Selected Projects
The selected projects, described below, all relate directly or indirectly, to PRT.
Airport Security Research
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Client:
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Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, Englewood, Colorado
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Contact:
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Dr. Robert Olislagers, Executive Director
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Project:
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TSA funded general aviation security research, covering automated video scene analysis, coupled with
web-based semi-automated response management. This $1M project included industry giants such as
Unysis and Northrop Grumman
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Role:
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Project management. PRT Consulting was a subconsultant to Olsson Associates, the firm Peter Muller was
working for when he was appointed project manager for this project.
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Completed:
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2005
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PRT Safety and Security Research
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Client:
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Kansas Department of Transportation (through KSU)
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Contact:
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Stanley E. Young, P.E., Ph.D.,
Center for Advanced
Transportation Technology
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Project:
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Safety and security research of an automated small vehicle transportation system on a
university campus. This project examined the threats and vulnerabilities related to PRT
safety and security, as well as means and methods for their mitigation. Overall PRT safety
and security was evaluated in comparison with conventional modes of transportation.
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Role:
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Prime consultant
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Completed:
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2006
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Conceptual PRT Feasibility Analysis
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Client:
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Large US Airport (confidential)
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Contact:
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Confidential
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Project:
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Conceptual-level feasibility analysis of a PRT system linking two long-term parking
lots to an airport terminal. The project established preliminary guideway routing and
station locations. Capital and operating costs were determined and compared to those
of the existing shuttle bus system.
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Role:
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Prime consultant
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Completed:
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2007
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PRT Operational Testing
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Client:
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PRT Vendor (confidential)
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Contact:
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Confidential
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Project:
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Constructed an at-grade track with a short segment of elevated track. Utilizing a small
automobile, conducted operational testing under differing conditions. This phased project
was completed over two winters and involved natural and manufactured precipitation events
including snow and freezing rain. In addition to determining dynamic friction values, the
project explored means and methods for mitigating the effects of adverse weather.
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Role:
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Prime consultant
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Completed:
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2008
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PRT Vendor Comparison Study
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Client:
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Confidential
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Contact:
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Confidential
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Project:
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Analysis of the business and technical capabilities of four PRT vendors. The project
was based on publicly-available information and examined the strengths and
weaknesses of 2getthere, Vectus, Skyweb express and ULTra.
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Role:
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Prime consultant
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Completed:
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2008
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Automated Small Vehicle Transport Study
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Client:
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Kansas Department of Transportation (through KSU)
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Contact:
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Stanley E. Young, P.E., Ph.D., Center for Advanced Transportation Technology.
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Project:
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Investigated the feasibility of PRT to link retail businesses, speedway, ballpark, casino,
water park, and transit and to improve accessibility while reducing parking requirements.
The PRT system was designed to accommodate 5 million annual passengers and had ten
miles of guideway and 26 stations. The project included literature review, conceptual design,
ridership estimates, PRT simulations, code compliance, ownership and financing, as well
as benefit/cost evaluation.
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Role:
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Prime consultant
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Completed:
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Ongoing
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PRT Feasibility Study
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Client:
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Christopher Senie
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Contact:
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Christopher Senie
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Project:
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Feasibility study for PRT shuttle system connecting a new condominium
development to an existing mall across a stream and wetland. The study
investigated the concept of a single guideway carrying traffic in two directions
with or without a central passing point.
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Role:
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Prime consultant
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Completed:
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2008
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Army Post PRT Feasibility Study
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Client:
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Fort Carson Army Post (through Natural Capitalism Solutions Inc.)
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Contact:
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Christopher Juniper, Natural Capitalism Solutions Inc.
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Project:
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PRT feasibility study including stakeholder and public participation, alignment
and station location alternatives analysis, trip demand matrices, simulations,
benefit/cost analyses and financial modeling. The PRT system was designed
for 19.5 million annual passengers and had 23 miles of guideway, 35 stations
and 800 T-Pods.
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Role:
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Prime consultant
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Completed:
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Ongoing
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Airport Master Plan Personal Rapid Transit Analysis
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Client:
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Maryland Aviation Administration
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Contact:
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Wayne B. Schuster, Director, Office of Planning and Environmental Services
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Project:
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PRT Consulting undertook an analysis of a PRT alternative serving the Baltimore/Washington
International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The work included an overview of the leading PRT systems,
their availability and suitability to provide the necessary service levels. A four-phased PRT system
was identified, analyzed and evaluated to meet existing and projected airport needs. A preliminary
evaluation was undertaken of the ability of one PRT system to serve both secure and non-secure
portions of the airport. The total system included 3.6 miles of dual-lane guideway, 7.7 miles of
single-lane guideway, 37 stations and the ability to accommodate approximately 60,000 daily
passengers. As part of the airport’s master planning process, the PRT system was compared to
both the existing shuttle bus system and a proposed conventional automated people mover system
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Role:
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Subconsultant to URS Corporation responsible for all PRT-related aspects
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Completed:
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Ongoing
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Reimbursed/Award-Winning Speaking Engagements
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Conference:
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APM-05 The 10th International Conference on Automated People Movers
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Contact:
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Bob Griebenow
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Date:
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5/4/2005
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Conference:
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ITS Heartland 8th Annual Meeting
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Contact:
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Stan Young
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Date:
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4/11/2007
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Conference:
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Sixth Fort Carson Community Sustainable Conference and Expo
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Contact:
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Christopher Juniper
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Date:
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10/31/2007
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Conference:
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APM-09 The 12th International Conference on Automated People Movers
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Contact:
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Bob Griebenow
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Date:
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6/1/2009
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