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Agenda Item 3.1.3

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TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY
Memorandum
To: 

Board of Directors

From:

Todd Muck, Executive Director

Meeting Date:

June 27, 2018

Subject:

Educational Training Attended by Agency Staff


RECOMMENDED ACTION:

RECEIVE report on conferences or trainings attended by agency staff.

SUMMARY:

Agency staff occasionally attends conferences or trainings at Agency expense that are pertinent to their roles in pursuing the Agency’s mission.  These events allow the staff to stay current and participate in the development of transportation practices and policies related to their roles.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Expenses related to staff training are included in the Travel and Training item in the adopted Agency budget.
DISCUSSION:

 

On May 16-18, 2018, Christina Watson attended the WTS International Conference in San Diego, CA. Christina attended conference sessions on a range of topics, including funding and policy, California High Speed Rail, and equity and access for woman in transportation. A memorandum summarizing the sessions Christina attended at the WTS event is attached. 

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
WTS Conference memo