Transit System Planning
DKS Associates provides planning and evaluation services at all levels of transit system development. We have developed transit system standards and priorities, prepared needs assessments using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and travel patterns data, projected patronage, planned routes and schedules, and developed capital improvement programs. Our projects include bus, commuter rail, heavy rail and light rail planning, as well as express bus systems, five-year transit plans, system restructuring studies, transit priority strategies, development of fixed-route bus and shuttle bus services, and Bus Rapid Transit.
Intelligent Transit Systems
DKS plans and designs Intelligent Transportation Systems for a wide variety of transit modes. Recent studies include transit priority techniques, demand/ response technology assessment, smart transit parks, automatic vehicle identification and traveler information systems, automated vehicle location systems, wireless communications systems and system evaluation.
Light Rail Transit
Our national reputation in the field of light rail transit is evident in our involvement in the development of major light rail lines in metro areas including Dallas, Detroit, Denver, Portland, Seattle and numerous California counties. Our firm's expertise covers all aspects of light rail transit planning, design, construction and operation. DKS conducts feasibility analyses and route selection studies, projects patronage and revenue, addresses issues of system alignment and grade separation, analyzes intersection design and safety, and utilizes simulation modeling to assess alternative alignments and operating strategies. Today, traffic signal systems on many light rail transit corridors successfully provide transit priority using DKS designs and timing plans
Transit Centers
Our design experience includes intermodal centers, train stations, train platforms, park-and-ride facilities, maintenance centers, and transit hubs and transfer stations in urban and suburban locations. Our award-winning designs meet ADA and FTA standards, and harmonize with the community to encourage transit use. We are responsive to the needs of transit vehicles and the pedestrians who will use the facility. Our services include project management, preliminary engineering, construction document preparation for civil/traffic/lighting features and construction assistance.
