THE SOURCE FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEWS AND ANALYSIS FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2021 | VOLUME 79, NO. 6 APTA Holds Successful Mobility Conference MORE THAN 500 PEOPLE ATTENDED APTA’S funding for our transit agencies,” he said. three-day virtual Mobility Conference March 16-18. “When combined with last year’s CARES Act Speakers included APTA President and CEO and end-of-year assistance known as CRSSA, Paul P. Skoutelas; APTA Chair Jeff Nelson, gen- public transportation has received more targeted eral manager, Rock Island County Metropolitan pandemic relief than any other mode of trans- Mass Transit District (MetroLINK), Moline, IL; FTA portation . . . nearly $70 billion in new, additional Acting Administrator Nuria Fernandez; and Kira funding to stabilize transit budgets and opera- Banks, associate professor, St. Louis University, tions. APTA is actively involved in discussions among many others. with the new Administration and Congress over Skoutelas kicked off the event, thanking Nova a major infrastructure proposal.” Bus for sponsoring the conference and BYD for Nelson acknowledged the need for the indus- Xcelsior CHARGE NG is New Flyer’s next generation sponsoring the opening session. He noted that try to win back riders, restore and reinvent ­battery-electric, zero-emission bus. after “weathering several crises simultaneously, services, advocate for more funding and invest from the global pandemic to civil and political in a different kind of post-COVID future. But, unrest …to one of the most difficult economic downturns in our history, we are here . . . ready SUCCESSFUL MOBILITY CONFERENCE New Flyer to build back better!” CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 As more Americans receive vaccines, Skoutelas­ Unveils Xcelsior said, and as a dialogue about racial and economic CHARGE NG equity continues to grow and the Biden Administration NEW FLYER OF AMERICA INC., ST. CLOUD, MN, HAS defines a new agenda, there unveiled its next-generation battery-electric heavy-duty bus, are reasons to be optimistic. the Xcelsior CHARGE NG. “We have worked tirelessly The Xcelsior CHARGE NG incorporates three distinct tech- with members of Congress nology advancements, including next-generation high-energy on COVID-19 emergency batteries that extend range up to 13 percent; advanced protective battery packaging designed for easy install and simpler serviceability; and a new, lightweight electric traction drive system with up to 90 percent energy recovery. “The Xcelsior CHARGE NG harnesses the best technology Celebrating Women in on the market,” said Chris Stoddart, president, New Flyer and MCI. “It includes a streamlined design that reduces maintenance, increases energy density and improves energy Public Transportation recovery while significantly reducing weight—offering a lighter, more energy-efficient and longer-range electric bus.” March is Women’s History Month. In this issue of Passenger Transport, The battery packaging, developed by New Flyer, utilizes a a broad cross-section of female leaders discuss the role of women and single waterproof enclosure design that allows “plug in” or the opportunities and challenges they have faced during their careers in “unplug” of individual battery packs, reducing bus downtime and allowing easy replacement as needed. High-energy,­ public transportation. long-range batteries utilize an active liquid cooling system to maintain temperature and respond quickly to increases in power demand and environmental loads. Dismantling Barriers, Promoting Equity BY NURIA FERNANDEZ inclusion throughout the industry. Acting Administrator We have long faced the challenge of how to FTA make our transportation systems more equita- ble. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, we WOMEN’S HISTORY have received unprecedented support to over- Month provides an oppor- come that challenge. On his first day in office, tunity to reflect on the prog- President Biden committed to advance equity ress women have made by issuing an Executive Order that directs the in the transportation field and our role in advancing DISMANTLING BARRIERS, PROMOTING the principles of equity and Nuria Fernandez EQUITY CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 COMMENTARY

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In this moment, and countless moments of reflec- ‘‘ single person who had the guts, Tima Good Natalie DeSoto tion that the unprecedented times 2020-2021 have brought Account Executive Account Executive upon us, I have had to use every single method I know of to grit and grace to take a seat at (717) 430-2282 (717) 580-8184 make it through—sometimes just to make it through a day. [email protected] [email protected] What I found I was most grateful for was the simple act of the table, behind the wheel or in POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Passenger Transport, 1300 I St., NW, Suite 1200 East, Washington, DC 20005. Periodicals Postage paid at being grateful, which brings me back to Women’s History. Washington, DC and additional mailing offices. I have felt a more profound sense of appreciation for a railcar and change the course what and who came before me. I would not be where I am APTA Officers for everyone that comes after. Jeffrey A. Nelson, Chair without a long list of family, friends, babysitters, teachers, Matthew O. Tucker, Vice Chair coaches, managers, bosses, colleagues, clients, sales- Freddie C. Fuller II, Secretary-Treasurer David M. Stackrow Sr., Immediate Past Chair clerks, flight attendants, servers, nurses, doctors, drivers— not have been the absolute first female bus driver, but she too many to name, but all of whom played some small or was the first in Chicago; and Christine Gonzalez Aldeis was Executive Committee Members Dorval R. Carter Jr., Chicago Transit Authority large role in my present status. And for that, I am grateful. the first woman to work on the railroad as an engineer. Car- Francis “Buddy” Coleman, Clever Devices Ltd. Truly, deeply grateful. men Turner was the first black female to lead a large transit Michael Goldman, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Kevin J. Holzendorf, Jacksonville Transportation Authority But what about all the people—women—who I don’t agency (WMATA). Board of Directors know personally or who came well before me or my time? Countless others shared firsts in cities large and small, Karen H. King, Golden Empire Transit District Michele Wong Krause, Dallas Area Rapid Transit I feel fortunate to have been working in the past 20 years. and even if their names may have been forgotten, I choose Jeanne Krieg, Eastern Contra Costa Transit Authority By the time I entered the professional workforce, there were to remember them now and give my thanks and gratitude Thomas C. Lambert, Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County Adelee Marie Le Grand, Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority female heads of the Department of Transportation (Elaine for their work and their ambition. But not all of us will ever Richard J. Leary, Toronto Transit Commission Chao), Federal Railroad Administration (Jolene Molitoris)­ be recognized for our work or succeed fully in all of our Henry Li, Sacramento Regional Transit District Raymond J. Melleady, USSC Group and Federal Transit Administration (Nuria Fernandez; ambitions. So, I consider the many women who use public Brad Miller, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority twice!). There may not have been a ton of women in any transportation—the majority of riders in many cities who are Allan Pollock, Salem-Keizer Transit room where I worked, but I wasn’t the only one. working every day to get to school, to jobs, to daycare, to Leanne P. Redden, Regional Transportation Authority Catherine Rinaldi, MTA Metro-North Railroad Someone is always first. Someone starts out being the stores, to go on a date, to see a concert (once we’re rid of William T. Thomsen, Urban Engineers only one. There have been plenty of times when someone this virus)—and I wonder, are we doing enough to recognize Doug Tisdale, Regional Transportation District, Denver Thomas Waldron, HDR is the ONLY one of anything in a room or the first of one in their needs along with the next generation of firsts? I ask Eve Williams, Dikita Engineering some situation. I commend every single person who had what I can do, and perhaps what can we all do to honor and the guts, grit and grace to take a seat at the table, behind work for those that came before us, those that we serve President and CEO Paul P. Skoutelas the wheel or in a railcar and change the course for every- now, and help set the stage for those that come after us. Pamela L. Boswell, Vice President-Workforce Development and one that comes after. I hope everyone reading can share my I commit to listening without judgment or doling out Educational Services gratitude, even if your first hasn’t arrived yet, or your first advice on what someone’s experience is and hearing that it David Carol, Chief Operating Officer T.J. Doyle, Vice President-Communications and Marketing came eons ago. may be markedly different than my experience. Linda C. Ford, General Counsel In thinking of firsts, there are a few names I would like to I commit to fully understanding what it means to rely Christina Garneski, Vice President-Meetings and Membership Services recognize, specific to transportation. First up, Mary Fields entirely on public transportation. Arthur Guzzetti, Vice President-Mobility Initiatives or StageCoach Mary, circa 1832-1914, who drove a stage- I commit to improving public transportation, so it is a and Public Policy John S. Henry, Chief Financial Officer coach across the growing United States. Susan Morning- non-issue whether you own or drive a car versus whether Kym L. Hill, Vice President-Executive Office & Corporate Secretary star is the first woman on record employed by a railroad, you take transit. Shelley Taggart Kee, Vice President-Human Resources & Administration around 1855. Wilma Russey, in 1915, was the first taxi I think those that came before me would want us all to Ward W. McCarragher, Vice President-Government Affairs and driver and an expert garage mechanic. Mary Wallace may commit to this, too. Advocacy Petra Mollet, Vice President-Strategic and International Programs

