Anthony Smith
Manager, Strategic Planning & Analysis, Service Planning, Operations & Safety (Go & up) @Metrolinx
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, Strategic Planning & Analysis, Service Planning, Operations & Safety (Go & up) @Metrolinx
Toronto, ON, CA
Leader of team with seven staff responsible for translating the 10-Year GO Bus Strategy and Regional Express Bus transformation plan into 3-Year Service Plans and infrastructure investment strategies.• Our team monitors future GO bus facility requirements and produces Business Cases to evaluate the strategic, economic, financial and operational benefits and costs for GO bus infrastructure upgrades.• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Project Planning and Sponsor Office to support delivery of Business Cases for BRTs, LRTs, GO rail stations, and GO rail corridor service enhancement. • Responsible for deploying an annual professional services budget of and have completed over 20 projects including scope development, budget tracking and quarterly forecast updates.• Support development of Zero Emissions Bus (ZEB) IBC and scope development for ZEB PDBC.• Focus on team growth and performance with emphasis on improving employee engagement and adoption of LEAN initiatives to support overall organizational goals and objectives.
EDUCATION
Ryerson University
Master of Planning, Urban Development
The University of British Columbia
Arts, Urban Development & Human Geography
North Toronto Collegiate Institute
High School Diploma
ABOUT ANTHONY SMITH
Strategic Transportation Leader | Sustainable Mobility | Vision Zero | Infrastructure Planning I’m a results-driven transportation professional with 15+ years of experience advancing healthy, people-focused cities through sustainable, equitable, and safe mobility solutions. Grounded in Vision Zero and complete streets principles, I champion transportation systems that prioritize vulnerable road users and reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles. I’m also a year-round urban commuter, road, and mountain cyclist. As Manager, Service Planning & Analysis (GO & UP) at Metrolinx, I lead a high-performing team delivering evidence-based transit strategies and infrastructure investments. From advancing the 10-Year GO Bus Strategy to planning Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) infrastructure and guiding multi-modal business cases, I help transform regional mobility while tackling congestion and reducing emissions. My professional practices is defined by: 1. Translating strategy into execution, empowering teams, and delivering measurable results; 2. Leading complex transit infrastructure business cases to help secure major public investments; 3. Applying geospatial analytics and compelling storytelling to align planning with public health and land use goals; and 4. Navigating political, technical, and community dynamics to build stakeholder consensus. I’m committed to shaping integrated, future-ready transportation networks that reflect the values of sustainability, safety, and equity. Let’s connect if you’re working on: • Healthy, People-Centric Cities | Designing infrastructure that supports well-being and active lifestyles • Sustainable Mobility & Congestion Reduction | Advancing transit, active transportation, and integrated networks • Equity & Meaningful Consultation | Developing inclusive planning processes that serve all communities • Strategic Infrastructure Planning | Leading complex, multi-modal projects from vision to delivery • Vision Zero & Road Safety | Building streets that protect vulnerable users and save lives
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