Town of Munster Community Development Department

NICTD West Lake Corridor Main Street Commuter Rail Station Architectural Design Services

RFQ | APRIL 5, 2021

listen. think. deliver.

Table of Contents Cover Letter1 Firm Information2 Portfolio3 Staff Expertise4 References5

Town of Munster | NICTD West Lake Corridor Main Street Commuter Rail Station Architectural Design Services 1. Cover Letter 1 Cover Letter Cover Dee Road Metra Station Section 1 Cover Letter CDM Smith Inc. | 125 South Wacker, Suite 700 | Chicago, Illinois 60606 | tel: 312-346-5000 1 April 2, 2021 Town of Munster Community Development Department The CDM Smith ATTN: Thomas Vander Woude, AICP 1005 Ridge Road Advantage Munster, IN 46321 3 Full-service design team Subject: NICTD West Lake Corridor Main Street Commuter Rail Station combining the talents of CDM Architectural Design Services Smith, KMI, and Hitchcock Design Dear Mr. Vander Woude and Selection Committee Members: Group CDM Smith Inc. (CDM Smith) is pleased to submit our response to this 3 Vast experience in the design of Request for Qualifications for Architectural Design Services for the Town passenger train facilities of similar of Munster’s new NICTD Main Street Commuter Rail Station. We are very excited for the opportunity to work with you and the Town of Munster’s scope and scale stakeholders to facilitate an aspirational vision for the character of the 3 Experts at community vision with station and then guide the implementation of the concept. experience offering flexible and We understand the significance of this once in a lifetime chance for buildable solutions Munster to set the stage for the future of the community and to create a new architectural landmark. Our passionate Project Manager Benjamin 3 Team members with NICTD and Harber will lead our team of professionals in realizing Munster’s Town of Munster experience objectives. We will always be an independent advocate for the Town 3 Strong experience with robust as we have not been involved on the agency side of the West Lake public engagement efforts expansion to date. 3 Expertise with station Our Team construction cost estimating

While CDM Smith is a global architecture and engineering firm 3 Experience with federal grant specializing in the transportation, facilities, environmental, and water procedures to ensure funding is industries. We are proud of our local presence of more than 100 staff. expended properly For the last 50 years, our Chicago, Lisle, Gary, and Indianapolis offices have supported transportation efforts throughout the region not only for municipalities like the Town of Munster, but also directly for service agencies like Metra, CTA, IndyGo, Pace, etc. to plan, design, and oversee site and building improvements for commuter stations following FTA requirements. We offer our specialists to the Town to cover a wide array of scopes of work that may arise from this project. Within our team organizational chart and resumes, you will be introduced to team members that cover disciplines spanning from interior and exterior architecture, sitework, track and bridge engineering, transit and TOD planning, structural engineers, and mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineers. We know that while only limited services may be required, it is important to have a wide variety of perspectives to ensure that concepts are not only aesthetically pleasing but they can be shown to work technically, and we can clearly articulate the efforts to accomplish and coordinate with agencies and stakeholders. In addition, we have team members on staff that have worked with NICTD and the Town of Munster.

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In addition to our internal members we offer two unique team resources: At CDM Smith, Listen. Think. Deliver. is more ƒ Kaltsouni Mehdi, Inc. – CDM Smith has partnered with John Mehdi of KMI for many of our recent station projects. No one than a tagline—it’s how we work. Our teams single individual offers more of a lifetime of local Metra station stands committed and ready to begin delivering experience than John. He has completed planning, architecture, this next project with you. We will listen to you and engineering services at 50+ Metra stations, including many with a solution-driven attitude, tap the best on the Metra Electric line, and architecturally significant stations such as Park Ridge’s Dee Road, Tinley Park’s 80th Street Station, minds to apply ingenuity, and create a lasting and Orland Park’s 143rd Station. He has executed these alone or in solution. collaboration with other firms such as CDM Smith. ƒ Hitchcock Design Group – Joel Baldin and Hitchcock Design Group have a rich history in municipal and agency landscape design and planning. CDM Smith is pleased offer Hitchcock’s expertise in the design and implementation of landscapes for 12 regional commuter stations, including icons such as LaGrange Stone Avenue Metra Station, and expertise in “betterments” such as their recent NICTD Michigan City station work.

Our Approach

As architects and designers, we know that there is not a single “right answer” when it comes to architecture and aesthetics. What our team offers is years of experience in developing a process with our clients to educate stakeholders regarding options and considerations, and then navigate the path through alternatives before arriving at a preferred design. We understand the need to articulate these alternatives and concepts in user friendly ways, including renderings, computer models, and even augmented reality. We are experienced with developing plans with our clients to navigate the decision-making process and determine the right level of involvement at the right time for the public, committees, staff, and agencies. Together, the CDM Smith team commits to bring you the right resources to help the Town of Munster elevate your new Main Street Station as a community asset and notable transportation hub. We are excited for the opportunity to support the Town in this exciting transportation project. If you have further questions about our qualifications, feel free to contact me at 312‐718‐0056 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

Christopher Martel, PE, BCEE, LEED AP Benjamin Harber, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, PMP Vice President Senior Project Manager CDM Smith Inc. CDM Smith Inc.

