Natalie Bettger is a Senior Program Manager for the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).  NCTCOG serves the Dallas-Fort Worth region by developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area.  She received her master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Akron and a bachelor’s degree in Geography from Northwest Missouri State University.     NCTCOG led the development of the FIFA World Cup 26 Dallas Mobility Plan.  Natalie currently oversees the Congestion Management and Systems Operation Program Area at NCTCOG. Her responsibilities also include coordinating with partner agencies to implement congestion management strategies, regional traffic signal program, regional data exchange, incident management, special events, and other demand reduction and operational projects. Natalie has worked on transportation plans for the Super Bowl, NCAA Men’s Final Four, and the College Football Playoffs in the North Texas region.Natalie is active in the transportation profession and has served on the board of professional organizations including the Women’s Transportation Seminar, the Fort Worth Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the Texas Chapter of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America.