Insights for what's next

Explore practical perspectives that turn complex challenges and emerging trends into real-world outcomes.

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A Q&A with Tim McKay Transit Market Director - Americas
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A view on the future of transit: A Q&A with Tim McKay

Public transportation systems, valued as some of the most equitable and sustainable modes of transportation, connect communities and help stimulate economic development. In this Q&A, Jacobs Americas Market Director for Transit Tim McKay talks about trends keeping rail & transit on track for the future, what clients are focusing on, and how we’re co-creating the world to come.

Tim McKay
A Q&A with Dava Kaitala Heavy Rail Market Director - Americas
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A view on the future of heavy rail: A Q&A with Dava Kaitala

Rail is a vital component of our transportation infrastructure, yet the challenges we face in enhancing and maintaining it are more complex than ever. Leaders like Jacobs’ Americas Market Director for Heavy Rail, Dava Kaitala, are at the forefront, leveraging their extensive experience to drive transformational sustainability initiatives. In this Q&A, Dava explores the latest trends and opportunities in heavy rail and discusses how we can enhance rail infrastructure to support economic growth and environmental stewardship.

Dava Kaitala
Q&A with Mara Campbell Highways & Bridges Market Director - Americas
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A view on the future of highways & bridges: A Q&A with Mara Campbell

Transportation infrastructure is the backbone of society, enabling efficient movement of people and goods, fostering economic growth, and enhancing quality of life by connecting communities and supporting sustainable development. In this Q&A, Jacobs Americas Market Director of Highways and Bridges Mara Campbell shares her take on the trends impacting today’s transportation infrastructure, what clients are focusing on, and how we’re co-creating the world to come.

Mara Campbell
Q&A with Seth Torma Jacobs Transportation Planner
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A view on the future of transportation planning: A Q&A with Seth Torma

At a time of rapidly changing work and living patterns, decisions made on transportation infrastructure can influence the shape and success of our cities for generations. In this Q&A, Jacobs Transportation Planner Seth Torma talks about what’s impacting planning today, what clients are focusing on, and highlights trends co-creating the world to come.

Seth Torma
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Why I wear the “J” with Peter Lalas

Our longest-tenured employee, Peter Lalas, shares how the company has evolved, his work on the Ted Williams Tunnel project and why he stays at Jacobs – even after 55 years.

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A view on the future of transportation planning: A Q&A with Stephen Rutherford

Decisions about transportation infrastructure influence the shape and success of our cities for generations, at a time of rapidly changing work and living patterns. In this Q&A, Jacobs Global Director for Transport Planning Stephen Rutherford talks about what’s impacting planning today, what clients are focusing on and highlights trends co-creating the world to come.

Stephen Rutherford
Change the world? Challenge accepted.
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Changing the world: How Cheryl McNall accepted the challenge

If nothing changes in aviation, the International Civil Aviation Organization predicts the sector’s CO2 emissions will triple by 2050. U.K.-based Cheryl McNall, Global Solutions Director for Aviation, shares how we’re helping airports prepare for the future by facilitating collaboration and co-creation, setting up hydrogen-powered ground fleets and simply put – sharing our track record of experience. Read how Cheryl accepted the challenge.

Cheryl McNall
A Q&A with Duncan Kopp Ports & Maritime Director - Americas
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A view on the future of ports & maritime: A Q&A with Duncan Kopp

Ports & Maritime facilities are essential for global trade, economic development, and supply chain efficiency. In this Q&A, Jacobs’ Americas Market Director for Ports & Maritime Duncan Kopp talks about trends and opportunities that are keeping this complex industry afloat.

Duncan Kopp
A Q&A with John Barker Jacobs Executive Director of Sales for the U.S. Northwest
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A view on the future of critical infrastructure: A Q&A with John Barker

Bringing experience across core markets in the Pacific Northwest, John Barker is the new Executive Director of Sales for the U.S. Northwest. Robust infrastructure establishes the backbone of productive, economically strong communities as assets essential to commerce, trade, public safety and quality of life. In this Q&A, John talks about the critical infrastructure trends in the Pacific Northwest and what’s ahead for the region.

John Barker
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The future of airport decarbonization: Key insights from landside electric vehicle strategy with Heathrow Airport

Pioneering airports globally are tackling the rising complexity and uncertainties of transitioning to new forms of energy within the decarbonization challenge, and electric vehicles are a critical starting point for success. Capability Lead for Future Mobility, Alec Curley, and Senior Associate Director of Transport Planning, Hermann Maier, share five critical insights from their Landside Electric Vehicle strategy with Heathrow Airport Limited.

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Jacobs, Electreon & the state partner to advance in-road inductive charging technology in Michigan

The Climate Change Business Journal (CCBJ) recognized Jacobs for teaming to deploy one of the first public wireless and in-road wireless systems for charging electric vehicles. In a follow-on CCBJ article, Jacobs Market Leader and Senior Project Manager Andy Wolpert answered questions about the award-winning project. Read the full article in this repurposed version on jacobs.com.

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