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Posts in Category: From GM Lesley Kandaras

Listening Sessions Tour: Invaluable conversations help shape public safety on transit, service

Posted by | Sep. 3, 2024

Thank you to everyone who shared valuable feedback with leaders during our second Listening Sessions Tour (August 16-26, 2024). At each stop along the way, we heard valuable feedback about our ongoing efforts to improve public safety on transit. [...]

From GM Lesley Kandaras

Riding our system builds understanding, empathy

Posted by Drew Kerr | Aug. 1, 2024

When I became general manager last July, I committed to riding every Metro Transit-branded and operated route within my first year on the job.   I started by riding the METRO A Line to the 2023 State Fair and ended in July with a nighttime [...]

Forward From GM Lesley Kandaras

Metro Transit Forward: A shared vision centered on people, priorities

Posted by Drew Kerr | July 3, 2024

When I became general manager last July, I was often asked what my vision was for Metro Transit. In response, I would politely share that I didn't think that was quite the right question. Instead, I shared that I wanted to see riders, [...]

From GM Lesley Kandaras

From the General Manager: Join the effort to develop a shared vision for Metro Transit

| May 2, 2024

When I became general manager last July, I committed to ride every route we operate in my first year serving in this role. These rides have given me great insight into the issues that are most important to riders across the metro – over and [...]

From GM Lesley Kandaras Light Rail METRO Blue Line METRO Green Line Safety and Security Action Plan Transit Police

Listening, learning strengthens resolve to improve public safety on transit

Posted by | Jan. 18, 2024

Thank you to everyone who turned out last week to share valuable feedback with leaders who spent time riding light rail and at stations. Reflecting on her experience, General Manager Lesley Kandaras said she appreciated hearing how much riders [...]

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