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Americans seek air travel security
New HNTB survey results show general public values safety first when considering aviation improvements

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 9, 2010) -- According to new America THINKS survey results from HNTB Corporation, Americans are clamoring most for aviation infrastructure improvements that will make them feel safer.

“As our aviation infrastructure priorities are debated and future funding questioned on Capitol Hill, it’s crucial to look at what matters most to the nation’s air travelers,” said Paul Yarossi, president of HNTB Holdings Ltd. “Clearly, the majority of America...

America’s high-speed rail aspirations remain strong
While general support has declined slightly since last year, HNTB survey finds widespread approval for increased high-speed rail and transit use, more federal funding

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 18, 2010) -- New America THINKS survey results from HNTB Corporation illustrate transit and passenger rail remain top of mind after the Obama administration’s $8 billion high-speed rail grant announcement last month.

Nearly nine in ten (88 percent) Americans are currently open to high-speed rail travel for long-distance travel within the United States. While this is a strong majority, that support is down slightly from the 94 percent America...

HNTB Corporation names vice president, national director of program controls
Blum brings more than 18 years of experience in project management

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 17, 2010) – Erik Blum has joined HNTB Corporation as vice president and national director of program controls. Blum will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of comprehensive program controls within the firm. Blum brings more than 18 years of experience in program, project and administrative management. He will be located in the firm’s Santa Ana, Calif. office.

Before joining HNTB, Blum served as the director of facilit...
HNTB Architecture brings key hires to Los Angeles office
Professionals join the local team to serve current and future clients needs

LOS ANGELES (February 10, 2010) – HNTB Architecture has added more than 25 professionals to the staff of the firm’s Los Angeles office over the last six months. Each of these individuals bring with them notable experience and ability in their respective positions.  According to Robert Newsom, FAIA,vice president and Los Angeles office leader, “HNTB Architecture is honored to have these talented individuals join the firm. Their presence will help the firm meet its growth...

HNTB Architecture expands sports staff in Los Angeles
Lanson Nichols joins the local team to serve key sports clients

LOS ANGELES (February 10, 2010) –   Lanson Nichols, RA vice president, has joined the HNTB Architecture’s sports practice team in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Nichols, a sports architect, has more than 20 years of experience has worked on several key sports projects including Memorial Stadium renovation at University of California, Berkeley; Denver Broncos’ INVESCO Field at Mile High; Oracle Arena renovation and the Oakland Coliseum renovation, both in O...

HNTB Corporation names Northwest railway practice leader
Hugh Fuller brings more than 30 years of rail experience

SEATTLE (Feb. 3, 2010) – Hugh Fuller has joined HNTB Corporation as the Northwest railway practice manager and brings more than 30 years of experience in the transportation and railway engineering fields. He has managed or designed more than a dozen light rail, streetcar and commuter rail projects, making him one of the leading railway engineers in the United States.

In his new role at HNTB, Fuller will be responsible for railway projects in Portland, Ore., Seattle a...
HNTB names new vice presidents, associate vice presidents
Professionals are recognized for commitment to clients, contributions to the firm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 1, 2010) – HNTB Corporation and HNTB Holdings Ltd have named a new senior vice president and several new vice presidents and associate vice presidents as part of its ongoing commitment to advancing and rewarding exemplary performance and professionalism.

 

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HNTB names Gertler senior vice president
Peter Gertler recognized for his continued commitment to clients and dedication to high-speed rail in America

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 1, 2010) – HNTB Corporation has named Peter Gertler senior vice president. Gertler, who leads the firm’s high-speed rail services group, is located in the Oakland, Calif., office. Gertler has 23 years of experience in public transportation and program management, including conventional and high-speed rail projects across the United States and around the world.

 
Since joining the firm in 2004, Gertler has worked as a project man...
High-speed rail leaves the station: America moves from anticipation to action
Infrastructure firm HNTB responds to announcement by President Barack Obama

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 28, 2010) -- “Today America takes its first step toward transforming its transportation system,” said HNTB Corporation’s Peter Gertler in response to President Barack Obama’s announcement allocating $8 billion to high-speed rail projects across the country.

Gertler, high-speed rail services chair for the national infrastructure firm, said these projects – along current and proposed rail lines in California, Illinois, Wisconsin, Florida, Nort...

Stimulus spending spurs demand for a sustainable vision
Latest HNTB survey finds most Americans haven’t seen much benefit from ARRA, yet a majority still willing to invest in infrastructure updates that make a difference

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Dec. 16, 2009) -- Signs were posted, jobs created and roads repaved, but most Americans are still waiting for better infrastructure.

Despite the largest investment in infrastructure since the creation of the Interstate Highway System more than 50 years ago, the latest America THINKS survey commissioned by HNTB Corporation found more than 7 in 10 (71 percent) Americans feel infrastructure in their area has stayed...

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