Mobility is key to the Inland Empire’s future economic growth and quality of life. This dialogue series has been developed to address the numerous Inland Empire projects and initiatives designed to improve mobility. Advanced technology will be the dominant factor in our automobiles, rail transportation, the movement of freight, and the organization of our communities. Few will doubt the assertion that the change we are about to face is at least as great in the 21st Century as was the transportation changes that occurred in the early 20th Century as we moved from horse and buggies to planes, trains, and automobiles.
As exciting as this impending future may be, it is very important to remind ourselves that we live in a democratic society in which an informed electorate is the best guarantee of a strong and stable society. However, given the rapid pace of events, most people today are not informed about the many issues related to the imminent changes in our transportation infrastructure, few are aware of the many transportation-related projects and initiatives, and fewer still are involved in any meaningful way in the decisions that are being made. There are differing opinions regarding the magnitude of the problems and the relative merit of various potential solutions. Moreover, there is currently no authoritative place that people who are not directly involved in ongoing discussions can go to obtain a comprehensive overview of our mobility needs, the related social concerns, and the projects and initiatives now being discussed to address them. The purpose of Inland Empire Mobility Dialogue Series is to provide that forum.
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The Inland Empire Mobility Dialogue Series Continues
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2024 Dialogue Topics
February 20, 2024 | 8:00-10:00 am
SAFEGUARDING INLAND EMPIRE'S PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR TRANSIT SECURITY
GUEST SPEAKERS
TSA Surface Operations: Partnership with Mass Transit
Gene Luevano
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Foothill Transit - Layered Approach to Security
John Curley
Foothill Transit
Female Passengers and Microaggressions on Public Transportation
Isabel Cervantes; Lorraine Lopez; Raquel Guerrero
California State University, San Bernardino
Dr. Nerea Marteache Solans
California State University, San Bernardino
DIALOGUE 2
April 16, 2024 | 8:00-10:00 am
Equity and Inclusivity in Transportation Funding: Bridging Gaps for the Inland Empire's Mobility Future
DIALOGUE 3
June 18, 2024 | 8:00-10:00 am
Fueling the Future: Advancing Hydrogen Technology and Infrastructure in the Inland Empire
DIALOGUE 4
August 20, 2024 | 8:00-10:00 am
Strategies for Strengthening the IE’s Transportation Workforce
DIALOGUE 5
October 15, 2024 | 8:00-10:00 am
The Interplay of Aviation and Ground Transportation in the IE’s Goods Movement Sector
DIALOGUE 6
December 10, 2024 | 8:00-10:00 am
How Does State Policy Shape the Transportation Landscape of the IE Region?
The Issue
Public transportation serves as the heart of strong communities. It facilitates the movement of people and supports transportation equity within peri-urban regions like the Inland Empire. As the importance of efficient and reliable transit systems continues, so does the need for robust security measures to safeguard passengers, infrastructure, and overall public safety. This Dialogue will focus on understanding key challenges and solutions of public transit safety. We will hear experts from government, universities, and transit agencies.
Agenda
8:00-8:10 am - WELCOMING REMARKS: HNTB & CSUSB
8:10-8:15 am - AUDIENCE POLL #1
8:15-8:30 am - SPEAKER
Gene Luevano, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
8:30-8:35 am - AUDIENCE POLL #2
8:35-8:50 am - SPEAKER
John Curley, Foothill Transit
8:50-8:55 am - AUDIENCE POLL #3
8:55-9:10 am - SPEAKERS
Isabel Cervantes; Lorraine Lopez; Raquel Guerrero, CSUSB Students
Dr. Nerea Marteache Solans, CSUSB Criminal Justice Professor
9:10-9:15 am - AUDIENCE POLL #4
9:15-9:50 am - DISCUSSION
9:50-10:00 am - Wrap-Up and Adjourn
Speaker Bios
Gene Luevano
Lead Transportation Security Inspector
Gene Luevano holds the position of Lead Transportation Security Inspector with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration at the Los Angeles Field Office. As an Inspector within the TSA Surface Operations branch since 2005, Mr. Luevano is responsible for enforcing Federal security regulations, conducting security assessments, providing training, and assisting surface transportation owner, operators, employees with improving their overall security and emergency preparedness capabilities. These activities take place within all modes of surface transportation including: passenger rail, freight rail, mass transit, school bus, over-the-road bus, trucking, pipeline, and maritime. Mr. Luevano’s Area of Responsibility includes Southern California, Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa.
Mr. Luevano was born and raised in Southern California. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from National University in 2001 and a Master of Arts degree in Global Security with a concentration in Cybersecurity from Arizona State University in 2021.
John Curley
Chief of Safety and Security
John Curley spent his entire law enforcement career in the San Gabriel Valley. While attending Cal Poly Pomona, he worked as a Reserve Police Officer for the Monterey Park Police Department. After graduating with a BS in Human Resource Management, he was hired by the Covina Police Department where he spent more than 28 years, the last 5 as its Chief of Police. While John was the Chief, he served on numerus Boards and also served as the President of the San Gabriel Valley Chiefs of Police Association. John also led the department through strategic planning, team building workshops, and numerous critical incidents/events, including the pandemic. As Chief of Police, John identified safety, productivity, leadership, ethical policing, leadership, community service, and regional collaboration as cornerstone values. John holds a graduate degree in Leadership and Management from the University of La Verne and currently serves as Chief of Safety and Security for Foothill Transit, a position he’s held for the last 3 years. John also serves on the Board for the Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County where its mission is to lead, train, facilitate, inspire, and advocate on behalf of federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies and private security professionals to maximize the safety of those who depend upon us. John also serves as a Selection Committee Member on the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program for the United States Attorney’s Office of the Central District of California. A major goal of PSN is to incorporate research and data analysis, and lessons learned from other violent crime reduction initiatives, to inform its decision-making on the most effective violence reduction strategies. John is also a member of LA Metro’s Public Safety Advisory Committee.
