The Ignite 2025 Transit Awards recognizes TripSpark agency partners who every day demonstrate leadership, create programs and partnerships, leverage technology to improve the quality of life in their communities.

And the winners are … *drum roll*

Transit Innovation Award:

St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission (Metro Bus), Minnesota
City of Irvine, California
Macon Bib Transit Authority, Georgia

Rural System of the Year:

River Bend Transit, Iowa

Urban System of the Year:

St. Lucie County Transit, Florida
City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri

Community Heroes Award:

City of Jonesboro, Arkansas
Lawton Area Transit System, Oklahoma

Transit Impact Award:

Brian James, El Dorado Transit, California
Pam Shepherd, Federated Transportation Services of the Bluegrass, Kentucky

Circle of Excellence Award:

Randy Anderson, CityBus – Greater Lafayette Public Transportation, Indiana
Karl Farnsworth, Kitsap Transit, Washington
Ryan Landers, Lawton Area Transit System, Oklahoma

It makes our hearts so happy to recognize the hard work and dedication to public transit of this year’s winners. You are our partners, friends, and the inspiration behind all we do at TripSpark. Congratulations!