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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 19, 2023

Chicago Adopts Transit-Supportive Development Plan for Red Line Extension Project

The RLE TSD Plan is a proactive effort to create a guide for the future development of the long-disinvested communities located near the RLE project area that is also reflective of the vision of those who currently reside and do business in these communities.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 17, 2023

COTA Named One of the Best Workplaces to Advance

The agency joins 17 organizations in the country recognized by Parity.org as those creating the culture and conditions in which people of color and women can excel.

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ArticlesMay 12, 2023

Equity, Technology Drive Link21’s Public Engagement Campaign

Public engagement is critical to Link21’s success. When projects omit this early engagement, they risk encountering opposition that can slow work and increase costs, as well as creating a project that could harm communities.

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Articlesby Alex RomanMay 10, 2023

Consultant Q&A: HDR's Malfara Talks Workforce Development, Equity

Nico Malfara, PE, HDR Transit Planning Section Lead, Vancouver, discussed how consultants can help agencies with equity, the company's efforts to increase workforce development, and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 9, 2023

L.A. Metro Launches Equity Information Data Hub

The Equity Information Hub is a website that provides data and resources necessary to identify and reduce racial, socioeconomic, and gender barriers.

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ArticlesApril 24, 2023

Consultant Q&A: HDR's Grams Talks Equity, Small Businesses

Laura Grams, Transit Planning Practice Leader at HDR, discussed the latest topics in the transit industry with METRO.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 29, 2023

Grant to Support Diverse Recruitment, Development Efforts at IndyGo

The grant will also support the creation of a new community recruitment manager, which will be responsible for creating new and innovative hiring strategies to meet the agency’s employment needs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 15, 2023

Sound Transit Names Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

Maria Doucettperry will play a key role holding Sound Transit accountable to advancing and elevating its values and commitments for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the forefront of everything the agency does.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 8, 2023

Agencies Celebrate Transit Equity Day

Here are the ways transit agencies are celebrating Transit Equity Day on Feb. 4.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 1, 2023

Sound Transit Adopts $1 ORCA Lift Fares

The move follows the completion of a six-month demonstration project implemented in September 2022 at the board’s direction.

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