Michael W. Williams | Transportation
Degrees
Master's of Regional Planning | University at Albany, SUNY | Albany, NY | Spring 2011
Bachelor of Arts | Human Geography | Boston University | Boston, MA | Spring 2009
Internships, Experience & Awards
Planner / Data Analyst | Capital District Transportation Authority | September 2009 - Present
Data reporting within CDTA for service planning and to state and national agencies, and collaboration on major route restructuring projects..
Intern | Capital District Transportation Authority | Summer 2008 and Summer 2009
Performed field work and ridership data collection, delivered an annual study of CDTA's bike rack program, and began a major GIS-based presentation for the NY5 Bus Rapid Transit project.
Intern | JIMAPCO | Summer 2007
Performed GIS work associated with commercial mapmaking and collaborated on projects in the field to expand JIMAPCO's market in eastern New England and downstate New York.
Planning/Research Interests Michael's principal interest is in the use of transit as a placemaking tool and as a springboard for the revitalization of cities. A self-described "infra-urbanist," he is passionate about the role of smart, reliable, and attractive urban transportation systems in the development of enlivening communities.
Thesis/Research Paper Topic
Michael is considering a study of the effects of urban design and marketing on the effectiveness of transit in emerging communities.