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David Zipper

Senior Fellow | MIT Mobility Initiative Cambridge, United States of America

Biography

David Zipper is a Senior Fellow at the MIT Mobility Initiative, where he examines the interplay between transportation policy, technology, and society. The author of over 200 articles in outlets including The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and Bloomberg, he coined the term “car bloat” to describe the ongoing expansion of automobiles. David previously worked in venture capital and held leadership roles in city government in New York and the District of Columbia.

Sessions

14:00h

TMWC - High Level Roundtable | TOMORROW.MOBILITY

Crisis-Proof Mobility: How Can We Build Resilient Transport Systems?

Arwa Bin Eshaq Abu Dhabi Mobility, DMT Head of Modelling & Data Analytics Speaker

David Zipper MIT Mobility Initiative Senior Fellow Moderator

Debra Lam Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (Georgia Tech) Founding Executive Director Speaker

Karen Vancluysen POLIS Secretary General Speaker

Tina Backstrom City of Los Angeles Director of Transportation from the Mayor’s Office of Infrastructure Speaker

#AI Applications Mass Transit, #Autonomous Vehicles, #Demand Responsive Transport, #Micromobility Innovation for Road Safety, #Mobility for All, #Ridesharing, #Shared Mobility, #Transport Hubs

2025-11-05 14:00 2025-11-05 14:45 Europe/Madrid Crisis-Proof Mobility: How Can We Build Resilient Transport Systems?

In a volatile environment, resilient and high-quality mobility systems are more important than ever. This session will explore how technological, regulatory, and social innovations can build more inclusive and adaptive networks. Expect thought-provoking insights on how to transition mobility systems towards greater social equity, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Main Stage

Wed 5 14:00h - 14:45h Main Stage Visitor Pass not allowed

10:30h

Keynote Session | TOMORROW.MOBILITY

How Cities Can Prepare for Autonomous Vehicles

David Zipper MIT Mobility Initiative Senior Fellow Speaker

Femi Oke Moderate the Panel Co-Founder Moderator

#Autonomous Vehicles, #Safety, #TMWC

2025-11-04 10:30 2025-11-04 11:00 Europe/Madrid How Cities Can Prepare for Autonomous Vehicles

A deluge of self-driving cars could turn urban streets into a congested, dangerous mess -- but it's not inevitable. MIT Mobility Initiative Senior Fellow David Zipper will identify specific ways can help cities future-proof themselves for the rise of autonomous vehicles.

Main Stage

Tue 4 10:30h - 11:00h Main Stage Visitor Pass not allowed