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Newsby StaffApril 2, 2025

Vancouver’s Coast Mountain Bus Partners to Provide Training to Support Neurodivergent Customers

A new 14-minute training video, entitled “Supporting Your Neurodivergent Passengers,” provides current and new operators with facts, figures, and insights about transit customers who are part of the neurodivergent community.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2025

Latinos In Transit Announces Cohort for 2025 Leadership Academy Program

The program is divided into four different development tracks: Making of An Executive, Leading in Middle Management, Transit Board Leadership, and New Careers in Transit.

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Videosby Alex RomanDecember 13, 2024

Technician Training, A Rebrand, and More with Rashidi Barnes and Maggie Pears

The latest installment of METROspectives focuses on the California Transit Training Consortium, the state of maintenance training, and more.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2024

Chicago Program to Provide Financial Assistance to Residents Seeking Training, Careers

The Red Line Extension Project’s Barrier Reduction Fund will provide funding to eligible individuals in the project area who are pursuing training and careers, even if they ultimately wind up working for employers and projects beyond CTA.

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ArticlesOctober 18, 2024

Why Investing In Your Employees Is Worth The Expense

By fostering a culture of continuous learning, providing a supportive environment, and tailoring training programs, organizations can effectively equip employees with the skills they need to succeed and grow.

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ArticlesSeptember 23, 2024

The Significance of Managing Workforce Cultural Diversity in the Public Transit Workplace

A culturally diverse transit workforce brings a deeper understanding of the communities being served, an ability to overcome language barriers, and a greater sense of comfort for passengers who share cultural backgrounds with transit personnel.

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Articlesby Alex RomanApril 18, 2024

Growth, Innovation Just Part of Success Story at Cline Tours

A look at this year's METRO Motorcoach Operator of the Year.

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Transit Dispatchesby Jason LamonicaFebruary 6, 2024

Tech’s Role in Blue Collar Staffing

The labor market in the U.S. is experiencing unique circumstances born from the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. While white-collar workers are beginning to trim their workforce, there is still a significant shortage of blue-collar workers.

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Newsby Alex RomanJanuary 8, 2024

METRO and Bobit Set for Public Transit Conference Launch

Registration is now open for this one-of-a-kind event.

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Transit Dispatchesby Mark R. AeschDecember 19, 2023

How to Know If You’re Ready To Turn The Page On 2023

As we reach the end of another calendar year, the opportunity to reflect on the year disappearing behind us and the excitement to embrace the possibility of the year before us invites the topic of planning.

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