Accomplished transportation professional with over 10 years of experience in data analysis, geospatial insights, and strategic planning to enhance public transit accessibility, efficiency, and user experience. Proven ability to manage complex transportation data sets, develop user-friendly digital platforms, and drive high-impact initiatives improving urban mobility for millions of residents. Passionate about public transportation and urban mobility solutions.
Hi, I’m
Liam Blank
New York,NY
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Blank Mobility StrategiesNew York
Principal Consultant
12.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Analyzed the impact of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Central Business District Tolling Program (congestion pricing) on regional commute patterns across income levels and transportation modes using Census Transportation Planning Products (CTPP)
- Processed and analyzed large datasets of journey-to-work information, presenting findings through interactive maps and data visualizations using QGIS
- Managed large data volumes using Python's Pandas library for data cleaning, filtering, and aggregation, making data more manageable and analyzable.
Tri-State Transportation CampaignNew York
Policy & Communications Manager
04.2018 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Led the analysis and visualization of MTA's bus speed data to track changes before and after busway project implementations, demonstrating reduced travel times and increased ridership
- Developed spreadsheets and used data visualization tools to communicate project impacts, including reduced bus bunching and improved reliability
- Ensured data quality by cross-referencing MTA data with field observations and rider feedback, strengthening advocacy efforts with accurate data.
ReThinkNYCNew York
Transportation Analyst
08.2014 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Analyzed long-term rail ridership projections using MTA and regional planning data to inform recommendations for Penn Station 'through-running' proposal
- Advocated for designs prioritizing passenger flow and future capacity, influencing the final proposal
- Collaborated with graphic designers to create visuals that effectively communicated complex data to a wider audience.
Education
Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy, Rutgers UniversityNew Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Arts from Urban Planning & Public Policy
05-2017
University Overview
Relevant Coursework: Transportation Systems Planning, Urban Infrastructure, Sustainable Development, GIS for Urban Planning, Policy Analysis
- Spring Semester, 2016 - Dean's List
Skills
- Transportation Data Analysis
- Geospatial Data Management
- Transit System Optimization
- Data Visualization & Reporting
- Python Programming
- GTFS Data Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Urban Mobility Solutions
Timeline
Principal Consultant
Blank Mobility Strategies
12.2022 - Current
Policy & Communications Manager
Tri-State Transportation Campaign
04.2018 - 12.2022
Transportation Analyst
ReThinkNYC
08.2014 - 04.2018
Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy, Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts from Urban Planning & Public Policy
Technical Skills
Technical Skills
- Programming: Python (Intermediate)
- GTFS Data: Intermediate
- Data Visualization: Advanced
- Software: QGIS (Advanced), Adobe Creative Suite (Advanced), Microsoft Office (Advanced), WordPress (Advanced), HTML/CSS (Intermediate)
Leadership And Community Engagement
Leadership And Community Engagement
- Member of Board of Trustees & Chair of Transportation Committee, City Club of New York (2023-Present)
- Community Advisory Board Member, New York City Department of Transportation (2018-2022)
Publications
Publications
- From Here to There: Regional Rail for Metro New York, Tri-State Transportation Campaign (2022): Utilized GIS to analyze and visualize transportation data, informing key recommendations for transforming New York metropolitan area commuter rail systems into a unified regional rail network. Featured in Bloomberg CityLab.
- Hire Congestion, Lower Speeds: Is It Time to Cap For-Hire Vehicles?, Tri-State Transportation Campaign (2018): Co-authored a groundbreaking research report analyzing the impact of for-hire vehicles on congestion and equitable transportation access in New York City. Conducted rigorous geospatial data analysis of hundreds of taxi and for-hire vehicle trips to compare service patterns across different socioeconomic neighborhoods.
References
References
References available upon request.