Dr. Joe Grengs

Biography

Joe Grengs is a Professor in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Michigan, specializing in transportation planning, methods, and spatial analysis. He teaches a variety of courses including Urban Transportation Policy and Active Transportation: Planning Biking Walking. His research focuses on social equity in transportation and land-use planning, advocating for prioritizing transportation investments to improve access for marginalized and disadvantaged populations. Grengs is a co-author of the book 'Mobility: Transforming Urban Transportation Land-Use Planning,' published by Cornell University Press in 2019. He holds a PhD in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University, a Master of Urban and Regional Planning and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He has experience in both private and public sectors, including international work, and has contributed to various leadership roles including serving as Chair of the Urban Regional Planning program and as an elected member of the Executive Committee of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. His commitment to social justice is evident in his active participation in federal advisory committees on transportation equity during the Obama Administration.

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