Hollywood Burbank Airport’s Regional Intermodal Transportation Center (RITC) serves as a critical mobility gateway for Southern California, providing passengers and transit providers with a seamless, resilient and connected travel experience. The three‑level, state‑of‑the‑art facility consolidates rental car operations, supports transit services and links directly to the passenger terminal via a 1,100‑foot‑long elevated moving walkway. Designed to remain operational after a Maximum Credible Earthquake, the RITC also serves as an essential regional command center for emergency response.
What challenges did STV address?
The Burbank‑Glendale‑Pasadena Airport Authority sought to deliver a modern, resilient, multimodal transportation hub capable of withstanding seismic events while maintaining uninterrupted airport operations. The program required the coordination of multiple transportation functions – rental cars, bus transit, pedestrian connectivity and emergency response – within a compact site, while also constructing a major new parking facility to support high passenger demand.
What solutions did STV deliver?
STV, in joint venture, provided comprehensive program and construction management services for both the RITC and the adjacent 1,043‑space, five‑level valet parking structure. The team oversaw planning, design coordination, construction phasing and quality management to ensure seamless integration of the facility’s multimodal elements. STV helped deliver a consolidated rental car facility, a 20,000‑square‑foot customer service building, a ground‑level bus station and the elevated pedestrian walkway that improves terminal access.
How does this project benefit the region?
By unifying transportation services in one resilient hub, the RITC enhances mobility for millions of travelers while improving safety and seismic readiness. It strengthens regional connectivity by linking airport passengers directly to transit and rail options – Burbank is the only Los Angeles‑area airport with a direct passenger rail connection – reducing roadway congestion and improving travel reliability across the region.
Key Stats and Accolades
- 1,100‑foot‑long covered elevated moving walkway
- 1,043‑space, five‑level valet parking structure
- 20,000‑sf steel‑framed customer service building
- Designed to meet Maximum Credible Earthquake standards
- Recipient of CMAA Southern California Project Achievement Award
- Named “Best Project” by Engineering News‑Record
