Folashade Alao

Folashade is a transportation planner specializing in clean transportation, with a focus on advancing sustainable and equitable transportation solutions. In her role within the Transportation Department, she focuses on advancing electric vehicles (EVs) and alternative fuels, including the development and implementation of strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A key accomplishment includes overseeing the development and successful board adoption of the agency’s first Regional Transportation Electrification Plan in January 2025.

Folashade brings a diverse background to her work. Her academic foundation in American Studies and planning around community development informs her approach to planning for a more equitable and sustainable transportation system. She works across planning areas integrating climate resilience strategies as well as workforce development, and community development considerations to develop and implement sustainable transportation solutions that benefit the community and minimize environmental impact.