HNTB Taps Leite for Transit Planning Practice
HNTB on Feb. 12 reported hiring Alicia Leite as a senior associate to help expand the firm’s transit planning practice, as well as its client relationships across the Northeast and nationally. With
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People News: Virginia DRPT, LRW/NS, NYMTA, Trinity Metro, Ports of Indiana, HNTB
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) appoints Mariia Zimmerman as Director. Also, the League of Railway Women (LRW) recognizes Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Dianne Barnett as 2025 Railway Woman of the Year; and New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Ports of Indiana, Trinity Metro in Texas, and HNTB Corporation hire executive leaders.
Transit Briefs: Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail, CapMetro
HNTB Corporation will study the feasibility of connecting Austin and San Antonio, Tex., via commuter rail. Also, CapMetro’s Transit Plan 2035 for central Texas is approved.
People News: UIC NARA, Urbahn Architects, HNTB
California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri is appointed as Vice Chair of the International Union of Railways (UIC) North American Regional Assembly (NARA). Also, Urbahn Architects, a Manhattan-based design and planning firm, marks its 80th anniversary by expanding its leadership; and Kourosh Langari joins HNTB as a Digital Delivery Senior Advisor.
WIR 2025: How Railroads Merge Environmental Responsibility and Operations
Freight and passenger railroads support communities, ensure reliable service for customers and consumers, and move the economy forward—sustainably and with a commitment to environmental stewardship. The Women in Rail 2025 Conference, presented by Railway
WIR 2025: Building Your ‘Leadership Toolkit’
The Women in Rail 2025 Conference, presented by Railway Age and RT&S, will feature a dynamic panel of industry mentors, who will help you build your “leadership toolkit.” They will provide winning
People News: AITX, Sound Transit, HNTB
Railcar lessor American Industrial Transport, Inc. (AITX) appoints Folu Adepitan as Vice President of Leasing, South. Also, Daphne Cross assumes the role of Chief Economic Development and Civil Rights Officer at Seattle’s Sound Transit; and Paula Dowell of HNTB Corporation transitions to National Integrated Planning Services Practice Leader.
People News: Rail Vision, HNTB, NYMTA
Israel-based technology company Rail Vision Ltd. appoints David BenDavid as CEO. Also, New Jersey Transit (NJT) veteran Rich Schaefer is rejoining infrastructure firm HNTB Corporation as Program Manager; and Thomas J. Taffe is tabbed for Chief of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department (MTAPD).
People News: NYS&W, HDR, HNTB
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.
Transit Briefs: Caltrain, MTA Metro-North, Denver RTD, Sound Transit, SEPTA
Caltrain announces that its electric fleet “is more efficient than expected.” Also, Metro-North Railroad’s on-time performance hits an all-time high; Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) and BNSF Railway police departments formalize a partnership; Seattle’s Sound Transit works to solve light rail “network reliability issues”; and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) awards a $211 million contract for the design, installation and operation of its new fare payment system.