Tetra Tech INCA developed several alternatives to maximize transit operations within a physically constrained site while working to maximize parking capacity. Work included roadway, drainage, and traffic analysis and design, field survey and base mapping, and the management of a team providing urban design, architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, landscaping and geotechnical services. This project includes coordinating with stakeholders including King County representatives, the City of Burien and the public.

Pervious concrete pavement, a pivotal environmental innovation, was used throughout the transit center as a key component to the comprehensive Storm Water System. Burien Transit Center’s new storm water facilities are located beneath landscaping, pavement and platform areas. Rather than occupy space on the street level, this inventive storm water drain system maximizes transit operations in a confined space. This layering technique helped reduce real estate costs for the client. The design team incorporated the use of Compost Storm Filter (CSF®) leaf media as the filter cartridge for the storm water drainage. This highly-organic material allows for sustainable, environmentally-conscious drainage throughout the transit center.

 Burien Transit Center, King County (95.54 kB)

Awarded Northwest Construction’s “Best Small Project of 2009”.

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