From left to right: Eric Buettner, Cando Rail & Terminals; Dr. Glynell Horn Jr. and Steven Martingano, Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District; and Rachel Bernhard, HDR. (Photographs courtesy of the respective organizations)

People News: Cando Rail & Terminals, Denver RTD, LACMTA, HDR

Cando Rail & Terminals appoints Eric Buettner as Chief Legal Officer. Also, Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District (RTD) names Dr. Glynell Horn Jr. and Steven Martingano as Acting Co-Chiefs of its Transit Police and Emergency Management Department; Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) selects Tim Lindholm as Chief Program Management Officer; and HDR elevates Rachel Bernhard to Value Engineering and Project Risk Director.

People News: NYMTA, Transdev U.S., HDR

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) appoints Kathryn Falasca as the first Criminal Justice Advocate. Also, Transdev U.S. appoints Mischa Wanek-Libman as the new Director of Communications and announces the return of Katrina Heineking as a Senior Vice President of Transit; and Katie Caskey is named as HDR’s Transportation Strategic Communications Director.

Nico Malfara, HDR (HDR Photograph)

Nico Malfara To Lead HDR’s Transit Program in Canada

HDR has elevated Nico Malfara to leader of its transit practices in Canada. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, he will oversee the continued growth of the firm’s established transportation consulting practice and

Pictured, Left to Right: Jean Savage, Trinity Industries and Parker Hannifin Corporation (Trinity Industries Photograph); Chris Avery, Arctic Gateway Group; and Justin Garrod, HDR. (Photographs courtesy of the respective companies unless otherwise noted.)

People News: PH, AGG, HDR

Trinity Industries’ Jean Savage is elected to the Board of Parker Hannifin Corporation (PH), a motion and control technologies supplier. Also, Manitoba, Canada-based Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) appoints Chris Avery as CEO; and HDR elevates Justin Garrod to Transit and Rail Construction Management Lead.

People News: Stadler, HDR

Stadler US General Counsel and Chief of Staff Lucy Andre takes on the role of CEO. Also, Kwadwo Atta joins HDR as Southeast Transit Leader.

Pictured: Renderings (exterior and interior) of streetcars for operation on the 3.2-mile, 16-stop Omaha Streetcar system, which is scheduled for launch in 2027. (Provided by the Omaha Streetcar Authority, courtesy of CAF; final design, including color scheme, is not complete.)

CAF Wins Omaha Streetcar Order

CAF will supply six streetcars, plus parts and tools, for the 3.2-mile, 16-stop Omaha (Neb.) Streetcar project, connecting the historic Blackstone district with the downtown area, according to the railcar supplier based in Spain.

Kwadwo Atta, Southeast Transit Leader, HDR (HDR Photograph)

HDR Taps Kwadwo Atta as Southeast Transit Leader

Kwadwo Atta is the new Southeast Transit Leader for HDR, an Omaha, Neb.-based design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.

Commentary

How Compensating Participants Can Improve Public Engagement on Infrastructure Projects

Katie Caskey explores evolving guidance on compensation for public engagement in Experts Talk interview.

Pictured, left to right: Marlon Taylor, New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA Photograph); Tom Tulley, North County Transit District (NCTD Photograph); Peter Schwartz, HNTB (HNTB Photograph); Joy Riley, HNTB (HNTB Photograph); and Erin Slayton, HDR (HDR Photograph)

People News: NYA, NCTD, HNTB, HDR

Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) elevates Marlon Taylor to President of New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA). Also, California’s North County Transit District (NCTD) hires Tom Tulley as Chief Operations Officer of Rail; HNTB appoints Peter Schwartz as Railroad Development Practice Lead and Vice President, and announces that Senior Project Manager Joy Riley has been named WTS South Carolina Chapter’s Member of the Year; and HDR’s Transportation Program Management Services Director Erin Slayton has been elected to the Executive Committee of WTS International.

Aerial view of container cargo ship leaving Long Beach Harbor in Los Angeles County California. (Port of Long Beach photo)

POLB Selects Iteris to Complete Multimodal Transportation Study

The Port of Long Beach (POLB) has awarded “technology ecosystem for smart mobility infrastructure” Iteris, Inc. a $900,000 contract for an 18-month multimodal transportation study.

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