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TY Lin Complete Streets RFQ CSM_Complete Streets_TYLIComplete Streets Policy and Design Standards Manual RFQ #PL2015-15 City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 TITLE PAGE City of South Miami Request for Qualifications: Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 Date of Submittal: August 7th, 2015 Prime Consultant T.Y. Lin International 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 900 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 305.567.1888 Francisco Alonso, PE, Project Manager francisco.alonso@tylin.com City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE SECTION A TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION B COVER LETTER AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SECTION C FIRM OVERVIEW SECTION D PERSONNEL AND REFERENCES SECTION E OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SECTION F PROPOSED APPROACH FOR COMPLETING THE PROJECT SECTION G PROPOSAL CHECKLIST AND FORMS SECTION H August 7, 2015 City Clerk City of South Miami South Miami City Hall 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, Florida 33143 RE: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) # PL 2015-15 COMPLETE STREETS POLICY & DESIGN STANDARDS MANUAL Dear City Clerk: T.Y. Lin International (TYLI) is pleased to respond to the City’s Request for Qualifications for the above-referenced project. A full-service engineering firm with its project office located in Coral Gables, TYLI has 55 years of experience in providing transportation planning, landscape architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering as well as environmental services specializing in environmental oversight, permitting, and coordination. Locally, TYLI has a staff of over 100 professionals including over 42 Florida registered engineers and a professional geologist. In addition, with a staff of over 800 professionals nationwide the City would have the value-added resources of diverse disciplines and expertise readily available to assist on this project, if needed. As one of the City of South Miami’s General Engineering Consultants, we have successfully completed projects such as: • Design and CEI for 66th and 67th Avenue roadway Improvements (Complete Street Projects) • Planning and Design for the Citywide Traffic Calming projects in the neighborhoods of Pinecrest Villas, Manor Lane, and Mango Terrace • CEI for Church Street Phases 1, 2 and 3 (Complete Street Projects). • CEI for Sunset Drive Improvements • Design and CEI Water Main Extension for Areas 1 and 2, • Design and CEI for the Citywide Drainage and Roadway Improvements Phase IV It has been a privilege to serve the City of South Miami and we welcome the opportunity to continue providing our services to the community and demonstrate our commitment to deliver quality projects. As in the past, we are prepared to respond to the contract demands quickly and effectively with a team of qualified professionals who are dedicated to excellence and a have a 24/7 commitment to the City of South Miami. TYLI is a platinum level member of the National Complete Streets Coalition, and our John LaPlante and Tom Errico are two of the Coalition’s twenty certified instructors of Complete Streets planning, design and implementation. In fact, Mr. LaPlante provided a ½ day seminar to +60- FDOT engineers last year, and Tom Errico will be repeating that class this fall. TYLI has been the forefront of the Complete Streets approach to roadway design with a national reputation in the planning and design of bicyclist pedestrian infrastructure throughout the country, including serving as the City of Chicago’s in-house bicycle and pedestrian staff which has been ongoing since 2005. This continuous experience has allowed us to gain and maintain a strong expertise in all aspects of these specialized facilities. In response to the increasing demand for new and effective facilities, TYLI has been working with public agencies throughout the country in the planning and development of viable, safe and innovation solutions, which will assist us in addressing the requirements of the RFQ while assisting the City in implementing its long-range blue print for the City’s non-motorized users. 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 900 | Coral Gables, Florida 33134 | T 305.567.1888 | F 305.567.1771 | www.tylin.com David Gjertson, PLA, AICP, ASLA, Project Manager- Mr. Gjertson has over 30 years of urban planning experience specializing in community master planning, revitalization of neighborhoods and communities, commercial and residential redevelopment, form-based codes, urban design guidelines, code review and transportation corridor enhancement planning and design. His project work includes the design and construction management of urban plazas, streetscapes, roadway corridors, urban parks and wayfinding systems. Mr. Gjertson is a recognized expert in philosophies of Smart Growth and New Urbanism and has applied this knowledge to the project management and design of over 50 projects. Mr. Gjertson’s project responsibilities include: Complete Streets program and policy formulation, project conceptualization and design; client presentations and public involvement facilitation; document authorship; consultant teaming strategies; multi-disciplinary staff coordination; and construction documentation review. We have selected a team of professionals to assist in the preparation of the Design Standards Manual who have extensive experience in access management, corridor studies, traffic operations studies, pedestrian studies, parking studies, safety evaluations, and traffic impact studies. In addition, we have partnered Commonground/MGS (formerly Cunningham Group) for public involvement. In order to achieve the goals and objective of the City of South Miami TYLI has designed an approach that includes; an overview of Complete Streets Design Principles, specific Complete Streets Design Guidelines, examples for a Prototypical Complete Streets Hierarchy and an implementation strategy with a Complete Streets Hierarchy Matrix. Through this proposal we will demonstrate to the City our extensive experience and available resources that uniquely qualify our team to be selected for this project. It is with this commitment that the TYLI Team will deliver to the City a comprehensive policy and design standards manual addressing all the issues in the RFQ. We appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate our capabilities and understanding of this project. Sincerely, T.Y. LIN INTERNATIONAL Francisco J. Alonso, PE Project Director City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 FIRM OVERVIEW This proposal is being submitted by T.Y. Lin International, Inc., a Corporation organized under the laws of the State of California authorized to transact business in the State of Florida. This contract will be serviced by our Coral Gables Office located at 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 900, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, (305) 567-1888. TYLI has 55 years of experience in providing transportation planning, landscape architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering as well as environmental services specializing in environmental oversight, permitting, and coordination. Locally, TYLI has a staff of over 100 professionals including over 42 Florida registered engineers, landscape architects, environmental scientists and a professional geologist. The contract will be managed by David Gjertson, PLA, AICP, ASLA, Project Manager. He can be contacted at our Coral Gables office to (305) 567-1888, or david.gjertson@tylin.com. City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 PERSONEL AND REFERENCES Francisco J. Alonso, PE, Project Director/QA Review Mr. Alonso is a Professional Engineer with over eleven years of experience in management, planning, design and construction of civil engineering projects with emphasis on roadway and storm-water management master planning and design specifically with South Florida Municipalities including the City of Miami, Miami Shores Village, and the City of West Miami where Mr. Alonso’s firm serves as the City Engineer and Building Official. Most recently, he served as lead engineer and project manager for the grant development and the award and application process for a TIGER grant for the FIU-Sweetwater UniversityCity Prosperity Project. Mr. Alonso has coordinated extensively with MDT, FHWA, FDOT, MDX, SFWMD, Sweetwater and FIU staff to secure the TIGER grant, design and gain schematic concept approvals, RFP preparation, and successfully complete the NEPA evaluations. David Gjertson, ASAL, AICP, Project Manager Mr. Gjertson has over 30 years of urban planning experience specializing in community master planning, revitalization of neighborhoods and communities, commercial and residential redevelopment, form-based codes, urban design guidelines, code review and transportation corridor enhancement planning and design. His project work includes the design and construction management of urban plazas, streetscapes, roadway corridors, urban parks and wayfinding systems. Mr. Gjertson is a recognized expert in philosophies of Smart Growth and New Urbanism and has applied this knowledge to the project management and design of over 50 projects. Mr. Gjertson’s project responsibilities include: Complete Streets program and policy formulation, project conceptualization and design; client presentations and public involvement facilitation; document authorship; consultant teaming strategies; multi-disciplinary staff coordination; and construction documentation review. John LaPlante, PE, PTOE, Advisor Since 1992, Mr. LaPlante has been responsible for oversight of all special traffic and transportation planning projects for T.Y. Lin International (TYLI). He oversees a staff of transportation planners, traffic engineers, and a transit planner working on a wide variety of traffic, bicycle and pedestrian design and planning projects. These projects range from the $98 million Lake Shore Drive Relocation project in Chicago to numerous bicycle and pedestrian plans for cities and villages throughout the country. Mr. LaPlante has a national reputation as a transportation engineer through his activities with the Institute of Transportation Engineers and other professional organizations, including the AASHTO Geometric Design Task Force where he is one of the authors of the AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (Green Book) and Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities. He is also an Alternate Delegate to the National Committee on UniformTraffic Control Devices (NICUTD), Vice-Chair of their Bicycle Technical Committee, and Chair of the Pedestrian Task Force. He recently completed a three-day workshop entitled, “Designing Pedestrian Facilities for City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 Accessibility,” sponsored by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals and taught by US Access Board Officials. Sorin Garbor, AICP, Complete Streets Transit Systems-Transportation Planner Mr. Garber has more than three decades of experience analyzing urban passenger transportation systems throughout the U.S. He has directed completion of a broad range of projects, including multi- modal transportation systems and corridor studies, alternatives analyses, traffic calming design, bicycle lane development, and pedestrian access/circulation and urban design studies. Thomas Errico, PE, Complete Streets Roadway Systems-Traffic Engineer Mr. Errico has over 30 years of experience in traffic engineering including access management, corridor studies, traffic operations studies, pedestrian studies, parking studies, safety evaluations, and traffic impact studies. He has significant experience in designing traffic signals, developing and maintaining traffic plans, and determining intersection and roadway design requirements for highway projects, including auxiliary lanes, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, signing, and traffic control. He has worked extensively with traffic engineering software such as SYNCHRO, SimTraffic, HCS, TRANSYT- 7F, PASSER, and CORSIM. Vikas Jain, AICP Mr. Jain has 19 years of experience working on several large scale complex transportation planning and regional land use planning projects in the U.S. He has managed technical aspects of motorized and non-motorized projects such as bikeway/sidewalk and transit feasibility studies, corridor studies, traffic impact studies, and site suitability studies for transit projects. He has extensive experience in developing long-range multimodal transportation and transit system plans, transit service plans, transit operations analysis, and capital cost and O&M cost models. He has effectively integrated GIS and travel demand forecasting software data for socio-economic, land use, and demographic analysis to aid the team in preparing environmental assessments and impact statements under National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) guidelines. Vikas has profound understanding of Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) project development process including preparing New Starts application. He has led and provided technical support in public information campaigns. Client References As requested, below please find 5 references for clients where the firm provided similar services. Overtown Greenway Redevelopment Miami, Florida 2010-2014 City of Miami Mr. Hector Badia Florida International UniversityCity Prosperity Project Miami, Florida 2012-2015 Florida International University City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 Mr. John Cal 305.348.4001 jcal@fiu.edu Citywide Traffic Calming Planning Studies and Final Design South Miami, Florida 2012-2015 City of South Miami Juan Pena 305.266.4214 juanpena@cityofwestmiami.org Downtown Athens Complete Streets Evaluation Athens, Georgia Athens-Clarke County Derek Doster 706.613.3025 Derek.doster@athensclarkecounty Brickell Avenue Sidewalk and Median Improvements Miami, Florida City of Miami John De Pazos 305.416.1094 jdepasoz@miamigov.com Project Director / QA Review Project Manager Francisco Alonso, PE David Gjertson, ASLA, AICP Complete Streets Roadway Systems John LaPlante, PE, PTOE (Advisor) Thomas Errico, PE Complete Streets Streetscape Systems David Gjertson, PE Clare Clack Complete Streets Transit Systems Sorin Garber, AICP Public Involvement Tasha Cunningham (Commonground/MGS) David Gjertson, AICP Sorin Garber, AICP Transportation Planning & Design Vikas Jain, AICP City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy and Design Standard Manual RFQ: #PL2015-15 Francisco Alonso, PE Project Director / QA Review REGISTRATION PE/Civil Engineering, Florida/ #66918 ICC Certified Building Official No. 8288127 EDUCATION BS/2002/Mechanical Engineering/University of Miami PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, Florida Engineering Society Miami Chapter QUALIFICATIONS Mr. Alonso is a Professional Engineer with over 1 3 years of experience in management, planning, design, permitting and construction of governmental engineering projects which include site Civil engineering, vertical facility design and permitting, water and sewer design and permitting, storm- water master planning, storm-water design and permitting, traffic calming, and general roadway design. In addition he has provided professional engineering services as a consultant managing capital projects for various municipalities including the City of Miami, the City of South Miami, Miami Shores Village, and the City of West Miami where H.J. Ross serves as the City Engineer and Building Department. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE FIU-Sweetwater UniversityCity Prosperity Project – Miami, FL; Project Manager. Mr. Alonso was the lead engineer and project manager reporting directly to the FI U executive officers and the Facilities Management department for the TIGER grant concept development and the application process (and award) as well as the current Design-Build procurement, where Mr. Alonso serves as the Design Criteria Professional, Owner’s Representative, and NEPA consultant. This project includes an innovative concept of regional significance to develop an advanced TOD network of pedestrian oriented complete streets, a signature pedestrian bridge linking Sweetwater with FIU, and connectivity to transit through infrastructure and software. Mr. Alonso has coordinated extensively with MDT, FHWA, FDOT, MDX, SFWMD, Sweetwater and FIU staff to secure the TIGER grant, design and gain schematic concept approvals, RFP preparation, and successfu lly complete the NEPA evaluations. Miami-Dade Transit/Pedestrian Overpasses at University Metrorail Station, Miami-Dade County, Florida; Deputy Project Manager. Mr. Alonso oversaw the design of the new pedestrian overpasses located along U.S. 1 at the University Metrorail Station. The proposed service advanced from the previous conceptual study phase (2006), and included design, public involvement activities, construction documents, technical specifications and preparation of the engineer's estimate of probable construction cost. The scope of work included coordination with affected agencies such as MDT, Miami Dade Public Works (PWD), Building Department, Transportation Aesthetics Review Committee (TARC), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), City of Coral Gables, the University of Miami and other permitting agencies. City of West Miami – City Engineer – West Miami, FL; Project Manager. Mr. Alonso’s firm H.J. Ross and Associates has served as the City Engineer for the City of West Miami since 1998 and the Building Code Administrator since February of 2014. Mr. Alonso has worked on this contract in the capacity of designer, engineer, and since 2010 has ser ved as Lead Engineer in charge of the firms responsibilities as City Engineer. Said responsibilities include:  Plan Review and Inspection for the City’s Public Works and Zoning Department, where Mr. Alonso has served as the lead reviewer.  Miscellaneous Design Phase Services for work within the Right-of-Way  Miscellaneous Construction Administration Services on City Projects Under this contract, Mr. Alonso has been involved as the engineer -of-record on the $15M Citywide Drainage Improvement Projects, several water main improvement projects, pump station retrofits, as well as the Project Manager for various facility projects including the design, permitting, and construction administration of the City’s Recreational Facility and various improvement projects at City Hall and the Police Department. Several of the key projects performed under this contract are further detailed in this resume. City of Miami General Engineering Contract – Miami, FL; Project Manager. Mr. Alonso has provided professional engineering Contract with the City of Miami. The projects have ranged from horizontal roadway improvement and drainage projects as well as vertical projects involving Architecture, structural, MEP design and permitting. Some of the specific projects have included:  Lummus Park Improvements ($2M Const. Cost)  Bayfront Park Electrical Improvements ($0.5M Const. Cost) Francisco Alonso, PE Project Director / QA Review  Mary Brickell Village Drainage and Roadway Improvements Project ($4M Const. Cost)  Overtown Greenway ($2M Const. Cost)  NW 14th Street Roadway Improvements($2M Const. Cost)  NW 8th and 14th Court Roadway/Drainage Improvement ($1M Const. Cost)  SW 16 Ave., 17 St., and 17 Terr. Roadway Improvements ($1M Const. Cost)  Dinner Key Marina Harbormaster Trailer ($0.5M Const. Cost)  Virginia Key Weigh Station Project ($0.5M Const. Cost)  Annual FEMA PDM Application Preparation ($0.25M Planning Fee)  Durham Terrace Drainage Improvements Project ($2M Const. Cost)  Fairlawn Phase III and Tamiami Storm Sewer Improvements Project Master Plan Improvements ($0.5M Planning Fee)  Fairlwan Storm Sewer Improvements – Phase IIB ($5M Const. Cost)  Flagami / West End Storm Sewer Improvements ($20M Const. Cost) ) Some of the major projects in this list are described further in this resume. City of South Miami, South Miami General Engineering Contract, South Miami, Florida; Project Manager. The project was for general engineering services to fulfill specialized quick response tasks for the City of South Miami. Services included; roadway engineering, drainage design, civil engineering, traffic and environmental engineering and construction services. Mr. Alonso was the Project Manager for the design and construction management of 7000LF of water main extensions, two phases of the Citywide Drainage Improvements, two complete street projects for CRA district of the City, and the implementation of the Bus Shelter program along Sunset Drive. Mr. Alonso also oversaw the implementation of ARRA LAP funds on the reconstruction of Sunset Drive. FDOT District Six, SR 5/Brickell Avenue (from South of SE 25 Road to SE 4 Street), Miami, Florida; Engineer-of-Record. Project consists of the design and construction phase services for a pavement reconstruction proposed for 1.7 miles of an existing four -lane divided highway on SR 5 (Brickell Avenue). The work includes concrete pavement design, maintenance of traffic, access management, lighting, signalization and excessive queues associated with the operations of movable bridge openings at the northern end of the project. Responsibilities for this drainage design included managing the drainage design and coordinating between the different disciplines and sub-consultants. USDA APHIS Facility at Miami International Airport, Miami, Florida Mr. Alonso was the Project Manager and Engineer of Record responsible for the site work on the project including water and sewer, paving, grading, drainage, ingress and egress. The project included design, permitting, and construction administration in close coordination with MDAD and County staff. Miami Beach Senior High School, MDCPS, Miami Beach, Florida; Civil Engineer of Record. Mr. Alonso was the Engineer responsible for the complete design of the school site in accordance with the schools redevelopment. The design work entailed paving, grading, and drainage for the entire 22 acre site, and included utility design and relocations for water and sewer. In addition, key project functions included coordination with the Architect and MEP engineers on staging, permitting, and construction administration services, as well as off-site coordination with the City and County. City of Homestead, Mayor Roscoe Warren Park, Homestead, Florida; Project Manager. Mr. Alonso was the Engineer of Record for the Civil Engineering components of the project. The project included the design of a new 31 Acre Park in the City of Homestead including the full development of interior roads, structures, and utilities. As part of this development a 1500lf gravity sewer system was design to serve the proposed recreational center, restrooms, and gazebos. The new gravity system discharged sewage to a new pump station and force main which transmits sewage to the City of Homestead system. Also included in the design was a new 12" fire Francisco Alonso, PE Project Director / QA Review line and 4" water main to service the new park buildings. Francisco was r esponsible for final construction documents and permitting assistance. This included all of the Civil engineering components of which a key component was the sizing and design of the sanitary sewer collection system, pumps stations and force mains. Citywide Drainage Improvements Phases I-IV: City of West Miami, FL; Project Manager. Mr. Alonso served as project Manager for the storm-water master plan modeling of the Citywide Drainage Improvements. Mr. Alonso utilized the storm-water modeling software ICPR for Flood Hydrology and Hydraulic Modeling as the basis for the design improvements. Mr. Alonso served as a the design engineer for Phase I of the improvements including modifications to the existing drainage system, design of a storm water collection system, and 2 pump stations, including approximately 9,905-lf of 48” DIP force main with connections to the City of Miami force main and the C-3 Canal. Mr. Alonso also served as Project Manager and Engineer-of-Record for Phases II-IV of the improvements. Flagami-West End Storm Sewer Improvements, City of Miami, Miami, FL; Project Manager. Mr. Alonso was responsible for the storm-water modeling and drainage design of the storm-water management systems. Mr. Alonso utilized the storm-water modeling software ICPR for hydrodynamic modeling as the basis for the design improvements. The design work included performing preliminary planning services, preparing the design and construction documents, and obtaining permits. The design work included exfiltration trenches, storm sewer collection systems, and the design and sizing of 4 storm-water pump stations and force mains. Pump Station ranged in size from 30 cfs to 100 cfs and system components included over 5 miles of storm sewers and over 1 mile of 48” to 84” D.I.P. force mains. The permitting preparation and regulatory agency coordination included SFWMD, DERM, FDOT, and Miami-Dade County. Fairlawn Storm Sewer Improvements/Phase II, City of Miami, FL; Project Manager. Mr. Alonso was the Engineer Responsible for stormwater modeling and drainage design of the stormwater management systems. Francisco utilized the stormwater modeling software ICPR for Flood Hydrology and Hydraulic Modeling as the basis for the design improvements. The design work included performing preliminary engineering services, preparing the design and construction documents (drawings and specifications), and obtaining permits. The design work included exfiltration trenches; storm sewer collection systems and a stormwater pump station and force main. The permitting preparation and regulatory agency coordination included SFWMD, DERM, FDOT, and Miami-Dade County. City of Miami, Fairlawn Phase III and Tamiami Storm Sewer Improvements Project Master Pl an Improvements, Miami, FL; Project Manager. Mr. Alonso was the Engineering responsible for the hydrodynamic model for the interconnected drainage systems of the Flagami, Westend, Fairlawn Phase III, and Tamiami quadrants of the City of Miami. The hydrodynamic model was assembled using the XP-SWMM software package. The resulting general development report was utilized as a master plan for this section of the City and the basis for design of the Fairlawn Phase III and Tamiami Storm Sewer projects. The work included gathering informationb of the existing drainage system, obtaining as-builts, modeling, identifying viable design alternatives, and providing recommendations for the design of an interconnected drainage system discharging to the C -4 Canal. Central Business District Low-Pressure Sewer System (LPSS), Miami Shores Village, Florida; Project Manager. Mr. Alonso was responsible for a feasibility study and Design Criteria Package for the installation of an LPSS to meet the level of service requirements of the Village’s Downtown area. In addition the study was used to determine if the system could be installed, along with a new 12” water main, within the physical limitations of the alley-ways behind the existing business along the Downtown corridor. The project included preliminary utility coordination efforts to determine conflicts, as well as research for potential design components and implementation of the LPSS with respect to the Village’s unique application. As part of the project, preliminary Francisco Alonso, PE Project Director / QA Review coordination with MD-WASD was performed to determine project feasibility in the context of the MD-WASD system standards. City of Miami, Biscayne Bay Flood Relief Project, Village of Miami Shores, Florida; Design Engineer. Provided professional civil engineering services for the construction of RCP storm sewers, exfiltration trenches, a pump station, DIP and HDPE force mains, inlets, manholes, and pavement repairs. Francisco utilized the stormwater modeling software ICPR for Flood Hydrology and Hydraulic Modeling as the basis for the design improvements. Responsib ilities included final construction plans, technical specifications, permitting and bidding assistance, and construction administration. Biscayne Landing Development, Sanitary Sewer System Design, North Miami, Florida ; Civil Engineer. Mr. Alonso was the Engineer responsible for the design of a low-pressure sewer system consisting of grinder pump stations for a new townhome development as well as a conventional pump station to service the grinder pump effluent and the new high-rise apartment building also a part of the project. Mr. Alonso served as the project engineer responsible for the sizing and design of the sanitary pump stations and force-mains throughout the project. City of Miami, FEMA Drainage Program, Miami-Dade County, Florida; Civil Engineer. The project includes 300 work sites in pavement reconstruction, resurfacing and drainage improvement. Francisco collaborated during the design and construction phases for a drainage program for Miami-Dade County and FEMA. Ingenco North Dade Landfill Water Main Extension and Aerial Canal Crossing, Miami-Dade County, FL; Project Manager. As Engineer of Record, Francisco provided the design, construction plans and permitting assistance through MD-WASD, FDEP, and DERM for a water main extension to serve the Ingenco Cogeneration Plant development at the North Dade Landfill. The project consisted of a new 12" tap and water main extension at the North Dade Landfill. The scope included a Steel/DIP aerial crossing over the existing County canal, hydrants, and new ba ckflow preventers. The firm was responsible for the hydraulic design of the extension, aerial crossing geometry, and structural support system. SR-5/US1 Overseas Highway from MM 103 to MM 107 Resurfacing, Monroe County, Florida; Quality Control Officer. As part of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail (FKOHT) project the firm was retained to perform professional engineering services which encompassed the milling, resurfacing and pavement marking plans from MM 103 to MM 107 along the US1 Overseas Highway. The project included drainage design, pavement, signals utilities, lighting and MOT plans. Responsibilities included overseeing the drainage design and acting as a quality control officer on said design. Miami-Dade Aviation Department, American Airlines Sanitary Pump Station at Miami International Airport, Miami, Florida; Civil Engineer. This project was for the design of a submersible sanitary sewer pump station. The project also included structural, civil, mechanical and electrical disciplines. Mr. Alonso was the civil engineer for the stormwater master plan, modeling and drainage design of the storm water management systems. He utilized stormwater modeling software for drainage studies such as AdICPR and XP -SWMM for Flood Hydrology and Hydraulic Modeling as the basis for the design improvements. Barry University School of Graduate Medical Sciences, Miami Shores Village, FL; Civil Engineer. Civil engineer for the new school of graduate medical sciences on its property on NW 115th Street in Miami Shores Village. The site work included a new 144-space parking lot, drainage, water, sewer, and a pedestrian/tram paved linear park. A sanitary lift station was constructed for the building and was sized to incorporate future buildings on the site. The lift station connected to an existing WASD force main on NW 115th Street. The parking lots also had new lighting. The drainage system will is comprised of exfiltration trenches. City of Miami, Dinner Key Harbormaster Office Trailer, Miami, Florida; Project Mana ger. Mr. Alonso was responsible for the design of three trailers for the Dinner Key Harbormaster adjacent Francisco Alonso, PE Project Director / QA Review to the Coconut Grove Convention Center. The trailers would serve as the temporary Harbormaster Facility during construction of the new Dinner Key Harbormaster Building. The facility is located at the Dinner Key Marina (2649 South Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida), adjacent to the south side of the Coconut Grove Convention Center. The civil and electrical engineering services consisted of the positioning of three new trailers on the site, as well as the design and permitting assistance for providing domestic water, sanitary sewer, and electrical service to the trailers. Furthermore the project included the design of parking lot with lighting and access to the trailer site and boat ramp. David Gjertson, PLA, AICP, ASLA Project Manager / Senior Landscape Architect Years of Experience 31 Registrations Licensed Landscape Architect in the States of: Georgia #1444,2009 Florida #0001141,1987 South Carolina #1091, 2009 North Carolina #1588,2009 Academic Achievements Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, University of Wisconsin, 1976 Certifications/Training Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Regional Economic Competitiveness Strategy – Livability Subcommittee 2014-2015 Atlanta Bicycle Coalition Member 2013-2015 PEDS Member (Pedestrians Educating Drivers on Safety) Atlanta Advocacy Group 2013-2015 Regional Pattern Book Charrette 2007 ASLA Table Leader Georgia Institute of Technology – Guest Lecturer 2002-2004 – “Urban Studies” Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) – Jury Member for Awards of Excellence 2003 American Society of Landscape Architects – Georgia Chapter - Executive Committee Member 2011 Washington, North Carolina Downtown Revitalization Program - 2007 Georgia ASLA Merit Award Yellow River Regional Park – 2006 ASLA Award South Rome Redevelopment Master Plan – 2004 ASLA Mr. Gjertson has over 30 years of landscape architecture experience specializing in urban design, revitalization of neighborhoods and communities, redevelopment master planning, form-based codes, urban design guidelines, code review and transportation corridor enhancement planning and design. His project work includes the design and construction management of urban plazas, streetscapes, roadway corridors, urban parks and wayfinding systems. Mr. Gjertson is a recognized expert in philosophies of Smart Growth and New Urbanism and has applied this knowledge to the project management and design of over 50 projects. Mr. Gjertson’s project responsibilities include: project conceptualization and design; project management; client presentations and public involvement facilitation; planning document authorship; consultant teaming strategies; multi-disciplinary staff coordination; construction documentation and review and construction management. I-395 Urban Design Project, Miami, Florida; Lead Consultant and Urban Design Project Manager. The primary issues addressed in this section relate to the public and private realm urban design elements including; streetscape design, storm water retention area design, gateways, open space design, transit oriented development principles, pedestrian connectivity, site planning and built form. The context of the I-395 Reconstruction Project is unique from an urban design perspective. It is a multiple- corridor master plan situated below an elevated roadway and bridge system. It encompasses several blocks of a grid street system that is not aligned with the structure above. The resulting urban “pattern” below the roadway structures is an existing street network and vacant parcels presently fenced and inaccessible to pedestrians. (2012) Clayton/Jackson Streetscape Project, Athens, Georgia; Urban Design Project Manager. Streetscape design for the urban core of Athens, Georgia primary corridors based on “Complete Streets” criteria developed by TY Lin International. Low Impact Design (LID) approach meeting Green Streets requirements. Project features innovative drainage design criteria with upgraded drainage system; bio-retention, Silva Cell technology and sustainable materials. (2013-14). 2nd Street Vision Block; Macon, Georgia; Urban Design Project Manager. Streetscape, hardscape design and implementation for the “2nd Street Vision Block” for the City of Macon. The Vision Block will serve as the prototype for sustainable streetscapes in downtown Macon. Design features include planning for fixed-rail transit, bio-retention, rainwater re-use for irrigation, energy efficient LED lighting, bicycle lanes and accommodations alternative methods of travel including plug-in areas for electric vehicles (2013-2014). Midtown, Inc, Wynnton Road Master Plan-Phase I, Streetscape Enhancement Program, Columbus, Georgia; Landscape Architect. TYLI developed a streetscape enhancement plan to include trees and landscaping, sidewalk paving materials, utility relocation, lighting, street furniture, graphics, crosswalk materials, and other features as required by the City. The plan proposes establishing a typical six foot wide landscape strip adjacent to the curb, and a six-foot-wide sidewalk beyond it within existing right-of-way. This project supports the continued revitalization of Midtown Columbus, Inc. to improve safety for pedestrians and drivers, provide an improved safe route to Wynnton Elementary School, and supports local community desires for an improved corridor. David Gjertson, PLA, AICP, ASLA Project Manager / Senior Landscape Architect Award US17 Corridor Design Guidelines (2002) – National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation (NADO) Innovation Award French Broad River Park Master Plan – 2003 Georgia ASLA Award Participant Georgia DCA Quality Growth Program including: White County, City of Thomasville, GA & Walker County Professional Affiliations American Society of Landscape Architects Congress for New Urbanism Urban Land Institute (Associate Member) American Planning Association Central Midlands Council of Governments (CMCOG), Broad River Road Corridor and Community Master Plan, Columbia, South Carolina; Lead Consultant and Project Manager. Coordination and cooperation with Richland County to perform a land use and transportation study (Transit Oriented Development) along Broad River Road and surrounding neighborhoods. The project area encompassed 5,000 acres and 22,000 residents. The intent of this study was to examine roadway capacity, streetscape and other aesthetic enhancements, intersection improvements, congestion management, transit center design and redevelopment opportunities for commercial and residential use. The study also incorporated transit oriented development (TOD) principles and practices to enhance the safety and efficiency of the transportation system. Several methods were utilized to fully engage the Broad River Road Study Area community including; project website to provide “real time” information concerning the study and a venue for public comment, focus group and key stakeholder interviews. (2009) City of Sarasota, Master Plan of the Commercial Tourist District on St. Armands Key, Sarasota, Florida; Lead Consultant and Project Manager. The purpose of the master plan was to provide a framework for the redevelopment of the aging St. Armands Circle commercial district. The projects goals were to improve parking access quantity and access, provide redevelopment scenarios for the two “quads” of St. Armands Square and facilitate a comprehensive public involvement project. The project was fast-tracked and was completed in six months. (2007) City of Bradenton, Bradenton Waterfront Promenade and Streetscape, Bradenton, Florida; Lead Consultant and Project Manager. The riverfront park and activity center located on the Manatee River was designed as a one-mile riverfront promenade and features a 12-foot wide walkway, dedicated green space for park activities, tensile structure amphitheatre, wood decking underpass below US 41 connecting to the Bradenton City Center, “dragon” sculpture spewing water that passes beneath and over the top of the boardwalk, 35-foot gateway tower with concessions and restrooms, period lighting, benches, and landscaping. This project is part of a $250 million revitalization of the Bradenton waterfront and connects the downtown core with the commercial district. (2000) St. Petersburg Downtown Master Plan - Stadium Plaza and Streetscape -– St. Petersburg, Florida; Lead Consultant and Project Manger. St. Petersburg streetscape program extending from The Pier to Devil Rays Stadium (Tropicana Field) and encompasses more than thirty square blocks. The intent of the project was to promote pedestrian and non-motorized connectivity from the waterfront to the newly constructed stadium. The streetscape project was completed in 1998 and featured urban plaza spaces, fountains, streetscape system complete with brick sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, and street furniture and landscaping. A Project Design Manual was developed for the streetscape design that has now extended beyond the boundaries of the original project. Rome, Georgia, South Rome Master Plan Redevelopment, Rome, Georgia; Lead Consultant and Project Manager. Provided strategy for the economic revitalization for the South Rome neighborhood in Rome, Georgia. The master plan was based on sound economic analysis and the principles Smart Growth and New Urbanism including: David Gjertson, PLA, AICP, ASLA Project Manager / Senior Landscape Architect proposed mixed use projects, neighborhood commercial nodes, interconnected trail and streetscape system and a comprehensive Affordable Housing Program. (2004-2006) City of Hinesville, Redevelopment Master Plan for Hinesville Urban Core, Hinesville, Georgia; Lead Consultant and Project Manager. The plan addressed the specific needs of the community based on Smart Growth and New Urbanism principles. This comprehensive master planning process that centered on the economic viability of the Urban Core and surrounding commercial and residential districts. An implementation program was enveloped that identified 29 individual projects and funding strategies through an innovative public involvement program. Since its adoption, more than 75% of the master plan has been implemented. (2003-2004) Town of Spring Lake, Master Development Plan, Spring Lake, North Carolina; Lead Consultant and Project Manager. Provided a Master Development Plan for a 1,200-acre Urban Center Study Area. Phase 1 of the Plan included inventory and assessment of existing conditions, an economic overview of the Town of Spring Lake Study Area including: business and industry conditions and real estate trends and development trends and conditions over the recent past. A comprehensive community involvement strategy resulted in a Summary of Issues, detailed SWOT Analysis and a Concept Development Plan that will guide redevelopment in the Urban Core and surrounding neighborhoods. (2010) Central Pasco Employment Village (CPEV), Area Plan, Pasco County, Florida; Lead Consultant and Project Manager. The Area Plan was initiated in 2007 by the Pasco County Florida Board of County Commissioners for approximately 2,400 acres of private property centrally located in Pasco County. The resulting CPEV Area Plan fulfilled the vision to create a Live/Work/Play community to provide jobs, housing and recreation opportunities with exceptional livability standards and protection of the natural environment. (2007) City of Washington, NC, Downtown Washington Waterfront Master Plan, Washington, North Carolina; Lead Consultant and Project Manager. The master plan was conceived by a City of Washington Private Public Partnership to enhance and promote development on the Washington waterfront and the urban core. The project included a comprehensive economic study, inventory and analysis, urban design strategies and supporting graphics. (2004) John n. Laplante, P.E., P.T.O.E. Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning License: Illinois, Michigan, and Washington, Professional Engineer Professional Traffic Operations Engineer Education: M.S., Civil Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1962 B.S., Civil Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, 1961 Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility, Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, US Access Board, May 2004 Bio-Environmental Engineering Certificate, U.S. Air Force Medical Service School, Montgomery, Alabama, 1962 Affiliations: AASHTO Geometric Design Task Force (Green Book) National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Institute of Transportation Engineers American Society of Civil Engineers American Public Works Association Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Women’s Transportation Seminar Since 1992, Mr. LaPlante has been responsible for oversight of all special traffic and transportation planning projects for the firm. He oversees a staff of transportation planners, traffic engineers, and a transit planner working on a wide variety of traffic, bicycle and pedestrian design and planning projects. These bicycle/pedestrian projects have included Chicago’s Streets for Cycling Plan, design of 100 miles of on-street bike lanes and a group of CMAQ-funded Lakefront Path improvements in Chicago; bike path design projects for the Chicago Park District; development of the Downers Grove Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans; creation of a Non-motorized Transportation Investment plan for southwest Michigan; preparation of bicycle plans for the City of Evanston and downtown Naperville; work on the CATS 2030 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan; the Anacostia Riverwalk Plan in Washington, DC; preparation of a national Pedestrian Facilities Design Guide for AASHTO under a NCHRP grant; and providing technical guidance to the US Access Board. Mr. LaPlante has a national reputation as a transportation engineer through his activities with the Institute of Transportation Engineers and other professional organizations, including the AASHTO Geometric Design Task Force where he is one of the authors of the AASHTO Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (Green Book) and Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities. He is also an Alternate Delegate to the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NICUTD), Vice-Chair of their Bicycle Technical Committee, and Chair of the Pedestrian Task Force. He recently completed a three-day workshop entitled, “Designing Pedestrian Facilities for Accessibility,” sponsored by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals and taught by US Access Board Officials. Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Keys, Florida Project Advisor for the civil design and environmental permitting/coordination for the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. This bicycle/pedestrian path runs the length of the Florida Keys, adjacent to US 1, from Key Largo to Key West and includes coordination with the FDEP, FDOT, USACE, US Navy and SFWMD. The project is constrained by mangrove wetlands and the existing roadway; therefore, due to the narrow available corridor, extensive coordination is required to minimize wetland impacts while meeting FDOT requirements. Evanston Bicycle Plan Implementation, Phase I, Evanston, Illinois Project Principal for preparation of a complete bicycle facility plan for the city of Evanston. This plan was popularly acclaimed and the firm was subsequently selected to prepare the Phase I preliminary engineering plans and Project Development Report (PDR) needed to begin implementation of this plan. Once the Phase I PDR has been approved by IDOT, the firm will begin Phase II engineering construction plan preparation, to be followed by Phase III construction management engineering. Mr. LaPlante is Project Principal for this project. John n. Laplante, P.E., P.T.O.E. Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning Transportation Research Board (Pedestrian Committee) National Society of Professional Engineers Western Society of Engineers Chicago Bicycle Federation Metropolitan Planning Council Chicago Transit Authority Pedestrian Committee City of Chicago Traffic Studies The traffic engineering studies also included guidance and assistance on several bicycle facility projects, such as the preparation of exhibits and subsequent presentation of the City’s Halsted Street bike lane proposals at a series of public meetings, and active participation in the City’s Bike Lane Subcommittee of the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Council. In addition, a Phase I study was prepared for a $1.3 million CMAQ grant for various improvements to the City’s lakefront bicycle transportation corridor, including bike path intersections at four park entry roads, improved access from the lakefront to downtown, redesign of two miles of existing bike path, and improved signing and community access for the entire 20-mile length. Finally, TYLI was selected to provide consultation for over 10,000 bicycle rack installations at various locations throughout the City of Chicago. Bicycle Planning and Design Studies The traffic engineering studies also included guidance and assistance on several bicycle facility projects, such as the preparation of exhibits and subsequent presentation of the City’s Halsted Street bike lane proposals at a series of public meetings, and active participation in the City’s Bike Lane Subcommittee of the Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Council. In addition, a Phase I study was prepared for a $1.3 million CMAQ grant for various improvements to the City’s lakefront bicycle transportation corridor, including bike path intersections at four park entry roads, improved access from the lakefront to downtown, redesign of two miles of existing bike path, and improved signing and community access for the entire 20-mile length. Finally, TYLI was selected to provide consultation for bicycle rack installations at various locations throughout the City of Chicago. City of Chicago Bike Lanes Consulting Services – Series III (V), Chicago, Illinois Project Manager for Phase I and II engineering services for 50-75 miles of new bike lane streets and 50-100 miles of signed bike routes within the City of Chicago. The work has consisted of engineering analysis of the potential bike lane streets identified in the City’s Streets for Cycling Plan; preparation of preliminary marking plans and community outreach materials; participation in local community meetings; preparation of final plans, specifications and cost estimates for IDOT construction funding approval. Rockford Area Transportation Study Bicycle-Pedestrian Transportation Study Project Principal for the development of Transportation Study to encourage bicycling and walking throughout the Rockford-Belvidere Metropolitan Area. This included preliminary analysis of current bicycle and pedestrian systems. This included identifying opportunities for connections between adjacent communities in order to create a seamless system for the entire Rockford- Belvidere area. The bicycle plan incorporates existing off-road paths, on-street bicycle lanes, and signed on-street bicycle routes to create the connectivity needed for a complete network of facilities. Vikas Jain, AICP, GISP Senior Transportation Planner Years of Experience 19 Professional Registrations American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) #020097, 2005 Certified Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional #00057880, 2008 Academic Achievements Master of City and Regional Planning, Clemson University, 2003 Master of Planning (Specialization in Housing), School of Planning, Center for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT), India, 2000 Bachelor of Engineering, Construction Technology, School of Building Science & Technology (SBST), CEPT, India, 1998 Training Workshop on Bus Rapid Transit conducted by National BRT Institute, Fort Lauderdale, FL, January 2012 Workshop on Travel Demand Forecasting for New Starts Projects conducted by Federal Transit Administration, St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN, June 2006, St. Louis, MO, September 2007, and Tampa, FL, March 2009 FSUTMS/CUBE TranPlan Transit Modeling Workshop conducted by Florida Department of Transportation Systems Planning Office, May 2006 NERPM/Cube Voyager Training conducted by Florida Department of Transportation Systems Planning Office, January Mr. Jain has 19 years of experience working on several large scale complex transportation planning and regional land use planning projects in the U.S. and India. He has managed technical aspects of motorized and non-motorized projects such as bikeway/sidewalk and transit feasibility studies, corridor studies, traffic impact studies, and site suitability studies for transit projects. He has extensive experience in developing long-range multimodal transportation and transit system plans, transit service plans, transit operations analysis, and capital cost and O&M cost models. He has effectively integrated GIS and travel demand forecasting software data for socio- economic, land use, and demographic analysis to aid the team in preparing environmental assessments and impact statements under National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) guidelines. Vikas has profound understanding of Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) project development process including preparing New Starts application. He has led and provided technical support in public information campaigns. Planning Martin MPO Transit Development Plan, Martin MPO, Project Manager. Mr. Jain is managing a multi-disciplinary team in producing the 2014-2023 Transit Development Plan, which was presented to the MPO Board for adoption in July 2014. Under his leadership, the TYLI team completed data collection, prepared a forecast model using the TBEST software, completed multiple alternative scenarios, and based on financial and implementation considerations, worked with staff to recommend a preferred scenario. Mr. Jain presented technical findings to the advisory committees, the BOCC, and the general public, as well as with staff from the St. Lucie TPO and FDOT to ensure that some of the recommendations for regional transit connectivity were feasible and coordinated. Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), General Planning Consultant Support Services, Miami, Florida; Project Manager. Managed multiple task work orders ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 in consulting fee. Project types included sustainable transport strategies, public information campaigns, transit service evaluation, and studies related to motorized and non-motorized transportation. Miami-Dade MPO, Strategies for Integration of Sustainability and the Transportation System, Miami, Florida; Deputy Project Manager. The focus of the project was to accommodate future travel needs in Miami-Dade County using travel demand management strategies. Responsible for developing sustainable transportation scenarios and methodology for evaluating transportation strategies using Southeast Florida Regional Planning (SERPM) model. Miami-Dade MPO, Feasibility Study of Miami Downtown Intermodal Terminal, Miami, Florida; Deputy Project Manager. Study included identifying suitable site for locating the intermodal terminal in downtown Miami, developing conceptual design for the preferred site, preliminary financial analysis, and recommending an implementation plan. Miami-Dade MPO, Near Term Plan for Improved Transportation Services, Miami, Florida; Project Manager. Elements of the public information campaign included marketing brochure, webpage, and a 30-second video appropriate for Public Service Announcement (PSA)/TV spot. Vikas was responsible for designing and developing a public information campaign for marketing and promoting transit services in Miami-Dade County. Vikas Jain, AICP, GISP Senior Transportation Planner 2005 Introduction to National ITS Architecture web based course offered by Consortium of ITS Training and Education (CITE)– December 2004 Introductory FSUTMS/TransCAD Workshop conducted by Florida Department of Transportation Systems Planning Office, December 2003 Workshop and training session on ‘Geomatics for Business’ conducted at Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)-August 2000 Professional Affiliations American Institute of Certified Planners American Planning Association Associate Member of Institute of Town Planners, India Member of Indian Society of Geomatics (ISG) Publications/ Presentations “Propensity to Use Transit– A GIS based Model,” November 2007, GIS in Transit Conference, Tampa, FL Software Proficiencies ArcGIS 10.x SPSS 10.1 ERDAS IMAGINE 8.x Microsoft Office Suite Cube Voyager TransCAD 4.x EMME/2 TRANPLAN 7.x VIPER 3.1 Corridor Studies FDOT District Four, Oakland Park Boulevard Transit Alternatives Analysis (AA), Florida; Deputy Project Manager. Co-managing technical analyses for conducting an AA leading to a locally preferred alternative on the busiest and most productive transit corridor in the region. FDOT District Four, US 27 PACE Study, South Florida; Senior Transportation Planner. Assisted in analyzing traffic impacts and developing cost estimates for future rail concept in the US 27 freight corridor between the FEC Hialeah Rail Yard and the CSX, and FCRR facilities surrounding Lake Okeechobee, including the connections to and from proposed inland logistics centers in the corridor. FDOT District Four, DEIS for Central Broward East/West Transit Analysis, Florida; Task Manager. Preparation of transit ridership forecasts; capital cost estimate for Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail Transit, modern streetcar technologies; Operation and Maintenance (O&M) cost model; land use and transportation data analysis using GIS. Assisted with station area planning and public involvement tasks. The budget for the project was approximately $7 million, which included preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a 20-mile corridor. Other major tasks in the project included identification of station locations, conceptual engineering, evaluation of Initial Operable Segment alternatives, and preparation of a New Starts submittal to enter into Preliminary Engineering. FDOT District Seven, Pinellas County Alternatives Analysis Study, Florida; Task Manager. This project was an AA study that identified a premium transit corridor in Pinellas County that connects major activity centers in the county and provides regional connection to downtown Tampa and Tampa International Airport. Vikas was responsible for travel market analysis; developing capital cost model for Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail Transit, and commuter rail technologies; methodology for tiered- screening approach for evaluating alternatives. Also