Robert (Bob) Powers

General Manager, Bay Area Rapid Transit

Powers, a licensed Professional Engineer, has more than 20 years of experience in the public transportation industry overseeing major infrastructure projects and transportation programs. He holds a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and a Masters degree in Structural Engineering, both from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Powers has spent over 11 years at BART in a variety of positions, including Assistant General Manager of Planning, Development & Construction and Deputy General Manager. He was unanimously appointed General Manager by the Board of Directors in 2019.

Prior to joining BART, Bob worked at the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). While there, he served as the Deputy Director. He also has experience with the Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT), where he worked for 3 years as the Division Chief.

Powers is currently on the Board of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Executive Board of the Bay Area Council and serves as Chair of the Clipper Executive Board (CEB).