Michael has nearly 30 years’ experience in transport, focusing on commercial, economic and planning issues for clients around the world.
Michael joined Steer from Transport for London, where he held senior roles in Europe’s largest transport authority, including directing the development, management and delivery of Crossrail. In this role, he secured approval for the project requirements (including phasing) and programme delivery strategies, as well as changes to the rolling stock and depot procurement structure, which significantly reduced costs. Michael was also instrumental in negotiating the transfer and securing authorisation for the transformation of London’s Overground network.
Since joining Steer, Michael has led the feasibility of numerous projects, including for Boston MBTA, Caltrans, Toronto Metrolinx, WSDOT, Wales TfW and on a number of P3 projects.
Associate Director, Michael Colella, originally from New York, has returned home after spending 22 years in London. Given his experience working in both the UK and USA, we asked Michael about the differences between the two, and what challenges he sees for transportation in North America.
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