AC Transit Honors Workers Keeping SF Bay Moving

AC Transit honors supervisor, mechanic, and operator for July performance

AC Transit Names July Employee of the Month

Three AC Transit employees earned Employee of the Month honors for July 2025, transit officials announced Tuesday. The East Bay transit agency recognized Supervisor Dwayne Gaddis, Mechanic A Technician Hector Gonzalez, and Operator Tiffany Hicks for exceptional performance in their divisions. The awards highlight employees who've demonstrated outstanding dedication to keeping buses running safely across Alameda and Contra Costa counties, where AC Transit serves 1.6 million residents.

Recognition Program Honors Workforce Dedication

The monthly recognition program celebrates employees who maintain reliable service for approximately 50 million annual passenger trips across AC Transit's 364-square-mile service area. Michael Hursh, General Manager, oversees operations for the transit district, which was formed in 1960 to provide public transportation in the East Bay. Transit officials said the program acknowledges workers whose efforts directly impact daily commutes for thousands of Bay Area residents. The agency didn't specify selection criteria for the awards or whether honorees receive tangible rewards beyond recognition.

Three Divisions Represented in July Awards

Gaddis earned recognition in the Supervision Division for leadership excellence, while Gonzalez was honored in the Maintenance Division for technical expertise keeping the fleet operational. Hicks received the Transportation Division award for exemplary service as an operator. Officials didn't provide details about specific achievements that led to each employee's selection. The awards span AC Transit's key operational areas, from front-line drivers to mechanics and supervisory staff who coordinate daily operations.

Monthly Program Continues Throughout Year

AC Transit's Employee of the Month program runs on an ongoing monthly basis, with July 2025 honorees announced July 1. Officials haven't said when the recognition program was established or how long it's been in operation. The transit agency typically announces honorees at the start of each month, though specific details about award ceremonies or presentations weren't available.

Awards Highlight Operational Excellence

The recognition underscores the importance of workforce dedication in maintaining transit service reliability across the East Bay. Yvonne Cerda, Chief Operating Officer, oversees operations that depend on employees like the July honorees. Employee recognition programs are standard practice among transit agencies nationwide as tools for improving morale and service quality. Riders can track AC Transit service and receive real-time updates through Moovit, which provides schedule information for routes across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.