Michael Porter
About Michael Porter
Michael Porter is the Manager of Plans and Schedules at MBTA, with previous experience at Community Transit and Pierce Transit. He holds a BS in Psychology from Illinois Institute of Technology.
Title: Manager of Plans and Schedules at MBTA
Michael Porter holds the position of Manager of Plans and Schedules at MBTA. He has been with the organization since 2020 and is responsible for overseeing scheduling operations and ensuring efficient plan management.
Work Experience at Community Transit
Before joining MBTA, Michael Porter worked at Community Transit as a Schedule Analyst for 13 years, from 2007 to 2020. During his tenure, he was involved in analyzing and optimizing transit schedules to improve service reliability and efficiency.
Role as Scheduler at Pierce Transit
Michael Porter's career also includes a position at Pierce Transit, where he served as a Scheduler from 2004 to 2007. In this role, he contributed to the development and maintenance of transit schedules, ensuring optimal service delivery.
Education and Expertise in Psychology
Michael Porter graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He attended the university from 1993 to 1997. His academic background in psychology has provided him with skills in analytical thinking and behavioral understanding, which are valuable in his roles in transit scheduling and management.