William Henry Millar (born August 7, 1954) is the former president of the

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. From October 1, 1984 until October 31, 1996, he was the CEO of the

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, which serves the

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metropolitan area. In spring 1992, he dealt with a crippling 28-day work stoppage strike that was only resolved by the

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, with an agreement not reached until eight months later.

References

Public Transportation Leader Calls For New Mobility Solutions For Older Americans

, April 14, 2005

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