San Francisco Sun

The Board of Supervisors has confirmed Mayor Breed’s appointment of Mike Chen to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors. Chen replaces Lydia So, who was recently appointed to the Planning Commission.

Chen is a Data Engineer with experience in the internet industry and skills in marketing and product analytics. He joined the SFMTA Citizens' Advisory Council in January 2020 and served as its Chair from July 2021 through July 2023.

A frequent rider of Muni lines 1, 38, and 49, Chen also uses his e-bike and bikeshare for transportation around the city. He is an advocate for housing, transportation, and urbanist causes. Additionally, he has been an organizer in his neighborhood and a volunteer lead for YIMBY Action, a housing advocacy organization.

"Mike is committed to a vision of a safe, efficient, and sustainable transit that works for all and creates a stronger, more vibrant San Francisco,” said Mayor London Breed. “I’m confident he will be a valuable addition to the SFMTA Board of Directors, and I’m grateful for the support from the Board members who voted to confirm him.”

“I am grateful for the trust that the Mayor and Board of Supervisors have placed in me,” said Mike Chen. "I am honored to serve San Francisco, to tackle hard problems, and to improve transportation for everyone.”

Chen currently works as a Data Engineer at Coda, where he organizes information using data tables and dashboards. Before joining Coda, he worked at Meta for nearly eight years as a data engineer. He holds both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Mike Chen resides in Lower Pacific Heights in San Francisco and regularly enjoys Clay Slow Street.

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