Puget Sound Regional Council
Jennifer Barnes is a seasoned professional in transportation planning and engineering with extensive experience spanning over three decades. Currently serving as the Program Manager for Transportation Planning & Projects at Puget Sound Regional Council since December 2020, Jennifer has previously held roles including Associate Principal at Heffron Transportation and Senior Transportation Planner at both ICF International and Jones & Stokes. Jennifer's foundational experience also includes positions as a Civil Engineer at Ashton Barnes, Inc., a Transportation Engineer at Bucher, Willis & Ratliff Corporation, and various roles at CyRide, including Operations Assistant and Transit Operator. Educated with a Master of Science in Civil Engineering focusing on Transportation from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Iowa State University, Jennifer combines strong technical expertise with a depth of practical experience in the transportation sector.
Puget Sound Regional Council
The Puget Sound Regional Council is a regional planning agency with a mission to enhance the quality of life in the central Puget Sound region. PSRC is widely recognized as one of the best regional agencies of its type in the nation and is a great place to work. We are an equal opportunity employer. PSRC brings together the region’s diverse counties, cities and towns, native tribes, ports, the state of Washington and civic interests to understand the challenges facing our region’s future and make plans for the region to continue to succeed. The agency serves as the region’s Metropolitan Planning Organization and is the regional leader for growth management, transportation, and economic development under state and federal laws.