YPT-NYC September 2023 Newsletter
Lots of amazing events coming this fall including a fan favorite: transportation trivia. Set your calendars for Wednesday, September 27 at 6pm at Stout NYC. October brings Transportation Camp. Happy hours and a park cleanup are coming. Speed networking. Our holiday party! Also, remember to submit your nomination for a seat on your board for the 2024 term. Lots to do and oh so very little time. Enjoy it while you can.
2024 Elections
Election Timeline for Local and International. There are multiple links on the “Interest Form” page below, depending on what seat you’re interested in. Follow the highlighted text for all your options. I will say that being on the local NYC board for the past two years has helped me to appreciate my time in New York/New Jersey more. You make amazing connections and get a chance to guide and plan the monthly events we have here. NYC is the biggest chapter by far. If you’re interested, don’t hesitate! Or if you know someone who is—this is your sign to nudge them.
- September 25, 2023 – Interest Form Submission Deadline
- October 9, 2023 – Election ballots will be sent out by YPT International to eligible voting Members for all Chapter and International elections.
- October 23, 2023 – Online elections close at 11:59 PM EDT. International and Chapter Board members and nominees will be notified of election results shortly thereafter.
- November 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 – Board Transition Period
- January 1, 2024 – New term begins for International and Chapter Boards.
September 2023 Events
Skillshare: Airports 101 (Tue. Sept 12)
Dive into the fascinating world of airport planning in this **virtual** YPT-NYC talk with experts Aarshabh Misra and Kristy Tu (chapter chair) from Arup. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or simply curious about how airports work, you’ll learn about the intricate details and challenges faced by planners.
We will begin the talk with Terminals and Airside Planning, then move to Landside Planning.
This event is open to YPT members and non-members.
September Happy Hour (Thu. Sept 21)
Join us for another fun YPT happy hour! This month, we’ll be going to Smith Street in Boerum Hill (Brooklyn) to one of our favorite beer gardens, Black Forest!
Note: there are two Black Forest locations, this one is SMITH Street.
Registration on Eventbrite is encouraged, but not mandatory.
Transportation Trivia Night! (Wed. Sept 27)
Ever yearned to share your knowledge of transit fare card names? Or what the 3rd oldest subway system in the world is? Or what the original name of the PATH train was?
Great news: YPT-NYC, APA-NY and WTS-NJ are delighted to bring back our legendary annual trivia night, this year BIGGER and better at Stout NYC (33rd St location by Penn Station).
The event will be held Wednesday, September 27th. Doors will open at 6:00pm, with trivia to start at 7:00pm.
You must purchase a ticket in advance on Eventbrite. This year, a drink ticket and food are included with your ticket! Grab some friends and come join us for a chance to reign supreme amongst the transportation trivia goers of New York.
Register on Eventbrite here:
Upcoming Events
TransportationCamp NYC 2023
TransportationCamp NYC will be held on Saturday, October 14th at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering in Downtown Brooklyn. Join us to discuss all things transportation and connect with professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike!
TransportationCamp is an unconference – every session is planned, proposed, and led by attendees like you. It’s the perfect opportunity to share your transportation passion with a diverse gathering of individuals from our multidisciplinary industry.
September Events
August Events Recap
Thanks to Rick Cotton, Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, for having a great lunch and learn with us!
Transit Museum Tour
We held an awesome transit museum tour with a fun scavenger hunt with museum staff!! Well done to the winning teams and thanks for having us, NYTM!
Reminder! YPT-NYC members get $15 off and a free tote bag when joining the NYC Transit Museum! Use Code I’m YPT15 at checkout.
August Happy Hour
Thanks to all who joined us at CultureLab!
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