


Virginia Street Bus RAPID Transit Extension, Reno, NV
This $80 million project along Virginia Street addressed the critical transportation needs to improve transit connectivity, efficiency, and timeliness by connecting transit to the University of Nevada-Reno as well as improving safety for all modes and correcting ADA sidewalk deficiencies. The Construction Manager at Risk delivery method provided the opportunity to construct the corridor in phases – utility relocation and roadway reconstruction. CME provided materials testing and inspection services. Services included:
- Soils Testing
- Utility Installation Inspection
- Reinforced Concrete
- Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP)
- Asphalt Roadway Resurfacing
- Structural Steel Bolting and Welding
- Steel Fabricator Shop Inspection
KEY CHALLENGES
- Collaboration and coordination with local businesses and stakeholders
- Extensive utility relocation and underground exploration with unknown existing conditions