Light Rail, Airport Train & Bus Expert Witness

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Light Rail, Automated People Mover & Bus Transit Expert Witness — Accident Investigation, Safety & Regulatory Compliance I assist attorneys and courts in analyzing accidents, safety failures, and regulatory compliance issues involving light rail and streetcar systems, airport automated people mover systems (“Plane Trains”), and bus transit systems. With more than 40 years of international transit experience, I provide independent expert analysis covering operations, maintenance, engineering, system design, construction, and regulatory compliance across these transit modes. Areas of focus include: Light rail and streetcar accidents · Automated people mover incidents · Transit bus accidents · Derailments and collisions · Vehicle and platform interface hazards · Track, roadway, and right-of-way safety issues · Bicycle and pedestrian incidents involving transit systems · Safety management system failures · FTA, FRA, and state regulatory compliance · Industry standards of care and transit safety practices I have certified and safety-audited major rail transit systems under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in coordination with state Departments of Transportation and have extensive experience working within Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulatory frameworks. Investigative services include: Accident investigation and root cause analysis · Hazard analysis and risk assessment · Evaluation of operating procedures and maintenance practices · Review of event recorder data, maintenance logs, and operating records · Development and evaluation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) · Preparation of expert reports for litigation Over the course of my career I have authored or reviewed hundreds of accident and incident reports, participated in system safety certification programs, and contributed to technical publications and industry guidance related to transit safety and operations. My background spans public transit agencies and consulting engineering firms, providing balanced perspective on regulatory oversight, operational realities, and engineering practice. My work has involved light rail networks, streetcar systems, automated people mover systems, and bus transit systems throughout the United States and internationally. Available for: Case consultation and preliminary review · Expert and rebuttal reports · Depositions · Trial testimony · Technical explanation of transit systems for courts and juries Professional Memberships American Public Transportation Association (APTA) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)