September 12th MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12TH MONTHLY LUNCHEON MEETING
MTA Metro-North Railroad
Speaker: John Kennard, Vice President for Capital Programs
Mr. Kennard will present an update on the extensive three-year project transforming the White Plains station, making it safer, brighter, cleaner and easier to navigate. The general scope of the $94 million investment in the station includes improved station entrances, new signage, platforms, energy efficient LED lighting, benches with USB chargers, station dashboards and totems to provide convenient access to information, upgrades to customer restrooms, as well as Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity. The station’s interior will also get a major make-over.
John serves as the Vice President of the Capital Programs Division at Metro-North. This division has primary responsibility for the design and construction of projects under Metro-North’s Capital Program. The employees of the division contribute to the success of the railroad with safe and timely Project Management and Construction Management through all phases of project delivery.
John has been with MTA and the railroad for 29 years and previously served as Senior Director of the Capital Planning and Programming Department leading a corporate-wide effort to formulate a Twenty Year Needs Assessment and related strategies on Rolling Stock, Stations, Shops and Yards, for the company.
Location: Vintage Restaurant - 171 Main Street, White Plains
Schedule: Registration & Networking 11:45 am
Presentation & Q&A 12:45 – 2:00 pm
Cost: $60.00 - Members $75.00 - Non-Members
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