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APROPOSEDRESOLUTION
INTHECOUNCILOFTHEDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIA
ToreappointMs.SpringWorthasanalternatememberoftheBoardofDirectorsofthe
WashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthority.
RESOLVEDBYTHECOUNCILOFTHEDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIA,Thatthis
resolutionmaybecitedasthe“BoardofDirectorsoftheWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit
AuthoritySpringWorthReappointmentResolutionof2024”.
Sec.2.TheCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiaappoints:
SpringWorth
KennedyStreetNW
Washington,DC20011
(Ward4)
asanalternatememberoftheBoardofDirectorsoftheWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransit
Authorityinaccordancewithsection5oftheWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthority
Compact,approvedNovember6,1966(80Stat.1324;D.C.OfficialCode§9-1107.01(5)),and
theWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthorityBoardofDirectorsActof2012,effective
April27,2013(D.C.Law19-286;D.C.OfficialCode§9-1108.11),foratermtoendJune30,
2028.
Sec.3.TheCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiashalltransmitacopyofthisresolution,
uponitsadoption,totheappointee,theWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthority,andto
theOfficeoftheMayor.
Sec.4.Thisresolutionshalltakeeffectimmediately.
1 Spring Worth
www.LinkedIn.com/in/springworth
Transportation Practitioner ▪ Coalition Builder ▪ Program Manager
Project Management ▪ Presentations ▪ Stakeholder Engagement ▪ Collaborative Strategies ▪ Grantmaking
Transportation Practitioner. Draw on 15+ years of hands-on outreach, government agency, grant-writing, and project leadership
experience—combined with persuasive communication skills—to drive positive change.
Consensus Builder. Collaborate across internal teams, other government agencies, and external organizations to galvanize
support for comprehensive transportation strategies that promote equity and reduce climate change.
Project Manager. Steer complex conceptual plans through to successful implementation by coordinating multiple teams and
resources to deliver projects that have far-reaching community and environmental impact.
Trusted Coalition Builder. Serve as a bridge connecting marginalized communities and their government agencies.
Dynamic Facilitator & Speaker. Deliver presentations that inspire large, diverse, communities and stakeholders, and influence
high-ranking elected officials, fearlessly leading difficult conversations with full transparency to get the job done.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) Washington, DC
WMATA BUDGET & POLICY MANAGER 2022–Present
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER 2019-2022
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER 2013–2019
Conduct policy analysis on transit issues and advise District WMATA board members. Manage Consultant teams and Interns
while serving as a liaison to WMATA transit agency. Lead meetings with City Council and serve as point person for roadway
design, construction, and delivery of cutting-edge projects with budgets averaging $5M. Manage planning and environmental
process for transportation projects. Develop and oversee all strategic constituent correspondence and business outreach. Work
with colleagues across the country to develop standards for bus rapid transit systems. Lead community engagement that has
included presentations at 50+ meetings for up to 70 residents at ANC (Advisory Neighborhood Commission), stakeholder, and
other public meetings. Managed Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5310 Grant Program. Contributed to the development
of the federal Low or No Emission Grant and the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant.
Presented to Mayor Bowser in September 2019.
▪ Present key policy feedback to the District’s WMATA Board Members prior to monthly board and committee meetings on
best practices for optimizing bus and rail operations.
▪ 16
th
Street NW Bus Lanes Project: Managed one of the most high-profile and innovative transportation projects in DC—a
project completed in only a few municipalities nationwide.
— Gained community support and developed feasibility plan: Anticipated and overcame obstacles facing the 16
th
Street
NW corridor.
▪ H Street NW Bus Priority Project and MLK, Jr. Avenue Bus Priority Project: Managed 2 additional bus priority projects,
including one that was developed as part of Mayor Bowser’s Covid Response.
— Partnered with real estate developers to ensure all transportation development plans maintained safe access (per ADA
guidelines) to bus stops during construction and that bus stops remained open during and after construction.
▪ Bus Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE): Radically improved bus reliability and speed leading all elements of the project—
including procurement and delivery—for one of only a handful of cities in the country to enforce bus lanes and bus stops. Will
coordinate with WMATA on the placement of ~ 140 bus-mounted cameras.
