Chris Hamby, AICP, serves as the Transportation Planning East Lead at Arcadis, bringing extensive experience in transportation and urban planning. Previous roles include Director and Co-Director of Capital Planning & Project Initiation at the New York City Department of Transportation, as well as Deputy Director of Strategic Planning. Prior experience also encompasses work as an On-Site Planner at HDR and a Community Design & Planning Intern at Hester Street. Chris began the professional journey as a Member Activity Coordinator for SEIU Local 32BJ. Academic qualifications include a B.A. in Studio Art from Oberlin College and a Master's in City and Regional Planning from Pratt Institute.