Richard Murphy

Richard Murphy has extensive experience in urban planning and transportation policy. Currently serving as Program Manager at the Michigan Municipal League since April 2014, Richard also holds the position of Planning Commissioner for the City of Ypsilanti, where additional roles include service on Master Plan and Non-Motorized Transportation Subcommittees. Previous roles include Programs Director at Michigan Suburbs Alliance, where Richard developed the "Transportation for Michigan" coalition, and Board Member for Washtenaw County at the Southeast Michigan Regional Transit Authority. Richard's background encompasses various planning roles, including Planner II/Planning Manager for the City of Ypsilanti and Assistant Planner at McKenna Associates. Educational qualifications include a Master of Urban Planning focusing on Transportation and Land Use Planning and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan.