Barkha R Patel is Director of Infrastructure for the City of Jersey City, NJ, one of the most densely-populated, transit-rich, and ethnically diverse cities in the US. She oversees the planning, design, and implementation of the City’s critical public infrastructure including all municipal streets, transit, parks, public spaces, buildings, and other public facilities. She serves as a senior advisor to the Mayor and leads the City’s Architecture, Engineering, Transportation, Sustainability, and Innovation agencies.
As a public official and advocate, Barkha’s work is rooted in a commitment to justice, equity, and smart growth. She is responsible for the development and implementation of many of Jersey City’s most transformational initiatives including the City’s first Vision Zero and Climate Action plans, first on-demand microtransit system, a robust network of protected bikeways and safe streets, a renowned plaza program, innovative parks and public spaces, and a number of award-winning placemaking projects. As her portfolio expands, she is currently exploring ways to infuse joy and dignity into the public realm through meaningful infrastructure improvements.
Barkha previously served as Jersey City’s Deputy City Manager and Director of Transportation, and earned a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning from the Bloustein School at Rutgers University.
Registration for the Summit opens May 27!
We will continue to share information through email and social media as more details are finalized. You can also check in at the BikeWalk NC’s 2024 Summit webpage for periodic updates. We are planning a ride for Sunday, Sept. 22, and walk audits, as well as the Traffic Bicycling Workshop, on Tuesday the 23, plus some cool social events.
If you are planning to attend and looking for accommodations, information about the venue and nearby lodging can be found here.
Are you or your organization interested in helping to support this year’s NC BikeWalk Transportation Summit? Sponsoring is a way to show your support for clean, healthy, active transportation, and safe roads for all users. It is also a visible way of showing that your organization is interested in the health, vitality, and equity able and economic benefits that communities designed to support active transportation reflect.
More information can be found in our online sponsorship package available HERE or on our sponsorship registration page HERE.
We look forward to seeing you in Chapel Hill in September!