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2 | PASSENGER TRANSPORT WMATA Awards New Streetcars for Hitachi Contract for Valley Metro BROOKVILLE EQUIPMENT Corpo- 8000-Series Railcars ration, Brookville, PA, has delivered the first of six new off-wire-capable THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN and stringent cybersecurity require- Liberty NXT Streetcar vehicles to Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has ments. The vehicles feature more Valley Metro, Phoenix, AZ, for the awarded Hitachi Rail Washington a con- digital screens and real-time informa- agency’s Tempe Streetcar service, tract worth up to $2.2 billion to design tion, dynamic maps, electrical outlets expected to open later this year. and build 256 8000-series railcar vehi- for charging personal devices and “It’s an exciting time for us,” said cles, with an option to build up to 800. additional hand holds throughout the Scott Smith, Valley Metro CEO. “Investing in the 8000-series railcars interior. “The delivery of the first streetcar is an investment in safe, reliable trans- “We are honored to help Metro meet vehicle opens up a new chapter for portation for Metro’s customers and their mobility needs, providing innova- regional transit in the Valley.” The first Liberty NXT Streetcar for Valley Metro’s Tempe an investment in the region we serve tive solutions to customers and improv- Tempe Streetcar will connect Streetcar at Brookville’s manufacturing facility. by contributing to the local economy,” ing the passenger experience,” said Tempe residents and visitors, as said Paul J. Wiedefeld, WMATA general Andrew Barr, chief executive officer, well as Arizona State University stu- “We are elated to deliver the first manager/CEO. “This is a win-win that Hitachi Rail Group. “The rapid growth of dents, with key current and emerging ­Liberty NXT Streetcar vehicle to our supports the future of Metro, the local our business translates into direct and local destinations. friends at Valley Metro,” said Joel economy and job creation throughout indirect U.S. jobs and further capital The 72-foot-long Liberty NXT Street- McNeil, vice president of business the National Capital Region.” investments. The 8000-series award cars feature a three-section carbody development for Brookville. “These The new railcars are designed to signals a major expansion of our U.S. connected by two articulation joints vehicles integrate the latest in rail be lighter, safer and more energy-­ business.” with more than 70 percent available technology systems and are designed efficient, with improved regenerative The initial pilot vehicles are expected low-floor standing area, station-level and manufactured by an American braking technology, ventilation system to be delivered in 2024. easy boarding achieved through an workforce to provide a long-term transit improvements, high-definition cameras automatic load leveling system, and solution for one of the most prestigious seating for 40 passengers with the abil- transit agencies in the United States— ity to transport 120 passengers. Valley Metro Rail.”

APTA’s 2021 Virtual Canada Study Mission Developing a Pandemic-Resilient Transit Recovery Strategy

THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC, THE to Canada, April 20-22, in collaboration Canadian federal government has with the Canadian Urban Transit Asso- ­reaffirmed its support for ciation (CUTA), to examine Hitachi Rail plans to add U.S. skilled trades jobs to tackle assembly of new 8000-series railcars for public transit through pro- the future of transit through WMATA. viding operating funding the lens of recovery, touch- support and committing to ing on such topics as new investing the equivalent of innovative revenue and U.S. $11.7 billion in transit financing opportunities, capital projects over the next infrastructure planning and eight years. Public transit investment, gaining back USDOT Launches agencies in Canada antici- ridership, alternative service pate maintaining full service delivery models and mobil- “Mask Up” Campaign in their communities through the remain- ity innovation. Learn more and register der of the pandemic and recovery. at www.apta.com/2021-international- USDOT HAS LAUNCHED ITS “MASK tation workers have played a vital role Join APTA in a virtual study mission study-mission-virtual-event. Up” campaign to help ensure the safety connecting Americans to their jobs, of transportation workers across all keeping goods moving and ensuring that forms of transportation. The campaign vaccines get to where they’re needed,” is a joint effort by FTA, FRA, the Federal said USDOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Motor Carrier Safety Administration and “With this campaign, we’ll send a clear Via Acquires Remix FAA. message to people who travel: When “Throughout the pandemic, transpor­ you wear a mask, you’re protecting the VIA, NEW YORK, NY, HAS ACQUIRED safety of our essential transporta- transportation mapping platform Remix, tion workers, your fellow passen- bringing together technology solutions gers and yourself.” to support planning, scheduling and The campaign is aimed at operating on-demand and fixed-route educating travelers and transpor- transit, paratransit and school bus enhanced capabilities for planning and tation providers on their respon- service. bus scheduling and operations.” sibility to comply with wearing “We have always held the Remix “Remix’s mission is to create more a mask when traveling. There is product in the highest regard, and are livable cities by expanding access a national requirement to wear delighted to be working with Tiffany,­ within them,” said Tiffany Chu, Remix a mask while traveling, per an Dan and their exceptional team,” CEO and co-founder. “We are excited order issued by the CDC and the said Daniel Ramot and Oren Shoval, to join forces with Via, a company current TSA security directive. co-founders of Via. “We share a vision equally focused on increasing access The centerpiece of the “Mask for working alongside our partners by improving transportation options Up” campaign is a digital toolkit to create transit systems that are available to communities, and empow- including posters, social media, equitable, accessible and efficient for ering cities with best-in-class technol- FAQs and other resources—all riders and cities alike. Together, we ogy for data-driven decision-making. of which can be found at www. have ambitious plans to invest in and The acquisition marks a new era for our transportation.gov/maskup. expand the Remix product suite to offer customers, partners and team.”

MARCH 26, 2021 | 3 Ottawa’s Stage 2 LRT Project Digs Deep OTTAWA’S PUBLIC TRANSIT network While the project predominantly takes is undergoing a significant transfor- advantage of existing transportation mation. In 2019, Canada’s capital city corridors such as BRT facilities, high- entered a new chapter in public transit ways and former railways, two tunnels Laketran’s new Frank J. Polivka Transit Center at Lakeland Community College includes charging when it replaced diesel buses in the are being constructed to extend the infrastructure—ready to deploy the agency’s first battery-electric buses this summer. downtown core with light rail. By 2025, City’s rail network through existing the O-Train system will have tripled in neighborhoods. length from 20.5 to 64 kilometers of rail The two tunnels are both found on Laketran Opens New as part of the Stage 2 Light Rail Transit the project’s west extension and are (LRT) Project. being constructed from the surface Stage 2 LRT will extend the O-Train down using the cut and cover method. Transit Center network farther south, east and west, An estimated half a million cubic meters ultimately bringing 77 percent of Ottawa of ground material will be excavated LAKETRAN, LAKE COUNTY, OH, ing for a place on campus to install residents within five kilometers of rail. and removed as part of tunneling. Prior has opened its Frank J. Polivka Transit charging stations for our electric buses to digging the tunnel, crews have Center at Lakeland Community Col- arriving this summer.” been relocating utilities and install- lege—named in honor of Laketran’s first “I remember the early years of Lake­ ing tunnel support walls to rein- employee, who served as the agency’s tran and having to convince the Lake force excavation activities. general manager from 1979 to 2003. County community there is a need for Work is progressing well on the The center will serve as a transfer point public transit service,” said Polivka three-kilometer Parkway Tunnel, for six local routes, Park-n-Ride service about starting the agency. “It’s hum- which will see two open air stations to Cleveland and Campus Loop shuttle bling to see what this agency has constructed below grade. Stage service. become to the community almost 50 2 LRT crews recently celebrated The center, adjacent to State Route years later and to be recognized in this digging down to the full station 306, includes an indoor waiting area, way.” depth of 10 meters at the future accessible real-time information, Laketran anticipates the center will New Orchard Station. When station public restrooms, Wi-Fi and charging serve 65,000 commuters annually excavation is complete, crews will infrastructure for the agency’s battery-­ between the local fixed-route, Park-n- Crews have reached the full station depth of 10 meters shift their focus to the station foun- electric bus fleet arriving later this year. Ride and Campus Loop services. Lake- at the future New Orchard Station. dation and walls. “When the college approached us land Community College donated the about the idea of a transit center on land for the transit center. the property, it was a win-win for both “Transportation is a challenge for organizations. The new transit center many of our students. Having this will alleviate bus traffic on campus, Laketran transit center on Lakeland’s making it more pedestrian friendly, and campus will eliminate that barrier so improves the waiting environment for more students can attend classes,” said our riders—many of whom are students Dr. Morris W. Beverage Jr., president of coming to Lakeland,” said Laketran Lakeland Community College. CEO Ben Capelle. “Plus, we were look-

STA Unveils City Line An artistic representation of the New Orchard Station. BRT Battery-Electric Bus

THE SPOKANE TRANSIT AUTHORITY City Line. Each vehicle will be able to (STA), Spokane, WA, has unveiled its operate approximately 120 miles before Nominate for 2021 first-ever zero-emission battery-electric requiring recharge. bus (BEB)—a 60-foot, five-door Xcelsior “More than a decade of community CHARGE from New Flyer. planning and hard work have paved APTA Awards! The new bus arrived in late Decem- the way for this exciting vehicle intro- ber and has undergone acceptance duction, both in terms of the upcoming HAVE YOU NOMINATED YET FOR • Outstanding Public Transportation testing and has enabled further plan- City Line service and the even bigger the 2021 APTA Awards? The annual Business Member ning to ensure successful launch of vision of electrifying STA’s fleet,” said APTA Awards recognize public transit the agency’ City Line—the region’s Pam Haley, STA Board Chair and City of • Distinguished Service (State & excellence in North America at both the first BRT route—in 2022. City Line will Spokane Valley council member. “With Local) individual and the organizational level. operate between Browne’s Addition additional state and federal funding Nominate your choices by April 13 • Hall of Fame and Spokane Community College via support to help offset higher capital and celebrate the public transportation • Innovation downtown Spokane and the University costs, STA will be able to advance fleet industry’s “Best of the Best!” District, including Gonzaga University. electrification at a faster pace, which is • Outstanding Public Transportation The categories for 2021, which rec- The bus is the first of 10 Xcelsior an important environmental priority.” System Achievement ognize accomplishments that have CHARGE models that will service the greatly advanced public transportation, Nominate at www.apta.com/­ are: member-resources/recognition- programs/apta-awards. For more • Outstanding Public Transportation ­information, contact Kym Hill at Manager (head of transit system) [email protected] or Ann-Marie Glanville • Outstanding Public Transportation at ­[email protected]. Board Member

An STA City Line bus in the agency’s Boone Northwest Garage.

