WeDriveU’s CATS Team Welcomes ENO/MAX Program to the Queen City

General Manager Seyi Osiyemi and our team supporting Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) bus service hosted the 2024 ENO/MAX Program cohort’s visit in September. Stanley Thomas, HR Manager for the CATS Bus Division managed by WeDriveU participated along with 40 representatives from agencies such as Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Los Angeles Metro and Sound Transit serving Seattle. Here’s a recap from CATS.

Stanley Thomas, HR Manager for the CATS Bus Division managed by WeDriveU, pictured center, standing in light blue short sleeve shirt

The visit with WeDriveU’s team (which manages the program as Transit Management of Charlotte) provided an opportunity to share knowledge, best practices and behind-the-scenes activities related to the delivery of bus services in the City of Charlotte, North Carolina.

WeDriveU General Manager Seyi Osiyemi leading the discussion for CATS bus operation

Transit Best Practices

Eno/MAX was created in 2012 as a multi-agency exchange by the Eno Center for Transportation (Eno), a non-profit organization that “shapes public debate on critical multi-modal transportation issues and builds an innovative network of transportation professionals.” Participating agencies select participants with a wide breadth of professional backgrounds such as Human Resources, Operations and Finance (generally front-line to mid-level managers). 350 individuals have participated since the program’s inception.

CATS Interim CEO Brent Cagle welcomed participants, stating: “The individuals chosen for this program are the industry’s high-potential, high-performance individuals.”

His message to the ENO/MAX participants in the program’s agenda reaffirmed the value of their involvement in advancing professional development and positively contributing “to the collective knowledge and success of the participating agencies.”

Seyi noted the value of the ENO/MAX Program in creating a collaborative platform where transit agencies bring together front-line managers to share best practices with their counterparts across agencies throughout the United States. By working together, a broader classroom is created from which all can learn from one another.

WeDriveU and the Charlotte team look forward to the continued collaboration and exchange of ideas with ENO/MAX. CATS replied on LinkedIn that they “loved hearing from the TMOC team” and are grateful for the support and partnership.

“As hosts, our responsibility is to make sure everyone is well-received. It is an incredible collaboration and learning experience to show what our team does on behalf of CATS,” Seyi said.

Developing Transit Workforce of the Future

WeDriveU enthusiastically supports programs like Eno’s as part of our workforce development programs and industry initiatives.

Don’t miss Eno’s webinar: Success Factors in Private Contracting for Public Transportation, based on research supported by the North American Transit Alliance (WeDriveU is a member of NATA and on the Board of Directors and Management Committee).

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Eno’s work includes research and facts related to policy issues, analysis of emerging issues that face the transportation industry, and creating a “clear path forward.” The organization also offers professional development and leadership-building programs. Learn more about Eno Center.