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Board of Trustees |
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Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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Jay Fox, Executive Director |
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International Travel to Toronto, Canada for the 2025 WTS International Annual Conference
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AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Other Approval
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve international work travel on May 7-9, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario Canada to attend the 2025 WTS International Annual Conference for UTA employees: Janelle Robertson (Project Manager III), Patti Garver (Manager, Environmental Compliance and Sustainability), Courtney Forsgren (Project Administrator, Operations & Maintenance) and Kayleigh Hammerschmid (Assistant Manager, Service Delivery).
BACKGROUND:
Board Policy 2.1 Financial Management, section J ‘Travel’ indicates that “The Board of Trustees will approve work-related international travel for the Authority’s employees in a public meeting.”
This annual meeting is a significant opportunity for these four employees to expand knowledge of the transit industry, gain insights into best practices, and operational improvements. It will also allow these employees an opportunity to network with leaders in the industry, opening doors for collaboration and partnerships. This conference also offers an opportunity to enhance professional growth by attending sessions focused on leadership and innovation.
DISCUSSION:
WTS is a well-respected industry organization whose mission is to attract, sustain, connect and advance women’s careers to strengthen the transportation industry. The 2025 WTS International Annual Conference will address the industry’s critical work to advance mobility, improve transportation access and build collective momentum for the future. Each of the four requested attendees expect to enhance their skills, improve both their performance and UTA’s overall effectiveness.
ALTERNATIVES:
Attend a different conference
FISCAL IMPACT:
Cost of the conference for each individual is $999, and travel is approximately $2414 (including airfare, hotel accommodations, and per diem) for an approximate total of $3413 per attendee.
These costs are programmed in the 2025 approved budget under Travel and Training in their respective department budgets.
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