4 | PASSENGER TRANSPORT WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

DISMANTLING BARRIERS, PROMOTING EQUITY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 federal government to focus on ways offers. Transit is key to creating a level stages and throughout operations. I am particularly proud to better include people who have been playing field, taking people to jobs, In future transit investments, historically underserved. schools and critical services, regard- we will work with communities to to lead a diverse The President has laid out a bold less of whether they own a car or can ensure that transportation invest- vision to expand opportunities by drive. But for this to happen, equity ments benefit all residents of a workforce at FTA, one breaking down systemic barriers and and accessibility principles need to be community, including frequently giving individuals the chance to par- interwoven with transportation deci- overlooked, vulnerable community where women are in the ticipate fully in everything our country sion-making, from the earliest planning members. Ensuring transportation access majority and the overall for everyone is not easy. As the Acting Administrator for FTA, I am agency’s composition focused on supporting the nation’s is very diverse. advertisement transit systems, but I also want to ‘‘ make it safer and easier for people PowerPusher’s Rail Mover™ industrial to connect to transit, both in down- underrepresented in the transit sector, electric tugs enable a single person to towns and in neighboring communities. but, over time, we have seen a sea safely move ¼-225 tons, reducing the To that end, I am working with my part- change in the number of women choos- challenge of moving massive railcars. ners at the Federal Highway Administra- ing to work in the transit profession. The flexible movers operate on or off tion and Federal Railroad Administration The numbers of those advancing into the rails for increased dexterity and effi- to explore ways to expand our multi- management and leadership positions ciency, allowing for easy maintenance modal approach to develop more seam- has also been very promising. I am par- of railcars. Remote control operation less, high-quality travel experiences as ticularly proud to lead a diverse work- is available as infrared or radio control we build back better. force at FTA, one where women are in for effortless maneuvering. Powered The recently passed American Res- the majority and the overall agency’s hitch connects and disconnects to rail cue Plan Act is a critical first step in composition is very diverse. cars via remote control for easy contact and performance. Work with design promoting equity. The plan, which con- More than ever, women are advanc- ­engineers to customize the rail mover to your company’s unique needs. tains funding to help speed up vaccine ing into positions where we can influ- www.powerpusher.com. distribution, reopen schools and provide ence outcomes and make impactful relief to transit agencies, is essential. changes to our communities—all • Multiple models available to • Single output control joystick. We know Americans depend on transit through an equity lens. I chose this safely move 45-225 tons. • Remote control powered to get to jobs, healthcare and vaccine field because I wanted to do my part • Battery operated. ­connect/disconnect to rail cars. appointments, and back to school. At to support what transit makes possi- • Powered braking system. • Custom rail car couples. FTA, we will work quickly to distribute ble: access to a world of opportunities and manage the American Rescue Plan through a network that connects people • Soft start throttle for smooth • Symmetrical front/rear funding responsibly—and equitably. to jobs, education, entertainment and take off. operation. This Women’s History Month, I want services—lifting up people and lifting • Ability to operate on and off rails. • Custom attachments available. to recognize the women who have up communities. With my colleagues at made our successful journey possible FTA and transit partners throughout the • Infrared or radio-controlled and to celebrate all who are “firsts” in nation, I am confident we are making remote control. their families to achieve major mile- great progress toward achieving that stones. Traditionally, women have been vision.

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MARCH 26, 2021 | 5 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Honoring Our Past and Seizing Opportunities Today BY PAULA HAMMOND inequities has created the impetus for ute, transform and provide leadership them who were few and far between. Senior Vice President change. Our transportation industry as we create organizations that truly Today, WTS International has over 65 National Transportation Market Leader finds itself at a pivotal moment where, if represent the communities we serve local chapters and 8,500 members. WSP handled correctly, we can fundamentally and make decisions for equitable trans- As our mission has evolved, we are Seattle, WA change transportation for the future, portation for all. focused on advancing transportation by Chair creating a gender-balanced and diverse In celebration of Women’s History growing the contributions of women in WTS International Board of Directors workforce and achieving equitable Month, I want to highlight and acknowl- all areas of our industry. We are focused transportation systems and services. edge women pioneers that paved the on our objectives of 1) attracting WE FINALLY MADE IT TO 2021. THIS We have an aging workforce with way for today’s women in transporta- women to the myriad of disciplines and year will undoubt- high rates of retirement coming in both tion. Women leaders in our industry are roles in transportation; 2) encouraging edly be remem- the private and public sectors. At the role models for others and demonstrate inclusive cultures and workplace poli- bered as one local, state and federal level, there is the opportunities available today. As cies that are flexible and family friendly; of opportunity, growing recognition and commitment each decade goes by, we see the 3) providing programs that mentor, grow revitalization and that our transportation systems need numbers of women joining the industry networks and develop leadership skills; foresight stemming to be modernized, more integrated grow and they are filling positions at all and 4) encouraging and celebrating the from our expe- and made more accessible to all com- career levels. With the growing influ- advancement of women throughout riences in 2020. munities. As we shape and define ence of women leaders in all modes of their careers. In all areas of our workforce of the future, we have transportation, we are benefiting from Imagine a future where transportation our personal and Paula Hammond a tremendous opportunity to make the experiences and perspectives they decisions are made by a diverse and professional lives, the transportation field the “career bring that contribute to broader consid- inclusive team of people, representative the profound impact of the pandemic of choice,” calling on diverse and erations for transportation users. of the population we serve, working and the societal recognition of racial multi-disciplined individuals to contrib- The WTS association was formed in together to consider all communities’ 1977 by a group of women who didn’t needs and interests, and providing see themselves represented as a grow- accessible and connected transporta- ing part of the transportation industry tion. The future is now. Let’s make it Inspiring Others to and wanted to connect with others like happen. Excel, at Every Level I’m Just the Boss BY LISA WOMACK networking. I didn’t need a key, I needed BY EVE WILLIAMS executive, in a room full of men, I would Director, Mobility Services someone to give me an opening to walk President and CEO wait patiently, hold until all ideas were Kansas City Area Transportation through. Dikita Enterprises, Inc. exhausted; it was only then that they’d Authority Since that small start, which was Dallas, TX listen to me. Most women in leadership Kansas City, MO huge for me, I’ve had many ups and Chair roles have figured out how to get our Alum downs but have always landed on my APTA Business Member Board of points across or how to advance, one 2019 APTA Emerging Leaders Program feet. I’m fortunate now to work for Governors (BMBG) way or another. It takes time and a lot ­KCATA, an organization that has allowed of unnecessary strategies. And when I BEGAN MY CAREER IN transporta- me to grow, participate in conferences BEING A WOMAN LEADER HAS ITS we get as far as we can, we hit the pro- tion in the trucking and which supported my enthusiasm for challenges. While I verbial glass ceiling. industry at a time, this business. have been a leader As CEO of a small, minority-owned and with a com- Some things I would tell other women most of my adult business (and the first African American pany, that wasn’t on their journey would be to find ways life, whether at female to chair APTA’s BMBG), I have forward thinking. I to grow within your organization and work, church or broken the glass ceiling many times, have encountered embrace outside groups/committees serving on several being the first tofill in the blank. I like many other obsta- relevant to where you want to go. Par- boards, I’ve often taking charge and leading. I’m comfort- cles and challeng- ticipating on mobility committees and felt the need to able guiding my team, having happy es along the way. a large local leadership program has “tone” it down. clients and repeat business. Being the Currently, if you Lisa Womack helped me to learn more about who I Even as a child Eve Williams boss does not make me feel uncom- read trade articles/ am, my leadership style and the impor- born to three gen- fortable. Unfortunately, there is another posts, more and more women are tance of being involved in my communi- erations of women leaders, there was term that is just as bad, or worse: the being selected for executive roles. It is ty. We all should know that you can lead always that certain indefinable feeling “angry black” woman. It is the per- encouraging and promising. My hope is from any level. among the women family members to ception that assertive black women that this isn’t a trend. I don’t believe that I’m a proud graduate of the APTA reveal just enough savvy to achieve the leaders are bossy AND bad-tempered women can do everything better. I just Emerging Leaders Program. It allowed goal, never gloat and certainly not to AND hostile. This term has certainly know that women can do it, too. Women me to network with others in the indus- revel in our successes. undermined the growth of black female can bring collaboration skills, strategic try who otherwise wouldn’t be available It’s no secret that women often get leaders. To overcome both miscon- thinking, high-level views with an eye on to me: my peers in the class and guest penalized for certain behaviors for ceptions, I am conscious of my tone, the budget, teamwork and communica- speakers and projects they presented which men earn respect. When women demeanor and my audience’s reactions tion, and operational efficiencies to an to us. One that stood out was a panel are actively aggressive in certain sit- to help dismiss any false impressions of organization. of women who are all at the executive uations, they are deemed as “bossy,” “anger,” while making my point. Transportation, for a long time, felt level. Listening to them, learning our while men may be perceived as deci- I really cannot worry too much about like a boy’s club, and you needed to commonalities, understanding their sive. When men press forward, directly what others think. I concern myself find the key. I was lucky enough to paths and struggles and seeing the attacking the problem, people often call with being the best leader possible by land a job on the NEMT side, for a very genuineness of women in powerful roles them “jerks” and quietly appreciate the encouraging my team to make deci- progressive, woman-owned company. was a priceless opportunity. forward, no-nonsense approach. When sions, add value and leave a community While there, I had a female manager/ I’m honored to have been asked to women take the same approach, the or situation better than we found it. mentor who saw me and my desire to write this and aspire to be a woman label more likely is condescending and I hope more fathers encourage their excel and learn, and she embraced that. who inspires others to excel. ­Public profane. Now, we know there are bossy daughters to be assertive and unafraid, She held me to a very high standard, transportation is such a powerful women, but too often ALL women in as mine did. And at the end of the pushed and encouraged me, and ­industry that affords us the chance to leadership roles are given this label. Tra- day, they, like I, will be judged by their eventually helped me earn a promotion, be ­difference-makers, no matter what ditionally, we are not supposed to take accomplishments, not the attitudes of to branch out and to learn the power of level we are on. charge. In my early years as a C-Suite the misguided few.

