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GENERAL MANAGER AND CEO, WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY, WASHINGTON, D.C.
GENERAL MANAGER AND CEO, WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY, WASHINGTON, D.C.
Virginia Business// August 29, 2024//
Clarke took leadership of WMATA in 2022 and since has been working to increase ridership and add fleets to the Metrorail and Metrobus.
One of the transportation system’s biggest challenges has been its budget, with ridership way down from the pandemic and construction costs up during recent inflation. However, Metro avoided a $750 million shortfall in its fiscal 2025 budget and approved a $4.8 billion capital and operating budget. Customer fares will increase on Metrobus and Metrorail, but with additional investments from Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., the system was able to avoid major service cuts and layoffs.
Meanwhile, Metro expects to purchase new 8000-series railcars and electric buses. It received a 2024 Gold Safety Award from the American Public Transportation Association for a new program focused on investigating safety issues.
Former president and CEO of Austin, Texas’ Capital Metro system, Clarke holds degrees from Acadia University and the University of Southern Maine.
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