Patricia Owens

Biography

Patricia Owens is a public transit planner and urban mobility consultant based in Atlanta with over 14 years of experience in transit system design, commuter behavior analysis, and transportation equity research. She has worked with metropolitan planning organizations, state DOTs, and city governments to develop transit improvement plans, conduct ridership studies, and evaluate emerging mobility options including bike-share, micromobility, and ride-hailing services. Patricia holds a master's degree in Urban Planning from Georgia Tech and is a member of the American Planning Association's Transportation Planning Division. Passionate about equitable and accessible urban mobility for all residents, she regularly answers questions on public transit systems, transportation planning, and sustainable urban mobility on professional forums.