MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Metro transit is under new leadership.

Jamie Acton stepped into the role as Metro's new general manager Oct. 13, one year after Bus Rapid Transit was introduced around the city, on the heels of a new contract agreement between the City of Madison and the union representing Metro employees and following a string of assaults against bus drivers.

"We have a really great opportunity to build relationships across the board," said Acton, "whether that's with the operators, whether they're with mechanics and technicians or admin staff."

Acton tells News 3 Now she's focused on rebuilding trust between drivers and Metro leadership. Her predecessor Justin Stuehrenberg resigned from the position in May amid union contract negotiations.

Teamsters Local 120 and the City of

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