Just How Big Is a $10 Million Airport Terminal Grant?
July 14, 2022 – The six $10 million airport grants announced last week by USDOT have vastly different values to the receiving airports, depending on airport traffic.
Speed in Business Has Never Been Greater
July 7, 2022 – Companies learned during the pandemic that they could shift and adapt quickly to rapidly changing business environments. As more companies adopt these quick-pivot strategies into their everyday practices, agility has become more important than ever before.
Young Leaders: Bold Ideas and Interconnected Experiences
July 7, 2022 – I’ve had the privilege of beginning my transportation career at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ). During my time at PANYNJ, I have served on the board of the Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT), a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization dedicated to the career development of young professionals in the transportation industry.
Leadership Matters, So Does Self-Awareness
July 7, 2022 – As an established leader in the industry, I find it extraordinarily important to support, nurture, guide and listen to the up-and-coming rising stars who will continue the mission of our industry’s transformation. To navigate what lies ahead, these bright stars may want to give a few areas their keen consideration.
The Journey to Making Transportation Available to Everyone
July 7, 2022 – When I think of an ideal future for transit, I envision a system that can and will be universally utilized by most, if not everyone, in society. When I look at transit now, I see the building blocks for that future.
What We Can Learn from Transportation Tech Companies About Empowering Emerging Leaders
July 7, 2022 – It’s time for the public transport industry to begin to reflect on the tangible lessons that private sector operators can provide, such as empowering emerging leaders.
Addressing Transportation Disparities by Embracing the Future of Mobility
July 7, 2022 – The COVID-19 pandemic elevated our collective awareness of transportation disparities. Frontline workers have lower wages on average, are more likely to be from socio-economically disadvantaged groups than the overall workforce, and are more likely to face transportation barriers. Additionally, low-income and minority population groups have poorer access to jobs, education, and health care, including COVID-19 vaccinations and treatment, due in part to transportation challenges.
Community-Supported Plan Fuels Transportation Transformations
July 7, 2022 – Sometimes neighborhood plans sit on the shelf—but sometimes they contain the right ingredients, bring together the right partners, and show community support for funding and implementation of transportation projects.
The Present and the Future of Women Leading Transportation
July 7, 2022 – Monica and Veronica enthusiastically discussed their education, career experiences, federal policymaking, and the road ahead for women in transit and transportation.
Reflections on a Career in Leadership
July 7, 2022 – There is an adage that states, “the only time that you should ever look back, is to see how far you have come.” As I look back at my career and the course that I have taken, I think how about not only how far I have come but how I got to where I am today.