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 Automated People Mover Bus Shelters
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 part of the winning LINXS team of the Automated People Mover (APM) project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAWA). The project utilized a Public Private Partnership (P3) Design Build Finance Operate Maintain Delivery Model (DBFOM) was used to construct and operate an APM in the United States.
The APM elevates electric-powered train with six stations (three inside the Central Terminal Area (CTA) and three outside) along a 2.25-mile alignment, conveniently providing travelers and employees a free connection to light rail, regional buses, parking, and terminals. APM stations within the CTA will connect to the terminals via pedestrian walkways.
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Structural Engineering design of several stations, pedestrian bridges and canopies
Structural Engineering design-review services for the 2.25-mile elevated light rail
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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 winning LA Gateway Partners team of the Consolidated Rent- A-Car (ConRAC) project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAWA). The project utilized a Private Partnership (P3) DBFOM delivery method to construct and operate the facility.
The ConRAC facility relocated 23 existing rental car locations scattered around the airport area into one convenient location adjacent to the 405 and 105 freeways. The facility includes 10,000 stalls for rental cars not in use, 6,600 return stalls, and 3,000 spaces for ConRAC employees and visitor parking.
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Structural design of several stations and canopies from project initiation through final construction.
Structural Engineering design of several stations, including the APM station and interface.
Structural Engineering design for several canopy structures.
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Los Angeles World Airports
Pedestrian Bridge & People Mover Station Canopies
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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City of Carson
Roadway Enhancements
IDS is providing engineering solutions to address pavement adequacy, corridor safety, and ADA accessibility to the extent feasible for two large roadway rehabilitation projects in Carson, California. Key takeaways from past projects aided the design development process, addressing concerns raised by businesses, residents, and stakeholders, maximizing public awareness and support for these successful enhancements.
Avalon Blvd. Street Improvement for 223rd Street to Lomita Boulevard
The Avalon Blvd. Street Improvement Project spans from 223rd St. to Lomita Blvd. The project is approximately 2 miles long, on a north-south two-lane secondary highway route zoned for multi-family residential land uses. The project included roadway section removal and replacement (digouts), asphalt concrete pavement overlay, and concrete reconstruction, tree removal and replacement, in addition to replacing damaged curbs and gutter and repairing damaged sidewalks and replacing damaged driveways to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The project also included reviewing and designing westerly curb ramps and cross-gutter improvements to mitigate standing water for Colony Park Dr & Avalon Blvd, located approximately 400 feet north of Scottsdale Dr.
Wilmington Ave. Street Improvement from Lomita Boulevard to 223rd Street
The Wilmington Street Improvement Project spans from Lomita Blvd. to 223™ St. and included concrete flatwork reconstruction, failing roadway section removal and replacement (digouts), asphalt concrete pavement grind and overlay, tree removal and/or replacement, and repair of damaged sidewalks, driveways, curb ramps and curb & gutters to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
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DURING
DURING
Los Angeles World Airports
Automated People Mover Bus Shelters
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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John Wayne Airport
Airport Improvement Program & On-Call Contract
IDS was retained by John Wayne Airport (JWA) when the agency initiated the $543 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP) that included the airport’s new Terminal C. The expansion was considered one of the largest public infrastructure projects in Orange County. Eight (8) project awards were presented to IDS for engineering design and innovation excellence, including the Project of the Year Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers – Southern California Chapter.
Over the years, IDS Group played an integral role in providing architectural and engineering services to the airport for various task order assignments as part of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). After Terminal C was completed and successfully operational, the end users including commercial airliners requested the Airport upgrade and reuse of the 300,000 SF terminal. Terminals A & B were outdated and needed the aesthetics and features upgraded to the modern standard established in the new Terminal C.
IDS was contracted as the A/E Prime Consultant for the improvements. IDS’ involvement in the $132 million project involved the reconfiguration of Terminals A and B, including the implementation of thirty-one (31) different upgrade projects. Some of these were completed to 70% of construction documents and turned into design-build procurements. Other projects such as the seismic upgrade projects of Terminals A & B were completed by IDS as the A/E of Record.
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John Wayne Airport
New On-Site Central Utility Plant
As a result of increasing costs and decreasing energy reliability, JWA initiated a project for a 7-Megawatt on-site electric generation plant capable of handling the entire terminal complex electrical load, while simultaneously providing heating and cooling through an extensive heat recovery system. The aesthetics of the building needed to blend with the surrounding buildings while providing reliable and efficient energy for the 300,000 SF terminal and associated parking structures at minimal cost and with long-term durability and maximum noise attenuation.
IDS Group developed interior and exterior layouts to house the four 1750-kW natural gas-fired diesel generators, four absorption chillers, and the associated extensive heat recovery system. IDS provided JWA with multiple solutions with unique cost savings and operational benefits.
IDS reviewed the structural computer models for the building’s seismic performance and designed the major structural elements and equipment supports following the Airport’s design guidelines. IDS also coordinated with the landscape architect to include “green screens” that helped the facility blend in with the surrounding built environment and landscaping and reduce noise within the facility.
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John Wayne Airport
New Terminal C & Parking Structure
IDS Group, Inc. was the structural engineer of record for the new terminal expansion and new parking structure at John Wayne Airport. IDS worked closely with the architects of record on the $400 Million expansion which included the addition of over 300,000 SF of space to the existing terminal and the construction of a 2,200-car parking structure.
An existing parking structure was demolished to provide needed space for the new terminal and a “crush” zone was designed to protect the existing EDS (explosive detection system) facility from falling objects during deconstruction. Designed as essential facilities, IDS used BIM interface modeling to design the state-of-the-art energy-dissipating structural members (Buckling Restrained Brace Frames) to enhance the seismic performance of the structures.
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City of La Cañada, Flintridge
Traffic Signal Modifications
IDS is providing civil engineering services to construct improvements for four (4) traffic signal improvement locations, including three primary locations and a secondary location pending stakeholder approval.
Foothill Boulevard at Oakwood Avenue
Foothill Boulevard at Verdugo Boulevard
La Cañada Boulevard, and Verdugo Boulevard at Descanso Drive
Additionally, a Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis was prepared for potential signalization and PS&E preparation for the Foothill Boulevard at Daleridge Road intersection, which will function in concert with the closely-spaced adjacent mid-block pedestrian crossing at St. Francis High School, which will be integrated with the signal system if the traffic signal is approved. Community outreach is also being conducted.
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