Tuesday, October 31, 2023, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla. – Karen Deigl, Senior Resource Association (SRA) President and CEO, has been elected 2023-25 Board Chair for the Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) during the FPTA’s Annual Conference, held October 8-11 in Orlando. The FPTA is a nonprofit association representing 40 urban and rural transit systems across Florida, which includes public transportation systems and paratransit services.
“I’m honored to serve in a role where advancements support the transportation needs of all Floridians,” Deigl says, “because I’m a firm believer that transportation should never be a barrier for anyone.”
As SRA President/CEO, Deigl oversees GoLine, Indian River County’s zero-fare public transportation system, as well as Indian River and Martin counties’ Community Coach door-to-door paratransit programs for riders with no other means of transportation.
“I am very pleased that Karen Deigl will be returning as the Chair of the Florida Public Transportation Association. She has previously served as Chair in 2014-2016 and was elected as Treasurer and Vice Chair in 2021-2023,” says Lisa Bacot, Executive Director of Florida Public Transportation Association.
“Ms. Deigl’s vast knowledge of public transportation in Florida makes her an ideal choice to lead our organization for the next two years. I look forward to working closely with her to continue our mission of supporting public transportation and improving mobility opportunities in Florida through advocacy, education, innovation, and partnerships.”
Under Deigl’s leadership, SRA has earned many transportation awards including the FPTA’s 2022 Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award, 2022 Florida Transportation Commission Urban Community Transportation Coordinator of the Year, and the 2022 Treasure Coast Advantage Ride Program for the Innovation Award.
Deigl was also awarded the Sheila Winitzer Shining Star Award in 2021 by the Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged for successfully implementing programs that advocate for the transportation disadvantaged within the coordinated transit system.
Recognized as a leader in the industry and community, Deigl has served as President/CEO of Senior Resource Association since 2006 and holds a master’s degree in health administration from the University of Florida.
Senior Resource Association, Inc. (SRA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the designated lead agency for home and community-based care for the elderly in Indian River County. Since 1974, SRA continues to provide essential services and support for the community’s older adults and their families. Promoting independence and dignity for all adults, SRA programs include Meals on Wheels, DayAway Adult Enrichment & Respite, In-Home Services, Public Guardianship, as well as public and demand-response transportation services. SRA is the Community Transportation Coordinator for Indian River and Martin counties, as designated by the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged and has operated Indian River County’s public transit program, GoLine, since 1994. To learn more, visit www.SeniorResourceAssociation.org.
