San Diego MTS
Michael Daney has an extensive work experience in the transportation and planning industry. Michael has held various roles in different organizations throughout their career.
From 1997 to 1999, Michael worked as an Assistant Land-Development Planner at The Lightfoot Planning Group. Following that, they joined North County Transit District in 1999 as an Assistant Transportation Planner, where they provided assistance in planning studies, capital projects, and service analysis.
In 2000, Michael moved on to SANDAG as a Senior Transportation Planner, responsible for developing performance monitoring programs and policies to support regional and federal programs. Michael conducted bus and light rail service studies and made recommendations to improve service quality and efficiency.
Michael joined the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) in 2004 as a Senior Transportation Planner. One of their major milestones at MTS was their involvement in the Comprehensive Operations Analysis (COA), which resulted in the restructuring of over 90 bus routes. Michael later served as the Manager of East County Operations, where they managed the maintenance facility, private contractors, and bus stop/shelter programs.
Currently, Michael is the Director of Contract Operations and Passenger Facilities at MTS, responsible for managing BRT operations, budget, contracts, staff, service changes, and fleet management.
In addition to their work in the transportation industry, Michael has also served as a Board Member for the Nature Fund for Costa Rica from 2022 to 2023.
Michael Daney completed their Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences, with a focus on Urban Regional Analysis/Urban Planning, at San Diego State University from 1993 to 1997. Michael then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management, General, at San Diego State University-California State University, graduating in 2005. In 2012, they attended Leadership APTA, where they completed the program in Public Transportation.
San Diego MTS
As the largest provider of public transportation in San Diego County, the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is committed to providing exceptional service to the people of the San Diego region. Every year more than 95 million people ride MTS buses and Trolleys. We have more than 80 fixed-route bus lines and 54 miles of Trolley service. Our fleet of compressed natural gas buses and electric Trolleys allow MTS to be one of the greenest companies in San Diego. MTS recently started testing a zero-emission bus program, with a commitment to go all electric by 2040. Additionally, as our region continues to grow, there will be a greater dependence on public transportation to help achieve mobility goals. MTS is one of the most modern and dynamic public transportation systems in North America and we would love for you to help us achieve our goals! Every position at MTS contributes to the ultimate goal of improving access, service and the environment through public transit.