Arcadis announced Nov. 24 that it has been selected by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's New York City Transit to restore the city's subway system to pre-Sandy conditions and protect it against future storms. Under the five-year, $26 million task order contract, Arcadis will produce and implement innovative flood resiliency designs for subway stations, tunnels, bus depots, public areas, and more for North America's largest transportation network.
Upon completion of the project, commuters, families and communities that make up the 15 million people served by the MTA NYCT will have a safer, more reliable subway system that meets the high standards they've come to expect, improves mobility, and enhances their quality of life.
"Being chosen by NYCT for this massive and important public infrastructure project reinforces Arcadis' lead position in water management and flood proofing," said Peter Glus, city executive in New York for Arcadis US. "Improving mobility, connecting people and driving economic development in New York City is one way Arcadis creates exceptional and sustainable outcomes for our clients."
Recent severe weather has put additional strain on the nation's aging infrastructure. Investment like that of NYCT in its transit network will provide communities with reliable infrastructure for years to come.
