Description
CARTA is a California Joint Powers Authority created by Caltrans, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, and the Yolo Transportation District. It was established in 2024 so that local agencies can plan and construct individual tolling facilities, and CARTA will develop an integrated system and operate toll facilities across the greater region. The first tolling facility, Yolo80 between Davis and Sacramento, is anticipated to open for revenue service in summer 2028.
CARTA has currently five directors on its governing board: two appointed by Yolo Transportation District, two appointed by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, and one appointed by Caltrans District 3. As additional corridors are added in the future, the board will grow, with two new members representing each county. The map below highlights the region's long-range plan for managed lanes.
CARTA’s mission is to operate and maintain a safe and reliable roadway pricing system to advance mobility for all communities in the California Capital region.
As Executive Director, you will serve as CARTA’s chief executive, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. The Exe cutive Director will oversee toll operations contracts, work with partner agencies on bringing future toll facilities into CARTA, manage financial and operational performance, maintain technology systems and ensure adequate investment in ongoing maintenance, and represent the agency with stakeholders across all levels of government and the public. CARTA is a newly established authority and the Executive Director will be its first employee, with tolling program support provided through consultant contracts, and administrative and financial support provided through SACOG on a shared services agreement.
CARTA will be contracting for roadside tolling system, back office, and customer service center. These contracts are currently being evaluated and selected.
For more information, please visit: https://carta.ca.gov/
Requirements
- Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement CARTA’s strategic vision, goals, and policies.
- Provide regular updates and recommendations to the Board on agency performance, opportunities, and risks. Represent CARTA in public forums, legislative hearings, and with regional, state, and federal partners.
- Provide high-level oversight while also remaining actively engaged and focused on the details of CARTA’s programs as the chief executive who is managing a team of consultants, contractors, and staff that will initially be contracted through the Sacramento Area Council of Governments.
- Present to the Board industry best practices, lessons learned, and alternatives that allow the Board to make policy decisions that meet the needs of the region while maximizing efficiencies.
- Distill and disseminate key and relevant information clearly, concisely and in a compelling manner.
- Oversee the planning, development, and operation of tolling infrastructure and services.
- Provide strategic and fact-based best practice solutions for how to best manage and maintain a tolling authority.
- Plan for and oversee the ongoing expansion of CARTA’s managed toll lane capital programs in the region.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and contracts.
- Lead the implementation of technologies to enhance mobility, safety, and customer experience.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field is highly desired. (Master’s degree preferred).
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in transportation, public infrastructure, or government administration.
- Minimum of 5 years in a senior executive or leadership role, preferably in a tolling authority, transportation agency, or public-private partnership.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience managing consultant and seconded staff through contracts. Demonstrated experience working with elected officials, regional partners, to develop coalitions for a regional vision.
If you are interested in applying and meet the qualifications, please send your cover letter and resume to Gregg Moser at gmoser@kapartners.com by February 4, 2026.