Isabel Cervantes
Intelligence and Crime Analysis with Homeland Security Concentration Student
My name is Isabel Cervantes, and I am currently 23 years old. This year I am finishing earning my Bachelor of Science in Intelligence and Crime Analysis with a Homeland Security Concentration at California State University, San Bernardino. I am passionate about being a part of projects that prioritize creating an environment that feels welcoming to all while simultaneously catering to the necessary safety requirements that enhance the public.
Lorraine Lopez
Intelligence and Crime Analysis with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Concentration Graduate
My name is Lorraine Lopez, and I am a first-generation university student who has recently graduated in December 2023 in Intelligence and Crime Analysis with a Concentration in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). My future objectives are to continue working in the crime analysis field and assist in analyzing societal factors that are impacting the growth and prosperity of cities and individuals. With my aspirations I also hope in crafting effective solutions using detailed research and collaborating with likeminded organizations or individuals that have similar goals in mind.
Raquel Guerrero
Criminal Justice Student
My name is Raquel Guerrero, and I am a first generation Mexican/American graduate in my family, earning my bachelor’s degree this past December of 2023 in Criminal Justice at California State University, San Bernardino. My aspiration is to help individuals who are victims of human trafficking and troubled youth. My goal is to expand my education, focusing on victimology and criminology in hopes of understanding civilians who are victimized. My focus in life is to give back to my community and improve living standards.
Platinum Sponsors
HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. HNTB’s work in California dates back to its founding in 1914. Today, HNTB continues to grow in size and service offerings to its clients in California. HNTB’s eight California office locations, including one in the Inland Empire, currently employ more than 350 full-time professionals. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure projects and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial, and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management, and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.
San Bernardino International Airport
Located approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles and within 30 minutes of more than two million people, the former Norton Air Force Base was converted to civilian use in 1992 and later became certified as a commercial-service airport by the FAA. Scheduled passenger service began in August 2022, with Breeze Airways’ nonstop flights to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and one-stop, same-plane service to Provo, Utah (PVU). New coast-to-coast flights on Breeze Airways to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and one-stop, same-plane service to Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut, begin February 15, 2024. In June 2023 San Bernardino International Airport was identified as the most affordable airport in the nation based on average air fare during calendar year 2022 according to the US Department of Transportation as reported by Travel + Leisure magazine. The Airport also offers a full range of services and facilities to support additional domestic and international passenger airline service, air cargo operations, general aviation, and maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) businesses. The domestic passenger terminal is located at 105 N. Leland Norton Way, San Bernardino, CA, off the I-10 and I-210 freeways. On-airport parking is only $5.00 per day. For more information, please visit FlySBD.com.
Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is the fastest growing airport in the United States, according to Global Traveler, a leading publication for frequent fliers. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport which, before the coronavirus pandemic, offered nonstop commercial jet service to 26 major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. More information is available at www.flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino Valley College Heavy/Medium Truck Program
The Heavy/Medium Duty Truck Technology program at San Bernardino Valley College students receive training in various subjects including brake, suspension, computer controlled engines, emphasis in electrical and heavy duty maintenance, engine overhaul and Zero emission EV vehicles. Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing to learn and work in the occupations they select. The department has one of the best training facilities in the Inland Empire. Job placement opportunities are substantial though the department's network of employers. If you would like to learn more, please visit our website: www.valleycollege.edu.
SBVC was the recipient of a 2012 Cascadia Luxury Truck, donated by Velocity Vehicle Group and Daimler Trucks North America. This three-axle truck, which uses a new compressed natural gas energy source, will be used for the program’s students to work on for class projects. The department also received a 4500 rugged duty series transmission, donated by Allison Transmission, to further provide premium technical training. In collaboration with the SBVC Foundation, the Heavy/Medium Duty Diesel Truck Program was awarded several grants from Southern California Gas from 2016 to present. Funds were used to purchase supplies for the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) system alternative fuels course. In addition, the program also partnered with South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Project for their Volvo Low Light Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) grant project application. SBVC was a sub-recipient in the amount of $200,000, which will allow the development of curriculum hands-on education with the Volvo electric trucks.
Gold Sponsors
Omnitrans
Omnitrans is the award-winning public transit agency serving the San Bernardino Valley, connecting our community with coordinated and sustainable transit service. The agency currently operates local and express bus routes, sbX bus rapid transit service, OmniRide microtransit service, and Access paratransit service for people with disabilities. Omnitrans also is a major regional employer, with more than 500 direct employees.
The agency carries approximately 6 million passengers each year throughout its 480-square mile service area, covering 15 cities and portions of unincorporated San Bernardino County. Major destinations within the Omnitrans service area include transportation centers, medical centers, schools, and shopping, business, and community centers. More information can be found at Omnitrans.org. Please follow @Omnitrans on social media channels.
U.S. National Science Foundation
The NSF supports the Dialogue Series through the S-STEM program (award # DUE-2322436), and recognizes the importance of 1) building a forum for engaging local communities on transportation-related topics, 2) increasing career awareness among undergraduate students, and 3) creating connections and opportunities through alignment with related initiatives and events.
Silver Sponsors
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