THURSDAY LUNCHEON SPEAKER | 08-03-2017

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08/03/2017 12:10 PM 08/03/2017 01:30 PM America/Los_Angeles THURSDAY LUNCHEON SPEAKER
Ryan Russo, Director of Oakland Department of Transportation
1736 Franklin Street, California Ballroom (2nd floor), Oakland, CA, 94612

Ryan Russo, Director of Oakland Department of Transportation

THURSDAY LUNCHEON SPEAKER

Thursday, August 3rd, 2017 - 12:10pm to 1:30pm

There is a new driver at the wheel of the city’s recently created Department of Transportation. The city named Ryan Russo as the department’s first director in March 2017, nine months after interim director Jeffrey Tumlin began laying the groundwork. He arrived after 14 years spent working in similar capacities in New York City.  Ryan says that he was drawn to Oakland  by “how strong the equity component is.” By that, he means “the recognition that transportation is more than transportation. It’s giving access to jobs, reducing household costs, ensuring that routes are safe and secure, and robust engagement with the public on issues and problems.”  Russo is overseeing almost 300 people who work in traffic operations, crosswalk, signage and street repair.  Come hear how Russo is leading initiatives to address he transportation needs of the city’s population, which are every bit as diverse as the city itself.  

Thursday
Aug 3, 2017
12:10PM to 1:30PM
1736 Franklin Street
California Ballroom (2nd floor)
Oakland, CA 94612

One block from the 19th Street BART station