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| YPT-NYC July NewsletterIt’s hot. |
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| Hi YPTers! Kristy here with a mid-year message and note of gratitude from the YPT-NYC Board! Just like that, 2023 has reached its mid-way mark – and we have been having a blast with you all! We’ve had the pleasure of hosting you on fun tours, for informative lunch and learns; resurrected the legendary YPT-APA scavenger hunt and speed networking events; seen you at several lively happy hours, and more! It warms my heart to see so many new members and familiar faces join us at these events as it makes them truly spectacular. I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at our warm-weather events this summer and later this fall. We promise we have many more fun activities in the works! As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop us a line at yptnyc@gmail.com. Yours truly,Kristy Word. —Sam |
| July’s events Part I |
| We’re still nailing down some details for July, which means some really exciting events are coming. Stay tuned for an updated version of this email with more details in the coming week. |
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| Jersey City Happy Hour (July 13) When: Thursday, July 13, 6:00-8:00 PMWhere: Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden, 88 Liberty View Drive, Jersey City, NJHow: Register on Eventbrite This month, we’re jumping on the PATH and heading to Zeppelin Hall in Jersey City. Grab a drink (or pretzel) and mingle with folks across transportation. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out some of the many pedestrian plazas! This event is open to YPT members and guests. To learn more about YPT-NYC, visit yptnyc.org. Add event to calendarApple • Google • Outlook • Yahoo |
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| YPT Central Park Picnic (July 29)Rain date August 5. When: Saturday, July 29, 2:00-5:00 PMWhere: The Great Lawn 79th Street & 85th Street, New York, NY 10024 New York, NY 10024How: Register on Eventbrite Summer’s in full swing, which means it’s time for our annual YPT picnic. Join us for an afternoon of fun and chats on July 29 (rain date: August 5) as we take over a corner of the Great Lawn, located between 79th and 85th streets in the middle of Central Park. Bring your own blanket and beverages (no glass bottles, please) and we’ll provide light refreshments. RSVP on Eventbrite to receive updates on where to find us closer to the day.This event is open to YPT members and guests. To learn more about YPT-NYC, visit yptnyc.org. Add event to calendarApple • Google • Outlook • Yahoo |
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| Call for volunteersTransportationCamp NYC |
| TransportationCamp NYC is happening again in person this fall! Planning is already underway, and the TCamp Planning Committee is looking for additional volunteers to join the team and support logistics, sponsorships and day-of-event operations. Don’t miss this chance to be a part of an awesome “unconference”. If you’re interested in getting involved, email Matthew Fiore at matthewfiore@nyu.edu. |
| Looking ahead |
| We’ve got TWO other special events planned for late July and/or early August. I’ll be updating this email with more information as we get it. You’re not going to want to miss these! What’s hot this summer? Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest events and more. ☀️And the fun doesn’t stop here — we’re planning picnics and more behind-the-scenes tours throughout August and September. |
| June recap |
| Two great June events: SIMS facility tour and Pride Happy Hour! |
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| July Monthly Member Profile |
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| Olivia Limone is currently the Assistant Manager of Airport Maintenance at LaGuardia Airport. Prior to her current role, Olivia was a Leadership Fellow, a two-year rotational fellowship program with the Port Authority of NY & NJ. Olivia has a Masters in Urban Planning from NYU Wagner, where she focused her studies on transportation and sustainability. She currently lives in Manhattan, and grew up on Staten Island. Outside of work, Olivia loves to birdwatch and play board games. What’s your favorite YPT memory? It’s too hard to choose one, but it’d have to be from the wonderful tours YPT sponsors. Gazing down on Grand Central from a catwalk high above, everyone covering their ears as a 6 train screeches by at Old City Hall Station, or standing on the bridge of the Staten Island Ferry, I really appreciate the opportunity to get behind the scenes and learn about how our transportation system works. If you could snap your fingers and make one change to regional transportation, what would it be? Improve first/last-mile connectivity! I think that’s a major hurdle to people taking public transportation. I love the idea of bike-share or bike parking at major transit hubs. I’d also be interested in learning other innovative and accessible solutions that other places have implemented. What’s your favorite way to get around the YPT-NYC region? I love walking places when I have the time. Having grown up on Staten Island, I will always have a big place in my heart for the Staten Island Ferry though. What sparked your passion to work in the transportation industry? I knew from an early age I wanted to pursue a career in public service. Simultaneously, I have always had an interest in transportation. I took a class on New York policy and planning while I was in undergrad which opened my eyes to transportation planning as a field. I thought it was a perfect way to meld those two areas. Transportation is something that impacts both people and the environment everyday, and helping make that the best it can be for people is what calls me to public service. While transportation obviously impacts people everywhere, I especially love working in the transportation industry in a uniquely complex place like the NYC-region. What career advice would you give to other YPTers interested in your career path? Be a sponge. Learn about everything you can from everyone — both to network and gain industry knowledge. I love learning people’s career paths. Everyone’s looks different. You can learn about careers you didn’t even know existed. It’s also valuable to gain on-the-job knowledge — to learn more about the agency you work for, enhance your technical skills, and grow your knowledge in different areas of transportation. What famous celebrity do you think should be given the opportunity to voice a NYCT Subway announcement? Steve Buscemi; native New Yorker, great actor, and I love that he was an FDNY firefighter. What upcoming YPT event are you looking forward to the most in 2023? Trivia! I’m not necessarily saying I’m the best person to have on your team, but I do love coming away with tons of more transportation fun facts. |
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