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Transit Changed My Life. Now It Can Change Yours

From supermarket aisles to the driver’s seat — and beyond.
Transit University isn’t just about learning to drive — it’s about learning how to live, grow, and build a career in passenger transportation.

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🚌Why Transit University Exist

 

Most training programs only teach you how to handle the vehicle.


They don’t teach you how to handle the life that comes with it.
I know, because I lived it:


I started out working in a supermarket — I knew nothing about transit.


No one taught me about union bids, paddles, pensions, or how to keep my life balanced on a split shift.

But once I learned, it transformed my life.


That’s why I built Transit University — to bridge the gap between learning to drive and learning to thrive in transit.

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🚀What Makes Transit University Different?

We start where others stop: not just driving, but thriving

We help you see the big picture — how transit fits into your life goals

We prepare you to step into the industry with confidence, not confusion

Built by someone who lived the transition from “no clue” to a real career

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📚 What You’ll Learn

 

Transit University, you won’t just learn the job.

You’ll learn the industry, the lifestyle, and the hidden skills that keep you successful — on and off the road.

 

💰 Financial Foundations

  • Paychecks, benefits, pensions & 401(k)
  • Saving vs. investing: 70/20/10 method
  • Home buying 101
  • Avoiding “Golden handcuffs”
  • Building real financial security from day one

 

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🗓 Transit Scheduling & Operations

  • Understanding paddles, manifests run sheets, and schedule sheets
  • How schedules are built and funded
  • Industry Jargon
  • Time vs. money: strategies to maximize your earnings
  • Microtransit & micromobility: what’s changing in the industry
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🚍Transit Foundations

  • How transit systems really work (public & private)
  • Agency vs. authority structures
  • Vehicle types & service models
  • Schedules, bids, unions, and culture
  • Pay scales & how agencies make money
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📈 Career Development

  • Discovering paths beyond the driver’s seat
  • Timelines, education & experience needed
  • Using your personality & strengths to grow
  • How to map your future in transit
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🗓 Transit Scheduling & Operations

  • Understanding paddles, run sheets, and schedule sheets
  • How schedules are built and funded
  • Time vs. money: strategies to maximize your earnings
  • Microtransit & micromobility: what’s changing in the industry
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🖥 Transit Technology & Data

  • Key transit software & vendor systems
  • Intelligent Transit Systems (ITS)
  • Real-time data and its impact on operations
  • Google Earth, Maps, and other on-the-road tools

 

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🧍‍♀️ Customer Sociology & Conflict Management

  • SMART customer service
  • Conflict de-escalation & emotional control
  • “Socially Disconnected” — how to manage your online presence
  • Real human connection in a high-pressure role
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🧠 Health & Wellness for Operators

  • Why drivers gain weight faster & how to manage it
  • How cortisol and sleep affect focus, weight gain & mood
  • Practical nutrition & daily routines for shift workers
  • Mental health tools for long careers
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👥 Professional Development & Soft Skills

  • Email & phone etiquette
  • Networking & LinkedIn strategy
  • Building your professional brand
  • Career soft skills that set you apart

 

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🔧 Vehicle Operations & Safety Habits

  • The 6 A’s of accident avoidance
  • Mirror checks (“brushing your teeth”)
  • Posture, stretching, and fatigue management
  • Behind-the-wheel mindset & professionalism
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✨ ...And More

At Transit University, you’ll also get:

  • Real-world wisdom: Lessons you won’t find in manuals — shared from years behind the wheel.
  • Guest speakers & industry insiders: Learn directly from seasoned operators, dispatchers, trainers, and supervisors.
  • Live Q&A and community: A place to ask the “dumb questions” you can’t ask on the job.
  • Practical tools & worksheets: From budgeting templates to daily wellness checklists.
  • Ongoing support: Even after completion, we’re here to help guide your journey.

Because this isn’t just about finishing a class —
It’s about starting a career with the confidence that you truly belong.

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