Peter Rogoff will step down as chief executive officer of Sound Transit in the second quarter of 2022 after serving for more than six years.
The Sound Transit Board will begin an executive search following notification by Rogoff that he “did not foresee remaining” after 2022.
He added, “The board sincerely thanks Peter for his accomplishments leading Sound Transit’s dedicated and talented staff, and for his continuing contributions over the next six to nine months. The Sound Transit Board will soon proceed to forming a search committee and launch our recruitment to identify Peter’s successor.”
In November 2015, when the board announced its decision to hire Rogoff, he noted the success Sound Transit had in delivering transit infrastructure and said he was “determined to expand on that legacy.”
Rogoff’s first large undertaking at the agency was helping shape what became the Sound Transit 3 voter-approved package. The package of projects will ultimately add 62 miles of light rail, expand bus rapid transit, as well add capacity to Sounder train service and other improvements.
Keel says all but one of Sound Transit’s seven major construction projects are on time and performing on or below budget.
“Peter not only helped design the largest transit expansion program in America but convert the agency to one that can deliver on its very ambitious plans. At the same time, he sharpened the agency’s focus on sustainability and improving riders’ daily experiences while advancing equitable access to transit and affordable housing,” said Keel.
Rogoff also led the agency while it revised its fare enforcement policy with an expansion of low-income fares and a pilot project that will utilize fare ambassadors as the agency works to create a welcoming, accessible and affordable service environment.
“Peter’s legacy at Sound Transit includes applying his deep federal experience to help secure critical funding for our region. He has worked closely with our congressional delegation as well as the Obama, Trump, and Biden Administrations to obtain unprecedented levels of federal grant and loan support. He has also ushered in reforms to bring about a more collaborative, disciplined and informed annual budget process, all to the great benefit of Puget Sound taxpayers,” said Keel.
