News and Updates

Pierce Transit Technicians Receive Virtual Mentor Training

Posted October 2020

The Center has begun a series of virtual mentor training sessions with Pierce Transit and Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 758. Stuart Bass, Principal of Progress Worx, is leading the sessions to prepare the mentors for facilitating the on-the-job-training (OJT) component of the Pierce Transit/ATU bus maintenance apprenticeship program.

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Metro Transit Apprentice Graduation

Posted October 2020

On October 9, Metro Transit and Local 1005 held a graduation ceremony for coach operator apprentices.

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This week’s update includes stories on

Posted October 2020

This week’s update includes stories on pandemic-related budget cuts leave travelers with rough roads, outdated airports and fewer transit options, after a delay, metro is ready to start giving masks to riders and Larry Hanley honored by bus drivers union.

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Center Addresses High Voltage Safety on Battery Electric Buses in Upcoming Webinar

Posted October 2020

As the demand increases for battery electric buses (BEBs), the Transportation Learning Center is pleased to announce its second online session on the Fundamentals of Battery Electric Buses.

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Traction Power Consortium Virtual Meeting

Posted September 2020

Consortium members spent time on September 16 virtually catching up with each other and being updated with the progress of coursework development.

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