# Leading a Transit Agency with Passion with TARTA's CEO Laura Koprowski

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Podcast: [Stop Requested](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stop-requested-7057548)
Published: 2026-03-10T03:27:52+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Stop Requested, Levi McCollum and Christian Londono talk with Laura Koprowski, CEO of the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA). Laura shares her path into the transit industry, from communications and government relations to leading a regional transit system serving communities across northwest Ohio. The conversation covers leadership in public transportation, the importance of mentorship and professional development, and how passion for the work can shape a career in transit. Laura also discusses TARTA’s system redesign, expansion of microtransit service, and how data and technology are helping guide decisions as the agency works to improve mobility across the region.

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