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California JPIA Welcomes New Member, Foothill Transit

The California JPIA is happy to announce the addition of Foothill Transit to the Authority’s Primary Liability and Workers’ Compensation programs, effective July 1, 2024.

“During the prospective member process, it was clear that the leadership and staff of Foothill Transit have a proactive and informed approach to risk management,” said Chief Executive Officer Alex Smith. “We are proud to partner with such an excellent organization.”

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Located in the heart of Southern California and established in 1988, Foothill Transit has provided fixed-route bus transit services with minimal litigious risk exposure for over 35 years. The agency is governed by a Joint Powers Authority comprising 22 member cities within the San Gabriel and Pomona valleys and the County of Los Angeles. The governing board is divided into five regional clusters, which elect representatives annually to serve on a five-member Executive Board.

“Joining the California JPIA marks a step forward for Foothill Transit,” said Foothill Transit Chief Executive Officer Doran Barnes. “This partnership aligns with our commitment to excellence and safety and provides us with invaluable resources and support to continue serving our community effectively.”

The agency employs 54 full-time employees, maintains an administrative office, transit centers, two park-and-ride structures, retail space at the Covina transit center, and leases spaces for two transit stores operated by contracted staff. Bus operations and maintenance are contracted to Keolis and TransDev.

“The California JPIA offers many training suites for human resources, management, leadership, and executive development that we fully intend to utilize,” said John Curley, chief of safety and security at Foothill Transit.

Foothill Transit offers services designed to enhance connectivity, including express routes to downtown Los Angeles and local lines connecting neighborhoods throughout the region. Additionally, it was one of the first agencies in the nation to adopt electric buses and is setting new standards for eco-friendly public transport.

“By leveraging the extensive skills and expertise of the California JPIA’s team, we anticipate making important shifts in Foothill Transit policies and procedures, which, in the long term, will even further reduce the agency’s risk exposure,” said Curley. “This is not limited to policy, however, and we’re looking forward to advancing our team’s abilities to prepare for, respond to, and ultimately recover from critical incidents.”

Welcome, Foothill Transit, to the California JPIA!

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