RECEIVE report on conferences or trainings attended by agency staff.

Agency staff attend 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.

From September 2018 to April 2019 Deputy Executive Director Todd Muck participated in the California Councils of Government (CalCOG) California Academy for Regional Leaders (CARL) program. There were six two-day sessions, held at locations around California. Sessions included skills building activities, discussions related issues important to California’s regional governments, team building and networking activities, and site visits to gain a deeper understanding of key policy issues shaping California.  

On April 8-11, 2019, Community Outreach Coordinator Theresa Wright  attended the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) annual conference in Newport Beach, CA. She attended a range of sessions that covered tools and strategies to improve communication and customer service. 

On April 24-25, 2019, Principal Transportation Planner Christina Watson attended the California Passenger Rail Summit in Oakland, CA. This was an excellent networking opportunity with rail experts and transportation officials from around the state. 

Summaries for each of these activities are attached.