Brookhaven council member John Funny has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Council.
Funny has more than 30 years of professional experience in planning and engineering. In his role, Funny will provide insight and leadership from his professional and political experience in Brookhaven where he has supported initiatives to enhance the city’s transportation networks and ensure the infrastructure meets the growing needs of its residents and businesses.
NLC’s Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Council is a group of local government leaders responsible for advising on policies related to infrastructure improvements, transportation innovations, and the development of sustainable, resilient cities.
The council includes 75 members from U.S. cities, representing nearly 20,000 cities, towns, and villages.
“I am honored to be selected for this important role and to work alongside fellow leaders in shaping the future of our nation’s transportation systems,” Funny said. “I look forward to contributing my professional engineering experience, along with Brookhaven’s successes and challenges, while advocating for innovative solutions that will benefit communities across the country.”
Funny will engage in discussions on essential issues such as mobility across all modes of transportation, safety, public transit, infrastructure funding, sustainable development, and emerging technologies in the transportation sector.
Funny’s district has several major transportation projects underway. North Druid Hills Road at I-85 is being reconstructed to a reverse intersection to control the flow of increased traffic, due to the area booming with new medical facilities like Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. A pedestrian bridge to connect Executive Drive with the Peachtree Creek Greenway is in the planning stages.
“Councilman Funny’s appointment to this national council reflects his strong leadership in Brookhaven,” said Brookhaven Mayor John Park. “He remains a dedicated public servant, working tirelessly to ensure that our city’s transportation infrastructure meets today’s needs and is prepared for tomorrow. His expertise will be a tremendous asset to the NLC.”
Funny’s new role with the NLC will also provide Brookhaven valuable opportunities to collaborate with cities nationwide and share best practices for enhancing local infrastructure initiatives.
As the president and CEO of Grice Consulting Group, Funny has worked in urban planning, traffic engineering, and transportation engineering consulting firm for nearly 35 years. The firm provides engineering and planning professional services to clients in the U.S., Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, the U.K., Jamaica, Brussels, and beyond.
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