TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH FORUM

Dedicated to the exchange of ideas among
researchers, professionals, and students and
an informed citizenry since 1958.

New York

TRF was founded in New York City in 1958, and the New York Chapter sponsored the establishment of a national organization in 1960.  Now entering its seventh decade, the New York Chapter continues to hold monthly luncheon meetings. These feature speakers from government, industry, and academia, discussing projects, policies and issues related to freight and passenger transportation.

In December 1960, the first organized meeting of the American Transportation Research Forum was held in St. Louis, MO, sponsored by TRF-NY, which became the founding chapter. Other chapters followed in Washington, DC, Cleveland (Lake Erie), and Chicago. Additional chapters were organized in Philadelphia, New England, Northern California, and the Pacific Northwest. With the expansion of the organization into Canada, the name was shortened to the Transportation Research Forum.

NY Chapter luncheon meetings are still regularly held. These feature speakers from government, industry, and academia, discussing projects, policies and issues related to freight and passenger transportation.

Chapter Leadership

Contact: Paul Gessner – [email protected]

PositionNameAffiliation
PresidentDavid A. BoateGannett Fleming
Executive Vice PresidentPeter D. CohenRail Consultant
Vice President – ProgramsAni S. TonchevaWilson Ihrig
Vice President – MembershipJohn D. DeanNew Jersey Transit
Secretary/TreasurerPaul K. GessnerGessner Transportation Consulting LLC

 

Council Members-at-Large

George M. Bulow, Interactive international
Allison L. C. deCerreno, MTA
Walter R. Ernst, AECOM
William A. Fife, The Fife Group
Mayer Horn, Professional Engineer
Kelvin L. MacKavanagh, Railroad Consulting
Scott I. Ornstein, MTA Metro North Railroad
Charles Samul, NY & Atlantic Railway
David M. Weiss, AECOM

Chapter Leadership

Contact: Paul Gessner – [email protected]

PositionNameAffiliation
PresidentDavid A. BoateGannett Fleming
Executive Vice PresidentPeter D. CohenRail Consultant
Vice President – ProgramsAni S. TonchevaWilson Ihrig
Vice President – MembershipJohn D. DeanNew Jersey Transit
Secretary/TreasurerPaul K. GessnerGessner Transportation Consulting LLC

Council Members-at-Large

George M. Bulow, Interactive international
Allison L. C. deCerreno, MTA
Walter R. Ernst, AECOM
William A. Fife, The Fife Group
Mayer Horn, Professional Engineer
Kelvin L. MacKavanagh, Railroad Consulting
Scott I. Ornstein, MTA Metro North Railroad
Charles Samul, NY & Atlantic Railway
David M. Weiss, AECOM

Next Meeting…

Date:September 16, 2022
Topic:Two Transportation Projects That Can Change the Face of NYC
Speakers:Dr. Robert E. “Buz” Paaswell, DM, ASCE, Distinguished Professor Civil Engineering, City College of New York
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