The Illinois Section of ITE is excited to host a luncheon featuring a presentation by Charlotte Obodzinski from Pace Bus. Pace’s strategic plan, Driving Innovation, identified the implementation of the agency’s Rapid Transit Program as well as the transition to a zero-emissions fleet as some of its top priorities. This presentation will describe how Pace is working towards these goals leveraging infrastructure and strategic planning.
This luncheon will be held at Seasons 52 in Schaumburg on Thursday, April 20th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Lunch will be preceded by an opportunity to network and catch up with colleagues in our industry. Register Here!
Scheduled Speaker
Charlotte Obodzinski is an AICP certified planner and the Department Manager of the Priority Project Management Office at Pace Bus. Her department is responsible for overseeing the implementation of rapid transit services which includes Pulse, Pace’s bus rapid transit and express bus service on the region’s highways. She also oversees program management of the agency's capital program, including facility planning for Pace’s transition to a zero emissions fleet. She has master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and has been with Pace for 15 years. She is currently serving as the Vice-Chair of the American Public Transportation Association’s Bus Rapid Transit Committee and is the Chair of the Bike and Pedestrian Commission in her hometown of Arlington Heights.
Schedule
11:30 AM - Networking
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch & Presentation
COST
ITE Member:
Private Sector: $45
Public Sector: $35
Non-Member:
Private Sector: $60
Public Sector: $45