6 | PASSENGER TRANSPORT WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Reflections on Women’s Roles in Our Industry BY LAURA HENDRICKS helped guide me on my journey: with a passion serving a greater confidence in who you are and Chief Executive Officer purpose.” I have been fortunate to what you can bring to your work, Transdev U.S. 1. Lead by serving others. I am find a strong sense of purpose at family, friend group and commu- Lombard, IL driven by the concept of servant Transdev that I believe in and that nity. Don’t hide your unique voice leadership. Some of the main prin- complements my own. and perspective in order to secure AS I TAKE A STEP BACK TO reflect on ciples include listening, empathy, others’ approval. Seek to gain the Women’s History persuasion, commitment to the 3. Don’t sell yourself short. I had respect of your colleagues, yet Month, I continue growth of people, and building many examples of strong female have the courage to express your to be impressed an inclusive culture. It is vital to leadership growing up—starting voice and share honest feedback. by the prevalence empower our teams and ensure with my mother. She helped shape of strong female they have what they need to be my internal drive and embedded 5. Keep learning. Be intellectually leaders in our successful in our shared mission. the belief that I can do anything. curious. Read, watch or listen to industry. Not every I am dedicated to serving our She fostered this in me from a what gives you inspiration. Learn industry can point employees, clients and commu- young age. My mother counseled best practices from our industry to this type of rep- nities to make a difference in the me not to assume that perceived and others that could apply to resentation. More Laura Hendricks lives of others. barriers are permanent. Rather, your context. I try hard to listen work is yet to be just keep pushing and driving to people with diverse viewpoints done, but our industry has made steady 2. Have a purpose: believe in what through the openings to break and enjoy being challenged by progress in the number of women in you do. In order to successfully through. Don’t let the perceptions others who may see things dif- senior roles over the past few years. lead other people, I think you of others determine who you ferently. Staying connected and I am honored to be in the esteemed need to be driven by a sense of are and who you can be. This is attuned to many different per- company of other female CEOs in the purpose. This includes a sense something that girls and women spectives at all levels of our orga- public transit industry and excited of personal purpose and, if you need to hear often and learn to nizations is a key leadership skill. about several recent appointments. are lucky, a shared organizational embody. Seeing these and other strong women purpose that you align with. Ask I hope these pieces of advice are rise to their new positions inspires the anyone who works with me and 4. Be your authentic self. Do your as helpful to you as they have been to next group of women. they will tell you that I always best to be your true self. Have me. Here are five pieces of advice that speak about the power of “people

Every Woman Should Own a Toolbox BY ALVA CARRASCO you connect with, whether through a Transit & Rail–Sr. Business Development project, workshop or conference, is Northern California & ZEB Programs a person you should incorporate into WSP USA your network. Expand your network San Francisco, CA even more by volunteering to be part President of the Board of a committee, workshop panelist or Latinos In Transit moderator, or as an evaluator on a pro- curement panel or interview. By doing EVERY WOMAN NEEDS A TOOLBOX, so, you are more likely to know what’s and not just the going on not only in your organization, kind that contains but also in the overall industry. You’ll be a hammer and in a good position to share resources screwdriver. I am and best practices and will also gain talking about a access to people and resources that toolbox you can may play a part in your career devel- reach into every opment. You should always be in time you are con- bridge-building mode because in trans- fronted with career portation, everyone you work with has challenges and Alva Carrasco the potential of becoming your future opportunities. And boss and/or an evaluator at a future job what are you stocking in this valuable interview. toolbox? Your professional network, of Part of your arsenal in your career course! Step back and ask yourself, development must include a mentor. “Who is in my network?” If the only Select a mentor with more experience people you come up with are your than yourself and someone who is con- best friend from college and your tia’s sidered a leader in what she or he does. husband, you have a lot of work to do! Don’t be shy about asking someone If you are planning a career in trans- you admire professionally to be your portation, you need a diverse network mentor. You will both learn and grow of professionals from every area that from it professionally. transit touches. Considered a transportation veteran So, let’s work on that toolbox. It now, I like to share what I have learned should include the top person in the throughout my career with emerging A century of experience. organization and/or someone from the leaders, especially women. In this tool- executive team. Your network should box, there will inadvertently be some A commitment to positive change. include colleagues from across all loose nuts and bolts, and those should departments. You should also make be treated as opportunities. After all, A brighter future for our clients. a point of getting to know colleagues women are the most resilient creatures from outside your organization to share on the planet because we have the ideas and hopefully collaborate on local inner strength to overcome anything and regional projects. Every person and bounce back stronger.

MARCH 26, 2021 | 7 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Women—A Growing Force in Transportation And Nonprofit Organizations BY RACHEL MALEH our terrific state coordinators and vol- this vibrant organization was an easy The best advice that I would give a Executive Director unteers around the country. choice when the opportunity presented woman in the transportation field—or, Operation Lifesaver, Inc. As the executive director of OLI, I itself. I was invested in rail safety long honestly, in any field—is to own and Washington, DC have the privilege of working with an before I joined OLI—both as a transit honor your skill set; be generous with amazing group of women in trans- and rail rider (and I am married to a your expertise and time while accepting WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH IS A portation—starting with OLI’s board rail fan). But the mission and passion and filling the gaps in your knowledge. great time to talk chair, Jo Strang of the American Short of everyone involved with OLI is what Also, recognize that there is always about the role Line and Regional Railroads Associa- hooked me. Professionally, I have room to grow and learn. The women of women play in not tion. Additionally, over a third of OLI’s had a long career with organizations OLI and in the transportation field have only transportation national board members are women, that make a difference and have had been so generous with me and I look and transit, but and 44 percent of OLI state programs positive impacts on communities and forward to paying it forward! in the nonprofit are headed by women. Since I am rel- individuals—from the American Heart Volunteering with OLI is a great place industry, too. atively new to the transportation field, Association to the Peace Corps. As a to develop your skill set and increase I love talking I am thrilled to be learning from these mission-driven person, l feel fortunate your rail safety knowledge! Learn more about my organi- women leaders representing all modes to be leading OLI with its rich almost and consider joining us at www.oli.org. zation, Operation Rachel Maleh of transportation. 50-year history. Lifesaver, Inc Every day, OLI staff, board, state (OLI), because it is a perfect blend coordinators and partners deliver the of passionate, mission-driven people rail safety message across the country. encompassing industry, government, Since OLI’s inception, there has been law enforcement, education and com- an 82 percent drop in the number of A Woman’s Place munity-based organizations as well as train/motor vehicle collisions. Joining BY STEPHANIE WIGGINS March, the statistics are still sobering. Chief Executive Officer But sobering does not necessarily mean Metrolink discouraging. It just means bearing Los Angeles, CA down, staying vigilant and making sure Mentorship Makes to ferret out discrimination in the fine THROUGHOUT HISTORY, THE print and not simply noticing it in the gender gap in C-Suite. Creating an equitable work- A Difference the labor force force requires changing exclusionary has persisted. perceptions in policies and practices BY JANA DEMAS I would not have believed it. But now, new and paying close attention to HR docu- Rail Deputy Director When I started my career in transit, research shows ments—job descriptions, hiring policies, King County Metro I spent the first few years doing mostly how equality for workplace guidelines—and then revis- Seattle, WA administrative tasks for my predomi- working women ing them with an eye toward inclusion. Graduate nately male team. I was the only trans- has been dealt a After stay-at-home orders were insti- Leadership APTA Class of 2019 portation planner who primarily wrote serious blow by tuted, I announced that staff could work correspondence, organized meetings the COVID-19 pan- Stephanie Wiggins remotely and would not have to return FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS, I HAVE and office parties and helped create demic—in particu- to the office before in-person learning had the great for- plans and structures that made things lar, for women of color. for k-12 returned. This provided relief tune of working in function better and run smoother. I did According to the U.S. Census Bureau, for working parents stressed out over the public trans- not really have the language for the 2.3 million women 20 years and older childcare. Soon after, I extended the portation industry. office housework yet, but looking back, have left the workforce since February telecommuting policy, allowing staff to I believe deeply in I did end up doing a lot of it. I also 2020. This exodus has widened the work remotely out-of-state. A benefit to the importance of worked for some male supervisors racial divide. Black women represented all employees, yet I received the most transit and the role who liked the products of my work and 14 percent of the female labor force in praise from our female workforce. it plays in shaping what I was able to accomplish but did February 2020 but have accounted for It’s important to recognize the nature our communities not care as much to make sure I had a disproportionate 26 percent of female of work and the “workplace” is chang- for the better and Jana Demas the commensurate title and pay for the labor force dropouts since then. His- ing. As a leader, I believe that this can offering opportu- work. panic women were 17 percent of the serve to be transformational for women nity to people to access the things in That all changed when I started female labor force in February 2020 but in transportation and create career their lives that they need. working for a strong female leader who have accounted for 27 percent of the opportunities for our industry. I have held a number of positions in had my best interests at heart. With female labor force dropouts. I am the first woman, and the first service planning, long-range planning her help, support and encouragement, Women are being forced to exit the African American to be chief executive and human resources management and I was able to climb the ladder at Metro. labor market for reasons that have of Metrolink. This is notable because am currently the deputy director of King I was promoted once in the six years remained unchanged for generations— when I started in this industry, there County Metro’s rail division. I have had prior to working for her. In the seven most notably, the role women play in were not a lot of people who looked wonderful female and male mentors and years since I started working for her, childcare. Work-life balance is tricky like me making decisions. And I am have had many opportunities to grow I have been promoted four times into for anyone, but particularly difficult for bringing my lived experience to that in my career—from going to China as positions of increasing influence and women trying to advance into lead- decision-making activity; I am, by my part of the Institute for Transportation exposure. ership positions while maintaining an presence in the process, including and Development’s Mobilize Summit in When I look back on my career, I am active presence in their children’s lives. the people in the under-represented Yichang to present on the importance proud of where I have come from and I In other words, with all the prog- communities we serve. I hope my expe- of long-range planning, to participat- am appreciative of the help I have had ress women have made over the last riences can help pave an easier path ing as a mentor in the Transit Center’s along the way. My goal is to do the century, and with all the contributions for the many women of color who are first Women Changing Transportation same for people who are sometimes made by women recognized annually in seeking careers in transportation. Mentorship Program, to being a part of overlooked—namely women and peo- Leadership APTA’s Class of 2019. ple of color—that was done for me. As I have had many opportunities to leaders, we have an obligation to lift up grow and demonstrate my skills and those who are coming after us and to As a leader, I believe that the changing now have a diverse portfolio and skillset constantly look for ways to bring more to draw from as I continue to find ways perspectives and experiences to the ‘workplace’ can serve to be transformational to contribute to the industry. If I told table. Our industry is stronger when we my younger self in the beginning of raise up and amplify diverse voices and for women in transportation and create my career what my journey would be, perspectives. career opportunities for our industry. 8 | PASSENGER TRANSPORT ‘‘ 2021 MOBILITY CONFERENCE FTA Panelists Discuss Priorities and the Future FTA ACTING ADMINISTRATOR Nuria bating climate change and advancing mask requirement will help us do that,” systemic barriers and giving individuals Fernandez and three FTA staff members equity. “We need to plan our communi- she said. and communities the fair chance to par- participated on a panel discussing the ties in a way that makes space for new FTA has hosted listening sessions ticipate fully in everything our country Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities technologies like e-scooters, and also on the mask requirement, held panel offers,” she said. “Transit is key to cre- to improve safety, promote equity, help for better options for people who bike discussions and stakeholder calls and ating a level playing field, taking people combat climate change, support eco- and walk. Looking at transportation has posted FAQs on its website that to jobs to schools to social activities, nomic recovery and how the agency is with a broader lens will improve access provide more information about enforce- regardless of whether they own a car supporting these efforts. to public transit systems and open the ment, applicability and implementation. or can drive.” But for this to happen, Subash Iyer, chief counsel, said he doors of possibility,” he explained. Buchanan encouraged public transit she emphasized, equity and accessi- previously worked as risk counsel at the Henrika Buchanan, chief safety systems to reach out to FTA with com- bility principles need to be interwoven New York MTA, so he has seen firsthand officer, spoke about FTA’s efforts to ments and questions and to use FTA as with transportation decision-making, how “essential transit is, especially in a promote the federal mask requirement a partner and resource as they imple- from the earliest planning stages and crisis like the one we have seen for the for transit. “We need to keep our transit ment the mask requirement. throughout operations. past year.” At FTA, his focus is on com- workers and passengers safe, and the Selene Dalton-Kumins, associate While the pandemic has brought administrator for civil rights, reinforced challenges, Dalton-Kumins added, “it’s FTA’s commitment to promote mobility important to work together to ensure throughout the nation’s transportation that communities of color and low-in- network. “Equitable, accessible public come populations do not bear the brunt transit is a foundation for breaking down of these changes.”

