NTI is now accepting nominations for its Achievements in Transit Training Awards, which provide a unique opportunity to acknowledge excellence in transit training.
The purpose of the Achievements in Transit Training Awards is to: identify exemplary transit training initiatives and practice; emphasize the impact of training on agency performance; and increase industry knowledge of outstanding transit training. Employees of U.S. public transit agencies, Departments of Transportation, or other not-for-profit transit organizations are eligible.
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The nomination packet provides the criteria, eligibility, and nomination forms for each award (Transit Trainer of the Year, Champions Award, and Model Program Award). Nominations must be submitted to NTI by Friday, Sept. 14, 2018. Electronic submissions are welcome. To download the award nomination packet, click here.
The Achievements in Transit Training Awards will be presented at NTI’s Transit Trainers’ Workshop in Seattle, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Workshop registration fees are waived for individual winners or for one representative from an award winning team.
The delivery marks the first car in a 374‑vehicle order and begins the arrival of a new generation of higher‑capacity, more reliable, and more comfortable trains for one of the country’s busiest commuter rail systems.
Metro launches a 24-month project to replace 3,700 bus stop signs, introducing improved visibility, QR-enabled rider info, and expanded amenities across Hamilton County.
BART recorded 5,403,140 exits in March, making it the highest monthly ridership since the pandemic and surpassing the previous high set in October 2025 (5,346,890 exits).
The station was rebuilt as part of SEPTA’s Station Accessibility Program, making it fully ADA accessible with new elevators, ramps, and high-level platforms.
The plan represents an increase of just 1.9% over the current year, and includes investments in new buses, more full-length fare gates, and other enhancements for customers.
The announcement highlights the long-standing partnership between the Class I railroad and the commuter rail system, dating back to Metra's creation in 1983.
In Part 1, Blandon shares his journey from the U.S. Marines to a leadership role in public transit, along with insights on mentorship and professional growth within the industry.
