JACQUELINE SIMMONS

Planner II / GIS Specialist 

I support major transportation initiatives through mapping and developing public-facing materials. At Assedo, my work includes multi-year projects across rail, bicycle planning, and environmental projects.

On Amtrak’s Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel Replacement Program, I lead GIS mapping efforts to help illustrate construction activity to the community. Additionally, I help prepare polling instruments, analyze survey data, and support the delivery of in-person and virtual public meetings. Using GIS, I also developed interactive Story Maps for the Baltimore Metropolitan Council Bikeable Baltimore Region initiative, which collected public feedback that we later presented to advance the region’s bicycle network.

Why Assedo? At Assedo, I am motivated by opportunities to amplify community voices, particularly in underserved areas, and to support transportation projects that connect people more safely and efficiently to their communities.

I hold a BS in Urban Planning and Design from Rutgers University.

In my free time, I enjoy exploring creative hobbies that allow me to express myself and learn new skills. I also value spending quality time with my family and friends, creating lasting memories.

“It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.” ― Jackie Joyner-Kersee