40th Anniversary Book 10.5x13.5 FINAL

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alternatives are now enmeshed in discussions of urban planning, global resources, sustainability, public health, walkability, and alternative or new methods of financing. We see in such discussions that the need and application for new automated transit systems will continue to grow—and with it, opportunities for us to remain at the leading edge of the industry. Our understanding of what constitutes a safe and comfortable ride for the passenger, our in-depth knowledge of automated technologies and the integration of transportation systems in dynamic environments—all of these are very adaptable to any new markets that may develop. While our clients around the world are navigating their specific issues, our multi-disciplined staff stand beside them as their technical and strategic advisors. Any number of innovations may come along in the next 40 years. The question on a client’s mind may be, “How do we know that this system is a viable option for us? What are the risks if we invest in new system concepts?” Lea+Elliott answers

those questions through research, expertise, and a keen eye on protecting each client’s interests. This is achieved partly through our performance specifications—those very specifications we wrote as automated transit came into being and which have evolved with the industry; through our continuous relationships with regulatory agencies; and through our participation on the National Fire Protection Association, and on APM, rail, and other transit system standards committees, which establish safety and performance requirements. Our staff is always working on ways to assess and regulate new technologies. In this way, Lea+Elliott remains open to suppliers’ innovations and the emergence of new ideas in transit. Who knows where the transit industry may go; what miracles of ingenuity in automated transportation—like that flying car—may become reality; but no matter where we’re going, Lea+Elliott has the knowledge, the technical expertise and the passion to take transit clients anywhere they want and need to go.

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