 16 2023

The Evolution of Microtransit in the United States

UTC Spring 2023 Seminar Series

February 16, 2023

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location

Virtual Event

Cost

No Cost

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Webinar on microtransit

Microtransit is tech-enabled shared transportation that lives in the space between traditional fixed route transit and ride hailing technology. Vehicle routes are flexible and shift constantly based on rider demand; and vehicles range in size from vans, shuttles, or buses. Microtransit expands a transit system's reach, typically serving populations that are low-density, low-income, and/or lacking reliable transportation options.

The debut UTC Spring 2023 Seminar Series presentation featured two speakers from Via Transportation, Inc. who shared thoughts regarding how on-demand and transit has evolved over the past decade to play a part in urban, suburban, and rural transit systems nationwide. Our speakers also addressed the impact of microtransit to date and its future potential.

Featured speakers were Nahry Tak, Central Partnerships Director,  and  Katie Malkin, State and Local Policy Director, at Via.

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Contact

Edward Bury
ebury@uic.edu

Date posted

Feb 2, 2023

Date updated

Feb 16, 2023

Speakers

Nahry Tak

Nahry focuses on new partnerships with cities, transit agencies, private operators, corporations, and universities for Via, a global TransitTech company. She advises and collaborates with potential partners, guiding them to think innovatively about their transit services, and supporting them from project conception through launch. Prior to Via, Nahry led business development and partnerships at various marketing technology companies. She also had a long career in the public sector at The Trust for Public Land, San Francisco Opera, and the Asian Art Museum. Nahry graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a B.A. in Art History and an M.B.A.

Katie Malkin

Katie serves as State and Local Policy Director for Via. She works with state legislators to increase public transit funding and support innovation among transit providers. She also helps Via's public sector partners understand and secure funding for transit technology. Prior to Via, Katie led strategy consulting engagements with climate tech startups as well as state and local government agencies. Katie graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in Political Science, an M.B.A., and a Masters in Public Policy.