Steer is pleased to announce that Trent Lethco, AICP, has joined the firm as Senior Vice President, leading our Sports & Major Events offer for North America. Trent will lead Steer’s practice focused on helping cities, venues, and organizations plan and deliver integrated multimodal mobility strategies that connect people to major events, cultural institutions, and sporting venues.
With over 30 years of experience as a transportation planner and business leader, Trent has guided complex, multimodal projects across North America. His work spans urban multimodal transportation networks, sports arenas, cultural institutions, and large-scale mixed use developments. He brings deep expertise in transportation planning, user experiences, and integrated mobility programs that ensure workers, residents, fans, and visitors can move safely and seamlessly across cities and to major venues.
Before joining Steer, Trent served as Program Director for Transportation Planning at KLD Engineering and as a Principal at Arup, where he advised public agencies, private developers, and major sports organizations on citywide strategies, arena developments, and sustainable mobility solutions. His portfolio includes projects that balance technical precision with fan-focused outcomes, ensuring integrated transportation systems enhance both city life and fan experiences of major events.
In his new role at Steer, Trent brings a passion for shaping how mobility connects communities, enhances cultural and sporting experiences, and supports the vitality of urban life. He also serves on nonprofit boards and professional committees, including the Regional Plan Association and UCLA’s ITS Advisory Board, and teaches at Pratt Institute, underscoring his commitment to advancing the field of transportation planning.
“I am excited to join Steer as Senior Vice President, Sports & Major Events for North America. Our cities, downtowns, and arenas are where people come together to celebrate sports, culture, and community. User-focused multimodal networks are at the heart of connecting people to their teams, concerts, cultural events, and civic institutions. Steer distinguishes itself by joining strategic thinking and data analytics to deliver user focused and multimodal transportation solutions to their client needs.I look forward to working with Steer to help communities deliver mobility plans that offer better transportation experiences and connect residents, fans, and visitors to the events that define and celebrate civic life.” - Trent Lethco
“Trent brings a passion and vision for transforming people and their journeys that is shaped by his wealth of knowledge and experience planning and implementing transportation and major events projects, programs, and services across North America. As our region takes the world stage for major sporting events, and as public and private partners continue to prioritize holistic people-centered experiences, Trent will play a leading role in shaping and expanding our offer.” - Herbert Higginbotham, North American Executive President
“Trent’s appointment ensures that Steer’s advice to our clients working within Sports and Events in North America will continue to be cutting-edge and visionary. By leveraging Steer’s experience and lessons learned from operating at top-tier sporting events such as the UEFA Champions League Finals, World Cups, and Olympic Games, as well as our support in developing new stadiums around the world, Trent will ensure our clients remain ahead of the game in this highly competitive market where we are experiencing rapid growth and success.” - Simon Hall, Director
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