From: "Friends of Transit" To: Subject: Nov. 7 WTS Program - Wulf Grote - Valley Metro Rail Project Update Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2003 9:49 AM From Our Friends at WTS Please note change in usual meeting date and location. Valley Metro Rail Project Update The Metropolitan Phoenix Chapter of Women's Transportation Seminar invites you to our November membership meeting, where Acting Light Rail Project Executive Director Wulf Grote will provide an update on the Central Phoenix/East Valley Light Rail Transit Project. Design on the Valley's new 20-mile light rail system is nearing completion, and Valley Metro Rail recently received approval from the Federal Transit Administration to purchase light rail vehicles and track, and to begin construction of a new 48th St. bridge over the Grand Canal to provide access to the Light Rail Vehicle Maintenance and Storage Facility site for construction. Come hear about plans to construct the initial light rail starter segment as well as future plans to expand the system. We hope you will join us for this exciting program. As always, this meeting is open to the public; however, seating is limited, so please reserve early... When: Friday, November 7, 2003 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Arizona Club, 201 N. Central Ave., 37th Floor (Bank One Building), Phoenix Note: Parking is available (2 hour validation) in the Bank One Parking Garage on 1st street (East of the building) Lunch Menu: Oriental Chicken Salad, beverages, dessert (Vegetarian entree (Fruit Plate) available upon request at time of R.S.V.P.) Cost: $25 for members and $30 for non-members (You may pay at the door. Please make checks payable to WTS.) No shows will be billed. Please R.S.V.P. by noon on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 to Sue Lewin via e-mail at slewin@valleymetro.org or by calling 602-744-5547 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- About WTS... Founded in 1977, the Women's Transportation Seminar was created through the efforts of 40 women involved in transportation in the Washington, DC, area who recognized that a mechanism was needed to enhance professional and personal advancement and to develop industry and government recognition of the increasing involvement of women in the field of transportation. After nearly 25 years of growth and development, WTS is now a national organization of more than 3,500 transportation professionals - both women and men. Over 35 chapters have developed over the years, serving the local needs of WTS members across the country. The president of the Metropolitan Phoenix Chapter of WTS is Alan C. Wulkan, Senior Vice President, Parsons Brinckerhoff. For information on joining WTS, contact Melissa Boyles, V.P.-Membership at (602) 322-4421 or mboyles@valleymetro.org.