Collen Mahoney
About Collen Mahoney
Collen Mahoney is the Supervisor of Vehicle Schedules at MBTA in Boston, Massachusetts, with a background in transit planning and operations.
Current Position at MBTA
Collen Mahoney serves as the Supervisor of Vehicle Schedules at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Collen's responsibilities involve overseeing vehicle scheduling and coordination across the transit network. Joining the MBTA in 2024, Collen brings extensive experience in public transit scheduling and planning to the role.
Experience at Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
Collen Mahoney worked at the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) in various capacities, most recently as Principal Service Planner in 2024 for 2 months. Before that, Collen served as a Service Planner from 2022 to 2024. In these roles, Collen was involved in planning and evaluating public transit routes, schedules, and services in Providence, Rhode Island.
Role at Western Reserve Transit Authority
In 2022, Collen Mahoney held the position of Scheduler/Planner at Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA) in Youngstown, Ohio, for 7 months. Collen's responsibilities included developing and optimizing schedules for transit services, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to service standards within the network.
Educational Background
Collen Mahoney completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at the University of Iowa, where Collen studied from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, Collen graduated with a High School Diploma from New Hampton High School in 2018. This educational foundation has equipped Collen with analytical and organizational skills applicable to roles in public transit planning and scheduling.
Early Career at CAMBUS
Collen Mahoney started their career at CAMBUS in Iowa City, Iowa. Over a span of three years from 2018 to 2021, Collen held various roles including Transit Coach Operator, Dispatcher, Scheduling Supervisor, and Transit Operator Trainer. This early experience provided a strong foundation in transit operations, driver coordination, and schedule management.