Transportation
We provide specialized engineering and architectural services for transportation infrastructure, with a focus on airports, transit systems, and port facilities. Our services span from conceptual planning to the detailed design and execution of complex infrastructure projects, enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and user experience.
Airport Infrastructure Design
Automated & Transit Systems
Port & Waterfront Infrastructure
Civil & Structural Engineering
Sustainability & Compliance
Lighting Enhancements
Roadway System Upgrades
Los Angeles World Airports Automated People Mover
John Wayne Airport Airport Improvement Program & On-Call Contract
City of Carson Roadway Enhancements
City of La Cañada Flintridge Traffic Signal Modifications
Los Angeles World Airports Conrac Facility
John Wayne Airport Operations Center
Los Angeles World Airports Pedestrian Bridge & People Mover Station Canopies
John Wayne Airport New On-Site Central Utility Plant
John Wayne Airport New Terminal C & Parking Structure
Los Angeles World Airports
Automated People Mover
IDS Group, Inc. was a key member of the LINXS team awarded the design-build-finance-operate-maintain contract for the Automated People Mover (APM) project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAWA). This pioneering Public-Private Partnership (P3) project delivers a 2.25-mile electric-powered elevated train system connecting six stations — three within the Central Terminal Area (CTA) and three outside — to streamline passenger and employee transit.
The APM provides seamless, free connections to light rail, regional buses, parking facilities, and terminals, enhancing airport accessibility and travel efficiency. Stations inside the CTA link directly to terminals via pedestrian walkways, ensuring smooth, secure passenger flow across the airport complex.
IDS contributed structural engineering expertise, designing several stations, pedestrian bridges, and canopies. Additionally, IDS provided comprehensive structural design review services for the entire elevated light rail system, supporting the successful delivery of this major transportation infrastructure.
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John Wayne Airport
Operations Center
The improvements to JWA Airport Operation Center encompassed numerous improvements including a temporary/redundant Sheriff Airport Operation Center, a temporary/redundant maintenance response/operations center, and the creation of a new consolidated Airport Operations Center to include Maintenance/BPOC spaces, computer room, operations, and Public Affairs spaces.
IDS Group provided a wide range of services from pre-design through occupancy including planning/programming, architectural, structural, mechanical/plumbing, electrical engineering services, and security design services for the $12 million upgrade and adaptive reuse project.
The project was delivered through a CM-at-Risk (CMAR) procurement, requiring close coordination with JWA and the selected contractor from kickoff through construction completion to ensure all deliverables met the expectations of the owner and project stakeholders.
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Security Design
Los Angeles World Airports
Consolidated Rent- A-Car (ConRAC) Facility
IDS Group, Inc. is part of the LA Gateway Partners team selected to deliver the Consolidated Rent-A-Car (ConRAC) facility at Los Angeles International Airport through a Private Partnership (P3) Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) model. This project consolidated 23 scattered rental car locations into a single, strategically located complex near the 405 and 105 freeways.
The facility provides approximately 10,000 rental car storage stalls, 6,600 return stalls, and 3,000 employee and visitor parking spaces. This centralization enhances operational efficiency and improves convenience for airport users and rental car companies alike.
IDS contributed structural engineering services throughout the project, including the design of multiple stations, the APM station interface, and various canopy structures — supporting seamless integration and durable facility construction from inception through completion.
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Los Angeles World Airports
Pedestrian Bridge, People Mover Station Canopies, & APM Bus Shelters
IDS provided structural engineering services for the design of several massive canopy structures which provide shade and shelter at numerous stations along the people mover route. The massive structures are over 20,000 SF supported by large cruciform steel columns which were designed to meet LAWA’s stringent design and seismic performance standards.
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IDS designed several bus shelters throughout the project site with varying architectural styles ranging in size from 200 SF to 1600 SF. The shelters consist of three structural steel L-shaped frames of tubular construction tied together with structural steel tubular sections and supported on three pile footings. The shelters provide a glass curtain wall on the back and glass roofing on the top, with reinforced precast concrete sitting surfaces.
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City of Carson
Roadway Enhancements
IDS is providing engineering solutions focused on pavement adequacy, corridor safety, and ADA accessibility for two significant roadway rehabilitation projects in Carson, California. Drawing on lessons learned from previous projects, IDS has addressed community concerns from businesses, residents, and stakeholders—maximizing public awareness and support to successfully deliver these vital improvements.
