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Transportation Program Director

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

15 employees hold this title in Transportation Department. Median total compensation for the role is $140,429, above the department median of $74,811.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $140,429
Agency median: $74,811
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$11,700$160,081+

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How total compensation varies among the 15 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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Benjamin Timerson

Transportation Program Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$164,939

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $97,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,370
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,939
Hire date: 1999-08-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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

Benjamin Timerson works as a Transportation Program Director for Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Benjamin earned $164,939 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Thomas Gottfried

Transportation Program Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$147,589

Sub-department: Transit Operations
Base pay: $144,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,474
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,589
Hire date: 1990-08-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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

Thomas Gottfried is a Transportation Program Director at Transportation Department within Transit Operations. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $147,589. They are represented by Manager.

Bradley Larsen

Transportation Program Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$147,429

Sub-department: Freeway System Operations
Base pay: $144,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,779
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,429
Hire date: 1995-01-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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

Bradley Larsen is a Transportation Program Director at Transportation Department within Freeway System Operations. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $147,429. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Trang Chu

Transportation Program Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$146,751

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $143,322
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,429
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,751
Hire date: 2008-12-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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

Trang Chu holds the role of Transportation Program Director at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,751. They are represented by Manager.

Michael Hartell

Transportation Program Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$146,742

Sub-department: Aeronautics Admin Support
Base pay: $143,313
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,429
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,742
Hire date: 2016-08-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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

Michael Hartell holds the role of Transportation Program Director at Transportation Department within Aeronautics Administrative Support. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,742. They are represented by Manager.

Gloria Jeff

Transportation Program Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$144,115

Sub-department: Metro Livability Pilot
Base pay: $144,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,115
Hire date: 2018-02-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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

Gloria Jeff works as a Transportation Program Director for Transportation Department within Metro Livability Pilot. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Gloria earned $144,115 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Jessica Oh

Transportation Program Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$144,115

Sub-department: Sustainability&PublicHealth
Base pay: $144,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,115
Hire date: 2018-02-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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

Jessica Oh works as a Transportation Program Director for Transportation Department within Sustainability&Publichealth. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Jessica earned $144,115 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Aaron Tag

Transportation Program Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$140,429

Sub-department: Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay: $140,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,429
Hire date: 2001-03-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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, Aaron Tag serves as a Transportation Program Director within Planning Program Management & Transit. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,429. They are represented by Manager.

Bradley Utecht

Transportation Program Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$135,135

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $135,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,135
Hire date: 2010-06-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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, Bradley Utecht serves as a Transportation Program Director within Transportation System Management. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,135. They are represented by Manager.

Peter Dahlberg

Transportation Program Director/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$121,760

Sub-department: Commuter & Passenger Rail
Base pay: $120,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,760
Hire date: 2008-08-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Peter Dahlberg serves as a Transportation Program Director within Commuter & Passenger Rail. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $121,760. They are represented by Manager.

Laura Roads

Transportation Program Director/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$111,638

Sub-department: Freight&CommercialVehiclesOps
Base pay: $111,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,638
Hire date: 2012-02-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Laura Roads works as a Transportation Program Director for Transportation Department within Freight&Commercialvehiclesops. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Laura earned $111,638 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

April Lucas

Transportation Program Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$106,653

Sub-department: Operations Division Admin
Base pay: $106,653
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,653
Hire date: 2004-06-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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, April Lucas serves as a Transportation Program Director within Operations Division Administrative. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,653. They are represented by Manager.

Lindsey Bruer

Transportation Program Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$102,469

Sub-department: Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay: $89,188
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,281
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,469
Hire date: 2014-11-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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

Lindsey Bruer is a Transportation Program Director at Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,469. They are represented by Manager.

Gina Mitteco

Transportation Program Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$27,792

Sub-department: Planning Prgm Mgmt & Transit
Base pay: $27,792
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,792
Hire date: 2011-10-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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

Gina Mitteco works as a Transportation Program Director for Transportation Department within Planning Program Management & Transit. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Gina earned $27,792 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Amy Harrigan

Transportation Program Director/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$11,700

Sub-department: Transportation System Mgmt
Base pay: $11,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,700
Hire date: 2025-05-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 20
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

Amy Harrigan is a Transportation Program Director at Transportation Department within Transportation System Management. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $11,700. Union affiliation: Manager.