INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM November 7, 2025
TO: Brook Bassan, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
SUBJECT:
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Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Ben Garland to the Transit Advisory Board
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I am submitting for your advice and consent the following name for re-appointment to the Transit Advisory Board in accordance with the City of Albuquerque Ordinance 2-7-1.
APPOINTEE NAME
TERM
Mr. Ben Garland
Albuquerque, NM 87110
September 30, 2028
Ben Garland is a dedicated transportation planner, community advocate, and experienced professional with a deep commitment to improving multimodal transit systems. Currently pursuing a Master's in Community and Regional Planning with a focus on Active Transportation at the University of New Mexico, and starting a PhD in Transportation Engineering in Fall 2025, Ben brings a strong academic foundation complemented by practical expertise. As Program Manager at the UNM Center for Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety since February 2024, he oversees programs, manages outreach, and organizes workshops to enhance safety and accessibility. His prior role as an Active Transportation Intern at the Mid-Region Council of Governments equipped him with hands-on experience in correcting bike path data, analyzing pedestrian counts, and utilizing GIS analyses to improve transportation systems-skills that directly align with the Transit Advisory Board's mission.
A resident of Council District 7, Mr. Ben Garland will continue to serve as an At-Large Representative on the Board; his first full term will expire on September 30, 2028.
The remaining members are:
Representing
Name
Term|1010|At Large
Dr. Michael Patrick M. Martin
9/30/2028|1010|At Large
Mr. Stephen L. Pilon
9/30/2024
3.
At Large
Mr. Jordon B. McConnell
9/30/2028
4.
At Large
Mx. Althea May Atherton
9/30/2026
5.
At Large
Ms. Dara Osher
9/30/2026
6.
At Large
Mr. Michael Devin
9/30/2026
7.
At Large
Mr. Montel S. Richardson
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