WTS International Annual Conference
The WTS International Annual Conference 2025 will be held in Toronto, Canada, from May 7th to 9th. This prestigious event will gather 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," reflects 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 will participate 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 is timely and pairs well with our [Re] generation of mobility report, focusing on rethinking and redesigning transportation systems to create equitable, accessible, and sustainable mobility solutions.
See you at the Westin Harbour Castle for an inspiring and impactful event.
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)
To conclude the last day of the conference, several industry colleagues will join 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 brings together leaders from various backgrounds to share their insights, challenges, and opportunities related to the future of transportation. The conversation will cover 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.