Eric Fredericks, Freight Policy Manager

Eric Fredericks joined CalSTA as Freight Policy Manager in January 2023. Eric had spent the prior year on loan to CalSTA from Caltrans to work on freight policy and programs. Eric first joined the state in 2005, serving in several positions in Caltrans and the California High-Speed Rail Authority. From 2017 to 2022, Eric served as a manager in the Caltrans freight planning program. Preceding his time with state service, Eric held positions with the consulting firm PMC and the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, specializing in urban planning. Eric earned a bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Illinois.