Jascha Franklin-Hodge serves as the Chief of Streets where he oversees the City's Public Works and Transportation Departments. He supports the delivery of high-quality essential city services and works to implement Mayor Wu?s transportation priorities, including reliable, affordable transit service, safer street design in every neighborhood, and a connected network of low-stress bicycle routes.
Prior to joining the administration, Franklin-Hodge was the Executive Director of the Open Mobility Foundation, a foundation that helps cities collaborate with the private sector to develop open source tools and data standards that work towards a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system. He previously served as the City of Boston?s Chief Information Officer from 2014 to 2018, and led the City?s Department of Innovation and Technology. He has been a Visiting Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, focused on mobility, technology, and public policy, and a consultant to the private sector on new mobility and smart cities. Previously, Franklin-Hodge co-founded Blue State Digital which powered the digital presence of President Barack Obama?s 2008 and 2012 campaigns.
Franklin-Hodge studied computer science at MIT. He lives with his husband and two young kids in Jamaica Plain, and travels mostly by bike and public transit.
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Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM EDT
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
606 Congress St.
Boston, MA 02210
This event is FREE!
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