Draft:William Pines
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Comment: lots of mentions, routine news, blogs; one source even does not mention him at all. ToadetteEdit! 07:59, 25 April 2024 (UTC)
William Pines | |
|---|---|
| Maryland State Highway Administrator | |
| Assumed office August 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Timothy Smith |
| Executive Director of the Maryland Transportation Authority | |
| Preceded by | James F. Ports Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Sagal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 31, 1981 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Bel Air, Maryland |
| Education | |
William N. Pines (born January 31, 1981) is an American government official serving as the Maryland State Highway Administrator.[1] He was previously the executive director[2] of the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) from 2022 to 2023.
Early life and education[edit]
Pines grew up in Princess Anne, Maryland,[3] where he graduated from Washington High School before attending the University of Maryland, College Park, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. Pines later graduated from University of Maryland, University College in 2008 with a Masters of Science in management.[4]
Career[edit]
Prior to graduating from University of Maryland, Pines began his career as an intern[5] with the Maryland Department of Transportation in 2004. From 2004 to 2012, he played a leading role in designing and managing dozens of Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) transportation projects. During his first tenure with SHA, Pines led several emergency management projects, including the emergency replacements of MD 234 over Allen's Fresh Run.[6] and MD 90 over Assawoman Bay[7]
Maryland Transportation Authority[edit]
In 2012, the MDTA hired Pines to oversee the bridge condition program.[8] Pines achieved progressive leadership advancements at MDTA, including serving as the Director of Project Development where he was the project director and managed several major MDTA projects, including the $463 million Governor Harry W. Nice/Senator Thomas “Mac” Middleton Bridge Replacement project, the $1.1 billion I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Extension Program, and the $189 million I-895 Bridge Project.[9]
Later he served in key executive leadership roles, including Chief Engineer and Chief Operating Officer. During his tenure as Chief Engineer, he led the agency through challenging traffic operations toward an early finish of the deck rehabilitation of the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial Bridge.[10][11] While serving as Executive Director, he oversaw the launch of the Bay Crossing Tier 2 Study for the Bay Bridge[12][13] and the groundbreaking for the I-95 Belvidere Road interchange.[14] Pines also led the agency with its post-COVID response helping customerswith toll debt relief by implementing the MDTA's Customer Assistance Plan.[15]
State Highway Administration[edit]
On August 9, 2023, Pines was named SHA Administrator.[16] As Administrator, Pines has focused on promoting statewide safety programs toward the goal of Vision Zero, particularly for work zones.[17][18] and vulnerable user safety.[19][20]
Personal life[edit]
Pines and his wife have three children and live in Bel Air, Maryland.[21]
References[edit]
- ^ "Md. Transportation Authority, State Highway Administration names new leadership". The Avenue News. August 14, 2023. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "MDTA BOARD NAMES WILLIAM PINES AS ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR". MDTA (Press release). Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "Historical Marker Honoring Manonoakin Indian Town Site Unveiled in Princess Anne - MDOT SHA". roads.maryland.gov. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "William Pines State Highway biography" (PDF).
- ^ "ACEC/MD 34th Annual Conference". ACEC/MD. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Marquis, Andy (October 20, 2011). "Residents Express Frustration Over MD-234 Bridge Closure". The BayNet. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania Program, including Will Pines presentation of MD 90 over Assawoman Bay" (PDF).
- ^ "Proactive bridge preservation with latex modified concrete". BASF Insights. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "MDTA Executive Director announcement page".
- ^ Shaver, Katherine (January 28, 2020). "Full westbound span of Chesapeake Bay Bridge to reopen by summer, Hogan says". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ The Bay Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project - A Closer Look, retrieved February 11, 2024
- ^ "The future of the Bay Bridge". WYPR. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "Governor Hogan Launches $28 Million Chesapeake Bay Crossing Tier 2 Study". MDTA. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Hubbard, Matt (October 19, 2022). "Governor breaks ground for Belvidere Road I-95 interchange". Cecil Daily. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Jones, Natalie (March 6, 2022). "MDTA talks customer assistance plan, toll transaction backlog, refunds with Eastern Shore Delegation". The Star Democrat. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "NEW LEADERSHIP NAMED AT STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION AND MARYLAND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY" (Press release). Hanover, MD: Maryland Department of Transportation. August 9, 2023.
- ^ Harpster, Lexi (November 17, 2023). "New work zone safety recommendations released in wake of deadly crash on Baltimore beltway". WBFF. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Zawodny, Daniel (September 21, 2023). "Maryland seeks public input on reducing work zone crashes, fatalities". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "October is Pedestrian Safety Month. SHA Has Some Thoughts!". Eye On Annapolis. October 2, 2023. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "Maryland Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment – November 2023" (PDF).
- ^ "Bel Air Man Named Chief Engineer For MDTA". Bel Air, MD Patch. March 2, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2024.