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Comprehensive Transit Design 2 and Engineering Services

CDM Smith Inc. (CDM Smith) is a planning, consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm specializing in the transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, and water industries. With more than 5,000 global staff in 135 offices, legal firm name we maintain the size, stability, and resources to take on a wide range of projects CDM Smith Inc. successfully and tackle any challenge that may arise with in-house resources. federal employer ID CDM Smith employs a robust staff of transit planners, architects, and engineers 04-2473650 to achieve optimum results in terms of cost, function, efficiency, and aesthetics in form of business design. With all disciplines represented by in-house professionals cross-trained in Corporation various disciplines, projects benefit from improved communications and overall date of establishment project efficiency. Between our Chicago and Indianapolis offices, we have one 71 Years–Since 1947 of the largest design centers in the country. Our offices offer comprehensive planning, design, and construction oversight of local transportation projects. office to support activity 125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 700, CDM Smith's professionals will bring our wealth of direct experience working Chicago, IL 60606 on similar projects for other local clients. Our local transit-focused staff has 563 South Lake Street, Suite 1B successfully delivered billions in infrastructure projects for Metra, CTA, Indiana Gary, IN 46403 Department of Transporation (INDOT), IndyGO Transit Indianapolis, and dozens of 201 South Capitol Avenue, Suite 1220 communities in the northwest Indiana and the northeast Illinois region. Indianapolis, IN 46225

Firm overviews for our team members are on the following pages.

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Understanding Your Needs

CDM Smith’s team understands that transit connections provide profound impacts on the communities that are served both through opportunities provided to residents as well as economic development. Historically commuter and interurban rail stations have been anchors for the development and have helped define the style and character of the communities they serve. The Chicagoland region and Northwest Indiana have a rich example of these patterns of development dating back to the late 1800’s. Towns and villages located their businesses, civic buildings and parks within walking distance of these stations and TOD Planning Review development patterns expanded to create vibrant and The location of the terminal station at a new western walkable downtowns, the origins of modern transit oriented extension of Main Street offers a relatively blank slate for development (TOD). The Munster Main Street Station and comprehensive planning around the site. The CDM Smith Ridge Road Station, created through the construction team understands and has reviewed the TOD planning that of the 9-mile West Lake Corridor extension, is a modern has been ongoing within Munster and in conjunction with opportunity to have similar impacts on the Town of Munster. the RDA, the Town’s 2019 Character-Based Code, the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, and recent concepts for Calumet Avenue, and Centennial Village. The station area will need to balance easy commuter access, safe walkable mixed-use development, and consider non-vehicular access to other resources in the area. These connections may include Centennial Park and Village, future development on Calumet Avenue, Community Estates/other existing residential to the north, and the Town of Dyer’s Amtrak station to the south.

Developing Architectural Landmarks The station and supporting infrastructure can become architectural landmarks and establish a character that can be woven into the future development and help create a unique sense of place within the Town. Establishing this character requires an established methodology for evaluating and building stakeholder consensus. CDM Smith understands that the Town is seeking a team to assist in developing concepts, working with internal and external stakeholders, and coordinating the implementation of architectural and other “betterments” to the baseline NICD station to meet the needs of the community. As the process and agreements are further defined by the Town and NICD, CDM Smith can provide both advice and comprehensive resources to meet any evolution of the project scope. We can adapt from focusing on only minimal modifications, such as handrails, cladding materials, etc. to any larger changes to the platform, underpass, bridge, station depot, and site work. We are flexible in both the extent of the project area and the extent the team will develop the concepts. We understand that the Town will be working with NCTD and the F.H. Paschen and Ragnar Benson design team. We can provide everything from early renderings and design sketches, to bridging documents, or final design stamped A/E drawings as determined. CDM Smith implements Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funded projects locally, and around the country and knows requirements such as Buy America and other provisions relevant to this scope of work.

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Sample Process Utilizing our multi-discipline resources, CDM Smith and our team have developed an outreach and visioning process for presenting various appropriate architectural styles, and amenities, and then determining a preferred alternative. For example, the City of Elmhurst has continued to experience ridership growth, has invested in TOD development, and is now the 4th busiest station in the Metra rail system. The team has designed a new station, pedestrian underpass, parking and site improvements that not only work within the existing context, but creates a new central focus for the downtown. During this process, the team conducted extensive stakeholder outreach including with the rail operator, rail owner, regulatory agencies, funding partners, business community members, etc. Concurrent with this outreach the team held information sessions on the City’s existing community architecture for the public, conducted a visual preference survey of aspirational architecture, and then an online workshop to evaluate alternatives. While extensive public outreach may not be required for the Town of Munster, we can adapt our process to internal Town stakeholders and articulate key considerations in addition to a preferred style, such as initial/long term costs to Munster, the scope required for the modifications, and even schedule/ constructability implications. Our proposed staff include architects, engineers, planners, landscape architects, civil engineers, cost estimators and outreach experts so that we can provide comprehensive solutions. We will provide this The CDM Smith team developed concepts showing alternative information in clear scenarios demonstrating benefits and architectural styles to determine the preferred design. challenges of each.

Following the selection of a single scope and potential alternates, the team will assemble technical documents based on the agreements developed by the Town and NICD and provide support through any negotiations and even through construction as requested.

