The 3 Revolutions Future Mobility Program of UC Davis is delighted that Ellen Greenberg is working as a policy advisor with the 3RFM program this Spring.  Ellen's focus is on increasing the impact of the 3RFM work on state and regional transportation policy. Her longstanding commitment to understanding the relationships among the built environment, travel behavior and community needs will strengthen the existing ties of the 3RFM program with policymakers, and will ensure that the 3RFM team's research will make a strong impact on promoting innovative, sustainable and equitable transportation in California and beyond.  

During Ellen's tenure as Caltrans Deputy Director for Sustainability she led the Department’s work in areas including implementation of VMT reduction strategies, advancing zero emission vehicles, and progressing toward transportation equity. Ellen has over 30 years’ experience working with cities, transportation agencies and non-governmental organizations to guide transportation, development, and conservation decisions. Prior to joining Caltrans, Ellen was a Principal at Arup, working in San Francisco and London on major urban planning and infrastructure projects. Ellen holds a BA in geography, a Master’s in City Planning and a Master’s in Transportation Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.  She is a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners and a member of the Leadership Team of the Transportation Research Board's Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Committee (AMS 10).  Ellen's connections to UC Davis ITS include representing Caltrans on the STEPs Advisory Council and serving as the inaugural Visiting Practitioner at the National Center for Sustainable Transportation (NCST).