In this episode, Kara Swanson, Vice President and Transportation Environmental Market Lead at Atlas, shares her experience as a neurodivergent leader in the transportation industry. Kara, who joined Atlas in 2024, explains how what once felt like a personal challenge has become a professional superpower.
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Innovating Public Transit for Tomorrow’s Commute
Source Whoosh | Whoosh cabin controlled through an app.As urban landscapes and suburban areas grapple with increasing congestion, new transportation solutions are gaining traction across the U.S....
Innovation in Urban Mobility and Sustainable Development
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how infrastructure is designed, built and maintained, offering solutions to some of the biggest challenges in the architecture, engineering and...
Transforming U.S. Infrastructure with Sustainable, Inclusive Investments
The future of American infrastructure took another major leap forward with the announcement of over $4.2 billion in funding for national projects. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, two...
Building Resilience Through Disaster Recovery, Water Safety and Rail
Strengthening resilience to natural disasters has become essential to safeguarding critical infrastructure. The Federal Highway Administration’s recent allocation of $134 million in emergency relief...
Reimagining Communities Through Connectivity and Transformation
Texas traffic can be brutal. High-speed rail offers a solution, and Amtrak’s recent $64 million in federal funding for the Dallas-Houston line promises to turn the 4-hour drive into a 90-minute...
Greener Cities and Smarter Transportation
As air travel soars and airports struggle to keep up, the U.S. government is stepping in with a $1.9 billion funding package through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program...
Public Safety and Transportation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public input on new regulations aimed at protecting future airplanes and critical aviation equipment in response to growing cybersecurity...
Urban Development and Technological Challenges
Hollywood Boulevard is on the brink of a dramatic transformation. Despite its world-famous status, it often leaves visitors underwhelmed with its mix of souvenir shops, nightclubs, and closed...
Journey Through Time: Rail Heritage, An Eco Project, and Transit Success
Source Caltrain | Caltrain locomotive for saleCaltrain’s latest venture has become a nostalgic sensation. The Bay Area’s transit agency is offering “gently used, lovingly maintained” 135-ton diesel...