May 11-17 is National Transportation Week; "an opportunity for the transportation community to join together for greater awareness about the importance of transportation. National Transportation Week also focuses on making youth aware of transportation-related careers."
Unfortunately: "Detroit’s theme for National Transportation Week 2008 is “The Year of the Car”, in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the world’s largest car company, General Motors, and the Centennial of the Ford Model T, the car that changed the world."
That means most of the events are very auto-centric. However, there is one event that has a broader vision and might be of interest:
Thursday, May 15, 8am-10am
WWJ Newsradio 950 Business Breakfast
The Henry Ford’s IMAX Theatre Lobby/Anderson Theatre
20900 Oakwood Blvd. | Dearborn, MI 48124-4088
WWJ/FOX 2 Business Editor Murray Feldman moderates a two-panel discussion on Detroit’s future in moving freight and moving people. How can Detroit’s existing infrastructure be leveraged to drive economic growth for the region? Featured Speakers Include:
- Dick Blouse, President & CEO, Detroit Regional Chamber
- Heather Carmona, Executive Director, Woodward Avenue Action Association
- Dan Deane, President, Nicholson Terminal & Dock, Inc.
- Robert Ficano, Wayne County Executive, on the Aerotropolis Concept
- John Hertel, CEO, Regional Transit Coordinating Council
- Marc Higginbotham, representing Norfolk Southern Corporation, on the Detroit International Freight Terminal project
- Kirk Steudle, Director, Michigan Department of Transportation
- Paul Tait, Executive Director, SEMCOG, 2035 Southeast Michigan Transportation Plan
Tickets for are $25, breakfast included. Advanced reservations are required. To register or for more information, visit http://www.wwj.com/pages/2085706.php or call 248-455-7200.