Walter Strakosch, 1928-2015
06/27/15
Walter Strakosch,
long-time TRANSDEF Board member and Secretary, and
former Federal Transit Administration planner, died
May 30th, 2015 in San Clemente, CA, where he had
moved to be near his grandchildren.
Walter dearly loved roller coasters, and rode them till quite late in life. As a member of Marin Advocates for Transit, he proposed a reversible lane alternative for Highway 101. Caltrans adopted it, and was about to build it when additional funding became available, making it possible to add both north and south HOV lanes.
Walter was passionately interested in the development of high-speed rail in California. He attended HSR Board meetings for over a decade, and frequently wrote to the Authority Board of Directors.
A memorial service was held June 27th in his church in Sausalito, where he was much loved as the head usher. He will be greatly missed.
Walter dearly loved roller coasters, and rode them till quite late in life. As a member of Marin Advocates for Transit, he proposed a reversible lane alternative for Highway 101. Caltrans adopted it, and was about to build it when additional funding became available, making it possible to add both north and south HOV lanes.
Walter was passionately interested in the development of high-speed rail in California. He attended HSR Board meetings for over a decade, and frequently wrote to the Authority Board of Directors.
A memorial service was held June 27th in his church in Sausalito, where he was much loved as the head usher. He will be greatly missed.