DART News Release
Sep 01, 2016 | General
DART's Gary Thomas Named Outstanding Public Transit Manager
|  Media Relations Contact: September 1, 2016 DART's Gary Thomas Named Outstanding Public Transit Manager
"I am honored to be recognized for doing what I love," Thomas said. "DART is an integral part of the community, and it's incredibly fulfilling to see how we are moving people connecting them with education, healthcare and career development." Dallas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson said Thomas' "Contributions have helped North Texas become a national model for regional transportation collaboration." Dallas Congressman Pete Sessions noted the "Federal Transit Administration regularly references DART's projects for their innovation, service delivery, and project management." Award recipients must have a proven track record for advancing the public transportation industry; demonstrate ability toward responsible, long-range planning; illustrate a disciplined-approach toward sustainable growth and expansion; and embrace innovative uses of technology, resources and collaboration to make public transit more accessible. APTA is a nonprofit international association of 1,500 public and private sector organizations, engaged in the areas of bus, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, subways, waterborne services, and intercity and high-speed passenger rail. More than 90 percent of the people using public transportation in the United States and Canada ride APTA member systems. Thomas' nearly 20-year tenure with DART has been marked by several signature moments:
"People need to have transportation choices; therefore, we [DART] must continually seek opportunities to enhance connectivity and build an infrastructure that will support current and future riders for decades to come." Thomas will be honored at a Sept. 13 award ceremony and luncheon in Los Angeles. -- 30 -- |
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