Mobility-as-a-Service: Emerging Ideas and Applications THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS scape. Because of fragmented gover- provided new opportunities for public nance, she said, regions lack common transit systems to integrate the digital, goals and shared strategies to facilitate SUCCESSFUL MOBILITY CONFERENCE physical and operational elements of multi-modal services that cross juris- mobility services. While ridership has dictional boundaries. There are, how- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 declined overall during the pandemic, ever, opportunities to overcome these he noted that the “pandemic forced • We need to challenge racism many bus routes have retained rider- barriers by collaboration among cities, changes on us that we knew were com- (anti-racism) and advocate for ship levels and have been the primary ­public transit agencies and shared ing, . . . but instead of having years to equitable alternatives (advancing mode of transportation for essential mobility providers, she explained. prepare, they are here now. We had to equity). workers over the last year and bicycle Mukherjee talked about emerging learn to be flexible, more innovative and usage has increased exponentially. trends, saying that at CapMetro the • It is not enough to be reactive; efficient. We prioritized and made tough ­Mobility-as-a-Service trends both during agency had seen 18 straight months of we need to be proactive. choices. Our customers’ personal and the pandemic and looking forward was ridership growth before the pandemic work lives have been upended, resulting • We need to address racism the topic of discussion at a panel during struck. Collaboration with partners is in changing needs that must be met.” ­explicitly, but not necessarily APTA’s Mobility Conference. key, she said, during this time. The Building a stronger and more exclusively. Adelee Le Grand, CEO, Hillsbor- agency is expanding its bicycle fleet dynamic future for public transportation, ough Area Regional Transit Authority, with e-bikes and scooters, which helps Nelson said, “will require us to embrace Fernandez, who opened the sec- Tampa, FL, served as moderator. Bill the agency’s first- and last-mile solu- and serve a different world. In some ond day of the conference, thanked Nesper, executive director, League of tions and offers a personal mobility ways, the pandemic has given us a kind Congress and the Administration for American Bicyclists; Katherine Kortum, option that allows for early collabora- of Rosetta Stone for the future we need passage of the American Rescue Plan senior program officer, Transporta- tion with the community and integra- to build.” Act. She thanked the transit industry tion Research Board; and Sharmila tion which, she said, is the recipe to Banks discussed racial employees who ensured ­Mukherjee, executive vice president– success. She described an ambitious equity and said that, in the essential workers were safely planning and development at the Capi- system expansion plan called Project past year, “we have seen taken to their destinations tal Metropolitan Transportation Authority Connect, which she said was unani- an increase of attention by during the pandemic, say- (CapMetro), Austin, TX, were panelists. mously approved in November and will organizations to understand ing their commitment was Kortum discussed TRB Report 337: racism not only externally “remarkable.” She also noted The Role of Transit, Shared Modes, and MOBILITY-AS-A-SERVICE but also internally.” She cited that safety is a hallmark of Public Policy in the New Mobility Land- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 as an example the financial the current Administration, institution Blackrock and which is also “focusing on Warner Media as two large prioritizing equity, combating institutions who, in the wake climate change and sup- of the death of George Floyd porting economic recovery. and others, are not just We need to work together talking about what is happen- on these priorities,” she told ing externally, regarding racial attendees. “This is transit’s equity, but also internally. moment. I know you all will Banks explained what it join me in supporting the means to use a “racial equity Administration’s goals to lens,” saying that: promote safety and equity, while we do what we do best: provide • We need to illuminate racism to transportation options that contribute to eliminate racism. the nation’s economic recovery and, in • When we are not consciously the long run, help alleviate the climate addressing racial equity, we are crisis.” often subconsciously replicating racism. MARCH 26, 2021 | 9 2021 MOBILITY CONFERENCE Ramping Up to a New Normal in Ridership RIDERSHIP IN A POST-PANDEMIC coffee shop gets business, and the rider world was the topic of discussion at is happy; everyone wins, he said. the Mobility Conference March 17. Shaheen said she sees a positive Panelists discussed a range of topics, trend toward people wanting more road from current trends to new and differ- space for bikes and scooters due to ent approaches managers will need to the pandemic. And she sees a trend embrace when people are back to their toward more seamless routing and offices. seamless mobility. People, she said, Mark Heavey, director, marketing and “have an appetite for mobility-as-a-­ advertising, New York MTA, moderated service.” She noted that the industry the session with panelists Jameson has to work “collectively to make the Auten, deputy general manager, Kansas good things that came out of the pan- City Area Transportation Authority and demic stick and make public trans- chair of APTA’s Mobility Management portation and other modes, such as UPCOMING Committee; Mick Spiers, general man- scooters and bikes, more attractive.” ager, Umo at Cubic Transportation Sys- Auten talked about the strong part- tems; and Susan Shaheen, University of nerships his agency has with taxis, California–Berkeley. bikes and scooter companies. Creating APTA Spiers discussed the need to build these partnerships, he said, was delib- trust with riders. He said contactless erate to make it easy on riders. “We CONFERENCES fare and occupancy tools will be needed want to make sure our customers have to reassure riders of safety on board a choice on what mode they choose public transit vehicles. He also noted and that it is safe,” he explained. the need to “embrace and encourage” “We need to embrace change, shift people to cycle and walk as society our focus. We don’t need to own and looks to the future. The industry needs operate everything. It’s more important APRIL 7-8 to use incentives. For example, he said, that people get where they need to go if a rider sees a bus is full, an incentive safely.” The biggest shift, he said, how- program could offer award points for a ever, is mindset. He cautioned attend- HIGH-SPEED RAIL coffee around the corner while waiting ees that sometimes they might fail, but CONFERENCE for the next bus to appear. The local that is O.K. “That’s the way we learn.” Connecting America’s Cities AN APTA VIRTUAL EVENT

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JUNE 8-9 MOBILITY-AS-A-SERVICE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 RAIL be moving forward. Project Connect ple got on bikes, “we saw lack of vehi- includes a new rail system, a downtown cles; stores were selling out of them.” CONFERENCE transit tunnel, an expanded bus system As more people get on bikes, though, AN APTA VIRTUAL EVENT and transition to an all-electric fleet. Nesper said, the League has recognized Also important, she noted, is mobility there is a lack of cohesive networks, planning with an equity lens to ensure bike lanes, low speed streets and con- the agency’s unbanked customers are nected trails. “The lack of access and able to use cash for fares. good options further exacerbated sys- Nesper said that bicycles are part of temic inequities in health and well-be- LEARN MORE AT APTA.COM the solution to the mobility challenges ing,” he noted. of today. “We can add to the recovery Going forward, Nesper suggests by better connecting biking to transit,” there is an opportunity for people to he said. During the pandemic, people see how biking and public transit can embraced biking. It was a way to get work in their lives, and with better exercise and get to places at a safe coordination, the League and its part- social distance. Huge increases were ners can help improve the overall rider seen in bike sales as well. As more peo- experience.

