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Alvin Bess
Senior Transit Planner, Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration
Location: Hamden, CT United States
Joined: May 11th, 2026
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I currently work with Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration as Senior Transit Planner
I have years of experience working in the Transportation industry.
Senior Transit Planner | Maryland Department of Transportation
From June 2015 to Current • 11 year(s)
 Managing all 3 Planning Districts, operations planning, and event diversions while handling workload equivalent to 3 Senior Planners and 1 Manager.
Author, Speaker, Advocate, Caterer | 5-Year Career Break, New Skill Sets
From March 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
 Published 7 books, provided public speaking on overcoming obstacles, served as Lead Caterer at Fayetteville State University, and advocated for persons with disabilities.
Transportation Planner | Cumberland County / Fayetteville Area MPO
From March 2008 to March 2010 • 2 year(s)
 Led MPO visioning meetings, conceived and designed transit system approved by City Council, and delivered Access Management Manual.
Senior Program & Planning Analyst | Wisconsin Department of Transportation
From January 2008 to February 2008 • 0 year(s)
 PhD student internship formulating transit corridor management analysis and regional transit authority reports while maintaining 3.67 GPA.
Planning Administrator, Transit Services Planning Manager | City of Fayetteville, North Carolina
From March 2002 to January 2005 • 3 year(s)
 Led transit agency to 100% Triennial Review by Federal Transit Administration and corrected federal reporting while supervising staff.
Assistant Planner, Associate Planner | Broward County Government
From March 1997 to March 2002 • 5 year(s)
 Managed bus stop inventory of 5000, handled ADA compliance contracts, and performed Senior Transit Planner work as Assistant Planner.
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