STV Inc.

The Federal Transit Administration has issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision for the NFTA-Metro Transit Expansion Project in New York. (NFTA Photograph)

Transit Briefs: NFTA-Metro, UTA, Sound Transit, Santa Clara VTA, SunRail

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA)-Metro expansion project in New York marks a milestone. Also, professional services firm STV is selected to support Utah Transit Authority’s (UTA) FrontRunner 2X Project; Seattle’s Sound Transit begins Crosslake Connection simulated service; Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) exceeds record ridership expectations for Super Bowl LX; and Florida’s SunRail celebrates America’s 250th anniversary.

Pictured, Left to Right: David Ivan, BNSF Logistics, LLC; Jerry Guaracino, Caltrain; Anna Harvey, STV; and Allan Fye, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. (Ivan photograph from LinkedIn; all other photographs from the respective organizations.)
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People News: BNSF Logistics, Caltrain, STV, Virginia DRPT

BNSF Logistics, LLC elevates David Ivan to President and CEO. Also, Jerry Guaracino joins California’s Caltrain as Chief Safety Officer; infrastructure professional services firm STV hires Anna Harvey to lead transportation operations in Northern California; and Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) names Allan Fye as Chief Deputy Director.

From Left to Right: Daniel Brislin, San Diego Metropolitan Transit System; Natasha Avanessians, STV; and Kristen Van Gilst, STV. (Photographs courtesy of the respective organizations)
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People News: San Diego MTS, STV

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) elevates Daniel Brislin to Director of Transit Security and Passenger Safety. Also, infrastructure professional services firm STV appoints Natasha Avanessians as Chief of Staff to the CEO, succeeding Kristen Van Gilst, who transitions to Deputy Operations Director.

Leader Joins STV Transportation North Ops Group

Rail transit veteran Joseph Leader has joined STV, Inc. as Vice President and Engineering Director, Transportation North Operating Group. With more 35 years of senior leadership experience, Leader has managed inspections, design

STV Managing Metro-North BE Locomotive Procurement

STV, Inc. is providing engineering and procurement support for 13 BE (battery-electric) dual-power locomotives MTA Metro-North Railroad is acquiring from Siemens Mobility. STV is performing design reviews, test coverage and vehicle inspection

Olson Joins STV West Ops Group

Industry veteran Eric Olson, P.E., has joined STV Inc. as Senior Vice President and Rail Director, West Operating Group. Olson comes to STV from Gannett Fleming, which he joined in 2016 as

Chicago’s Metra has selected STV to support its procurement of eight two-car, battery-electric trainsets from Stadler. (Stadler Rendering, Courtesy of STV)

Transit Briefs: Metra, LACMTA, VIA Rail

Chicago’s Metra selects STV to support its procurement of new battery-electric, single-level trainsets. Also, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) expands its TAP-to-Exit program; and VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) boosts ticket sales with a new partnership program.

Becca Nagorsky of HDR (left), and Chris Hertz (center) and Benjamin Crawford of STV Inc. (Photographs courtesy of the respective organizations)

People News: HDR, STV

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.

MTS Taps CRA, STV for TPSS Replacements

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has contracted with Chen Ryan Associates (CRA) to replace five traction power substations (TPSS) for the San Diego Trolley light rail system. CRA subcontractor STV Inc. is

Gabrielle (Farrell) Mondestin, Chief Communications Officer, MBTA (left); and Liz Justison, Transportation West Operating Group President, STV.

People News: MBTA, STV

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) names Gabrielle (Farrell) Mondestin to the newly created position of Chief Communications Officer. Also, Liz Justison joins STV as the Transportation West Operating Group President.

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