Mass Transit Announces Its Top 40 Under 40 List

FORT ATKINSON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mass Transit, the only magazine exclusively dedicated to public transportation, announces the fourth annual Mass Transit Top 40 Under 40 list, honoring those professionals who have made significant contributions to the public transit industry. Honorees were nominated by their peers and judged on criteria that included job commitment, industry involvement and contribution, achievement in his or her position and innovation in his or her field.

“Millions of people utilize public transportation every year, relying on it to transport them to work, school, social and sporting activities”

“Millions of people utilize public transportation every year, relying on it to transport them to work, school, social and sporting activities,” says Publisher John Hollenhorst. “The individuals chosen for this year’s list have been stand outs in their respective areas and show a strong passion and commitment that exemplifies the best of the best.”

“We received so many qualified nominations we could easily have extended the list,” adds Editor Leah Harnack. “It was challenging to narrow it down, but we are confident that this list is made up of professionals who are not only extremely deserving of this honor, we expect they will continue to play a significant role in public transport for decades to come.”

Winners will be showcased in the September/October cover feature of Mass Transit magazine and online at www.MassTransitmag.com.

Mass Transit magazine serves more than 21,000 readers associated with the public transportation industry including transit managers, industry suppliers and industry associations. It is the only publication that focuses on the people who manage the business and their successful management practices. The publication’s editorial content provides subscribers with management, marketing, operational and product information they need to better manage transit systems and overcome the changes in today's environment.

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Mass Transit 40 Under 40 List 2011

Aaron Kelly, RNL

Dr. Ahmed El-Aassar, Gannett Fleming Inc.

Allison Ledford, Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority

Arthur Pazdan, Parsons

Brett Wallace, HDR

Brian Andrews, Durham Area Transit Authority/First Transit Inc.

Christopher Yake, Reconnecting America/Center for Transit Oriented Development

Dave Reage, Metro Transit, Halifax Regional Municipality

Dee Leggett, Denton County Transportation Authority

Derick Hallahan, Parsons Brinckerhoff

Derrick Breun, New Orleans Regional Transit Authority/Veolia Transdev