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Hampton Roads Transit Appoints Brian Smith As President and CEO

PRIVATESep 04, 20263 days ago

Position

President

Company

Hampton Roads Transit

Brian Smith
Newport NewsTransportation

Description

Hampton Roads Transit has named Brian Smith as its next president and CEO, effective October 12. Smith returns to HRT after serving in various roles at GoTriangle and has extensive transit experience.

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Company

Hampton Roads Transit

Location

Newport News, Virginia, United States

About

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is a public transportation agency serving the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. It offers a range of transit services including bus, light rail, and ferry operations. HRT seeks to provide safe, reliable transportation to its customers and foster a strong community connection.

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