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She joins the agency after coming out on top of an extensive, nationwide search following CEO Scott Smith’s retirement announcement in summer 2021.
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The new fleet is being introduced gradually into the system after testing is completed, with the first three vehicles entering revenue service this week.
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The 1.6-mile light rail extension will provide frequent, reliable, sustainable, and safe public transportation, helping residents get to work, schools, healthcare facilities, recreational venues and more between downtown Phoenix and the planned redevelopment of the Metrocenter Mall.
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Valley Metro partnered with Waymo and ASU to study autonomous vehicle travel.
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During his tenure, he helped stabilize the organization, restore Valley Metro’s reputation, and lead the agency to new heights.
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Service has been suspended since May after a gunmen killed nine people at a VTA light rail hub before taking his own life.
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These are the first enhancements as part of a multi-year program that will also include mobile ticketing, reloadable smart cards, and more modern fare collection equipment.
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While the pilot was cut short due to COVID-19, researchers say that offering flexible service hours and an increased vehicle occupancy can help evaluate shifting priorities for commuting in a post-pandemic world.
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The Senate approves Nuria Fernandez as the nation’s 15th FTA administrator. She is also the first woman of color to lead the agency.
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The GM/CEO position was temporarily filled by VTA General Counsel Evelynn Tran after Nuria Fernandez left in January to join the Biden Administration as Acting Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration.
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