Study trip to the USA
Organised in partnership with ITS.be
Context
2nd edition of our study trip to the United States, a unique opportunity to experience the latest developments in autonomous mobility and to discover the latest trends in mobility data, artificial intelligence and logistics
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Immerse yourself in pioneering cities in terms of urban mobility, allowing you to study their policies and strategies
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Observe and experiment with innovative and unique mobility solutions
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Meet leading public institutions, administrations and private players who work concretely on innovative projects
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Develop exchanges between international actors
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Immerse yourself in new and inspiring ideas, promoting reflection, creativity, and the search for innovative solutions
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Discover new business and partnership opportunities, broadening participants’ personal and professional network
From Saturday 17 to Saturday 24 August 2024
San Francisco (CA)
English
25 people
1500€ excluding VAT
Useful information
Program
This study trip includes tests and meetings with autonomous mobility operators, public institutions and academics to understand the ongoing revolution in the transport sector.
Day 3
Friday June 14
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Program to be confirmed
Visits
Morning
Responsibility of each participant
Train ride to Brussels
Departure around 1 p.m.
Return trip
Afternoon
Zoom on the planned meetings
Waymo
Meeting with officials, visit to the depots and tests of Waymo, a Google subsidiary and the first robotaxis operator in San Francisco
Nuro
Meeting with managers from Nuro, a company that develops small autonomous delivery vehicles
Tesla
Meeting with Tesla officials and testing of Tesla's FSD (partial automation) system
University of San Francisco
Meeting with William Riggs, professor at the University of San Francisco and specialist in autonomous mobility
DMV
The Department of Motor Vehicles is the government agency responsible for various driver and vehicle related services.
SF Bicycle Coalition
SFBC is a nonprofit organization that advocates for safer streets and better bicycling in San Francisco.
SFMTA
Meeting with the authorities of the City of San Francisco to address regulatory issues at the local level
ILRCSF
ILRCSF is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live independently.
Google Maps
Meeting with managers from the Google Maps department to discuss mobility data
Cruise
Meeting with managers from Cruise, a company that develops robotaxis
"This summer I participated in a study trip to San Francisco organized by Espaces-Mobilités and ITS.be as part of the Mobility Masterclass. This experience was completely unique and allowed us to understand and experience the revolution that is brewing in the field of autonomous mobility. I admit that I was very impressed by what I saw and tested and I encourage all transport professionals to take an interest in this subject."
Christophe Leurident
Member of the Tec Management Committee
“My experience at the Mobility Masterclass trip to the USA in August 2023 was rich in discoveries about autonomous mobility. Meeting key players and visiting companies at the cutting edge of technology reinforced my conviction that autonomous mobility is a major element of the future of mobility in Belgium. This trip was a source of inspiration for the FPS Mobility, which is committed to collaborating and supporting the regions to develop an ambitious and sustainable policy in order to integrate autonomous mobility into the Belgian landscape.
Emmanuelle Vandamme
President of the FPS Mobility and Transport
“My experience at the Mobility Masterclass trip to the USA in August 2023 was rich in discoveries about autonomous mobility. Meeting key players and visiting companies at the cutting edge of technology reinforced my conviction that autonomous mobility is a major element of the future of mobility in Belgium. This trip was a source of inspiration for the FPS Mobility, which is committed to collaborating and supporting the regions to develop an ambitious and sustainable policy in order to integrate autonomous mobility into the Belgian landscape.
Kathy Vandenmeersschaut
Administrator-General
Flemish Roads Agency
This project is supported by EIT Urban Mobility, an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union. EIT Urban Mobility acts to accelerate positive change on mobility to make urban spaces more liveable.
Learn more: eiturbanmobility.eu
Espaces-Mobilités
Rue d'Arlon 22
1050 Brussels
www.espaces-mobilites.com
+32 2 513 13 36
© 2024 Espaces-Mobilités
• Support from our team
• All visits, activities and workshops
• The delegation’s dinner
• On-site transportation for visits (excluding transfer from the airport)
Included
• Flight to and from the USA
• Transfers from and to the airport
• Housing costs
• Catering costs
Not included
What is included in the price?
There are numerous flights between Europe and San Francisco.
We have selected the following flights, and invite participants to join us. Reserving the flight remains the responsibility of each participant.
Outbound:
• Brussels Midi - Paris CDG, by train (AF6190, 08/17 at 06:09)
• Paris CDG - SFO (AF0084, 08/17 at 10:15)
Inbound:
• SFO - Paris CDG (AF0081, 08/23 at 8:10 p.m.)
• Paris CDG - Brussels Midi, by train (AF7187, 01/24 at 7:07 p.m.)
Link to flight details on Google Flight
Recommended flight
Study trip participants will be able to benefit from a reduced rate of $189 (+taxes) per night, negotiated with the following hotel:
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Breakfast is not included (and not recommended at the hotel) because it is very expensive.
Reservations can be made directly via this link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50842018
Hotel
Details about flight and accomodation
Participating organizations
San Francisco
From August 17 to 24
Outbound trip
Saturday August 17
Flight to San Francisco
Evening :
Welcome drink at the Marriott Marquis
San Francisco
Sunday August 18
Morning :
Distribution of public transport passes and support for installing the Waymo One app
Afternoon :
San Francisco Tour with Waymo's Robotaxis Service
Waymo + Cruise
Monday August 19
Morning :
Meet Waymo Executives at San Francisco Headquarters
Tour of Toland's robotaxis depot in San Francisco:
Afternoon :
Free
Tesla + Pony.ai
Tuesday August 20
Morning :
Meet Tesla Executives at Fremont Headquarters
Testing the "Full self-driving" system
Visit to the vehicle manufacturing plant
Afternoon :
Silicon Valley Tour: Google Plex, Apple Park, etc.
Evening :
European Night, with hub.brussels and AWEX
Conference
Wednesday August 21
Conference at the University of San Francisco (all day):
San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Authority (SFMTA) and San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA)
California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and California Highway Patrol
Prof. William Riggs and Henriette Cornet - University of San Francisco
Christopher White - San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
Lana NIEVES - Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco
Evening :
Delegation Dinner
Nuro + ZooX
Thursday August 22
Morning :
Meeting with Nuro officials in Mountain View
Delivery Pods Demonstration
Afternoon :
Free / conducting interviews
Evening :
Delegation Dinner
San Francisco
Friday August 23
Morning :
Meeting with Google Maps in Mountain View
Afternoon :
Free
Flight from San Francisco to Brussels
Return trip
Saturday August 24
Flight from San Francisco to Brussels
Dallas and Houston
August 22 to 24
Visit to Aurora (autonomous trucks)
Meeting with state authorities (Texas Department of Transportation)
Visits
August 22
Visit to Kodiak and Gatik
Departure return flight to Brussels
Visits
August 23
Flight to Brussels (arrival on August 24)
Return trip
August 24
