- “We value our relationship with NACTO and sponsoring Designing Cities each year enables us to build and reinforce that relationship.”
- “We were very impressed with the event and how it was organized. Right from the onset, facilitation of our sponsorship was made easy and we felt we received personalized attention. Our questions prior to the event were promptly answered and our requests throughout the event were always addressed.”
- “The Designing Cities conference is a valuable opportunity […] to connect directly with many of our strong partners—from city leaders to industry trendsetters —in an environment that is highly collaborative, forwardthinking and purpose-driven. We’re proud to be longtime supporters of NACTO, and partners in the mission to make cities better.”
- “Whenever we needed anything, NACTO staff rose to the occasion. At no point did I have any reservations about the success of the event.”
- “This conference continues to be one of the most insightful and energetic gatherings of the year.”
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Automotus empowers cities to address the mounting challenges of curbside congestion, emissions, and safety risks brought on by increasing commercial activity. Using AI-powered computer vision technology, our platform automates critical curb management functions such as payment, billing, and enforcement while collecting rich multi-modal curb activity data.
Cities that have implemented Automotus have seen a 97% reduction in double parking, a 40% decrease in traffic congestion, and a reduction of 31 metric tons of carbon emissions per loading zone each year. We partner with forward-thinking cities like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Hoboken, and Miami many more to create cleaner, more efficient streets through automation. With deployments across North America, Automotus is redefining the future of curbside management.
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Cityfi works with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors - convening diverse stakeholders to drive innovation and implement transformative solutions that deliver lasting impact. We convert bold visions into reality with actionable roadmaps, cutting-edge policies, strategic organizational alignment, and smart technologies. We deliver measurable performance that empower cities, companies, and communities to thrive.
Fehr & Peers is a transportation planning and engineering firm with over 40 years of experience delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to improve mobility, safety, and access in communities. With offices across the U.S., the firm partners with public and private clients to support multimodal transportation, sustainability, and equity goals.
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Hopp, by Bolt, has operations in over 50 countries and 600 cities and provides shared mobility services including ride-hailing, scooter and e-bike rental and car rental to over 200 million lifetime customers. The company, which has launched its first US city Washington D.C. with e-scooters in January 2025, seeks to accelerate the transition from owned cars to shared mobility, offering better alternatives for every use case. The company’s products include ride-hailing, scooter and car rental services, food and grocery delivery and corporate mobility services.
Lime’s mission is to build a future where transportation is shared, electric and carbon-free. As the world's largest provider of shared electric vehicles, Lime partners with cities to deploy electric bikes and scooters to serve any trip under five miles. A Time Magazine 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand that Matters, Lime has powered more than 750 million rides in more than 280 cities across five continents, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership.
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Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Lochner partners with public transportation agencies to modernize and expand transit and rail services that connect people and places, improve accessibility, reduce pollution and congestion, and enhance quality of life.
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Lyft delivers the micromobility solutions that riders love, cities need, and operators value. In deep partnership with the public sector, Lyft develops, markets and operates the most innovative and durable station-based micromobility systems in the world. Its solutions empower cities to provide a reliable, sustainable transportation option that enhances urban mobility and supports larger climate initiatives. With bikes, ebikes, and scooters deployed in 55+ cities across 16 countries, Lyft Urban Solutions has a global footprint of over 185,000 vehicles, 13,000 stations, and growing.
Serving markets nationwide for well over a century, we’ve demonstrated our technical, design and planning expertise. But what makes us different is that we don’t measure our success in years or projects or revenue. Instead, it’s measured in your satisfaction.
Pexco’s Traffic Control Products Division is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality traffic safety solutions, including the City Post, the FG 300 family of channelizer posts, lane separator curbs, roadside delineator posts, guardrail and concrete barrier reflectors, and temporary pavement markers.
Toole Design is at the forefront of active transportation planning, design, and implementation. For over 20 years, we've transformed the way people move and helped communities thrive. Our success is built on combining technical precision with a focus on community needs, resulting in transportation systems that serve people of all ages, abilities, and identities.
UL Standards & Engagement is a nonprofit organization that translates safety science into action through standards development, partnerships, and advocacy. Preserving the e-bike and e-scooter market means protecting against the fire risk these devices carry. UL standards help ensure products are designed and constructed according to rigorous safety requirements.
At WXY, we advance innovative design for buildings, public spaces, districts, cities, and infrastructure that makes the most of every opportunity to create engaging spaces and places. Our work spans furnishings, interiors, structures, public spaces, and large-scale plans, all shaped by context and collaboration.
Based in Foster City, CA, Zoox is reinventing personal transportation–building a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. At the core of its vision is a purpose-built robotaxi that offers the world a better way to ride. Through a combination of cutting-edge technology and a focus on the rider experience, Zoox is transforming urban mobility with its comprehensive and cohesive autonomous ride-hailing service.
Sponsor Designing Cities
The Designing Cities conference cannot happen without the support of our sponsors! There is no better place than NACTO's Designing Cities conference to highlight your commitment to urban transportation and connect with the public sector leaders and practitioners who plan, design, advocate for, and deliver safe, accessible, and equitable mobility.
Since our conference sells out each year, sponsorship is the only guaranteed way to secure and augment your staff presence at the conference, which otherwise requires an application process and is limited to 3 people per company.
Learn more about the sponsorship opportunities and benefits in the detailed brochure.
Reach out to us in the below form if you would like us to get in touch about sponsorship.
