Transportation

Gary Hoitsma, Managing Associate
John Lagomarcino, Of Counsel
Dal Harper, Managing Associate

Proven Team

  • We approach problems and opportunities as a team
  • We formulate and execute winning strategies
  • We mobilize all of the firm's resources and senior leaders on behalf of each client
  • We offer experienced technical expertise in all transportation modes
  • We provide access to key transportation decision-makers

Our Professionals

Carmen Group's Transportation team combines over two decades of lobbying experience with unique technical expertise in transportation issues. Members of our team include:

  • a former Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration and state transportation planning engineer
  • a former Chief Counsel of an operating administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation and former aide to a then-member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and now,-U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
  • a former top aide to the ranking member of  the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee;
  • a former 28-year career official of the Federal Transit Administration;
  • a former assistant general counsel of Amtrak

We maintain excellent positive working relationships with current Members of Congress, executive branch officials and key staff at all levels. Please click on "Case Histories" to review the industry-leading accomplishments that define us.

Denton County Transportation Authority

Federal partnership completes a comprehensive vision for optimizing this suburban area’s fast growth by mitigating congestion with regional passenger rail and bus transit service.

Japan Rail

The International Trade Commission protects owners of the newly privatized Japan Rail, including U.S. investors, from devaluation by the Japanese Diet.

New York Roadway Improvement Coalition

A partnership of New York State’s construction industries and building trade unions supports increased funding for roads, bridges, tunnels, transit systems and vital wastewater and drinking water projects.

Utah Department of Transportation

Strong federal support, including unprecedented help during the 2002 Winter Olympics, enables the building and improvement of modern highways, bridges, transit systems, and airports, making a lasting difference in the state’s quality of life.