Mayor Walsh Adds Boston's First Transportation Director

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced Friday the appointment of Stefanie Seskin as the city’s new, and first-ever, transportation director.

Seskin, who was honored as the Young Professional of the Year by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals in 2012, will be responsible for implementing new initiatives to create people-friendly designs and programs that encourage and sustain active transportation options and lifestyles.

“Boston is an active city and we are continuing to invest in our pedestrian and bike infrastructure, encouraging residents to think creatively about how they get from point A to point B,” said Mayor Walsh. “Stefanie brings leadership and talent to this new position, and I thank her for her willingness to serve.”

As part of her duties as transportation director, Seskin will oversee the Boston Bikes and Neighborhood Slow Streets programs, in addition to the city’s nationally recognized Complete Streets initiative.

Seskin will also be asked to propose new projects and coordinate the review of existing projects that enhance pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.

“I am excited to take on this new position as Active Transportation Director for the Boston Transportation Department, and I am grateful to Mayor Walsh and Commissioner Fiandaca to be given this opportunity,” said Seskin. “I love seeing so many people who already walk and bike around the city, and I look forward to working with residents to make Boston even more walk- and bike-friendly.”

Seskin currently serves as the Deputy Director of the National Complete Streets Coalition in Washington, D.C. She will begin her new position on August 17.

“We are looking forward to welcoming Stefanie to our Policy and Planning team at the Boston Transportation Department,” said Transportation Commissioner Gina Fiandaca. “She will work closely with our partners in federal, state and local government, Boston residents, the City’s business community and various advocacy groups, to fulfill our commitment to design streets that are welcoming and safe for all users.”