Hampton Roads Transit

Amanda DeGiorgi joins HNTB as program manager for bus and rail transit

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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BOSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amanda DeGiorgi has joined HNTB as a program manager in the firm's Boston office, where she brings more than seven years of experience in the transit industry primarily working with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. DeGiorgi will serve as HNTB's deputy program manager for the MBTA's Mattapan High-Speed Line Transformation Program. In this role, DeGiorgi oversees planning and early design for the light rail corridor's modernization. The project includes implementing state-of-good repair, accessibility and safety improvements on all infrastructure, as well as upgrades that will allow future deployment of a modern light rail vehicle.

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amanda DeGiorgi has joined HNTB as a program manager in the firm's Boston office, where she brings more than seven years of experience in the transit industry primarily working with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.
  • DeGiorgi will serve as HNTB's deputy program manager for the MBTA's Mattapan High-Speed Line Transformation Program.
  • In this role, DeGiorgi oversees planning and early design for the light rail corridor's modernization.
  • "Amanda is a trusted and valued partner to MBTA, bringing extensive expertise in all facets of bus and rail transit operations, planning and program management," said Gary Bua, HNTB senior vice president and Massachusetts office leader.

Umo Executive Elected Vice President of Communications by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials’ New York Chapter

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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Alesia Cain, Solutions and Market Development Director of Umo, was elected Vice President of Communications by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) New York Chapter earlier this week.

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  • Alesia Cain, Solutions and Market Development Director of Umo, was elected Vice President of Communications by the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) New York Chapter earlier this week.
  • COMTO is a leading association of minority and women transportation officials committed to advancing the professional growth and career development of the workforce in transportation and related professions.
  • This is Cains second time serving as Vice President, with her first appointment in October 2020.
  • As Vice President, Cain is responsible for shaping the New York Chapters public relations and branding efforts.

Dominion Energy Programs Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption in Virginia

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy Virginia today announced another step to drive electric vehicle adoption, save customers money and reduce emissions in Virginia.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dominion Energy Virginia today announced another step to drive electric vehicle adoption, save customers money and reduce emissions in Virginia.
  • In addition to rebates for electric vehicle charging, the company is supporting the adoption of electric vehicles in the following ways:
    Helping electric vehicle owners save money when they charge at off-peak times.
  • The first electric public buses in Virginia will be powered by Dominion Energy through a partnership with Hampton Roads Transit.
  • Dominion Energy Virginia has an ongoing initiative to transition a quarter of its light-duty fleet to electric vehicles.