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 Learn how to ride the new streetcar ??‹??‹??‹The CityLYNX Gold Line??‹ service starts today at 1 p.m.! Riders can acces bus and light rail services, healthcare facilities, entertainment, education and small businesses.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nicole Ramsey, Corporate Communications & Marketing John M. Lewis Jr. has been named the new executive director for the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). ??‹I??‹n making the announcement??‹, City Manager Ron Carlee said that “John brings a wealth of transit knowledge and leadership to our organization. He has the energy, skill, and commitment to help take CATS to the next level.” ??‹??‹
Lewis will lead countywide transit planning and transit management activities, including developing and promoting a long-term regional vision for transit services, managing existing transit services, designing and managing the future transit system and providing oversight on in-house contracted transit services. The executive director of CATS is responsible for building partnerships and strong working relationships with Mecklenburg County, the six incorporated towns located in Mecklenburg County and other city departments. CATS is a department of the City with oversight provided by the regional Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC). In accordance with the Transit Governance Interlocal Agreement, the recruitment included a panel consisting of City Manager Ron Carlee, Davidson Mayor John Woods and Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio. Charlotte Assistant City Manager Debra Campbell coordinated the process. Per the agreement, the final selection was made by the City Manager with the concurrence of the County Manager and Mayor Woods. Lewis is leaving his position as the CEO of Central Florida Regional Transit Authority (Lynx) where he provided strategic leadership to Central Florida’s primary mass transit carrier. Some fast facts:
Prior to his position at Lynx, Lewis held leadership positions with the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC), Maryland Transit Administration and the Maryland Department of Transportation. Within these positions, he’s managed rail and bus operations, developed bus operations training programs and served as a transit lobbyist. Lewis earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science with an economics concentration from Allegheny College. He is a member of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators and recently served as the legislative committee chair for the Florida Public Transit Association. His salary is $228,698. Lewis will begin his duties in mid-August.??‹??‹??‹ |
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