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90+offices

worldwide

3500+professionals worldwide

200+awards in the last 10 years

350+LEED

projects

about usWith a mission to understand,

innovate, partner and deliver,

EXP provides engineering,

architecture, design and

consulting services to the world’s

built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to

1906, when the earliest of EXP’s

predecessor companies started

its engineering infrastructure

practice.

40+years in alternative

project delivery

transit

As a multidisciplinary practice, EXP offers diverse experience in planning, design, project management and construction phase services for transit projects. We have designed award-winning stations for urban transit systems; provided integrated services for operations centers, maintenance facilities and multi-modal hubs; and led construction phase services such as tunnel monitoring and on-site construction engineering and inspection (CEI). We continue to expand our services and markets to meet the needs of our clients and their communities to improve their transit infrastructure.

Across North America, we have been involved in significant transit programs, have industry leading experts and work with our clients to transform communities one project at a time.

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#29Top 500 Design Firms,

ENR, 2020

50+years of railway + transit

experience

platinum eliteTop 100 Canada’s Biggest Infrastructure Projects

ReNew Canada, 2020

project types

• Bus Facilities

• Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

• Commuter Rail

• Concourses + Stations

• Elevated Rail

• Heavy Rail Transit (HRT)

• High Speed Rail (HSR)

• Light Rail Transit (LRT)

• Maintenance Facilities

• People Movers

• Streetcars

• Subways

services

Stations + Facilities

• Architecture + Design

• Building Structures

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Plumbing + Fire Protection

• Station Technology

• Commissioning

• Construction Management

• Urban Planning + Design

• Land Development

Civil

• Track / Guideway Design

• Transit Structures

• Transportation Planning

• Traffic Engineering + Modeling

• Roadway Design

• Environmental

• Geotechnical

• Survey + Geomatics

• Pre-construction Conditions Surveys

• Instrumentation Installation + Monitoring

• Water + Wastewater

Systems + Specialty Services

• Electrification / OCS

• Communications

• ITS

• Systems Assurance

• SCADA

• Security

• Lighting Design

• Materials Testing

• Construction Engineering + Inspection (CEI)

• Program Management

• Project Management

• Sustainability + LEED

• Health + Safety

95th Street StationChicago Transit Authority Chicago, IL, USA

Located between the north and

southbound lanes of the I-94

Dan Ryan Expressway, the 95th

Street Station is the latest large-

scale project to improve the Red

Line, the CTA’s busiest line. This

multi-phase, multi-modal design-

build project includes renovation

of the existing North Terminal,

construction of an entirely new

South Terminal, reconstruction of

two bridges, a new bus bridge, track

and signal work and various street

level improvements. The existing

95th Street Station remained

fully operational throughout

construction with phased work to

maintain operations.

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fast track construction, maintaining operations

Design work was phased to allow fast-track construction. The existing 95th Terminal remained fully operational throughout construction with phased work to maintain operations. A new two-story South Terminal included CTA offices over the passenger bus and rail facility. The office space included conference, training rooms, locker rooms, and ancillary support spaces.

multi-phase, multi-modal design-build project delivered on budget

The challenge was to provide an iconic gateway design at the southern entrance to the City of Chicago along the Dan Ryan Expressway within the available budget, utilizing foundation systems already designed and installed, and without any break in ongoing construction activities.

National Recognition Award, ACEC, 2020

Honor Award, Transportation, ACEC Illinois, 2020

Best of Year Award, Transportation, Interior

Design, 2019

Distinguished Building Award, AIA Chicago, 2019

recent awards

95th Street Station Team

Montréal Metro Blue Line ExpansionSociété de Transport de Montréal (STM) Montréal, Quebec, Canada

This highly anticipated $4.7B expansion is extending the blue line by 5.8 km, adding five stops in the east-end boroughs of St-Léonard and Anjou. The project will include 6km of underground subway expansion, 5 new stations, 2 bus terminals, attachment center, new underground 1,200 space parking lot and renovation of 20 existing stations.

The government predicts the extension will draw 17,100 new users and result in 5,300 fewer cars on the road. EXP is providing a variety of engineering services as part of the JV team providing preliminary design and project oversight services.

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Sheridan

Wilson

Belmont

Fullerton

Lawrence

Argyle

Berwyn

Bryn Mawr

Addison

CTA Red-Purple ModernizationChicago Transit Authority Chicago, IL, USA

EXP is part of the design-build design team, led by the Walsh-Fluor Joint Venture, responsible for the design and build of phase one of the Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Program.

Rebuilding on an active rail line while maintaining serviceThe full program is being designed and constructed on an active rail system, while maintaining service along the entire length of the Red Line. The project includes rebuilding the Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr stations and all the tracks and support structures for more than a mile adjacent to the stations. Temporary stations will be constructed to accommodate passengers while the new stations are constructed. New bridges, support structures, tracks and 3.2 miles of signal system upgrades will also be constructed.

