The December 2024 Transportation Market Recap is a recap of some of the most interesting and useful transit industry news from the previous month. It contains updates on trending blogs from top AEC firms and notable projects.
Here are some recent, notable Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs). FirmoGraphs has deconstructed the CIPs into data elements, along with available project descriptions. Please feel free to request a meeting and review the data live in our business intelligence application.
In the CIP covering the 2024-2025 fiscal years, Solano Transportation Authority, California, detailed plans to spend nearly $9.5 billion on capital projects, an increase of 55% from $6.2 billion in its 2023-2024 CIP. The current CIP has 61 line items, compared to 56 line items in the prior CIP. The table below breaks down Solano Transportation Authority's planned capital spending by business area for its last two CIPs.
Planned spending increased with funding towards ongoing projects, including the top project, the SR 37 Corridor, which increased by $4 billion as well as five more projects were added in the recent period.
Solano Transportation Authority, California, has one notable line item valued at over $1 billion and four at over $100 million. The largest line item is the SR 37 Corridor, worth $8.5 million. Other notable line items include:
Click Here to See Solano Transportation Authority, California, CIP
In the CIP covering the 2025 fiscal year, the Raleigh-Durham International Airport detailed plans to spend $843 million on capital projects, an increase of 26% from $669 million in its 2024 CIP. The current CIP has 45 line items, compared to 39 line items in the prior CIP. The table below breaks down Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s planned capital spending by business area for its last two CIPs.
Planned spending in the Parking category increased by 211% due to the nearly $100 million expansion of Park Economy 3. The Terminal category also increased by 164%, funding the ongoing Terminal 2 Landside Expansion Program and the new T2 Airside Restroom Refresh, which includes demolishing and rebuilding airside toilet facilities with updated interior architecture and systems.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has one line item over $100 million and three over $20 million. The largest is the Park Economy 3 Expansion, valued at $140 million, which includes a 7,000-space expansion of the existing facility, lighting, signage, bus shelters, a Customer Amenity Building (CAB) for law enforcement and parking operations, and enhanced security systems. Other notable line items include:
Click Here to See Raleigh-Durham International Airport, North Carolina, CIP
In the CIP covering the 2025-2030 fiscal years, City of Farmington Hills, Michigan, detailed plans to spend $280 million on capital projects, a decrease of 24% from $386 million in its 2024-2029 CIP. The current CIP has 225 line items, compared to 194 line items in the prior CIP. The table below breaks down Farmington’s planned capital spending by business area for its last two CIPs.
Planned spending in the Transportation category decreased by 55% due to projects nearing completion. Parks & Recreation also decreased largely for the same reason.
Farmington Hill has only one line item valued at over $15 million. The line item is the Richland Gardens Area Project, worth $20 million, under the Local Roads category.
Click Here to See City of Farmington Hills, Michigan CIP
In the CIP covering the 2025-2030 fiscal years, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, District of Columbia detailed plans to spend $11.2 billion on capital projects, a decrease of 9% from $12.4 billion in its 2024-2029 CIP. The current CIP has 117 line items, compared to 144 line items in the prior CIP. The table below breaks down Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s planned capital spending by business area for its last two CIPs.
Numerous business areas experienced declines in spending. Particularly notable was the 20% decrease in Stations and Passenger Facilities, attributed to ongoing projects. Furthermore, the Bridge Rehabilitation Program saw a reduction of $117 million within the Track and Structures Rehabilitation category, leading to a 17% decrease in planned expenditures.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, District of Columbia has five notable line items valued at over $100 million. This project involves replacing the aging Northern Bus Garage, resolving structural concerns, optimizing space, and accommodating approximately 150 buses. It may also incorporate retail or public spaces and will be capable of supporting 100% zero-emission buses. Other notable line items include:
Click Here to See Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, District of Columbia, CIP
In the CIP covering the 2025-2029 fiscal years, City of Overland Park, Kansas, detailed plans to spend $312 million on capital projects, an increase of 8% from $289 million in its 2024-2028 CIP. The current CIP has 167 line items, compared to 163 line items in the prior CIP. The table below breaks down Overland Park’s planned capital spending by business area for its last two CIPs.
Planned spending in the Residential Street Program increased by 29% due to the 2028 Neighborhood Streets Reconstruction Program, which was increased by $16 million. Funding for Public Equipment also increased, supporting new projects such as the 2029 Radio Replacement project.
Overland Park has three notable line items valued at over $10 million, all belonging to the Thoroughfares category. The largest line item is the Switzer Road, 167th to 179th, worth $24 million. The project includes reconstruction of Switzer Road from 167th Street to 179th Street to an improved two lane thoroughfare standards with curb and gutter, storm sewers, and sidewalks. It also includes a bridge over Coffee Creek and roundabouts at 175th Street and 179th Street. The other two line items include:
Click Here to See City of Overland Park, Kansas, CIP
To stay abreast of industry marketing trends, we regularly review blogs of the nation's top consulting and construction firms. These are some notable customer-focused blogs in December.
Summary: On December 11, 2024, Parsons Corporation announced in a blog post that it has been awarded a $23 million contract by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to provide engineering and inspection services for structure construction projects in Districts 1, 2, and 3-North. This contract, which offers 'as needed' services, will support a variety of projects, including roadway rehabilitation, new facility construction, and improvements to existing infrastructure. Parsons has been working with Caltrans for decades, with a history of delivering construction engineering and inspection services for bridge and infrastructure projects. The company's efforts aim to improve California's transportation system and ensure the state is prepared for major events like the Olympics and World Cup. Parsons' expertise spans over 10,000 miles of roadways, 4,500 bridges, and advanced traffic management systems, contributing to safer and more efficient transportation networks.
Summary: On December 18, 2024, Freese & Nichols, a firm with extensive experience in transportation planning, discussed in an article that Johnson County is experiencing rapid population growth, leading to increased demand on its transportation infrastructure. In response, voters approved the county's first $60 million transportation bond program on November 5, 2024. The bond aims to improve safety and mobility for residents by supporting project planning and engineering efforts with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). The program will also help secure additional state and federal funding for construction projects.
Summary: On December 19, 2024, AECOM discussed in an article that it has been selected by the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) as the delivery partner for Phase 1 of Austin’s first light rail transit system. The company’s responsibilities include program management, environmental services, design management, rail activation, and operational readiness for this transformative project. The 10-mile light rail system will have 15 stations, enhancing regional connectivity and mobility in Austin. This initiative is part of the city's larger Strategic Mobility Plan, which aims to improve transportation accessibility and reliability. AECOM will lead a team of subconsultants, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms, to ensure social and economic inclusion in the project. The light rail system will link key destinations in Austin, such as Lady Bird Lake, downtown, and the University of Texas.
Summary: On December 23, 2024, NV5, a provider of technology, consulting, and conformity assessment solutions, published a blog post announcing that it has been awarded a $5 million, five-year contract by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to lead the Watkinsville Bypass project in Oconee County, Georgia. The project will connect SR 24 and SR 15 and includes a range of services, such as roadway and bridge design, environmental studies, and traffic engineering. This bypass, which emerged from a 2021 transportation study, aims to improve traffic flow by rerouting trucks away from downtown Watkinsville, thus enhancing regional development and transportation efficiency. NV5's CEO, Alex Hockman, highlighted that this project demonstrates the company's ability to offer diverse solutions and drive growth in the infrastructure sector.