Anson Stewart

Anson Stewart is a seasoned professional in the field of transportation and urban planning, currently serving as Project Lead for Analysis and Research at Conveyal since September 2017 and as Research Scientist and Deputy Director at the MIT Transit Lab since January 2019. Anson's academic background includes a PhD in Transportation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where prior studies also led to a Master's degree in City Planning and dual Bachelor's degrees in Engineering and Urban Studies from Swarthmore College. Anson has gained diverse experience through roles including a Planning Intern at Transantiago, where significant service restructuring contributions were made, and an intern at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, focusing on visualizing public transit data. Other notable positions include development work with Alternatives for Community and Environment and leadership at greenRELAY, underscoring a strong commitment to community engagement and environmental justice.