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First Annual Membership Networking Celebration

October 6th from 5-8pm

at the

with Keynote Speaker

General Manager and CEO of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Phillip Eng, PE

This intimate event is meant to be casual and engaging, perched on East Boston’s waterfront bringing together diverse professionals from across the transportation industry (clients, contractors, consultants, engineers, etc.). 

The goal of the Membership Event is to thank our membership and:

• Hear from MBTA about regional priorities moving forward
• Build stronger connections between the public and private sectors
• Support professional networking and collaboration in the region
• Create a space for people to discuss career goals and new opportunities

Please Note: Registration is limited, and members will be prioritized.

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Keynote Speaker Bio:

Phillip Eng - MBTA General Manager and CEO

Phillip Eng is the General Manager and CEO of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). A Civil Engineer with nearly 40 years of transportation experience, including President of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Long Island Rail Road and Interim President of New York City Transit, Mr. Eng brings his abilities to spearhead challenging initiatives, modernize aging systems and prioritize safety to bear for the MBTA.

Mr. Eng joined the MTA in 2017 as the Chief Operating Officer, where he drove initiatives and focused on updating transportation systems through the use of innovative technologies, including developing new fare payment applications and piloting new signaling systems. As Acting President for New York City Transit, Mr. Eng led the early efforts of the Subway Action Plan – a comprehensive stabilization and modernization effort to address the challenges facing the New York City subway. During his tenure at the Long Island Rail Road, he initiated the Forward program – a set of strategic initiatives aimed at improving service reliability and enhancing rider experience.

Mr. Eng began his career in public service in 1983 as a Junior Engineer at the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) where he gained expertise in Structures, Bridge Inspection, Maintenance, and Design and Construction. During his tenure at NYSDOT, Mr. Eng held positions of increasing leadership culminating as Executive Deputy Commissioner, throughout which he played a vital role improving project delivery for significant projects such as the I-81 Environmental Impact Study, the Rochester Train Station, and the construction of the new Kosciuszko and Mario M. Cuomo bridges.

Phillip Eng earned his Bachelor of Engineering at Cooper Union and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. In 2021 the American Society of Civil Engineers, Long Island Branch honored Mr. Eng with the Government Engineer of the Year award.

 Bio courtesy of MBTA: https://www.mbta.com/people/phillip-eng