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    Maintenance

    Friction Management: Implementation and State of Good Repair

    Jeff Tuzik
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Incorporating friction management into an asset investment plan and having a program to manage an inventory of consumables and spare parts helps ensure returns on investment.
    St. Louis Metro
    Management

    Best Practices: Growing Workforce Improving Service on St. Louis Region’s Metro Transit System

    Charles A. Stewart
    Aug. 20, 2024
    St. Louis Metro’s recruiting success is due to a combination of factors including increased wage benefits, a new mentoring program, enhanced training and more involvement of the...
    ENSCO/Transportation Technology Center
    Rail

    Innovative Pre-Preemption Strategies for Traffic Light-Controlled Intersections Adjacent to Railroad Crossings

    Pei-Sung Lin, Ph.D., P.E., PTOE, FITE
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Pre-preemption strategies keep trains and traffic moving by revolutionizing traffic flow and safety at busy railroad crossings in urban areas.
    Signage and Displays

    Connectpoint Secures New Business and Awards for Innovative ePaper Signage

    Connectpoint®, Inc.
    Aug. 20, 2024
    King County Metro in Seattle, Wash., TriMet in Portland, Ore., Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) in Pittsbugh, Pa., Pierce Transit in Washington state and SMART in Detroit, Mich...
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    Management

    Four strategies to reduce viral transmission on mass transit systems

    Ronald Brown
    Aug. 20, 2024
    The vehicles of public transit systems are confined spaces that can result in close contact and potential increased transmission of infectious diseases.

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    Management

    Editor's Notebook: 2024 40 Under 40 Honorees are Purpose-Driven Professionals

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 20, 2024
    This year’s group of honorees exemplify the future of transit, combining professional achievements with a deep personal commitment to the industry.
    Hamed Abshari, P.E.
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Hamed Abshari, P.E.

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Hamed Abshari, P.E., Senior Project Manager CDM Smith.
    Brian Alberts
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Brian Alberts, MPP, WSO-CSE, TSSP

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Brian Alberts, MPP, WSO-CSE, TSSP, Senior Director, Safety and Advisory Services, American Public Transportation Association
    Ricky Angueira
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Ricky Angueira

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Ricky Angueira, Senior Associate, Jarrett Walker + Associates.
    Stephen Bacchus, MBA, PMP, B.Eng
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Stephen Bacchus, MBA, PMP, B.Eng

    Brandon Lewis
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Stephen Bacchus, MBA, PMP, B.Eng, Manager, Transit Fleet, Engineering and Asset Management, City of Mississauga, Ontario.
    Sara Barz
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Sara Barz

    Brandon Lewis
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Sara Barz, Product Manager for Transit, Apple.
    Ray Biggs, II
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Ray Biggs, II

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Ray Biggs, II, Senior Project Director, Purple Line Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration.
    Jasmin Curtis/Greenville Transit Authority
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Jasmin Curtis, WSO-CSM, TSSP

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Jasmin Curtis, WSO-CSM, TSSP, Transit Safety & Training Manager, Greenville Transit Authority
    May Elkhattab
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: May Elkhattab, PE, PMP, DBIA

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 20, 2024
    May Elkhattab, PE, PMP, DBIA, Project Manager, Burns Engineering
    Marcy A. Elliott
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Marcy A. Elliott

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Marcy A. Elliott, General Manager - WeDriveU - MBTA The RIDE contract
    Alex Fay
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Alex Fay

    Brandon Lewis
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Alex Fay, Chief Commercial Officer, GMV Intelligent Transportation Systems.
    Kimmy Feldbauer, AICP
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Kimmy Feldbauer, AICP

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Kimmy Feldbauer, AICP, Chief of Staff & Strategic Transformation Officer, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
    Tamar Furher
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Tamar Fuhrer

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Tamar Fuhrer, AICP, Deputy Transportation Officer, City of Culver City.
    Jessica Garcia
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Jessica Garcia

    Brandon Lewis
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Jessica Garcia, Service Planning Manager, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.
    Sneha George, P.E., PMP
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Sneha George, P.E., PMP,

    Brandon Lewis
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Sneha George, P.E., PMP, System Design Engineer, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.
    Anthony Harris
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    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Anthony Harris

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Anthony Harris, Senior Manager, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
    Ken Hendricks
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Ken Hendricks

    Eman Abu-Khaled
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Ken Hendricks, CPPO, CPPB, Procurement and Contracts Manager, Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District.
    Caroline R. Kieltyka
    40 Under 40

    2024 40 Under 40: Caroline R. Kieltyka

    Brandon Lewis
    Aug. 20, 2024
    Caroline R. Kieltyka, Strategic Initiatives Manager, Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Office of Rail.