University to host transportation technology forum

March 4, 2010
Contact:
  • umichnews@umich.edu

DATE: 7-9:30 p.m. March 10, 2010.

EVENT: The University of Michigan will host a public transportation technology forum as part of a comprehensive campus planning effort.

The session will include a presentation from students in the College of Engineering and a panel discussion with the following individuals:

? Randy Woolwine, Doppelmayr
? Chuck Fougnies, Clarian Health People Mover
? Mark Fuhrmann, Minneapolis Light Rail
? Hugh Kierig, West Virginia University, Morgantown, Personal Rapid Transit
? Chris Perkins, Unimodal Personal Rapid Transit
? Jim Spakauskas, Bombardier
? Michael York, Cleveland Euclid Corridor

The forum will explore future transportation opportunities and how addressing campus long term needs of a more efficient transportation system to connect Central, Medical and North campuses can also best serve community interests. Possibilities include rail, monorail, dedicated road and/or other technology types.

There will be ample time at the public session for suggestions and questions.

PLACE: Stamps Auditorium, 1226 Murfin Avenue, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.