Building an Effective Transit Workforce
Urban Institute
April 2026
This report from the Urban Institute examines current conditions in the transit workforce and estimates how the workforce might change in the near future. The report compares transit jobs to those in similar industries in an effort to understand how agencies can make transit jobs more appealing. The report includes recommendations for transit agencies, including ways to show potential job candidates the benefits of a career in transit.
Related Topics:
Hiring and Recruitment, Policy and Planning, Retention, Workforce Shortage