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a price analysis; and provided in-plant inspection throughout
production. The procurements comply with FTA requirements
including Buy America. The buses were Altoona tested and meet
ADA standards. The bus contracts are valued at $7 million.
Lea+Elliott Manager of Transportation Projects Bill Parsley
is serving as the firm’s project manager for the U.S. Virgin Islands
New Bus Project.
Lots of Movement Happening at Orlando Airport
ORLANDO - The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) is
undertaking two large APM projects at Orlando International
Airport (MCO). The first project is the replacement of the existing
APM operating systems that serve both Airsides 1 and 3 of the
North Terminal Complex (NTC) and modifying the associated
infrastructure. The second project is the design and construction
of a new landside South Airport APM Operating System (OS) that
will connect the future South Airport APM Complex with the
existing NTC.
The existing Airside 1 & 3 APM systems are dual-lane shuttles
with an approximate length of 2,000 feet on each guideway lane
and currently utilize 3-car Bombardier CX-100 train consists.
Airsides 1 & 3 began service in 1981 and some subsystems were
subsequently remanufactured and replaced in 1998. The Airside 1
& 3 project includes replacement of all vehicles, running surfaces,
central control equipment in the Airport’s Operations Control
Center, and all other required subsystems (communications,
command and controls, power distribution, station doors, etc.).
Modifications will also be made to the existing APM stations,
guideway and other facilities, as required, to accommodate the
proposed APM operating system. A major challenge of this project
is that Airsides 1 & 3 are must-ride systems.
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PHX Sky Train® Serving All Terminals
PHOENIX - In December 2014, the PHX Sky Train® began
passenger service to all Sky Harbor terminals through
an additional 3,500 feet of new guideway and a new
station at Terminal 3. This expansion also provides a new
walkway from the Terminal 3 station to Terminal 2 to
allow direct Terminal 2 access to the station. The system
design allows for an expansion to the Rental Car Center
in the future. Lea+Elliott is the System Consultant for the
PHX Sky Train®.
U.S. Virgin Islands Begins Operating New Buses
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - “With Lea+Elliott’s assistance,
we have definitely improved the quality of public
transportation in the U.S. Virgin Islands,” said
Karole Ovesen-McGregor, Deputy Commissioner of
Transportation, Department of Public Works.
On Oct. 3, 2014, the U.S. Virgin Islands retired its
old buses and placed 10 new heavy-duty buses and 12 new
medium-duty buses into service. Lea+Elliott worked closely with
managers from VITRAN, who operate and maintain the buses,
and the Department of Public Works to specify buses that would
meet the unique requirements of St. Thomas, St. John and St.
Croix. For example, the doors and wheelchair lifts are on the
left side of the buses since traffic drives on the left side of the
road. Careful attention was paid to vehicle dimensions and the
turning radius; the buses provide excellent maneuverability
on the narrow streets in town. The buses also feature superior
gradability and braking to negotiate the steep mountain roads,
and heavy-duty air conditioning to provide a comfortable
ride. In addition to writing the technical specifications,
Lea+Elliott supported the Virgin Islands in all aspects of these
procurements, which utilized a competitive Request for
Proposals (RFP) method. Lea+Elliott provided cost estimates;
wrote the RFPs, including training and warranty requirements;
identified and solicited prospective proposers; responded to
requests for alternatives; helped evaluate proposals; performed
A new 29-foot heavy duty bus.
Opening Day of the PHX Sky Train
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expansion.
From left to right: L+E Chairman Diane Jones; City of Phoenix Deputy Aviation Director, Operations Steve
Grubbs; former City of Phoenix Aviation Program Manager Anne Kurtenbach; and L+E Senior Associate
Darryl Jaquess.
