GFT Joins the Coalition for the Northeast Corridor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 12, 2025

Contact:

Mike Friedberg

Mike.Friedberg@hklaw.com

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(Washington, D.C.) – The Coalition for the Northeast Corridor (CNEC) is today excited to announce that GFT has officially joined the Coalition, underlining their commitment to joining the advocacy for increased infrastructure spending along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor, which businesses and community stakeholders rely on to conduct commerce, create jobs, and drive the U.S. economy forward.

Reflecting on CNEC’s growing momentum, Executive Director Mike Friedberg proclaimed, “GFT offers more than a century of experience engineering, planning, and designing transit and rail projects. From the New York City Eastbound Re-Route Project to the SEPTA Positive Train Control Implementation in Philadelphia, GFT has played an instrumental role in providing comprehensive solutions along the Northeast Corridor, and we are so honored to have them join our Coalition.”

In 2024, GFT was born from a merger of two respected leaders in infrastructure with more than one-hundred years of experience in the industry, Gannett Fleming and TranSystems. Prior to their merger, both firms experienced accelerated periods of growth, welcomed more firms through strategic acquisitions, and entered new markets, setting the stage for their successful merger. Their team consists of more than 5,000 design, construction, planning, and engineering experts committed to advancing North American infrastructure. In addition to their civic, education, power, and water projects, GFT is committed to continuous quality improvement in their transit and rail projects as they construct and design commuter and passenger rail systems, light and heavy rail, intercity passenger rail service, freight rail, bus and bus rapid transit systems, streetcars and trolleys, and automated people movers.

“GFT is pleased to join CNEC at this critical time as Congress and the Administration gear up for surface transportation reauthorization and continue to debate annual appropriations for transportation infrastructure projects,” added GFT’s Chief Government Affairs Officer, Caroline Decker. “Together with CNEC’s members we will make the case for robust federal funding to replace and modernize infrastructure, fleet, stations and facilities vital to commerce and economic activity on the Northeast Corridor.”

The Coalition for the Northeast Corridor (CNEC) is a multi-stakeholder coalition formed to advocate for increased infrastructure spending specifically on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor. CNEC represents the spectrum of transportation and business community stakeholders whose employees rely on the corridor to conduct commerce, create jobs, and drive the U.S. economy forward. The Coalition intends to protect these "end-users" that rely on a vibrant interstate and commuter rail system between Boston, Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. by informing and mobilizing stakeholders across the corridor, and by developing and advocating for solutions for the region’s growth.

About GFT

GFT is an architecture, engineering, and construction (“AEC”) firm focused on the transportation, water, power, and buildings markets. We are the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. For more information, visit www.gftinc.com.