Anna Lynn Smith, AICP, has returned to HDR to lead the firm’s intercity and high-speed rail practice. Based in Philadelphia, Smith will oversee strategy, client engagement and market position for intercity and high-speed rail across rail and transit markets.…
HDR’s Brian Kim Selected for 2026 Leadership APTA Class
Senior Transit Project Manager Brian Kim has been named to the 2026 Leadership APTA class, continuing HDR’s position as a leader in the public transportation…
HDR’s Matt Tucker Named Trustee of Mineta Transportation Institute
Global Transit Director Joins a Group of National Leaders in Steering Influential Transportation Research Center HDR Global Transit Director Matt…
Blair Garcia Joins HDR as Global Maritime Director
Blair Garcia, a longtime leader in the maritime industry, has joined HDR as the global maritime director. He will build on the firm’s strong foundation of talented maritime and coastal engineers, scientists and experts, while adding new services and geographies…
How the Updated Highway Safety Manual Will Enhance Roadway Safety
HDR’s Dan Cook, P.E., Explores New Guidance for Incorporating Safety Into Transportation Projects Transportation agencies are tasked with improving their road networks to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes. Guidance from the Highway Safety Manual…
HDR Selected to Engineer and Design California High-Speed Rail Corridor
High Desert Corridor to Connect Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties The High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency has selected HDR to provide engineering, design and advisory services for the transformative intercity passenger rail project linking…
HDR’s Nguyen and Jones Recognized by WTS Chapters in Colorado, Arizona
Two of HDR’s transportation professionals have been recognized by their respective WTS chapters for their work supporting women in the transportation industry. In recognition of her work advocating for doing the right thing and creating opportunities for…
Becca Nagorsky Joins HDR as Transit Planning Leader
Becca Nagorsky has joined HDR to lead the firm’s global transit planning practice. Based in Toronto, Nagorsky will collaborate across HDR’s global rail and transit markets to develop a vision and goals that will align HDR's world-class resources with the…
Grace Baird Named HDR Overhead Contact Systems Practice Lead
Photo of Baird attached, courtesy HDR Grace Baird, P.E., has joined HDR as a practice lead specializing in overhead contact systems. In her new role, Baird will leverage her diverse rail project knowledge and expertise to support HDR’s rail and transit…
Cameron Schaefer Named HDR Transportation Technology Director
HDR has named Cameron Schaefer, P.E., its transportation technology director, emphasizing its commitment to advancing the use of technology to drive efficiency, innovation and quality in the development and delivery of transportation infrastructure. During…
