Manager, Planning and Strategy

Reporting to the Director, Planning and Programming, the Manager, Planning and Strategy leads the Planning and Strategy Division is responsible for managing Metra's efforts in station area land-use planning, transit-oriented development planning, and strategic planning. Directs and plans activities in support of Metra's strategic plan and regional, corridor, and station planning studies of the Metra rail system. Leads planning efforts related to major capital expansion projects. Directs analyses of capital projects trends, legislative initiatives, and proposed rules or policies relating to long-range plans, regional coordination, and project development.