There’s always new people to serve, needs to be met, and a story to be told. That's one of the things that highlights my passion for transit, because there really is always more work to be done.

Luther Wynder

Chief Executive Officer

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority

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The most rewarding part of transit planning is making an impact through equitable and sustainable services. The continuous learning and my community is what keeps me here.

Grace Almeida

Senior Transit Planner

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority

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I want to give back to the community and improve people's lives. I get to do that in this job, and it's very fulfilling. It makes me feel really good to affect people's lives in a positive way.

Christy Wegener

Executive Director

Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority

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Once I got involved in transit, I knew that I absolutely loved it. From the services we provide to the customers who use them regularly. It’s just extremely rewarding to help.

Eric Cartrite

Senior Program Manager

Transit @ Uber

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Community engagement led me to urban planning and transit. I focused my career around how transit can meet equity, sustainability, and livability goals. By living car-free, I relate to the work I do.

Frank Alicon

Metro Transit, Minnesota

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On my trip to Hong Kong, I noticed that better transit promotes a more active community and vibrant urban culture, which means more street food! That's why I love transit.

Earl Kaing

Senior Manager, Transit & Government Partnerships

Lyft

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During the 1997 Olympics, riding the trains and the buses at that time, trying to get to my destination, really kind of caught my eye, and I've kind of had the transit bug ever since then.

Eddie Hicks

Superintendent of Station Services

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Athority

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I was learning about food deserts and grocery store accessibility. Fascinated by how people get around, I started thinking about transit deserts and other transportation gaps, which led me here.

Hani Shamat

Program Associate

SUMC - Shared-Use Mobility Center

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There's always innovation opportunities to go above and beyond what's currently happening. With technology changing so fast, transit is part of that. I think it's been an exciting industry.

Angel Grajeda

VP of Marketing

Uber Transit

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I fell in love with transit, and so I've stuck with it to this day, but I didn't want to be in the operation. I like the planning part, so it's kind of how I got into it, and I've stayed in it.

Krystal Oldread

Transportation Planner

AECOM

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How do we get people to invest in transit? Governments want large corporations to bring in huge employers, but we ourselves don't want to invest in our region.

Jennifer Gebhard

Director CIRTA

Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority

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Working in transit means giving back to the community. If I can get them from point A to point B, if I can get them from home to dialysis or home to get their groceries, I love that.

Danny Holcomb

Transit Manager, Bus

Rio Metro Regional Transit District

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Transit holds a special place in my heart. It transcends more than just transportation; its the bridge that connects communities, and the catalyst for opportunity.

Lynda Chau

VP of Marketing

Spare

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I was always inspired by the diverse needs of humans in everyday settings, and public transportation really opened my eyes to the impact design has on how the world moves.

Fahim Shahriar

Digital Designer

Spare

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I realized that I love it so much, I get the opportunity to help the most vulnerable road users. Now I plan safety components of every single transportation project to help riders.

Mike Zayas

Mobility Administrator

Broward County Government

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I didn't even know I wanted to be in transit, but once I did, I got the bug. I thought it was amazing. I love being able to live a ‘car free’ life. It's pretty awesome.

Chad Ballentine

VP, Demand Response & Innovative Mobility

CapMetro

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I got into transit by accident. I started working for Transdev as a corporate receptionist because it was a good job. And I grew to realize just how important it is.

Stephanie Thompson

Corporate Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Transdev US

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Our aim is to deliver an incredible experience to all involved in our services — from service administrators to drivers, and, most importantly, paratransit riders.

Kristoffer Vik Hansen

CEO

Spare

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We believed then, and still do today, that the best way to improve mobility for all was not to increase the number of vehicles on the road, but rather to reduce them.

Josh Andrew

COO

Spare

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Behind each route and ride lies a personal passion, a calling. We're on a quest to unveil the reasons, the dreams, and the aspirations of those who dedicate themselves to transit.

From the committed bus drivers, to the diligent operators and the visionary transit planners, their stories unfold here.

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There’s always new people to serve, needs to be met, and a story to be told. That's one of the things that highlights my passion for transit, because there really is always more work to be done.

The most rewarding part of transit planning is making an impact through equitable and sustainable services. The continuous learning and my community is what keeps me here.

I want to give back to the community and improve people's lives. I get to do that in this job, and it's very fulfilling. It makes me feel really good to affect people's lives in a positive way.

Once I got involved in transit, I knew that I absolutely loved it. From the services we provide to the customers who use them regularly. It’s just extremely rewarding to help.

Community engagement led me to urban planning and transit. I focused my career around how transit can meet equity, sustainability, and livability goals. By living car-free, I relate to the work I do.

On my trip to Hong Kong, I noticed that better transit promotes a more active community and vibrant urban culture, which means more street food! That's why I love transit.

During the 1997 Olympics, riding the trains and the buses at that time, trying to get to my destination, really kind of caught my eye, and I've kind of had the transit bug ever since then.

I was learning about food deserts and grocery store accessibility. Fascinated by how people get around, I started thinking about transit deserts and other transportation gaps, which led me here.

There's always innovation opportunities to go above and beyond what's currently happening. With technology changing so fast, transit is part of that. I think it's been an exciting industry.

I fell in love with transit, and so I've stuck with it to this day, but I didn't want to be in the operation. I like the planning part, so it's kind of how I got into it, and I've stayed in it.

How do we get people to invest in transit? Governments want large corporations to bring in huge employers, but we ourselves don't want to invest in our region.

Working in transit means giving back to the community. If I can get them from point A to point B, if I can get them from home to dialysis or home to get their groceries, I love that.

Transit holds a special place in my heart. It transcends more than just transportation; its the bridge that connects communities, and the catalyst for opportunity.

I was always inspired by the diverse needs of humans in everyday settings, and public transportation really opened my eyes to the impact design has on how the world moves.

I realized that I love it so much, I get the opportunity to help the most vulnerable road users. Now I plan safety components of every single transportation project to help riders.

I didn't even know I wanted to be in transit, but once I did, I got the bug. I thought it was amazing. I love being able to live a ‘car free’ life. It's pretty awesome.

I got into transit by accident. I started working for Transdev as a corporate receptionist because it was a good job. And I grew to realize just how important it is.

Our aim is to deliver an incredible experience to all involved in our services — from service administrators to drivers, and, most importantly, paratransit riders.

We believed then, and still do today, that the best way to improve mobility for all was not to increase the number of vehicles on the road, but rather to reduce them.