Michael Kinnard is an Engineering Project Manager with more than 35 years of combined public and private sector experience, including the past 24 years with the City of La Mesa. He has managed and contributed to several notable projects, including the La Mesa Downtown Village Streetscape, the Junior Seau Sports Complex, Briercrest Park, and the upcoming Grossmont Center Drive Bridge Widening Project. His professional experience reflects a strong commitment to delivering high-quality public works projects that enhance safety, functionality, and community value.

Sponsorship By: Wood Rodgers

In honor of International Women’s Day, SDTDA is proud to present a dynamic panel discussion featuring distinguished women leaders from the San Diego region’s transportation and infrastructure community.

Join us for an engaging and insightful conversation with executive female leaders as they share their professional journeys, leadership perspectives, and insights on shaping the future of mobility and infrastructure in our region.

Sign up here: REGISTRATION LINK

Tolling/Managed Lanes

Ian Allegoren and Alyssa Phaneuf of Kimley-Horn will provide an overview of tolling practices in San Diego County, highlighting active projects and initiatives. The presentation will provide insights into our current tolling strategies, project status, and key considerations shaping implementation across the region.

WHERE: Filippi’s Pizza Grotto in Kearny Mesa - 5353 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, CA 92123

TIME: Noon to 1pm.

Sponsored by: Kimley-Horn

Presented by Chris George, Civil Program Manager - Airport Design and Construction

On March 11, 2025, SDTDA celebrated International Women’s Day with a powerful tribute to the women who are transforming the transportation industry. The event featured an inspiring panel of trailblazing women who have made remarkable contributions to designing and building transportation infrastructure, from the planning stages to groundbreaking construction. These esteemed leaders shared their invaluable insights, lessons learned, and personal journeys, offering a glimpse into how they have shaped the future of the industry. The conversation highlighted their immeasurable impact and helped pave the way for future generations of women in transportation.

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WEST MISSION BAY DRIVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

The panel discussion will provide information on the history of the West Mission Bay Drive Bridge project, key challenges and solutions, bridge design, construction methodologies, and current project updates. The discussion will include a presentation followed by Q&A.

To register for the March 8th program, click here:

SDTDA March 2022 Program

Panel Members James Brown, City of San Diego, Dr. Kumar Ghosh, TY Lin, and David Zanoni, Kleinfelder, along with Moderator, Jay Holombo, TY Lin discussed the history of the project, key challenges and solutions, bridge design, construction methodologies, and project updates. You can view the panel’s presentation by clicking below:

March 8, 2022 - WMBDB Presentation

On February 8, 2022, SDTDA welcomed Alex Estrella, SANDAG, Daniel Lukasik, Parsons, and Jason Stack, STC Traffic to discuss how ITS Technology is changing the landscape nationally, regionally, and locally. The presentation is available by clicking on the following link:

ITS Technology Presentation

SDTDA welcomed Government Relations Analyst, Jack Christensen to present on SANDAG’s Legislative Focus. See presentation here:

SDTDA presented Ms. Leah B. Silverthorn with the California Chamber of Commerce to discuss The Confluence of Climate and Transportation Policy in California.