AKRON— METRO RTA proudly announces that its Chief Executive Officer, Dawn Distler, traveled to Anaheim, California, where she was honored with the Outstanding Chief Executive Officer Award. This prestigious recognition, given to only one person annually in the transportation industry, was awarded by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). This award highlights Distler's exceptional leadership, innovative vision, and commitment to public transportation.
Under Distler's leadership, METRO RTA has achieved significant milestones in improving and expanding transit services across the region. This includes introducing electric vehicles to METRO's fleet, rolling out customer-friendly technologies, and forging key partnerships with local businesses and community organizations to enhance service and accessibility. Distler's forward-thinking approach and collaborative spirit have made METRO RTA a standout in public transportation.
“It is a great privilege to accept this award,” said CEO Dawn Distler. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire METRO team. Through our collaborative efforts, we have made significant strides in providing reliable, efficient, and equitable transit services. This recognition inspires us to continue our mission of enhancing mobility and improving the quality of life for all residents.”
The award was officially presented at the APTA TRANSform conference in Anaheim, California, on October 1, where Distler was recognized alongside other notable leaders in the industry.
METRO RTA is the public transportation provider in Summit County. METRO enhances the quality of life for our community by providing innovative transportation solutions that are safe, equitable, dependable, cost-effective, and customer-focused, now and into the future.
