Norman Forde was recently promoted to vice president of STV. A transportation industry veteran with more than 25 years of domestic and international experience, Forde is responsible for leading STV’s downtown Baltimore office.
Forde has managed multi-million-dollar projects from specification development through final design and construction. He joined STV in 2008 and has worked with clients throughout North America, including the Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Transit Administration, managing the procurement of new commuter and light rail cars and overseeing initiatives to improve transportation safety technology. He has supported federal efforts to launch high-speed rail service in Florida and the Pacific Northwest, and recently served as co-chairman of the 9th World Congress on High-Speed Rail in Tokyo.
Forde earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics and management studies from the University College Cardiff School of Management in Wales, U.K., and went on to obtain a master’s degree in corporate planning and marketing, also from the Cardiff School of Management.
An executive member of the American Public Transportation Association, he is a member of its High-Speed Rail Committee. He is also a nationally certified firefighter, part-time fire instructor and captain at his local fire company, which has aided him in his work on the National Fire Protection Association’s committee overseeing standards for passenger rail systems.
About STV: Founded more than 100 years ago, STV is a leader in providing engineering, planning, architectural, environmental, and construction management services for transportation systems, infrastructure, buildings, energy, and other facilities. The firm is ranked 39th in Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms survey, 9th in its Transportation category, and was named ENR New York’s Designer of the Year in 2015. STV is 100 percent employee-owned.
Operation Lifesaver awarded $220,200 in grants to 12 states to support rail safety campaigns focused on grade crossing awareness and trespass prevention.
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The Siemens CBTC System, Trainguard MT, in compliance with New York Subway Interoperability Interface Specifications, enables trains to run as close as 90 seconds apart, using next-generation signaling and continuous communication to keep operations moving seamlessly.
While recognizing regional economic constraints and continuing to improve service, the budget increases the jurisdictional subsidy to less than 1.8%, significantly below the inflation rate and the 3% regional target, said agency officials.
With more than 59,400,000 boardings since the service’s debut, the A Line’s utilization surpassed that of all other RTD rail services in 2025, the agency reported.
The plan outlines funding for transit operations, capital projects, and freight and passenger rail initiatives, as state officials seek public input on priorities shaping mobility and infrastructure across the Commonwealth.
