VHB President and CEO Mike Carragher, PE, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, the non-profit responsible for the management and care of The Greenway, a vibrant, urban park that stretches 1.5 miles through several Boston neighborhoods.
Legislatively established, the 21 members of the Greenway Conservancy’s Board of Directors are nominated by community groups, government agencies and officials, the Greenway Business Improvement District, and the Conservancy. Through their diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise, and their shared passion for The Greenway, these committed volunteers work to ensure the Conservancy’s mission and sustainability.
“The Greenway is a signature open space and destination for both the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,” said Rebecca A. Lee, Chair of the Conservancy’s Nominating Committee. “Mike’s expertise and commitment to a more resilient Boston will only enhance the Conservancy’s stewardship of this critical asset.”
VHB’s history with The Greenway spans back decades. Since VHB’s founding in Boston in 1979, the firm has played a critical role in the transformation of the city into the thriving community it is today. The Greenway was created as a result of the Big Dig, a massive highway project that moved the Central Artery underground and subsequently opened up the space above for public use. In addition to solving numerous planning, design and demolition elements of the Big Dig, VHB led the careful orchestration of traffic operations to keep people—and the economy—moving throughout the duration of the Central Artery/Tunnel megaproject.
“This dynamic and renowned park, which seamlessly connects our vibrant Boston neighborhoods, has exceeded all my expectations, and it's been incredibly fulfilling to watch it all unfold," said Mike. "I am excited to join the Greenway Conservancy Board and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of this beloved urban space, while furthering VHB's mission of fostering a sustainable future.”
In addition to supporting The Greenway by twice chairing its Annual Gala, Mike has also been active on other boards and professional associations including ACEC, the ACEC Research Institute Board of Directors (Chair), and the ACEC DPC Executive Committee; Wentworth Institute of Technology Board of Trustees; Women’s Transportation Seminar; American Public Transportation Association; American Society of Civil Engineers; and the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association. He previously served as Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Delaware, his alma mater.
Read more: June 2024 Greenway Conservancy Board Announces New Members.