WTS International Annual Conference
MOBILITY + MOMENTUM
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05/07/2025
05/09/2025
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GHD is proud to support the 2025 WTS International Annual Conference in Toronto, where transportation leaders will gather to advance mobility and access.
The WTS International Annual Conference 2025 was be held in Toronto, Canada, from May 7th to 9th. This prestigious event gathered over 1,000 transportation professionals, including WTS members, chapters, partners, and friends, to discuss and advance the industry's critical work in mobility and transportation access. The conference theme, "The WTS Mosaic: Mobility + Momentum," reflected the culturally rich fabric of Toronto and the collective efforts to build momentum for the future.
GHD is proud to support WTS in several ways and encourage active participation in chapters, including membership, committees and board members. Several of our attendees participated in this year's conference, including a keynote panelist and a poster session, showcasing our commitment to innovation and leadership in the transportation sector. The conference theme was timely and paired well with our [Re] generation of mobility report, focusing on rethinking and redesigning transportation systems to create equitable, accessible, and sustainable mobility solutions.
We also had an inspiring and impactful event at the Westin Harbour Castle.
Learn more GHD is proud to support WTS in several ways and encourage active participation in chapters, including membership, committees and board members. Several of our attendees participated in this year's conference, including a keynote panelist and a poster session, showcasing our commitment to innovation and leadership in the transportation sector. The conference theme was timely and paired well with our [Re] generation of mobility report, focusing on rethinking and redesigning transportation systems to create equitable, accessible, and sustainable mobility solutions.
We also had an inspiring and impactful event at the Westin Harbour Castle.
Presenters
Friday, May 9th
- 8am - 9am, on the main conference stage
- Plenary: Connecting the Future- Emerging Trends in Infrastructure
- Panelist: Marsha Anderson Bomar – GHD Advisor and 2026 President of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
On the last day of the conference, several industry colleagues joined GHD’s Marsha Anderson Bomar for a panel discussion on how transportation infrastructure is adapting to meet the demands of a changing and interconnected world. Collaboration and new ideas are crucial in this process.
This session brought together leaders from various backgrounds to share their insights, challenges, and opportunities related to the future of transportation. The conversation covered innovative solutions and emerging trends influencing how infrastructure is designed, built, and sustained.
May 7th - 9th
- Targeted Implementation of Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) to Improve Pedestrian Safety Near Schools: A Data-Driven Approach
- Poster presenter: Mavjot Kaur, Graduate Engineer
Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) at intersections near schools enhance pedestrian safety by giving them a head start before vehicles move. The study uses data from the Region of Waterloo to evaluate factors like pedestrian volume, crosswalk design, and land use. Results show LPIs are most effective at high-volume intersections with complete sidewalks and non-standard crosswalks. However, intersections with slip lanes and missing sidewalks see less benefit, providing a framework for data-driven decisions in school-area safety.
[Re]generation of Mobility
Shaping a future of equitable, accessible, and sustainable transportation