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The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District is the third-largest public bus system in California, serving 13 cities and adjacent unincorporated areas in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. AC Transit has been serving the East Bay since 1960, taking over from the Key System and its predecessors, which carried passengers via buses, horse-drawn rail, electric streetcars, and ferries over the previous 100 years. AC Transit’s mission is to provide safe, convenient, courteous, and reliable transit service.

Industry

Urban Transit Services

Company size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Oakland, CA

Type

Government Agency

Founded

1960

Specialties

Premier transportation authority for Alameda and Contra Costa counties

Locations

Employees at AC Transit

Updates

AC Transit is hiring for a variety of roles! From operations to administration, there are opportunities to join a team dedicated to serving the East Bay community, check out our openings: Bus Operator Journey Level Mechanic Senior Body Mechanic Principal Funding Strategy Specialist (Project Manager II) Retirement Plan Analyst Apply today or share these positions with your network: actransit.org/careers
AC Transit staff attended the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., which brought together thousands of transportation leaders, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers from around the globe. Staff participated in sessions on global transportation research priorities, innovative funding models, transit asset management, data governance, and the intersection of ethics, equity, and artificial intelligence (AI) in transportation. AC Transit is committed to leveraging new research to inform our continued efforts to deliver reliable, equitable and innovative services to our diverse Bay Area community.
AC Transit is seeking public volunteers to serve on the District Retirement Board. This is a non-paid position with responsibilities that include interpreting, monitoring, and auditing the retirement plan. Learn more and apply by Jan 31. https://lnkd.in/grPGPfbE
AC Transit joined 17 other Bay Area agencies in signing the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) Pledge, strengthening a national coalition focused on increasing opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses. Interim GM Kathleen Kelly highlighted: "The Equity in Infrastructure Pledge reaffirms our commitment to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, which demonstrates that when Historically Underutilized Businesses participate in transit projects, the financial benefits often stay within the Bay Area cities we serve, driving job creation and supporting economic growth in the communities that need it most.” This milestone represents a unified effort by regional agencies to close the racial wealth gap and improve public infrastructure investments.
Join us in celebrating our first Employees of the Month for 2025! Take a moment to appreciate their hard work and outstanding service. Congratulations to this month's employees! https://lnkd.in/ggx8fNUJ
Congratulations to our final class of new bus operators for 2024! After weeks of classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, they are now ready to drive the East Bay. They'll be driving buses out of our Division 2 in Emeryville. Let’s give them a warm AC Transit welcome!
Our Civil Rights and Compliance team spread holiday cheer and gave back to the community! 🎄 They volunteered at the Alameda County Food Bank, serving 164 households with 6,300 pounds of rice. We’re proud to make a difference this season! 💚
The AC Transit Board of Directors announces the appointment of Kathleen Kelly as the transit district's Interim General Manager. Ms. Kelly possesses deep institutional knowledge of AC Transit, having excelled in multiple past leadership roles, including Chief Operating Officer, and Interim General Manager. As the Principal of Kathleen Kelly Consulting, she has also served in several Interim Chief Financial Officer and Interim Executive Director roles throughout the Bay Area. Ms. Kelly’s appointment begins December 16 and will act as Interim General Manager as the Board of Directors undertakes a nationwide search for a permanent General Manager and Chief Executive Officer. Full release: https://lnkd.in/gpag9BkJ
Celebrating 117 Years of Service: Meet Donald, Ruthie, and Poon With a combined 117 years of dedication to AC Transit, Donald, Ruthie, and Poon have each been part of the agency since 1985. Their impressive 39-year careers highlight a commitment to public transit and the communities they serve. Mr. Donald began his AC Transit journey in 1985 as a mechanic. Over the years, he has showcased his expertise by participating in bus roadeos and now shares his knowledge and mentors the next generation through the Mechanic Help Program. Ms. Ruthie operates out of Division 6, serving southern Alameda County. She values the camaraderie and growth she experiences alongside her coworkers. Her advice to new bus operators? Memorize route directions, familiarize yourself with bus lines by riding them, and avoid over-relying on the GPS. Mr. Poon, also based out of Division 6, says Line U is one of his favorite routes. His tip for new bus operators is to be patient, especially on high-traffic lines. Poon attributes his long tenure to AC Transit's excellent benefits and pay. Together, Donald, Ruthie, and Poon exemplify the dedication and experience that keep AC Transit moving. Let's thank them for their service 👏
Our newly elected board directors have been sworn in! Congratulations to Ward 1 Director H. E. Christian Peeples, Ward 2 Director Jean Walsh, and Director Anthony C. Silva, who will represent newly formed Ward 6. Their terms end in 2028. Press release: actransit.us/4ilxfdB

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