TYLin Signs Pledge to Support Equity in Infrastructure
2024年8月19日 - 11:30PM
TYLin, a globally recognized full-service infrastructure consulting
firm, is proud to announce its commitment to supporting equity in
infrastructure by signing a pledge as part of the Chicago Transit
Authority (CTA) Red Line Extension project. This pledge underscores
TYLin’s dedication to fostering inclusive and equitable development
in historically underserved communities.
The CTA Red Line Extension is a transformative project aimed at
extending the Red Line from its current terminus at 95th Street to
130th Street, significantly enhancing transit connectivity for
Chicago’s Far South Side. This 5.6-mile extension will include the
construction of four new, fully accessible stations at 103rd
Street, 111th Street, Michigan Avenue, and 130th Street, along with
a modern railcar storage yard and maintenance facility.
TYLin’s involvement in this project highlights its commitment to
addressing decades of disinvestment in local business districts and
improving access to jobs, education, healthcare, and commerce for
residents of the Far South Side. The project is expected to spur
economic development and create more livable, transit-supported
communities.
Key Highlights of the Pledge:
- Equity and
Inclusivity: TYLin is dedicated to ensuring that the benefits of
the Red Line Extension are equitably distributed, particularly to
minority and low-income communities.
- Community
Engagement: TYLin will actively engage with local communities to
incorporate their input and ensure that the project meets their
needs and expectations.
- Support for Small
Businesses: The project will include procurement methods that
prioritize the participation of Small Business Enterprises (SBEs)
and Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), fostering local economic
growth.
- Sustainable
Development: TYLin will adhere to sustainable practices that
improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and save
energy, aligning with the broader goals of the CTA and the Federal
Transit Administration.
“We are honored to be part of this historic project that will
bring significant improvements to the transit infrastructure and
quality of life for residents of Chicago’s Far South Side,” said
Dan Drew, PE, Vice President at TYLin. “Our pledge to support
equity in infrastructure reflects our commitment to creating
inclusive, sustainable, and resilient communities.”
The CTA Red Line Extension is targeted for operation in 2029 and
is expected to yield a 46% increase in newly accessible jobs within
a one-hour commute of the project area, providing life-changing
opportunities for the local population.
Visit TYLin.com for more information about TYLin and its role in
the CTA Red Line Extension project. Visit
EquityInInfrastructure.org for more about the pledge and its
goals.
About TYLin:
Founded in 1954, TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service
infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative,
cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure
market. With 3,600 employees working in 97 offices throughout the
Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects
of varying size and complexity. TYLin is a member of Sidara, one of
the world’s leading architecture, engineering, project management,
and energy consultancy groups. For more information about the
company, please visit www.tylin.com.
- Dan Drew, PE, Vice President at TYLin
- Group photo
Michael Luhning
TYLin
618-606-2595
michael.luhning@tylin.com