Ryan Clark

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: ryan.clark@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: ryanclarktransport

Summary

Led project teams in developing and implementing multimodal transportation strategies for over 7 years, consistently improving traffic flow and public transit ridership. Proven ability to leverage data analytics and GIS mapping to inform policy decisions and optimize transportation networks within complex urban environments.

Experienced in stakeholder engagement and public consultation, successfully navigating diverse community interests to deliver impactful transportation solutions that enhance accessibility and sustainability across Toronto.

Experience

Senior Transportation Planner, Metrolinx -- Toronto, Canada

Mar 2020 – present

• Managed the planning and analysis for a major regional transit expansion project, contributing to a projected 15% increase in daily ridership over 5 years.

• Developed comprehensive transportation demand management (TDM) strategies for new developments, reducing anticipated peak hour vehicle trips by 20% through promotion of active transportation and public transit.

• Utilized advanced GIS tools for spatial analysis of transportation patterns, identifying key areas for infrastructure improvements and optimizing route planning.

• Facilitated numerous public consultation sessions and stakeholder workshops, successfully integrating community feedback into project designs and achieving consensus on contentious issues.

Transportation Planner, City of Toronto, Transportation Services -- Toronto, Canada

June 2017 – Feb 2020

• Conducted traffic impact studies and parking demand analyses for various development applications, ensuring compliance with municipal planning policies and engineering standards.

• Assisted in the development of the city's cycling network plan, contributing to the expansion of 25 km of new bike lanes and a 10% increase in cycling mode share.

• Prepared technical reports and presentations for council and committee meetings, effectively communicating complex transportation data and recommendations to diverse audiences.

• Analyzed public transit service performance data to identify opportunities for route optimization and schedule adjustments, improving on-time performance by 5%.

Junior Transportation Analyst, WSP Canada Inc. -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2015 – May 2017

• Supported senior planners in data collection, traffic modeling, and report generation for various transportation planning projects.

• Performed detailed analysis of traffic count data, origin-destination surveys, and accident statistics to inform project recommendations.

• Assisted in the preparation of environmental assessments for transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to provincial regulations.

• Contributed to the development of preliminary designs for road improvements and intersection modifications, focusing on pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Education

University of Toronto, Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering (Transportation) -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2014 – Aug 2015

Queen's University, Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (BURPI) in Urban and Regional Planning -- Kingston, Canada

Sept 2010 – May 2014

Skills

Transportation Planning & Analysis: Multimodal Transportation Planning, Traffic Impact Studies, Transportation Demand Management (TDM), Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning, Public Transit Planning, Freight Planning, Parking Management, Policy Development, Data Analysis

Software & Tools: ArcGIS, TransCAD, Synchro, VISSIM, Emme, MS Office Suite, Python (data analysis)

Project Management & Communication: Stakeholder Engagement, Public Consultation, Report Writing, Presentation Skills, Project Coordination, Technical Documentation, Policy Analysis

Regulatory & Standards: Ontario Provincial Policy Statement, Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, AASHTO Design Guidelines, Geometric Design Standards