Laura Grams

Laura works to develop and enhance client relationships and develop staff involved in policy, systems planning, corridor planning and development, funding, and operations and safety. Her work spans all transit modes, including local bus, bus rapid transit, light rail and commuter rail, helping clients develop and implement projects that enhance their communities.

She serves as the program manager for our long-standing General Planning Consultant services contract with Houston METRO. In this role, she directs the day-to-day management of the contract, working closely with both METRO and HDR’s team to improve mobility for Houstonians.

She is most passionate about people and relationships. It is through relationships that we best leverage talents and are successful in building projects that positively affect communities. Her most rewarding experience has been developing and mentoring staff. Laura is also known for her entrepreneurship, developing a patent-pending transit solution that won “Most Likely to Be Implemented Today” at the 2014 American Public Transportation Association Public Transportation Innovation Challenge.

Laura graduated from the 2020/2021 Leadership APTA Class and is actively engaged with the APTA Emerging Leaders Committee as both a member and mentor. She is also an active member of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials.