John Harper

John Harper has over 25 years of experience in transit management, currently serving as the Manager of Contracted Transit Services at the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities since April 1998. In this role, John oversees a workgroup focused on contracted transit operations and regional service oversight, managing a budget of approximately $30 million. John’s career progression within the Metropolitan Council includes previous positions as Supervisor, Senior Project Administrator, and Project Administrator, with responsibilities such as overseeing contractual relationships with transit contractors and monitoring service performance. Prior experience includes roles as Transit Services Assistant at Anoka County and Operations Planner at Pace Suburban Bus. John holds a Bachelor's degree in Community Development from St. Cloud State University.