How APTA is Introducing the Next Generation to Public Transit
What You'll Learn
- Why National Work Zone Awareness Week remains a critical priority for protecting workers in road and bridge construction.
- Which safety innovations are making the biggest difference on today’s roads and bridges jobsites.
- How APTA is working to support and prepare the next generation of public transit professionals.
- Why careers in public transit span a wide range of roles and skill sets beyond traditional operations.
This episode of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast focuses on National Work Zone Awareness Week and the programs the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is offering to help introduce the next generation to a career in public transit.
Throughout the episode, Roads and Bridges Head of Content Gavin Jenkins hosts a discussion on the top 10 innovations that are transforming safety in the roads and bridges construction industry with Mass Transit Associate Editor Brandon Lewis and Roads & Bridges Staff Writer Jessica Parks.
Brandon interviews APTA’s Vice President of Workforce Development and Educational Services Carita Ducre. Their conversation focuses on the wide array of career opportunities within public transit and how artificial intelligence is affecting the public transit industry.
Featured Guest
Carita Ducre- APTA
Carita Ducre is the vice president of workforce development and educational services at the American Public Transportation Association. She is also on the board of advisors for the National Transit Institute and Young Professionals In Transportation.
Inside the Episode
Episode Length: 50:25
Timestamps
- 1:05 — Safety innovations discussion
- 11:35 — Mass Transit interview with APTA's Carita Ducre
- 40:40 — Interview takeaways
- 43:04 — Safety innovations discussion part two
Useful Links
- National Work Zone Awareness Week
- APTA Workforce Resources
- Roads & Bridges
- Mass Transit
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