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Lake Villa Fox Lake Harvard The CDM Smith team has Johnsburg Long Lake Washington St. worked at 94 regional (Grayslake) Waukegan McHenry Grayslake commuter rail sites Prairie Crossing Woodstock Planning Prairie Grove East Woodstock Mundelein Design Crystal Lake Construction Inspection Pingree Rd. Cary Prairie View Fox River Grove Bu alo Grove Highland Park NEPA Ravinia Barrington Environmental Engineering Glencoe Northbrook Palatine Architecture Civil Engineering Mt. Prospect Elgin Cumberland Des Plaines Dee Road Bartlett Park Ridge

Medinah Edison Park Itasca Wood Dale Wood Grayland Ravenswood River Grove Clybourn West Chicago West Elburn Lombard Maywood Glen Ellyn Wineld

College Ave. College Grand/Cicero Union Station La Fox Wheaton Geneva Clinton Van Buren LaSalle Museum/11th St.

Berkeley 18th St. Bellwood Elmhurst Villa Park Villa Belmont 35th St./ Aurora Route 59 ”Lou” Jones 47th St. Summit 59th St. Brookeld

La Grange Stony Island Stone Ave. Stone Oswego Auburn Park 79th. St. (EA Prep)

Clarendon Hills Clarendon 95th St. Michigan City

115th St. 115th St. (Kensington) Lemont Romeoville Palos Park Vermont St. Hegewisch 143rd St. (Blue Island) (Orland Park) Ivanhoe Robbins 153rd St. Lockport (Orland Park) Tinley Park Harvey Hazel Crest 179th St. Calumet (Orland Park) Tinley Park/ Homewood 80th Ave. Flossmoor Joliet Olympia Fields New Lenox Richton Park CDM Smith KMI Hitchcock Design Group Vistara

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CDM Smith's Indiana & Illinois Clients & Services The CDM Smith team has SERVICES unparalleled experience with station improvements across the CLIENT Chicagoland commuter system. Architecture Engineering Funding Management Public Outreach Rail/Bus Coordination 1 RailClass As noted, CDM Smith combines its architecture and facility Metra X X X X X X planning and design expertise with local architect KMI and Pace X X X landscape architect Hitchcock Design Group to bring the CTA X X X X X X Town of Munster unparalleled, proven success. IndyGO X X X INDOT X Municipal X X X X X X

Local Resources Our team brings more than 150 local designers within Chicago 50 miles of Munster and Lisle  the Main Street Station.

Naperville

Gary

Indianapolis Offices

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Kaltsouni Mehdi (KMI)

Established in 1997, KMI's John Mehdi, AIA, brings to our team a wealth of Metra station design work, which spans all 10 Metra commuter lines for 50+ station projects. As a team technical advisor, John will reinforce his knowledge of agency standards and practical, community-driven architectural components gained over the course of his 33 years practicing client-focused architectural design. KMI has worked at 50+ Metra Stations. PROJECT EXPERIENCE: Elmhurst Metra Station • Glen Ellyn Station • Lombard Station Ramps and Tunnel • Calumet Station Rehabilitation • Harvey Metra Station • Dee Road Station • Bartlett Station • Elburn Station • Tinley Park 80th Avenue Station • West Bartlett Station • Oak Park Avenue Station • Lemont, Glenco, and Lockport Stations • Medinah Station • Northbrook Metra Station • Flossmoor Station • Hazel Crest Commuter Station • Crystal Lake Shelters • Orland Park 143rd Street Station • 153rd Street and 179th Street Stations • Pingree Road Station • Mundelein Station • Robbins Station • Lake Villa Station • Woodale Station • Arlington Park Commuter Station • Palos Park Station • Route 59 Station • Prarie View Station • Prarie Crossing Station • Geneva Station • Gresham, Robbins, Richton Park Stations • Fairview Station Platform Reconstruction • Aurora Station Platform Lighting • New Lenox ZPlatform Extension • River Grove Shelter • 95th Street Station-Beverly • Edison Park Station

Mundelein Metra Station - Pedestrian Overpass

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Hitchcock Design Group (Hitchcock)

Hitchcock has been collaborating with transit agencies, engineers, and architects on new station, route, and TODplanning for over three decades. They see the value that transit can bring to a community, and work with all stakeholders to not only plan for the station itself but also for the surrounding development. Throughout their history, Hitchcock has created environments supportive of the nationwide transit movement that reflect many of today’s best practices in station and TOD planning and design. Their work includes studying the financial, cultural, and physical impacts that a transit station can have on a place and using this information to best tailor planning and design solutions to exceed client expectations, furthering the ability of a commuter to get from home to their destination in a comfortable, and inspiring the way as part of their everyday life.

With offices in Indianapolis, Naperville, and Austin, Hitchcock planners and landscape architects have produced an extensive portfolio of award-winning projects. PROJECT EXPERIENCE: Brookfield Train Station • La Grange Metra Station Planters • Clarendon Hills Metra Station • Elgin National Street Metra Station • La Grange Road Metra Station • La Grange Stone Avenue Metra Station • Lombard TOD • Michigan City Double Track SD and Streetscape Betterments • Double Track NWI Project • Montgomery TOD Plan and Park- and-Ride Study • Northbrook Metra Station • Star Line TOD Plan • Romeoville Metra Station

La Grange Stone Avenue Metra Station

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Vistara Construction Services (Vistara)