The Capital City Fellows Program—District of Columbia Washington, DC
CAPITAL CITY FELLOW 2011–2013
The Capital City Fellows Program prepares Fellows to meet the challenges of local government public service.
Selected for mayoral initiative designed to attract recent master's degree graduates and develop management talent for the city
in public administration, public policy, urban planning, social work, and related fields. Fellows met with high-level city officials
and participated in educational and professional development training and seminars.
Completed four 6-month rotations with 4 departments and divisions across District government
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Department of Health, Office of the Director
▪ Contributed to the development of the Healthy People 2020 Plan that established DC’s 9-year health agenda.
▪ Researched best practices for community assessment and engagement, consensus building, strategic planning, and outcome
measures. Coordinated with stakeholders and advised staff.
District Department of Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Team, Planning & Sustainability Division
▪ Led public outreach for Bike-to-Work Day, Capital Bikeshare, and Car-Free Day.
▪ Contributed to the implementation of the L Street NW Cycletrack.
Department of Housing and Community Development, Rental Accommodations Division
▪ Co-led administration of the Inclusionary Zoning and Affordable Dwelling Unit Programs: Reviewed covenants, researched
properties, contacted internal/external stakeholders, drafted letters, tracked properties, and assisted with program policy
development.
District Department of Transportation, Transit Delivery Division
▪ Helped draft the federal TIGER grant application for Streetcar.
▪ Served as transit lead, reviewing/providing transportation feedback on real estate and commercial development projects.
▪ Played leadership role in the federal Section 5310 program budget and funding disbursement.
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter’s Office Washington, DC
INTERN 2011
Responded to constituent requests for general information and other inquiries. Attended legislative hearings and assisted with
written policy recommendations related to topics such as hydrofracking, women, and healthcare. Organized tours.
New York State Senate Regional Office Rochester, NY
INTERIM DIRECTOR 2009–2010
LEAD COORDINATOR 2009
Represented the State Senate as liaison to various community groups, organizations, and city departments and agencies.
Facilitated formation of census partnerships with community organizations, nonprofits, and other local agencies. Organized local
Senate events. Prepared and oversaw municipal document preparation. Implemented staff work plans.
▪ Promoted to oversee Rochester office within 1 year.
▪ Led team of 4 while raising visibility of issues and communicating local needs to State offices in Albany.
City Manager’s Office Norfolk, VA
NATIONAL URBAN FELLOW | GRADUATE FELLOW 2007–2008
Prepared detailed, comprehensive policy proposals and reports to support the City Manager’s objective recommendations to the
City Council. Topics included historic preservation policy, facility naming policy, and the managed competition initiative.
Pathstone, Inc. Rochester, NY
COMMUNITY PROJECT MANAGER 2004–2007
Pathstone is a nonprofit community development and human services organization that has offices in 7 states and Puerto Rico.
Managed development and implementation of the Marketview Heights Neighborhood Plan for this underserved minority
neighborhood in Rochester. Organized and facilitated monthly community meetings/events, including film screenings, block
parties, clean-ups & flower plantings. Produced public relations materials such as press releases, fliers, calendars & newsletters.
CONFERENCE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
PRESENTER ▪ APTA (American Public Transportation Association) Mobility Conferences 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
PRESENTER ▪ Women in Transportation Seminar Annual Conference 2017
BOARD & PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP
CHAIR ▪ Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Public Transportation Committee, Washington, DC 2022-present
SUBCOMMITTEE SECRETARY ▪ APTA Bus Rapid Transit, Washington, DC 2017–2022
WORKING GROUP VICE CHAIR ▪ APTA Bus Rapid Transit, Washington, DC 2017–2020
EDUCATION
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AND COACHING PROGRAM ▪ DDOT, Washington, DC 2018
EMERGING LEADER PROGRAM ▪ APTA, Washington, DC 2017
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ▪ City University of New York at Baruch, New York, NY 2008
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ANTHROPOLOGY & HISTORY ▪ University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 2004