Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Officer for the State of Michigan, joins us at MOVE America 2025 to discuss the forward-thinking ways the State of Michigan is building out its public transportation network, with inclusivity and sustainability at the forefront.
Justine sheds light on some of the ambitious projects already underway in Michigan, including Detroit’s elevated light-rail service, the People Mover, and the much-loved QLine that runs along Woodward Avenue, as well as innovative initiatives in maritime transportation and advanced air mobility.
In anticipation of Justine’s all-female panel titled “New Mobility: Structuring Policy to Get on Track,” we discuss the vital role women play in shaping conversations surrounding mobility and the significant strides the industry is making to accommodate women within strategic positions of change. Justine advocates for women at the table due to their ability to lead from a place of “impact, not ego,” asking the question — How will the built environment change with women informing decisions on mobility?
We wrap up by discussing the important role sustainability plays in shaping the future of mobility, exploring the intersection between sustainable and inclusive mass transit. Justine reflects on how our relationship with transportation is changing in a world where we are less about moving to places and more about moving goods to us. We contemplate the new challenges mass transportation must be effective in solving as our very definition of mobility shifts and evolves.
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