10 | PASSENGER TRANSPORT People On The Move

ARLINGTON, VA—Diana Mendes, Regional Transportation Authority, Bay a key role in many projects during his served in a similar capacity at the New AICP, has been Area Rapid Transit, CalTrain and New tenure, including the York City DOT and most recently was named HNTB’s corpo- York City Metropolitan Transportation Bayonne Bridge Nav- interim president and global head of rate president of infra- Authority. For APTA, he is a member of igational Clearance community for GetCharged Inc. structure and mobility the High-Speed & Intercity Passenger Program in New York equity, a new position Rail Committee. and New Jersey, responsible for shap- Desen has more Hampton Roads DALLAS, TX—Johannes “John” ing transportation than 30 years of expe- Bridge-Tunnel Expan- Merkler, AIA, NCARB, has joined and mobility equity rience in all phases sion in Virginia, MTA Huitt-Zollars as direc- Mendes McLaughlin policy through col- of design, including Open Road Tolling tor of transit in the laboration with federal, state and local working with FTA, Program and NY MTA Central Business firm’s Los Angeles agency leaders. Mendes has more than FRA, the Federal District Tolling Program. office. Merkler brings 35 years in the industry, including five Highway Administra- HDR also has named Theresa more than 30 years of Desen years with HNTB. She most recently tion and the Surface McClure as strate- experience in senior served as the firm’s Mid-Atlantic Divi- Transportation Board, related to the gic communications leadership roles for sion president. Prior to that, she was planning and design of rail infrastructure director for the firm’s several global engi- Merkler HNTB’s transit and rail market sector projects. transportation prac- neering firms, where leader. For several years, Mendes has tice. In this role, she he has managed design and construc- been an adjunct professor at Rutgers will help lead commu- tion of transportation, institutional, retail University, teaching the National Tran- HOUSTON, TX—AECOM has pro- nication efforts with and office facilities projects, including sit Institute’s Advanced Environmental moted Lori Labrum, the national cross the $14M Redondo Beach Transit McClure Justice seminar. Her notable career PE, to the position sector, which includes Center, CA; the Porter Square Subway achievements include serving as chair of senior transit/rail 130 practitioners in 24 areas. With Station–Red Line Extension, Boston; of APTA’s Legislative Committee to division manager and nearly 20 years of industry experience, and the Government Center Station for develop Surface Transportation Autho- Steve Lowry, PE, McClure is well versed in delivering Miami-Dade Transit, FL. rization Recommendations (she now to senior program communication efforts that include serves as a member of the committee); delivery director, underrepresented and hard-to-reach receiving the American Road & Trans- transportation in its Labrum populations, with her expertise applied SEATTLE, WA—Sound Transit portation Builders Association’s Ethel S. Houston office. Each have more than to all transportation market sectors and has named Jonté Birchland Lifetime Achievement Award; 30 years’ experience. Labrum provides across major geographies in the U.S. ­Robinson as chief and being recognized as COMTO’s engineering and planning experience and Canada. diversity, equity and Executive of the Year. Also, for APTA, for public transit agencies, and Lowry inclusion officer. Mendes is a member of the Authoriza- provides strategic leadership and man- ­Robinson has been tion Task Force, Diversity and Inclusion agement experience for much of the NEW YORK, NY—The Metropoli- with Sound Transit Council, and High-Speed & Intercity mobility infrastructure environment. tan Transportation since 2015, most Passenger Rail and Sustainability com- Labrum’s work at Authority (MTA) has recently serving as Robinson mittees, among others. AECOM includes proj- appointed Quemuel­ acting chief diversity, ect management and Arroyo as its first equity and inclusion officer. Prior to BRT design, including all-agency chief that, she helped establish the agency’s NEW YORK, NY—Bytemark is Utah Transit Author- accessibility officer. In equal employment opportunity program, expanding its lead- ity’s 10.5-mile BRT addition to fashioning lead the Title VI program and served ership team with a project through Provo accessibility policy as deputy director of civil rights. Prior Arroyo new hire focused on and Orem. Since and initiatives, he will to joining Sound Transit, Robinson was Lowry the Canadian mar- joining AECOM in serve as a key point of contact for the the Title VI coordinator and a human ket. John Pagliaro March 2020, Lowry has managed major region’s diverse community of disabil- resource consultant with Washington has been named infrastructure programs such as bridge ity rights advocates. Arroyo previously State DOT. She is a U.S. Army veteran. executive director and highway systems, BRT, high-speed for Canada. With a transit and commuter rail, tunnels and Pagliaro career spanning more subway systems. than 30 years in the payments industry, Pagliaro previously served in leadership roles at Moneris, American Express COLUMBUS, OH—Monica Jones, Canada and Royal Bank of Canada. former associate dean During almost 20 years at Moneris of students and chief Canada, Pagliaro’s clients included diversity officer for Metrolinx and other major Canadian Marietta College, has public transit agencies. been named as the Central Ohio Transit Authority’s (COTA) first —WSP USA has wel- chief equity officer. DALLAS, TX Jones comed Thomas Jones will oversee the LeBeau and Darwin­ conception, design, implementation, Desen to its national growth and evaluation of the agency’s transit and rail team. strategy surrounding equity, diversity Kitsap Transit Acquires LeBeau will serve and inclusion. She also will partner with as the transit and leaders to develop and implement strat- rail market lead, and egies, programs, policies and metrics M/V Solano Fast Ferry Desen will serve as that attract, retain and advance diversity LeBeau senior managing within and outside COTA. KITSAP TRANSIT, BREMERTON, WA, munity, in the form of a first-class spare director for transit and rail. LeBeau has added an additional high-speed vessel,” said John Clauson, Kitsap has held executive-level positions in passenger-only ferry to its fleet, with the Transit executive director. all areas of the industry, developing OMAHA, NE—HDR has named Tom purchase of the M/V Solano from the The agency is to explore the fea- relationships with agencies such as McLaughlin, PE, as president of its San Francisco Bay Area Water Emer- sibility of modifying the vessel to Houston METRO, Texas DOT, Dallas global transportation program. He gency Transportation Authority. The load passengers from the bow. As Area Rapid Transit, Denton County was previously the organization’s U.S. 125-foot-long power catamaran can a bow-loading vessel, Solano could Transportation Authority, Trinity Metro, northeast regional director of opera- travel at 32.5 knots with a full load. potentially serve as a spare on Kitsap Austin Capital Metropolitan Transporta- tions. Before joining HDR 18 years ago, “This is a great opportunity for us to Transit’s planned Southworth/Seattle tion Authority, Virginia Railway Express, McLaughlin worked as a consultant expand the fleet but also to provide a route, which is anticipated to launch Los Angeles Metro, South Florida and for New York State DOT. He played greater level of reliability to our com- this year.

