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Transportation Planning Director

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

19 employees hold this title in Transportation Department. Median total compensation for the role is $149,411, above the department median of $74,811.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $2.8M
Role median: $149,411
Agency median: $74,811
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$117,660$189,228+

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How total compensation varies among the 19 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Employees with this title

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Adam Josephson

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$206,539

Sub-department: East Area Manager
Base pay: $124,910
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81,629
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $206,539
Hire date: 1985-06-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Adam Josephson is a Transportation Planning Director at Transportation Department within East Area Manager. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $206,539. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Jennifer Read

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$158,453

Sub-department: Environmental Stewardship
Base pay: $154,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,453
Hire date: 1998-07-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Read is a Transportation Planning Director at Transportation Department within Environmental Stewardship. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $158,453. Union affiliation: Manager.

Timothy Mitchell

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$158,448

Sub-department: Bikes Unit
Base pay: $154,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,722
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,448
Hire date: 1998-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Timothy Mitchell works as a Transportation Planning Director for Transportation Department within Bikes Unit. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $158,448 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Tara Olds

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$154,726

Sub-department: Cav-X
Base pay: $154,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,726
Hire date: 2008-06-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Tara Olds serves as a Transportation Planning Director within Cav-X. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,726. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Patrick Weidemann

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$154,726

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $154,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,726
Hire date: 1996-12-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Patrick Weidemann is a Transportation Planning Director at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $154,726. They are represented by Manager.

Luke Charpentier

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$154,726

Sub-department: Environmental Stewardship
Base pay: $154,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,726
Hire date: 1992-08-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Luke Charpentier works as a Transportation Planning Director for Transportation Department within Environmental Stewardship. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. Luke earned $154,726 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Ryan Wilson

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$154,726

Sub-department: West Area Manager
Base pay: $154,726
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,726
Hire date: 2008-06-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ryan Wilson holds the role of Transportation Planning Director at Transportation Department within West Area Manager. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,726. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Melissa Barnes

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$154,724

Sub-department: Rethinking I-94 & Comm Conn
Base pay: $154,724
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,724
Hire date: 2012-12-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melissa Barnes is a Transportation Planning Director at Transportation Department within Rethinking I-94 & Community Conn. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $154,724. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Matthew Bailey

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$151,285

Sub-department: Commuter & Passenger Rail
Base pay: $151,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,285
Hire date: 2024-02-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Bailey holds the role of Transportation Planning Director at Transportation Department within Commuter & Passenger Rail. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $151,285. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Bryant Ficek

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$149,411

Sub-department: South Area Manager
Base pay: $149,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,411
Hire date: 2020-07-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Bryant Ficek serves as a Transportation Planning Director within South Area Manager. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,411. They are represented by Manager.

Mark Nelson

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$145,340

Sub-department: Transit Operations
Base pay: $98,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $47,264
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,340
Hire date: 2003-09-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Nelson is a Transportation Planning Director at Transportation Department within Transit Operations. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $145,340. They are represented by Manager.

Dale Gade

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$145,296

Sub-department: North Area Manager
Base pay: $145,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,296
Hire date: 2009-01-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dale Gade works as a Transportation Planning Director for Transportation Department within North Area Manager. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Dale earned $145,296 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Kirby Becker

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$139,845

Sub-department: Aeronautics Admin Support
Base pay: $139,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,845
Hire date: 2011-04-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kirby Becker holds the role of Transportation Planning Director at Transportation Department within Aeronautics Administrative Support. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,845. Union affiliation: Manager.

Dmitry Tomasevich

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$132,516

Sub-department: East Area Manager
Base pay: $130,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,516
Hire date: 2001-06-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Dmitry Tomasevich serves as a Transportation Planning Director within East Area Manager. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,516. They are represented by Manager.

Nathaniel Gorham

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$125,413

Sub-department: Metro Transit
Base pay: $117,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,659
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,413
Hire date: 2023-09-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nathaniel Gorham holds the role of Transportation Planning Director at Transportation Department within Metro Transit. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,413. They are represented by Manager.

Laura Roads

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$124,538

Sub-department: Freight&CommercialVehiclesOps
Base pay: $124,538
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,538
Hire date: 2012-02-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Laura Roads is a Transportation Planning Director at Transportation Department within Freight&Commercialvehiclesops. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $124,538. Union affiliation: Manager.

Caroline Miller

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$122,315

Sub-department: Transit Operations
Base pay: $122,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,315
Hire date: 2024-02-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Caroline Miller holds the role of Transportation Planning Director at Transportation Department within Transit Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,315. Union affiliation: Manager.

Brian Gage

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$121,806

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $118,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,562
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,806
Hire date: 2000-12-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brian Gage works as a Transportation Planning Director for Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Brian earned $121,806 in 2024. Union affiliation: Manager.

Victoria Hunkus

Transportation Planning Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$117,660

Sub-department: ADE Operations Rochester
Base pay: $117,660
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,660
Hire date: 2021-01-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Victoria Hunkus is a Transportation Planning Director at Transportation Department within Ade Operations Rochester. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,660. They are represented by Manager.