Parsons is lead designer for this 7.8-mile-long design-build project that expands light rail access in the
“As a global leader in infrastructure, Parsons is transforming the rail and transit sector by providing innovative, tailored solutions that modernize transportation systems and deliver long-lasting, sustainable benefits to our clients,” said
In addition to being the project’s lead designer, Parsons supplied sustainability management services, including the development of a detailed sustainability management plan. This served as a roadmap for the team and included Sound Transit’s own sustainability design criteria along with three different third-party certifications (LEED for the Federal Way Transit Center and End-of-Line Facility and Envision certification for the entire corridor, inclusive of the three station buildings). The LEED certifications are on track to achieve Silver certification for the FWDS and the End of Line (EOL) Facility.
“We are proud that our team’s commitment to innovation throughout the Envision process helped achieve this unique milestone,” said
Parsons has decades of experience designing, delivering, and protecting the infrastructure that connects our communities around the world, including roads and highways; bridges; passenger and freight rail; public transit; airports; and ports and waterways. The company’s experience includes more than 10,000 miles of roadways, 4,500 bridges, and more than 50 advanced traffic management system deployments that help cities and states improve safety and travel efficiency while also reducing emissions and energy costs to enhance quality of life.
To learn more about Parsons’ rail and transit expertise and sustainable building practices, visit https://www.parsons.com/rail-transit/ and https://www.parsons.com/sustainability-resilience/
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