WTS Boston Chapter

Join the WTS-Boston DEI Committee in September for a Book Club meeting about The Path Between the Seas by David McCullough. Tuesday, September 24, 2024 6:00 - 7:00 PM Virtual via Zoom Learn more: https://ow.ly/lwbv50SH84R

32nd Annual WTS-Boston Scholarship Golf Tournament WTS Golf Tournament Sponsorship opportunities and registration for foursomes and individual players are open now! Registration ends on August 2, 2024. Thursday, August 22, 2024 9:00 AM Shotgun Start Stow Acres Country Club 58 Randall Road Stow, MA 01775 Click below to learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gCgSyzvJ

Registration Now Open! 2024 Summer Tour - MBTA Columbus Ave Center Running Bus Lane Please join WTS-Boston for the annual Summer Tour featuring the MBTA's First Center Bus Lane! This project was a collaborative effort between the City of Boston, MBTA, and community stakeholders. The first in the region, the tour will be led by the MBTA, providing an exclusive look at the MBTA's completed Phase 1 of the Columbus Ave Bus Lane Improvement Project and the ongoing Phase 2 Project. Thursday August 8, 2024 2:30 - 5:00 PM Jackson Square Orange Line Station 250 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02130 Click to learn more: https://ow.ly/1bSP50SH6LX

July 9th marked Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, a national day to recognize the impact of the gender pay gap on Black women. A 2022 census study revealed that Black women earn just 66 cents for every dollar paid to their White, non-Hispanic male counterparts. Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/ne6m50SBEAp

Save the dates for two exciting events coming this September! WTS Boston’s Professional Development Committee is hosting a virtual book club to discuss the WGBH Big Dig podcast on Thursday, September 12th. Heather Ford of MassDOT will guide participants through a discussion of each episode. Then on Tuesday, September 17th, our Programs Committee will host a luncheon featuring a Women of the Big Dig panel discussion. More details and registration will be coming soon, but start listening to the podcast now at https://lnkd.in/gTK_SMuX

On Thursday, August 8th, please join WTS Boston for the annual Summer Tour featuring the MBTA's First Center Bus Lane! This project was a collaborative effort between the City of Boston, MBTA, and community stakeholders. The first in the region, the tour will be led by the MBTA, providing an exclusive look at the MBTA's completed Phase 1 of the Columbus Ave Bus Lane Improvement Project and the ongoing Phase 2 Project. Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/gTiDDa-k The MBTA with support from the City of Boston opened the first phase of their center-running bus lanes and boarding platforms along Columbus Ave in October 2021. The entire project will run from Egleston Square to Jackson Square and up to Ruggles Station near Northeastern University. By implementing this, the MBTA was able to enhance the commuter experience by allotting a separate lane solely for bus travel, and allowing for faster transportation throughout the busy city. This project has created safer access for pedestrians, faster travel for commuters, and has increased the reliability of the MBTA Bus System. Site tour begins at 2:30 PM at Jackson Square and will end at Ruggles Station at approximately 4:00 PM. Networking and pizza will follow after in the Raytheon Amphitheater in the Egan Research Center at Northeastern University. **Proper PPE is required: vest inclusive of reflective X on the back and five point break away ** Wear comfortable walking shoes. Tour will take place rain or shine! Non-refundable, no shows will be billed. Please contact Hannah Ellis with any dietary restrictions. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gASJ4VYj

The WTS Transportation YOU (TYOU) program is a hands-on, interactive, mentoring program that offers students an introduction to a wide variety of careers in transportation. The TYOU Committee had a busy Q1 attending a series of events throughout the Greater Boston region. Events attended by many of the TYOU Committee volunteers included expo-style events, workshops, and career fairs. Read more about what we've been up to here: https://ow.ly/UA6j50SnzSq

The WTS-Boston Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee invites you to attend our second Book Club meeting of this year on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. We will be reading The Path Between the Seas by David McCullough. Join us for a discussion on DEI themes in transportation that arise throughout this compelling story about the Panama Canal. Even if you don't have time to finish the book, please join us anyway to participate in the discussion. A Zoom meeting link will be emailed to those who register. Registration ends September 23, 2024. Register here: https://ow.ly/t7M950Snzxs

Event Recap: New Member Orientation The WTS-Boston Membership Committee recently held their 2024 New Member Orientation to introduce new members to WTS, leadership, and the opportunities available to get involved. Learn more: https://ow.ly/pNQj50SlIak

Event Recap: April Luncheon The WTS-Boston Chapter held its April luncheon seminar in person on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the UMass Club in Boston. Gina Solman, WTS-Boston President, welcomed Luciana Burdi, Director for Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs for Massport, the event’s keynote speaker. Luciana shared her insights into the power of high performing teams, and how each person contributes to the team’s success by sharing their individual superpowers. Learn more and see event photos: https://ow.ly/BLry50SlHM7