Intelligent Transport Podcast Episode 30 – Jennifer Sanders, North Texas Innovation Alliance

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Intelligent Transport Podcast · Intelligent Transport Podcast Episode 30 – Jennifer Sanders, North Texas Innovation Alliance

Beginning the conversation for this episode, Jennifer Sanders, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA), sheds light on how the alliance serves as a catalyst for innovation and collaboration in the public transport sector of North Texas, breaking down barriers between organisations to foster a more connected and sustainable region. Through initiatives like the Immersive Innovation Program, Jennifer shares how NTXIA’s hands-on learning experiences and field trips allow stakeholders to integrate innovative solutions into the region’s transportation infrastructure.

Then, Jennifer delves into NTXIA’s broader influence, highlighting its relationships with over 100 municipalities, federal agencies and regions worldwide. She explains how NTXIA collaborates on federal grants, advocating for policy changes and regional collaboration to shape national conversations on public transport innovation, connectivity and sustainability. Additionally, Jennifer mentions NTXIA’s role in the National Smart Coalition Partnership, advocating for mobility and sustainability goals across states.

In the second half of this episode, we shift our focus to the future, as Jennifer delves into the evolving landscape of public transportation and its implications for North Texas. She discusses key trends and developments, such as transitioning from car dependence to transit efficiency, utilising technologies like signal optimisation and drones, as well as strategic investments in preparation for events like the World Cup.

Jennifer Sanders is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA), a 501(c)3 regional consortium of more than 40 municipalities, agencies, corporations and academic institutions across North Texas with a mission to build the most connected, smart and resilient region in the country. In 2015, she co-founded the Dallas Innovation Alliance (DIA) a 501(c)3 partnership dedicated to supporting Dallas’ smart cities strategy. DIA’s Smart Cities Living Lab is the fastest-to-market smart cities initiative in the country.

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