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Newsby StaffDecember 23, 2015

NJ Transit expected to name Martin as interim boss

Dennis Martin, who has been praised for actions to improve conditions at the Port Authority bus terminal, will take the helm, pending a vote of NJ Transit's board at 1:30 p.m.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2015

Metra names chief safety and environmental officer

The newly created position puts Metra in line with best practices and Federal Transit Administration recommendations and consolidates safety and environmental units under one officer.   

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2015

Hakim named new president of New York City Transit

For the past year and a half Ronnie Hakim has served as the executive director of NJ TRANSIT, which operates 12 commuter rail lines, three light rail lines, 261 bus routes and Access Link paratransit service across the state of New Jersey.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2015

Fla.'s Palm Tran names Forbes as new executive director

Most recently, Clinton Forbes served as VP, operations, for the Central Ohio Transit Authority, overseeing 860 employees.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 2, 2015

Metrolink hires FHWA CFO to become Deputy CEO

In 2008, Elissa Konove was selected as the chief financial officer for the FHWA where she was the senior executive responsible for Federal highway budget, financial, and acquisition matters.

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Newsby StaffAugust 13, 2015

CEO Allegra to retire after 37 years at UTA

Allegra played an integral role in developing UTA’s extensive rail system and oversaw the completion of the FrontLines 2015 project, which included construction four light rail lines and one commuter rail line.

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Newsby StaffJuly 1, 2015

LYNX chief is sole finalist for top Charlotte transit post

Prior to joining LYNX, John Lewis served as the CEO of the Greater Richmond Transit Company.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2015

MTA New York City Transit President Bianco to retire

Carmen Bianco, 63, became acting president of New York City Transit in April 2013 and was permanently appointed to the position in September 2013 following a nationwide search. He had previously served since March 2010 as sr. VP, Department of Subways.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2015

New L.A. Metro chief to make nearly $350,000 a year in salary, stipends

Phil Washington, who most recently led Denver's Regional Transportation District, signed a four-year contract with the agency, which is in the middle of a multibillion-dollar rail-building boom, according to the report.

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Newsby StaffMay 5, 2015

Chicago Transit Authority veteran Carter returns to lead agency

Dorval Carter Jr., who will become the first African-American CTA president, most recently served as Acting Chief of Staff to USDOT Secretary Anthony Foxx. He replaces Forrest Claypool, who is joining as chief of staff for Mayor Rahm Emanuel's second administration

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