Connect Transit GM resigning, accepting new position

Posted on February 24, 2017
Andrew Johnson (left) has been with Connect Transit since 2011. (WJBC File Photo)

By Adam Studzinski

BLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit General Manager Andrew Johnson is resigning to accept a new position.

Johnson will be the new Chief Operating Officer at the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District. His last day with Connect Transit will be March 24.

Johnson was hired by Connect Transit in 2011.

“I would like to thank the Connect Transit Board of Trustees for the guidance and support I’ve received over the years,” said Johnson in a press release. “Together the board and staff have redefined the concept of public transportation in the community.”

Under Johnson’s watch, Connect Transit received the Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award for small systems in 2015.

Acting Board Chair Andrew McCurdy said in a press release does not want to see Johnson go, but wishes him luck in his new position.

“From a complete rebranding effort to a comprehensive route restructuring, Andrew has impacted every aspect of our service.  I can’t remember a time that I brought him an idea or suggestion that Andrew or his team wasn’t already thinking about,” McCurdy said.

The board will consider options for an interim general manager Tuesday.

Adam Studzinski can be reached at [email protected].

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