transit + passenger rail
our expertise
Patrick’s transit and passenger rail experts understand our clients’ needs for predictability and increased safety in their operations. Our staff has in-depth experience in grade crossings, rail + bridge design, rail intermodal and terminal facilities, electrical design/engineering, and overall program and project management. Using APTA and AREMA standards, and with a ceaseless focus on safety and efficiency, we assist clients in addressing their challenges while identifying the life cycle cost of their infrastructure. Many of the nation’s top passenger and transit systems, including METRA and NICTD in the greater Chicagoland metro area, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in Boston, and the Chicago Transit Authority; state departments of transportation; and the nationwide operations of Amtrak; trust Patrick to provide innovative and tested solutions for a wide variety of transit and passenger rail projects.
our disciplines
Program Management + Project Controls
Engineering + Design
Electrical Engineering + Power System Studies
Renewable Energy + Design
Construction Management + Inspection
Bridge + Structural Design
Track Layout + Design
Feasibility Studies
Capacity Improvements
Intermodal, Terminal, Yard + Siding Design
Constructability + Cost Estimating
Alternative Delivery + Value Engineering
Safety Certification + Closeout
Geospatial Services + Asset Management
Owner's Representative Services
Public/Private Coordination
Strategic Advisory Services
our projects
Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) | Double Track
The existing South Shore Line (SSL) is a vital transportation link connecting Northwest Indiana to Chicago. As part of their 20-Year Strategic Business Plan, the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) proposed improvements to approximately 25 miles of the SSL located in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties in Indiana. The project included the addition of a new second mainline track on the route, forcing the relocation of the existing street-running tracks along 10th and 11th Streets in Michigan City, Indiana. These improvements allow the SSL to add trains for more frequent service, to reduce delays, and to improve travel times. As part of a team, Patrick was selected for the Preliminary Engineering phase and developed the 30% design and cost estimates to satisfy Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements for entry into Final Engineering. Following the approval to enter the New Start Engineering phase of the FTA’s Capital Investment Grant Program, Patrick (as part of team) developed final contract plans and specifications and secured critical environmental permits. Various disciplines contributed to this effort, including survey, environmental/permitting, civil, track, structures, geotechnical, roadway/traffic, parking, utilities, and agency coordination.