Christopher Hart
About Christopher Hart
Christopher Hart is the Deputy Director of Inclusive Design and Engineering at MBTA and a Public Member - Presidential Appointee at the US Access Board.
Company
Christopher Hart is currently employed at MBTA as the Deputy Director of Inclusive Design and Engineering. He has been with the organization since 2019 and is based in the Greater Boston Area. MBTA, known as the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, is an agency focusing on public transportation services around the Boston metropolitan area.
Title
Christopher Hart holds the position of Deputy Director of Inclusive Design and Engineering at MBTA. His role involves overseeing inclusive design initiatives and engineering projects to ensure that transportation services meet accessibility standards and serve all community members effectively.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Hart received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a concentration in Community Planning from the University of Massachusetts Boston. He studied City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning from 1996 to 2004. His educational background has provided him with specialized knowledge in community planning and urban development.
Background
Christopher Hart has a diverse background with significant roles in various organizations. He has been a Public Member - Presidential Appointee at the US Access Board since 2011, where he chairs the Technical Committee and the committee on Transportation Vehicles. Previously, he worked as a Technical Advisor for the BCIL/MBTA Settlement from 2006 to 2019 and served as the Director of Urban & Transportation Projects at the Institute of Human Centered Design from 2000 to 2014.
Achievements
One of Christopher Hart's notable achievements includes serving as the Board's liaison and technical expert to the Rail Vehicle Access Advisory Committee (RVAAC) at the US Access Board. He has been actively involved in developing recommendations for updating the 1991 rail vehicle standards, which are crucial for improving accessibility in rail transportation.