HDR Shares Strategies for CIG Funding Success
The competition for federal transit grants is stiff. HDR’s Mark Fuhrmann offers guidance on how to navigate the process.
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Supply Side: HDR, L.B. Foster
HDR advisors have helped three transit agencies secure a total of $1.23 billion for four projects under the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grant program; L.B. Foster Co. has hired a new Senior Vice President and CFO.
High Profile: HDR Global Transportation President; FreightCar America CFO
HDR promoted Tom McLaughlin to President, Global Transportation. FreightCar America appointed Terence R. Rogers Vice President, CFO and Treasurer.
HDR Taps McClure for Transportation Communications
Theresa McClure has been promoted to Strategic Communications Director of the HDR Transportation Practice.
Passenger Rail Outlook: Building Back
RAILWAY AGE, JANUARY 2021 ISSUE: First, getting through the pandemic—then, building a new normal. Amid uncertainty, there is cautious optimism for passenger rail in 2021. That was the general consensus of industry experts Railway Age interviewed in December.
HDR Promotes Slayton to Director
HDR has elevated Erin Slayton to Transportation Program Management Director. She will serve clients in all transportation markets and continue to diversify the consulting firm’s service capabilities.
People News: ASLRRA, HDR, Transit Wireless Announce Appointments
Herzog President Jim Hanlon has been elected to the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s (ASLRRA) Board of Directors; HDR promoted Sam Tso to Western Region Transportation Director; and Transit Wireless named Jyoti Mahurkar-Thombre Chief Technology Officer.
LAX APM Engages ABB ESS
The Los Angeles International Airport’s 2.25-mile Automated People Mover (APM) will use a traction energy storage system for backup power when it opens in 2023.
How to Build Equity Into Transportation Projects—From the Start
Reaching out to communities early and following up throughout the transportation project planning process is key to building equity. That’s among the takeaways from HDR’s latest “Experts Talk” interview, in which Cathy LaFata shares insights on the environmental justice process and strategies for improving community engagement. She is the Northern California Transportation Planning Section Manager and a Professional Associate at HDR.
HDR Promotes Gonzalez Tudor to Organizational Resiliency Role
Janet Gonzalez Tudor is the new Transportation Operational Resiliency Director at HDR. She will support clients’ long-term resiliency and organizational health.