AECOM, a global infrastructure consulting firm, has been appointed by Metrolinx as technical advisor for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, a 14-km (8.7-miles) transit line in Hamilton, Ontario.

The line will be the city’s first LRT system and will be designed to accommodate expected future growth and development, improve connectivity, and attract economic development in the rapidly growing area. The project plans to support sustainable growth and city-building through revitalization of critical utilities and general infrastructure along the route.

The LRT is designed to provide connectivity across Hamilton with new light rail vehicles running along dedicated track for greater safety, frequency, and reliability.

AECOM’s integrated team will be supporting Metrolinx on the delivery of the full breadth of infrastructure for the Hamilton LRT.

“World-class transit is critical to urban development, especially as we seek to design more sustainable cities,” says Mark Southwell, chief executive of AECOM’s global transportation business. “This project will set Hamilton apart as a leader in public transportation, preparing it for a more livable, low-carbon future. As we deliver major transit projects across the globe, the Hamilton LRT is the latest example of how our Sustainable Legacies strategy continues to improve social and environmental outcomes for communities.”