assisted with ridership forecast, provided oversight, and quality control on deliverables for Federal Transit Administration and the client. Miami-Dade Transit, Miami-Dade East-West Corridor Supplemental DEIS, Miami, Florida; Planner. Preparation of a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement and development of conceptual station designs for a 10-mile heavy rail extension. Other project elements included supporting public involvement activities and review and evaluation of alignment and station options. Vikas was responsible for analyzing travel patterns using the CTTP–Journey-to-Work data and assisted with ridership forecast. Miami-Dade MPO, South Miami-Dade Corridor Alternatives Analysis, Miami, Florida; Planner. Project involved the development and evaluation of transit alternatives for the South Dade Corridor Alternatives Analysis. The South Dade Corridor extends from the Dadeland South Metrorail Station to Florida City, approximately 20 miles. The northern portion of the corridor is currently served by the South Miami-Dade Busway. The study included the development and evaluation of transit and roadway alternatives, as well as extensive public involvement. Vikas assisted with capital cost estimation, GIS mapping, and transit service planning. FDOT District Four, South Florida East Coast Corridor Transit Analysis (SFECCTA) Study, Florida; Task Manager. This corridor is 85 miles long spanning Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties. Preparation of Existing Conditions Report and Summary of Vikas Jain, AICP, GISP Senior Transportation Planner Traffix 4.x Form Z 3.8.1 Previous Studies Report. A feasibility study was conducted for the introduction of transit service and expanded freight service in the Florida East Coast railroad corridor. Vikas assisted with the design of the Transportation System Management alternative for the study. FDOT District Four, SR 7 Fast Bus, Florida; Planner. The project included developing an operating plan, and an estimated capital and operating costs to implement bus facility and service improvement on SR 7/US 441 in Broward County. Project also included an on-board rider survey, a boarding and alighting study, a transit travel delay study, and a feasibility study of transit signal priority and intersection improvements. The proposed Fast Bus would build on the Broward County Transit 441 Limited service that travels from northern Broward County to the Golden Glades intermodal facility in northern Miami-Dade County. The operating plan for Fast Bus would extend the route north into Palm Beach County to provide service to Florida Atlantic University and connect to Palm Tran routes on US 1. Long Range Transportation/Freight/Transit Systems Planning 2040 Southeast Florida Regional Freight Plan (October 2012 – October 2014). Senior Transportation Planner - Leading the land use analysis and coordinating modeling effort to develop the 2040 Southeast Florida Regional Freight Plan. Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) 2035 Update, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Florida; Task Manager. Developed an LRTP that includes short- and long- range strategies and actions leading to the development of an intermodal transportation system. The plan encompassed multimodal components that include highways, mass transit, pedestrian facilities, bikeways, waterborne and freight transportation. Vikas was responsible for developing data compilation and review report, the needs plan project list and assessment, and, ultimately, working with stakeholders to build the fiscally-constrained cost feasible plan. South Florida Regional Transit Authority (SFRTA), Strategic Regional Transit Plan, South Florida; Planner. Project was for the development of 2030 regional transit plan for south Florida. Vikas was responsible for evaluation of transit projects and networks using spreadsheet based models; developing methodology for analyzing travel patterns and land use relationship using GIS and Cube Voyager in Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties; capital cost and O&M cost estimation. He also developed a GIS model to predict viability of different levels of transit investment for different population and job density. Town of Davie, Davie Regional Activity Center (RAC) Master Plan, Davie, Florida; Planner. Developed a multimodal transportation plan as part of the Town of Davie’s RAC Master Plan. The RAC was a 2,200-acre-area of the Town that supported a variety of uses, including the South Florida Education Center (a cluster of 14 educational institutions) and the historic downtown district. The transit plan included development of a circulator for the RAC and connections to existing and proposed regional transit routes. Vikas developed a methodology to determine minimum population and employment densities required to support each type of transit vehicle (rail versus bus), capital and operating cost estimates for the proposed transit circulator. Multimodal and Intermodal Studies FDOT District Four, Maintenance Facility Location Study, Broward County Transit (BCT), Florida; Planner. This study was performed to identify potential sites for BCT Vikas Jain, AICP, GISP Senior Transportation Planner maintenance activities and performed a preliminary site evaluation criteria and initial screen evaluation. As part of the study, project justification was outlined, preliminary evaluation criteria were developed, initial facility site candidates were identified, and preliminary evaluation was performed. The project resulted in a set of alternatives that were further investigated. Vikas was responsible for community impact analysis using GIS model, quantitative evaluation of potential candidate sites, and property search using BPCA data. FDOT District Six, Golden Glades Interchange Intermodal Facility–Bus Bay Analysis, Miami, Florida; Planner. An evaluation of the proposed bus terminal facility design at Golden Glades Interchange and calculation of the number of berths required at the terminal based on existing and future transit service plan. Vikas was responsible for bus operations analysis and service plan evaluation to determine the size of the proposed bus terminal capacity at the Interchange. City of Tamarac, Integrated Bikeway/Walkway System Feasibility Study, Tamarac, Florida; Planner. An assessment of the existing conditions and identification of potential economic benefits for the City that may have resulted from the implementation of a bikeway system. The study involved extensive public involvement and a feasibility study was conducted for different types of bikeways/walkways. Vikas was responsible for a demographic analysis using GIS to identify bike/pedestrian markets and cost-benefit analysis. South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, Northern Layover/Maintenance Facility Location Study, Palm Beach County, Florida; Planner. Phase one of this study included conducting a space needs assessment, a property search, and alternative site evaluation screening for new layover/maintenance facility in Palm Beach County. Phase two evaluated the sites using several criteria and weighting based on a tiered-approach to identify a site that could have been evaluated using FTA requirements for environmental clearance. Vikas identified and evaluated alternative property locations based on the space needs assessment results using GIS. FDOT, Park and Ride Feasibility Study, City of Plantation, Florida; Planner. Examined the feasibility of a system of park and ride facilities within the City's Midtown District. Specific tasks included future parking needs assessment, identification of potential facility sites, development of a conceptual site plan for one such site, and preparation of cost estimates. A key component of this project was ensuring that the facilities support the Plantation Midtown Trolley. Vikas developed a spreadsheet based tool to evaluate alternative park and ride sites using extensive evaluation criteria. Transportation-Land Use Studies Hillsborough County Planning Commission, Unincorporated Hillsborough County Future Alternative Growth Pattern Scenarios, Florida; Planner/GIS Analyst. This study was conducted to assist the County with the creation of future growth scenarios and developed an interactive software program to allow elected officials and members of the public to create their own growth scenarios. Vikas developed and analyzed alternative population and employment growth patterns for four different scenarios (transit oriented development, unrestricted growth, redevelopment and activity centers scenarios). City of Plant City, Northeast Plant City Master Plan, Plant City, Florida; Planner/GIS Analyst. Developed a master plan for lands located to the northeast of its jurisdiction. Vikas Jain, AICP, GISP Senior Transportation Planner Tasks associated with creating this master plan include an assessment of existing conditions through a GIS-based suitability analysis, development of guiding principles through interviews with community leaders and property owners, creation of two possible future land use scenarios based on the guiding principles, creation and assessment of proposed roadway improvements necessary to mitigate the impacts of the proposed growth on I-4, and identification of appropriate implementation strategies. Vikas developed a spatial model for land use suitability assessment using GIS. City of Oakland Park, Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR), Oakland Park, Florida; Planner/GIS Analyst. The purpose of the EAR was to review the performance of the comprehensive plan in meeting the community’s needs and vision for state required and locally identified major issues. Local major issues were identified, coordinated and led public involvement efforts, prepared the EAR document, and responded to comments from reviewing agencies. Amendments to the adopted Comprehensive Plan to address the EAR major issues were also prepared. Vikas created existing land use data at parcel level using GIS and compiled maps for the City’s comprehensive plan per Florida Statutes. PB Americas, Inc., Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), Alternative Analysis/Draft EIS for the East/Southwest Corridor, Jacksonville, Florida; Assistant Planner. Reponsible for socio-economic, land use, and environmental impact analysis using for a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Also analyzed transportation impacts and assisted with ridership forecast. Mott MacDonald, Feasibility Study of Integrated Public Transit System, City of Ahmedabad, India; Urban Planner. Developed socio-economic and land use at a Traffic Analysis Zone for travel demand modeling (EMME/2), demographic analysis and population, and employment projections. Vikas assisted with traffic and transit surveys, ridership forecast, real estate and financial analysis, and documentation. Sorin Garber Vice President, Director of Transportation Planning-South District Education M.S., Urban Planning, Hunter College, 1981 B.A., Economics, UC-Santa Barbara, 1977 Professional Affiliations Appointment, Portland Streetcar CAC Appointment, Portland Sidewalk Obstructions Task Force Appointment, Portland Pedestrian Advisory Committee Appointment, Portland Metro Transportation Planning Advisory Committee Member, TRB Transportation/Economic Development Committee Member, Women’s Transportation Seminar Founder, WalkBoston Selected Publications What Needs to be Done to Promote Bicvcling and Walking, Nat’l Bicycle and Walking Study, FHWA Failures in the Process: A Review of Three Pedestrian Space Proposals for New York City, Fifth Annual Pedestrian Conference, Boulder, CO Portland Transit Preferential Streets Program, ITE District 6 Conference, Salt Lake City, UT Mr. Garber has more than three decades of experience analyzing urban passenger transportation systems throughout the U.S. He has directed completion of a broad range of projects, including multi-modal transportation systems and corridor studies, alternatives analyses, traffic calming design, bicycle lane development, and pedestrian access/circulation and urban design studies. Selected projects include: Neighborhood Traffic Calming Project, Portland Bureau of Transportation 2013. Mr. Garber led a multi-disciplinary design team through a community-focused traffic calming plan that resulted in +40 treatments that have been advanced into preliminary engineering. Initially, the intent of the project was to develop strategies to prevent through-trucks from penetrating neighborhood streets, but after six stakeholder meetings and two open houses, the focus evolved into improving the pedestrian and bicycle network and calming auto and truck traffic, including reduced speed limits, periodic traffic enforcement, median islands, curb extensions, narrowed traffic lanes, new crosswalks, bicycle tracks/lanes, pedestrian-activated signals, signage, and landscaping. Central City Transportation Management Plan Update, Portland Planning Bureau – Sorin Garber completed an update to the Central City Transportation Management Plan for the Bureau of Planning. His analyses outlined recent trends in use of different modes, and where CCTMP policies needed updating. Mr. Garber interviewed 20 stakeholders about where Central City transportation services were headed and what services were necessary to support future Central City growth. Pedestrian Access to Transit Facilities Project, Portland, OR. Mr. Garber developed a set of prototype designs to improve pedestrian access to bus and LRT stops located within TriMet’s priority transit network. He developed a range of concept design improvements, and a set of weighted technical criteria for selection of candidate “demonstration sites”. Using these criteria, prototypical solutions were completed for several sites. Portland Downtown Light Rail Tunnel/Pedestrian Circulation Evaluation, Portland, OR. Mr. Garber supported this engineering study of the feasibility of an underground light rail connection through downtown Portland, and the possible effect of such an alignment on pedestrian and vehicular circulation, and the City’s urban form. Bus Stop & Passenger Amenities Standards/Portland Mall Document, Portland, OR. Mr. Garber led team efforts in preparing this manual that identifies placement and design criteria for bus stops and passenger amenities. Mr. Garber also prepared a paper on the effects of relocating some of the Mall’s shelters to other sites to maximize bus efficiency. Capacity Analysis Procedures for Pedestrian Systems. Working with researchers from the Polytechnic Institute of New York, Sorin was a “beta tester” for the capacity analysis methods being developed for