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NJTransAction Conference: Rethinking How We Build and Connect

Katie Osborn — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:35:16 +0000

This year’s NJTransAction Conference brought together leaders across transportation, infrastructure, and design to discuss some of the industry’s most pressing challenges. Across sessions, three themes stood out: the rapid rise of AI in construction, the deep coordination required for the success of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the ongoing effort to deliver major infrastructure in dense…

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The ADA at 35: The Impact of Inclusive Design

Katie Osborn — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:55:22 +0000

This July marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law passed in 1990 to ensure equal access and protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. Born out of decades of advocacy, the ADA was a critical step toward breaking down physical and social barriers in public life—from transportation and buildings to communication and employment.

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2025 ACC/AAAE Symposium

Katie Osborn — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:38:11 +0000

Earlier this month, Katie Osborn had the opportunity to attend the 2025 Airport Planning, Design, & Construction Symposium in San Antonio, Texas. Known as the premier event of the year in the industry, the symposium brings together experts and leaders in the industry to explore cutting-edge trends and innovations through dynamic workshops, thought-provoking presentations…

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Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the New York City Subway: A Journey Through Urban Mobility

Katie Osborn — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:29:26 +0000

October 27, 2024, marks a remarkable milestone in New York City’s history—the 100th anniversary of the New York City Subway. Since its debut in 1904, the subway system has evolved from a single, modest underground line to a sprawling network that moves millions of people daily. As wayfinding designers we celebrate not only the engineering marvel that the subway represents but also its profound…

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Transforming Penn Station for an Improved Customer Experience

Katie Osborn — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:35:54 +0000

Since the demolition of the original Penn Station in 1963, and the subsequent construction of Madison Square Garden on its site at street level, this major New York City transportation hub has been much maligned in the public eye. Connecting four critical modes of transportation: New York City Transit, Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, and Long Island Railroad in a dark, crowded, and confusing space…

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Grand Central Madison is Open for Business!

Katie Osborn — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:42:27 +0000

Grand Central Madison is open for business! After decades of planning, design, and construction, we are thrilled to see that Grand Central Madison, previously referred to as East Side Access, now brings Long Island Railroad service to Grand Central Terminal. The station includes 8 new tracks that span from 42nd to 48th Street and will reduce travel times to and from Manhattan’s east side…

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New Rail DBE Certifications

Via Collective — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 16:57:47 +0000

As the national focus turns to the future of our infrastructure, Via Collective is pleased to announce we are now a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and a Diverse Vendor with Amtrak. We look forward to exploring opportunities to provide exceptional service and design to the passengers of rail passengers as they…

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Wayfinding for the People: Transportation in New York

Via Collective — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:00:23 +0000

Transportation has been in the headlines since the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal was signed into law at the end of last year. This new law promises to infuse American transportation infrastructure with funds for critical upgrades, including $66 billion allocated for passenger freight and rail and $39 billion for public transit. While the impact on the New York region remains to be seen…

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Capturing the MNR Enhanced Station Initiative Outcome

Via Collective — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 18:00:20 +0000

This week, we had the opportunity to work with photographer Assaf Evron to capture the finished outcome of the MTA Enhanced Station Initiative project for Metro-North Railroad. As a member of Arup’s team, with Halmar leading the design-build project, we coordinated the location, messaging, and infrastructure needs for a comprehensive wayfinding program at six Metro-North stations.

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Investing in Infrastructure

Via Collective — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 22:57:46 +0000

Yesterday, President Biden released the administration’s Americans Job Act + Infrastructure Plan which outlined “an investment in America that will create millions of good jobs, (and) rebuild our country’s infrastructure.” Via Collective’s extensive work in public transit infrastructure has us taking note and we’re impressed with the progressive way of looking at infrastructure as not only the…

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