Caltrans Director Will Kempton’s Vision for Caltrans: Strengthening Partnerships and Expediting Project Delivery

Thursday, February 17, 2005

Appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to Caltrans’ highest post in November 2004, Director Will Kempton brings a spirit of innovation and a reputation for expediting projects and building strong partnerships. At the next ITE meeting, you’ll hear an introduction by Caltrans District 4’s Director Bijan Sartipi, followed by Director Kempton’s address prepared especially for ITE. After the presentation, join us for a tour of the region’s Transportation Management Center. Don’t miss the chance to meet the new Director and ask your own questions about top-level decision making in Sacramento.

LUNCHEON SCHEDULE

11:30 a.m. Check-in and Reception for Arriving Guests

12:15 p.m. Welcoming Remarks by District 4 Director Bijan Sartipi

12:30 p.m. Keynote Remarks by Caltrans Director Will Kempton, with Question and Answer Session

Followed by Optional TMC Tour (30 minutes)

HOW TO SIGN UP

Send your name, affiliation, phone number, membership status (student, ITE member, or non-member), MENU CHOICE, and whether or not you plan to attend the TMC tour to mailto:events@sfbayite.org

NOTE: If you don’t have e-mail access, phone your RSVP in to Joy Bhattacharya at (415) 392-9688.

RSVP DEADLINE

The RSVP deadline is Tuesday, February 18 at noon.

Your early RSVP is appreciated to better plan this event. If you need to cancel, please notify at least 24 hours in advance.

LUNCH PRICES

$5 Students, $20 Members, $30 Non-Members

MEETING LOCATION

Caltrans District 4 Headquarters – Auditorium

111 Grand Avenue (at the corner of Webster St. and Grand Ave. in downtown Oakland)

ACCESS

Public Transit: Near 19^th Street Oakland BART.

See also http://www.511.org for more options.

Driving/Parking: Near Highways 880, 980, and 580. Hourly parking lots located on Grand Ave.

BOXED LUNCH CHOICES

Boxed lunches will be served including a sandwich, chips, chocolate chip cookie, and bottled water.

For the sandwich, choose from:

VEGGIE (V): Guacamole, black olives, lettuce, tomato, red onions, mushrooms, mozzarella, cheddar, red wine vinaigrette dressing

HONEY BOURBON CHICKEN (C): Chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, honey bourbon Mustard and zesty garlic sauce (less than 7 grams fat)

TUNA (T): Tuna salad, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, red onions, red wine vinaigrette dressing

BLACK ANGUS (B): Black Angus steak, mozzarella, cheddar, mushroom, sauteed onions, honey bourbon mustard, and zesty grille sauce

CLASSIC ITALIAN (I): Salami, pepperoni, capicola, ham, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, red onion, black olives, red wine vinaigrette dressing