About

Abigail Tessmann

Founder | Public Transit Trainer | Advocate for Accessibility

I am passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities to navigate public transportation independently. My journey with public transit began during college when I quickly learned to travel on my own, leading to a deep appreciation for accessible and efficient transportation.

In 2015, I launched Transit2GO as a pilot program through Edgewood College’s Cutting-Edge Program, where I worked as a bus trainer until 2017. Encouraged by positive feedback, I officially established Transit2GO as an independent business in 2018. Since then, I have trained individuals with disabilities to confidently use Madison Metro Bus System, fostering greater independence and community engagement.

My hands-on approach and extensive travel experience—riding public transportation in cities across the U.S. (New York City, Washington, D.C., Seattle, and more) and internationally in Playa del Carmen, Mexico—have given me valuable insight into diverse transit systems.

I am always eager to connect with professionals, advocates, and organizations that share my commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and transportation equity.

Let’s connect!