This Week in Passenger Transport
April 24, 2006
Arthur Winston, the 76-year Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority employee who worked until his 100th birthday on March 22, died in his sleep on April 13.
"Our hearts are saddened to hear today of the passing of Arthur Winston, who was truly a Metro icon," said LACMTA Chief Executive Officer Roger Snoble. "Having worked on the job for more than seven decades, Arthur was a legend, a true inspiration, dedicated to his work and loyal to this agency. Though his passing comes as a shock to all of us here at Metro, his longevity, commitment, and work ethic will continue to inspire us for years to come. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family members and all of his co-workers at Metro. He set a standard that will never be duplicated. We are all honored to have known and worked with him, and will miss him dearly."
Winston's family noted that he had been hospitalized for dehydration and exhaustion from March 24 through April 6, when he went home to recuperate in the company of family members. He shared his home with his great-granddaughter, Brandii Wright, and his 4-year-old great-great-grandson, Kenny.
On March 22, Winston's 100th birthday and date of retirement, more than 150 co-workers, friends and relatives turned out to celebrate his 76 years of service as a service attendant and team leader at the Arthur Winston Division in South Los Angeles, named in his honor in 1997.
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