The BART Oakland International Airport Connector is a 3.2-mile-long automated guideway transit (AGT) system that links the existing Coliseum BART Station to Oakland International Airport. Elevated over traffic, the driverless automated people-mover spans the length of the Hegenberger Road business corridor and uses cable propulsion technology. Four three-car trains depart every four minutes, making the station-to-airport trip in 10.5 minutes during peak hours. An estimated 2,745 passengers are expected to ride the new system each day in the first year of service, with that number projected to increase by approximately 500 riders in the second year.
Replacing AirBART shuttle buses, the new AGT system provides a seamless station-to-terminal connection, which reduces traffic noise and congestion, shortens average travel and wait times, provides more frequent service, increases passenger capacity, and reduces air pollution.
“We are proud to have contributed to this state-of-the-art project that saves the public significant travel time by offering a convenient train-to-plane connection,” said Parsons Group President Todd Wager. “This prestigious award further highlights Parsons’ strong commitment to enhancing life through the delivery of innovative engineering and technological solutions.”