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Videosby Alex RomanMarch 27, 2026

AC Transit’s Cecil Blandon on Leadership, Mentorship, and a Career in Transit

In part 1 of a two-part conversation, AC Transit’s director of maintenance joins co-hosts Alex Roman and Mark Hollenbeck to discuss his journey from the U.S. Marines to public transit and the role mentorship plays in developing the next generation of industry leaders.

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Articlesby Alex RomanNovember 20, 2025

Transit Builds Stronger Pathways for Veterans

Known for their discipline, teamwork, and technical skills, veterans bring a mission-first mindset to the workplace, a quality that aligns well with public transportation’s commitment to serving the community.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2024

SacRT, Partners to Debut New Fare Payment, Discount Program for Veterans

SacRT’s six-month pilot program will provide discount fares for up to 60,000 eligible military veterans residing in the Sacramento region. The discount aims to recognize and support those who have served our country.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 4, 2024

Feds Makes $180M Available to Promote Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety

The grants are open to state, territorial, and tribal organizations; local jurisdictions; academic institutions; and other training programs and entities to promote CMV safety-related activities.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 17, 2023

CTA Signs Agreement with U.S. Army to Boost Employee Pool

The partnership is the latest in a series of initiatives the CTA has taken to recruit and support the veteran workforce.

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NewsOctober 20, 2021

NJ Transit, Edge4Vets Partners to Connect Veterans to Jobs

NJ TRANSIT is the first organization in New Jersey to partner with Edge4Vets.

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Photo GalleriesNovember 16, 2020

Greensboro Transit Launches Veterans Resource Ride With Community Partners

N.C.’s Greensboro Transit Agency partnered with several local, state, and national non-profit and government organizations to outfit one of its transit buses as a mobile resource center for America's Heroes.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2019

Flint MTA's Rides to Wellness service increases ridership by 64%

The on-demand service offers same-day service, provided within a goal of 30 minutes.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2019

Via, partners launch 'VetRides' on-demand program in D.C.

The program is aimed at supporting veterans as they re-engage with the community and the workforce.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2018

DCTA, United Way partner to offer veterans mobility options

Providing Lyft gift cards, regional day passes for use on DCTA, DART, and Trinity Metro bus and rail, and Irving Holdings debit cards.

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