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SEARCHThe original contract, valued at $100,000, began in 2010 and was set to expire in April 2011. The contract has been extended through the end of 2011 with nearly $200,000 in additional contract budget awarded.
Oakland, Calif.-based Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) extended its contract with Gannett Fleming Project Development Corp. (GFPDC) for project management advisory services for the East Bay Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.
GFPDC, an affiliate of Gannett Fleming, Inc., provides complete design-build and program and construction management services to owners in both the public and private sectors.
GFPDC is providing AC Transit with advice for its major capital projects, support for the selection of the BRT design consultant, development of the project management plan, oversight of the planning and design consultants and third-party coordination support with local agencies and the Federal Transit Administration.
The original contract, valued at $100,000, began in 2010 and was set to expire in April 2011. The contract has been extended through the end of 2011 with nearly $200,000 in additional contract budget awarded.
Construction on all four stations is beginning now and is anticipated to be completed by spring 2028.
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The beginning of the final BRT segment advances construction across all five segments, reflecting steady progress toward shorter travel times, improved accessibility, and a more dependable connection to jobs, businesses, and community destinations.
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The changes are designed to reduce overall travel time, shorten wait times, and get customers to their destinations more quickly.
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The visit is part of the SF Fed's ongoing engagement with major employers and industries across Southern California and, more broadly, the western U.S. to better understand regional economic conditions and business outlooks.
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Advances in data and analytics are giving transit agencies new opportunities to refine maintenance practices, improve efficiency and make more informed decisions about asset performance.
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Today’s riders—and the communities you serve—expect more from public transit. While ADA compliance is required, leading transit agencies know that true accessibility also means delivering dignity, efficiency, and a better rider experience. This whitepaper reveals why forward thinking agencies nationwide choose the Low Floor Frontrunner as their first choice for ADA compliant vehicles—setting a new standard with passenger first design, faster boarding, improved safety, and unmatched operational performance.
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In Part 2 of a two-part conversation, AC Transit’s director of maintenance joins co-hosts Alex Roman and Mark Hollenbeck to discuss his maintenance team’s work with various types of vehicle, training, augmented reality, and more.
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Under this extension, Keolis will continue to manage and operate fixed-route bus service across the East Valley, serving communities including Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, the town of Gilbert, parts of Phoenix, and the Gila River Indian Community.
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The new network reflects extensive input from riders and the community through Reimagine DART on what matters most in public transit — and those priorities are reflected in the changes ahead.
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A new bus lane project aims to improve reliability on one of King County Metro’s busiest and most congestion-prone corridors.
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