Connecting America’s Mega-Regions by Rail

Intercity passenger rail connects people, economic activity and improves equity and economic sustainability of megaregions.  When interconnected, the economic contribution to the nation multiplies still further. Practitioners will discuss ways these and other benefits will be realized through a trio of highly-anticipated projects – Link 21, Connect NEC 2035, and Cascadia Corridor. (sponsored by Ricardo)

SPEAKERS:

• Norman Forde, Vice President, Senior Fleet and Facilities Lead, WSP USA
• Amy Scarton, Deputy Secretary of Transportation, State of Washington
• Nicole Bucich, Director, Planning, NEC Commission
• Peter Gertler, Senior Vice President and Program Manager, Link21, HNTB Corporation

This session is part of the full 2021 APTA-UITP Rail Conference Virtual Event available in APTAU Learning.