Jonathan Slason focuses on strategic transportation planning that helps communities make informed, long-term investment decisions. He has led comprehensive, modal, and resiliency plans for metropolitan planning organizations and state departments of transportation. A national leader in the application of strategic travel models—including VisionEval, an open-source platform—Jonathan supports exploratory scenario planning and policy-driven analysis of transportation and land use. He also advances innovative finance efforts, developing fair share contribution systems, municipal and statewide impact fee programs, and transportation plans that support mixed-use development.
Jonathan’s engineering background includes the detailed design and operations of traffic signals, freeways, intersections, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. He has contributed to major infrastructure and redevelopment projects in the United States and abroad, including work in Belize, Vanuatu, Samoa, and across New Zealand. His technical and international experience informs the development of actionable, forward-looking plans that support community resilience and growth.
He is a registered Professional Engineer in Vermont and lives in the state with his partner and two kids. Jonathan enjoys Nordic skiing, bicycling, hiking, and exploring Vermont’s incredible local food scene.
Education
- BS, Civil Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- BS, Economics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
