Michael has over 30 years of experience in transport, focusing on commercial, economic and planning issues for clients around the world.
Michael joined Steer in 2016 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 creation of London’s Overground network, inputs on HS2 and leading the development of TfL business priorities. Before TfL, Michael worked at the UK Strategic Rail Authority, Stagecoach (global transit provider) and airport consultants.
With experience in both public and private sectors in planning major projects, Michael understands client needs and can develop innovative yet practical solutions that can secure management approval and stakeholder buy-in.
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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