Michael P. Kilcoyne has more than 30 years of transit industry experience, with an extensive background encompassing all aspects of bus operations, customer service, project management, and emergency response.
In her new role, Katrina Heineking will be responsible for overseeing some of the company’s larger contracts, including operations and maintenance contracts for Foothill Transit, San Diego MTS, and Valley Metro.
The innovative XE60 battery-electric bus, and its sister XHE60 hydrogen fuel-cell bus, are both powered by Siemens electric motors with rechargeable lithium-ion battery technology manufactured in Michigan.
The trams will run on all three of the new lines, replacing the existing trams in reserved lanes.
Transdev veteran Mark Young will serve as interim GM until a new manager is hired.
Earlier this year, the city’s elected officials urged administrators to pursue an unprecedented bidding process that could result in a more expensive project because they decided not to have bidders compete on price.
Designed for transit lines that don’t share track with freight trains, the AURA PTC system provides collision avoidance, speed and signal compliance, precision berthing, and worker protection in both above and underground environments.