Emerging from Crisis Wiser

Urban Transportation Center (UIC) and the Regional Transportation Authority

Join a discussion with leading transit thinkers as the RTA develops the regional transit system's next strategic plan

Join the <a href="https://rtachicago.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)</a> and a panel of leading transit voices to reflect on the biggest disruption to our public transit system in its history. Leanne Redden, executive director of the RTA, will kick off a discussion of lessons we can take from COVID and apply to an improved regional transit system. Panelists will include:<ul><li>Heidy Persaud, Director of Transportation Equity, Center for Neighborhood Technology</li><li>Bethany Williams, Strategy &amp; Intelligence Director, Lake County Partners</li><li>David Bragdon, Executive Director, TransitCenter</li></ul>Moderated by: Jessica Hector-Hsu, Director of Planning and Market Development, RTAThe webinar is co-sponsored by the Urban Transportation Center at UIC as part of the Fall 2021 Seminar Series. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions of the panel and will receive a survey to provide their input on the priorities and direction as the RTA develops a new regional transit strategic plan. Created by the State of Illinois, the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates the Chicago region’s transit system, oversees its financing with transparency and accountability, and plans for a future with adequate, accessible, and equitable public transportation for the six counties of Northeastern Illinois. Under state law, the RTA board is required to adopt a strategic plan no less than every five years and has just begun development of a new strategic plan slated for adoption in 2023. This is a completely virtual event. All registered attendees will receive a zoom link on Wednesday, November 10.

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