Luke Elliott is a transportation planning professional currently serving as Principal Transportation Planner at Abley since January 2024. Previously, Luke held various roles at Auckland Transport from June 2015 to January 2024, culminating in the position of Principal Planner for the Rapid Transit Network, where responsibility included leading the development and integration of Auckland's rapid transit systems. Early career experiences at Auckland Transport encompassed roles such as Planner for Network Development and Infrastructure, where Luke oversaw the East Auckland section of the New Network and contributed to the Waiheke Island bus network design. Luke's academic background includes a Master of Urban Planning from The University of Auckland and a Bachelor of Social Science in Environmental Planning from The University of Waikato.