Jake Schabas

Jake Schabas is an accomplished professional in transportation and urban planning with extensive experience in both public and private sectors. Currently serving as the Vice-President and Head Sponsor for GO Rail and UP Express at Metrolinx since April 2022, Jake previously worked as a Consultant at Boxfish Infrastructure Group and held senior advisory roles at VIA Rail Canada and Metrolinx, focusing on corporate strategy, economic analysis, and investment strategy. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Urban Planning with a specialization in Transportation from Columbia University, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts from the University of King's College and an exchange year at The University of Edinburgh. Additional experience includes teaching urban transportation policy analysis at the University of Toronto and contributing as a researcher and writer in various transportation-focused initiatives and publications.