Carey Knecht

Carey Knecht is the Branch Chief of the Transportation Systems Planning Branch at the California Air Resources Board (CARB).12 In this role, she plays a significant part in overseeing and managing transportation planning initiatives that align with California's environmental and sustainability goals.

Professional Background

Carey Knecht has extensive experience in public policy and environmental planning:

• She currently serves as an Air Resources Supervisor at CARB.
• Her main responsibility is to support the success of California's sustainable communities strategies.
• Knecht has been working as an Air Pollution Specialist at CARB, bringing nearly a decade of experience in advancing public policy through research.4

Responsibilities

As the Branch Chief, Carey Knecht is involved in various important tasks:

• Reviewing and providing feedback on technical methodologies for Regional Transportation Plans and Sustainable Communities Strategies (RTP/SCS) submitted by regional planning organizations.13
• Ensuring compliance with Senate Bill 375 (SB 375) greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.1
• Collaborating with regional agencies like the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) to improve their planning processes.13
• Offering technical assistance and guidance to support the development of sustainable community strategies.1

Contact Information

For professional inquiries, Carey Knecht can be reached at:

• Email: carey.knecht@arb.ca.gov13
• LinkedIn: carey-knecht-bb126b6

Carey Knecht's role at CARB is crucial in helping California achieve its environmental goals, particularly in the realm of sustainable transportation and community planning.