Rural and Intercity Bus Systems: How They Connect Us

Across the nation is a robust and interconnected transit system but it’s not where you think it is. So much of our bus routes connect the rural placed between the large metropolitan cities. These intercity bus connections to rural communities are key to helping riders get around.  The Transit Council is pleased to host the 2^nd in a serious of webinars focused on important topics and industry changes.

This panel features leaders in public transit from San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, Vermont Agency of Transportation, and Caltrans who are coordinating, operating, and managing rural and intercity bus systems. The panel will share what works, what they’ve learned along the way, and how public transit makes those import connections.

Speakers include

• Dave Sorrell, TDM-CP Senior Planner (Bay Area Region), Planning, Grants, & Programming Department San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, David Sorrell DSorrell@sjrrc.com.
• Daniel Currier Public Transit Program Coordinator, Public Transit Section Vermont Agency of Transportation, Dan.J.Currier@vermont.gov
• Henry Mckay, Caltrans Henry.Mckay@dot.ca.gov

Meet the speakers

Daniel Currier
Dan started his State Government career in 2020 after 15 years of working for a regional planning commission in Vermont where he contributed to land-use policies, stormwater design, and transportation planning. His position with the Vermont Agency of Transportation is twofold including as a Public Transit Program Coordinator and the Go! Vermont Program Manager.  The combination of regional planning, environmental and transportation experience contributed to his passion and understanding of public transit and Transportation Demand Management (TDM), and his favorite mode of mobility is e-scooter.