LACMTA taps FTA’s McMillan as CPO
Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has selected the current Acting Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Therese McMillan as its new chief planning officer.
McMillan currently manages a staff of more than 500 at the U.S. Department of Transportation, including staff in Washington, D.C., and 10 regional offices. She provides executive direction for all functions within the FTA and oversees an annual budget of more than $10 billion in federal formula and competitive grant funds for nearly 1,000 transit agencies and state DOTs across the country. McMillan joined the FTA staff in 2009 as deputy administrator.
“We are looking forward to having McMillan join the LACMTA team and return to her home town where she will provide great value as we position Los Angeles County for its transportation renaissance,” said LACMTA Chief Executive Officer Phillip Washington. “She is a leader in transportation policy, a community and coalition builder and knows how to translate strategic planning into implementation.”
During her years at FTA, McMillan has led reform in transit safety, capital planning and oversight, civil rights, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs and efforts related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
“I am thrilled to join the LACMTA team and to return home to Los Angeles County,” said McMillan. “I look forward to helping the people of Los Angeles County travel and thrive in this dynamic region.”