Red-Purple bypass flyoverEXP is leading design of the Red-Purple bypass, carrying the northbound-to-westbound Brown Line track over the Red-Purple north mainline tracks. The flyover bypass will eliminate train congestion by allowing eight more Red Line trains per hour during rush periods, accommodating up to 7,200 additional customers per hour during rush periods and increasing speeds through the intersection.

Map of the Red-Purple Modernization project scope

track stations

As the largest capital project in CTA’s history this $2.1B project will deliver improved infrastructure and ridership capacity along Chicago’s most utilized transit lines.

CTA Washington/ Wabash Elevated Train StationChicago Transit Authority Chicago, IL, USA

An appropriate expression for a city

that is always moving forward, EXP’s

design for the new Washington/

Wabash station was inspired by the

concept that MOVEMENT is at the

heart of the transit system, and

the “L” is the thread that weaves

through Chicago to connect the

City of Neighborhoods with the

Loop, its iconic landmarks and the

Lakefront parks beyond.

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phasing within a dense urban environment with 13,000+ anticipated daily entries

The design resolves the challenges of constructing a new station in this dense urban environment, while maintaining active transit service in one of the nation’s most heavily traveled transit corridors. The project includes the demolition of two existing transit stations; installation of new and modified track super structure, station fare collection areas, two new 425-foot long platforms, and the signature canopies.

iconic canopy design

The canopy structure consists of a continuous tubular spine supporting closely-spaced transverse ribs of varying length and inclination, which define the canopy’s shape. The spine tube is supported on oval columns that are fixed to the platform framing below through a horizontal couple concept (rather than a conventional base plate).

new facility built on existing

100+ year old tracks

EXP provided significant improvements and modifications of the track-supporting bridge structure itself. Within the project footprint, the design required the full replacement of four separate 50-foot bridge spans. Two of these spans made use of a through plate girder design with tracks directly fixed to the structural steel beams, meeting head clearance demands for the station’s pedestrian circulation below.

“The new gateway to Millennium Park.”

“This station represents the Gold Standard in public transit architecture.”

– Rahm EmanuelFormer Mayor of Chicago

Mies van der Rohe Award, AIA Illinois, 2019

Grand Award, ACEC, 2018

Distinguished Building Award, AIA Chicago, 2018

The Divine Detail Award, AIA Chicago, 2018

Best Projects of 2018, Airports / Transit,

ENR Midwest, 2018

Honor Award – Transportation, ACEC-Illinois, 2018

Award of Merit, Structural Engineers Association of

Illinois (SEAOI), 2018

Gold Award in Architecture Categories / Arches, Bridges,

Viaducts and Gateways, International Design Awards

(IDA), 2018

recent awards

major renewal at Canada’s busiest transportation facility and central hub of GO Transit’s commuter rail service

This restored 1930 historic building is part of an extensive and ongoing multi-year revitalization plan to make Union Station a more efficient and attractive hub for commuters. EXP’s multidisciplinary services, provided during the construction phase, have been integral to the staging and sequencing of this complex restoration project on an operational railway.

The 300,000 SF train shed roof was completely rebuilt, and the north section including tracks 1 + 2 and platform 3 have been

restored to the original historic finish. The centre of the train shed now welcomes visitors with an iconic new 70,000 SF fully-enclosed glass atrium. Sustainable features such as an extensive green roof will reduce the station’s heat island effect. The east and west portions of the remaining train shed roof were also restored and reconstructed utilizing phased construction.

Toronto Union Station

Metrolinx / GO Transit Toronto, ON, Canada

Union Station is the busiest commuter rail train station in Canada, serving over 250,000

passengers every day and connecting them between GO

Transit, VIA Rail, Amtrak and TTC services. The station has been

designated a National Historic Site of Canada since 1975, as well as a

Heritage Railway Station since 1989.

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Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit

Metrolinx / Transit Expansion Toronto, ON, Canada

The Eglinton Crosstown Light

Rail Transit project is one of the

largest transit expansion projects

in Toronto’s history. It will support

future growth across Toronto, and

eventually connect to Toronto

Pearson International Airport. The

25km rapid transit line will run along

Eglinton Avenue, connecting west

to east from Jane Street/Black

Creek Drive to Kennedy Station. The

tunnel portion will be from west of

Keele Street to east of Laird Drive.

EXP’s services include pre-

construction condition surveys

of properties within the zone

of influence of the tunnel

construction, review and supervision

of contractor installations of

movement and geotechnical

monitoring instruments and

monitoring of all instrumentation

during construction. In addition,

EXP worked with station contracting

team to carry out instrumentation

installation and monitoring.

$8.25Bcommuter rail expansion

project and largest rail project under construction in Canada

Metro Transit Bridge Bus Terminal

Halifax Regional Municipality Halifax, NS, Canada

This is the main passenger terminal for HRM Metro Transit - the largest passenger terminal in the Atlantic Provinces - and features lay-by lanes, and bays for 18 bus stops to accommodate the roughly 22,000 daily passengers.

