John Clary

John Clary is the Head of Data & Technology at the Austin Transportation Department, City of Austin. He leads a team focused on improving digital services and leveraging data and technology to enhance mobility in Austin.3

Professional Background

John Clary has a strong background in transportation and data analytics:

• Current Role: Head of Data & Technology at Austin Transportation Department
• Previous Position: Senior Analyst for the City of Austin Transportation Department4
• Expertise: Open data, geovisualization, and transportation analytics4

Responsibilities and Initiatives

In his role, John Clary oversees several key initiatives:

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Empowering staff to make data-informed decisions and improve operations1
• Digital Service Improvement: Managing a team working to enhance digital services for the City of Austin3
• Mobility Project Management: Overseeing the Mobility Project Database (Moped) for centralizing and managing mobility infrastructure projects2
• Traffic Safety: Involved in the development of the Vision Zero Viewer, a public dashboard for crash statistics and safety analysis2

Professional Interests

John Clary is known for his passion in:

• Shared transportation options (bikes, scooters)5
• Open data and transparency in government4
• Geovisualization and spatial data analysis4

His work contributes to Austin's efforts in leveraging technology and data to improve mobility services and make informed decisions about transportation infrastructure and safety.