In this edition of METROspectives, Joshua Schank, co-author of New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies: Improving Policy Outcomes in the Public Sector, reflects on the evolution of transportation innovation, lessons learned from helping launch LA Metro’s Office of Extraordinary Innovation (OEI), and how those experiences continue to shape his work today at InfraStrategies and the ACES Mobility Coalition.
Drawing from years of experience across the public and private sectors, Schank discusses the challenges agencies face when introducing new technologies, navigating political realities, and building momentum for long-term change in the mobility industry.
Topics discussed include:
- His path into transportation innovation and the creation of LA Metro’s Office of Extraordinary Innovation.
- Lessons learned from implementing innovation initiatives and overcoming setbacks in the public sector.
- The challenges surrounding congestion pricing, risk-taking, and adopting emerging mobility technologies.
- How Schank’s work at InfraStrategies and ACES is helping shape the next phase of transportation innovation and strategy.
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