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
Robert Vila, Project Manager, Jacobs
Cathy Rosas, Chief Administrative Analyst, Metro
Jose Camacho, Maintenance Manager, Kinkisharyo, Int. LLC
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Get On Board Day
Whether you ride or not, public transportation is valuable to your community. Join us for Get on Board Day on April 25, 2019, to show your support for public transportation. #GetOnBoard
Saturday, April 6, 2019
APTF Now Taking Applications
LIT and MV Transportation, Inc. recently committed funds to the American Public Transportation Foundation (APTF) to sponsor a Latino In Transit! The APTF is taking applications now! The 2019 scholars will receive free registration and a travel stipend to attend APTA's 2019 TRANSform Conference, which will be held in New York, NY, October 13-16. At the conference, they will have the opportunity to attend workshops and sessions as well as meet with industry professionals from across the country. All applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 (ET) on Monday, June 17, 2019. https://www.aptfd.org/…/Pages/Scholarship-Program-Guideline…
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
AC Transit Sponsorship
The LIT Board of Directors is proud to announce receiving a sponsorship from AC Transit. Thank you AC Transit for supporting our mission!
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Feliz Cumpleaños César Chávez!
César Chávez Day March 31
Proclaimed a Federal holiday in the United States by President Obama in 2014, Cesar Chavez Day is a holiday which is celebrated annually on March 31st.
Cesar Chavez Day is celebrated all over the United States. On this day, many community and civil rights leaders take the opportunity to speak about the values of Cesar Chavez and the methods he used to make a positive impact on society. Discussions and debates also occur on this day to bring the public’s attention to key issues of the day. Issues which can include worker’s rights, medical coverage for workers, fair wages and benefits.
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