the Highway Capacity Manual. Sorin utilized the methods for midblock sidewalks, crosswalks, and corner reservoirs for ten subarea studies of mixed-use dense development projects in New York City. Sorin refined and calibrated these methods through time-lapse and videotape photography, as well as through an academic peer review process. Sorin Garber Vice President, Director of Transportation Planning-South District Rose Garden Arena Master Plan, Portland, OR. Mr. Garber prepared and coordinated all transportation analyses, roadway design, and TDM and construction program elements, related to the development of the Rose Garden complex. With Tri-Met staff, he tested a wide spectrum of concepts including freeway and LRT alternative alignments, local street, parking, transit and pedestrian circulation, and transit station design; many of which were incorporated into the project. He also conceived the project’s TDM Program, and was part of the core group that led to its implementation. Thomas A. Errico, PE Senior Associate and Complete Streets Roadway Systems Registrations: Registered Professional Engineer in Maine (6618), 1990; Vermont (6321), 1992; New Hampshire (10096), 1999; Massachusetts (37701), 1993; Certifications: Certified Maine DOT Locally Administered Project Manager Academic Achievements: M.S., Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, 1996 B.S., Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, 1985 Professional Activities: Member, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), 1997-Present; Director of the New England Section, ITE 2010; Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), National Committee Member on publishing a Report on Current Practices on Pavement Markings and Signing at Crosswalks, 2010; Member of the National Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee Member of the Speakers Bureau for the National Complete Streets Coalition. Member of the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Thomas Errico joined T.Y. Lin International as a senior associate and New England traffic engineering director. His background in traffic engineering includes access management, corridor studies, traffic operations studies, pedestrian studies, parking studies, safety evaluations, and traffic impact studies. He has significant experience in designing traffic signals, developing and maintaining traffic plans, and determining intersection and roadway design requirements for highway projects, including auxiliary lanes, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, signing, and traffic control. He has worked extensively with traffic engineering software such as SYNCHRO, SimTraffic, HCS, TRANSYT-7F, PASSER, and CORSIM. Project experience relevant to this proposal include: Complete Streets Design Training Initiative, Statewide, MA - UMass Project Manager responsible for the development and delivery of approximately 80 training workshops throughout the state of Massachusetts. The workshops attendees will include MassDOT engineers, consultants, and municipal staff. Complete Streets Technical Presentations. Instructor conducting Complete Streets Training. These have included the following:  2014 Maine ACSE Winter Meeting  2012 MaineDOT Transportation Conference  2012 Maine Active Community Conference  Bicycle Coalition of Maine Advocates Meetings (January – May 2013)  2011 New England Bike-Walk Summit  2012 Maine Transportation Safety Council  New Hampshire MPO Group  Maine Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers  Massachusetts Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers Anderson Street Neighborhood Bicycle Boulevard Project – City of Portland, ME Project Manager and Lead Traffic Engineer implementing a bicycle boulevard in the East bayside Neighborhood of the City. The design includes streetscape improvements, construction of sidewalks and crosswalks, traffic calming strategies, on-street parking provisions, and bicycle accommodations. New Auburn Village Center Study – City of Auburn, ME Project Manager and Lead Traffic Engineer responsible for traffic analysis supporting the transportation and urban design improvements. A key component of the study is the development of a traffic simulation model to assess both one-way and two-way traffic circulation options through this busy village area. The City is struggling with trying to balance the desire to establish a livable village area, while competing with heavy cut-through traffic. Bath Road Master Plan – Town of Wiscasset, ME / MaineDOT Project Manager responsible for producing a plan that maximizes development opportunities along Bath Road through the strategic Awards: 2013 Transportation Engineer of the Year from the New England Section of ITE coordination of traffic infrastructure improvements, land use policies and design standards. By planning for growth, Bath Road will remain safe, congestion will be minimized and visual character will be preserved and enhanced. Ultimately, this Master Plan is intended to help Wiscasset shape a future for Bath Road and surrounding areas that reflects the needs and values of the community. Marginal Way Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, Portland, ME – City of Portland. Lead Traffic Engineer responsible for the development of an improvement plan for Marginal Way that incorporates a balanced transportation infrastructure considering all modes including pedestrians, bicyclists, trucks, transit, on-street parking, and streetscape. The plan was based upon a 10-year Bayside Development Plan. The key part of the plan in the conversion of the existing four-lane section to three lanes. On-Call Traffic Engineering Services, Portland, ME - City of Portland Traffic Engineer responsible for providing technical assistance on a host of traffic related tasks including traffic calming, neighborhood traffic management, traffic control, safety studies, development reviews, traffic support for construction projects, traffic signalization design, and general traffic engineering tasks. Downtown Traffic and Streetscape Study, Portland, ME - PACTS Project Manager and Lead Traffic Engineer for the preparation of a traffic study that investigated and analyzed traffic access into and within the downtown; evaluated on-street parking; identified strategies to minimize conflicts between pedestrians and vehicular traffic; development of a pedestrian friendly streetscape; and creating stronger linkages between the Old Port and the Congress Street corridor. Park Avenue / St. John Street Road Diet Projects, Portland, ME – MaineDOT Project Manager that designed improvements that are implementing bicycle lanes and other bicycle facility enhancements on these two urban streets. Work included preparing design plans and specifications that met City of Portland standards and accepted by MaineDOT. City of Portland Pedestrian Wayfinding System Study Portland, ME - City of Portland and PACTS Project Manager and lead Traffic Engineer for a study that planned and designed a fully comprehensive wayfinding signage system to aid visitors and residents alike in experiencing all that Portland has to offer. The intended outcome of the study and design exercise was to establish the policies, criteria, and graphic standards for the pedestrian-focused component of the wayfinding system. It serves as the basis from which the specific criteria for the vehicular focused component will be developed. The first phase of the project (installed) was to implement a pedestrian wayfinding signage system between the Waterfront and Arts District within City. Claire Clack Intern Landscape Architect Years of Experience 2 Academic Achievements Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, (Minor in Horticulture), University of Georgia, 2012 Master of Public Administration, expected May 2016 Certifications LEED Green Associate Software Proficiencies Bentley Microsoft Microsoft Office AutoCAD Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator Ms. Clack has two years of experience working on numerous site investigation reports, understands community codes and how various communities encourage and control developments in their jurisdictions. Little Willeo Road Sidewalk Improvements – Phase 2, Cobb County, Georgia; Intern Landscape Architect. Ms. Clack is providing landscape design support services for this 0.62 mile/3,2070 linear foot sidewalk extension consists of five-foot sidewalk and ten- foot urban shoulder with two-foot grass strip between the curb and the sidewalk. FDOT District Six, SR 836-I-395 Engineering Design Services, Miami, Florida; Intern Landscape Architect. TYLI was awarded the contract to perform preliminary engineering design services and Owner’s Representation for the new $400 million improvements to the I-395 corridor in Downtown Miami. The scope of work consists of the preliminary bridge design and aesthetics for a proposed signature bridge and modification of the existing elevated roadway and interchange improvements with I-95. Lilburn Community Improvement District (LCID), Highway 29 Multi-Use Path, Lilburn, Georgia; Intern Landscape Architect. TYLI is designing the Highway 29 Multi-Use Path as a 10-foot wide asphalt surface on the south side of U.S. Highway 29 (SR 8) between Postal Way and Killian Hill Road in Lilburn, Georgia. The work includes civil engineering, environmental documentation, landscape architecture, structural engineering, and lighting. Project specific activities include preparing a concept report, public involvement meetings, coordination with LCID staff, and meetings with adjacent property owners. Midtown, Inc, Wynnton Road Master Plan-Phase I, Streetscape Enhancement Program, Columbus, Georgia; Intern Landscape Architect. TYLI developed a streetscape enhancement plan to include trees and landscaping, sidewalk paving materials, utility relocation, lighting, street furniture, graphics, crosswalk materials, and other features as required by the City. The plan proposes establishing a typical six foot wide landscape strip adjacent to the curb, and a six-foot-wide sidewalk beyond it within existing right- of-way. This project supports the continued revitalization of Midtown Columbus, Inc. to improve safety for pedestrians and drivers, provide an improved safe route to Wynnton Elementary School, and supports local community desires for an improved corridor. Athens-Clarke County, City Hall Streetscape, Athens, Georgia; Intern Landscape Architect. TYLI was retained to provide the streetscape design for a one block area of downtown Athens, which contains its City Hall. The City Hall building is a landmark in Athens, a “town and gown” city whose makeup consists of both local professionals and students attending the University of Georgia. The City Hall streetscape design aims to appeal to both of these groups by taking advantage of cultural features on the site, like the Spirit of Athens structure and double-barrel cannon, while beautifying the area and making it more pedestrian-friendly. A. Tasha Cunningham Public Engagement Vice President Vice President responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of public involvement strategies, tasks and techniques on numerous projects for Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT.) Project Manager for the development, implementation and management of the MDX for Business Program. This program involves multiple components, including events like the Annual MDX for Business Conference, educational classes in conjunction with Florida International University and the coordination of workshops for registered MDX vendors and the public-at-large. Other Relevant Project Experience SR 112 Infrastructure Modifications for ORT - (ORT & Misc. Improvements), Miami-Dade County, FL, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX). This project involves infrastructure modifications for Open Road Tolling (ORT) and the dissemination to the community of complex maintenance of traffic, temporary signalization, traffic control plans. It includes the development of weekly traffic advisories, extensive public outreach and coordination with multiple community and agency stakeholders and team participation in weekly progress meetings. Systemwide Implementation of DMS, Miami-Dade County, FL, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX). This project involves the system wide installation of Dynamic Message Signs (DMS). It involves the dissemination to the community of complex maintenance of traffic, temporary signalization, traffic control plans. It includes the development of weekly traffic advisories, extensive public outreach and coordination with multiple community and agency stakeholders and team participation in weekly progress meetings. SR 112 Infrastructure Modifications for ORT - Off-System Signing, Miami-Dade County, FL, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX). This project involves the installation of signage along SR 112. It involves the dissemination to the community of complex maintenance of traffic, temporary signalization, traffic control plans. It includes the development of weekly traffic advisories, extensive public outreach and coordination with multiple community and agency stakeholders and team participation in weekly progress meetings. Venetian Causeway, Project Development and Environmental Study, Miami-Dade County, Florida, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Six. Public Information Manager responsible for public involvement on a complex preliminary and environmental engineering study for a facility registered as a national historical monument, involving controversial and intricate degrees of public involvement within the residents, users of the facility, involved intergovernmental agencies and elected officials. Tasks include the development of newsletters, web site and updating its contents, attendance at all project meetings, coordination of all events and special needs for each of them, detailed documentation of all activities. B. Years of Experience 20 Years C. Education B. A. Public Administration, Florida International University D. Professional References Mario Diaz Public Information Manager, MDX 305-637-3277 madiaz@mdxway.com David Cooke FDOT District Five Project Manager 386-943-5224 david.cooke@dot.state.fl. us Gus Pego FDOT District Six Secretary 305-470-5197 gus.pego@dot.state.fl.us G. Licenses n/a H. DBE Status n/a City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 RELEVANT EXPERIENCE FIU-Sweetwater University City Prosperity Project Miami, Florida 2012-2016 The firm reported directly to the FIU executive officers and the Facilities Management department during the TIGER grant concept development and application process. TYLI