We are pleased to announce Jessica Manzi’s appointment as the City of Mountain View’s first Chief Transportation Officer! Jessica will lead the newly formed Transportation Division of the Public Works Department, which includes the transportation planning and traffic engineering functions of the City.
Most recently, Jessica served as the Director of Project Delivery for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. Her distinguished career in local government also includes prior service as Transportation Manager in the City of Redwood City and various roles in the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.
Jessica holds a dual master’s degree in city and regional planning and in transportation engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and a bachelor’s degree in civil and environmental engineering from Cornell University. She is also a licensed civil engineer.
In sharing the news, City Manager Kimbra McCarthy stated, “I am pleased to welcome Jessica to this strategic transportation role for Mountain View. She has deep technical expertise combined with broad experience in transportation planning, traffic engineering, and policy development. With exciting transportation opportunities ahead, Jessica brings the aptitude and innovative spirit to collaborate with staff and the public on community-centered solutions for a safe, green, and connected transportation network for all types of travel.”
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