Todd Allen
About Todd Allen
Todd Allen serves as the Director of Government and Community Relations at RideCo. He has extensive experience in transit planning and advocacy for accessible mobility, having held various positions in both public and private sectors.
Work at RideCo
Todd Allen serves as the Director of Government and Community Relations at RideCo, an on-demand transit company, since 2022. In this role, he focuses on building and managing relationships with governmental agencies and community stakeholders to enhance transit solutions in Raleigh, North Carolina. His responsibilities include advocating for policies that promote accessible and efficient public transportation services.
Education and Expertise
Todd Allen studied at Northern Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations and Affairs from 1989 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in government relations and community engagement, particularly in the context of public transportation and transit planning.
Background
Todd Allen has extensive experience in managing relationships with federal, state, and provincial agencies in both the United States and Canada. His career spans over two decades in various roles focused on transit planning, operations, and community relations. He has worked in multiple capacities within the public transportation sector, contributing to the development of inclusive mobility solutions.
Previous Experience
Before joining RideCo, Todd held several significant positions. He served as the Director of Government and Community Relations at Routematch from 2004 to 2020. He also worked at Uber as the Government Affairs & Community Relations Manager from 2020 to 2022. Earlier in his career, he was involved with the City of Raleigh and the North Carolina Department of Transportation, where he focused on transit planning and accessible transportation services.
Professional Involvement
Todd Allen is actively involved in the North Carolina Public Transportation Association, serving as the Legislative Committee Co-Chair. In this role, he advocates for policies that support public transportation initiatives and works to enhance the accessibility of transit services across the state.