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.

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

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)

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

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. 1/3

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

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.

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.

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.

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...

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

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.

The Association welcomes April Rai, President and CEO of @comtohq as moderator for our keynote discussion with Lincoln Room Strategies CEO Lynda Tran during the 60th Annual Fall Conference & Expo.

Final days of #transitmonth! Let’s finish strong by supporting our industry. Celebrate by seeing where transit can take you and take advantage of free ride programs for youth and seniors offered year-round.

Don’t miss the early bird discount ending October 1! Join us in Long Beach, Nov. 5–7, for the California Transit Association’s 60th Annual Fall Conference & Expo with sessions, an interactive Expo, informational tech tours, and networking.

Hear the full story in KQED’s latest podcast by reporter Adhiti Bandlamudi, and celebrate how transit brings people together this #TransitMonth.

Public transit is more than a ride. It saves 6 billion gallons of gas nationwide every year, helping our planet and our communities. #transitmonth #connectingus #publictransit

Transit Month is almost over! At the end of the week, we will be sharing free and discounted ride programs available across California. Stay connected to learn more and take advantage of these opportunities. #connectingus #transitmonth

This Transit Month, explore how transit apps enhance your travel experience with real-time updates, route planning, and schedule access. These tools make public transportation more convenient and reliable for riders! #connectingus #transitmonth

Today, Governor Newsom signed into law, AB 1207 (Irwin) and SB 840 (Limón) to reauthorize California's landmark Cap-and-Invest program. (1/2)

Executive Director Michael Pimentel responds to climate and energy affordability legislation signed by Governor Newsom this morning (1/2)

This morning at 9:30 a.m., Governor Newsom will sign key bills on climate and energy affordability. Join the livestream on the Governor's social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram). The event will also be available to TV stations via LiveU Matrix under "California Governor."

Did you know that individuals who utilize public transit save an average of $13,000 annually compared to the costs of driving?

The California Transit Association was proud to join this year's Mobility 21 Summit.

A tremendous week of learning, collaboration and celebration with our transit partners at the American Public Transportation Association’s Transform! Congrats to all of this year’s award recipients - it’s a testament to the innovative leadership California is bringing to the #transit industry.

Transit Month continues! With just 2 weeks left, stay tuned as we share more resources and information to keep riders connected and informed. #transitmonth #connectingus

The California Transit Association is proud to celebrate Latino Heritage Month! Association member, San Diego MTS is honoring the month with a special, limited-edition PRONTO card designed by local muralist, Mr B Baby/Michelle Ruby, whose art celebrates Latino culture and community pride.

💡 Did you know? Every $1 billion invested in public transportation creates and supports around 50,000 jobs, proving that transit isn’t just a ride but a driver of our economy and communities.

Start riding today with Clipper and TAP cards! Pick up a card in person at major transit stations, ticket machines, or participating retail locations. You can also purchase and load your card online, giving you the flexibility to manage your fare anytime, anywhere!

Happy 175th Birthday, California! As we celebrate this milestone, the California Transit Association is proud to support the policies and initiatives that keep our communities moving and thriving. Here’s to continued progress and partnership across California.

This week for Transit Month, we’re focusing on TAP and Clipper cards! Learn how to get them, where to buy or reload them, and tips for using them on your daily commute. Stay tuned for step-by-step guides!

In today's Noozhawk, LiUNA Local 585’s Anthony Mireles emphasizes the importance of reauthorizing cap-and-trade to support climate-safe infrastructure investments. These investments are crucial for reducing emissions and creating jobs. (1/2)

SacRT's fleet modernization, supported by over $75M from the TIRCP program, created hundreds of local jobs while upgrading transit for the Sacramento region. We urge legislators to reauthorize Cap-and-Trade this year through 2045 to keep California working and moving.

Join the California Transit Association and Long Beach Transit (LBT) for Tech Tours during the 60th Annual Fall Conference & Expo.

We're one week away from the 2025 Mobility 21 Summit! The California Transit Association is looking forward to joining the action this year as we work with industry partners to shape the future of #Transit in California. Stop by Booth 41 to check in and enter to win some transit swag!

Why Public Transit Matters! Choosing public transit instead of driving alone can cut CO₂ emissions by up to 55%, which means cleaner air and a healthier planet.

In Orange County, the upcoming OC Streetcar received $28M from the TIRCP program. When it opens, it will provide a new mobility option for 7,300 daily riders. (1/2)

New @apta-info.bsky.social data shows public transportation is driving economic growth! The new public transportation fact book shows ridership is having huge impacts nationwide, even more reason why California should continue to fund public transit through cap-and-trade.

From NorCal to SoCal, September is packed with transit events, activities, and fun for everyone! Whichever mode of transit you’re taking, there’s something happening near you.

Cap-and-Trade is essential to transit. Projects like the LAX Extension, which received $40M from the state's TIRCP program, are critical to our transportation future. It will serve 82,000 riders daily, connecting communities and reducing congestion. (1/2)

Celebrate Transit Month with us all September long! From community events to clipper card tutorials, there’s something for everyone. Hop on board and follow along for updates! 🚍

Cap-and-Trade investments in transit tackle overlapping challenges including congestion, pollution, climate change, and economic disparity. (1/3)

Transit agencies across California depend on Cap-and-Trade funding certainty for capital projects and operations.

Cap-and-Trade is essential to transit projects statewide. The newly-opened LAX/Metro Transit Center Station, serving the second-busiest airport in the nation, was a beneficiary of the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP).

Cap-and-Trade funding is essential for transit. Since 2014, funding from programs like TIRCP & LCTOP have invested $4 billion from Cap-and-Trade, reducing emissions and expanding transit networks. The benefits add up →

The California Transit Association’s 60th Annual Fall Conference & Expo is a space for the exchange of ideas, learning, and collaboration. Hear from Long Beach Transit CEO Kenneth McDonald on more reasons to join the top voices in transit this November 5–7th!

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The California Transportation Commission’s updated Needs Assessment outlines critical funding and infrastructure priorities shaping the future of transit in our state. We break down what the findings mean and what comes next for California’s transportation system.

In the most recent issue of Transit California, we sat down with Lynda Tran, CEO of Lincoln Room Strategies, former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Transportation Secretary and one of two Keynote Speakers at the 60th Annual Fall Conference & Expo.

The Climate Safe Infrastructure Coalition has sent priorities to California's Governor and Legislature following last week's rally at the Capitol. Read the letter: bit.ly/4lW8wxt