On April 28–29, seven dedicated mechanics, employees of Lane Transit and members of ATU Local 757, took part in a 2-day Fundamental Electrical Electronics (FEE) course. The training is a foundational class for agencies converting to zero emission buses, and is part of the ATU’s High Road to Innovative Clean Transit Grant, in partnership with CTW. It was led by Russell Anderson, CTW’s Director of Bus Maintenance Training, and focused on hands-on learning to support Lane Transit’s entire fleet — including battery electric buses.
Special shoutout to ATU Local 757 — 6 skilled technicians participated, along with Bill Bradley, ATU Local 757 Executive Board Officer, who joined the training as well! Also in the mix were Rich Diaz, Eliseo Acosta, and Kevin Kinoshita — 3 outstanding ATU workforce development coordinators — taking part as part of the Train the Trainers initiative to build leadership and instructional capacity. Eugene is charging ahead — and they’re just getting started!
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RAMP 22—a powerful partnership between RTA and ATU Local 1277—is proud to share reflections from this year’s Mentors in Motion Conference, hosted by California Transit Works. Mentors returned inspired, energized, and unified, having connected with peers across the state and beyond who share similar triumphs and challenges in supporting frontline transit workers. From calls for stronger mentor networks and mental health support, to strategies for deeper conversations with mentees, the RAMP 22 team is bringing home new ideas grounded in honesty, unity, and compassion. As one attendee put it, “There’s no ‘I’ in team. But united... we move this city!” Click on Images to Enlarge: |
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