Stantec selected to lead construction management for zero-emission Blue Line Bus Rapid Transit in Indianapolis
14 Juni 2022 - 12:45PM
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Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and
engineering, has been selected to lead construction management for
the US$220 million Blue Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in the
City of Indianapolis. Once completed, it will be the city’s third
BRT route, providing critical connections to the airport, the
existing Red Line and planned Purple Line, and other frequent and
local bus routes in the system. The 24-mile, all battery-electric
bus system will follow the path of the existing Route 8, providing
safer and more reliable services to communities that rely on
transit and have the largest concentration of zero-car
households.
“We are delighted to partner with a leader like Stantec for the
third phase of our Bus Rapid Transit implementation. The Blue Line
is a critical component of the Marion County Transit Plan,” said
Jennifer Pryz, chief development officer at IndyGo. “This project
will change the way our residents and visitors use public
transportation in Indianapolis, especially to and from the
airport.”
In partnership with Shiel Sexton and Shrewsberry, Stantec will
provide construction management services for the roadway, stations,
and utilities, as well as overall integration. The firm is
committing to a 25% disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE)
participation goal to build diversity into the project supply
chain. Stantec has extensive experience supporting DBE
participation in large-scale transit projects, such as the Red and
Purple Modernization Program in Chicago, the Long Island Rail Road
Expansion in New York, and the Purple Line Extension project in Los
Angeles.
As with many BRT projects, the implementation of dedicated BRT
lanes and construction of the stations will require navigating
several critical challenges, including mitigating utility
conflicts, maintaining access and circulation during construction,
and ensuring that system integration for communications and signals
is operational prior to service. Stantec will leverage its
experience on previous BRT projects as well as lessons learned from
IndyGo’s Red Line implementation to successfully deliver the
project.
A major source of funding for the Blue Line is the Federal
Transportation Agency’s (FTA) Capital Investment Grants Program,
totaling US$100 million. Following federal guidelines on how the
funding is used is critical to the project’s successful completion.
Stantec brings extensive experience in FTA project delivery, from
project development to entry to engineering and through full
construction.
Stantec’s project team will rely on a strong presence in
Indiana, supported by expertise from across North America. The Blue
Line BRT is another project that will reinforce that presence in
the state, including water, environmental services, and buildings
disciplines in addition to transportation.
“The Blue Line BRT Project demonstrates an important investment
in communities that need transit, and BRT is particularly
well-suited to medium-sized cities looking to make effective
infrastructure investments,” said Brian Norris, senior vice
president and construction project manager at Stantec. “We are
excited to partner with IndyGo because we understand that providing
equitable service is the foundation that guides the decision-making
process in every stage of a project, from planning through to the
end of construction.”
Stantec’s Transit team has delivered over 15 linear BRT projects
from inception into construction across North America and is
currently or has recently been involved in BRT projects or studies
in Los Angeles, CA; Boston, MA; Cleveland, OH; Jackson, WY;
Toronto, ON; and Calgary, AB.
Learn more about Bus Rapid Transit at Stantec.
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