Policy and People: Why I Signed the Equity Pledge

Cassaundra Rouse – Illinois Tollway Executive Director I’m a big believer in addressing policy issues as people issues.  This is a leadership philosophy guided by data and my personal experiences. As we tackle complex infrastructure projects it’s critical that we understand the profound impact our decisions will have on the lives of our children and grandkids. How we connect our diverse communities with highways and public transportation is a fundamental part of access to jobs, schools, healthcare, and fresh food.

WSP signs Equity in Infrastructure Project pledge

WSP has signed the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) pledge as a commitment to improving diversity in public contracting. Joe Sczurko, WSP’s US region president, attended the event with John Trotta, senior vice president and Midwest regional executive; and Tanya Adams, senior vice president of inclusion and diversity at WSP. “It was important for us to make the commitment to sign the EIP pledge,” Sczurko said at the event. “I believe EIP embodies community, opportunity and future.

New York Signs ‘Equity in Infrastructure Project’ Pledge

The New York MTA signed the “Equity in Infrastructure Project” Pledge to further its commitment to inclusion when awarding contracts for construction projects. The pledge affirms the MTA will ensure participation on at least $1 billion of work by Minority- and Women-owned (MWBE) or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms every year and award larger contracts to small businesses, as well as expand the pool of MW/DBE firms the MTA works with and increase discretionary contracts for design and engineering MWBE firms by 20% over the next five years. “Racism and inequity have played a signi

Transitioning from Symbolic to Systemic Change from Secretary Toks Omishakin

Merriam Webster defines Opportunity as “…a favorable juncture of circumstances.” The concept is simple: Those of us in positions to help provide opportunities to those who need it most have a responsibility to do so. If not us, who?

It never gets old experiencing the reactions and remarks evoked from people at the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) Pledge signing ceremonies. In fact, these ceremonies just seem to get more poignant with each subsequent stroke of the pen.

Delaware Joins Equity in Infrastructure Project

Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski joined Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy Carlos Monje and Department of Transportation officials from four other states this week to sign the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) pledge.

The Equity in Infrastructure Project was created to improve public contracting practices by creating more opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) to build generational wealth and reduce the racial wealth gap by creating more prime, joint venture and equity contracting opportunities for these firms.

Pledge signers will work t

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