Abstract
New technologies, questions around community resiliency in the face of climate change, social equity/righting the wrongs of the past, and waning regard for public administrators are just a few of the challenges public leaders in the transportation sector face. Transportation policy is local, as residents feel potholes, experience first-hand efficient and effective public transit and highway congestion, and bear the impacts to air quality from vehicles. With these personal everyday experiences, the importance of local government leaders to find solutions and understand the complexities of the system is imperative. In order to address the complexities with solutions based in 21st century technologies, this paper outlines the theoretical public principles and competencies for our time. With these defined, it is hoped that educators and practitioners are part of the solution to improving transportation and its related sectors, which ultimately can lead to an improved environment and better quality of life for all people.
Presenters
Kimberly CollinsExecutive Director, Public Administration, Leonard Transportation Center, CSUSB, California, United States Dominika Bukalova
Assistant Professor, Public Administration - School of Public Affairs and Imperial Valley, San Diego State University, California, United States
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Sustainability, Resiliency, Equity, Democracy, Transparency, Governance
