Benjamin T. Limmer, AICP, is recognized in the public transportation industry as a visionary, transformative and collaborative leader. Limmer’s professional background in both the public and private sector includes a rare blend of strategic planning, operations, and management responsibilities.

In 2025, Limmer joined the Rock Island County Mass Transportation District (MetroLINK) as the Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director to manage all aspects of transit service provision and operations, and acts as a change agent by monitoring and employing emerging industry best practices.

Most recently, he served as Chief, Public Transportation at the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Prior to that, Limmer held transit leadership positions in Charlotte, Tampa, Atlanta, Phoenix and Cleveland. Throughout his career, Limmer has gained broad support to develop and implement some of the largest investment programs in the country.

Limmer has been widely recognized in local communities and as well as the transit industry. Limmer currently sits on the Board of Directors for the American Public Transportation Association. He was also the recipient of the Women’s Transportation Seminar, Honorable Ray LaHood “Man of the Year” Award.  

He is active within the industry and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Design, and Development from Cleveland State University.