MCDOT’s Ride On Bus Depot Chiefs Recognized for Outstanding Service

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Each week during the County’s response to the COVID-19 health crisis, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Chief Administrative Officer Andrew Kleine recognize County employees who are “High Risers” -- those who have risen to the challenge of the COVID-19 health crisis after facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles and transforming them into attainable realities. MCDOT is proud to share that its three Ride On depot chiefs, Allan Watts, Andre Lucas and James Ryan, are the latest employees to be recognized for establishing Ride On depot COVID-19 procedures, protocols and operations to better protect employees and residents. 

“Allan Watts, Andre Lucas and James Ryan are leading Ride On’s frontline essential workers as they keep our buses staffed and moving,” said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin. “As Ride On’s schedules have been modified to meet the changing needs of residents during the pandemic, these depot chiefs have been instrumental in ensuring that transit is still available for the residents who are most in need of the service. They have worked tirelessly to protect passengers and bus operators and supervised the special training operators have received on new safety procedures. We are proud of them and all of MCDOT’s employees who have risen to the challenges of continuing to provide essential services under difficult circumstances.”

Elrich and Kleine noted these High Risers’ determination, resilience and willingness to provide exceptional work. The three depot chiefs created clear safety messages and systematically developed a distribution process for cleaning products, hand sanitizer and protective equipment for employees. They used their excellent communication skills to closely collaborate with MCDOT leadership, their teams and the Municipal and County Government Employees Organization shop stewards.

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Release ID: 20-100
Media Contact: Hannah Henn 240-777-8389