Dr. Doug Johnson

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Biography

Doug Johnson is a Transportation Planner at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), where he manages planning studies aimed at providing a reliable, robust, and resilient transportation system. His recent projects include the Municipal Transportation Action Plans, Silver Line Extension Alternatives Analysis, and Route 1A Corridor Study. Prior to his role at MassDOT, Doug worked as a public involvement specialist at Howard Stein Hudson Associates, and he has a background as a community organizer and bicycle infrastructure advocate with the Boston Cyclists Union. In January 2022, he was appointed to the Providence City Council to serve a two-year term on the City’s Green Complete Streets Advisory Council, which reviews roadway design, construction, and repair projects to ensure they align with the Green Complete Streets principles and the City’s Great Streets Plan. Doug is dedicated to creating transportation infrastructure and built environments that promote social and environmental justice and resilience.

Research Interests

Experience

Transportation Planner

— Present

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) • Massachusetts

Manages planning studies that help MassDOT and MBTA meet goals providing a reliable transportation system.

Public Involvement Specialist

— Present

Howard Stein Hudson Associates • Massachusetts

Worked as a public involvement specialist.

Community Organizer

— Present

Boston Cyclists Union • Boston, Massachusetts

Advocated for bicycle infrastructure.

Courses

UA 526: Multimodal Transportation Planning Design

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.