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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2019

Van Fossen retires after 40 years with First Transit

He began his career with First Transit in 1980 as an assistant GM in Lynchburg, Va.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2019

SEPTA GM Knueppel to retire at year's end

Knueppel, who joined SEPTA in 1988 as an entry level structural engineer, will close out a decorated 32-year career at the agency.

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ArticlesAugust 6, 2019

3 Key Strategies for Transit Agencies to Survive the Retirement Cliff

Many agencies haven’t made any meaningful steps toward positioning themselves for success with millennials and Gen Z.

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Newsby StaffDecember 13, 2018

First Transit's Dunning retires after 38-year career

He began his career with First Transit in 1980 as a GM in Laredo, Texas.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2018

Transit Authority of River City Executive Director Barker retires

"I’m now looking forward to staying engaged in volunteer organizations, traveling and enjoying family and friends more.”

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2018

Trinity Metro CEO Ballard to retire in April 2019

He began his career as a brakeman and trainman on the Boston and Maine Railroad, and he was a bus operator.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

Pace's T.J. Ross announces retirement

Career includes public and private sector experience with positions as planner, engineer, maintenance director, GM, and executive director.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

Metrolink's Art Leahy announces retirement

A 47-year veteran of the transportation industry, Leahy joined Metrolink after leading Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority as CEO from 2009 to 2015.

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Transit Dispatchesby Jim PoolmanJune 6, 2018

The State of Retirement for Transportation, Material Moving Workers

The economy largely depends on the transportation industry to keep people, and things, on track. Workers in this industry employ seven percent of America’s workforce and are expected to grow six percent by 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2017

CTtransit's Fry to retire after 40 years

Was closely involved in the implementation of CTfastrak, the region’s first bus rapid transit system.

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