Detroit awards contracts for new Streetcar line

[spuwho]

I am curious to know if our new DIA CEO had anything to do with this public/private joint venture in Detroit?

Ocklawaha, perhaps you should pin Mr. Wallace down on this?

Contract awarded for Detroit streetcar line
Trains NewsWire Published: October 3, 2013
DETROIT – The city of Detroit has awarded a contract to Parsons Brinckerhoff for design review and construction quality assurance services for the Woodward Avenue Streetcar Project.

The 3.2-mile streetcar line is being designed and built by M-1 Rail, a consortium of businesses and local organizations, in partnership with the city of Detroit and the Michigan Department of Transportation. The route will run along Woodward Avenue from the city's downtown, through midtown, to the New Center area, and includes 11 stations with connections to Amtrak and the Detroit People Mover.

Under the contract, Parsons Brinckerhoff is assisting the city with reviews of the project's design plans, design criteria manual, and design specifications. The firm will also act as the city's representative for quality assurance during construction of the project.

The Woodward Avenue Streetcar Project is funded from foundation, corporate, institutional, and Detroit Development Authority sources, along with a $25 million federal grant.

Parsons Brinckerhoff conducted a supplemental environmental assessment for the project, which received an amended record of decision in April. Construction is expected to start in mid-October with completion in fall 2015.

[thelakelander]

Doubt it. This project was in the works well before Wallace came to Detroit.