Panelist Spotlight ✨ Amanda Kahn, Senior Engineering Geologist at Caltrans and President of WTS Sacramento. Don’t miss her insights on leadership and mentorship at our Championing Women in Transportation webinar.
#WomenInTransit
This Women’s History Month, the California Transit Association proudly celebrates the strength, leadership, and lasting impact of women across our communities. We honor the trailblazers of the past and the changemakers shaping our future. 💜 #WomensHistoryMonth
We’re honored to have her help lead this important discussion on mentorship and leadership in transportation.
Join us for Championing Women in Transportation Webinar on March 24th, 12pm (PST) #WomeninTransit
Register for the event: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Meet our first featured panelist for Women’s History Month ✨
Erin Rogers brings both agency leadership and statewide perspective to the conversation as CEO/General Manager of Omnitrans and Chair of the California Transit Association Executive Committee.
We are grateful for your leadership and commitment and look forward to the term ahead.
Thank you to the Executive Committee for convening in Southern California for our biannual retreat. It was a productive two days of engagement and discussion that will help shape the Association’s direction for the 2025–27 term.
The Spring Legislative Conference is coming up. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of transit in California.
Register today:https://caltransit.org/Events/Annual-Conferences/Spring-Legislative-Conference
Event Information:
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PST)
Location: Zoom
For more information, and to register, visit:
caltransit.org/Events/Webin...
(Continued) Participants:
- Toni Tinoco, Assistant Deputy Secretary for Communications, California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)
- Amanda Kahn, PG, CEG, EIT, Senior Engineering Geologist, Caltrans; Chapter President, WTS Sacramento
Participants:
- Moderator/Panelist: Karen Philbrick, PhD, Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute
- Erin Rogers, CEO/General Manager, OmniTrans; Chair, Executive Committee
- Alicia Trost, Communications Officer, @bart.gov
Our distinguished panel of industry leaders will share their personal career trajectories, best practices, and advice for fostering the next generation of women in transit.
This webinar will explore the vital role of mentorship and champions in transportation, focusing on how we can collectively empower and inspire female colleagues as they navigate their paths to the C-suite.
Join the California Transit Association, in partnership with Mineta Transportation Institute, and WTS Sacramento for a discussion celebrating Women’s History Month and the impact of female leadership in transit and transportation. It’s all happening on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Event Information:
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PST)
Location: Zoom
For more information, and to register, visit:
caltransit.org/Events/Webin...
(Continued) Participants:
- Alicia Trost, Communications Officer,
@bart.gov
- Toni Tinoco, Assistant Deputy Secretary for Communications, California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA)
- Amanda Kahn, PG, CEG, EIT, Senior Engineering Geologist, Caltrans ; Chapter President, WTS Sacramento
Participants:
- Moderator/Panelist: Karen Philbrick, PhD, Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute
- Erin Rogers, CEO/General Manager, OmniTrans; Chair, Executive Committee
Our distinguished panel of industry leaders will share their personal career trajectories, best practices, and advice for fostering the next generation of women in transit.
This webinar will explore the vital role of mentorship and champions in transportation, focusing on how we can collectively empower and inspire female colleagues as they navigate their paths to the C-suite.
Participants:
- Moderator/Panelist: Karen Philbrick, PhD, Executive Director, Mineta Transportation Institute
- Erin Rogers, CEO/General Manager, OmniTrans; Chair, Executive Committee
Our distinguished panel of industry leaders will share their personal career trajectories, best practices, and advice for fostering the next generation of women in transit.
This webinar will explore the vital role of mentorship and champions in transportation, focusing on how we can collectively empower and inspire female colleagues as they navigate their paths to the C-suite.
Learn more and register:
caltransit.org/Events/Annua...
Have you registered yet? Don’t forget to secure your spot and add it to your calendar today.
Join transit professionals from across California, including agency leaders, advocates, and industry partners, for a day of meaningful connection and collaboration.
The Association recognizes February 20 as World Day of Social Justice, a global reminder to advance fairness, expand opportunity, uphold dignity for all, and build inclusive communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
#WorldDayOfSocialJustice #EquityForAll #SocialJustice
In case you missed it, a recording of our recent webinar, The Importance of Community Engagement in Effective Transportation Planning, is now available.
View the recording:
https://youtu.be/HvhHPlYEJmk
The Association's webinar page has a new look.
Find upcoming webinars, register, and join us.
https://caltransit.org/Events/Webinars/Past-Upcoming-Webinars
Join the California Transit Association, in partnership with COMTO, for a discussion on how community engagement shapes effective transportation planning, happening next Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Read more on our budget priorities presented to the California Legislature and Governor here:
tr.ee/FY2026-27
Recognizing the state’s uncertain fiscal future, the California Transit Association is advocating this year for the preservation of critical funding and the institution of policies to advance the state’s goals for our industry.
Have you reserved your spot? Make sure you save your seat today
Spend the day connecting with peers from across California transit, from agency leadership to advocacy and industry partners.
Learn more: caltransit.org/Events/Annua...
