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ArticlesOctober 1, 2009

Women In Transportation

This year we profile the achievements of seven women, who have used skills in planning, business, leadership, communications and industry advocacy to make their mark on the industry.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2009

Sec. LaHood launches new program for women

The new program, managed by a partnership between the U.S. Department of Transportation and Spelman College, is part of a broader effort, led by the White House, to ensure that federal programs and policies take into account the distinct needs and concerns of women and girls.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2009

San Mateo hailed as 'Employer of the Year'

Has long track record of supporting diversity in the workplace by encouraging minority and women applicants through aggressive recruiting campaigns.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2009

Women's seminar launches foundation

Will replace WTS Scholarship as the 501(c)(3) organization supporting WTS in its endeavors to advance women in transportation through contributions that invest in scholarships to women seeking transportation-related graduate and undergraduate degrees.

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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2008

Calif. High-Speed Rail deputy director named ‘Woman of the Year’

Annual award honors “a woman who is an outstanding role model and has contributed to the advancement of women and minorities in transportation.”

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Newsby StaffMay 19, 2008

Earth Tech wins award

Long Beach, Calif.-based Earth Tech Inc.-- provider of consulting, engineering and construction services -- received the Frances Perkins Vanguard Award for excellence in the utilization of women-owned small businesses as prime contractors and subcontractors.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2008

METRO BRIEFS

Mexico City offers women-only buses Hybrid buses growing in popularity MBTA to upgrade bus features

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ArticlesSeptember 25, 2007

Women In Transportation

Whether it's building rail facilities or securing funding for capital investment, women continue to play a major role in the transportation industry. This year we chronicle the achievements of five women who have used skills in finance, construction, contract negotiations, planning and entrepreneurship to make their mark on the industry.

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ArticlesFebruary 15, 2007

Louisville transit agency provides rides to at-risk youths, abused women

Agency launches new program to provide abused women free transportation to a local crisis shelter.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2005

Women in Transit: Oustanding Leaders, Private and Public

As the role of women continues to increase, we spotlight six leaders who exert influence on public transit from diverse positions.

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