Episode 39: Meet Kurt Goddard - Newly Appointed Rail and Transit Practice Leader

In our latest Meet JMT podcast episode, we sit down with Kurt Goddard, our newly appointed Rail and Transit Practice Leader based in Hunt Valley, MD.With a deep-rooted background in telecommunications, Kurt has played key roles in transformative infrastructure projects — from installing Vermont’s first cellular phone system to contributing to massive undertakings like Boston’s Big Dig and NYC’s East Side Access.Kurt shares how the profession found him — not the other way around — and dives into a visionary 1996 project on fully automated highways in collaboration with General Motors and Bechtel. Outside the office, Kurt discusses his passions for riding motorcycles and practicing martial arts — activities that help him stay sharp, balanced, and ready for the next big challenge.