Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - “Automation and Public Transportation, Past, Present and Future” Public transportation enabled the dynamic growth of cities, but it is expensive to build and operate, and urban development patterns have changed. How have technological changes impacted public transportation, and how will vehicle automation affect transit in the future? This presentation examines how technologies have reshaped transit performance, costs, and the passenger experience.