NEW YORK, NY – STV today announced that Kim Vierheilig, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, president of the firm’s national buildings group, has been appointed to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council (BTIC).

The council advises on strategies that elevate the design quality, character and user experience of transportation infrastructure nationwide. In this role, Vierheilig will draw on her experience leading complex civic, transportation and institutional building programs to help shape design-focused federal infrastructure investments.

“Transportation infrastructure shapes how people experience their communities every day,” said Vierheilig. “When policy, planning and design align, infrastructure becomes more than functional – it becomes an experience. I’m honored to join the Beautifying Transportation Infrastructure Council and champion inspiring design solutions that reflect the people and communities it serves.”

Vierheilig’s growing list of industry recognitions underscores her role as a leading voice in advancing design-forward, community-centered infrastructure. Recent honors include a Salute to Women in Construction award from the New Jersey Alliance for Action for her contributions to statewide infrastructure investment; Professional Women in Construction’s Salute to Women of Achievement award for her leadership in developing talent and expanding opportunities for emerging professionals; and her election to the National Academy of Construction’s class of 2025 for her impact on design excellence and project delivery.

Since joining STV in 2022, Vierheilig has strengthened the firm’s national buildings group by expanding strategic leadership, deepening interdisciplinary capabilities and sharpening its design direction across key markets. Under her guidance, the team has advanced transformative projects, including site design for Baltimore’s new Harborplace and planning and architectural services for the Walter Rand Transportation Center Transit-Oriented Development in Camden, New Jersey.

STV’s national buildings group provides architecture, engineering, planning and design services for a range of markets, including transportation, justice, federal programs and cities. The practice is committed to delivering innovative, high-performance building solutions that balance functionality, quality and community impact.

About STV

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. Learn more at stvinc.com.

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