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A view on the future of highways: A Q&A with Venkat Balusu

With more than 120 million miles of roadway across the globe, the highway industry is evolving fast. In this Q&A, Venkat Balusu—Jacobs’ first Global Solutions Director for Highways hired from a Global Design Center—shares how we’re tackling today’s biggest challenges and preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities with connected solutions, digital innovation and a global mindset.

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Shaping aviation on a global scale: Meet Raed Almudarra

What excites you most about your role? I’m truly excited to be part of one of Saudi Arabia’s flagship airport development programs and a key pillar of Vision 2030. It will become a premier global gateway, welcoming millions of visitors. For me, this project is a rare opportunity to shape aviation on a global scale, collaborate with world-class teams and bring best practices into a uniquely Saudi context. What sparked your interest in becoming an engineer — and more specifically, in aviation? From an early age, I was fascinated by how complex systems are designed to serve millions and I see engineering as the foundation for building the world. Aviation captured my passion when I realized that an airport is like constructing a small, fully integrated city — a sustainable investment hub where diverse expertise comes together to achieve the highest quality. This inspired me to specialize in aviation infrastructure, contributing to Airports projects that connect cultures, drive economies and strengthen a nation’s global presence. How has Jacobs’ graduate development program supported your early career journey? The Jacobs graduate development program has greatly supported my engineering career by providing dedicated supervision and ongoing mentorship. Regular oversight, combined with monthly sessions and specialized professional development courses, has strengthened both my technical expertise and industry knowledge. This structured approach has accelerated my growth, enabling me to apply best practices confidently and contribute effectively to complex infrastructure projects. What has been your biggest learning moment or challenge so far? My biggest learning moment

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Cleaner cities: Harnessing smarter mobility & urban planning

Transportation is still the highest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. and one of the greatest carbon contributors globally. Governments and local authorities are continually researching ways to drive positive change through legislation and policy, and a large part of this will come down to urban mobility and transportation planning. To make the right decisions in these fields, we need the right data and measurement tools. Case in point: the Transportation Climate Impact Index by StreetLight Data. Their report uncovers how metros in the U.S. rank across eight key factors and reveals the major mobility trends impacting climate. In this episode, we discuss urban mobility and its role in climate change. We explore how to build a climate-resilient transportation system — one that offers social, environmental and commercial value. Our celebrated guests explain why urban mobility is one of the most critical areas of climate response, and more importantly, how we can better design our cities for greener futures with cleaner air and less traffic. Today, we’re speaking to Dr. Laura Schewel, CEO of StreetLight Data and VP of Transportation Software at Jacobs and Jenny Jones, Head of Transport Planning for Europe at Jacobs.

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National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Lessons Learned Whitepaper

The global spread of electric vehicles (EVs) offers a promising solution to lowering carbon emissions and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Successful integration of EVs heavily relies on the availability of charging infrastructure, a need addressed by the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. This new whitepaper from Jacobs explores the lessons learned from the implementation of EV charging infrastructure through the NEVI program, focusing on the key stages: planning, procurement, contracting, design, construction, and and operations and maintenance (O&M).

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A view on the future of bridges: A Q&A with Nick Fuchs

Often seen as modern engineering marvels, bridges link communities and commerce, with their success ultimately hinging on how safely, quickly and economically they can be designed and constructed. In this Q&A, Jacobs Global Director for Bridges Nick Fuchs talks about the state of bridge engineering today and what clients are focusing on, and highlights trends co-creating the world to come.

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Q&A with Andrew Barash Jacobs Project Integration Leader, Senior Project Manager
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A view on the future of rail & transit: A Q&A with Andrew Barash

Global demand for transport is rapidly increasing, with passenger rail and freight activity projected to more than double by 2050. While this growth signifies social and economic progress, it also leads to greater energy demand, increased carbon emissions and atmospheric pollutants. Read about Andrew’s solutions to meet mobility needs for an increasingly urbanized world in the following Q&A.

Andrew Barash
Q&A with Alicia Cannon Jacobs Department Leader, Southern California Transportation
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A view on the future of transportation design: A Q&A with Alicia Cannon

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’ transportation leader Alicia Cannon talks about local opportunities in transport planning and the importance of leveraging subject matter experts who can offer efficient, cutting-edge solutions.

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Q&A with Alan Sharpe Jacobs Project Manager
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A view on the future of rail & transit: A Q&A with Alan Sharpe

Global demand for transport is rapidly increasing, with passenger rail and freight activity projected to more than double by 2050. While this growth signifies social and economic progress, it also leads to greater energy demand, increased carbon emissions and atmospheric pollutants. Read about Alan’s solutions to meet mobility needs for an increasingly urbanized world in the following Q&A.

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Q&A with Maryam Hakimian Jacobs Project Manager
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A view on the future of rail & transit: A Q&A with Maryam Hakimian

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 Project Manager Maryam Hakimian talks about trends in rail & transit today and how unique perspectives help co-create the world to come.

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Q&A with Aldo Ferrufino Jacobs Regional Ports & Maritime Leader
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A view on the future of ports decarbonization: A Q&A with Aldo Ferrufino

Helping our ports & maritime clients with their decarbonization and modernization journeys, Aldo Ferrufino brings lessons learned from more than 25 years of international experience on multi-million-dollar port and marine infrastructure programs, port operations and technologies. In this Q&A, Aldo talks about the energy transition, explores where ports are headed, and highlights how data solutions will play a role in decarbonization efforts.

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