| Opening Session Welcome Remarks Provided by:
Malcolm Dougherty
Acting Director, California Department of Transportation
Malcolm Dougherty was appointed the Acting Director of the California Department of Transportation on May 17, 2011. As Director, Mr. Dougherty is responsible for the maintenance and operations of more than 50,000 lane miles of roadway on the State Highway System, a budget of more than $13.3 billion, and providing leadership to more than 20,000 employees.
Prior to this appointment, Mr. Dougherty served as the Chief Deputy Director where he advised and assisted the Director regarding all aspects in the policy and operation of the Department of Transportation. He represented the Department in meetings, hearings, boards, commissions and committees and had responsibility related to the overall operation and management of the Department.
Malcolm Dougherty has been with the Department for nearly 20 years, serving in a number of high profile management positions including District Director of the District 6/Central Region. As the District Director, he was responsible for Planning, Project Management, and Maintenance for the five counties within the district, as well as the Capital Project Delivery Program for Central California from the Pacific Coastline to Nevada, and from Amador to Kern County. Mr. Dougherty's career also includes management positions in Design, Project Management, Maintenance, and Traffic Operations. Prior to coming to Caltrans, he worked on land development and municipal engineering for a consultant. |
