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Professional Development & Tours

Professional Development Opportunities

Expand your skills and explore Los Angeles with curated experiences designed for transportation professionals!

AI Literacy Workshop: Transforming Copilot into Your Thought Partner

Price: $249

Presented by Microsoft

Join this interactive, hands-on workshop designed to strengthen AI literacy and expand access, opportunity, and confidence for professionals across the transportation community. In alignment with the WTS mission to attract, sustain, connect, and advance women in transportation, this highly engaging experience moves you beyond basic keyword searches — introducing practical methods for transforming Copilot into a true thought partner for real-world work scenarios.

Through approachable frameworks, live demonstrations, and guided collaboration, you will build prompting skills you can apply immediately and gain greater assurance in your ability to use AI responsibly and effectively.

- Approachable Frameworks: Practical prompting methods — no tech background needed.

- Live Demonstrations: See Copilot applied to real transportation work scenarios.

- Guided Collaboration: Peer-supported, engaging learning environment.

- Responsible AI Use: Build confidence to use AI effectively and ethically.

Earn a Credly Badge: Participants who complete the session and opt in will receive a digital Credly badge to recognize and share their achievement.

What to Bring & Install:

Bring your own laptop — hands-on participation is a core part of this workshop.

Install Microsoft Copilot Chat (free) before the session — this is essential for the interactive exercises. Don't have it yet? Download it for free at microsoft.com.

Creating Engagement in Times of Change

Price: $179

Presented by Accenture

Transit authorities are facing massive change as they implement new processes and technologies—from fare payment systems to large capital projects. In the face of this change, how do we drive engagement and innovation across the workforce? In this highly-interactive session, we’ll use large-scale visuals and dialogue to drive conversation. You’ll leave with practical ideas for how to lead honest conversations about where you are today and get inspired about the future possibilities.

Conference Tours

Tours are fully sold out!

The LA Bike Tour has been cancelled. Registered participants will be notified of next steps by email.

Registered tour attendees will explore Los Angeles through 10 curated tours showcasing the region's transportation infrastructure, historic landmarks, and innovative projects.

Tour Name	Description	Date	Duration	Capacity	Pricing
BUR Replacement Passenger Terminal & Intermodal Connectivity Aviation	Tour Hollywood Burbank Airport's nearly complete LEED Gold Replacement Passenger Terminal. Explore multimodal coordination, sustainable design, and lessons learned. Includes a Metrolink rail experience to the airport.	Mon, May 4 1:00–4:00 PM	3 hrs/ 30 min travel each way	30	$85
Annenberg Wildlife Crossing Roadway Safety	Visit the world's largest wildlife crossing under construction in Agoura Hills, spanning the ten-lane Ventura Freeway to connect the Simi Hills and Santa Monica Mountains.	Mon, May 4 9:00 AM–12:00 PM	3 hrs/ 1 hr travel each way	30	$85
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus & Maintenance Facility Clean Transit	Behind-the-scenes look at Foothill Transit's hydrogen bus and fueling station in Pomona. Includes presentation, refueling bay walkthrough, and return ride aboard an H2 fuel cell bus to DTLA.	Tues, May 5 9:00 AM–12:00 PM	3 hrs/1 hr travel each way	35	$85
OCVibe / ARTIC — Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center Transit-Oriented Dev.	Major multimodal hub connecting Metrolink, Amtrak, OCTA buses, bikes, and shuttles — integrated with OCVibe development and designed as a gateway for future high-speed rail.	Mon, May 4 9:00 AM–12:00 PM	3 hrs/1 hr travel each way	30	$85
LAX/Metro Transit Center Multi-Modal · Rail & Bus	Tour the 500,000 GSF multi-modal gateway connecting Metro's C and K Lines, a 16-bay bus plaza, and bike hub with the soon-to-be-completed LAX Automated People Mover.	Mon, May 4 9:00 AM–12:00 PM	3 hrs	30	$85
Tracks Through Time: Union Station & the Future of LA Mobility Rail · Historic	Behind-the-scenes tour of LA's iconic 1939 Union Station — Ticket Concourse, Fred Harvey Restaurant by Mary Colter, and iconic public spaces in Mission Moderne style.	Mon, May 4 1:00–4:00 PM	1.5 hrs	30	$85
6th Street Viaduct Infrastructure · Multi-Modal	Walk LA's award-winning "Ribbon of Light" reopened in 2022, featuring ten pairs of sculptural arches, protected bike lanes, and wide sidewalks connecting Boyle Heights and the Arts District across the LA River.	Tues, May 5 9:00 AM–12:00 PM	2 hrs	15	$85
Long Beach Transit Water Taxi Tour Multi-Modal · Ferry	Scenic cruise aboard LBT's AquaLink water taxi from Downtown Long Beach to Alamitos Bay and back, highlighting clean, community-oriented transit and regional mobility.	Thur, May 7 3:00–6:00 PM	3 hrs/1 hr travel each way	65	$115
Metro & Metrolink Pomona North Station Multi-Modal · Rail & Bike	Explore Pomona North Station linking Metro's A Line, Metrolink San Bernardino Line, local buses, and bike/pedestrian paths. Covers first/last mile improvements and transit-oriented development plans.	Tues, May 5 9:00 AM–12:00 PM	~3 hrs via public transit	30–40	$85
Metrolink Central Maintenance Facility Rail · Maintenance	Behind-the-scenes at Metrolink's 29-acre Central Maintenance Facility in Glassell Park — renewable fuel transition, North America's first zero-emission hybrid-hydrogen-battery passenger train, and 2028 Olympic preparations. Travel via out-of-service Metrolink train.	Tues, May 5 9:00 AM–12:00 PM	~3 hrs Meet at Union Station 9:00 AM	25	$85

Got questions? Please reach out to programs@wtsinternational.org for more information. See you there!