Jesus Contreras

Experience

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  Monterey Bay Economic Partnership

  Mar 2018 - Nov 2018

  Transportation Research Assistant

  Administered policy position papers to support local propositions and measures.Sent out surveys and synthesized data to organize a Transportation Demand Management toolkit for large employers.Collaborated with a committee of regional officials on projects to address regionaltraffic congestion.

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  City of Berkeley, Transportation Division

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2021

  Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs Assistant

  Managed Berkeley’s Bike Parking ProgramConducted site assessments for bike rack requests.Administered policy brief to support Berkeley’s 2022 Bike Plan Update.Conducted data analysis for public comments onBerkeley’s 2020 Pedestrian Plan Update.Developed an outreach strategy for Berkeley’s Healthy Streets.Developed a conceptual design for two quick-build roundabouts.Administered Berkeley’s Shared-Electric Micromobility permit.Supported stakeholder engagement meetings and facilitated individual meetings with local businesses for the Hopkins Corridor Placemaking and Traffic Safety Improvement Project. Show less

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  Berkeley Mayor’s Office

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

  Legislative Intern

  Administered policy briefs regarding transportation, housing, and business development.Supported the development of Berkeley’s TOPA ordinance that gave renters the first rightto purchase their building if the owner decides to sell.Administered the resolution for a New Border Vision which addresses unjust immigrationpractices.Helped organize a community task force group on fair and just policing in Berkeley.

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  Canal Alliance

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2022

  Project Assistant

  Developing plan proposal for public lighting improvements.Developed and administered a survey at community events.Using QGIS to illustrate priority locations and document qualitative data.Using python to analyze census data to create a neighborhood profile.Developing design guidelines for lighting installments based on community design charrettes.

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  Alta Planning + Design

  May 2022 - now

  Urban Planner