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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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