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Pfaff Dies; Akron Executive Director for 17 Years

Robert (Bob) K. Pfaff, 61, executive director of METRO Regional Transit Authority in Akron, OH, for the past 17 years, died July 2. He had earlier announced his plans to retire at the end of this year.

Pfaff began his 38-year career at METRO as a bus operator in 1974 and worked his way up through the ranks to the top position. During his tenure, the agency expanded its operations
county-wide, began Sunday service, and introduced service to and from Cleveland.

In May, METRO renamed the Transit Center in downtown Akron in Pfaff’s honor. During ceremonies at the Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center, Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic called Pfaff one of the best individuals he’s ever worked with, proclaimimg May 16, 2012, Robert K. Pfaff Day in the city of Akron.

Pfaff also received a proclamation at the ceremony on behalf of Rep. Betty Sutton (D-OH), a longtime admirer of the dedication and service he has shown the community.

The following month, the Ohio Public Transit Association recognized Pfaff with the Leonard Ronis Excellence in Transit Award.

He served on the APTA Mid-Size Operations Committee.

 

Robert K. Pfaff, right, executive director of METRO Regional Transit Authority, receives a proclamation from Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic as part of ceremonies in May to rename the downtown Akron Transit Center in Pfaff’s honor. Pfaff died July 2.

 

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