WTS Greater New York Chapter

WTS Greater New York Chapter WTS GNY provides a forum of information sharing, discussions and updates for transportation professionals in the NY & NJ Area.

WTS-GNY 2026 Diamond Corporate Partners Summer Webinar Series: PATHOver the past two years, PATH has launched major init...
08/26/2026

WTS-GNY 2026 Diamond Corporate Partners Summer Webinar Series: PATH
Over the past two years, PATH has launched major initiatives that are reshaping the 117-year-old railroad. These include the completed PATH Forward program, which modernized tracks, infrastructure, and stations, and introduced a significantly improved service schedule with more trains and shorter wait times for millions of riders. Additional upgrades are planned, including improvements to uptown rail tunnels and further enhancements to facilities and service in the years ahead.
Register:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b8ukwdj/lp/c1f88dc0-beee-4661-ba78-62bd0f3a98cb


WTS-GNY 2026 Diamond Corporate Partners Summer Webinar Series: VHBThis panel will bring together diverse agency and indu...
08/26/2026

WTS-GNY 2026 Diamond Corporate Partners Summer Webinar Series: VHB
This panel will bring together diverse agency and industry perspectives to discuss how transportation investments can support both near-term state-of-good-repair needs and longer-term goals for transit-oriented development, mobility, economic growth, and community connectivity. Panelists will explore how agencies and partners are balancing maintenance, modernization, and growth priorities while positioning transportation assets to support future development.
Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ccyjzzx/lp/43716c36-22c1-4ab9-810c-3c7dfab08e36


WTS-GNY Learn from a Leader Series featuring Diane Kenneally.Join WTS-GNY for the 14th Annual Learn from a Leader Series...
08/26/2026

WTS-GNY Learn from a Leader Series featuring Diane Kenneally.

Join WTS-GNY for the 14th Annual Learn from a Leader Series, featuring public and private sector leaders sharing career insights and experiences in an informal small-group setting.

This members-only event spotlights Diane Kenneally, a transportation executive with 35+ years of experience in planning, design, construction, funding, and capital program delivery. Diane is serving as Acting Chief Operating Officer at MTA Bridges & Tunnels and previously oversaw Corporate Performance at MTA Construction & Development. She also serves on the WTS-GNY Board of Directors.
Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mrp9bxh/lp/c842dea0-53cd-488b-acb3-dc360fd0baf3

WTS-GNY 2026 Diamond Corporate Partners Summer Webinar Series: HNTBJoin HNTB for an inside look at innovative planning a...
08/13/2026

WTS-GNY 2026 Diamond Corporate Partners Summer Webinar Series: HNTB
Join HNTB for an inside look at innovative planning approaches developed to support climate-informed decision-making for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). This webinar will explore two of the analytical approaches HNTB developed: a model for calculating avoided GHG emissions associated with system operations and a data-driven climate vulnerability assessment for over 13,000 assets. This webinar will highlight how flexible, data-based approaches can help transit agencies incorporate climate resilience and sustainability priorities into their capital planning.

Virtual location
You will receive a confirmation email with a URL.

Monday, August 24, 2026
12:00pm - 01:00pm
Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/af9ftq8/lp/a391b50b-2847-49c6-ad95-d2f0971e03a6?source_id=ce168c6a-55ab-4fbc-b87d-8138fa867e16&source_type=em&c=gh0O6QREW84ax96cclCb2NiUlN3C726xNdsz8elTXhOn-Eua8qoJnw%3D%3D&__cf_chl_tk=X_q9tslGtGaO6dEEB1Rg572s6nvgNqzNv_6imL3NkGI-1786651010-1.0.1.1-8.TtgrAlVWiDFYlnk8RmwK4NYUomqUv3OVzY8QefrmY

✨WTS-GNY Diamond Corporate Partner Summer Webinar Series✨Join the WTS Greater New York Chapter for the next session of t...
08/13/2026

✨WTS-GNY Diamond Corporate Partner Summer Webinar Series✨

Join the WTS Greater New York Chapter for the next session of this year's Diamond Corporate Partner Summer Webinar Series, featuring a discussion with Jacobs on "Beyond the Faregate: The Battle for Revenue, Ridership, and Rider Trust."