The design features a unique bridge design, with buses passing underneath, and a green roof above leading to the terminal - all seamlessly incorporated into the sloping site.

LEED Silver design

The LEED Silver design provides barrier-free access to the terminal on grade from two different levels. There is a rooftop access via a link to a green roof park, with safe stair and elevator entry to the passenger lounge / waiting areas located at grade below, as well as direct access kiss-n’-ride drop off lanes at the adjacent parking lot.

public involvement through every phase

The project included numerous public involvement meetings prior to and subsequently during design, and these led to a resultant concept that was received extremely well by both the local residents and the community at large.

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Davenport Diamond Rail Grade SeparationMetrolinx / Infrastructure OntarioGreater Toronto, ON, Canada

As part of a greater effort to transform the transportation network in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area over the next decade, this $175M project will transform GO’s rail network into a Regional Express Rail system. As part of the design, build and finance team, EXP’s scope encompasses environmental, geotechnical, track, electrical, mechanical and select structural work.

The overall project encompasses construction of a rail grade separation structure; erection of retaining walls; construction of a temporary diversion track; modification of an existing at-grade crossing to a road under rail grade separation; and replacement of the Bloor Street West Bridge.

Hurontario Light Rail TransitMetrolinx / Infrastructure Ontario

Greater Toronto, ON, Canada

The HuLRT will bring 18 kilometers of fast, reliable, rapid transit as part of an integrated regional transportation network that will cross four major highways

(QEW, 403, 401 and 407) connecting Mississauga and Brampton with the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

Sourced using Infrastructure Ontario’s P3 model, this city-building and region-connecting project will advance the transformation of Hurontario Street into a vibrant, people-oriented corridor, linking communities and accommodating

the major growth anticipated over the next 30 years. The massive scope of is supported by EXP experts in the infrastructure, transportation, buildings,

geotechnical and earth sciences groups, with a focus on the south segment of the alignment and the Operations, Maintenance and Storage Facility (OMSF).

Toronto York Spadina Subway Expansion (TYSSE)Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Toronto and Vaughan, ON, Canada

The $3.2B Toronto York Spadina subway expansion is the largest in 40 years. The extension travels from Downsview north through York University to the City of Vaughan near Highway 7 – over 8.6 kilometers. This major expansion includes 6 new subway stations – Sheppard West, Finch West, York University, Pioneer Village, Highway 407 and the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre. This was the first TTC rapid transit line to cross the City of Toronto boundary.

EXP was retained to provide geotechnical services, including about 130 pre-construction condition surveys of the buildings and other structures along the proposed tunneling route; installation of 14 deep survey benchmarks and

monitoring various instrumentation.

$4.6B commuter rail expansion

18kmof new dedicated rapid transit

$3.2B TTC expansion project-largest in 40 years

8.6kmof expansion distance

$175MDBF commuter rail project with provisions for future electrification

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Réseau de transport métropolitain (RTM) Pointe-Saint-Charles Maintenance Centre

This multi-phase, multi-modal design-build project includes renovation of the existing North Terminal, construction of an entirely new South Terminal, reconstruction of two bridges, a new bus bridge, track and signal work, and various street level improvements.

A new standard for train maintenance

Located near the center of Montréal in a diverse industrial and residential area, this new maintenance center represents a model of integration into its environment.

The center also has a training center, interpretive center and premises for local charitable agencies. Targeting LEED-NC Certification, the building incorporates numerous sustainable features.

Chicago O’Hare International Airport Transit System (ATS)

The Airport Transit System (ATS) at Chicago O’Hare International Airport is an automated people mover that connects passengers from landside to terminal and beyond.

The 2.71-mile ATS links all four terminals – both domestic and international – rental car areas and remote parking area. EXP provided engineering design for the substructure and superstructure, fixed facilities, pedestrian walkways, as well as civil engineering and field survey.

Restricted by congestion at the airport, both above and below ground, the design required several innovative design features, including unique steel crossheads, special bearings, innovative foundations and post-tensioned concrete columns.

This multi award-winning project is integral to the operational efficiency of O’Hare International Airport – ensuring optimal movement into, out of and across all airport facilities.

Bombardier Multifunctional

Test TrackBombardier

La Pocatière, QC, Canada

Design of this in-tunnel

multifunctional electrified test

railway track for Bombardier

is unique in North America.

Featuring design varying from

traditional railway industry

standards, this new test track has

enabled Bombardier to assemble

MPM 10 railcars for Montréal

Metro at their La Pocatière plant.

The design and manufacture of

railway rolling stock, including

metro cars in Montréal, required

a testing phase to deliver a high

quality, safe and reliable product

meeting the highest standards in

the railway rolling stock industry.

Railway infrastructure is

compatible with Montréal metro

tracks for Bombardier to perform

static and dynamic tests on trains

consisting of nine cars for a

total length of 152 meters, while

allowing use of the infrastructure

by traditional railway equipment.

With a mission to understand, innovate,

partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering,

architecture, design and consulting services to the

world’s built and natural environments.

let’s explore the possibilities.