Velo-city 2018 article series featuring mini interviews on plenary speakers continue with Timothy Papandreou, plenary speaker for the plenary: Technology.

Timothy is a key strategic advisor and trusted thought leader to companies and governments on emerging transportation trends. He co-founded City Innovate, a smart city platform creating tactical win-win solutions. As strategic partnerships manager at Google X and Waymo, he collaborated with teams to prepare the launch of the world's first fully self-driving ride service, while being fully immersed in the technology. As Chief Innovation Officer for San Francisco’s transportation agency, he lead teams to deliver the US Smart City Challenge; Strategic Work Plan and its 50% sustainable mode share goal 3 years early; key redevelopment projects and Vision Zero traffic safety. His unique insights draw from his varied experience and strong track record to lead teams, build partnerships and deliver innovative multimodal projects.

A quick chat with Timothy Papandreou:

·              What does Access to Life mean to you?

To me it means that when we remove barriers for everyday cycling for all of us, we get closer to achieve our dreams as an inclusive society 

·              What cycling lessons are you bringing to Rio?

How to use data, organizational management, and technology to create a new way of valuing bicycling as a fundamental part of our transport system

·              What are you looking forward to the most at Velo-city 2018

Meeting the people from the host city and the attendees to learn and share the latest ideas 

·              What do you think is the added value of a global interdisciplinary approach to cycling?

Bicycling is one of the key indicators in the city’s attention to quality of life and sustainability. 

·              What will you visit by bike in Rio?

I look forward to ride along the beach trails and exploring the neighborhoods.  

The “Technology plenary” is scheduled for Day 2 of Velo-city 2018; Wednesday 13^th June 2018 at 09.00-10.00.

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