Car companies and innovation incubators are accelerating development of driverless vehicles, promising safer, more efficient, connected transportation for cities. But how safe is safe enough? And what can we do to build public trust? Join us for an evening with industry leaders, policy advocates, and designers to discuss the steps and systems needed to safeguard lives on our changing city streets.

Panelists:

Ben Ebel, Chairman, Michelin Challenge Design program
Jacqueline S. Gillan, President Emeritus, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
Henry L. Greenidge, Regional Public Affairs, East Coast, Cruise Automation
Mike Milley, Director, Foresight & Strategy, BMW Group Designworks

Moderator:
Joan Claybrook, former president, Public Citizen

 

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The Road Ahead: Reimagining Mobility is made possible in part by support from the Ehrenkranz Fund, Barbara and Morton Mandel Design Gallery Endowment Fund, Lily Auchincloss Foundation, Inc., and the August Heckscher Exhibition Fund.