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It’s hard to believe it’s already been a few weeks since the APTA Mobility Conference in Austin! We had a fantastic time at our networking event, sponsored by Keolis North America Inc., and truly enjoyed connecting with so many of you. Up next: the APTA Legislative Conference. Stay tuned—more details on our next event are coming soon! Looking to connect with fellow transit professionals? Join LIT as a member or subscribe to our mailing list to get access to upcoming events and exclusive opportunities to grow your network. 👉 www.latinosintransit.org

Join Us for April’s Café Con LIT!  Community Voices, Strategic Choices As LIT approaches its 10-year anniversary, we’re taking time to reflect—and we want YOU to be part of shaping what’s next. Join us for a Townhall-style Café Con LIT, featuring LIT Board Members Eugenio Bonet and Rosa Medina-Cristobal, where your voice will help guide the future of our strategic plan, programs, and impact. This is your chance to help define the future of LIT. -Friday, April 18, 2025 -9:00 AM PT Register at: https://lnkd.in/gqKwbkA3 

Call for Nominations! Do you know an outstanding LIT Small Business Member or Transit Agency Member who has made a significant impact in the public transportation industry and within the LIT community? Now’s your chance to celebrate their dedication and excellence! Nominate a deserving LIT member today for: Small Business Member of the Year Transit Member of the Year Deadline to submit nominations: April 15, 2025 Nominees must be LIT members in good standing. Let’s honor those going above and beyond to advance our mission and uplift our community! Submit your nomination today! https://lnkd.in/g5j-ifpE

Don't Miss LIT's Networking Mixer at APTA Mobility LIT will host a networking mixer, sponsored by Keolis North America Inc., on April 7, 2025, from 6-8 PM during the APTA Mobility Conference in Austin, TX.  Enjoy refreshments, engage in meaningful conversations, and expand your professional network with transportation and mobility professionals from across the industry. Don't miss out—mark your calendar and register for an evening of networking and collaboration! Register here https://lnkd.in/gtmc6msi 

Now Accepting Applications! The LIT Scholarship is officially OPEN! LIT is proud to continue our commitment to workforce development by supporting the next generation of transit professionals. Our scholarship program creates opportunities for individuals pursuing degrees or certifications in fields that drive the public transportation industry forward—such as business, marketing, engineering, planning, and more. Eligibility: Students enrolled in accredited programs relevant to public transit Deadline: June 13, 2025 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g92hHE2m Let’s build the future of transit—together. To donate to our scholarship program, please visit https://lnkd.in/ehH7-pvD

Today, we honor the hardworking professionals who keep our communities moving! From bus operators and maintenance crews to planners and frontline staff, transit employees are the backbone of public transportation. At LIT, we recognize and appreciate your dedication, resilience, and commitment to providing safe, reliable, and equitable transit services every day. Your work connects people to opportunities, strengthens communities, and drives progress. Join us in thanking transit employees for their incredible contributions!

Special Congratulations to the 2025 LIT Leadership Academy Participants! Your professional development journey is about to reach new heights! We are thrilled to welcome 42 participants to this year’s LIT Leadership Academy (LITLA) and look forward to collaborating with each and every one of you. LIT will celebrate your completion of the program at the 2025 Leadership Summit, where you’ll present your capstone projects and graduate. A huge thank you to our dedicated partner, WeDriveU, for sponsoring this incredible program once again! Want to learn more about our 42 LITLA participants? Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gF67p-dd

LIT was on Fire at the Texas Transit Association Conference! 🔥 We had an incredible time connecting with everyone at the Texas Transit Association's Annual Conference in McAllen, TX! Our networking event was definitely LIT, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing partnership of Transdev North America—thank you for making it a success! A special shoutout to our Executive Director, Christina Villarreal, for leading a great workshop on structured mentorship programs, helping to shape the future of transit leadership. Also a special shout out to LIT member Oscar Gomez from El Metro Transit System for helping with the event. Next Stop: American Public Transportation Association- Mobility Conference! We’re keeping the momentum going as we head to APTA Mobility! Get ready for another unforgettable networking event—this time sponsored by Keolis North America Inc.. Stay tuned for details!

Cafe Con LIT in March will be brewing great conversation. Join us on March 21st at 9 AM PT for an insightful conversation with Asha Weinstein Agrawal about the Mineta Transportation Institute's online graduate studies in Transportation Management at San José State University. Lucas College and Graduate School of Business at SJSU, in partnership with the Mineta Transportation Institute, offers affordable and flexible programs, including: Master of Science in Transportation Management (MSTM) -Graduate Certificates in: -Transportation Safety, Security, & Emergency Management -High-Speed & Intercity Rail Management Don't miss this opportunity to learn about advancing your career in transit! Register now: https://lnkd.in/ds9s_9fX

Special Congratulations to the 2025 LIT Leadership Academy Participants! Your professional development journey is about to reach new heights! We are thrilled to welcome 42 participants to this year’s LIT Leadership Academy (LITLA) and look forward to collaborating with each and every one of you. LIT will celebrate your completion of the program at the 2025 Leadership Summit, where you’ll present your capstone projects and graduate. A huge thank you to our dedicated partner, WeDriveU, for sponsoring this incredible program once again! Want to learn more about our 42 LITLA participants? Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gF67p-dd