Bus Rapid Transit
Your city's bus rapid transit journey
We help navigate your city's bus rapid transit (BRT) journey. From initial planning to design and construction, our team is dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and community-focused transit solutions. With our extensive experience and innovative approach, we help every BRT project we undertake meet the highest standards of quality and performance.
We design and consult on high-capacity BRTs for mixed traffic and exclusive lane scenarios, allowing for faster travel and more flexible routes when compared with conventional bus systems. Often a more economical solution than rail options, we design BRTs with lower capital cost per passenger. Looking to the future, we include sustainability measures in our projects, such as bioswales and transit-adjacent bikeways, to maintain a BRT line’s viability.
Our team also designs BRT stations to promote transit awareness and ridership. Working with our clients, we evolve their BRT stations from enhanced bus stops to multi-modal hubs, integrating first-last mile opportunities, community orientation and wayfinding, and safety measures to enhance the rider experience.
In all our BRT projects, we develop systems that provide true value to our clients and public transit riders.
Planning
Effective planning is the cornerstone of a successful BRT project. We offer comprehensive transit planning services that encompass route selection, station placement, and integration with existing transit systems. Our team conducts thorough feasibility studies and community consultations to align the BRT system with the city's mobility goals and address the needs of residents. We also provide strategic advice on funding and financing, helping cities secure the necessary resources to bring their BRT vision to life. Read MoreDesign
Designing a BRT system requires a meticulous approach to deliver functionality, safety, and user experience. Our design team specializes in creating high-capacity BRT systems that include dedicated lanes, state-of-the-art stations, efficient ticketing systems, and sustainability measures. Our designs also focus on promoting transit awareness and ridership by evolving BRT stations into multi-modal hubs that integrate first-last mile opportunities, community orientation, and wayfinding. Read MoreConstruction
We provide comprehensive construction management services to execute every aspect of the project smoothly and efficiently. Our team oversees the BRT construction process, from site preparation to final inspections, supporting the highest standards of quality and safety. We also offer program management services to coordinate various interested parties and streamline project delivery. Read about how our team provided construction management services to improve north-south mobility in the Western San Fernando Valley. Read More
Our People
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David Thatcher
Vice President, Transportation
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Ralph DeNisco
Senior Principal
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Patrick M. McKelvey
Senior Principal, Buildings
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Jason Schrieber
Senior Principal
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Ken Anderson
Vice President, Buildings, Civic Sector Leader
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Andrew Boucher
Senior Associate
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Matthew Alexander
Senior Associate, Transportation
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