Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA), operator of The Toll Roads, is pleased to announce the selection of Tim Byrne as Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
In this role, Byrne provides complex management support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), managing critical projects for TCA as established by the Boards of Directors, as well as strategic research, analysis and reports coordinating cross-departmental activities and internal agency functions. Under the direction of the CEO, Byrne will oversee implementation of TCA’s Strategic Plan with concentration on long-term vision, policy development and execution.
A seasoned executive in transportation and tolling, Byrne brings over 30 years of industry experience in both the public and private sectors. He began his career focused on transportation demand forecasting, transportation planning and traffic analysis for complex infrastructure projects including tolled facilities. Most recently, he served as the Director of Express Lanes with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority overseeing the recent opening of the county’s first express lanes on I-10. In this role he was responsible for the development, implementation, operation and maintenance of express lanes facilities throughout San Bernardino County in concert with local, state and federal stakeholders. He also served as the Chief of Planning prior to moving into a Project Delivery Management Role.
“With success in planning and delivering critical transportation and tolling infrastructure projects throughout Southern California, Tim brings valuable experience to TCA. The Deputy CEO position will provide a significant support function as the Agencies continue to carry out strategic initiatives to deliver capital improvement projects, system enhancements and vital mobility solutions for the region,” shared Ryan Chamberlain, Chief Executive Officer, TCA. “We welcome Tim to the team and look forward to much success, together.”
Byrne obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from UC Irvine and his master’s degree in public administration from Cal State University Long Beach. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in California.
Byrne assumes the Deputy CEO role from Amy Potter, who has served TCA for over 20 years in various executive positions. Both Byrne and Potter will work together to ensure a smooth transition.
The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) are two joint powers authorities formed by the California Legislature in 1986 to plan, finance, construct and operate Orange County’s public toll road system comprised of the 73, 133, 241 and 261 Toll Roads, which represents 20% of Orange County’s highway system.