staff worked side by side with FIU staff to bring to fruition this unprecedented opportunity for the region, the 2013 TIGER Grant Award for University City. As a joint effort between FIU, the City of Sweetwater, MDT, MDX, and FDOT, this project will be a transformative impetus for the region that promotes a fundamental modal shift from personal automobile use to transit through pedestrian oriented and transit-oriented development (TOD). The firm was an integral part of this project success from the beginning, developing the Complete Street project concepts (including a signature cable-stayed pedestrian bridge), preparing the grant documentation, benefit-cost analysis’, and cost estimates. Following the grant award, the firm was retained by FIU to lead the project as the Design Criteria Professional in direct charge of the development of the schematic design and RFP for the FIU Facilities Department as well as the entire NEPA Categorical Exclusion documentation. Overtown Greenway Redevelopment Miami, Florida 2010-2014 The Overtown Greenway is an important component of the Greenprint Plan for Overtown; a 2002 plan prepared by a partnership between The Trust for Public Land and the City of Miami Overtown Community Redevelopment Agency. TYLI was in charge of completing the Master Plan document developing the project concept and final design for this pilot section of the greenway. This section of the project is between 7th and 3rd Avenue and will enhance the ability of children from the neighborhood to safely walk to Booker T. Washington Senior High School and Frederick Douglas Elementary Schools. The TYLI design approach was to seek authenticity in the design of elements used to reflect the cultural background of the neighborhood. Public involvement was critical aspect to determine the types of activity spaces that will best meet the needs of the residents. Animating spaces with users will be a key to the success of this greenway. As an initial section, this project will function as a Design Guideline future for sections of the proposed greenway. Citywide Traffic Calming Planning Studies and Final Design City of South Miami 2012-2015 The firm was tasked with performing the Traffic Studies and Planning for the Manor Lane and Mango Terrace Neighborhoods of the City of South Miami including conducting public meetings and developing the concepts for traffic calming which included speed tables, partial street closures, and traffic circles. 1 City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 Upon completion of the planning phases, the firm continued on to complete the final design for these two neighborhoods, as well as final design for the Pinecrest Villas traffic calming project. Districtwide Operations and Traffic Safety Studies Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties 2010-2014 The firm was awarded a multi-year contract with the Florida Department of Transportation to provide professional traffic engineering services. The services included the development of various traffic operations studies, issued through individual Task Work Orders (TWO) that will be basis for short term projects for intersections, arterials, etc. in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties in Florida. The specific objective of this contract is to provide traffic engineering reports/studies and/or data collection to identify and evaluate/analyze the problem(s) encounter at each study area, and recommend appropriate solutions(s) based on an analysis of the cost effectiveness of each of the recommended improvements. Oakland Park Boulevard Transit Alternatives Analysis Fort Lauderdale, Florida 2012-2014 The Firm evaluated transit alternatives that incorporate FDOT’s policies and program initiatives such as mobility hubs, passenger service, rapid bus/bus rapid transit (BRT), Light Rail and streetcar, and safety improvements to best enhance the transit operating environment in the business east-west bus route in Broward County, Florida. Identifying financial resources (FTA, FDOT and local agencies) were addressed as well. Key issues addressed in the study are as follows: •Understanding travel patterns •Understanding and reviewing current bus service and its potential to reduce vehicular travel demand •Improving on-time performance •Engaging in public outreach and farming partnerships in order to build consensus. The Preferred alternative was a “business and Tourist” (BAT) lane where only buses, emergency vehicles and right-turning vehicles are permitted. In addition, bus islands which separate bus stops from right turn lanes were incorporated. The recommended BAT lane alternative was endorsed by Broward County Transit and adopted by the Broward MPO. Professional Traffic and Transportation Engineering Consultant Service City of Fort Lauderdale 2011-2015 T.Y. Lin International provided support to the City of Fort Lauderdale, Transportation and Mobility (TAM) Department staff in preparing the gamut of multimodal transportation planning studies, traffic and transportation engineering plans, as well as serves as an extension of the staff to fulfill the Department's needs on a day-to-day basis. TYLI provided technical and professional services to TAM through the following task orders: • Traffic and Parking Study Reviews for 14 development projects throughout the City • Neighborhood Mobility Masterplan • Lane Elimination Application • Parking Supply and Demand Study • Downtown Walkability Design Project (100% Design Plans) • NE 13th Street Complete Streets Engineering Design (100% Design Plans) 2 City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 Project Understanding and Approach Project Overview A core element of TYLI’s transportation practice is a commitment to transportation systems that are safe, efficient, and sustainable. This commitment is embodied in the Complete Streets movement, which communities and state and local agencies are adopting across the nation in their transportation network planning and design policies. What are Complete Streets? Complete Streets are streets that are for everyone and that are built for all users—pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, public transportation vehicles, and users and riders of all ages and capability. Complete Streets provide students with safe routes to school, calm traffic in neighborhoods, enhance access to public transportation, and improve bicycle and pedestrian safety. Complete Streets balance the needs of all users, enabling safe access and mobility in the entire right-of-way. What Do Complete Streets Look Like? Designed within the community context and local transportation network, Complete Streets are unique to each setting. Common elements may include pedestrian friendly sidewalks, audible pedestrian signals, accommodation for persons with disabilities, bike lanes, special bus lanes, on ‐street parking roundabouts, narrower streets, and comfortable transit stops. Complete Streets form a network of improvements which may have bicycle boulevards on some streets, dedicated bus routes on others, and enhanced opportunities for pedestrian only traffic on designated routes. A Complete Street is safe, convenient, and compatible with the environment. 1 City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 Project Understanding Implementing Complete Street Policies Building the new kind of street systems envisioned in the Complete Streets concepts requires thinking differently about our roads and who uses them. A Complete Street policy guides cities, transportation agencies and transportation planners and designers in building roadway networks that are safer and more accessible for all users. Such a policy integrates all roadway projects from the planning and new construction stage to rehabilitation repair and maintenance into a unified approach Complete Streets Design Principles The City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy and Design Standards Manual will provide for development and knowledgeable design of a “complete streets” network; containing a comprehensive hierarchy of streets and street components, which respects the continuum of users and their needs. While guidelines are intended to provide strategies for many contexts, this document will provide for a contextually appropriate design specific to South Miami. The TYLI Team will strive to enumerate design strategies and balance the many variables influencing complete streets design to provide specific guidelines and technical information including the development of street plans, sections and details. The TYLI Team will provide the framework for implementing a Complete Streets program that adheres to the following outline: • Streets as City Structure • Streets for all Modes • Streets as Public spaces • Parking Accommodations • Green Streets Principles for Low Impact Design (LID) Complete Streets Design Guidelines Complete Streets Design Guidelines will require the following components: 1. Connectivity and Small Blocks A relatively fine network of streets and blocks allows multiple routes to and from destinations, encourages walking and biking and allows traffic to naturally diffuse into the grid as other routes become congested. 2. Parking Accommodations 2 City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 On-street parking can provide a significant amount of necessary parking supply for local business in a convenient location, while acting as a buffer for pedestrians and creating a comfortable sidewalk space. Parking can be the most controversial issue for a complete streets retro-fit project. Loss of on-street parking sometimes is an outcome. I would also note that in some cases with reduced ROW, cross-sections can’t accommodate on-street parking. I would further note that on-street parking needs to be carefully designed so that it is not creating unsafe conditions for bicyclists. 3. Roundabouts Roundabouts are becoming a more common strategy for addressing transportation capacity and intersection safety issues. Along with a systems based approach and a series of linked roundabout intersections, roundabouts can have a significant positive effect on the livability of the neighborhoods and communities they serve. Roundabouts have a traffic calming benefit and provide low maintenance cost, no power requirements, and reduce vehicle stops and thus have lower fuel consumption and emissions. 4. Pedestrian Comfort and Safety Pedestrian injuries and fatalities resulting from car-pedestrian collisions increase dramatically as vehicular speeds increase. The probability of the pedestrian receiving fatal injuries is 3.5 percent at 15mph, 37 percent at 31mph, and 83 percent at 44mph. 5. Bicycle Comfort and Safety On lower-volume streets, bicycles should be considered a normal part of the mix of travelers on the street. With higher volumes of motorists and bicycles (+ 3,000 ADT), bicycling routes should be separate from the motorists, but bicycles should be expected and accommodated along all streets. 6. Alleys or Service Lanes The use of alleys removes the need for individual curb cuts to provide vehicular access to properties, limits conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians and increases on-street parking capacity and opportunities for street trees and green street treatments. 7. Green Streets Streets are a significant source of storm water quantity and quality impacts on natural drainage systems. It is critical to incorporate strategies to limit and mitigate impervious areas and properly handle pollutants carried in rainwater run-off while infiltrating clean water to replenish dwindling ground water supplies. 3 City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 Project Approach Our objective in all of our municipal planning work is to develop strategies that will foster communities to realize their full potential. Standards that respect the initiative, effort and loyalty of its citizens and also inspire people to get involved with civic issues and to stay involved through difficult times. A municipality must strive for excellence in the quality of life it provides for its citizens. It must create conditions that are unique to its location, emotionally appealing, comfortable, safe and convenient. It must foster a community that aspires to the principles of high livability standards for its public spaces, work environments and recreation facilities. To reach its full potential, a municipality must engender a strong sense of community. Citizens must feel that they are part of the collective whole, and that their contributions matter to the Town and all other citizens. They need to take pride in what they do as a community and that pride must be visible in the development and maintenance of public buildings, streets and spaces. The public environment must also be authentic to the community and express what is important to the community in its location, history, culture and economy. TASK 1 – PROJECT PLANNING 1.1 Finalize Work Program and Schedule A Work Program will be provided in TASK 1.1 and will include a schedule tha t meets the expectations, goals, and objectives of the City of South Miami. The project kick-off meeting will describe the Project Schedule and Project Approach in a task-by-task format. All interested parties will be identified and targeted for input and coordination. A City of South Miami "Core Team" will be identified and will provide the primary linkage between the TYLI Project Team and all other parties. The Work Program will outline the following: 1. Project Goals and Objectives 2. Public Involvement and Community Outreach Strategy Program 3. Identification of all Stakeholders 4. Complete Streets Strategy Evaluation 5. South Miami Intermodal Transportation Plan (SMITP) - Document Review 6. Data Collection Schedule and Coordination 7. Transportations Systems Evaluation 8. Complete Streets Design Options 9. Implementation Strategy 4 City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 TASK 2 – INVENTORY AND FIELD RECONNAISSANCE 2.1 Inventory and Base Data Collection There are two types of base information that will be required to complete Task 2; non-GIS-based information and GIS-based information. The Project Team will utilize GIS information available from the City of South Miami. Non-GIS information will be gathered by the Project Team from various sources. Non-GIS-based information includes information that is unavailable in development regulations, etc., current City, County, State and Federal initiatives, surveys, transportation studies, etc. GIS-based information includes digital mapping for general land use data, right-of-way identification and descriptions, non-park, vacant property and open space identification, Area-wide and City and County transportation work programs, community facilities and features, public right- of-way networks, existing bicycle/pedestrian facilities, street conditions and amenities, and committed private development. We anticipate that all relevant information will be placed in a database including the transcription of non-GIS-based information. Information that appears non-quantifiable or difficult to map will be scanned and identified as "approximate" for the purposes of the production of the revised South Miami ordinance. 