329. Inside California’s Mobility Playbook

329. Inside California’s Mobility Playbook

From SAE Tomorrow Today by SAE International

April 23, 2026 · 42 min · Season 1 · Episode 329

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Toks Omishakin discussing California's transportation strategies and preparations for major global events.

What does it take to move the world’s fourth-largest economy every single day? As one of the most complex transportation systems in the world, California is at the forefront of the next generation in mobility. Listen in as we sit down with Toks Omishakin, Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), for a behind-the-scenes look at how California is preparing for global mega-events like the World Cup and the 2028 Olympics; the latest on high-speed rail projects; and how emerging technologies like automation and electrification have leaders rethinking mobility at scale. We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.Follow host Grayson Brulte on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

People in this episode

Host: Grayson Brulte

Guest: Toks Omishakin

Topics covered

  • mobility
  • transportation
  • California
  • high-speed rail
  • emerging technologies

Keywords

  • California
  • mobility
  • transportation systems
  • high-speed rail
  • automation
  • electrification

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: California State Transportation Agency

Places: California

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