Hill International Supports Spokane’s New Transit Option
February 04 2020 - 7:00AM
Hill International (NYSE:HIL), the global leader in managing
construction risk, announced today that it will provide
construction management services to the Spokane Transit Authority
(STA) for the agency’s City Line project. This project involves the
construction of a six-mile, corridor-based bus rapid transit (BRT)
route between Browne’s Addition and Spokane Community College,
connecting through Downtown Spokane and the University District,
including Gonzaga University.
The City Line will provide frequent access
through some of the city’s most significant districts. As an
electric-powered alternative to driving, this bus route will help
cut carbon emissions and reduce traffic in the city. The City Line
project will include the construction of stations with near-level
platforms to facilitate all-door boarding, off-board ticketing
services, real-time signage, as well as distinct branding. On the
street, signal priority for the BRT as well as road upgrades will
improve service, speed, and reliability.
$53.4 million of the $92.2 million City Line
project is funded by the Federal Transit Administration’s Small
Starts grant. This competitive grant is offered in support of
transit projects under $300 million. The remainder of the funding
is split between the state and the STA. In addition to the
substantial improvements to city circulation, the STA anticipates
an approximately $175 million increase in the value of the land and
building improvements through the BRT’s corridor over 20 years,
following the opening of the City Line in the spring of 2022.
“This is an exciting new project for us in
Spokane,” says Hill Vice President Matt Walker. “We’ve already been
privileged to support the region’s growth on many projects,
including eight years of prior work with the STA as well as the
reconstruction of the iconic Spokane Pavilion. Now, drawing on this
local experience, our team will be able to help deliver a highly
impactful transit project and set the stage for future developments
in the heart of Washington’s second most populous city.”
Hill is supporting this project with a full
range of construction management services. Serving as an extension
of the STA team, Hill will provide independent constructability
reviews, support compliance with FTA and program funding
requirements, facilitate a collaborative approach to risk
assessment and quality assurance, prioritize safety in all work
phases, and help ensure schedule optimization. By using local
staffing support, the team will be acquainted with the requirements
and nuances of construction in Spokane.
“I am thrilled about our most recent project win
in Spokane,” says Hill Chief Executive Officer Raouf Ghali. “It is
clear that our team in the region has built Hill an excellent
reputation by reliably and successfully delivering complex work. We
look forward to supporting STA on the City Line project and
demonstrating the value Hill can add.”
About Hill International
Hill International, with approximately 2,700
professionals in more than 50 offices worldwide, provides program
management, project management, construction management, and other
consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors.
Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the
eighth-largest construction management firm in the United States.
For more information on Hill, please visit our website at
www.hillintl.com.
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Hill International, Inc. Elizabeth J. Zipf,
LEED AP BD+C Senior Vice President Hill International, Inc.
One Commerce Square 2005 Market Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 309-7707
elizabethzipf@hillintl.com
Hill International, Inc. Todd Weintraub Senior
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (215) 309-7951
toddweintraub@hillintl.com
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