This morning the RTA met with agency leaders at CTA, Metra, and Pace to discuss the approaching fiscal cliff, budget gap numbers for the next few years, and the ongoing need for transit funding and reform. www.rtachicago.org/uploads/file...

Long thread below! 🧵👇

Yesterday's conversation on the looming transit fiscal cliffs facing Philly and Chicago was both timely and insightful. Big thank you to Jody Holton for sharing your expertise, and to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion during the webinar. youtu.be/6-p-BL6GGYo?...

Join me this afternoon for final Transportation Tuesday webinar, “What’s next for the transit fiscal cliff: A conversation between Chicago and Philadelphia” to hear how @septaphilly.bsky.social is currently addressing their budget cuts. rtachicago.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

This week at #APTAtransform25, APTA elected @rtachicago.bsky.social Executive Director Leanne Redden as our new Chair!
Hear directly from @lreddenrta.bsky.social on the 3 strategies she'll pursue over the next year > aptapassengertransport.com/the-power-of...
#PublicTransitImpact #TransitIsEssential

I look forward to working with leaders across the country to address these challenges and advance solutions that will strengthen public transit and the communities we serve. #APTAtransform25

In addition to these important discussions, I was deeply honored to be officially sworn in as APTA Chair. The challenges ahead for the transportation industry are significant: securing sustainable funding, ensuring equitable access, strengthening safety, and preparing our workforce for the future.

This week I had the privilege of attending @apta-info.bsky.social TRANSform Conference, where I got to reconnect with transportation professionals from across the nation to engage in conversations about the future of transit -- covering equity, community building, safety and security, and more.

Good morning from APTA's TRANSform Opening Session! We're kicked off by APTA CEO Paul Skoutelas; new Chair @lreddenrta.bsky.social, Executive Director, RTA Chicago; and Immediate Past Chair MJ Maynard-Carey, CEO, RTC of Southern Nevada.

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The conference hasn’t even officially started yet, but we’ve hit the ground running with a day full of committee meetings. Special thanks to FTA Administrator Marc Molinaro for joining us for many of these conversations—FTA is a critical partner in advancing transit’s priorities at the federal level

I'm honored to be sworn in as Chair of @apta-info.bsky.social at this weekend's TRANSform Conference. #APTAtransform25 Excited to continue advancing transit alongside so many dedicated leaders.

While I'm still getting used to social media, follow along for updates on this journey.