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MetroConnect is hosting T.C.E.W Talks, an innovative networking event inspired by the globally renowned TED Talks format, next Thursday, March 27 at 3:30 PM. This event showcases trailblazing women who will share their personal journeys and valuable lessons learned. Join Metro’s Tashai Smith, Michelle Quinn and Elke Campbell for an evening of empowerment, networking and inspiration: ? Highlighting stories of remarkable women in business and leadership ? Supporting and promote women-owned businesses ? Facilitating engagement with organizations dedicated to uplifting women ? Advocating for gender equity and diversity in the workplace This event provides a unique platform for women to learn from each other, connect with like-minded professionals, and gain insights into overcoming challenges in their respective fields. To register for this event, visit: https://lnkd.in/gn4BJAZh

Every year Metro holds a “Wheelchair Securement Competition” which celebrates the operators who demonstrate the greatest skills in helping people who use wheelchairs to get around. Watch as LA Metro bus operators bring their A-game to the Wheelchair Securement Competition finale. ?

Happy Transit Employee Appreciation Day! Transit agencies across the country teamed up to spotlight the dedicated people who keep our communities moving. Consider taking a moment to let your local transit employee know they are appreciated ??

**Last Call! Three Los Angeles Metro Transportation Planning Leadership Job Opportunities Closing Tomorrow!** Our Countywide Planning's Multimodal Integrated Planning (MIP) unit (led by Avital Barnea) leads, coordinates, and integrates multimodal planning initiatives and programs, works closely with partner agencies, and develops policy/planning recommendations for Board consideration. I am hiring three leadership positions in MIP that close tomorrow, March 7th. I seek talented, experienced, and dedicated candidates to help us advance our work in the fields of Multimodal Corridor Planning and Program Implementation, Goods Movement/Freight Planning, and Passenger/Commuter/Intercity Rail Planning. Please apply at our LA Metro Career Page (See link below). Look for the associated job number to learn more about the experience, skills, compensation, and expected duties for each position. We also have other open positions that might be of interest. My three positions are as follows: (1) Senior Director (Job # 2400230): Leads our Passenger Rail (commuter/intercity/HSR systems) and Goods Movement/Freight Planning teams. Responsible for strategic leadership, developing our new Passenger Rail strategic plan, refreshing our Goods Movement Strategic Plan, engaging stakeholders and partner agencies (Federal Railroad Administration, California State Transportation Agency, Metrolink, LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency) transportation , and developing policy and planning recommendations for our executive team and Board. (2) Transportation #Planning Manager (Job # 2400223): Supports our Senior Managers in the #GoodsMovement / #Freight and #PassengerRail planning teams. This position will be hands-on working on strategic planning, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, consultant oversight, and funding recommendations for Metro's programs supporting the advancement of sustainable, competitive freight and improved passenger rail service in the Los Angeles region. (3) A Transportation Planning Manager (Job # 2400428) who will lead our implementation of our innovative, groundbreaking, award-winning $4 billion Long Beach-East LA Corridor Mobility Investment Plan. This plan (found here: www.lb-ela-cmip.com) represents a hard-earned consensus approach to investment in the corridor surrounding Interstate 710, the nation's most important freight highway, after decades of conflict and community opposition due to displacement and diesel truck emissions, etc. The investment plan represents an array of #multimodal transportation projects and community-focused benefits that support #mobility, #airquality, economic, #equity, and #sustainability goals. This plan represents the essence of U.S. Department of Transportation's Reconnecting Communities Pilot and Neighborhood Access and Equity programs. These positions will also support our efforts to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, and 2028 World Cup! Come join us at Metro!

Come work with Metro's Zero Emission Bus planning team! If you're interested in this opportunity, apply now or share with someone who might be a great fit! ??????

Congratulations on the new position, Jane Roberts! ????

Welcome to the Metro team, James Wilson! Wishing you the best in your new role! ??

Congratulations, Alondra Lopez! Welcome to the Metro team! ??

We recently expanded TAP-to-Exit to the B/D faregates at Union Station. The program, which has received positive feedback from Metro riders, was first launched at the North Hollywood B Line Station in May 2024, followed by the Downtown Santa Monica E Line Station in September 2024. Following the expansion to Downtown Santa Monica, incidents reported on the Transit Watch app dropped 55 percent on the E Line when TAP-to Exit was paired with fare enforcement. Ultimately, Metro will expand the program to all end-of-the-line stations. The Union Station Tap-to-Exit directional signage aims to create an uplifting environment in the station, thanking riders by name. Our creative team used a list of the 100 most common names in California to create this signage, which improves circulation and guides riders toward the faregates. Along with these fare-enforcement efforts, Metro continues to offer a number of no-cost and reduced-fare programs for various groups of riders. Information on all Metro’s reduced fare programs, including discounts for seniors, persons with disabilities and college students can be found at: ?metro.net/riding/fares/

Congratulations and welcome to the Metro team Cassandra Gogreve! ??