C-TRAN appoints Annette Shaw as Chief Operating Officer

VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) - C-TRAN has appointed Annette Shaw to serve as the agency’s Chief Operating Officer beginning on Thursday.

Shaw will be responsible for C-TRAN’s largest division with oversight of fixed-route operations, paratransit, and The Current on-demand service. She will also oversee the safety and security department.

In her new position, Shaw will help to build the C-TRAN 2045 plan, which is a long-range comprehensive transit initiative that will include two additional bus rapid transit lines, future service expansions, and more zero-emission vehicles as illustrated in the agency’s Zero Emissions Bus Transition Plan.

“I am honored to begin my role at C-TRAN, an organization recognized and celebrated for its outstanding contributions to the public transportation sector. My journey, which started behind the wheel as a bus operator, has equipped me with an understanding of the day-to-day operations in delivering service and the critical importance of safety in our industry,” Shaw said. “I am particularly mindful of the challenges faced by our workforce, including the serious issue of transit worker assaults. Mitigating these risks will be one of my top priorities, ensuring a safe and secure working environment for our dedicated employees and our passengers.”

Shaw has held positions ranging from bus operator to Manager of Investigations for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority.

“It was clear that Annette’s background in operations and safety were a perfect match to continue the work being done by our world-class employees,” said Leann M. Caver, C-TRAN’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer. “Any opportunity to add a resume and skill set of this caliber to our organization will undoubtedly take this agency to the next level.”