AI Technology Governance & Strategies: A Transportation Industry Template for Agility (Workforce Summit 2026)

Artificial intelligence (AI) and technology are rapidly reshaping the way we work. Transportation organizations face increasing pressure to innovate while maintaining safety, compliance, and public trust.  Transportation leaders need to design and implement effective AI governance frameworks that balance speed with responsibility. Let’s explore new templates while reviewing the model organizations currently use to reshape and guide industry progress

Moderator: Derik Calhoun, Chief Transportation Officer, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)

• Ethan Benatan, Chief Information Officer, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet)
• Steven Schrayer, AICP, Senior Transportation Planner & Data Scientist, Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning Inc.  
• Manjit Sooch, Chair, APTA Innovation Peer Exchange and Data Governance Subcommittee; and Director of Innovation and Technology, AC Transit (Alameda Contra-Costa Transit District)