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April 29, 2024
Clay Payne, PE, Vice President of Right-of-Way and Facilities, recently was featured in METRO Magazine’s Consultant Q&A series.
Clay spoke with METRO Magazine about key challenges and trends in rail and transit capital projects. The article highlights Clay’s expertise in alternative delivery models and the transition to zero-emission vehicle fleets.
“It’s critical for transit agencies to continually challenge assumptions of who their riders will be and what those riders’ mobility needs will look like — 10, 20, or 30 years from now,” Clay says. “Many forecasts predict urban populations — and demand for public transit — to keep growing. But changes in technology, demographics, and the future of work are creating huge uncertainties.”