As transit agencies modernize fare collection & rethink customer experience, they face a critical challenge: balancing rider accessibility, equity & convenience with revenue protection & fare compliance. This panel will bring together industry leaders to explore how emerging fare technologies, innovative pricing strategies & evolving enforcement approaches are shaping the future of public transportation.

Attendees will gain practical insights into modern fare system implementation, compliance strategies, ridership impacts & the future vision for integrated mobility and transit payments.

Panelists:
▪️Carine Choubassi, Jacobs
▪️Rebecca Weiss, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
▪️Moderator - Mehraz Khaleghi, Jacobs

📅 Wednesday August 26, 2026
🕒 12-1pm ET
📍 Virtual - Teams link to be provided.
🔗 Register Today: https://lnkd.in/gqSsCifp


🎉WTS-GNY 46th Annual Gala 🎉The WTS Greater New York Chapter is thrilled to celebrate 46 years of advancing women in tran...
08/05/2026

🎉WTS-GNY 46th Annual Gala 🎉

The WTS Greater New York Chapter is thrilled to celebrate 46 years of advancing women in transportation at our Annual Gala!

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
📍 Edison Ballroom, NYC
🕕 5:30–8:30 PM

Join us for a memorable evening of reflection, recognition, and celebration as we honor:

🌟 2026 Woman of the Year: Cheryl McKissack Daniel, Chair of the Board of McKissack & McKissack
🌟 Scholarship Awardees
🌟 And 46 years of impact, progress, and community in the transportation industry.

🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gUbtB-Dj


Have you ever wondered why some projects are smooth sailing, while others are turbulent or never take flight? Frequently...
08/05/2026

Have you ever wondered why some projects are smooth sailing, while others are turbulent or never take flight?

Frequently, the transformation of a project from a vision into a reality hinges on looking at the big picture from the onset. H&H engages a panel of experienced professionals to discuss the importance of strong Program Management. The panelists provide insight on why the synergies between planning, procurement, and delivery are key to the success of transportation projects.
Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/gennxas/lp/6545b2f5-db29-4e88-86f7-44b2d3622ebf?source_id=3ebee55f-b08a-4f04-b3f2-6b5612ec2b41&source_type=em&c=e9EQbhYyFffpSGP2qUH74pVSH2RVJ2hygYXynrjfebI7nwYUWhqB-g%3D%3D

WTS Young Professionals Speed Networking EventJoin us for a structured networking event where young professionals can me...
07/20/2026

WTS Young Professionals Speed Networking Event
Join us for a structured networking event where young professionals can meet and learn from leaders in both the public and private sectors cohosted by the Young Professionals Committee and the Appointments Committee.

Networking can be intimidating for new professionals. This event provides a relaxed environment to build relationships and gain insights. Beyond engaging with young professionals, it’s a meaningful occasion for WTS members to strengthen their own network.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/455x6kwv


✨WTS-GNY Summer Technical Tour: Second Avenue Subway Phase 2✨We invite our WTS Greater New York ChapterWTS Greater New Y...
07/09/2026

✨WTS-GNY Summer Technical Tour: Second Avenue Subway Phase 2✨

We invite our WTS Greater New York ChapterWTS Greater New York Chapter members to join the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - MTA and the PMC, AECOM-HNTB, to learn about the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Construction. A presentation will be provided over lunch, followed by a hard hat tour of construction locations.

📅 Wednesday July 22, 2026
🕒 12-2pm
📍 SAS2 Community Info Center - 69 E 125th St, New York, NY 10035
📢 WTS Members Only
🔗 Register Today: https://lnkd.in/getPDT2z


Reimagining NYC’s Streets: Creating People First Corridors - TYLinThis webinar explores how NYC is reimagining major cor...
07/08/2026

Reimagining NYC’s Streets: Creating People First Corridors - TYLin
This webinar explores how NYC is reimagining major corridors, transforming car-centric roadways into vibrant streets that prioritize walking, biking, and transit. Panelists will share insights from three innovative projects, highlighting best practices for corridor transformation, key design strategies, and neighborhood and public-space benefits.
Speakers: Tali Cantor (Union Square Partnership), Samara Karasyk (Hudson Square BID), Kaarin Patterson (NYC DOT), Laura Starr (Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects & Planners), and moderator Lian Farhi (TYLin).
Virtual location
You will receive a confirmation email with a URL.
Jul 20, 2026 12:30pm - Jul 20, 2026 01:30pm
Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3uevwd3

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