Avalon Blvd. Street Improvement (223rd Street to Lomita Boulevard)
This approximately 2-mile project on Avalon Blvd., a north-south two-lane secondary highway through a multi-family residential zone, involved extensive pavement and infrastructure rehabilitation. The scope included roadway section removal and replacement (digouts), asphalt concrete overlay, and concrete reconstruction. Additional work comprised tree removal and replacement, curb and gutter replacement, and repairing sidewalks and driveways to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Special attention was given to designing and improving westerly curb ramps and cross-gutters near Colony Park Dr. and Avalon Blvd. to mitigate standing water issues.
Wilmington Ave. Street Improvement (Lomita Boulevard to 223rd Street)
This corridor rehabilitation involved concrete flatwork reconstruction, removal and replacement of failing pavement sections, and asphalt grinding and overlay. The project also addressed tree removal/replacement, and repairs to sidewalks, driveways, curb ramps, and curb & gutters—all upgraded to comply with ADA requirements.
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John Wayne Airport
Airport Improvement Program & On-Call Contract
IDS Group was initially retained by John Wayne Airport (JWA) during the agency’s $543 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which included the development of the new Terminal C—one of the largest public infrastructure projects in Orange County. Over the course of the program, IDS earned eight project awards recognizing engineering design and innovation excellence, including the prestigious Project of the Year Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Southern California Chapter.
Following the successful completion and operational launch of Terminal C, airport stakeholders —including commercial airlines — requested upgrades and modernization of the existing 300,000-square-foot Terminals A and B to align with the contemporary standards set by Terminal C.
IDS was contracted as the Architect/Engineer (A/E) Prime Consultant to lead the $132 million modernization effort for Terminals A and B. The scope included the reconfiguration and aesthetic upgrade of both terminals through the implementation of 31 distinct upgrade projects. Several projects progressed to 70% construction documentation before transitioning to design-build procurement. Notably, IDS also completed critical seismic upgrade projects as the A/E of Record, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
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John Wayne Airport
New On-Site Central Utility Plant
In response to rising energy costs and declining reliability, John Wayne Airport (JWA) initiated a project to develop a 7-megawatt on-site electric generation plant. This facility was designed to power the entire terminal complex’s electrical load while simultaneously providing heating and cooling via an extensive heat recovery system. Aesthetic considerations were paramount, ensuring the building blended seamlessly with adjacent structures while delivering reliable, efficient energy to the 300,000-square-foot terminal and associated parking facilities with long-term durability, minimal cost, and maximum noise attenuation.
IDS Group developed both interior and exterior layouts to accommodate four 1,750-kW natural gas-fired diesel generators, four absorption chillers, and the comprehensive heat recovery system. Throughout the project, IDS presented JWA with multiple solutions, each offering distinct cost-saving and operational advantages.
In addition, IDS reviewed the building’s structural computer models to ensure compliance with seismic performance standards and designed major structural components and equipment supports in accordance with the airport’s design guidelines. Collaboration with the landscape architect resulted in the integration of “green screens” that visually harmonize the facility with the surrounding environment while also contributing to noise reduction within the plant.
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John Wayne Airport
New Terminal C & Parking Structure
IDS Group, Inc. served as the structural engineer of record for the $400 million terminal expansion and new parking structure at John Wayne Airport. The project included the addition of over 300,000 square feet of new terminal space and construction of a 2,200-car parking facility. IDS worked closely with the architects of record to ensure structural integrity and seamless integration within the existing airport infrastructure.
To accommodate the expansion, an existing parking structure was demolished. IDS designed a protective “crush” zone to safeguard the adjacent Explosive Detection System (EDS) facility from falling debris during demolition. As essential facilities, both the terminal expansion and parking structure incorporated advanced seismic design measures. Utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) interface technology, IDS engineered state-of-the-art energy-dissipating structural members, including Buckling Restrained Brace Frames (BRBF), to enhance the seismic performance and resilience of the new structures.
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City of La Cañada, Flintridge
Traffic Signal Modifications
IDS is providing civil engineering services to design and implement traffic signal improvements at four key locations along the Foothill Boulevard corridor. The project currently includes three primary intersections with an additional secondary location pending stakeholder approval.
Key intersections receiving upgrades include:
Foothill Boulevard at Oakwood Avenue
Foothill Boulevard at Verdugo Boulevard
La Cañada Boulevard and Verdugo Boulevard at Descanso Drive
In addition, IDS prepared a comprehensive Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis for the Foothill Boulevard at Daleridge Road intersection. This analysis supports potential signal installation and the development of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E). The intersection is strategically coordinated with a nearby mid-block pedestrian crossing at St. Francis High School, designed to integrate with the signal system upon approval.
Community outreach efforts are ongoing to ensure stakeholder engagement and project support throughout implementation.
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