News & Events
Second Annual Leonard Transportation Center Forum
For Whom the Road Should Toll: The Future of Toll Roads and Road Pricing in California
Friday, May 2, 2008
Hilton Ontario Airport, Sierra Ballroom
Ontario, California
8:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Traditional funding sources for roads and highways continue to decline relative to their purchasing power. Yet the need for investment and reinvestment in California’s transportation infrastructure has never been greater. California has lagged behind more aggressive states and many urban regions worldwide in implementing toll roads and road pricing.
- Should toll roads be part of California’s transportation future?
- If so what works and what won’t work?
- Do toll roads promote greater efficiency and reduce taxpayer burdens?
- Can concerns which are raised about toll roads be addressed?
- What is occurring elsewhere?
- If more toll roads should be in our future what needs to occur to make that happen?
The Forum features an all star cast of state and national authorities, parishioners and scholars, on transportation finance and road pricing. This conference is geared to the interests of the business community, transportation practioners, elected officials and legislative staff - and to anyone with an interest in learning about possible ways to improve mobility in Southern California.
Clearing The Air: Issues and Strategies for Future Progress
Thursday, May 22, 2008
The Historic Mission Inn,
Music Room
Riverside, California
7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
How Southern California tackles the daunting task of meeting stricter federal and state emissions standards and reducing greenhouse gases is the focus of this all-day conference by UCR’s Edward J. Blakely Center for Sustainable Suburban Development.
Despite significant progress in the last 30 years, there is growing evidence that air pollutants in Southern California – including particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) are exposing Southern California residents to potentially serious health risks.
Conference Invitation (PDF format)
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