Opening plenary
Introduction by Celeste Chavis, a keynote by Olatunji Oboi Reed, and discussion with Jesus Barajas.
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Crossroads 2026
Overview
The first Crossroads
Crossroads: A Transportation Equity and Justice Convening was held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C. on January 15, 2026. The event brought together transportation scholars, practitioners, advocates, and activists working toward an equitable and just transportation system to share ideas, energy, and connection as we navigate ongoing transportation needs and a shifting political landscape.
The day opened with a keynote by Olatunji Oboi Reed, President and CEO of Equiticity, followed by four presentation tracks of three sessions each, a lunchtime poster session, and a closing plenary asking "Where do we go from here?"
- 200+ in-person attendees
- 100+ virtual attendees
- 30+ research presentations
- 18 posters
Proceedings
Our conference report covers the keynote, every session track, and the closing plenary, along with what we learned and where we go next.
Recordings
Watch the plenaries
Closing plenary panel
Featuring Naomi Doerner, Gretchen Goldman, Anna Zivarts, and Stephanie Gidigbi Jenkins, moderated by Alex Karner.
Full program
The detailed program from January 15, 2026. Tabs at the bottom of the sheet link to more session details.
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors
Foundational sponsor
The Union of Concerned Scientists generously provided foundational financial support to make Crossroads a success.
Additional sponsors
- Joseph R. Strafaci
Interested in sponsoring a future convening? Email us at crossroadsconvening@gmail.com.
On to 2028
The next Crossroads is planned for spring 2028, with webinars in the meantime.
See what's next