Latinos In Transit - LIT

Collaboration is essential to the and we’re excited about our renewed MOU with LIT. Our shared efforts to support leadership development, expand opportunity, and foster meaningful industry connections.

The moment we've been waiting for is almost here!

Join us live on Zoom for the LIT Raffle Drawing on Tuesday, May 19 at 1:00 PM Central Time. RSVP here: https://latinosintransit.org/event-6696908

If you purchased a ticket, don't miss this — and share this with your network and friends who did too!

Last chance to buy tickets! Raffle sales close Monday, May 18 at 9:00 AM Central Time. Grab yours before it's too late: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/latinos-in-transits-annual-raffle--2026

May's Café Con LIT is here, and we're bringing in someone who knows this space inside and out.

We're sitting down with Aida Berduo Berry, MPA, Vice President of Advisory & Planning Services and Civil Rights Practice Lead at WSP, for a conversation on something the transit industry can't afford to overlook: DBE and Civil Rights program implementation.

We'll dig into compliance strategies, real agency challenges, and where things are headed - the kind of conversation you don't always get in a conference room.

If you work in transit, planning, compliance, civil rights, or the small business space, this one's for you.

Register here: https://latinosintransit.org/event-6679573

14 days until Raffle Day, LIT Familia!

Support transit workforce development and grab your raffle tickets today - you could win an all-expenses-paid trip to the LIT Leadership Summit in Columbus, Ohio.

Here's how:

👉 Head to our raffle page https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/latinos-in-transits-annual-raffle--2026

👉 Find your favorite LIT Board Member

👉 Click ADD and follow the instructions

Simple as that. Don't wait! Get your tickets now!

Join us for the LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll — a fun, high-energy, non-competitive event celebrating workforce development in transit and inspiring the next generation of transit and STEM careers.

This isn’t just a race — it’s a movement.

Whether you're running the full 5K or participating in the 1-mile option, you’re showing your support for expanding career pathways in public transportation, advancing innovation, and building a strong workforce for the future of mobility.

Wear your favorite transit swag or come in a transit-inspired outfit!
Rock your agency gear, safety vest, hard hat (for photos!), rail-inspired colors, bus graphics, or STEM-themed attire. Let’s make this a visible celebration of the professionals who keep our communities moving.

This event brings together transit professionals, conference attendees, students, and community members who believe in the power of transit careers — from operations and planning to engineering, technology, maintenance, and leadership.

All fitness levels are welcome — walk, roll, jog, or run at your own pace while connecting with colleagues and champions of workforce development.

Set against the impressive scenery of Memory Grove Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the United States, you’ll enjoy peaceful trails and stunning mountain views as we kick off Mobility Week with purpose and energy.

A special thank you to Keolis for presenting this first-of-its-kind 5K race and supporting the future of transit careers.

Register here! https://runsignup.com/Race/UT/SaltLakeCity/LIT5KRun

Our next stop on the is Lubbock, Texas!

LIT is headed to the Texas Transit Association’s Annual Conference, and we’re bringing powerful insight with us. Our Executive Director, Christina Villarreal, will be leading an intensive workshop on Crisis Management and Decision Making in Transit—a must-attend session for industry professionals navigating today’s complex challenges.

Wednesday, April 29

10:00 AM CT

If you’re joining TTA this year, don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical strategies and leadership tools that make an impact when it matters most.

See you at TTA!

Early bird registration for the 2026 LIT Leadership Summit ends in just two days. Register now! https://latinosintransit.org/event-6409314

Join us September 10–13 in Columbus, Ohio, as we celebrate 10 years of advancing workforce development in public transportation. Hosted by the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), this year’s summit will feature expanded programming focused on networking, technical training, and leadership development.

Take advantage of early bird rates while they are still available.

Friendly reminder: Help fund LIT programming and workforce development initiatives by picking up your raffle tickets from your favorite LIT board member: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/latinos-in-transits-annual-raffle--2026

We’re excited to welcome Kevin Alvarado, Assistant Director of Public Affairs at Metrolink, as our featured speaker for this month’s Café Con LIT.

Kevin has spent over 15 years advancing transit and mobility initiatives that strengthen communities and improve quality of life. From nationally significant rail and mobility projects to his current leadership in communications for Metrolink’s SCORE Capital Improvement Program, his career reflects a deep commitment to public service, community engagement, and the future of transportation.

Don’t miss this timely conversation on Transit & Community Engagement: Celebrating Earth Day Together.

Register today: https://latinosintransit.org/event-6646637

Friendly reminder: Help fund LIT programming and workforce development initiatives by picking up your raffle tickets from your favorite LIT board member: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/latinos-in-transits-annual-raffle--2026

Fort Collins, Colorado — You’re Invited!

The LIT Legacy Tour is continuing across the country as we celebrate 10 years of impact, connection, and leadership in public transportation, and we’re excited to bring our next stop to Fort Collins, CO.

Join us on April 30, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM MT at Panhandler’s Pizza for an evening of networking, community, and conversation with fellow transportation and industry professionals.

We’re especially proud to spotlight LIT Ambassador Alan Millan, who will be hosting this stop of the tour.

Alan is a first-generation college student and third-year civil engineering student at Colorado State University with a strong passion for transportation infrastructure, student support, and community impact. Inspired by LIT’s mission and values, Alan is helping grow LIT’s presence at CSU and create pathways for students and emerging professionals with shared goals and interests.

LIT Ambassadors are the heart of our outreach — welcoming new members, building connections, and helping spread our mission nationwide.

At LIT, we don’t just talk about leadership. We develop it.

If you’re in the Fort Collins area, come meet Alan and connect with fellow professionals.

Register here: https://latinosintransit.org/event-6626344