Eric Burkman, AI Cp
About Eric Burkman, AI Cp
Eric Burkman is the Director of Transit Priority at MBTA, with over eight years of experience in transit operations and a background in urban planning.
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Eric Burkman is the Director of Transit Priority at MBTA. He has held this position since 2019.
Current Role at MBTA
Eric Burkman serves as the Director of Transit Priority at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). In this role, he focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of transit services. His experience in both transit operations and planning allows him to develop practical solutions aimed at improving public transportation.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, Eric Burkman was a Senior Transportation Planner/Analyst at MBTA, where he worked for a year from 2018 to 2019. He also gained valuable experience as a Community Planner at the U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center from 2015 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he served as Transit Supervisor at the University of Michigan and Director of the Hamtramck Drug-Free Community Coalition at the Piast Institute. Additionally, he worked as an AmeriCorps*VISTA at the Piast Institute and as a Transit Coach Operator at the University of Michigan.
Education and Expertise
Eric Burkman has a robust educational background that includes a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School, earned between 2015 and 2017. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in German Language and Literature from the University of Michigan, completed in 2009. His education supports his comprehensive approach to transit planning and operations.
Industry Experience
Eric Burkman has over eight years of experience in transit operations, which informs his approach to transit planning. He utilizes this experience to develop solutions that are both accurate and feasible. His background in operations and planning allows him to address the practical challenges faced by transit systems, making his strategies effective and implementable.