Andrew Mc Farland
About Andrew Mc Farland
Andrew Mc Farland is a Project Manager for Transit Priority at MBTA in Boston, Massachusetts, with a strong background in community engagement and policy advising in the transportation sector.
Company
Andrew Mc Farland is currently employed at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), a public agency responsible for operating most of the public transportation services in the Greater Boston, Massachusetts, region.
Title
Andrew Mc Farland holds the position of Project Manager for Transit Priority at the MBTA. He has been in this role since 2022, overseeing initiatives aimed at improving transit services and prioritization in Boston, Massachusetts.
Previous Roles at MBTA
Before his current role, Andrew served as the Manager of Bus System Enhancements from 2021 to 2022 and as the Municipal Engagement Coordinator from 2020 to 2021. In these capacities, he worked on various projects to improve bus services and fostered engagement with municipalities in the Greater Boston Area.
Education and Expertise
Andrew earned a Master of Science in Urban and Environmental Planning and Policy from Tufts University, studying from 2018 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelor of Science in Photojournalism from Boston University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. His academic background supports his expertise in urban planning and policy development.
Background in Community Engagement
Andrew has a robust background in community engagement and policy advising, particularly in the transportation sector. He has worked as Policy & Community Engagement Advisor and Community Engagement Manager at LivableStreets Alliance, focusing on advocating for sustainable and equitable mobility solutions. His previous experience also includes roles such as Summer Policy Fellow for Councilor Michelle Wu and Community Associate at the New York City Department of Transportation.