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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 4d

Executive Director Michael Pimentel will be speaking at the UITP North America Conference 2025, taking place October 20-22 in Los Angeles. Join industry leaders as they discuss innovations shaping the future of public transit.

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 5d

Plan Your Conference Stay

Discounted rooms are available for Fall Conference & Expo attendees at the Westin Long Beach and Marriott Long Beach Downtown through October 16 or until the room block fills. Secure your accommodations soon!

🔗 Register & book: caltransit.org

California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 5d

Join Caltrans’ Transit Talks on October 14, 3:00–4:00 pm to learn about the policy’s current status, key themes from public feedback, and next steps for implementation.

Register here:
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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 5d

Caltrans is finalizing its draft Director’s Transit Policy, developed in response to SB 960 (Wiener) to advance transit priority corridors that improve transit speed and reliability. (1/2)

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 6d

Join Secretary Omishakin and transit leaders across California in Long Beach, November 5–7.
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Secure your stay, book before October 16 or while rooms last:
tr.ee/CTA-60th-Hotel

California Transit Association > Events > Annual Conferences > Fall Conference & Expo

Fall Conference Expo

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 6d

A nationally recognized leader, he was appointed to the Biden-Harris Transportation Transition Team in 2020 while serving as Director of Caltrans, and brings nearly two decades of prior transportation leadership in Tennessee.

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 6d

As Secretary, Omishakin oversees eight state departments, boards and commissions encompassing more than 42,000 employees and a combined annual budget exceeding $30 billion.

California Transit Association > Events > Annual Conferences > Fall Conference & Expo

Fall Conference Expo

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 6d

The Association is honored to welcome California Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin as a speaker during the 60th Annual Fall Conference & Expo.

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 7d

Before serving as U.S. DOT Secretary, Buttigieg served two terms as Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and served seven years in the U.S. Navy Reserve, including a deployment to Afghanistan.

Join us November 5-7 in Long Beach for this milestone event.
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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 7d

As Secretary from 2021 to 2025, Buttigieg led over 60,000 infrastructure projects, enhanced transportation safety and technology, expanded airline passenger protections, and helped resolve pandemic-related supply chain issues.

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 7d

The Association is proud to welcome former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg as the keynote speaker for the 60th Annual Fall Conference & Expo.

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 7d

On Board With… Dina El-Tawansy
Transit California sat down with Dina El-Tawansy, Director of Caltrans, to discuss the future of transit in California.

Learn more at caltransit.org/newsroom

California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you to all of our sponsors for supporting this year’s Annual Fall Conference & Expo. Your commitment makes events like this possible!

If you are interested in sponsoring, contact the California Transit Association at [email protected] or (916) 446-4656.

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 11d

Celebrate community, honor Jim Ditch’s 35 years of transit leadership, and support scholarships that help students enter the public transportation field. Since its launch, the Classic has raised over $283,000 for 79 scholarships!

Learn how you can play, sponsor, or support: jimditchclassic.com

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 11d

Association members and 60th Annual Fall Conference & Expo participants are invited to join the annual Jim Ditch Golf Tournament on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at El Dorado Park Golf Course, the day before our conference kicks off.

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 12d

Secure your spot today and join industry leaders in Long Beach for this year’s Annual Fall Conference & Expo. After you register, help spread the word with our Conference Media Kit, packed with ready-to-use graphics, sample posts, email templates, and more to share across your networks.

California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 12d

Plan Your Conference Stay

Discounted rooms are available for Fall Conference & Expo attendees at the Westin Long Beach and Marriott Long Beach Downtown through October 16 or until the room block fills. Secure your accommodations soon!

🔗 Register & book: caltransit.org/Events/Annua...

California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 13d

Join Lynda and industry leaders November 5-7 in Long Beach.

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Take advantage of early-bird registration until October 1st.

California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 13d

Lynda served as CBS News Political Contributor and columnist during the 2020 campaign, was Director of Communications for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under Obama, and sits on the boards of the Mineta Transportation Institute and STV.

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 13d

With over 25 years in politics, policy, and communications, Lynda played a key role in securing passage of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act while serving as Senior Advisor to Secretary Pete Buttigieg at the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Fall Conference Expo

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 13d

The Association is proud to welcome Lincoln Room Strategies CEO Lynda Tran as a keynote speaker for the 60th Annual Fall Conference & Expo.

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 14d

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Take advantage of early-bird registration before it ends on October 1st.

California Transit Association > Events > Annual Conferences > Fall Conference & Expo

Fall Conference Expo

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 14d

Join David Kerley and former US DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg for a timely conversation on the future of transit, November 5-7 in Long Beach.

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 14d

The Association welcomes David Kerley, Emmy, Peabody, and Murrow award-winning journalist and longtime Senior Transportation Correspondent at ABC News, as the moderator for our keynote discussion featuring former US DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg during the 60th Annual Fall Conference & Expo.

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California Transit Association @caltransit.bsky.social · 15d

Join us November 5-7 in Long Beach.
🔗 caltransit.org
Take advantage of early-bird pricing before it ends on October 1st.