Based on our previous experience of working together, we know Vistara will bring added value to the CDM Smith team. We are looking to their experts for input on constructability, cost estimates, and scheduling scenarios. They know the transportation industry, specifically rail, in and around the Chicago area. Since 2012, CDM Smith has included Vistara as a construction cost and scheduling consultant on numerous local transportation projects and proposals focused on renovating, upgrading, and redeveloping Metra, CTA, and Pace train and bus stations. Vistara was part of the CDM Smith team and worked on preparing the construction cost estimates for the conceptual engineering and planning schemes developed for the 95th Street Terminal Feasibility Study (broke ground Sept. 2014), the renovation of the 77th Street Bus Garage, rail car washer replacements, electrical upgrades to the West Shops, Brown Line Core Capacity Vision Study, City of Elmhurst Metra Station, and Village of Glen Ellyn Metra station. Currently, Vistara provides multiple construction cost estimates for the renovation and exterior site work on various CTA infrastructure projects that CDM Smith is managing. This work includes cost estimates for the 77th Street CTA Bus Garage Fuel System Repair, electrical panel upgrades to the West Shops CTA Bus Garage (Maypole), and cost estimates and schedules for the roof replacement at the CTA Des Plaines Rail shop, and building envelope repair at the 98th Street Train Yard and Shops. Vistara works with multiple agencies on transportation infrastructure upgrades. Metra Buffalo Grove Station • Metra Cicero Station • Various Metra Windbreaks/ Warming Shelters • Metra South Chicago Branch Stations • Metra Glen Ellyn Station • CTA Quincy Loop Station Upgrades • CTA 95th Street Terminal • CTA Bus Garage Fuel System Repair 77th Street • VA E85 Fueling Station • CTA Bus Garage/ West Shops, Maypole • CTA Rail Stop Roof Replacement • CTA Train Yard & Shops • Milwaukee Intermodal • CTA Brown Line Core Capacity Vision Study

CTA 95th Street Station

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Local Commuter Station 3 Full-Service Expertise

We offer unparalleled team qualifications demonstrating our expertise in the very unique area of local station and site design. Our team and team member's projects demonstrate the ability to achieve beautiful facilities, that are functional and practical as well. The projects highlighted on the following pages include a variety of relevant project elements including: Our team brings: ƒ Municipal and agency project sponsored projects ƒ New stations as well as station upgrades 3 Staff with experience in municipal and railroad clients specifically in the design of ƒ Complex stakeholder coordination passenger train facilities of similar scope ƒ Both extensive and limited public outreach and scale ƒ Large and smaller stations 3 Experience robust public engagement ƒ Varying station aesthetics 3 Expertise with station construction cost estimating ƒ Fully or partially funded with Federal Transit Administration 3 Experience with federal grant procedures (FTA) and agency grants to enure funding is expended properly ƒ Station house architecture as well as incorporating architecture into ancillary elements (pedestrian bridges, underpasses, etc.) ƒ Varying services (architecture, structural engineering, mechani- cal and electrical engineering, landscape architecture, civil engineering, bridge/underpass engineering, funding, outreach, cost estimating, land use, ridership estimates, etc.)

Project Manager Ben Harber led the interior design and visualizations of the Bryn Mawr station.

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Construction and Cost Estimating

A key component of a successful station project, especially for one Accurate Cost Estimating based on a mix of funding sources, is a construction cost estimate for Station Designs that is well-founded and comprehensive. CDM Smith offers a full-service cost estimating department providing budgetary and Cost estimating commuter station hard-money bid estimates, provided by experienced estimators improvement projects requires more within our construction arm, CDM Constructors Inc. All of our cost expertise than simply applying the typical estimates are developed by trained construction staff with the earthwork and roadway construction unit perspective of a contractor into the development of design-level cost rates. Construction improvements near estimates. Our cost estimating staff cover various markets, including railways requires special safety training for all facets of transportation such as facilities, rail, roadways, utilities, workers and flaggers when conducting environmental, earthwork, and demolition. certain tasks as do atypical general conditions for railroad protective liability We are supported by Vistara Construction Services, a DBE firm insurance and permitting requirements. Past who specializes in construction cost estimating, phasing, and experience cost estimating and designing constructability reviews. Our firms have worked hand in hand for similar projects is critical to establishing over a decade on transportation projects throughout Illinois. Vistara’s accurate cost estimates, especially when related experience includes: concept alternatives are being considered ƒ Metra Glen Ellyn Station, $22 million that influence one option over another. ƒ Metra Cicero Station Platform, $550,000 Of special concern is the understanding of design standards and construction ƒ Metra Windbreaks/Warming Shelters, $700,000 requirements for rail. Our team brings ƒ Metra South Chicago Branch Stations, $9 million first-hand experience with these ƒ Metra Intermodal Station Surveys, $1 million standards and a database of recent bids on similar projects, meaning our ƒ CTA Illinois Medical District Stations, $17 million estimates will be in line with your bids. ƒ CTA West Shops, Electrical Upgrades, $3.8 million ƒ CTA Forest Park Yard Improvements, $18.6 million ƒ CTA Quincy Loop Station, $8.4 million CDM Smith has proven that we understand the significance of true cost Minimizing Change Orders estimating and will bring in Vistara to add another level of expertise. and Maintaining Budget

Proof of our ability to estimate and design projects for the transit industry is best done by $30 m example. Our most recent projects include: $25 m CTA 77th Street Bus Garage Fuel System and Site Upgrades $20 m ƒ Engineer's Estimate: $2.237M CDM Smith Estimate

ƒ Contractor's Bid: $2.233M Bid Amount $15 m CDM Smith Estimate over CTA Harlem and Des Plaines Rail Shops 10% High/Low Bid Roofing Project $10 m ƒ Engineer's Estimate: $1.592M High Bid +10% ƒ Contractor's Bid: $1.5M $5 m IndyGo BRT Red Line Low Bid -10% ƒ Engineer's Estimate: $45.1M 1 6 11 16 21 26 31 36 ƒ Contractor's Bid: $42.3M CDM Smith's cost estimating services are reliably competitive to the construction market, regularly falling within 10 percent of the highProject and Numberlow bids.

