He will oversee the planning and design of clients’ transit programs, facilities, and systems, and will serve as a senior program manager for major transit projects.
Harpal Kapoor joined HDR as a senior program manager and transit vehicle practice lead covering national and global markets.
Based in Vienna, Virginia, Kapoor will oversee the planning and design of clients’ transit programs, facilities, and systems, and will serve as a senior program manager for major transit projects in coordination with our transit leadership.
Widely respected for his more than 35 years in the industry, Kapoor has led all phases of transit system development, and operations, and spearheaded long- and short-term strategic plans for bus and rail operations, maintenance, capital programs, and engineering. His previous positions include serving as the GM for Miami-Dade Transit, and managerial and consulting engineering roles with WMATA.
The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.
The service is a flexible, reservation-based transit service designed to close the first- and last-mile gaps and connect riders to employment for just $5 per day.
The upgraded system, which went live earlier this month, supports METRO’s METRONow vision to enhance the customer experience, improve service reliability, and strengthen long-term regional mobility.
The agreement provides competitive wages and reflects strong labor-management collaboration, positive working relationships, and a shared commitment to building a world-class transit system for the community, said RTA CEO Lona Edwards Hankins.
The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.