Increasing transportation services for Denver residents
With the economic boom Denver is experiencing, the city is searching for new ways to meet transportation demand. This new rail line gives residents a unique opportunity to live near public transportation and will allow developers to build transit-oriented communities around it.
As the lead designer on Phase 1 of Denver Regional Transportation District’s North Metro Rail Line, Stantec designed the $350 million, 13.3-mile first phase. This 18.5-mile electrified commuter rail line connects Denver Union Station to North Adams County, increasing mobility for Denver-area residents.
One of the biggest elements of this project is an 8,500-foot-long elevated track to carry trains over a critical segment of rail, road, irrigation, and environmental conflicts. The North Metro Rail Line also includes the addition of six commuter rail stations in the first phase—and a total of eight stations at design completion—with associated parking and multimodal access integrated with RTD’s bus transit system. The end goal: to seamlessly integrate Denver’s existing public transit system with the new rail extension providing greater mobility for people to get to home, to work, and beyond.
At a Glance
- Offices
Jim Bader, Senior Associate, Transportation
I’m proud that my work helps improve people’s lives, building a better world for current communities and future generations.
Paul J. Bohl, Vice President, Transportation
Transportation design is more than roadway design. It involves consideration of the complete street—for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and the surrounding environment.
Nick Cioffredi, Senior Principal, Transportation
You’d be amazed how many bridges you drive over on a daily basis and don’t realize that you’re on a bridge. My job out there is to keep our neighbors and communities safe.
Victoria Edington, Senior Transportation Engineer
I enjoy being able to work on projects that help the surrounding community, because it’s my community, too.
Scott Rostek, Director, Construction Management
I’ve always had a fascination for bridges, so being able to repair or build new ones is incredible. I love transforming our communities.
Victor Sam, Project Engineer
Water is to be respected; we must put careful thought into what we do with this precious resource—I’m proud to contribute to that thinking.
Matt Wolf, Civil Engineer
My passion for bicycling influences the improvements and decisions I make to shape the design of recreational mobility.
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