Darcy Downs

Darcy Downs is a seasoned transportation professional with extensive experience in project management, planning, and research within various organizations in North Carolina. Currently serving as a Project Manager at NCDOT since April 2023, Darcy previously worked as an Associate at RLS & Associates, Inc., and as a Transportation Planner at North Carolina State University, where responsibilities included developing plans for bicycle and transit facilities and representing departmental interests in planning forums. Earlier roles include Transportation Planner positions at GoTriangle and Orange County, NC, where contributions involved leading parking surveys, managing hiring processes, and creating educational materials on transportation best practices. Initial experience includes research at the Institute for Transportation Research and Education and an internship with the Triangle Transit Authority. Darcy holds a Master's degree in Public Affairs from Western Carolina University and a Bachelor's degree in Politics from St. Andrews Presbyterian College.