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transportation system. Initial construction to install CBTC on test tracks is scheduled to begin in late 2022. Work at BART’s central control facilities is forecast for 2023. Lea+Elliott is proud to work with BART and other CBTC team members as a subconsultant on all Design Support During Construction (DSDC) consultant teams. Lea+Elliott staff provide commercial and technical expertise on a range of items including network design, integration with BART vehicles, existing systems and facilities and installation design. Lea+Elliott looks forward to continuing this work as the project moves from construction into testing and commissioning. LAX reaches major milestone on the APM System LOS ANGELES – Transformation continues at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with major achievements on the APM system. With the structural completion of the 2.25- mile guideway and progress on the passenger stations– travelers at LAX can see the long-awaited APM system coming to life. Construction of the Maintenance & Storage Facility (M&SF) continues with preparation for electrification, which will power the facility to allow train car testing operations to begin later this year. When complete, the M&SF will serve as the hub of operations and maintenance of the APM trains and system. Earlier this year, placement of the third of six pedestrian bridges that will connect airport terminals to APM stations in the CTA was completed. Los Angeles World Airports’ Deputy Executive Director, Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP), Jake Adams said, “As the Airport continues to undergo major landside and airside modernization efforts, these pedestrian bridges are a prelude to the future of connected travel at LAX.” In the next few months, systems testing is set to begin as train cars arrive at the M&SF.

Mayor Eric Garcetti, center, unveiled the first APM train car at an event Aug. 2, 2022. Image credit: LAWA

Inside the new APM Maintenance & Storage Facility Image credit: LAWA

As the APM System Consultant, Lea+Elliott is providing design and construction oversight support to LAWA for the APM Operating System, which includes guideway, stations, M&SF, and power at LAX as well as vehicle manufacturing, wayside equipment manufacturing, and software development for the Automatic Train Control system.

Diane Woodend Jones appointed to Vice Chair of Eno Center for Transportation’s Board of Directors

Lea+Elliott Chairman Diane Woodend Jones has been appointed as Vice Chair of the Eno Center for Transportation’s Board of Directors. The Eno Center for Transportation’s Board of Directors are all distinguished leaders from the public and private sectors across all modes of the transportation industry. Eno Center for Transportation is respected for providing expert research and independent perspective on transportation policy as well as exemplary professional development and leadership programs for transportation industry professionals. Diane is the Chairman of the Board and Executive Vice President of Lea+Elliott. Throughout her career, she has

led large-scale infrastructure programs in the public transit and aviation sectors. In addition to her corporate governance and management role with Lea+Elliott, Diane’s service on several other transportation industry boards includes the Mineta Transportation Institute and WTS International.

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