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Robust Public Engagement

CDM Smith planners and architects have led dozen of public engagement initiatives to identify the community vision and build consensus. Our team is able to provide the high level guidance needed for balancing multimodal transportation needs with the community’s desire for development. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, our teams are leveraging current technological capabilities to virtually engage the public. This online environment is quickly proving to engage a wider range of the community. The CDM Smith team has a proven track record of producing high- quality visualizations for public meetings and leading outreach activities. ƒ Metra Glen Ellyn Station ƒ Metra Elmhurst Station ƒ CTA Kimbal Station ƒ CTA Red Purple Modernization Conceptual Engineering/NEPA ƒ CTA Red Line Extension Conceptual Engineering/NEPA ƒ CTA Red Line Extension Video Production ƒ CTA Red, Orange, and Yellow Line Extension ƒ CTA Western/Ashland BRT Alternative Analysis ƒ CTA Brown Line Core Capacity Vision Study ƒ CTA South Halsted Bus Corridor Enhancement

CDM Smith is using virtual public meetings with great success. Virtual rooms are equipped with project details, sign-in sheets, and comment cards to facilitate public input. Enter the room at https://gather.cdmsmith.com/v/Xw1bMm56q5k

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Elmhurst Station Elmhurst, Ill.

The City of Elmhurst contracted CDM Smith for conceptual and then Phase II engineering services and architectural design for improvements to the Metra station located in downtown Elmhurst. The station was originally constructed in the 1960s. While several renovations have taken place since then, the condition of station and surrounding site require improvements, particularly to encourage downtown development. Additionally, with continued ridership growth, the station and amenities need to be expanded to meet those needs. The existing tracks and limited crossings also separate the downtown into north and south regions. Fee by Phase The proposed facility improvements include a new Metra station depot $800,000 Concept Engineering and platforms, a new outbound shelter and two new warming shelters. The $2.5 Million Final Engineering existing pedestrian tunnel is proposed to be extended with new stairs on both Client sides. A new pedestrian underpass is proposed and will be constructed via jack City of Elmhurst, Ill. Completion Year and bore method in order to limit impacts to rail operations during construc- Estimated 2023 tion. Retaining walls are proposed on either side of the existing and proposed underpasses. 3 New station, underpass, and site work The scope of work has included extensive in person, online/virtual public 3 Municipality led with agency and federal informational sessions, surveys, and workshops. Additionally the team funding has given presentations to CIty committees (Public Works, Safety, and the 3 Landmark architecture Architectural and Building Commission), the City Council, the Mayor, state and federal elected officials, and Metra. CDM Smith led public visioning sessions 3 TOD coordination and outreach to stakeholders to obtain their input on the visual concept of the 3 Extensive stakeholder outreach proposed Metra station including a new Metra Station building, parking lot improvements as well as consideration for the maintenance of traffic during construction.

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Elmhurst Station, cont.

Three station design alternatives with differing architectural styles have been developed with the preferred alternative being determined for use in preparing the contract documents. Computer renderings, physical models, plans, and virtual reality were utilized during this process. Site improvements include on-street and off-street parking configurations of the parking lots north and south of the UPRR tracks, resurfacing of Crescent Boulevard and reconstruction of Forest Avenue and new drop-off and pick-up areas. In order to limit impacts to parking and pedestrian access, the construction of the parking lots will be phased at each of the parking lots that will be coordinated closely with the Village and Metra. This project is being processed through IDOT’s Bureau of Local Roads and Street. Coordination with Metra, The Union Pacific Railroad, and ICC are required. Other items included in the scope of work are permits, subsurface utility engineering, and the preparation of a PSI Report. The CDM Smith team developed funding strategies and applied for federal, state, and agency funding on behalf of the City. The project has been awarded $18 million to date.

The CDM Smith team developed concepts showing alternative architectural styles to determine the preferred design.

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Dee Road Station Park Ridge, Ill.

To better serve the community of Park Ridge, John Medhi designed a Fee by Phase commuter rail station that offers commuters a drop-off area leading to a $900,000 Planning through Final Design, current loggia with direct access to the train platform. The interior space includes a estimated value mechanical room and a two-story high waiting area. Client Metra An under-floor radiant heating system was provided within the station. This Completion Year system also provides heat for the snowmelt system at the ADA ramp and 2008 a portion of the outdoor waiting area. The scope of our services included architectural and engineering design, shop drawing review, responses to 3 Architectural and Phase II and III RFIs and issues for the depot building, platform, parking lot lighting, and engineering services Voice of Metra communication system. 3 Federal funding Though the station footprint is less than 1,000-square-foot, the architectural 3 ADA-compliant treatment of the waiting area, outdoor spaces and circulation were 3 Landscaping and snow melt system designed around passenger usage. As Metra was the client for the project, the project stakeholder involvement primarily involved presentations to Metra staff throughout the process, as well as coordination with the City of Park Ridge. Public meetings were held for rider/public informational purposes and renderings and drawings prepared.

