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• Procurement Series: West Coast Small Business Academy

  • When
    18 Mar 2026
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    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81736605022

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  Procurement Series: West Coast Small Business Academy
  Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  LIT is proud to present this informational session designed for small businesses interested in contracting opportunities with transit agencies across the West Coast.

  This session will provide an inside look at agency procurement and RFP processes, upcoming contracting opportunities through 2027, key timelines, and how small businesses can position themselves for success. Participants will also have the opportunity to hear directly from agency representatives and ask questions.

  Whether you are new to public transportation contracting or looking to strengthen your approach, this Academy will help you better understand how to navigate transit procurement and prepare for future opportunities. Join LIT on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 to gain valuable insight and take the next step in expanding your business within the transit industry.

  Speaker Agenda

  11:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM CT – Presentation from Dietter Aragon, Director of Operations, Omnitrans

  12:00 PM PT | 2:00 PM CT – Presentation from Edson Ives Zavala, PMP, Deputy Executive Director, Economic Development, Sound Transit

  Featured Speakers

  Dietter Aragon
  Director of Operations, Omnitrans

  Dietter Aragon brings over 22 years of transit industry experience across public and private sectors. As Director of Operations at Omnitrans, he oversees daily service operations and training to ensure efficient and reliable transit service. Aragon began his career as a coach operator and has held leadership roles in operations, planning, and transit technology. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Latinos In Transit.

  Edson Ives Zavala, PMP
  Deputy Executive Director, Economic Development
  Department of Civil Rights, Equity & Inclusion, Sound Transit

  Edson Zavala leads economic development initiatives at Sound Transit focused on expanding opportunities for small, minority, and women-owned businesses. He oversees the agency’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, Small Business Program, technical assistance efforts, and business outreach initiatives that support inclusive participation in the region’s transit development and expansion.

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• Dine with LIT - Albuquerque NM

  • When
    30 Mar 2026
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    4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    Tucanos Brazilian Grill, 110 Central Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102
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    125

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• Workforce Task Force: Using Project Management (PM) Tools to Drive Equity in Transit Engagement

  • When
    9 Apr 2026
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    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87895676070

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  LIT Workforce Task Force: Peer-to-Peer Training Series

  The LIT Workforce Task Force Peer-to-Peer Training Series is designed to provide practical, real-world learning opportunities led by professionals working within the public transportation industry. This initiative focuses on peer-level knowledge sharing, where individuals at similar career stages exchange insights, strategies, and tools they use in their daily work.

  Unlike traditional top-down training models, this series allows professionals at the entry and mid-career levels to present directly to their peers. By doing so, participants gain relatable perspectives from colleagues who understand the challenges, opportunities, and realities of their roles. These sessions also provide managers and agency leadership with valuable insight into the experiences, ideas, and innovations emerging from the workforce.

  The Peer-to-Peer Training Series supports LIT’s mission to strengthen professional development, build leadership capacity, and create collaborative learning environments across the transit industry.

  First Training Session
  The first session will be presented by Carina Solis, Community Affairs Representative at TriMet, titled:

  “Workforce Task Force: Using Project Management (PM) Tools to Drive Equity in Transit Engagement.”

  In this session, Carina will share practical project management tools and strategies that can help transit professionals organize community engagement efforts, improve collaboration, and advance equitable outcomes in transit planning and outreach.

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• Network with LIT - Washington DC

  • When
    13 Apr 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    WMATA Rooftop, 300 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024
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• LIT 5K - Run, Walk, or Roll

  • When
    17 May 2026
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    7:00 AM
  • Location
    Memory Grove, 300 N Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
  • Spaces left
    115

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  ⚠️ Reminder: To participate in the race, you must purchase your race entry on RunSignUp using the link below.

  https://runsignup.com/Race/UT/SaltLakeCity/LIT5KRun
  

  

  
  

  LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll

  APTA Mobility Week | Memory Grove Park

  Headed to APTA Mobility Week? Lace up and represent transit!

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

  Whether you're running the full 5K or participating in the 1-mile option, this professionally chip-timed event welcomes participants of all fitness levels. Walk, roll, jog, or run while connecting with colleagues and champions of workforce development across the transit industry.

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

  Participants will run or walk along the beautiful paths of Memory Grove Park, one of the most scenic parks in the United States, featuring peaceful trails and stunning mountain views. It’s the perfect way to kick off Mobility Week with energy, community, and purpose.

  Represent Transit

  Show your transit pride by wearing your favorite transit swag or a transit-inspired outfit!

  Rock your:

  • Agency gear

  • Safety vest

  • Hard hat (great for photos!)

  • Rail-inspired colors

  • Bus graphics

  • STEM-themed attire

  Let’s make this a visible celebration of the professionals who keep our communities moving.

  Timing & Results

  The 5K race will be professionally chip-timed, with timing chips attached to your race bib. Official race results will be posted online following the event.

  The 1-mile option is untimed and designed for participants who want to enjoy a casual walk, roll, or jog while supporting the mission.

  Commemorative Medal

  The first 100 participants to cross the finish line in the 5K will receive a limited-edition commemorative medal celebrating the inaugural LIT 5K at APTA Mobility Week.

  Bib / Packet Pickup

  Bib and packet pickup details: TBD.
  Participants will receive an email with pickup times and location prior to the event.

  Limited race-day pickup may be available.

  Awards

  Awards will be presented to the Top Overall Male and Female finishers in the 5K. Additional recognition may be given for Best Transit-Inspired Outfit.

  Who Should Participate

  This event brings together:

  • Transit professionals

  • Conference attendees

  • Students interested in transit and STEM careers

  • Community members and mobility advocates

  Participants represent careers across the industry, including:

  • Operations

  • Planning

  • Engineering

  • Technology

  • Maintenance

  • Leadership

  • Marketing and Communications

  • Administration

  All fitness levels are welcome.

  About Latinos In Transit

  The LIT 5K Run, Walk, or Roll is hosted by Latinos In Transit (LIT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering professionals in the transit industry to achieve leadership roles.

  Through mentorship, networking, education, and workforce development programs, LIT strengthens the transit industry by investing in people and expanding career pathways in public transportation.

  Presented By

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

  ⚠️ Reminder: To participate in the race, you must purchase your race entry on RunSignUp using the link below.

  https://runsignup.com/Race/UT/SaltLakeCity/LIT5KRun

  
  

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• 2026 Leadership Summit, Columbus, OH

  • Start
    10 Sep 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    13 Sep 2026
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    11:30 PM
  • Location
    402 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
  • Spaces left
    171

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  Summit Host Hotel: 
  

  Hilton Downtown Columbus Ohio

  402 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

  Reserve your room here!

  
  

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