The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is recognizing METRO President & CEO Tom Lambert as its Outstanding Public Transportation Manager for 2018. The award honors a public transportation system manager who has made outstanding contributions to the transit industry. Under Lambert's tenure, METRO has received many industry accolades for everything from financial transparency to emergency response efforts. He credits his success to the dedicated effort of METRO's Board of Directors and staff. “It is a surprise and tremendous honor to receive this award from my peers.Through innovation and collaboration, our team works each day to improve and expand multi-modal services to the public. I accept this award on their behalf and feel grateful to be recognized in this way,” said Lambert. Lambert will accept the award at APTA's Annual Meeting scheduled for September in Nashville.