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Cover photo for Bus Tech Talk with Cecil Blandon
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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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2026

STAR Transit, ITLC Team Up on Workforce Mentorship Initiative

The Guiding Star Mentor Program connects experienced operators with new employees to support onboarding, retention, and long-term career growth.

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LIT Mentorship Program participants.
Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2026

Latinos In Transit Wraps Inaugural Navigate Mentorship Program,

The LIT Navigate Mentorship Program was launched as a structured, low-cost opportunity for active LIT members, focused on intentional growth, workforce development, mentorship, networking, and education.

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LIT Legacy Tour photo
Newsby StaffFebruary 18, 2026

Latinos In Transit Launches 'Legacy Tour' Marking 10 Years of Impact

The tour reflects LIT’s commitment to supporting professional growth, collaboration, and opportunity for individuals at all career stages within the transit industry, according to LIT officials.

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Picture showing unity between mentor/mentee.
Digital Cover Featuresby Alex RomanJanuary 30, 2026

Building Better Bus Operators: How Mentorship is Transforming Transit Workplaces

Mentorship programs at VTA and King County Metro are transforming the experience of new bus operators — boosting retention, improving safety, and strengthening connections among frontline workers, unions, and management.

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Graphic announcing new Latinos In Transit board members, featuring five headshots arranged around the LIT logo on a blue background with the text “New Board Members Announced.”
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 19, 2025

LIT Announces Five New Board Members During 10-Year Milestone

Latinos In Transit has announced the election of five new members to its board of directors.

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PodcastsOctober 29, 2025

Being a Woman in Transportation, Mentorship, and More with Hotard's Julie Chalmers

Recently, Executive Editor Alex Roman had a chance to talk to Chalmers, GM at Hotard Coaches Inc. in New Orleans, about being a leader in a historically male-dominated industry, providing mentorship to other women, career milestones, and much more.

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A red, white and blue graphic with an LIT logo and text reading" LIT Announces Board Officers for 2026, Call for New Board Members."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 27, 2025

LIT Names Board Officers for 2026, Issues Call for New Board Members

As LIT marks its 10th anniversary, the organization has elected a new leadership team for the 2026–27 term and is issuing a call for six new board members.

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Videosby StaffOctober 6, 2025

Being a Woman in Transportation, Mentorship, and More with Hotard's Julie Chalmers

Julie Chalmers was recently named one of METRO’s 2025 Women in Transportation.

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Articlesby Alex RomanFebruary 8, 2024

Business Members Raise $50K for APTA Foundation’s Scholarship Program

In addition to the record-breaking donation, the APTF also announced that for the first time five private and public partners have agreed to hire at least one of its scholars each as part of the program.

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