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How fast is too fast for high-speed rail? The answer is a complex one — and depends on a variety of trade-offs. To arrive at an optimal speed, regulators, investors and developers must consider the number of stations, energy consumption, journey times and many other factors. It’s no wonder then, that despite a world record speed of 357 miles per hour, real-world top speeds for high-speed rail can vary considerably. Read more to understand the challenges and trade-offs in pursuit of the optimal speed: https://lnkd.in/eX8WAZtf #AECOM #HighSpeedRail #Transportation

Today’s People Spotlight features Lamiaa Eldakhly, a senior systems interface and integration manager from our Transit and Rail business in Canada. Lamiaa’s love of math and logical thinking inspired her to pursue a career in engineering. She now has 25 years of experience in the railway industry, collaborating with colleagues across the world to deliver megaprojects in North America, Africa and the Middle East. She and her team are currently working on the Finch West Light Rail Transit project in Ontario, Canada. Once complete, the rail line will bring much-needed transit access to an underserved community — connecting residents of the Finch West corridor with 3,500 thriving industrial and commercial businesses, education opportunities and community spaces. Read more about her work: https://lnkd.in/eg6sxRUE #AECOM #AECOMVoices #PeopleSpotlight 

When delivering transformational outcomes for our clients and communities, it's TechEx - our technical excellence - that sets us apart from the competition. "When we bring the best of AECOM, there is no stopping us," says our President Lara Poloni. By connecting smart people who love what they do in a collaborative culture that celebrates innovation and impact, we exponentially enhance our capabilities. We call this our #TechExFactor — every discipline, every insight and every geography working together to create something greater than the sum of its parts.   Learn more about how we’re delivering exponential impact: https://lnkd.in/eGfBKStN #AECOM #TechEx

Today’s People Spotlight features Joanna Kennedy Redmond, MBA, PMP, a Disaster Recovery Division manager from our AECOM - Water business line in the U.S.    When Joanna first took a job under a Hurricane Katrina housing program in 2007, she thought it would be temporary. She ended up working there for seven years. To date, Joanna has devoted 16 years of her career to supporting communities impacted by natural disasters. After Hurricane Harvey, she and her AECOM team supported 1,600 families whose homes were damaged during the storm, assisting the State and federal government in implementing programs that helped families repair and return to their homes. “While my initial step into disaster recovery wasn’t intentional, the decision to continue this career path certainly was,” She writes, “It is rewarding to serve communities that have been impacted by disasters — to be a part of their recovery and help them to be better prepared for the next storm event.”    Read more about her work: https://lnkd.in/d6YARHnU   #AECOM #AECOMVoices #PeopleSpotlight  

Navigating the pathway to fleet decarbonization is more than just switching vehicles — it's a journey of transformation. Andrew Bui, our global bus and zero emissions lead, highlights the complexities involved. From operations to infrastructure, every step counts towards a greener future. How will you navigate your fleet journey? Check out our process and article to go deeper into the questions you should be asking and the solutions we can help provide: https://lnkd.in/ebje545M #AECOM #Decarbonization #Transportation

The EPA’s limits on PFAS in drinking water are stringent. In the low parts per trillion, they represent a tremendous public health and environmental victory. To meet them, though, water utilities will need to adapt their treatment approaches — and rapidly.   Our Global PFAS Technical Lead Rosa Gwinn explains the three steps utilities can take to bring their treatment systems up to the new standards.  Read her insights into the latest in PFAS and water treatment: https://lnkd.in/e_pxXMEC #AECOM #PFAS #Water  

Today’s People Spotlight features Peter Cowley, a technical director from our Water business line in the United Kingdom.    Pete has made it his mission to safeguard the world’s aquatic ecosystems.  Prior to joining us, he spent a decade teaching science and biology. Today, he leads our team of over 20 aquatic ecologists in conducting all forms of aquatic assessments – and continues to educate the public on protecting and nurturing the natural environment by sharing his expertise at events like the upcoming River Restoration Conference in Wales.    “The water industry is facing important challenges currently, including the distribution of water resources to supply an expanding population, and protecting our aquatic ecosystems from pollution inputs including human waste,” he writes. “I am proud to be supporting our clients in achieving these goals.”    Read more about his work: https://lnkd.in/eq2zHdwT   #AECOM #AECOMVoices #PeopleSpotlight #Water #Environment #Sustainability

Industry has a vital role to play in tackling the biodiversity crisis. But how do you make biodiversity work for your business? On May 7th at 12pm UTC +1, we'll be hosting a virtual conversation with Shell, Network Rail and our own ESG Advisory experts to discuss the latest risks, challenges and opportunities surrounding nature in infrastructure advisory. Register for our webinar and hear from Robert Spencer, Ash Welch, Philip Rooney, Flora Ji and Neil Strong: https://lnkd.in/ecHw6r9H #AECOM #ESG #Biodiversity

Today, as we celebrate Earth Day, we’re sharing some of the most impactful solutions to help you reach your net zero targets and support a more sustainable built environment for all.   From electrification and renewable energy to efficient HVAC systems and water reuse, numerous environmentally conscious design choices can lower your carbon impact and, cumulatively, help you reach net zero.   We’re proud to regularly deploy these solutions across our work as we partner with clients to shape more equitable, resilient and sustainable outcomes around the world.   Discover how we’re delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come: https://lnkd.in/dAQ-9KGm   #AECOM #EarthDay #SustainableLegacies

As awareness and understanding of PFAS grow, our industry-leading PFAS technical teams are working with clients globally to help mitigate the risks associated with these prevalent compounds.   One of our long-standing clients is the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), whom we’ve collaborated with extensively both in the U.S. and Europe. Most recently, we’re working with USACE on construction that will start on an AECOM-designed treatment facility at USAG Ansbach in Germany, as the base continues its work to remediate its groundwater.   Our solution entails hydraulic containment using pump and treat (P&T) with ion exchange resin — one of many holistic PFAS solutions we provide, from source identification and mitigation to water treatment and PFAS destruction.   At the press conference to mark the start of the construction, representatives from the Base explained to the media how the solution works — a valuable activity in enabling wider understanding of the solutions as communities globally increasingly want to see action.   Congratulations to our teams for their excellent work on this innovative solution as we continue to address the pressing environmental challenge of PFAS remediation. #AECOM #PFAS #Remediation