Gilbert Road Light Rail Extension

Design of two new light rail stations and Park and Ride lots. As part of the Jacobs Engineering team, Wendel was retained by Valley Metro and City of Mesa to design two new light rail stations, traction power buildings, operator buildings and overall art installation coordination. The two stations that were planned are a relatively simple neighborhood station at Stapley Drive and a more celebratory station at Gilbert Road, the termination of the line. A large park and ride was designed at this termination including 300 parking spaces, a bus transfer area, shaded bike parking, and outdoor seating areas associated with the art installations.

Both the stations and park and ride are fully accessible. Wendel was also responsible for the design and safety involved in the on-site intermodal connectivity.

Art installations, out buildings and bus canopies were coordinated to maintain an overall sense of place to this major transportation corridor.