UDI Seminar: The Future of Transit with Kevin Desmond, CEO of TransLink
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UDI Seminar: The Future of Transit with Kevin Desmond, CEO of TransLink
Date:
June 7, 2016
Time:
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM PDT
Registration:
Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.
Event Description:
There is a real opportunity that the Mayors' 10 Year Capital Transit Plan may come to fruition soon. Included in the plan may be charges on new development.
Join Kevin Desmond, recently appointed CEO of TransLink and Jon Stovell, CEO of Reliance Properties and the new UDI Chair as they converse about public transit and transportation infrastructure for the region and how it pertains to our industry and land-use planning.
This is your opportunity to hear from Kevin:
- His takeaways from Seattle and how he would apply it to our region, particularly to their success and failures in referendums and public support
- Plans/vision for TransLink
- Thoughts on the Mayors' Plan
- Approvals and process for projects building near or over the guide rails
- TransLink joint venture development opportunities
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BIO
KEVIN DESMOND
Prior to joining TransLink, Kevin was General Manager of King County Metro Transit serving the Seattle metropolitan region. At Metro, he oversaw a mix of transit modes, including buses, trains, vanpools, paratransit vans, as well as approximately 5,000 employees. In his 12 years tenure, he helped to grow ridership by 44 per cent and launch the ORCA Card, as well as light rail, streetcar service, and several bus rapid transit lines. Kevin was also part of three successful votes on transit funding.
Prior to Metro Transit, Kevin was Vice-President of Operations and Development at Pierce Transit in Tacoma, Washington. Before relocating to the West Coast, Kevin acted as Chief of Operations Planning for New York City Transit which included bus and subway operations. Earlier in his career he served as Deputy Director in Mayor Koch?s Transportation Office and Assistant Commissioner for the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission.
Kevin has a master?s degree in public administration from New York University. He was a member of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Board of Directors and the first chair of the organization?s Sustainability Committee.
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Location:
Oceanview Suites
Pan Pacific Hotel
999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Date/Time Information:
Tuesday, June 7th
7:30 AM Registration and hot breakfast buffet
8:00 AM Presentations and Q+A
9:00 AM Conclusion
Fees/Admission:
Member Price: $75.00
Non-Member Price: $95.00
Corporate tables of 10 seats.
72 hours' notice required for cancellations.
Substitutions are allowed.
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