Zachary Popp

Zachary Popp is a seasoned professional in transportation planning with extensive experience in federal and state policy, programming, and grants. Currently serving as Senior Manager at Los Angeles Metro since September 2022, Zachary has held various positions, including Manager and Principal Transportation Planner. Previous roles include Senior Associate Planner at KOA Corporation, where responsibilities encompassed grant writing and collision analysis, and an Administrative Intern at Santa Monica Big Blue Bus, coordinating outreach efforts for a successful bus lane initiative. Early career highlights include a Mayoral Fellow role in Chicago and research internships focused on land use and transportation policy. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning from UCLA and an A.B. in Government from Harvard University.