Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) announced today that Bernard Jackson, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer, has accepted the position of Chief Operating Officer at the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NYMTA). His final day at DART will be Friday, May 2, 2025.
“NYMTA is North America’s largest transportation network, and this is a tremendous opportunity for BJ, as well as a testament to the incredible work he has done here since joining us in May 2022,” said DART CEO & President Nadine S. Lee. “From the roll out of DART Zoom, to maintaining 99% service delivery, to installing a culture of excellence in customer service, BJ has been a driving force behind our growth and success.”
DART will announce an interim Chief Operations Officer in the coming weeks and begin a nationwide recruitment search for a permanent replacement.
“I came to DART because I believed in the leadership of Nadine Lee. Over time, I came to appreciate the outstanding employees who work tirelessly to deliver quality service to those who rely on DART,” Jackson said. “I’ve met great people at a great agency. While I’m looking forward to new challenges, I will always keep pulling for DART. Thank you for an experience I will never forget.”
