As part of a Joint Venture, DART selected LAN as GEC for the build-out of their 25-mile LRT system to the cities of Richardson, Plano, and Garland. The line to Garland, identified as the NE corridor or Blue Line Extension, is approximately 12.5 miles long, and was constructed with all local funds. The line to Richardson and Plano, or Red Line Extension, is also 12.5 miles long, and included federal funds.

Each LRT corridor included three contract packages, and total system contracts for Track and Landscaping services. The design schedules were aggressive, with each of the eight contract packages allowing about one year for design. The two corridors included 14 grade separation structures, six major bridge structures including two that spanned IH 635, four aerial stations, and nine at-grade stations with park-and-ride lots at many of the stations. Extensive drainage studies were required to meet new design requirements without changes to upstream or downstream property owners. The total program was completed six months ahead of schedule and $75M below budget.

LAN augmented DART’s in-house engineering staff, with over 100 staff co-located in the DART office and managed over 50 subconsultants through the length of the project.