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June 2008 — Vol. 86, No. 5

CAPITOL REPORTER

Governor names new transportation commissioner

Intermodal and public transit expert will lead DOT’s new direction

 

Gov. M. Jodi Rell has nominated Joseph F. Marie as the new commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Marie is currently the director of operations and maintenance for METRO, the regional public transit system for Phoenix, Ariz. He brings to his new position more than 22 years of transit industry experience in both the public and private sectors. 

As senior operations officer, Marie currently directs the startup and operations of the $1.4 billion Central Phoenix/East Valley Rail System. This is part of a comprehensive program that involves more than $5 billion in investment in public transit infrastructure. Marie previously served as assistant general manager of operations for METRO TRANSIT in Minneapolis and has held executive positions with two Fortune 500 companies. He has also held senior transit positions in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.

“Joseph Marie is a seasoned, proven administrator with a strong background in public transit, which really is the future of transportation in Connecticut,” Gov. Rell says. “A modern, integrated transportation system of roads, rails and airports is fundamental to a strong economy. We do need a new, highly focused agency, and Joe Marie has the vision, organizational skills and experience to move the DOT forward to the next level.”                                               

Marie has published more than a dozen articles and papers in industry journals on equipment technology, operations and modal integration. His industry experience includes positions with rail equipment manufacturers Bombardier and Siemens.

“Joe will implement a transportation strategy that recognizes the vital importance of mass transit, smart growth, transit-oriented development and the critical role of all forms of transportation in the maintenance and growth of our economy,” Gov. Rell says. 

The appointment will be effective in June. The nomination requires legislative approval.