Alexandra Markiewicz
About Alexandra Markiewicz
Alexandra Markiewicz is the Manager of Bus Modernization at MBTA, with a background in urban planning and transportation, and a strong interest in equity impacts and emerging technologies in transportation.
Company
Alexandra Markiewicz is currently working at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) as the Manager of Bus Modernization. MBTA is one of the largest public transit agencies in the United States, serving the Greater Boston area. Since taking up the role, Alexandra has focused on initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of bus transit services.
Title
As the Manager of Bus Modernization at MBTA, Alexandra Markiewicz oversees strategic projects aimed at modernizing and improving the bus network. Her role involves planning, coordinating, and implementing modernization efforts, which include upgrading infrastructure, integrating new technologies, and enhancing service delivery to meet contemporary urban transit needs.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra Markiewicz holds a Master's degree in Urban Planning from the University of Michigan, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. She also has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from the University of Chicago, completed between 2007 and 2011. Her educational background equips her with a robust understanding of urban planning and transportation systems, blending historical perspectives with modern practicalities.
Professional Background
Prior to joining MBTA, Alexandra worked in various roles related to urban planning and transportation. She served as a Transportation Planner at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation from 2018 to 2020. Earlier, she was a Community Planner at Volpe, The National Transportation Systems Center from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, Alexandra has experience as a Junior Analyst - Transportation Planning at DIGITAL iBiz in Cambridge, MA, and held multiple roles at Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, including NECTAR Conference Manager, Editor in Chief - AGORA Journal of Urban Planning and Design, and Research Assistant.
Research and Consulting
Alexandra has a strong passion for research and writing within the field of urban planning and transportation. Her work often involves a blend of quantitative and qualitative analysis, using methods such as spatial and network analyses, surveys, interviews, case study analysis, and community mapping. Her research interests include the equity impacts of transportation systems and the potential applications of emerging technologies in improving urban mobility.