The Transit Authority

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System CEO Sharon Cooney discussed the achievements that led to receiving the APTA Outstanding Transit Agency Award, and the team building, collaboration, and leadership stories behind it. The discussion was recorded live on the EXPO floor at APTA's 2026 TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago, IL.

Andy Byford has led some of the world’s most complex transportation organizations through periods of transformation and change in London, Toronto, and New York. Join The Transit Authority for a live podcast recording as Byford shares insights on building a strong organizational culture, earning public trust, leading through change, and navigating the political realities of major metropolitan transportation systems. Moderator: Cherise Myers, APTA, Senior Director – Workforce Development Paneli...

In a podcast recorded live from the Products and Services Showcase at the 2026 APTA Rail Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, Amtrak leaders describe a series of notable advances. The conversation covered record ridership, the new fleet of equipment being introduced across the country, Amtrak's role in World Cup transportation, access initiatives, and generational infrastructure upgrades on the Northeast Corridor. Leaders describe how these current efforts are improving the custom...

Utah Transit Authority's (UTA) extraordinary rise as one of the most innovative, responsive, and impactful public transportation systems in the United States helped secure the 2034 Winter Olympic Games, and recognition in 2025 with an APTA Public Transportation System Achievement Award. UTA Executive Director Jay Fox will describe specific ways UTA has met the challenge of fiscal constraints, improved service for its riders, and enabled economic growth in its region.

APTA is celebrating National Mentoring Month. Tune in to this episode to hear from Doran Barnes, Chief Executive Officer at Foothill Transit, and Derik Calhoun, Chief Transportation Officer at Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and celebrate National Mentoring Month with the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Doran and Derik will share practical steps that you can take to successfully support a “mentoring culture” in your organization. You will also hear real stories that explain h...