BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250924T184500Z DTEND:20250924T203000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2025 Transportation First | State of Highways & Bridges DESCRIPTION:Bridging the Connection: Paving the Way to What's Next\n\nJoin us on September 24 for a FREE and engaging discussion spotlighting the critical work of the MassDOT Highway Division\, which designs\, constructs\, maintains\, and operates the Commonwealth's highways\, bridges\, and tunnels. This session will explore how the Highway Division collaborates with cities and towns to meet local infrastructure needs and ensure safe\, efficient travel for all commuters across the state.\n\n\n\nHear from State Highway Administrator\, Jonathan Gulliver\, who will share insights into current priorities\, upcoming projects\, and the strategic vision guiding Massachusetts' transportation infrastructure. From bridge rehabilitation to highway modernization\, this conversation will highlight the innovations and challenges shaping the future of mobility in the region and how it impacts economic development\, public safety\, and sustainability.\n\n\n\nFollowing the address\, Administrator Gulliver will be joined by Diana Szynal\, President & CEO of the Springfield Regional Chamber\, in a conversation led by James E. Rooney\, President & CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce\, to discuss innovative solutions and opportunities to enhance the future of transportation in Massachusetts.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT TRANSPORTATION FIRST \n\n\n\nThe Transportation First series offers a platform to discuss the urgent challenges Greater Boston faces by bringing in experts and changemakers to explore the issues and potential solutions for the future of the Commonwealth. This series will help raise broader awareness among employees and employers who are affected by the transit system every day. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Bridging the Connection: Paving the Way to What&rsquo\;s Next

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Join us on September 24 for a \;FREE \;and engaging discussion spotlighting the critical work of the MassDOT Highway Division\, which designs\, constructs\, maintains\, and operates the Commonwealth&rsquo\;s highways\, bridges\, and tunnels. This session will explore how the Highway Division collaborates with cities and towns to meet local infrastructure needs and ensure safe\, efficient travel for all commuters across the state.
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\nHear from State Highway Administrator\, \;Jonathan Gulliver\, who will share insights into current priorities\, upcoming projects\, and the strategic vision guiding Massachusetts&rsquo\; transportation infrastructure. From bridge rehabilitation to highway modernization\, this conversation will highlight the innovations and challenges shaping the future of mobility in the region and how it impacts economic development\, public safety\, and sustainability.
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\nFollowing the address\, Administrator Gulliver will be joined by \;Diana Szynal\, President &\; CEO of the Springfield Regional Chamber\, in a conversation led by \;James E. Rooney\, President &\; CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce\, to discuss innovative solutions and opportunities to enhance the future of transportation in Massachusetts.
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\nThe Transportation First series offers a platform to discuss the urgent challenges Greater Boston faces by bringing in experts and changemakers to explore the issues and potential solutions for the future of the Commonwealth. This series will help raise broader awareness among employees and employers who are affected by the transit system every day. \;

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\n LOCATION:Location: Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce 265 Franklin Street\, 17th Floor Boston\, MA 02110 Please Note: This is a HYBRID event with a virtual option. Limited in person registration available. UID:e.2779.7227 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260517T204614Z URL:https://members.bostonchamber.com/events/details/2025-transportation-first-state-of-highways-bridges-7227 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR