Ross McFarland

Experience

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  Transport for London

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Policy Advisor & Transport Planner, Asst

  Truly an opportunity of a lifetime to work abroad in a temporary role with TfL, focusing on streets policy and assisting during the London Olympics!• Analyzed London’s road network and developed multimodal street design recommendations that informed the Roads Task Force's creation of Street Types for London• Olympic Travel Ambassador for the London 2012 Games: helped visitors navigate London’s public transport network

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  City of Newport News

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Planning Intern

  A great experience working with my home city and investing in the community I grew up in:• Delivered the Citywide Apartment and Assisted Housing Study• Updated the urban design and transportation sections of the city’s comprehensive plan, to align with multimodal and transit-oriented priorities

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  University of Washington

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  NAAB Accreditation Coordinator

  Department of Architecture | College of Built EnvironmentsManaged the collection and presentation of student/faculty work required by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) for reaccreditation of the university’s Master of Architecture program.• The Department received high marks for the organization and execution of the accreditation visit and was granted a full, 8-year term of accreditation.

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  City of Seattle

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Transportation Planning Graduate Intern - Project Development

  Coordinated planning, design, and outreach for bicycle and pedestrian projects, including protected bike lanes, neighborhood greenways, and Safe Routes to School.

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  City of Seattle

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2020

  Coordinated street right-of-way allocation for community activation, business, and development.• Reviewed Public Space permit applications, plans, and design drawings, including: sidewalk cafes, food truck vending, street closures, bike share, and private building encroachments• Coached applicants, many who were English language learners or recent immigrants, on municipal code and city policies, to help them navigate complex permitting processes and succeed with their small business or community activity Show less

  • Sidewalk Repair Program Manager

    Dec 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Race & Social Justice Change Team Co-Lead

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Civil Engineering Specialist - Public Space

    Jul 2015 - Dec 2018

  • Public Space Lead (Interim)

    Sept 2018 - Oct 2018
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  TransLink

  Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

  Senior Planner

  Worked with TransLink's Access Transit Planning team - focused on reducing barriers for riders with disabilities and improving transit system accessibility across Metro Vancouver

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  City of Vancouver

  Jul 2021 - now

  Section Head - Streets Capital Program

  Engineering Services | Streets Design Branch | Streets Asset ManagementManage capital planning, budgeting, and project development for citywide roadway renewal, sidewalk repair, and neighbourhood lane improvements. Oversee policy, climate adaptation, and process improvements for street and sidewalk asset management.