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TPA Tuesdays Symposium: Realizing Opportunity Through Transportation

TPA Tuesdays logoNorth Jersey's robust transportation network is a major economic driver. Whether it’s access to the broader region or internal connections within North Jersey, a reliable and connected transportation system enables people to contribute positively to the state’s economy. During the past couple of decades, North Jersey has seen shifts in demand toward public transit and active transportation. At the same time, the surge in online retail sales has increased freight and delivery use of our transportation infrastructure. And while overall transit ridership declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, local transit services proved critical for getting essential workers to their jobs. The pandemic also demonstrated the need for streets to accommodate people and commerce, rather than just cars. Our third TPA Tuesdays symposium will further explore the ways in which transportation drives North Jersey's economy. We’ll also look at the importance of strategic transportation investments for the post-pandemic economic recovery and for the region’s economic expansion during the next 30 years.

Keynote:
Robert Puentes, President and CEO, Eno Center for Transportation

Panelists:
Aisha Glover, VP, Urban Innovation, Audible
Chris Lutick, Director of Government Affairs, UPS
William M. Rodgers III, Chief Economist, Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University 
 

Seeking 2 AICP CM continuing education credits.

Date:
1/26/2021 9:00:00 AM

Time:
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Event location:
Advance regstration is required. Visit https://bit.ly/Plan2050_TPATuesdays3 to register.

REGISTER HERE

Speaker Bios