Transit Director

Duties

• Directs enterprise transit strategy and policy development
• Establishes the County’s long-range vision for mobility and public transit aligned with County strategic priorities, economic development goals, and regional transportation plans
• Advise the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Commissioners, and executive leadership on transit policy, system performance, and capital investment strategies
• Develops and advances countywide transit policies, initiatives, and programs in coordination with executive leadership including the Chief Economic Development Officer and Chief Housing Officer
• Coordinates with regional transit authorities, state agencies, and federal partners to align County transit investments with regional mobility strategies
• Directs long-term system planning for service expansion, infrastructure investment, system resilience, and sustainable mobility

Financial Strategy and Capital Investment

• Directs financial strategy and capital investment planning and policies
• Shapes decisions for bus rapid transit corridors, transit hubs and stations, new rail lines or extensions, micro transit, and other forms of public transportation
• Establishes long-term operating and capital funding strategies to support transit programs, infrastructure development, and service expansion
• Develops, administers, and monitors annual operating and capital budgets to ensure fiscal sustainability and alignment with County priorities
• Identifies and secures federal, state, and regional funding opportunities, grants, and strategic partnerships to advance transit initiatives
• Ensures financial accountability through transparent fiscal oversight, performance monitoring, and compliance with County, state, and federal funding requirements
• Provides strategic financial analyses, investment recommendations, and budget briefings to the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Commissioners, and senior leadership

Regional, State, and Local Partnerships

• Leads regional, state and local partnerships and public engagement
• Serves as the County’s chief representative and spokesperson on transit policy, planning, and system performance
• Represents the Chief Executive Officer in intergovernmental coordination and strategic engagement with regional and state transportation partners including MARTA, ATL, GDOT, ARC, regional transportation committees, and working groups
• Engages with local transit agencies, airports, city councils, school districts, and other mobility partners
• Advances County transit priorities through regional policy discussions, planning initiatives, and funding collaborations
• Promotes equitable, accessible, and community-responsive transit services
• Cultivates collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders, advocacy groups, business organizations, and regional agencies

Executive Leadership and Organizational Governance

• Provides executive leadership and organizational governance
• Directs and evaluates the work of department staff, contractors, and consultants to ensure effective program delivery and operational excellence
• Establishes organizational priorities, performance measures, and accountability frameworks for transit programs and initiatives
• Promotes a culture of safety, innovation, transparency, and customer service across transit operations
• Advances workforce development, leadership capacity, and succession planning initiatives
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and performance standards governing transit programs and services

Innovation and Sustainable Mobility Initiatives

• Drives innovation and sustainable mobility initiatives
• Leads the modernization of the County’s mobility network through the adoption of innovative transit technologies, service models, and data-driven performance tools
• Leverages data analytics and real-time service technologies to improve system efficiency, reliability, and customer experience
• Maintains alignment with County sustainability, resilience, and climate action goals
• Leverages data-driven insights to improve efficiency, reliability, and customer experience
• Maintains alignment with County sustainability, resilience, and climate action goals

Drive Digital Transformation and Advanced Mobility Technologies

• Drives digital transformation and advanced mobility technologies
• Leads the integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, to enhance transit planning, operations, and decision-making
• Implements smart mobility solutions such as predictive analytics, demand-responsive services, and real-time performance tools
• Oversees technology procurement and governance to ensure alignment with County priorities and data security standards
• Leverages data-driven insights to improve efficiency, reliability, and customer experience
• Maintains alignment with industry trends to support continuous innovation and system modernization