AMTRAK Accessible Station Redevelopment Program
New York, N.Y.
Project Value:
$143M
PP#: 2016-0775
Start & End Dates:
2011 – 2015
Reference:
Mr. Earl Wacker
CH2M Hill/URSJV
Program Manager
Currently (Patrick
Engineering)
3970 Varsity Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
E: Earl.wacker@gmail.com
The Amtrak Accessible Stations Development Program (ASDP) is a nationwide initiative to upgrade passenger rail stations and bring them into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), improving accessibility for travelers with disabilities across Amtrak’s network. Supported by federal funding, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the program encompasses station assessments, design, construction, and post-construction evaluations to remove accessibility barriers and enhance passenger experiences. Through improvements such as accessible platforms, ramps, parking, wayfinding, boarding equipment, and passenger
information systems, Amtrak aims to achieve full accessibility compliance at all stations under its responsibility by 2029.
PACO SERVICES
01. Program and Project Management
02. Professional Engineering Services
03. Field Inspection
04. Contract Administration
05. Cost Control
06. Document Control
07. Administrative Support
08. Technical Staff Augmentation – Amtrack & ARRA funded