CCTA Executive Director Named Chair of U.S. Department of Transportation's National Freight Advisory Committee

Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Executive Director, Randy Iwasaki, will serve as the new Chair of the National Freight Advisory Committee.

“I am honored to accept the appointment of Chair of the National Freight Advisory Committee (NFAC) for the U.S. Department of Transportation,” said Iwasaki. “This is an exciting time to acknowledge the importance of freight infrastructure both nationally and right here in Contra Costa, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on the NFAC to support a safe and sustainable freight transportation system.”

The National Freight Advisory Committee supports the work of the U.S. Department of Transportation by providing information, advice, and recommendations to the Secretary of Transportation on matters related to freight transportation, including the establishment of a National Freight Network, the development of a National Freight Strategic Plan, and legislative recommendations.

Iwasaki has served on the NFAC since its creation in 2013.

About Randy Iwasaki
Iwasaki serves as the Contra Costa Transportation Authority’s chief executive, and is responsible for the overall management of the Authority, including its projects, programs, policies and procedures, the board-approved budget, and all personnel decisions.

Iwasaki has served as Executive Director of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority since April 2010. Prior to joining the Authority, he was appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger in August 2009 as Director of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). He was with Caltrans for more than 26 years serving in various engineering and management positions. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and has a Master’s in Engineering from California State University, Fresno.

About The Contra Costa Transportation Authority
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is a public agency formed by Contra Costa voters in 1988 to manage the county’s transportation sales tax program and oversee countywide transportation planning efforts. CCTA is responsible for planning, funding, and delivering critical transportation infrastructure projects and programs that connect our communities, foster a strong economy, increase sustainability, and safely and efficiently get people where they need to go. CCTA also serves as the county’s designated Congestion Management Agency, responsible for putting programs in place to keep traffic levels manageable. More information about CCTA can be found online at www.ccta.net.