Christopher Hrones

Director of Transit Planning and Policy at NYC DOT

Christopher Hrones is an accomplished transportation professional with over 20 years of experience in the field. He currently serves as the Director of Transit Planning and Policy at the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), a position he has held since October 2022.1

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Hrones has demonstrated a passion for making cities safer, more inviting, and more efficient, with a particular focus on pedestrians and transit users. His professional journey includes:

Current Role: As Director of Transit Planning and Policy at NYC DOT, Hrones manages key transit programs aimed at optimizing bus operations and improving the bus rider experience. His responsibilities include overseeing transit signal priority, real-time passenger information, and accessible bus stops. He also represents the Department on transit policy issues.1
Previous Positions at NYC DOT:
- Director of Strategic Transit Initiatives (2018-2022)
- Downtown Brooklyn Transportation Coordinator (2006-2014)
Other Notable Roles:
- Senior Transportation Planner at Arup (2016-2018)
- Senior Transportation Planner at North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (2005-2006)
- Senior Transit Planner at Urbitran Associates (1999-2004)

Education and Certifications

Hrones has a strong educational background in urban planning and philosophy:

Master of Community Planning from the University of Cincinnati (1994-1996)
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from McGill University (1989-1993)

He also holds an AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification.1

Skills and Expertise

Throughout his career, Hrones has developed expertise in various areas of transportation planning, including:

Transit planning and policy
Transportation demand management
Campus master planning
Community outreach and interagency coordination
Bus priority improvement projects
Traffic safety planning

Christopher Hrones continues to contribute to the improvement of New York City's transportation system, focusing on enhancing transit services and creating more efficient and user-friendly urban environments.1