Burns provides design and construction solutions to various transportation authorities to help maintain, improve and expand their facilities and infrastructure. Our experience and understanding of the client’s needs and goals enable us to deliver fully integrated services.

People use public transportation as a viable and economic alternative to congested automotive travel and costly parking fees. Buses, trains, trolleys and subways move people to work and recreation. As a result, capital improvements and service expansions are underway to accommodate the growth in public ridership and transportation authorities are working to maintain and serve their communities.

Our services include:

  • Conceptual planning studies for transit facilities and right-of-way studies, including feasibility studies, and alternatives and life cycle cost benefit analyses.
  • Facility and infrastructure condition inspections and surveys for rail and bus facilities.
  • Project and construction management services.

Burns performs services for various types of facilities and infrastructures, including:

  • Bus garages and maintenance facilities
  • Rail shop and yard facilities
  • Passenger stations and terminals
  • Automated People Mover Systems
  • Railroad traction power (3rd rail, overhead, catenary)
  • Electrical substations (AC and DC) and distribution
  • Communications and security systems
  • Street/highway lighting and utilities
  • Intelligent vehicle highway systems

Key Clients

  • Amtrak
  • Delaware River Port Authority
  • Denver RTD
  • Federal Transit Administration
  • Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority
  • New Orleans RTD
  • Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
  • Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
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Testimonials

“Burns maintains regular contact with the customer, is highly knowledgeable, and is very involved with projects.”

— Jeff Rogers, Balfour Beatty Rail, Inc.

“Burns provides better communication and closer relationships, which lead to better outcomes all around. With Burns, the client knows who to talk to to get results.”

— Ron Smith, L.K. Comstock & Company

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