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    Rail

    Innovations in Traction Power

    Sept. 15, 2018
    As the transit industry leans more towards having a reduced impact on the environment, rail networks see a continued development in traction motor systems.
    KAT
    O’Dell Draper III, Director of Operations and Safety, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT)
    40 Under 40

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: O'Dell Draper III

    Sept. 14, 2018
    O’Dell Draper III, Director of Operations and Safety, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT)
    Mass Transit/Leah Harnack
    The Reims Citadis operates on Alstom's SRS catenary-free solution in the city center. Outside the downtown, the pantograph raises and operates on-wire.
    Rail

    Is It Time to Go Off-Wire Yet?

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Wireless traction power systems provide benefits in specific urban applications, and each method has advantages and disadvantages.
    Rotary Lift
    Rotary Lift, Mobile Column Lift Line-up With Remote-Controlled Lift.
    Equipment & Supplies

    September/October Product Feature: Lifts

    Sept. 14, 2018
    For the latest in lift products, visit https://www.masstransitmag.com/directory/maintenance/general-maintenance-products
    Somers
    John Somers, ACC, Executive Coach & Consultant
    Technology

    The Leadership Century Blog

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Does your team clearly understand their vision and goals?

    More content from September-October 2018

    New Flyer
    Brydon Owen, B.Sc. (EE), MASc (EE), P.Eng., Chief Engineer of Electrical Architecture, New Flyer of America Inc.
    Bus Builders, Components & Accessories

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Brydon Owen, B.Sc. (EE), MASc (EE), P.Eng.

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Brydon Owen, B.Sc. (EE), MASc (EE), P.Eng., Chief Engineer of Electrical Architecture, New Flyer of America Inc.
    DDOT
    Sean C. Egan, Director, Financial Reporting, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, previously Deputy Associate Director, Transit Operations, District Department of Transportation (DDOT)
    40 Under 40

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Sean C. Egan

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Sean C. Egan, Director, Financial Reporting, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
    Palm Tran
    Joe Harrington, Senior Manager of Public Relations, Public Information Officer, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, Palm Tran
    40 Under 40

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Joe Harrington

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Joe Harrington, Senior Manager of Public Relations, Public Information Officer and Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, Palm Tran
    INIT
    Jordan Medlin, Senior Project Manager, INIT Innovations in Transportation Inc.
    Fare Collection

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Jordan Medlin

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Jordan Medlin, Senior Project Manager, INIT Innovations in Transportation Inc.
    COTA
    Lindsay Ford Ellis, Claims Counsel, Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
    40 Under 40

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Lindsay Ford Ellis

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Lindsay Ford Ellis, Claims Counsel, Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA)
    AC Transit
    Claudia Burgos, Director of Legislative Affairs and Community Relations, Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit)
    40 Under 40

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Claudia Burgos

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Claudia Burgos, Director of Legislative Affairs and Community Relations, Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit)
    New Flyer
    Paul Cantin, C.E.T., Project Leader, New Product Development, New Flyer of America Inc.
    Bus Builders, Components & Accessories

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Paul Cantin, C.E.T.

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Paul Cantin, C.E.T., Project Leader, New Product Development, New Flyer of America Inc.
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    40 Under 40

    2018 Top 40 Under 40

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Mass Transit’s Top 40 Under 40 is our annual opportunity to recognize outstanding young individuals making a name in the public transit industry.
    PSTA
    Bonnie Epstein, Senior Planner, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA)
    40 Under 40

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Bonnie Epstein

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Bonnie Epstein, Senior Planner, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA)
    MARTA
    Onyinye Akujuo, Director of Federal and State Grant Programs, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
    40 Under 40

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Onyinye Akujuo

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Onyinye Akujuo, Director of Federal and State Grant Programs, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
    Palm Tran
    Christian G. Londono, Manager of Performance Management (Interim), Palm Tran
    Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Christian G. Londono

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Christian G. Londono, Manager of Performance Management (Interim), Palm Tran
    BART
    Richard Fuentes , Principal, Government and Community Relations Representative, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)
    40 Under 40

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Richard Fuentes

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Richard Fuentes , Principal, Government and Community Relations Representative, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)
    Keolis
    CJ Bright, Senior Operations Planner, Keolis Transit America
    40 Under 40

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: CJ Bright

    Sept. 14, 2018
    CJ Bright, Senior Operations Planner, Keolis Transit America
    Freedman Seating
    Steve Orzech Jr., Business Development Manager, Rail, Freedman Seating Co.
    Rail

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Steve Orzech Jr.

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Steve Orzech Jr., Business Development Manager, Rail, Freedman Seating Co.
    TriMet
    Lauren B. Parker, MBA, Manager of Marketing and Outreach, TriMet
    Fare Collection

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Lauren B. Parker, MBA

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Lauren B. Parker, MBA, Manager of Marketing and Outreach, TriMet
    OCTA
    Sam Kaur, Department Manager, Revenue and Grants Administration, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
    40 Under 40

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Sam Kaur

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Sam Kaur, Department Manager, Revenue and Grants Administration, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
    MTS
    Erin Dunn, CPA, Controller, San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
    40 Under 40

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Erin Dunn, CPA

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Erin Dunn, CPA, Controller, San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
    RTA
    Nicholas Biggar, District Director, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
    40 Under 40

    2018 Top 40 Under 40: Nicholas Biggar

    Sept. 14, 2018
    Nicholas Biggar, District Director, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority