Randy CLARKE

Biographical note
Randy has over 15 years’ experience in the transportation industry concentrating on safety, operations and technology.  A recognized leader for promoting stakeholder collaboration, implementing budget management practices and driving operational innovation. He joined APTA in April 2016 as the Assistant Vice President of Public Safety, Operations and Technical Services and was promoted to Vice President of Operations and Member Services in February 2017.
Prior to his current position, he served as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).  His responsibilities included day-to-day operations of the Track, Signals, Power, Communications, Security and Facilities Departments as well as the strategic capital planning for infrastructure and vehicle procurement programs. He also previously served as the Acting Chief Safety Officer and the Senior Director of Security and Emergency Management. Additionally, he has worked for several transportation consulting firms, and worked for five years at the Volpe National Transportation Center. Randy holds a Master of Science degree in Public Policy, Planning and Management from the University of Southern Maine and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History from Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada.