Benito Omar Pérez AICP CTP CAPP

Section Chief Transit Capital Statewide

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

Experienced Transportation Planner with a demonstrated history of working in the municipal transportation industry. Skilled in Data Analytics, Management, Policy Evaluation, Visualization, budget allocation, contract management, and Transportation Planning. Strong operations professional with a Master of Science (M.S.) focused in Civil Engineering and Masters of Arts (M.A.) focused in Urban and Regional Planning from University of Florida.

Experience

  • Section Chief Transit Capital Statewide at Illinois Department of Transportation
    Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    Accountable for the development and implementation of state funded public transportation capital improvements across Illinois.

  • Policy Director at Transportation For America
    Jun 2021 - May 2025 · 4 yrs

  • District Department of Transportation (DDOT) (9 yrs)
    • Curbside Management Operations Planning Manager
      Jan 2018 - May 2021 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Managing the business side of curbside management operations, standards and policy guidance, contract administration, research lead, and neighborhood planning lead.

    • Curbside Management and Operations Planner
      Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs

      Coordinating policy, operations, and management of public curbside (to include parking).

    • Transportation Policy Specialist
      Jun 2012 - Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Provide technical and research support in emerging Transportation, Curbside Management, Public Space, and Mobile Street Vending policy development. Coordinated and provided support for interagency partners on various endeavors (curbside management, vending, and sign regulations). Assisted in the development of the interactive, public facing DDOT Compendium of Policies and Procedures.

  • Transportation Engineer: Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization at Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
    Jun 2009 - Jun 2012 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Provide technical analysis in the development of the regional Project Prioritization process. Technical support in developing the Regional Long Range Transportation Plan. Research and prepare strategies for the development of a Regional Land Use Map and groundwork for a Regional Development Framework. Research, conduct analysis, and assist in the development of the Regional Vision for High Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail. Research and prepare strategies for development of a Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

  • Research Assistant at University of Florida
    Aug 2008 - Dec 2008 · 5 mos

    Conduct research on Faculty/FDOT Sponsored Research (NCHRP 3-70). Conduct software testing of Urban Street Level of Service programs. Provide research support to Faculty Sponsor in their research collaborations with other entities.