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DART Selects Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. To Lead Transit Agency
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· July 23, 2026
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Key takeaway The decision was made following a vote by the Board, with 9 members in favor and 4 opposed.
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board of Directors has made a selection for the agency's next leader. Nathaniel P. Ford Sr, formerly of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer.
The decision was made following a vote by the Board, with 9 members in favor and 4 opposed. This appointment marks a new era for the transit agency, which is the largest in North Texas. Further details about Ford's appointment and what it means for DART are available from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board of Directors.
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Category: government Published: July 23, 2026 Source: Dallas Weekly Reading time: 1 min
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