Gateway Program (Northeast Corridor)

Amtrak Fiscal Year 2023: Ridership Exceeds Expectations as Demand for Passenger Rail Soars

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak continued its strong growth in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) as the company resumed service on all routes and advanced major infrastructure projects that will support plans to double ridership by 2040. In FY23, more than 28 million customers rode Amtrak nationwide, fueled in part by significant growth on the Northeast Corridor (NEC), where ridership is booming and consistently exceeding pre-pandemic levels since early summer.

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  • "Amtrak ridership continues to set post-pandemic records," said Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner.
  • "Amtrak ridership continues to set post-pandemic records thanks to our customers who were anxious to travel again and attracted to the many benefits of train travel.
  • "We're inspired by the soaring demand for intercity passenger rail and are eager to continue connecting more people and places."
  • FY23 4th Quarter NEC ridership levels were 8% above pre-pandemic levels, demonstrating the strong velocity built over the Fiscal Year.

Former Federal Transit Administration Regional Administrator Stephen Goodman joins HNTB as national transit and rail practice consultant

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stephen Goodman, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation as national transit and rail practice consultant and vice president. In this role, Goodman provides strategic guidance for transportation clients, sharing his decades of experience and knowledge overseeing some of the largest and most complex transportation projects in the world.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stephen Goodman, PE, has joined HNTB Corporation as national transit and rail practice consultant and vice president.
  • "I am grateful that Stephen is with us at HNTB," said Ronnie Hakim, HNTB's national transit and rail market sector leader and senior vice president.
  • "I am grateful that Stephen is with us at HNTB," said Ronnie Hakim, HNTB's national transit and rail market sector leader and senior vice president.
  • Prior to his role as regional administrator, Goodman led federal support through the FTA for the recovery efforts following both Hurricane Sandy and 9/11.

Women of Global Change launches the WGC Gateway Program Empowering US Women-Owned Business

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women are over half the world's population yet still lack leadership positions.

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  • To facilitate the creation of such businesses, Women of Global Change is presenting the WGC Gateway Program on April 28th & 29th, 2023.
  • Women of Global Change (WGC) is a multiple White House award-winning 501(c) 3 organization that leads with service.
  • Dr. Dame Shellie Hunt founded the Women of Global Change, and the WGC has had a powerful impact on the lives of people all over the world.
  • To find out more about the women of global change, go to http://www.womenofglobalchange.com
    To explore the WGC Gateway Program, go to: Gateway

NY Governor Hochul, Labor Sec. Walsh, U.S. Rep. Espaillat hail new CCNY-based Rangel Workforce Initiative

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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We train them in infrastructure jobs," Hochul said on a tour of RIWI, along with Walsh, Rangel, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), CCNY President Vincent Boudreau and other officials.

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  • We train them in infrastructure jobs," Hochul said on a tour of RIWI, along with Walsh, Rangel, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), CCNY President Vincent Boudreau and other officials.
  • I'm pleased that CCNY is equipped to answer the call, and so grateful to Congressman Espaillat, Governor Hochul and Congressman Rangel for their faith and support."
  • The initial $1.5 million in federal support was part of the $11.5 million package in community project funding securedby Espaillat.
  • ""I am delighted to welcome Secretary Walsh and Governor Hochul to see all the important initiatives and innovative labor hubs in my district."

First Female Chief Flight Director to Join NASA's Gateway Leadership

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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"I am honored to help lead the Gateway Programa blueprint for NASA's exploration plans to the Moon and beyond," Ridings said.

Key Points: 
  • "I am honored to help lead the Gateway Programa blueprint for NASA's exploration plans to the Moon and beyond," Ridings said.
  • "Serving as chief flight director has been a great honor, and I will carry the excellence of Flight Operations with me to the incredible Gateway team."
  • Ridings became chief flight director in 2018 , leading NASA human spaceflight operations through the first commercial crew missions, to the International Space Station, to preparation for the upcoming Artemis I mission .
  • "The Gateway Program will be served incredibly well by Holly's tremendous depth of experience supporting the International Space Station," said Dan Hartman, Gateway Program manager.