MENU
SEARCHRobert Smith will oversee current operations in the western region, and will help expand new business into other states in bus, metro, and light rail operations.
Robert Smith was named senior VP of operations for the West Region of RATP Dev Bus Division. Photo: RATP Dev
RATP Dev North America announced the appointment of Robert Smith as the senior VP of operations for the West Region of RATP Dev Bus Division.
Smith will lead RATP Dev’s operations and business development in the western continental U.S. He will be based in Fort Worth, Texas and work with clients in Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, and California.
Smith will oversee RATP Dev’s current operations in the western region, and will help expand new business into other states in bus, metro, and light rail operations. Additionally, he will assist with ongoing national projects with his colleagues in the East and Central regions.
Smith previously served as chief transit officer of the Chicago Transit Authority. Prior to his work in Chicago, he was the CEO of the Maryland Transit Authority in Baltimore, and served as the VP of operations (East Area) at National Express Corporation. Throughout his career, Smith has managed bus, subway, light rail, commuter rail, and paratransit services.
The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.
Read More →
The service is a flexible, reservation-based transit service designed to close the first- and last-mile gaps and connect riders to employment for just $5 per day.
Read More →
Parsons wins the $60M Claremont Extension design contract as the Foothill Gold Line board reaffirms leadership during a pivotal project phase.
Read More →
The upgraded system, which went live earlier this month, supports METRO’s METRONow vision to enhance the customer experience, improve service reliability, and strengthen long-term regional mobility.
Read More →
The agency ranked top five among mid-sized U.S. transit systems, defined as agencies with 15 million to 50 million annual trips.
Read More →
The new program rewards B2B audience readers for engaging with trusted content and suppliers, earning them points toward events, travel, and more.
Read More →
The subway system saw increases across all key metrics, with 62% of subway riders reporting they feel satisfied with the system overall.
Read More →
The agreement provides competitive wages and reflects strong labor-management collaboration, positive working relationships, and a shared commitment to building a world-class transit system for the community, said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins.
Read More →
The new contract for Keolis and VRE will commence in July 2026, with the potential to expand to 15 years.
Read More →
The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.
Read More →
