Jia Yuan
Senior Consultant, US
With a background in transportation planning, I’m leading truck parking projects across multiple states in the US and contributing to various state freight plans, specializing in multimodal freight data and policy analysis.
Before joining CPCS, I worked with municipal departments of transportation, regional transportation organizations and consulting agencies to provide solutions for multimodal transportation problems. I’ve also managed research and conducted analysis on COVID-19’s impact on airports and the global nighttime economy.
I’m deeply interested about data-driven planning and the intersection of technology, resiliency, and planning decisions.
Education:
- Master’s, City Planning, University of Pennsylvania
- Bachelor of Arts, Community, Environment and Planning, University of Washington
3 fun facts:
- Has a Theatre Technology major with a specialization in lighting and set design
- Has been playing guzheng, a traditional Chinese instrument, since she was 3
- Enjoys weightlifting and conducting culinary experiments
Contact Jia
P: +1 (613) 237-2500