MARCH 26, 2021 | 11 Closing date: Tuesday, April 2, 2021; 4 PM. supervision of professional staff engaged in For more information and to apply online the review and assessment of applicants for Solar Farm for SEPTA go to www.linktransit.com. ­VIAtrans service and the Reduced Fare pro- Link is an EOE and has a Drug/Tobacco/ gram. Also participates in the evaluation of re- THE 17.5-MEGAWATT ELK HILL Solar a whole,” said SEPTA General Manager Marijuana Free workplace. quests for reconsideration of eligibility deter- For more information on Link’s EEO policy minations. Improves and maintains contacts 2 solar farm—developed, owned and Leslie S. Richards. “Supporting the go to www.linktransit.com. in the local medical, mental health and human operated by Lightsource bp—is oper- development of local renewable energy service fields and the local disability commu- ational. The facility, located in Franklin is another way we can deepen our nity. Develops and directs the VIA travel train- MANAGER, RAIL County, PA, will generate an estimated positive environmental impact, and this ing program and implements the VIAtrans Late Cancellation/No Show Policy. Assists in the 27,377 MWh of solar energy, or nearly premier project will start the charge in NFTA-METRO career opportunity Manager, Rail. This is highly responsible supervisory review of service delivery policies, procedures, 10 percent of the Southeastern Penn- achieving our long-term and ambitious and delegated administrative duties inher- and new initiatives. Creates and distributes sylvania Transportation Authority’s sustainability goals in this vital field, ent in coordinating rail transportation and statistical and narrative reports. Bachelor’s (SEPTA) 380,000 MWh per year electric- which will only become more important maintenance functions for the Metro Rail degree in Liberal Arts, Public Administration or a health-related field; two (2) years of public ity demand. in the future.” system. Duties include performing all dele- gated administrative activities involving such transportation service planning or ADA policy “Transit is inherently sustainable, “We’re thrilled to partner with SEPTA, areas as developing and establishing goals experience; or an equivalent combination of and this is just another example of how an organization committed to its sus- and objectives, assisting in the evaluation of education and experience. solar investment benefits not just the tainability goals, while supporting devel- existing service levels together with making For a full job description and to apply environment, but the transit industry as opment of new solar energy sources recommendations relative to service level im- please visit our website at www.viainfo.net. provements. Responsibilities include coordi- Equal Opportunity Employer within the state to create nating productivity studies and improvement VIA values diversity and inclusion. jobs in local communities efforts and performing benchmarking and during these challenging special analyses to monitor and evaluate per- SACRAMENTO REGIONAL times,” said Kevin Smith, formance, utilization, and operations. A Bachelor’s degree in public administra- TRANSIT DISTRICT chief executive officer tion, business administration, engineering, or CLERK TO THE BOARD of Lightsource bp in the related field and ten (10) years of progressively Americas. responsible experience in transportation $74,148.00 - $103,800.00 Annually (Plus Excellent Benefits) In addition to providing (rail-related preferred), including at least four years of supervisory experience, or an equiv- The purpose of this position is to assist cost-competitive, locally alent combination of education, training, and the Board of Directors and District staff in the generated renewable energy, experience. conduct of its business by performing duties Elk Hill Solar 2 created 100 For more information and to apply online mandated by state law, agency ordinances, ad- visit: Jobs.nfta.com ministrative code and Board directives. This is jobs during the construction accomplished by managing meeting agendas, of the facility. This project is coordinating meeting ancillaries, overseeing one of two solar farms that PURCHASING MANAGER subcommittees, writing, editing, maintaining Elk Hill Solar 2, developed under a power purchase agreement SEPTA and Lightsource bp and recording resolutions, minutes, motions, between SEPTA and Lightsource bp, is helping advance energy SANTA CRUZ and information items, maintaining calendars, and sustainability priorities for both the agency and the Com- announced on Earth Day in METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT preparing documents and correspondence, monwealth of Pennsylvania. 2020. $83,657.60 - $106,766.40 annually. Salaries are filing, distributing and retrieving documents, on a six-step salary range schedule. preparing payroll, tracking information, and Under general direction of the Chief Fi- recording, analyzing and interpreting and nancial Officer (CFO), the Purchasing Manager reporting data. plans, organizes, directs, develops, and coordi- This position will remain open until filled CLASSIFIEDS nates the activities of the Purchasing depart- with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2021. ment, including contracting and purchasing; For complete information on positions and The Public Transit Marketplace—­ APTA Member APTA Non-Member ensures compliance with applicable Federal, application filing instructions, please visit Passenger Transport Classified Ads are 1 insertion* $1.65 per word $1.90 per word State, and local laws and regulations; performs Sacramento Regional Transit District’s website the marketplace for public transit. Multiple insertions* (with no copy change) $1.50 per word $1.70 per word complex procurement activities; performs at www.sacrt.com or contact the Human Re- Display classifieds / column inch rate $80.00 $95.00 other duties as assigned. sources Department at (916) 556-0298. SacRT For more information and a complete job encourages women and minorities to apply TO PLACE AN AD: E-mail the requested date(s) Minimum charge $95.00 $95.00 description and to apply, please go to our and will make reasonable efforts to accommo- of publication to: [email protected]. Mailing Logo Placement (per issue) $45.00 $45.00 website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/ date applicants with disabilities. address is: Passenger Transport, 1300 I Street, NW, Affidavits $3.50 $3.50 careers/scmtd SacRT is an Equal Opportunity and Affir- Suite 1200 East, Washington, DC 20005. Ad copy Blind box fee $25.00 $25.00 mative Action EOE/AA Employer - Minorities/ is not accepted by phone. DEADLINE: 3 p.m., Minimum charge $95.00 $95.00 Women/Disabled/Veterans. EST, Friday, one week prior to publication date. To estimate the price of your ad, you may use Microsoft Word’s “word count.” DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ INFORMATION: Phone (202) 496-4877. * Non-Commissionable PROGRAM MANAGER The Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional SACRAMENTO REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT FOR SALE HELP WANTED Rail Authority is a relatively new transit au- thority created by the State of California ADA COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR SALE to plan, design, and deliver the proposed 42 mile, 7-station Valley Link passenger rail $117,780 - $164,844 annually GENFARE ODYSSEY FAREBOX project connecting the Dublin/Pleasanton (Plus Excellent Benefits) SPARE PARTS BART station in Alameda County with the Final Filing Date: Until Filled The purpose of this position is to manage, Items to be sold preferably as a complete lot. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER approved ACE North Lathrop Station in San Joaquin County, with a potential second implement, and monitor accessible services Individual parts purchase will be considered. Link Transit meets an essential part of the programs which may include paratransit For a detailed parts list please contact: transportation needs of the communities and phase to Stockton. Over the past three years the Rail Authority has completed a Feasibility eligibility program, service contracts, staff Gary Korneck, Procurement Manager citizens of Chelan and Douglas Counties. Our support for disabled and elderly public advi- St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission Mission is to provide safe, reliable, and cost Report and will complete CEQA in the next few months. Near future next steps include NEPA sory council, oversight and policy direction on 665 Franklin Avenue N.E. effective public transportation services that compliance with the Americans with Disabili- St. Cloud, MN 56304 promote citizen access to work, recreation, and 30% design. The Deputy Executive Director/Program ties Act (ADA) and other applicable state and Phone: 320-529-4488 commerce and public services. federal laws. This is accomplished by planning Email: [email protected] Link is looking for a Planning & Develop- Manager directs and oversees the design and construction of the $2.5 billion Valley Link proj- and budgeting for the unit, overseeing and ment Manager to help move us forward into delegating work, establishing department the next 30 years of public service. The right ect. The position oversees internal staff and the general engineering contractor and program policy, developing, managing, coordinating, person for this position will be able to work and monitoring District policy as it relates to collaboratively with Link staff, local officials, management support services consultants. The salary range is $200,000 to $260,000. ADA compliance, participating as a member agencies and organizations. Create and pres- of management in meetings and committees, ent reports, presentations, and recommenda- Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. The ideal candidate will be coordinating and collaborating with other BIDS/PROPOSALS tions to internal stakeholders, governmental departments on accessibility requirements, agencies, and the community. Manage proj- someone who is visionary, a strong leader, and who has experience in delivering a mega pas- identifying, monitoring, and evaluating activ- PUBLIC NOTICE ects and programs such as the implementa- senger rail project, which includes the devel- ities that affect ADA requirements, adminis- tion of recommendations from the current tering and staffing disabled and elderly public REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 1-3379 transportation study. Develop cost-effective opment of effective and external partnerships. This position is open until filled, with the advisory council, developing, managing, and RAIL TOW VEHICLE improvement strategies that will increase ef- supervising appeals program, and represent- ficiency to meet the needs of our community. first review of applicants on April 2, 2021. For Orange County Transportation Authority more information on the position and the full ing the District to disabled/senior groups and A bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, agencies on issues pertaining to persons with invites proposals from qualified contractors to Transportation Planning/Engineering, or job description visit www.valleylinkrail.com/ provide one rail tow vehicle. employment. disabilities and older adults. related field and 5 years’ experience with bus For complete information on positions Proposals are due at or before 2:00 p.m., planning, transit operations and infrastructure Pacific Time, April 14, 2021. and application filing instructions, please visit design is required. Sacramento Regional Transit District’s website The RFP may be downloaded at https:// Link is a leading edge public transporta- cammnet.octa.net at www.sacrt.com or contact the Human Re- tion provider with our battery electric buses sources Department at (916) 556-0298. SacRT and inductive charging system. We offer supe- ACCESSIBLE SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR encourages women and minorities to apply rior health and retirement benefits as well as a and will make reasonable efforts to accommo- solid commitment to work-life balance, which VIA Metropolitan Transit, in San Antonio, is date applicants with disabilities. provides employees the tools to thrive both at hiring an Accessible Services Administrator. SacRT is an Equal Opportunity and Affir- work and outside of work. This position is responsible for administration mative Action EOE/AA Employer - Minorities/ Salary range $94,658 to $118,215 annu- of the ADA Complementary Paratransit eligi- Women/Disabled/Veterans. ally. Starting wage DOE. bility determination process, to include the

