Grant O'Connell, AICP
About Me
Grant grew up hiking the Rocky Mountains in Colorado with his three brothers and building model railroads with his Grandfather, the son of a Denver Streetcar Operator. Grant enjoyed transportation from a young age. After High School, he started at the entry role of equipment service and moved through customer experience and information development roles while earning his degree from the Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning at Portland State University. Upon completing his degree in 2010 and joining TriMet’s Service Planning group, Grant has been instrumental in leveraging private development to improve rider amenities, delivering new service from long-range plans through new state funding, and most recently leading the Forward Together Bus Network Redesign. Grant and his husband have lived in Portland since 2005 and have two sons. They enjoy scuba diving, kayaking, and hiking whenever they get the chance.
Professional Biography
- Project Manager for a full network redesign and comprehensive long-range plan - TriMet's Forward Together Project.
- Led a capital project to speed up MAX service through downtown.
- Oversaw a grant-funded planning project to develop a TriMet Pedestrian Plan.
Education
Portland State UniversityGraduation Date: May, 2022
Degree Level:
Planning Degree
090732 | Portland State University
Graduation Date: August, 2010
Degree Level: Undergraduate
Planning Degree
Job History
TriMetPlanner II
October,2013 - October,2018
Portland, OR
97201
United States
TriMet
Senior Planner
October,2018 - August,2025
Portland, OR
97201
United States
TriMet
Principal Planner
August,2025 - Present
Portland, OR
97204
United States