The Transit Authority

APTA is celebrating National Mentoring Month. Tune in to this episode to hear from Doran Barnes, Chief Executive Officer at Foothill Transit, and Derik Calhoun, Chief Transportation Officer at Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and celebrate National Mentoring Month with the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Doran and Derik will share practical steps that you can take to successfully support a “mentoring culture” in your organization. You will also hear real stories that explain h...

Through bold leadership, regional collaboration, and a relentless commitment to continuous improvement, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has rebuilt public trust, modernized, and redefined what excellence in public transportation looks like. Metro General Manager / CEO Randy Clarke will describe the accomplishments and innovations that resulted in peer recognition as an Outstanding Transit Agency.

In honor of National Apprenticeship Day, APTA is spotlighting the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Elevators & Escalators Apprenticeship Program at New York City Transit (NYCT). With a dedicated team of 400 employees maintaining over 600 pieces of equipment, MTA’s program is an outstanding example of how to grow and sustain a skilled workforce. This episode of The Transit Authority podcast to features: Assistant Chief, Damion Thomas, who began his career as an elevator and es...

In this episode of APTA’s National Mentoring Month podcast series, we are featuring four CEOs who will tap you into the business case for mentoring. This episode of The Transit Authority shares why CEOs invest in mentorship as an effective strategy to build a culture of organizational excellence and develop employees. To learn more about mentorship programs and determine if this is a smart investment for your organization, tune in to hear from: India L. Birdsong Terry, General Manager & C...

APTA’s National Mentoring Month podcast series features leaders, mentors, and mentees across the nation and in Canada. This episode’s podcast guests all agree that mentors help to open doors and assist mentees in navigating the changing expectations and skills required to succeed in the industry. Organizations can retain staff by investing in workforce programs like mentoring. If your organization is ready to launch a program, Latinos In Transit (LIT) has a guide available for you to take the...

Join our guests to Learn about workforce funding opportunities. Experts from the U.S. Department of Transportation share how to obtain funding for workforce initiatives. Speakers: Mark Patterson, Associate Administrator for Research, Data, and Innovation, Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. Department of TransportationJohn Bodnar, Director, Office of Transit Programs, Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of TransportationPaige Shevlin, Strategic Advisor for Infrastru...

APTA interviews Christof Spieler on his book “Trains / Buses / People: An Opinionated Atlas of US and Canadian Transit – Second Edition.” The discussion goes into depth on the attributes of good public transportation, taking a close look at systems across North America. Factors such as frequency, reliability, access, and legibility are considered, identifying ways transit service is doing well, along with ways it sometimes comes up short.

The Transit Authority is proud to present a 2-part series with tools to help you retain and engage staff. You’ll hear from Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority COO, Derik Calhoun and Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority General Manager and CEO, India Birdsong-Terry. Tune in to learn more about how their team’s partner with ATU to build and manage successful mentoring programs. Part I – Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) NOTE: Listen to Part II ...

The Vancouver, Canada region stands out as a model for transit supportive land use, transit ridership per-capita, and in its exemplary commitment to sustainability practices. TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn outlines the ways public transportation is the backbone of mobility in the Vancouver region, and how transit has a central role in fulfilling broader region goals and priorities.

Have you struggled with how to build community at the same time you are planning, designing, building a project? Understanding of the role and import of transportation in peoples’ lives has evolved, and transportation professionals need a new frame and methodology to help them successfully meet and balance multiple vague and conflicting goals. Transportation projects we plan and deliver must be informed by the needs of the people and communities they are intended to serve. This ed...

This podcast highlights Sound Transit’s approach to diversity, equity and inclusion and anti-racism. Hear from Sound Transit CEO, Peter Rogoff and their Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Jonté Robinson.

As we celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month, we sat down with Dawn Distler, Chief Executive Officer at METRO RTA in Akron, Ohio, to discuss equity, inclusion, and diversity in the public transit industry.