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Metra Lombard Under Pass, UP-West Line Lombard, Ill.

To eliminate pedestrian crossing at track level, an underpass and associated Fee by Phase ramps and stairs were designed at the UP-W Metra Lombard station. KMI $800,000 Planning through Final Design, current provided architectural, structural engineering for the canopy design, and estimated value MEP engineering design. The architectural design featured curved metal roof Client Metra canopies to protect approximately 250-lineal-feet of platform on either side Completion Year of the tracks. The system is designed in repetitive modular sections to reduce 2015 cost, while the modular bays can easily facilitate a future curtain wall system to further protect the stairs and ramps. 3 Architecturally enhanced pedestrian The underpass entrances and interior were architecturally enhanced to underpass eliminate the appearance of a simple steel pipe tube. The platform under 3 Federal funding the canopy, stairs, and ramps are lit using LED lighting to reduce energy consumption and help reduce operating costs. In addition, new visual 3 Constrained site with vehicular/pedestrian messaging system, touch screen kiosks, a public-address system, and digital traffic surveillance system were incorporated into the project. John Medhi designed a 3 Limited station funding glycol snowmelt system covering approximately 5,200-square-feet of walking surface utilizing condensing type boilers. The boiler room utilizes the excavated area used to install the underpass steel liner. Stakeholder engagement was limited to agency presentations and several open public meetings coordinated by Metra and staff, and visual materials supplied by the team.

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Tinley Park Station - 80th Avenue Tinley Park, Ill.

KMI, as a member of a team, was commissioned by the Village of Tinley Park Fee by Phase to design a new passenger station. KMI provided structural, mechanical HVAC, $1.7 Million Overall Architectural and Engineering, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering design services as well as current estimated value construction phase tasks such as review of shop drawings, responding to RFI’s Client Metra and occasional site visits. The 5,400-square-foot depot includes a basement, Completion Year café with full service kitchen, ticket office, exterior and interior waiting areas, 2016 bathroom facilities and clock tower. The depot’s clock tower rises 50 feet high and consists of reinforced cast in place concrete with brick and stone veneer. 3 Architectural landmark Due to the exposed timber structure framing, special attention was paid to the 3 Federal funding design of the connections details and coordination with electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems to attain a clean and organized design. The building 3 Exposed structural framing features geothermal heating system, LED lighting, and other sustainable 3 Geothermal heating and cooling features. The station has a full kitchen and bar which posed challenges and unique design in MEP/FP due to the exposed timber structure and HVAC require- ments. The HVAC system consisted of under-floor air system distribution, geothermal wells, and heat recovery units. The station is fully equipped with a dry type sprinkler system. The project required extensive involvement with the Village of Tinley Park.

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Glen Ellyn Station Glen Ellyn, Ill.

CDM Smith was selected by the Village of Glen Ellyn to provide analysis, planning, design, and Phase I Engineering services for the Village’s Metra Station and surrounding downtown district. The Village understood that while the existing 1960s facility had fulfilled basic services, the station facility and site was not meeting current and future needs. CDM Smith conducted initial evaluations of the existing station location, existing at grade crossings, parking, and traffic. Additionally, the team cre- Fee by Phase ated and managed a robust public outreach program that included rider $700,000 Concept Engineering, surveys, online surveys, and workshops. Following these investigations, Estimated $2.6 Million Final Engineering the team presented preliminary findings. These conclusions showed that Client parking in the downtown area is currently inadequate, that the current Village of Glen Ellyn, Ill. Completion Year parking is located on the least convenient side of the tracks (outbound), 2018 that pedestrians and drivers must walk more than a block to cross a non-ADA compliant crossing and that the existing station is near the end 3 Municipality led with federal and agency of its useful life. participation CDM Smith developed three alternatives for station and grade separation 3 New station and pedestrian underpass locations and site improvements (parking, pedestrian, and bike access). 3 Architecturally significant pedestrian Cost estimates and phasing concepts were developed and presented to underpass the Village board and the state historic preservation officer for approval. 3 Aesthetics of the nearby federal historic The team initiated and facilitated multiple coordination meetings with districts Metra, Union Pacific Rail Road, and IDOT. Agency staff coordination has 3 Extensive public and stakeholder outreach included long range planning, community relations, facility design, and engineering. 3 Coordination with Metra, UP, and IDOT 3 Developed cost estimates and phasing The CDM Smith team developed funding strategies and applied for federal concepts for board approval and state funding on behalf of the Village. The project has been awarded $16 million to date.

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Edison Park Edison Park, Ill.

This new station and parking at Edison Park was built northwest of the Fee by Phase existing station. The new station was designed to be a focal point for the $800,000 Overall Architectural and Engineering, community while serving the existing business district and defining the current estimated value character of the area. The station offers commuters a spacious outdoor plaza Client leading to a covered loggia. Metra Completion Year KMI's role on the project include architectural design, structural engineer- 2008 ing, MEP engineering, fire protection, and landscape design. The building program consists of an office for the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce, 3 Federal funding a conference room, which opens to the general waiting room/community 3 Design above baseline Metra funded room, and 24-hour waiting room. stations Other improvements include resurfacing of the existing parking lots, expan- 3 Mixed-use sion of existing parking along North Olmstead Avenue, and installation of new platforms and parking lot lighting. Additional features of the building and site designed by KMI included bulletin boards, fare collection boxes, news stands, benches, and a bike rack. KMI worked closely with key agencies including Metra and the City of Chicago Department of Revenue.

