Parsons Corp.
Pasadena, CA 91124
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METRO Light Rail Expansion
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Houston, TX
- Approx Contract:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Completed - Jan 2015
- Structure Type:
- Terminal - Airport / Bus / Railroad
Scope Of Work
Serving the largest city in Texas and the fifth-largest metropolitan in the United States, Houston METRO’s vision is to improve mobility, provide alternative transportation options, and enhance economic opportunities that will benefit Houston’s residents and businesses alike. In 2003, citizens demonstrated their support for this ambitious vision by approving a referendum for an expanded, modern transit system and comprehensive plan for a multimodal premium transit network.
Based on our performance on previous Houston METRO projects and on light rail transit (LRT) projects worldwide, Houston METRO chose Parsons for two key roles: managing partner of the (D-B) joint venture and project oversight. We were responsible for designing and building the expanded light rail system—the first transit D-B project led by Parsons—which included three new rail lines totaling 15 mi of LRT, 24 stations, and new storage, maintenance and inspection facilities. We were also responsible for system safety and operational upgrades to the existing 7.5-mi LRT system, acquisition and commissioning of 58 new light rail vehicles, and major renovations to the existing operations center, as well as safety and quality assurance.
