Brian Peck \\ Transportation Planner at Jacobs
Brian Peck is a transportation planner by trade working for Jacobs. He spends most of his time in commercial coordination and program management, with some additional time dedicated to Federal infrastructure funding and transportation planning.
Why transportation?
Transportation is one of the most important resources for any community. It connects people to jobs, healthcare, education and recreation. Additionally, transportation heavily influences quality of life and can potentially disconnect communities in the process of reconnecting them with divisive infrastructure. I enjoy thinking about and being part of the new wave of transportation professionals dedicated to not only getting people and freight where they need to go, but doing so in an equitable and sustainable way. Providing communities with access to previously inaccessible resources is the most rewarding part of the job.
What’s your favorite way to get around the YPT-NYC region?
Subway!
If you could snap your fingers and make one change to regional transportation, what would it be?
I would make every subway station ADA accessible. It would be a complete game changer for elderly people and those with mobility needs.
Who inspires you?
Deborah Murphy (LA active transportation advocate!)
What advice would you give to your younger self?
There is plenty of time in your life to work – take a moment and enjoy YOUR time every once in a while!
What are you working on currently that you’re most excited about?
I am currently the commercial coordinator and deputy project manager for the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal Port Upgrade, a facility under construction in Sunset Part designed to support the Empire Wind 1 and 2 offshore wind projects. When built, the wind project will provide New York City with 2.1GW of clean, wind electricity, which SBMT will support by providing a staging area and operations center for the wind turbines.
Do you have a favorite transportation book, blog, newsletter, podcast, or YouTube channel?
Streetsblog
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