MARTA names finalist for top job

Why it matters: MARTA needs a steady hand at the helm to help regain ridership lost during the pandemic, oversee a $2.7-billion dollar expansion plan in Atlanta and decide whether the city's next transit chapter favors buses or rail.

Details: Greenwood began his transit career as a bus driver and over 30 years rose to the rank of chief service officer at the Toronto Transit Commission, the agency says.

• He joined MARTA in 2019 to oversee its bus network and less than two years later was promoted to deputy general manager of operations.
• A total of 11 candidates made the shortlist for the position.

What's next: Under Georgia law, the MARTA board must wait 14 days before voting to confirm Greenwood and formally extending an offer.