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Mundelein Metra Station Mundelein, Ill.

In conjunction with ongoing downtown redevelopment efforts, KMI was Fee by Phase commissioned in 2012 to design a concept for new pedestrian access to the $1 Million Overall Architectural and Engineering village’s Metra station. This project involved numerous architectural studies Client and preliminary designs were created to compliment the surrounding area, City of Mundelein, Ill. and provide safer and easier pedestrian access. State funding was secured in Completion Year Ongoing 2017 and the preliminary designs were chosen in March 2018. The 128-foot overpass bridge was designed to span the tracks and avoid 3 Architecturally significant pedestrian impact with underground utilities. However, it will still require extensive bridge coordination with IDOT, Metra, CN, and utility companies including an underground jet fuel line and burial of high voltage power lines within the 3 Extensive coordination with IDOT, Metra, vicinity of the new structure. Detailed staging plans were developed for over CN, and utility companies the track construction which will minimize the impact to rail traffic and ease 3 Reviewed multiple options with construction cost. stakeholders During the design phase, vertical circulation options included stairs, ramps, 3 Municipality led with local, state, and escalators, and elevators. To reduce facility maintenance, the towers and federal funds overpass bridge are completely enclosed except at the ground floor entry. The facility will be equipped with a snow melt system, dry pipe sprinkler, and designed to be tempered, if desired in future.

Town of Munster | NICTD West Lake Corridor Main Street Commuter Rail Station Architectural Design Services 3-11 4. Staff Experience 4 Staff Staff Experience Wheaton Metra Station Wheaton Section 4 Staff Expertise 4 CDM Smith’s Bench Strength Offers Our Clients a Wide Range of Disciplines

CDM Smith is pleased to present our proposed staff for the Town of Munster. We believe the services illustrated may cover more than required, but have included to demonstrate our intention to provide any and all services and support the project may require. As previously noted we have a deep local bench of dedicated professionals in the disciplines noted below that will provide responsive and reliable client service.

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The Right People for Streamlined Delivery

CDM Smith’s project team is comprised of the region’s best experts to assist the Town of Munster in implementing your vision for the Main Street Station project. We will provide the highest level of service and efficiencies during project delivery. Project manager and senior architect Benjamin Harber, AIA, will lead the team to bring you the right resources to help elevate the station as a community asset and notable transportation hub.

Project Principal Project Manager/Senior Architect Chris Martel, PE, BCEE, LEED AP, PMP Ben Harber, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, PMP

Stakeholder Outreach + Architectural + Structural TOD Coordination Team Other Services

Colin Fleming, AICP Architecture: Visualizations/ Steve Hands, PMP Lee Lohman, AIA, LEED AP Augmented Reality: Sarah Sutherlin, AIA, LEED AP Steve Horton

Tim King, RA, LEED AP Funding: Site Civil/Landscape Team John Mehdi Jacki Murdock Structure: Site Landscape: Constructability: Brandon Diffenderfer, SE Scott Sandstrom, PE, PMP Ramesh Nair, AIA Tony Cerda, PE Joel Baldin, ASLA Cost Estimating: Building Engineering Anna Drakontaidis Track Engineer: Tom Williams, PE Mechanical/Plumbing: Michael Debnar, PE Bridge Engineer: Beau Gentry, PE, PMP, CPESC Electrical: Michael Kahn, PE

SUBCONSULTANTS Hitchcock Design Group KMI Architects and Engineers Vistara

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Benjamin Harber, AIA, LEED AP Project Manager and Senior Architect

Benjamin brings more than 15 years of success in project management, architecture, and planning working on a diverse range of projects for both public and private clients in the United States and abroad. His depth of knowledge extends through all project phases—from working with stakeholders in early conceptual design all the way through construction. He understands the complexity of managing community, interagency, and financial objectives to create successful outcomes. Benjamin firmly believes that well designed transit provides a cornerstone for community development. Education Master of Architecture, Project Manager/Lead Architect, Elmhurst Metra Station University of Toronto, 2003 Preliminary Design and Phase I Engineering, Elmhurst, Ill. BS, Architectural Studies, Benjamin is the primary project contact and is leading and overseeing all aspects of the University of Illinois at Urbana design and engineering. Elmhurst’s goals for this project included design of a landmark Champaign, 2001 station, site planning to improve connectivity and safety within the central business Registration district and improve traffic congestion. After significant coordination and input from Licensed Architect: Illinois, Elmhurst staff, elected officials, Union Pacific, Metra, IDOT Local Roads, FHWA and public Pennsylvania, Florida, and citizens, CDM Smith developed a preferred alternative design embraced by all parties North Carolina involved. CDM Smith and the City of Elmhurst received preliminary environmental American Institute of clearances and are currently finalizing the IDOT Project Development Report. Additionally, Architects CDM Smith prepared funding applications and developed agency support documenta- Certifications tion. Applications included Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ), Leadership in Energy and Surface Transportation Program (STP), and Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Crossing Environmental Design Safety Improvement Program. The project successfully secured funding. Accredited Professional National Council of Project Manager/Lead Architect, Glen Ellyn Metra Station Architectural Registration Preliminary Design and Phase I Engineering, Elmhurst, Ill. Boards CDM Smith was selected by the Village of Glen Ellyn to provide analysis, planning, design, Project Management and Phase I Engineering services for the village’s Metra station and surrounding down- Professional (PMP) town district. The village understood that while the existing 1960s facility had fulfilled basic services, the station facility and site was not meeting current and future needs. Benjamin is the primary contact and is leading and overseeing all aspects of the design and engineering. Design Manager, 95th Street Terminal Expansion Phase I Engineering and Planning, CTA, Chicago, Ill. Benjamin led the design team for the 95th Street terminal planning study and public involvement. He led the analysis of site constraints, station planning, vendor and retail spaces, platforms, rail structure components, and the subsequent development of design recommendations. Through design charrettes with CTA staff, as well as inter- viewing users on site and in the community, multiple design scenarios were developed. Options included park-and-ride facilities, TOD, and expanded rail/bus service. The Phase I Engineering of the effort developed design recommendations for improving the terminal. Phase I Engineering required close coordination and meetings with IDOT District I, CDOT, and Pace. Benjamin supported CTA’s FTA Tiger Grant process, including graphic presentations, phasing, and cost estimation data. In 2012, CTA received $20 million.

