Gary Hewitt brings over 27 years of experience in transit planning and operations. He has delivered diverse transit planning projects, including short-range transit plans, project feasibility studies, and long-term transit visions. His experience managing the day-to-day operations of bus and paratransit services gives him a unique perspective that helps him develop implementable solutions. Gary has also supported implementing customer-facing technology initiatives during his career, including real-time passenger information, innovative fare payment, and app-based service delivery. Prior to joining TMD, he worked for several small municipal and large regional transit agencies in Southern California, including OCTA, the City of Irvine, LA Metro, and the City of Glendale.