12 | PASSENGER TRANSPORT ANN ARBOR AREA TRANSPORTATION cles and full time employees. Salary: $130,111 - $162,640 (Annually) relations. This is an excellent opportunity that AUTHORITY (THERIDE) • Direct service planning input to develop- Talent Acquisition Consultant: JM/JB Clas- offers attractive compensation, relocation, and ment of the annual service plan, outlining sification Title: Director, Service Development equal opportunity. SMART values diversity at DEPUTY CEO, FINANCE AND changes that will be introduced in the Posting Date: Mar 17, 2021 all levels of its workforce — women and mi- ADMINISTRATION upcoming year. Closing Date: Apr 6, 2021 11:59:00 PM norities are encouraged to apply. To be consid- The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority • Ensure service standards are met and (MDT) Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Perma- ered, please go to https://www.KL2connects. (TheRide), which operates fixed-route bus, decisions comply with the Transit Service nent Full-time Union: Management com/openings, select the SMART listing, and commuter bus, paratransit, vanpool and air- Policy approved by Council Department: Edmonton Transit Service upload your letter of interest, resume, salary port service in the thriving Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti • Ensure integration of long-term mass tran- Work Location(s): 15th Floor Edmonton expectations, and 4-5 professional references area -- home of the University of Michigan -- is sit plans with ETS service plans, in support Tower, 10111 104 Avenue, Edmonton T5J 0J4 (preferably supervisory and including name, looking for an experienced transportation pro- of City Plan goals Visit www.edmonton.ca/careers for infor- title, phone, email address, and relationship to fessional to serve as Deputy CEO, Finance and • Lead the team in review of service related mation on how to apply you). For more information on this exciting op- Administration. components of LRT expansion, such as portunity contact KL2 Connects LLC’s Christian With over 120 buses, paratransit, and ser- approval of the Annual Operations Plan Kent at [email protected]. Thank vice vehicles, and 270 employees, TheRide’s for the Valley Line Southeast and coordi- GENERAL MANAGER you for your interest in SMART! $43M operating and $6.4M capital budgets nating review of LRT expansion projects support 35 routes carrying over 6.4 million • Lead activities related to regional transit SUBURBAN MOBILITY AUTHORITY FOR riders/yr to over 1,500 stops throughout the service including building relationships REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION (SMART) region. with regional stakeholders, contract man- How would you like to work alongside a Reporting directly to the CEO, the DCEO-FA agement and regional service planning committed staff, in a vibrant and engaged will oversee, coordinate, and direct TheRide’s • Implementation of service planning com- community, in one of the most culturally di- MANAGER OF SERVICE PLANNING financial, planning (service development), ponents from the Transit Strategy and ad- verse areas of the country? KL2 Connects LLC AND SCHEDULING purchasing, and information technology de- vancing related infrastructure and capital has been retained by the Suburban Mobility VIA Metropolitan Transit, in San Antonio, is partments. requirements Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) hiring for a Manager of Service Planning and He/she will work with the CEO and other • Actively participate in the development of to identify candidates for the position of Scheduling. This position reports to the Di- Deputy CEOs to provide leadership, manage- strategies for the Branch and in alignment General Manager. SMART is the public transit rector of Capital and Service Planning for VIA’s ment, and oversight necessary to ensure TheR- with the City’s Service Innovation and operator serving suburban Metro Detroit in service planning and scheduling functions. ide has appropriate processes, procedures and Performance Branch, Council, the City Plan partnership with the Detroit Department of Assists the Director in divisional operations, systems in place to make informed decisions, and the budget Transportation. The Authority operates 44 including prioritization of major work assign- achieve its overall aims, and run efficiently, • Providing relevant business data to guide linehaul and three park-and-ride bus routes in ments. Aides the Director in preparation of while remaining financially sustainable. decision making to meet the goals of citi- Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties. As of the division’s manpower and budget activities. He/she will also foster excellent relation- zen-centered service delivery 2008, SMART has the third highest ridership of Organizes, directs, and monitors the work in ships with staff, as well as with regional and • Anticipate business opportunities, influ- Michigan’s transit systems. SMART is at an ex- Service Planning and Scheduling Department. community partners, and the State and Fed- ence policy, planning and initiatives, and citing point in its history and this position will This position supervises and directs the activ- eral governments, to advance TheRide’s mis- foster a culture of accountability through play a key role in its future. Reporting directly ities of the service planners, service analysts, sion to provide first-class service that is safe, performance measurement to the Board of Directors the General Man- schedulers, and service checker staff. Respon- affordable, and reliable. • Integrate multi-disciplinary teams to work ager will be a charismatic, effective, proactive sible for VIA’s annual and five-year transit AAATA/TheRide offers a competitive sal- collaboratively with stakeholders support- communicator and relationship builder with service plans, triannual transit service changes ary and benefits and is an equal opportunity ing corporate priorities political acumen and good judgment. He/she and annual National Transit Database (NTD) employer. • Build new and innovative collaborative will have proven track record of bringing com- and transit performance reports. Coordinates For a complete job description and details partnerships with external agencies, or- munities together, building consensus, and Long Range Comprehensive Strategic Plan on how to apply, go to www.harrisrand.com ders of government, community orga- advocating for diversity. As the Chief Executive and High-Capacity Transit Corridor planning and click on “Current Searches,” or submit a nizations, and internal departments and Officer he/she will be directly responsible for with the Strategic Planning department. cover letter, resume and salary requirements branches all Authority operations and activities, subject A Bachelors (Master’s Degree preferred) in in confidence to Christopher Boylan, at Harris What does success look like? to legislation, by-laws, and policies, limitations, Business Administration, Planning, Engineer- Rand Lusk Executive Search: cboylan@harris- • Apply knowledge or training and/or edu- and budgets established by the Board. This ing, Economics, Finance, Transportation, or rand.com cation in Urban Planning, Civil Engineer- position requires a Bachelor’s (Master’s or Juris related field and at least 7 years of applicable ing, Transportation or Transit Planning or Doctor preferred) in public administration, work experience in transit and transportation other related disciplines business administration, urban or regional planning and policy analysis, or an equivalent • Utilize experience in senior leadership planning, transportation management, or combination. This experience must include 3 DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND roles with a large, complex organization similar field. It requires at least five years in years of transit service planning, and transit SCHEDULING; JOB NUMBER: 40509 • Integrate multi-disciplinary teams to work a senior management public/private sector scheduling. Must be able to organize and Get the inside scoop on this exciting opportu- collaboratively with stakeholders support- agency position; effective verbal/written direct the technical work of other planners, nity by listening to Carrie Hotton-MacDonald, ing corporate priorities communication skills; a willingness to meet schedulers, and analyst. Branch Manager of Edmonton Transit Service • Think strategically to address large, com- with the public on matters of transportation For a full job description and to apply and Sarah Feldman, Director of Business Inte- plex issues, to manage emergent projects planning, demand management, and transit please visit our website at www.viainfo.net. gration and Workforce Development at ETS in while steering dynamically programs; and experience in union relations, Equal Opportunity Employer this exclusive podcast (bit.ly/3bPJU8q). Hone • Actively participate in the development of financial management and budgetary con- VIA values diversity and inclusion. in on the valuable insights they share with strategies for the Branch and in alignment trols, and intergovernmental and community our listeners, with topics ranging from the with the City’s Service Innovation and Per- mandate of the branch and position, to the formance Branch different ways the Director will be supporting • Build a respectful workplace culture Three Exciting Caltrain Career Opportunities the Bus Network Redesign. To view a transcript through a values-based influencer ap- of the conversation, visit bit.ly/2QcqsKH. proach and work collaboratively with the San Mateo County Transit District

The Role: • Balance strategic planning with executive level consulting and communication skills Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) is a fully integrated, progressive, easy-to-use public • Understand complex municipal subject transit system that provides over 80 million matter and build influential relationships rides each year. Transit plays an important with Council, external agencies, orders of role in city building and ETS service includes government, community organizations, and internal departments and branches conventional bus, LRT and paratransit service. The Director, Planning and Scheduling is • Communicate with strong political acu- men, strategic planning, issue resolution an integrator that is accountable for building a transit system that advances the City’s vision and decision-making skills by supporting ridership growth, modal shift • Present complex ideas to diverse audi- ` and changing urban form. This involves the ences, build positive relationships and development of optimally designed transit establish clear expectations Director of Engineering routes and schedules to meet the objectives of • Service excellence, embracing diversity Director, Capital Program Delivery and promoting inclusiveness Edmonton’s Transit Strategy and provide safe, Deputy Director, Railroad Systems Engineering fast and convenient service for customers; • Align leadership, organizational climate determining capital and operating budget re- and resources to support the corporation’s quirements related to service plans; planning strategic management framework How would you like to work for a progressive transit agency, alongside a committed staff, in a vibrant and service interventions to respond to detours; • Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural engaged community, in one of the most beautiful areas of the country? KL2 Connects LLC has been retained Commitments of Safe; Helpful; Account- by the San Mateo County Transit District to identify candidates for three Caltrain positions: (1) Director of and managing activities related to special Engineering, (2) Director, Capital Program Delivery, and (3) Deputy Director, Railroad Systems Engineering. events and regional partnerships. able; Integrated; and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. The Director, Planning & Scheduling pro- Caltrain provides commuter rail service along the San Francisco Penin- vides leadership and strategic management For more information on the City’s Cultural sula, through the South Bay to San Jose and Gilroy. Its vision is to provide for three (3) units/functions including: plan- Commitments, please visit (http://bit. a safe, reliable, sustainable modern rail system that meets the growing ning (service planning, facility design and ly/3bH2Ztv). mobility needs of the San Francisco Bay Area region. operations, detour planning/implementation, • Demonstrate the foundational competen- accessibility planning and travel training); cies, key behaviours and attributes of the Our railroad has a 150-year history of serving the San Francisco Bay scheduling (scheduling, shift design, maps, City’s six leadership competencies: Cour- Area peninsula, and in recent years, we have become a regional and data management and analytics); regional and age, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, national force and a key link in the future high-speed rail (HSR) net- special services (regional contracted service, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker work. Our most exciting chapter is being written -- Caltrain is going electric! special events and charters). Reporting to and Creative Innovator. For more informa- The $1.9 billion Caltrain Modernization Program will electrify Caltrain and upgrade its performance, operating the Director are three managers and support tion on the City’s leadership competen- cies, please visit (http://bit.ly/2PLbz1w). efficiency, capacity, safety, and reliability. The Caltrain Modernization Program includes the electrification of staff with over thirty full time employees in the existing Caltrain corridor between San Francisco and San Jose and the replacement of Caltrain’s diesel trains the section. We are an equal opportunity employer. with high-performance Electric Multiple Units. This is the first step to realizing Caltrain’s 2040 Service Vision First year goals and deliverables: We welcome diversity and encourage ap- that anticipates delivering more than 180K daily rides for the Bay Area. • Direct the planning and scheduling of plications from all qualified individuals. Edmonton Transit Service routes and 1 Permanent, Full-time position Come be a part of one of the transit industry’s most consequential public projects in the nation! SMCTD is schedules ensuring efficient and respon- Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Mon- an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values diversity at all levels of its workforce — women sive routes for the users, managing within day - Friday and minorities are encouraged to apply. approved budgeted service hours, vehi- For more information, go to https://www.KL2connects.com/openings. There you will find a full brochure on the positions with job description and other relevant information. To apply, select the appropriate Caltrain listing, and upload your letter of interest, resume, salary expectations,MARCH and 4-5 professional 26, 2021 refer- | 13 ences (preferably supervisory and including their name, title, phone, email address, and relationship to you). For more information, please contact KL2’s Robert Babbitt at [email protected].