Bus Priority Design Innovation Lead

*** In order to be consider for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of City Planner, to be reachable on the civil service list.***The Division of Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working and doing business in New York City. The Divisions responsibilities include planning, street design, technical analysis, signs, transit development, freight mobility and markings, ensuring the safety of motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, and cyclists. Within TPM, the Transit Development (TD) unit develops transit- supportive street infrastructure and policies to improve mobility for all New Yorkers by implementing the Streets Plan. TD also serves as a key resource to the agency on transit related matters and acts as one of the primary points of contact with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).Transit Development (TD) unit is seeking a Bus Priority Design Innovation Lead responsible for the delivery of the Citys bus priority program in support of the implementation of the Streets Plan, leading a dynamic team doing essential work that directly improves mobility, equity, and quality of life for millions of New Yorkers.Reporting to the Senior Director of Bus Priority, the Design Innovation Lead will oversee the research, development of innovative design tools to bolster transit supportive street improvements that enhance bus speeds, reliability, safety, and accessibility for millions of riders each year. The Lead will 1) manage and mentor staff; 2) research best practices in bus priority street design; 3) work with internal and external partners to advance new design tools; 4) work with TD colleagues to implement innovative design techniques; 5) lead implementation of the Bus Stop Accessibility Program; 6) track and evaluate progress.