The Commuter Rail Coalition welcomes Matthew O. Tucker, executive director of the North County Transit District (NCTD) in Oceanside, Calif., as the vice chair of its board of directors.
Tucker has served as the executive director and CEO of NCTD since 2008, providing strategic direction and the oversight necessary to deliver transit service within the agency’s 1,020-square-mile service area.
NCTD's family of transit services includes COASTER commuter rail, SPRINTER hybrid rail, BREEZE bus system, FLEX specialized transportation and LIFT ADA paratransit services. NCTD has operational responsibility and control over the San Diego Rail Subdivision from the Orange County line to downtown San Diego and hosts Amtrak, Metrolink, BNSF and PAC Sun Railroad operators. NCTD has an operating budget of approximately $113 million for FY 2020, and ridership across all modes is projected at approximately 10 million passengers for FY 2020.
In joining the board of the Commuter Rail Coalition, Tucker brings with him the insight of a long career in the public transportation sector. Prior to NCTD, he served as director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, COO of Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, and AGM of the Greater Richmond (VA) Transit Company.
Commuter Rail Coalition Chair Jim Derwinski said, “Matt’s dedication and passion for innovation makes him a worthy successor to Doug as the coalition expands its footprint and impact.”
In accepting the role, Tucker succeeds Doug Kelsey, a founding member of the coalition, whose “six-month commitment to serving on the board through the coalition’s development and launch was invaluable in setting the stage for success,” added Derwinski.
