The National Transit Institute (NTI) congratulates Executive Director Geisha Ester on being elected Vice Chair of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Workforce Development Committee! The announcement took place during the committee’s October 4...
The National Transit Institute team is at Booth #1281 at the American Public Transportation Association’s TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago, and we’d love to tell you more about our upcoming training opportunities, hosting a course at your own agency, and how NTI...
NTI Executive Director Geisha Ester moderated today’s Transit 101 session at APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago. The session introduced APTA’s newly revitalized Transit 101 training materials, designed to help agencies, organizations, educators, and community...
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements, cultures, and lasting contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across the United States. In public transportation and beyond, Hispanic and Latino professionals contribute...
Every transit project has a footprint, and some of it can be heard and felt. Evaluating those impacts takes more than a sound meter. NTI’s Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment course takes participants through the methods and tools for predicting and...
NTI’s Ridership Forecasting with STOPS for Transit Project Planning course is coming to St. Louis, Missouri, September 22–24, 2026. Spaces are still available! Register using the link or QR code below:...
Thank you to Transit Unplugged for your continued partnership and thank you to all the women leaders in transit, including our very own Executive Director, Geisha Ester, as we celebrate Women’s Equality Day today! From Transit Unplugged: Newsletter Drop! 🚌🚆 With...
What does it take to successfully manage a transit construction project? It takes more than technical expertise, it requires planning, collaboration, risk management, and a clear understanding of the many moving parts that keep projects on track. Last month, transit...
Every successful transit project starts with asking one important question: What could go wrong and how will you respond? That was the focus of NTI’s recent Risk Assessment for Transit Capital Projects course in Austin, Texas, where participants worked through...
The best way to understand transit is from behind-the-scenes! Step inside a transit agency and see what it really takes to keep the system moving! NTI’s signature program, Transit Academy, is more than a workshop; it’s an immersive, behind-the-scenes...
Every transit professional starts somewhere. For many, that journey begins with an internship. Join the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Workforce Webinar: Transit Industry Internships: Insights, Interns, Cool Conversations to hear directly...
This Disability Pride Month, we’re celebrating the importance of creating transportation systems that are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for everyone. At NTI, we believe accessibility isn’t just about meeting requirements; it’s about improving...
Recently, Pierce Transit Transit hosted NTI’s “Public Involvement in Transportation Decision-Making” course, bringing staff together to strengthen the skills that support meaningful community engagement. NTI instructors Jonathan Bartsch and Abby Hall...
Looking to bring NTI training to your agency? Become a host site and lock in your seats! Bringing the training in-house means your staff and your partners get priority access, no waiting for a spot to open up elsewhere. We’re currently looking for agencies to...
What’s the hardest part of stepping into a leadership role in transit? Usually, it’s not the technical side of the job. It’s the people side: giving feedback, navigating conflict, building trust, and helping teams succeed. That’s exactly what...
