Streetcar & Light Rail

Whether you’re building a new rail line or expanding an existing system, streetcar and light rail (LRT) projects are interwoven into our communities and need to accommodate all modes of transportation—including buses, cars, bicycles, and pedestrians—into their design considerations.

With so many moving parts, many stakeholders are involved, including local jurisdictions, Class I railroads, federal agencies, or private interests. It is essential to have a transit consultant who can expertly navigate these complexities, and Kimley-Horn is adept at handling these complicated projects while managing schedules and budgets that honor your time and investment.

Tailored LRT Solutions

With locally built teams featuring planners, environmental specialists, and engineers who live and work in the areas we serve, combined with support from specialty experts for special track design, operational efficiencies, and funding considerations, we deliver highly effective streetcar and LRT solutions that feel uniquely tailored to your community.

Our expertise allows us to seamlessly deliver multiple facets of your project, including designing bridges and retaining walls, coordinating with freight railroads, and building community support. We understand your unique needs and work with stakeholders to build the transit connectivity that keeps your city and economy moving.

Related Projects and Case Studies

Kimley-Horn served as the prime planning and engineering design consultant for SANDAG’s Blue Line light rail renewal.

Blue Line Light Rail Transit Renewal

Kimley-Horn was selected by the San Diego Association of Governments to provide transit-related services for the Metropolitan Transit System's...