BHRA is not only an advocate
group and historical resource – we are also certified (by the State of
New York) to design and build electric railways. We specialize in
Streetcar systems.

Bob Diamond founded BHRA
in the 1980s and since then has been a tireless advocate for sensible
and efficient rail projects in the New York area.  Diamond’s areas
of expertise are: modern and historic streetcar systems, urban and rail
transit history, tunnel construction and electric railway technology.
Bob Diamond studied electrical engineering at Pratt Institute.

Brian Kassel joined BHRA
in 2001. Brian’s areas of expertise are urban planning, urban design,
construction management, railway route planning, educational outreach and cartography. Brian has
co-written (with Bob Diamond) BHRA’s online materials from 2001 through
the present.  Brian is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo’s school of
Architecture and Planning.  Brian also has degrees from NYU & Columbia
University.