CTAA’s Small Urban Network Conference (SUN)
St. Cloud, Minnesota | August 13–15, 2025
CTAA’s Small Urban Network (SUN) Conference brings together transit leaders from small urban communities across the country to share ideas, discuss operational challenges, and explore strategies that support reliable, high-quality mobility for cities between 50,000 and 200,000 residents. The event is intentionally designed as a collaborative, retreat-style gathering where agencies connect, learn, and exchange practical insight.
Tammy Meehan Russell and Mike Russell are attending SUN 2025 on behalf of The PLUM Catalyst. While in St. Cloud, they are engaging with peer agencies, participating in discussions around small-urban mobility, and visiting local partners connected to the conference.
Conference Highlights
Tammy and Mike’s time at SUN 2025 included a visit to New Flyer’s St. Cloud facility, where they had the chance to see vehicle innovation and manufacturing up close. They also connected with federal leadership, including meeting the new FTA Administrator, Marc Molinaro. The conference provided valuable opportunities to engage with small-urban transit leaders and exchange practical insights that support communities across the country.
- Visited New Flyer’s St. Cloud manufacturing facility as part of the conference activities
- Met Marc Molinaro, the new FTA Administrator
- Connected with peers from small-urban transit systems
- Exchanged ideas and strategies focused on improving mobility in small urban communities
