BOARD MEMBER
Colin Idzi
Colin Idzi serves as the Director of Transportation at Colgate University, where he leads strategy, operations, and safety for a comprehensive campus transportation program supporting more than 4,000 students, faculty, and staff across a multi-modal environment. He emphasizes reliability, student experience, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, overseeing campus shuttles, inter-campus partnerships, university fleet management, risk mitigation, and transportation demand management. Colin’s leadership is grounded in data-driven decision-making, cross-department collaboration, and the development of robust transit solutions that advance Colgate’s mission and community values.
Beyond Colgate, Colin contributes as a member of the Oneida County Board of Legislators, helping to shape policy and initiatives that enhance local infrastructure, mobility, and quality of life. His work on the board reflects a commitment to safe, efficient, and accessible transportation across urban and rural contexts, including support for public transit partnerships, street and road improvements, and sustainable programs.
Colin also serves as Mayor of Oriskany Falls, NY, where he brings frontline insight into municipal transportation needs, traffic safety, and community engagement. In this role, he champions pragmatic, community-centered solutions that improve local mobility, stimulate economic activity, and promote safe, walkable streets. His governance approach prioritizes transparent communication, ethical leadership, and collaboration with regional agencies and neighboring municipalities to align resources and achieve shared transportation goals.
Professional emphasis and impact
- Strategic transportation leadership: Aligning campus, municipal, and county initiatives with organizational missions and community needs.
- Safety and compliance: Implementing comprehensive safety programs, regulatory adherence, and risk management across diverse transportation environments.
- Multi-modal planning: Designing and optimizing integrated networks that combine campus shuttles, transit partnerships, streetscape improvements, and pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure.
- Data-informed decision making: Using ridership analytics and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement and resource optimization.
- Stakeholder collaboration: Building strong partnerships with university leadership, county officials, local government, law enforcement, and community groups to advance transportation priorities.
Notable strengths
- Inclusive leadership and community engagement with a focus on accessibility and mobility equity.
- Proven ability to manage cross-jurisdictional programs within complex governance structures.
- Commitment to sustainable transportation and responsible fiscal stewardship.
- Effective communicator and collaborator, adept at translating technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Professional philosophy
Transportation should strengthen the fabric of a community—whether on a university campus, in a county, or in a small town. By prioritizing safety, reliability, accessibility, and sustainability, we can create mobility systems that support education, economic vitality, and everyday life for residents and visitors alike. My approach centers on data-driven planning, transparent dialogue, and partnerships that mobilize resources for meaningful, measurable impact.