WTS ORANGE COUNTY

Sept. 8, 2021

A panel of leaders from Metro's Highway Program team provided updates on how potential policy changes may impact Metro's project delivery efforts. 

June 23, 2021

Chief Sustainability and Revenue Management Officer Samantha Bricker shared updates about the Los Angeles World Airports. 

March 17, 2021

The Chairs of the TCA boards shared insights about serving in leadership roles and their visions for the future of transportation in O.C. 

Dec. 17, 2020

WTS-OC honored its 2020 Scholarship and Industry Award Winners and looked back to celebrate all that we've accomplished this tumultuous year.

Dec. 5, 2019

Thanks to everyone who made our 31st annual gala a success! 

Oct. 15, 2019

John Chun and Sean Gamette from the engineering department at Port of Long Beach shared the port's new strategic plan and goals. 

Aug. 29, 2019

In this members-only event, a panel of female city managers and public works directors spoke about the challenges working in a male-dominated industry.

July 17, 2019

Stephanie Wiggins shared her vision as CEO of Metrolink, which includes a customer focus, embracing safety and modernizing business practices. 

June 7, 2019

The 2018-19 Mentoring Program participants came together to celebrate and share their experiences with the program.

April 17, 2019

OCTA CEO Darrell Johnson presented OCTA's proposed 2019-20 budget and provided updates on state and federal transportation funding. 

Feb. 11, 2019

WTS-OC recognized newly-appointed OCTA Chairman Tim Shaw at its February reception. Shaw discussed OCTA's 2019 Board Initiatives at the event. 

Dec. 6, 2018

Our Diamond Celebration 30th annual awards and scholarships gala was a hit!

Sept. 19, 2018

Anne Mayer, Executive Director of RCTC, presented an overview of RCTC's 2018 and 2019 initiatives and programs.

July 18, 2018

WTS-OC and Caltrans District 12 presented a joint program.

June 5, 2018

WTS-OC hosted a corporate partners-only cocktail reception featuring women leaders in transportation.

March 14, 2018

During our March luncheon, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority presented a panel on their highway program updates.

Jan 17, 2018

Our January luncheon started the year with a panel discussion on the SB1 transportation funding bill.

Aug. 18, 2021

Public works leaders from the cities of Anaheim, Irvine and Yorba Linda shared how the plan to continue advancing their capital improvement programs.

May 19, 2021

OCTA CEO Darrell E. Johnson and Deputy CEO Jennifer L. Bergener provided updates on the Next 10 Delivery Plan, sustainability initiatives and DEI efforts.

Feb. 17, 2021

OCTA Chairman Andrew Do shared the agency's 2021 Board and CEO Initiatives that will help guide OCTA throughout the year. 

Feb. 22, 2020

More than 140 girls attended the annual Girls Engineering Day to learn more about the various aspects of the transportation industry.

Nov. 18, 2019

Caltrans District 7 Director John Bulinski discussed the future outlook of transportation in Southern California. 

Oct. 3, 2019

WTS-OC partnered with USC-METRANS to host a bridge building activity as part of its Gen Z STEM event.

Aug. 22, 2019

Dr. Raymond Wolfe, Executive Director of SBCTA provided an outlook for the agency's 2019 and 2020 initiatives and programs.

July 12, 2019

Twenty-six enthusiastic mentees attended an orientation to kick-off the 2019-20 Mentoring Program. 

June 4, 2019

At this members-only event, participants learned how generational mindsets differ in the workplace to better lead, manage and support each other.

March 20, 2019

SANDAG Executive Director Hasan Ikhrata discussed the association's new visionary plan for transportation in San Diego County.

Jan. 16, 2019

Three panelists explored the path forward for SB 1 and provided updates about their agencies' upcoming funding, policy and programs. 

Oct. 17, 2018

Sean Gamette, Managing Director at the Port of Long Beach, addressed the port's capital program and planned improvements.

August 2018

Over the first two weeks in August, 21 students representing 10 universities received an inside look at the transportation industry.

July 13, 2018

The Mentoring Program held an orientation event to provide mentees with an opportunity to meet one another.

May 8, 2018

SBCTA Executive Direcotor Ray Wolfe presented about innovation within agencies.

Feb. 24, 2018

More than 125 girls attended the fourth annual Girls Engineering Day in Orange County to practice thinking like an engineer.

Dec. 7, 2017

The 2017 gala was a record-breaking night, with more than 340 guests in attendance and over $7,000 received from the silent auction and raffle.

July 21, 2021

WTS-OC hosted a fun and informative reunion with several of its scholarship alumni. 

April 21, 2021

Ray Wolfe, Otis Greer and Tim Watkins from SBCTA shared how the authority advanced several key initiatives during the pandemic. 

Feb. 1, 2021

Newly-appointed California Transportation Commissioner Michele Martinez was WTS-OC's special guest during the first virtual luncheon of 2021.

Jan. 21, 2020

WTS-OC hosted a panel of prominent female leaders in the construction industry at the Construction Institute Summit. 

Oct. 24, 2019

The Mentoring Program hosted a workshop for mentees with Mark Schaff from OCTA's Learning and Development.

Sept. 18, 2019

A panel comprised of LA Metro's Highway Program Team provided updates on their Measure R and Measure M highway projects.

July 30, 2019

Mentee and mentor pairs met each other during the Mentoring Program's kick-off event, and identified goals they want to achieve throughout the year.

June 18, 2019

WTS-OC hosted a corporate partners-only cocktail reception with special guests from Caltrans, Metrolink, OCTA and TCA.

May 15, 2019

OC Public Works Director Shane Silsby provided an overview of his department's seven-year Capital Improvement Program.

Feb. 23, 2019

More than 100 girls attended the fifth annual Girls Engineering Day to learn more about the transportation industry. 

Dec. 14, 2018

The Mentoring Program hosted a holiday event to give the program's mentees and mentors an opportunity to connect with each other before the new year.

Oct. 12, 2018

WTS-OC introduced elementary school students to transportation through an art project.

July 27, 2018

The Mentoring Program kicked off with 31 mentor/mentee pairs, consisting of 26 professional pairings and five student pairings. 

June 12, 2018

Hasan Ikhrata, SCAG Executive Director, spoke on the future of the transportation industry.

April 16, 2018

Darrell Johnson, Orange County Transportation Authority CEO, presented on OCTA's Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget.

Feb 12, 2018

WTS-OC honored OCTA Chairwoman Lisa A. Bartlett during our February Luncheon.