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ArticlesNovember 6, 2020

Environmental Justice: A Holistic, Integrated Approach to Advance Equity in Transportation

Today, advancing new transportation infrastructure requires that everyone involved understand our collective history and work to avoid mistakes of the past.

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NewsOctober 1, 2020

COMTO Launches First Chapter Outside of U.S.

The Toronto and Region Chapter marks the beginning of COMTO’s Canadian presence, welcoming members from across Canada and spanning the entire transportation industry.

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ArticlesSeptember 7, 2020

Groups Work to Build More Diversity, Inclusion in Transit Industry

With national presences, COMTO and Latinos In Transit work to create educational, networking, and mentorship opportunities so their members can grow and advance their professional careers.

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NewsJuly 23, 2020

IndyGo Names First VP, Inclusion and Workforce Development

Denise Jenkins-Agurs has over 25 years in the workforce development industry.

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Transit DispatchesJanuary 23, 2020

Hire me because I'm the best, not because I'm a woman

My name is Laura Wilbanks and I'm the chief marketing officer for Thomson Reuters. I have over 25 years’ deep marketing experience...

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ArticlesJanuary 6, 2020

Successful ways to attract, retain women in the transportation industry

Promote the desired perceptions of the organization, connect early with students, provide flexible workplaces, and a welcoming culture.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2019

Chicago Transit Authority expands DBE, SBE efforts for future projects

Increased efforts are the outgrowth of the successful model CTA created for the 2013 Red Line South Reconstruction Project.

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ArticlesAugust 8, 2019

Stop the Bleed: Hiring Bus Operators Based on a More Accurate Profile

Poor hires bleed the budget by lowering retention rates, raising absenteeism, and fighting with passengers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2019

COTA's 5-year plan focused on advancing mobility, opportunity

At the center of COTA’s Strategic Plan 2019-2024 is a commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, which is of core importance to the organization.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

Keolis honored for building diverse workforce, supporting community

Efforts include launching a program in 2016 to provide college and workforce training scholarships to 25 graduating high schoolers.

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