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WSP USA

WSP USA offers planning, engineering and construction management services for all forms of transit, including heaving and light rail, streetcars, people movers, and bus rapid transit.
One Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10119
212.465.5000

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WSP USA offers planning, engineering and construction management services for all forms of transit, including heaving and light rail, streetcars, people movers, and bus rapid transit. 

Press Releases

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An SFMTA heritage trolley operates down the track
The Train Control Upgrade Project will design and install a new CBTC system for Muni Metro trains throughout San Francisco’s 71-mile rail network.
May 23, 2025
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CapMetro bus parked in Bus yard
The driverless CapMetro vehicle is one of the first in North America to successfully navigate an active transit depot.
May 19, 2025
WSP joins Perrone Robotics, Texas A&M Transportation Institute and Clever Devices to help CapMetro demonstrate how automated fleet technology can streamline bus yard operations...
Dec. 8, 2023
This project aims to demonstrate how automated technology can streamline bus yard operations, reduce costs and enhance safety.
Oct. 10, 2023
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MTA C&D completes Penn East End Gateway LIRR Concourse project in Manhattan.
WSP consulted for the $700 million project, which helped improve passenger circulation and eased congestion at Penn Station.
Sept. 7, 2023
Denver RTD
Denver RTD contracts WSP USA to transition RTD's facilities and fixed-route fleet to low/no-emission operations.
This plan will guide RTD’s future decisions as the agency transitions to low/no emissions and will consider recommendations for facilities, fixed-route services by fleet type,...
Aug. 28, 2023
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Interborough Express has chosen WSP USA to perform the environmental review of the MTA's Light Rail Transit project.
The consultant conducting the environmental review for the Light Rail Transit project for Interborough Express will be directed by MTA Construction & Development.
Aug. 3, 2023
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Body will serve as vice president, senior business development director for North America, responsible for pursuit of tolling, traffic management center, transit, rail and other...
March 10, 2022
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Kenneth Feldman
Feldman will use his experience and knowledge of federal grant requirements to devise funding strategies for transit projects and improve each client’s ability to successfully...
Nov. 30, 2021
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The consulting and engineering firm has been awarded two contracts to ease Solano County transit provider’s transition toward zero-emission bus operations.
March 19, 2021

Podcasts

Jen Dakas
ITP Season 2, episode 12 graphics.
Infrastructure Technology Podcast
In the Season 2 finale of the ITP, Jay Wratten and Chris Harman from WSP USA return to recap their 2025 predictions in the technology space and make predictions for 2026.
Jen Dakas
ITP Season 2, Episode 8 graphic.
Infrastructure Technology Podcast
On episode eight of the ITP, Gavin Jenkins speaks with Virginia Lingham of WSP on V2X technology.

Blogs

Larry Penner.
Based upon past history for other MTA mega projects, even if the funding is eventually found, don't be surprised if it requires another 15 to 20 years before opening day of service...
Sept. 8, 2023
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Philip Washington, CEO of LA Metro, addresses the celebration of the halfway milestone for the Los Angeles Regional Connector project.
The Los Angeles Regional Connector project recently celebrated a key milestone when the new light rail transit line reached the construction halfway point.
July 5, 2018
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This week APTA held its Marketing & Communications Workshop in Miami, Fla. The workshop brings together the marketing folks and the public information officers from transit agencies...
March 2, 2012

News

As the new CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, Jeffrey Morales will be required to review the performance of the consulting companies working on the 520-mile high...
June 18, 2012
An American union has written to Balfour Beatty chief executive Ian Tyler and will protest outside Parsons Brinckerhoff offices in New York today in support of UK construction...
Feb. 16, 2012

