Events Calendar
AI in Transit, Live: Practical Tools You Can Put to Work Monday Morning
AI is moving fast, and most of us are still sorting out what's real from what's hype. In this Café Con LIT session, Stephen Kuban, CEO of Kuban Transit Solutions, cuts through the noise with a hands-on look at how transit professionals are actually using AI today, from grant writing and NTD reporting to policy drafting and rider communications. Rather than a slides-only lecture, Stephen will build something live and show how these tools can save hours a week, no technical background required. Bring your questions and your skepticism; you'll leave with practical ideas you can use right away.
On-Ramp to Success: The Importance of a Complete Onboarding Experience In this session, participants will review the importance of a robust new-hire onboarding experience. Specifically, this session will explore how administrative departments can ensure new hires are successfully oriented both functionally and socially into their teams.
It will equip participants with tested frameworks and adaptive resources for creating or enhancing their own onboarding processes. By learning from successful cases studies and through an interactive session, participants will gain an understanding of how onboarding can aid in building a thriving team.
This session is part of the LIT Workforce Task Force Peer-to-Peer Training Series. This initiative is designed to provide practical, real-world learning opportunities led by professionals working within the public transportation industry. Unlike traditional top-down training models, this series allows professionals at the entry and mid-career levels to present directly to their peers — sharing insights, strategies, and tools they use in their daily work. These sessions also give managers and agency leadership valuable insight into the experiences and innovations emerging from the workforce, all in support of LIT's mission to strengthen professional development and build leadership capacity across the transit industry.
TEXAS • ARIZONA • NEW MEXICO
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Building on the success of our first regional session, LIT is bringing the Procurement Series to the Southwest with the Southwest Small Business Academy.
Join us for a half-day of insight, access, and engagement as transit agencies from across the region provide an inside look at:
Whether you are new to public transportation contracting or looking to strengthen your competitive strategy, this Academy will equip you with the knowledge, resources, and agency connections needed to pursue opportunities within the transit industry.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, July 30!
The itinerary and speaker lineup will be announced soon.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Kick off the LIT Leadership Summit with a morning on the (simulated) green!
Join us at X-Golf Columbus on Thursday, September 10 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for a one-of-a-kind experience featuring the world's most accurate golf simulator.
Compete in contests including long drive, closest to the pin, straightest drive, and closest to the screen.
Please note that this experience is not included in your Summit registration — a separate ticket of $40 per registrant is required.
Don't miss out on this fun and unique way to connect with your fellow transit colleagues before the Summit kicks off!
Sponsorships available, click here for more information.
Thank you to our sponsors
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Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of three of COTA's most exciting facilities. This technical tour showcases the agency's recent investments in infrastructure, accessibility, and sustainable mobility, with COTA experts on board to answer your questions along the way. Our first stop is the newly renovated McKinley Ave facility and garage, where we'll explore the upgrades that are modernizing day-to-day operations and fleet maintenance. From there, we'll visit the state-of-the-art Mobility Assessment Center at Fields Ave, a best-in-class resource for evaluating paratransit eligibility and connecting customers with the right mobility options. We'll wrap up at COTA's newest Mobility Center at Rickenbacker, a community-centered facility featuring flexible public spaces and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Whether you're focused on facilities planning, zero-emission fleet transitions, or accessible service delivery, this tour offers real-world insights you won't find in a conference room.
Please Note: This technical tour is exclusively available to registered attendees of the 2026 LIT Leadership Summit. Only 2026 LIT Leadership Summit registrants may register for this tour using a valid registration code. Meet at Hotel Lobby at 9:00 AM.
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Summit Host Hotel:
Hilton Downtown Columbus Ohio
402 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Reserve your room here!
Get a glimpse of what’s to come for the West Broad Street BRT corridor through augmented reality. Available at three COTA stops along the corridor, the LinkUS augmented reality experience allows visitors to scan adjacent areas and see station enhancements firsthand.
Please Note: This technical tour is exclusively available to registered attendees of the 2026 LIT Leadership Summit. Only 2026 LIT Leadership Summit registrants may register for this tour using a valid registration code. Important: Meet in the hotel lobby at 7:45 AM for an 8:00 AM departure.
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