Thank you to Gene Oh, founder and CEO of Tranzito, who presented “The Smart Curb: How Cities Can Control Their Most Valuable Asset” at the ITS Berkeley Transportation Seminar on Sept. 25, 2026.
Oh discussed the growing pressure on curb space as ride-hailing, on-demand delivery, shared micromobility and emerging autonomous vehicles compete for a limited amount of urban space. He highlighted how traditional curb management often allocates space on a first-come, first-served basis, while the impacts of congestion and double parking can extend to public transit riders and surrounding communities.
During the seminar, Oh introduced a “stacking” approach to curb management, in which the same stretch of curb can serve multiple purposes at different times of the day. Rather than treating curb space as fixed infrastructure dedicated to a single use, this approach combines dynamic regulation, technology and coordinated management to respond to changing transportation needs.
Oh also discussed Tranzito’s work developing smart mobility infrastructure and its CurbOS platform, as well as projects including the Los Angeles STAP program and LADOT Integrated Mobility Hubs. Looking ahead, he highlighted smart loading zones and dynamic curb management systems that integrate sensing, digital signage, policy, enforcement and field operations.
The seminar encouraged attendees to think of the curb not simply as the edge of the street, but as a valuable part of the transportation network that cities can actively manage as mobility continues to evolve and included an engaging Q&A.
The event was part of the ITS Berkeley Transportation Seminar series, bringing transportation researchers, practitioners and industry leaders to UC Berkeley to discuss emerging challenges and innovations in transportation.