Articles

Brandon Lewis
From top left: AC Transit’s General Manager and CEO Michael Hursh, WSP's Transit and Rail Market Leader Angela Schwarz, WSP's Deputy Transit and Rail Market Leader Inez Evans Benson, Washington County, Md., Transit Director Shawn Harbaugh and RIPTA CEO Christopher Durand.
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
Nov. 22, 2024
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One of the design innovations is the retractable platform to reach the bus rooftops, where batteries are charged, which allows maintenance staff to step directly onto and off of the roof.
The SDTOC will charge, service, operate, maintain and house the department’s future 100 60-foot battery-electric buses.
July 2, 2024
MassTransit 2023 40 Under 40: Kimiya Rae Aghevli Darrell
Kimiya Rae Aghevli Darrell, Vice President/Transportation Planner, WSP USA
Aug. 22, 2023
Clockwise from top left: Winsted, Burns, WSP USA, Bentley Systems, Bentley Systems
Clockwise from top left: Shawn Brady, Tony Koltuv, Chris Heald, Eric Boyer and Brock Ballard.
Personnel updates from around the transit industry.
Jan. 20, 2023
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For a bus yard that serves all electric buses, WSP’s transit facility design experts estimate that the number of overhead charging dispensers required may be reduced by one-third over what would be required in a non-automated bus yard.
The yard environment offers an ideal place to deploy automated technologies to support economic, operational and safety initiatives.
May 31, 2022
Lance MacNiven
Lance MacNiven, PMP, ENV SP, National Lead, Zero Emission Vehicle Planning, WSP
Lance MacNiven, PMP, ENV SP, National Lead, Zero Emission Vehicle Planning, WSP
Nov. 23, 2021
Simon M. Mosbah
Simon M. Mosbah, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President & Director, Project Development & Finance; WSP US Advisory Services
Simon M. Mosbah, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President & Director, Project Development & Finance; WSP US Advisory Services
Nov. 23, 2021
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, center, speaks with MTA Senior Vice President of Subways Demetrius Crichlow, left, and Acting MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber, right, on Aug. 30 to discuss the Aug. 29 breakdown of power that affected subway service.
While an emergency power off switch was accidentally activated, power restoration was delayed due to inadequate maintenance organizational structure.
Sept. 13, 2021
Link21 Program
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The multi-project program is designed to better-connect Northern California’s 21-county region with efficient, equitable and reliable passenger rail service.
Sept. 3, 2021
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Jaime McKay, Transportation Planner, WSP and Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration
Jaime McKay, Transportation Planner, WSP and Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA)
Aug. 18, 2020

Contacts

Julie D'Orazio

National Director for Transit & Rail

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Walker-Ford will be responsible for growing the firm’s business in the transit and rail markets; developing client relationships within state and local transit agencies, consultants...
Feb. 24, 2021
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WSP will provide consulting services for the capacity enhancement of the Line 1 subway in Toronto over a period of 11 years.
Nov. 12, 2020
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The former Caltrans engineer brings nearly three decades of experience to a new construction services leadership role covering a six-state region.
Feb. 4, 2020
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The new senior vice president brings more than three decades of transportation engineering experience to his new role in the western U.S. region.
Oct. 23, 2019
WSP USA welcomes a new strategic advisor in the Seattle officer for WSP’s Northwest District Team. Linea Laird brings 30 years of experience and will work on projects and collaborate...
July 15, 2019
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Bill Keyes brings nearly three decades of transit and rail design and management experience to the firm’s national transportation team.
July 2, 2019
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Thomas Sorel
Thomas Sorel will manage transportation services in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota for WSP USA.
May 22, 2019
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Sharon Kelly
Kelly will be responsible for leading planning and environmental work on large transit projects nationwide; WSP says she will strengthen the firm's transit planning expertise,...
April 26, 2019
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Sabrina Drago has joined the Sacramento office of WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, as transportation office lead.
Sabrina Drago has joined the Sacramento office of WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, as transportation office lead.
March 15, 2019
The New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Rail Program was honored by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Connecticut with the 2019 Engineering Excellence Grand Award.
Feb. 6, 2019
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Chris Ferguson has been appointed central region transit and rail market lead for WSP USA.
Chris Ferguson has been appointed central region transit and rail market lead for WSP USA.
Oct. 23, 2018
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Lindsay Wood Named Transit and Rail Market Lead for Texas-Mountain Region of WSP
Lindsay Wood has been appointed transit and rail market lead for the Texas-Mountain region of WSP USA.
Oct. 11, 2018