Should freight railroads consider catenary electrification? Absolutely not, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) stresses in a study “highlighting the overwhelming financial, operational and infrastructure challenges of transitioning the U.S. freight rail
Patrick O’Donnell returns to New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway (NYS&W). Also, HDR elevates Tara Erwin, Mike Estes and David Kinard to regional transportation director roles; and HNTB hires Eric Olson as Deputy Program Director.
Becca Nagorsky joins HDR as Transit Planning Leader. Also, STV Inc. has elevated Chris Hertz to Head of National Systems Practice and Benjamin Crawford to Vice President.
The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) names Brian Marshall as Chief Transit Officer. Also, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) first female locomotive engineer, Jacqueline Y. Pettyjohn, retires after 40 years; and HDR’s Ed Kane is promoted to Transportation Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Facilities Design Director.
The Port of Los Angeles promotes Artie Mandel to Director of Government Affairs. Also, Grace Baird joins HDR as Overhead Contact Systems Practice Lead; and Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins is named Georgia Chamber’s 2025 Chair.
Professional services firm STV elevates Marcos Díaz González to President, Transportation Northeast and John Ponzio to Executive Vice President, Centers of Excellence, and hires Garo Hovnanian as Executive Vice President, Advisory Services. Also, Janet Campbell-Lorenc joins infrastructure firm HNTB Corporation as Rail Planning Practice Consultant; and INIT Innovations in Transportation, Inc., announces changes to the leadership team.
HDR has named Cameron Schaefer, P.E., Transportation Technology Director. In his new role, Schaefer “will shape and implement a robust technology vision for HDR’s transportation infrastructure practice,” the company said. Based in
A. Stucki Company names Michelle Baker as Chief Transformation Officer. Also, HDR’s Tyrone Gan is honored with Canadian Urban Transit Association’s (CUTA) William G. Ross Lifetime Achievement Award; and CN President and CEO Tracy Robinson is celebrated at the Horatio Alger Awards gala in Toronto.
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) advances the Southeast Gateway Line project and selects AtkinsRéalis to provide program management support services for its acquisition of 182 new rapid transit cars. Also, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will close the PATH Hoboken station for nearly a month next year to complete track and station work; Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) launches an in-house training academy; and HDR Engineering, Inc., will lead scoping work for the Eau Claire to Twin Cities passenger rail project.
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) taps Steven Parker and LaShanda Dawkins as interim Chief of Staff and interim Chief Administrative Officer, respectively. Also, HDR elevates Brad Carter to Georgia Transportation Manager; Transdev U.S. appoints Joanna Cornell as Vice President of Safety and Security; and Markus Nottelmann joins Ondas Holdings as Senior Advisor.