2.2 Review of Existing Plan, Programs and Policies City of South Miami has embarked on several "policy initiatives" during the past several years including the recently completed SMITP. These plans and studies provide a clearer insight into goals and objectives for a variety of public improvement projects within the City. The Project Team will evaluate these documents to establish a basis for the City of South Miami Complete Streets review and production. Documents include but are not limited to: City of South Miami Comprehensive Plan Current City of South Miami Code of Ordinances Current City of South Miami Land Development Regulations City of Miami Capital Improvements Program 2.3 Interviews Interviews will be conducted as part of Task 2. Collaboration with all relevant agencies, organizations or special interest groups is essential to the success of the revised City of South Miami Zoning Ordinance and Land Development Regulations. Those parties will include, but are not limited to: City of South Miami Core Staff (departments identified in Task 2) Miami-Dade County Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Elected Officials 5 City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 Key City Administrators 2.4 Public Meeting Series We believe it is critical to base future planning decisions on a solid foundation of informed and rational community support. In fact, the members of the TYLI Team have been facilitating public involvement initiatives for many years that have helped formulate long-term public policy. At the basis of our success has been our emphasis on three factors: process consistency, consultant credibility, and a personal interest in the community and the individuals we serve. Meeting Series CHARRETTE / VISIONING MEETING SET A “charrette” is best described as a public workshop, open to all interested parties who will provide their insight and ideas; however, specific or general, into the planning process. It is generally formatted as an intensive one or two-day session that focuses on the issues facing the community, either design-oriented or with social relevance that arrives at collaborative solutions. Simply stated, the end product is a combination of ideas, strategies, and a “community vision” to guide the planning process. Typically, street layout plans, inventory and analysis drawings, sketches, image photos and maps are prominently displayed to offer input from the general public in the form of “likes and dislikes” of Complete Streets and transportation-related issues. The charrette also allows the community to comment on the actions and priorities to implement proposed Complete Streets initiatives. These sessions educate and facilitate local interest (and excitement) in the process and its outcome. It is a two-step process that requires two (2) sets Charrette/Visioning Meetings. We envision a minimum of two (2) sets of public meetings for the City of South Miami. The first meeting set is conducted as project overview to determine expectations of the community. This initial meeting is conducted in a presentation format with questions and comments recorded for use in the more interactive second charrette work shop meeting. The second meeting is conducted as a Charrette/Visioning Workshop in an effort to describe proposed complete Streets design strategies and creative approaches to the design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities so they can be prioritized within the plan. This second set of meetings is highly interactive and is conducted as a true charrette complete with facilitators assisting stakeholders with written and graphic materials. 6 City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 Media Advertising The TYLI Team of professionals has provided bulk mailings for meeting notices and results since the early 1990’s. We have in-house graphic artists that can provide quality poster design and mailings in any format. As the plan evolves, we will modify our outreach program as necessary. Much of the Communications Plan is dependent on our Public Involvement schedule. 2.5 Base Plan Development and Project Boundary Base maps of the City of South Miami street system, pedestrian/bicycle facilities and significant public and private realm gathering spaces will be digitally transcribed. Base Maps will include public rights-of-way, environmental features, cultural features, parks and open space, private development including proposed new development and existing transportation corridors. Significant features impacting the City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy and Design Standards Manual will be clearly identified and incorporated into the mapping system as overlays. 2.6 Infrastructure Analysis TYLI will provide an Infrastructure Analysis for the proposed project area. As a minimum, the Infrastructure Analysis will include: • Conducting site visits to catalogue and map physical attributes including, but not limited to: land use mapping, transportation corridors, roadway conditions, utility corridors, vegetative massing, environmental characteristics, bridges/culverts, access points, pedestrian/bicycle linkages, historical features, archaeological factors and significant above-ground utility systems. • Preliminary traffic analysis that provides traffic / circulation information, regional and local transit system primary access points, pedestrian bicycle circulation. 2.7 Summary of Issues Identified At the conclusion of Project Planning, and Existing Conditions Inventory, the Project Team will have data necessary to complete the Complete Streets Policy and Design Standards Manual documents. Quantifiable information will be stored in a digital format compatible with the City of South Miami database. Non-quantifiable information including general policy statements, past studies, and interviews and public workshop information will be incorporated into a "policy matrix". This matrix will display proposed initiatives in a graphic format. Due to the complexity of this effort, the matrix will be divided into the following categories: • Streets as City Structure • Streets for all Modes • Streets as Public spaces • Parking Accommodations • Green Streets Principles for Low Impact Design (LID) Our challenge will be to disseminate this information into a usable format in combination with the digital mapping information gathered during Task 2. 7 City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 TASK 3 – COMPLETE STREETS DOCUMENTATION One of the primary aims of a solid Smart Growth planning philosophy is to provide a mechanism and opportunity for communities such as South Miami, to visualize the future of their community and plan for that vision in a way that effectively addresses transportation systems. From a land use perspective, it is widely recognized that the manner in which a community allocates its land for various uses, and the connectivity of these uses, directly supports these community activities and promotes economic development. Transportation systems and infrastructure improvements have a major impact on the degree to which a livable community can be achieved. A major focal point for the TYLI Team will be to work in a collaborative manner with the South Miami Community, local decision-makers in the business community, and other City and community-based organizations. This collaborative process will enable the community to conceive a vision of how the physical characteristics of the Complete Streets program looks and functions. The Complete Streets Policy and Design Standards Manual will also provide a strategy to modify current physical and policies. Adopting a Complete Streets program will make South Miami a more livable, attractive, pedestrian-friendly, transit-friendly, business-friendly community where people can participate in a quality live-work-play environment. Traffic calming measures will be include as part of the overall Complete Streets strategy. Neighborhood traffic calming involves a host of solutions to assist in reducing traffic volumes or reducing traffic speeds for areas where calmer traffic is desired to foster a more comfortable environment for all roadway users. This includes, but is not limited to speed humps, raised intersections, bulb-outs, shared streets, chicanes, diagonal diverters, and partial closures. 3.1 Integration of Policies, Regulations, and Modifications One of the challenges in the Complete Streets planning process is to examine the extent to which the regulatory environment currently permits the City of South Miami to adopt a comprehensive Complete Streets program. The TYLI Team will: • Conduct a thorough inventory of the type, location, size, and interrelationship of transportation systems the City and compile it in electronic and tabular formats • Conduct community leader interviews and survey residents and customers in the area on the types Complete Streets measures are needed to enhance the City of South Miami and promote live-work-play opportunities • Identify potential types of transportation system users throughout the community • Develop an electronic database of the characteristics of the City of South Miami vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian transportation system • Compare the City of South Miami regulations with proposed Complete Streets program • Provide policy statements, design options and implementation strategies to apply a Complete Streets strategy to the existing regulatory framework for integration and adoption 8 City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 3.2 City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy and Design Standards Manual Specific requirements will be developed to describe the criteria for a comprehensive complete Streets program. The Complete Streets Policy and Design Standards Manual will include the following components: • Implementing Complete Street Policies o Policy Manual for Implementation • Complete Streets Design Principles o Pedestrian accommodations including; adequate sidewalk width based on accepted LOS; traditional and raised crosswalks; median crossing islands and sidewalk bump-outs. We will advocate for sidewalks on both sides of each street, a process for retrofitting ADA compliance design and pedestrian actuated traffic signal elements. Traffic signal cycle lengths will be evaluated to minimize pedestrian wait times and we will include criteria for installing RRFB and Hybrid/Hawk Signals o Traffic calming measures including; advocacy of lower roadway design speeds, defining the roadway edge of for vehicular travel lanes, inclusion of center medians, reduced curb corner radii, elimination of free-flow right-turn lanes, and installation of streetscape canopy trees. o Bicycle accommodations including; protected or dedicated bicycle lanes, accommodation of shared roadways or “sharrows”, neighborhood greenways & trails, wide paved shoulders, and bicycle parking. On streets with higher volumes of traffic (+3,000 ADT), bicycle facilities should be included that provide additional separation from automobile traffic and mitigate potential conflicts. o Transit accommodations including; bus pullouts, transit signal priority and bus shelters • Complete Streets Design Guidelines o Connectivity and Small Blocks o Parking Accommodations o Roundabouts o Pedestrian Comfort and Safety o Bicycle Comfort and Safety o Alleys or Service Lanes o Green Streets • Prototypical Complete Streets Hierarchy o Collector Streets o Sub-Collector Streets o Local Streets o Queuing Streets o Shared Streets/ Woonerfs o Commercial Shared Streets / Festival Streets o Alleys / Service lanes • Complete Streets Implementation Strategy o Hierarchy Matrix  Matrix depicting “X” axis – street area/volume & “Y” axis - street type o Grading System that includes; level of service standards relationship of vehicular to bicycle, pedestrian, and transit that emphasizes pedestrian use in the transportation system 9 City of South Miami Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual RFQ# PL2015-15 o Grading System that defines City of South Miami Transportation Network o Complete Streets Design Standards Manual and recommendations to update the City's Code of Ordinances, Comprehensive Plan, and Land Development Code to include Complete Streets Policy to enhance safety and mobility o Specific multimodal project recommendations on City's Transportation Network for Capital Improvement Plan o Funding Strategy that includes local, state and federal funding sources and creative financing methodologies integrating public & private revenue sources 3.3 Draft Report and Review TYLI will facilitate the review of draft report by the City of South Miami to assure compliance with FDOT regulations for transportation systems implementation. Upon receipt of City staff comments on the draft report, the TYLI Team will revise the draft report to reflect comments received. Key elements of the report will be presented to the City of South Miami Mayor and Commission. Upon receipt of City comments on the draft report at the stakeholder workshops, the TYLI Project Team will revise the draft report to reflect comments received. The final revised document will become the blueprint for the implementation of a comprehensive complete Streets program. Following adoption, the consultant will complete final revisions and provide the City with copies of the final documents as specified in the RFP. 10 Page 11 of 51 Thomas F. Pepe 02-23-15 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST FORM “Complete Streets Policy & Design Standards Manual” RFQ #PL2015-15 This checklist indicates the forms and documents required to be submitted for this solicitation and to be presented by the deadline set for within the solicitation. Fulfillment of all solicitation requirements listed is mandatory for consideration of response to the solicitation. Additional documents may be required and, if so, they will be identified in an addendum to this RFQ. The response shall include the following items: Attachments and Other Documents described below to be Completed IF MARKED WITH AN “X”: Check Completed. 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