Nadine Lee, the president and CEO of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) announced this week she would step down from her position.
Lee informed the DART Board of Directors that she would not be seeking an extension of her current contract. The announcement will end her tenure with Dart, which started in 2021. Lee said the decision came after careful reflection on the agency’s path forward.
“It has been the honor of my career to lead this extraordinary organization and to work alongside more than 3,800 dedicated employees who move North Texas forward every day,” Lee said. “Together, we navigated one of the most challenging periods in transit history and emerged stronger, more focused, and better positioned to serve our growing region.”
Recruitment to fill the position will begin immediately, the board said, and details regarding the leadership transition plans, including the naming of an interim CEO will be made soon.
DART Board Chair Randall Bryant thanked Lee for her leadership and commitment to the agency.
“Nadine stepped into this role at a very challenging moment for the transit industry and helped guide DART through recovery while setting a clear strategic direction for the future,” he said. “Her leadership strengthened operations, improved safety and reliability, and positioned DART to remain a critical mobility partner for the region.”
Lee said she remained committed to the agency’s success throughout the remainder of her time there.
“Our team has laid the foundation for the next era of transit in North Texas,” Lee said. “I look forward to continuing to work with our Board, our member cities, and our community partners as we move forward together.”