Between Two Shovels Ep.6: Michael Schmitt & Chris Gregerson (Kimley-Horn) - VMT Missed Promises

Transportation engineers Mike Schmitt and Chris Gregerson from Kimley-Horn join Derek Minnema for an in-depth discussion about modern traffic analysis challenges. The conversation covers VMT implementation struggles, safety improvements on rural infrastructure, post-COVID travel pattern changes, and emerging technologies' impact on transportation planning. Their professional insights reveal the gap between policy promises and practical implementation in the transportation industry.Timestamps:00:01:13 - Professional backgrounds in transportation planning00:04:08 - Regional connectivity and evacuation route benefits00:05:37 - Pandemic impacts on travel demand modeling00:08:16 - Transition from traditional level of service metrics00:15:10 - VMT analysis implementation challenges00:16:28 - Rural road safety data and crash analysis00:19:04 - Future of autonomous vehicle safety00:20:36 - Unintended consequences of ridesharing services00:24:10 - Latest developments in VMT policy guidance00:27:57 - Regional infrastructure needs and solutionsLearn more at https://connectorjpa.comDerek Minnema: https://derekminnema.com