Brad Miller, CEO Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority St. Petersburg, Fla. “I love being a CEO of a public transit organization, because I feel like I’m a leader that is making a difference in my local community.”
Ron Kilcoyne, GM (updated)
Ron Kilcoyne
Lane Transit District Eugene, Ore. “Never a dull moment. Every day is different. I am passionate about the value of public transportation and enjoy the opportunity to be in a position to be responsible for providing this service, and to improve the quality and quantity of service, at the agency level as well as through APTA and other organizations at the industry level.”
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Steven Brown
Steven Brown, GM Gold Coast Transit Oxnard, Calif. “Working with great staff and the challenges of dealing with new issues each day, as well as the variety of the job and the ability to really impact how we deliver great customer service.” Michael Burns, GM Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority San Jose, Calif. “The immediate, positive impact of our work on the community and the responsibility that it brings for addressing both daily and long-term transportation needs.”
Brian J. Lamb, GM
Brian J. Lamb
Metro Transit Minneapolis “At the end of the day, the most rewarding part of my job is serving in a position where I’m able to interact with so many different people. Every day I am inspired by the professionalism and personalities of Metro Transit employees whether they work in operations, maintenance, transit police, planning, finance or any of the other departments that keep us rolling every day. And if that weren’t enough, we have the best customers in the world.”
Michael Setzer
Michael Setzer, CEO Nassau Inter-County Express Long Island, N.Y. “It is a perfect mix of business and public affairs.”
Jeff Arndt, president/CEO
Jeff Arndt
VIA Metropolitan Transit San Antonio, Texas “I like knowing that each and every day VIA is contributing to the essential well-being and prosperity of our customers and our community. We make it possible for people to get to their job and then back home; to access medical treatment; to pursue higher education; or to visit their grandkids (best of all). I’m especially proud that our agency has chosen to focus technology investments first on projects that enhance the customer experience. I like knowing that I, and every single member of the VIA team, make a real difference every day.”
Michael Giugno
Michael Giugno, managing director/president Milwaukee County Transit System/Milwaukee Transport Services Inc. Milwaukee, Wis. “During my 32 years in the transit industry, I progressively worked my way from a bus operator to my current position as managing director. At Milwaukee Transport Services Inc. (MTS), the operator of Milwaukee County Transit System since its inception in 1975, something new and exciting is always on our agenda. We take pride in bringing improvements to Milwaukee County residents who rely on us to get them to where they need to go safely, efficiently and on time.”
Brenda Broyles, director
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Pueblo Transit Pueblo, Colo. “Innovation in the transit industry and the ability to contribute to change.”
Ray Friem
Ray Friem, chief operating officer, transit Bi-State Development Agency St. Louis “One could not ask for a more challenging career than in public transit. You have all of the pressures of a conventional business, coupled with all of the oddities associated with government.”
Carl Sedoryk, GM/CEO
Carl Sedoryk
Monterey-Salinas Transit Monterey, Calif. “I enjoy the crosscutting nature of how transit services positively impacts the diverse urban and rural communities we serve, and that I get immediate feedback on whether we are getting it right, or not.”
David King
David King, CEO/GM Triangle Transit Durham, N.C. “It is relevant, varied and challenging.”
The beginning of the final BRT segment advances construction across all five segments, reflecting steady progress toward shorter travel times, improved accessibility, and a more dependable connection to jobs, businesses, and community destinations.
The visit is part of the SF Fed's ongoing engagement with major employers and industries across Southern California and, more broadly, the western U.S. to better understand regional economic conditions and business outlooks.
Advances in data and analytics are giving transit agencies new opportunities to refine maintenance practices, improve efficiency and make more informed decisions about asset performance.
Today’s riders—and the communities you serve—expect more from public transit. While ADA compliance is required, leading transit agencies know that true accessibility also means delivering dignity, efficiency, and a better rider experience. This whitepaper reveals why forward thinking agencies nationwide choose the Low Floor Frontrunner as their first choice for ADA compliant vehicles—setting a new standard with passenger first design, faster boarding, improved safety, and unmatched operational performance.
In Part 2 of a two-part conversation, AC Transit’s director of maintenance joins co-hosts Alex Roman and Mark Hollenbeck to discuss his maintenance team’s work with various types of vehicle, training, augmented reality, and more.
Under this extension, Keolis will continue to manage and operate fixed-route bus service across the East Valley, serving communities including Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, the town of Gilbert, parts of Phoenix, and the Gila River Indian Community.
The new network reflects extensive input from riders and the community through Reimagine DART on what matters most in public transit — and those priorities are reflected in the changes ahead.
