The third in a series of virtual gatherings, hear directly from leadership at the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as they discuss resuming construction on major projects and improving infrastructure in a recovering economy. Attendees will learn more about the plans to improve access and infrastructure to our ports and railways in addition to insight into future projects and transportation modernization.
About Region on the Rise
Before the COVID-19 crisis, Greater Philadelphia saw an increasing demand in modern mobility as a central hub for transportation. Home to the nation’s 3rd busiest Amtrak station, an international airport which exceeded 32 million passengers last year, and roadways and bridges that typically see more than 37.4 million vehicles a year, the once bustling sectors of the transportation industry have come to a halt due to the stay-at-home orders. As the economy begins to reopen under strict guidelines, the transportation industry must adapt to ensure the safe passage of travelers.
As a virtual series, Region on the Rise brings together top officials from our region’s transportation systems and influential lawmakers for an insightful discussion about the impact of COVID-19 and the future of the transportation industry.
This event is exclusive to Chamber members. Once your registration has been received, we will share a calendar invitation with Zoom information 24 hours before the meeting. For any questions, contact Emma Petty at epetty@chamberphl.com
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Secretary of Transportation, PennDOT
As secretary, Yassmin oversees programs and policies affecting highways, urban and rural public transportation, airports, railroads, ports, and waterways. She manages PennDOT's annual budget, which is invested in Pennsylvania's approximately 120,000 miles of state and local highways and 32,000 state and local bridges. Under her leadership, the department is directly responsible for nearly 40,000 miles of highway and roughly 25,400 bridges.
CEO, Delaware River Port Authority
John Hanson became CEO in May 2014. As CEO, John emphasizes stewardship and public service, saying, “We are stewards of the important transportation assets and other resources. We hold them in trust for their owners: the public. The domains of that stewardship includes the Authority’s transportation assets, bridge and transit infrastructure, as well as the human and financial resources that are dedicated to serving the community."
Manager, Archer Public Affairs Pennsylvania
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 and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) as they discuss resuming construction on major projects and improving infrastructure in a recovering economy. Attendees will learn more about the plans to improve access and infrastructure to our ports and railways in addition to insight into future projects and transportation modernization.
About Region on the Rise
Before the COVID-19 crisis, Greater Philadelphia saw an increasing demand in modern mobility as a central hub for transportation. Home to the nation’s 3rd busiest Amtrak station, an international airport which exceeded 32 million passengers last year, and roadways and bridges that typically see more than 37.4 million vehicles a year, the once bustling sectors of the transportation industry have come to a halt due to the stay-at-home orders. As the economy begins to reopen under strict guidelines, the transportation industry must adapt to ensure the safe passage of travelers.
As a virtual series, Region on the Rise brings together top officials from our region’s transportation systems and influential lawmakers for an insightful discussion about the impact of COVID-19 and the future of the transportation industry.
This event is exclusive to Chamber members. Once your registration has been received, we will share a calendar invitation with Zoom information 24 hours before the meeting. For any questions, contact Emma Petty at epetty@chamberphl.com
Not a Chamber Member?Contact a membership advisorto learn more and join.&media=~/Images/events/banner/generic_graphics_Chamber_banner.jpg){kind=small}
