Saturday, May 25, 2019
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Latinos In Transit Joins APTA Diversity and Inclusion Council
On May 19,
2019 the APTA Diversity and Inclusion Council held a meeting at the APTA Mobility
Conference in Louisville, Ky. Chaired by Nathaniel Ford, Sr., Council Chair, a
motion was made to add a seat to the Diversity and Inclusion Council Steering
Committee for Latinos In Transit. The motion was unanimously passed by the
committee members. Alva Carrasco, Vice President of the Board of Latinos In
Transit, thanked the committee members and pledged commitment on behalf of the
Board of Directors. “LIT’s recently signed cooperative agreement with APTA has reinvigorated
our board’s commitment to serving our members, partner transit agencies and
sponsors. We are looking forward to
participating on the committee,” said Alva Carrasco.
Friday, May 10, 2019
Welcome Long Beach Transit!
Long Beach Transit (LBT) is the latest California transit agency to show LIT their support and commitment to diversity in the workplace. We are thankful for their generous contribution in support of LIT's mission and goals. Gracias LBT!
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Save the Date for LIT's Inaugural Leadership Summit
September 14, 2019
NEW LOCATION - Newport Beach, Ca.
Featuring Terry Garcia Crews, FTA Administrator Region 3, as the luncheon speaker.
Latino transit professionals are joining the industry in record numbers, yet Latinos make up the smallest number of executive leadership. The LIT Leadership Summit will provide a forum for Latino transit leaders to share best practices and help prepare Latinos In Transit for the next level.
Summit program, registration and sponsorship opportunity information will be available soon. Recruiters are encouraged to attend. Email us as LITLeadershipSummit@gmail.com for more information.
Valley Transportation Authority Sponsors LIT
LIT is proud to announce Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) as a supporter of LIT's mission and goals to advance the development of Latinos and other minorities in the transportation industry.
Thursday, May 2, 2019
LIT Family Keeps Growing
