Events Calendar
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.
⚠️ 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
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.
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.
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.
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 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 will be presented to the Top Overall Male and Female finishers in the 5K. Additional recognition may be given for Best Transit-Inspired Outfit.
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.
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.
A special thank you to Keolis for presenting this first-of-its-kind LIT 5K and supporting the future of transit careers.
Summit Host Hotel:
Hilton Downtown Columbus Ohio
402 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Reserve your room here!
MEET LINA ARAGON, LIT BOARD MEMBER, LITLA INSTRUCTOR,
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT INSTRUCTOR EEO
OFFICER - PALM TRAN
LIT
P.O. Box 4382
Covina, Ca. 91723 - 4382
Contact Us
information@latinosintransit.org
Tel: 626-495-1548
LIT is a non-profit 501(c) organization
TAX ID - 36-4826809
MEET LINA ARAGON,
