Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation

Jacobs to Support VPRA in Transforming Passenger Rail in Virginia

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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DALLAS, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected as the prime consultant to the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) to deliver general engineering consulting services for passenger rail initiatives under its Transforming Rail in Virginia infrastructure program, which will connect communities and enhance mobility in Virginia.

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  • DALLAS, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected as the prime consultant to the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) to deliver general engineering consulting services for passenger rail initiatives under its Transforming Rail in Virginia infrastructure program, which will connect communities and enhance mobility in Virginia.
  • VPRA estimates the contract value at up to $10 million per year for a one-year contract with the option to renew for an additional three years.
  • The scope includes, but is not limited to, supporting the planning, design, construction and overall maintenance of projects in connection to the Transforming Rail in Virginia program aiming to double the Amtrak state-supported service, and increasing the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) service during the next decade.
  • "This contract is an opportunity to help futureproof Virginia's rail systems in an affordable and equitable way," said Jacobs Americas North Region Senior Vice President and General Manager Chrissy Thom.

TRANSURBAN CONTRIBUTES $15 MILLION TO COMMUTER CHOICE PROGRAM FOR IMPROVED TRANSIT SERVICE IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Transurban announced itsthird annual contribution of $15 million to the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission's (NVTC) Commuter Choice program to improve transit services for travelers in the Commonwealth.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Transurban announced itsthird annual contribution of $15 million to the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission's (NVTC) Commuter Choice program to improve transit services for travelers in the Commonwealth.
  • The program aims to improve the lives of Northern Virginians by supporting the regional economy, increasing mobility options and reducing congestion and emissions.
  • VDOT, with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and NVTC, launched the first group of multimodal improvement projects under the Commuter Choice program in September 2017.
  • NVTC supports five local bus systems (ART, CUE, DASH, Fairfax Connector, Loudoun County Transit), Metro and the Virginia Railway Express.

Michael Baker International Announces a Series of Promotions in Mid-Atlantic Region

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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She takes over the position from Paul Baginski, P.E., who is stepping into a new role as Energy Lead for the Mid-Atlantic Region.

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  • She takes over the position from Paul Baginski, P.E., who is stepping into a new role as Energy Lead for the Mid-Atlantic Region.
  • For more than a decade, Michael Baker has supported DLA-E, which is responsible for 95%of the fuel storage tanks on all U.S. military installations worldwide.
  • Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services.
  • Embracing emerging technologies and the latest innovations like intelligent transportation and design-build project delivery Michael Baker is an industry leader that delivers expertise and quality.