The LTK-designed train-to-wayside communication system has provided an integrated communications network for the entire system with capability to expand for future line additions. The communications systems included 30 miles of new fiber optic cable, a backbone communications network based on SONET optical networking equipment, a new central monitoring and control facility, a SCADA system for automated monitoring and control of train location and system status, closed-circuit TV surveillance, an ADA-compliant public address and variable message sign system, telephones, a three-mile tunnel radio system, and a 900 MHZ radio system coordinated with the city of Portland’s regional system.

TREX project is one of the largest multimodal projects in the country. The light rail component of this project is expanding the 15 route miles to 34 miles and increasing the existing 29 passenger stations to 42 stations. RTD’s data network needs are unique in that the agency has a requirement to integrate all new communications and information technology components into their existing enterprise network infrastructure. RTD will be the first transit agency to implement a Gigabit Ethernet backbone for LRT communications instead of a Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) system.

LTK is providing communications project management and design support for this complex and unique integration effort. The following Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) components will be integrated into the project:

• Variable Message Signs
• CCTV
• Public Address Systems 

In addition to the Gigabit Ethernet and ITS components, LTK is also providing project management and design support for a new central control system, central control equipment room design, SCADA/RTUs for signaling, TPSS, and facilities, 2 new PBXs, an upgrade to RTD’s CAD/AVL system, and upgrades to the agency’s existing radio system.

Providing preliminary engineering and construction management for modification to existing signal and communications systems and a new line extension on the Denver Light Rail System.

Designed circuit interface to the SCADA communications at ten locations on the Dan Ryan-Red Line under the signal maintenance engineering Task Order Contract.

Providing signal design and construction management on CTA’s Congress Line / Dearborn Subway.  Signal and communications work includes signal block design and headway analysis, circuit design, equipment layout design and fiber optics design.

Trained CTA’s signal maintenance staff.  Developed curriculum and conducted classroom and field instruction.

Provided signal and traction power engineering for the rehabilitation of the south segment of the Green Line. The signaling and train control work included development of design to implement bi-directional signaling between 17th Street and a new 36th Street interlocking.  A design was developed for interlocking modifications to Ashland and 35th Street, along with design to re-wire an existing house for use at another location.

Prepared System Specifications and Contract Drawings for the project including the SCADA System. 

Involved in the 30% design for the Newark Elizabeth Rail Link.  The signal and communications design work included implementation of an ATC system and development of a fiber optics based communications system.

Prepared detailed design specifications for carborne cab signal/ATC systems, including a train performance recorder.

Providing preliminary engineering and construction management for signaling and communications on the new light rail system in Houston.

Performed preliminary signal and communications engineering for the proposed new light rail transit system in Cincinnati, OH.

Preliminary engineering and construction management for signaling and communications.

Performed signal engineering for the proposed new light rail transit system in Seattle, Washington.

Evaluated the existing on-board communications systems of the PA-1, PA-2, and PA-3 rapid transit cars as part of a fleet evaluation.

Reviewed the on-board ATC and communications systems for the optional car order for the Red Line.

Designing the on-board communications and automatic train control systems, SCADA, and control center for the Broad Street Subway Line.

Provided signal design services under a blanket contract for Metra's entire commuter rail system.  Developed block layout and detailed signal circuit design to facilitate a maximum speed of 79 MPH between Tinley Park and New Lenox on the former Rock Island Lines.  Equipment applied to this project includes microprocessor based track circuits and electronic cab signal equipment.

Wrote the specifications for the car-carried radio and public address system. Provided follow-on engineering services for the M-6 fleet procurement.

Inspected carborne signal control and telecommunications equipment manufactured in the U.S. and Europe. Developed maintenance procedures manuals.

Provided engineering services to add centralized traffic control, additional crossovers, central speed control and other improvements to the existing MUNI Metro subway signal system. Performed field engineering services for installation of wayside and carborne signal and communications equipment for control of 100 new LRVs.  Prepared the original detailed design specifications for the signal system for the Twin Peaks Tunnel, Sunset Tunnel and Market Street Subway.

Provided engineering services for the detailed design, installation, test and acceptance of the car borne ATO/ATC for 46 additional PATCO  Lindenwold Line cars.  Provided preliminary engineering and cost estimates for a signal system and communications for proposed route extensions.