ETCOG Director Vince Huerta Elected President of the Texas Transit Association Board

Oct 07, 2022

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The East Texas Council of Governments is pleased to announce its Director of Transportation, Vince Huerta, has been elected the Board President of the Texas Transit Association (TTA).


"I am elated to serve as the new President of TTA for my first term," said Huerta. "I am eager to begin working with our rural, small urban, and large urban transit providers to create new and updated benefits for our membership, potential recruits, and constituents. As a seasoned transit manager and longtime member of TTA, I believe I can provide a fresh perspective on how our organization engages with its members. Together we will be able to expand our network and provide the representation Texas Transit deserves." 


TTA’s purpose is to educate the people of Texas about issues affecting the public transit industry within the state. Additionally, TTA actively supports public transportation in the State of Texas and works with members of the state legislature in the pursuit of additional resources to support public transportation.


Huerta has been a part of the public transportation industry for over 20 years and has extensive urban, small urban, and rural Texas transit experience. He actively serves on the TTA Board of Directors and Executive Committee, as well as the Southwest Transit Association Board of Directors. Huerta received the TTA's Outstanding Public Transportation Manager of the Year in 2020.

 

Huerta joined ETCOG in May of 2018 and has continued to find ways to grow and support East Texas transportation. Notable accomplishments during his tenure include a 40% increase in ridership since 2018, drastically increased safety protocols, bringing in a customized fleet, and further building procedural and monetary efficiencies.

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