Issues and Reforms for California’s Transit Workers
Policy Brief
Date: February 23, 2024
Author(s): Jacob L. Wasserman, Allie Padgett, Keenan Ky-An Do
Abstract
Many agencies across the state have faced operator shortages in the wake of the pandemic, which have delayed service restoration. These shortages are due to both compensation and longstanding issues of workforce safety, culture, and practices. This is particularly troubling in an industry with an older-than-average workforce and in a state where, ironically, transit operators often endure lengthy commutes due to the housing crisis.
About the Project
Frontline transit work can be satisfying and secure — but also stressful or unsafe. Many agencies across the state lacked transit operators in the wake of the pandemic, delaying service […]