Leading the successful revival of Pittsburgh International Airport with novel technology initiatives, above-and-beyond community and construction engagement, and a new terminal that is the center of a $1.7B modernization
Christina Cassotis was born into aviation, with a father who served as a Marine fighter pilot flying Douglas A4s in Vietnam and then came home to fly for Pan Am Airlines.
Served in key leadership role during critical final stages of New York City’s effort to enact the first U.S. congestion pricing program, raising revenue to improve public transportation.
Led a team of state transportation agencies, contractors and technology providers on an effort to improve highway workzone safety with telematics data collected from construction equipment.
Deployed trenchless method called spiral wound lining on a Manhattan sewer project to mitigate disruptive effects of conventional open-trench repairs, including allowing the sewer to remain in service during construction.
Led team that conceived the idea for an innovative gantry system to place prefabricated bridge segments, enabling the first, $590-million phase of the Park Avenue Viaduct replacement to finish 21 months ahead of schedule.
New York City Council approved legislation establishing a standalone 'Existing Building Code' regulatory framework to overhaul decades-old requirements and improve compliance and safety while easing administrative burdens.