NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION WEEK | CARS | VISIT DETROIT
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2010 marked the fourth year that National Transportation Week called Detroit its home. The city that put the world on wheels was once again the hub of numerous fun, interesting and informative NTW events that took place the week of May 16-22, 2010.
By hosting National Transportation Week, Detroit continues a tradition that began in 1962, when President John F. Kennedy signed legislation creating the week as a national celebration of the important role that transportation plays in keeping America safe and on the move. NTW was also intended to make young people more aware of the transportation industry, in the hopes that they will eventually consider an automotive, highway, rail, shipping, trucking or air transport career.
For 2010, the military and defense industry will be spotlighted during National Transportation Week as a critically important industry that’s a major source of pride to the U.S. and a growing business sector in southeast Michigan. Events like National Defense Transportation Day and an NTW Arsenal of Democracy Convoy celebrated our military industry.
NTW BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
NTW Business-to-Business Conferences and Events
- Tuesday, May 18 — National Transportation Week - Lunch Symposium
Proudly presented by the Transportation Club of Detroit, with guest speaker Peter A. Weiss, Head, Worldwide Logistics & Customs, Chrysler LLC. Taking place at the Marriott Auburn Hills Pontiac at Centerpoint. For more information, please visit www.transportationclubofdetroit.com.
- Wednesday, May 19 through Thursday, May 20 — ITS Michigan Annual Meeting & Exposition, in partnership with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Engineers and technical managers from industry, academia and government will meet at Dearborn's Ford Conference & Event Center to discuss and display intelligent transportation systems and other aspects of the connected vehicle industry (accident avoidance and related programs). For more information, please visit www.itsmichigan.org.
ntw consumer events
NTW Consumer Events
- May — Commuter Challenge
Take the Commuter Challenge by trying a new way to work during the month of May. The Challenge is a fun and exciting way to encourage carpooling and vanpooling, riding public transportation, biking and walking, and using telework and flextime benefits. Log your results and you could win many great prizes! For more information, go to http://www.semcog.org/CommuterChallenge.aspx.
- Saturday, May 22 — MDOT/AASHTO Transportation Education Day
MDOT and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) will promote transportation engineering careers at the Detroit Science Center 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. The exhibit area will feature interactive AASHTO TRAC displays, including magnetic levitation, bridge design and motion modules. The special activities are free with paid admission to the Science Center. For more information, call (313) 577-8400.
- Saturday, May 22 — NTW Arsenal of Democracy Convoy
Pre-1975 Hot Rods, Muscle Cars and Military Vehicles will convoy between an iconic base in Macomb County and American House in honor of our military veterans to end the week. The Arsenal of Democracy (www.detroitarsenalofdemocracy.com) convoy will begin assembling at 7:30 a.m. at the Selfridge Air Museum (www.selfridgeairmuseum.org) 27333 C Street, Bldg. 1011, Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045 and depart for the American House (www.americanhouse.com) located at 27577 Lahser Rd. Southfield, MI 48034 at 8:15 a.m. The entire route is 32 miles and estimated to arrive at American House around 9:30 a.m. where they will remain on display until 2 p.m. Any vehicles participating are required to pre-register prior to entering the base. For more information on the convoy, contact coordinator Chris Pokorski, DMCVB Advertising Manager, at
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- Saturday, May 22 — Meet Me on the Trail
Come celebrate the growing trail system in Macomb County! Get your bicycle inspected, see new equipment displays, visit informational booths, participate in a fun walk and/or fun bike ride, enjoy free refreshments and much more! The celebration will be taking place 9 a.m. - noon at the southeast corner of 25 Mile and Shelby Road. For more information, download this PDF.
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