The City of Sarasota has launched an innovative Smart City initiative designed to enhance urban living through the integration of advanced technologies and data-driven solutions. Focused on addressing critical urban challenges, the initiative aligns with the city’s strategic goals of innovation, sustainability, and improved quality of life. Through three key components: traffic calming and mobility solutions, sea level and environmental monitoring, and the integration of Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV); the initiative aims to create a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable urban environment.
This webinar will provide an in-depth overview of Sarasota’s Smart City initiative, exploring the technologies behind the program and the tangible benefits for residents and the broader community. Participants will gain insights into how Sarasota is using cutting-edge solutions to improve mobility, enhance environmental resilience, and foster a smarter transportation network. By the end of the webinar, attendees will have a deeper understanding of the key technologies driving Sarasota’s Smart City initiative and how these innovations are shaping the future of sustainable urban development.
The Florida LTAP Center is pleased to partner with the American Public Works Association Florida Chapter (APWA-FL) to bring you this webinar.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how data-driven traffic calming and mobility solutions can enhance public safety and improve urban mobility.
- Explore the role of sea level and environmental monitoring technologies in building climate resilience and protecting coastal communities.
- Discover how Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) technologies are reshaping the future of transportation in urban environments.
Panelists
◾ Nikesh (Nik) Patel, City Engineer, City of Sarasota
◾ Addie Javed, APWA FL Leadership & Management Committee Chair and Vice President, Epic Engineering and Consulting Group
RECORDING
To earn Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or a Certificate of Completion for each recorded webinar, you must view the entire webinar. After viewing, please fill out the web form at the link below to request your certificate. The Florida LTAP Center will follow-up within 2-3 weeks.
This webinar will award 1.5 PDHs.
Click the link below to view the recorded webinar.
Smart City Initiative – A Leap towards Technological Innovation

