Regional Plan Association works toward a better future for the tri-state region.

Celebrate the Tri-State

Just like Moynihan Train Hall this event is still under construction, but as a close friend and supporter we wanted to give you a little preview of what we have planned to Celebrate the Tri-State this year!

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Celebrate with us!

Project of the Year:
Moynihan Train Hall

RPA’s ​“Project of the Year” prize will be awarded to Moynihan Train Hall, with special recognition of Governor Cuomo’s leadership and the bold steps he has taken to invest in and modernize New York’s infrastructure. Ever since it was first proposed by Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan in 1993, Moynihan Train Hall has been recognized as a prerequisite to decongesting Penn Station and integrating the region’s rail network. Opening in December, Moynihan Train Hall will give Amtrak and Long Island Rail Road riders a modern and user-friendly new gateway to New York City. This transformative project will also set the stage for very much needed new and expanded transit services, including connecting Metro North to Penn Station and building the Gateway Tunnel under the Hudson River.

Making it Happen:
Polly Trottenberg

The ​“Making it Happen” award will be given to former New York City DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg for her extraordinary accomplishments over the past seven years – and before that as a public servant at the USDOT and on congressional staffs, including that of Senators Moynihan and Schumer. Among her many achievements, Commissioner Trottenberg expanded NYC’s bike network to over 1,300 miles, provided leadership for the Vision Zero campaign to eliminate roadway fatalities, and has led the agency through the challenges of COVID this past year.

Above and Beyond:
Peggy Shepard

And the ​“Above and Beyond” award, presented each year to an RPA Board Member, will be given to Peggy Shepard, Executive Director of WE ACT for Environmental Justice. An RPA Board Member since 2014, Peggy has shaped every major environmental policy in New York for the past generation from OneNYC to RPA’s Fourth Regional Plan. As New York leads the way forward on environmental justice and social reform, Peggy’s work to create a more sustainable and equitable city and region is more important than ever.

How You Can Help

This year’s benefit will be online and open to all. We need your help to make it a success!

Your sponsorship contribution is an investment in an equitable, healthy, sustainable, and prosperous recovery for the tri-state region. RPA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all support of the RPA Benefit will be fully tax deductible. For more information about sponsoring the RPA Benefit please email [email protected].

Questions? Write to [email protected]!

Sponsorship levels

$50,000 Champion

  • Exclusive tour of Moynihan Station for up to 10 people
  • Access for 10 guests to VIP session with Awardees and Co-Chairs
  • One year of Patron Program benefits
  • Gold page in the digital journal
  • Logo/name on all printed and electronic materials
  • Premier listing on the RPA website before and after the event
  • Premier logo/name placement in virtual format
  • Dedicated social media post

$25,000 Visionary

  • 5 spots on exclusive tour of Moynihan Station*
  • Access for 5 guests to VIP session with Awardees and Co-Chairs
  • Gold page in the digital journal
  • Logo/name on all printed and electronic materials
  • Prominent listing on the RPA website before and after the event
  • Prominent logo/name placement in virtual format
  • Dedicated social media post

*dates to be provided by RPA

$12,500 Regionalist

  • 2 spots on exclusive tour of Moynihan Station*
  • Access for 2 guests to VIP session with Awardees and Co-Chairs
  • Access to virtual program
  • Silver page in the digital journal
  • Logo/name on all printed and electronic materials
  • Prominent listing on the RPA website before and after the event
  • Prominent logo/name placement in virtual format
  • Recognition in social media post

$5,000 Planner

  • 1 spot on exclusive tour of Moynihan Station*
  • Access for 1 guest to VIP session with Awardees and Co-Chairs
  • Page in the digital journal
  • Logo/name on all printed and electronic materials
  • Listing on the RPA website before and after the event
  • Logo/name placement in virtual format
  • Recognition in social media post

*dates to be provided by RPA

$1,500 Advocate

  • Access for 1 guest to VIP session with Awardees and Co-Chairs
  • Page in the digital journal
  • Logo/name on all printed and electronic materials
  • Listing on the RPA website before and after the event
  • Logo/name placement in virtual format
  • Recognition in social media post

$500 Rider

  • Name list in the digital journal
  • Name on all printed and electronic materials
  • Listing on the RPA website before and after the event
  • Name placement in virtual format

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