Erik Reitz named YCTD’s new deputy director

Erik Reitz was selected to be the next deputy director for transit operations and planning at the Yolo County Transportation District (YCTD) in California. 

Reitz began his service at YCTD on Aug. 22, 2022. 

Reitz originally started his career as an intern with YCTD. Since then, Reitz has dedicated more than 18 years of his career to transportation operations and planning in Yolo and Sacramento County. Most recently he served as the grants manager with the Sacramento Regional Transit, where he managed the $1.2 billion capital budget and capital improvement plan. His work has improved infrastructure and transit in the region. 

“All of us at YCTD see an opportunity to meaningfully improve our public transit in Yolo County and we are thrilled to have Erik lead us in this exciting stage of growth,” said Autumn Bernstein, executive director, YCTD. “We are thrilled to welcome Erik back to YCTD.” 

Reitz joins YCTD at an exciting time as the district prepares to launch increased service on its popular Yolobus Route 42 (intercity loop) in September and launch new microtransit in Woodland next January. Reitz’s extensive knowledge and experience will help YCTD continue to make transit more reliable, effective and accessible. 

Reitz is a lifelong resident of Davis, Calif. He attended school at the California State University of Sacramento and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.