CEE Seminar: OCTA & Rideshare Partnership Research

Anteater Instruction & Research Building (AIRB) 4080
Lloyd Sullivan

Department Manager
Orange Country Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Abstract:  In recent years a variety of innovative transportation services have emerged to address transportation demands that are not being met by traditional fixed-route transit service providers. Collaboration with these innovative services offer opportunities for the transportation industry to expand mobility in ways that transit agencies have never before contemplated. Due to changing demographics, environmental pressures, fiscal constraints and the fast-paced innovation of the technology sector, the public transportation industry must find creative solutions to provide mobility options. It must engage partners from the public and private sectors to increase access and connectivity to fixed route service and provide service in areas where population density or ridership does not justify a public transit investment. Doing so will expand the reach and effectiveness of transit, thereby maximizing mobility and mode share in the community. There are numerous challenges that must be overcome before these partnerships can become a reality. One of the primary impediments is the inability of regulations to keep pace with technological advancements. This is evident in the lively discussion in regard to autonomous vehicle testing and how to best integrate AV technology into the current and ongoing regulations from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Bio:  Lloyd Sullivan is a department manager for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), overseeing the Offices of Innovation and Project Management. Sullivan has 20 years of experience working in public transportation, project management and information systems. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Bryant University and an MBA from the University of New Hampshire. Throughout his career, Sullivan has been active with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and earned his project management professional (PMP) certification in 2000. Sullivan also holds an advanced master’s certificate in project management from George Washington University. Sullivan participated in the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) leadership program in 2015 and co-authored a white paper titled “Collaborative Mobility.”