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Benjamin Harber, AIA, LEED AP

Architect, West Chicago ADA Improvements Project Manager, 74th Bus and Midway Rail Yard and Rehabilitation, Metra, Chicago, Ill. Façade Improvements, CTA, Chicago, Ill. Benjamin provided design oversight and quality assurance The existing 74th Bus Facility and Midway Rail Yard were in for this project which included interior station ADA upgrades, need of upgrades to maintain a state of good repair. Projects lintel installations, a new concrete platform, retaining wall included cost estimation, façade repairs, and environmental replacement, detectable warning installation, lighting remediation. Coordination of contractor staging and replacement, removal of pavers, signage, and landscaping. phasing were critical due to the proximity of the work to rail operations. Project Manager, 77th Street Bus Wash Facility, CTA, Chicago, Ill. Lead Architect, Red/Purple Line Modernization Benjamin led the design team in the renovation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), CTA, Chicago, Ill. existing bus maintenance bay, and the design of two drive- The CTA’s goals with the improvements are to bring the through bus washers. The system was designed to wash existing transit assets into a state of good repair, reduce more than 250 standard bus equivalents each evening. Key travel times, improve access to job markets, respond to elements included coordination of sequence of operations, shifts in travel demand, better use existing infrastructure, the client’s desire to limit equipment damage from operator and support economic development and transit-supportive error, and to achieve an 80 percent water reclaim goal to development patterns throughout the local neighborhoods. reduce potable water inputs. There are six options for the program, ranging from no action to basic rehabilitation to modernization with a two-track Project Manager, Harlem Rail Washer Facility, CTA, underground system and consolidation of stations. The Chicago, Ill. team is responsible for coordination with CTA, FTA, UP, and Working through the General Engineering Task Order, the other agencies and quality control for the joint venture team team designed a new rail washer for the existing Harlem assisting CTA with preparing EISs and New Starts applications Rail Yard facility. The existing exterior facility was in need of for CTA commuter rail lines for future improvements and reconstruction and was limited due to exposure to weather. line consolidation. Benjamin is responsible for architectural The site was very restrictive and close collaboration between tasks for station planning, concepts, renderings, and public rail operation, rail maintenance, and design team members involvement. was required to find the best solution that could be accom- modated and readily maintained. Benjamin organized and Lead Architect, Red Line Extension EIS, CTA, Chicago, Ill. led all project efforts, including multi-agency and municipal- The CTA proposes a 5.3-mile extension from 95th to 130th ity coordination. Close management of cost estimating was Street with three new intermediate stops in between critical to project success. 103rd, 111th, and 115th streets, a new station at 130th, and improvements to the 95th Street station. These additions Project Manager, 98th Street Façade Improvements, would better serve local residents with upgraded stations, CTA, Chicago, Ill. park-and-ride and bus facilities, and new transit opportuni- The 98th Railway Shop, located at the southern boundary of ties for those on the Far South Side. Benjamin led design the Red Line, was built in the late 1960s. The building, a steel tasks for the station planning, concepts, maintenance facility frame with masonry infill, suffered from significant deferred concepts, renderings, and public involvement. maintenance issues, including rusting structural members, spalling masonry, exposed foundation rebar, rusting doors Lead Architect, Cermak/Chinatown Red and openings, as well as water infiltration issues. Benjamin Line Station Design, CTA, Chicago, Ill. led the design and cost estimation team in evaluating and Working under a job order contract agreement, Benjamin developing solutions for restoring the facility. Construction led architectural services for new improvements at the was completed in the fall of 2015. Chinatown station. This included site, landscape, mechanical, electrical, communication, and signage work. Additionally, fare collection equipment upgrades, design of elevators/ escalators, and structural modifications to platform support systems were included.

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Chris Martel, PE, BCEE, LEED AP Project Principal

Chris is a civil and environmental engineer with 20 years of experience in the Chicago area. He has overseen 500+ projects, including serving Metra and CTA for the last 17 years on CDM Smith’s on-call engineering multi-year contracts. During this time, Chris has led more than 50 engineering task orders and worked at Metra and CTA bus and rail facilities.

Principal-in-Charge/Lead Engineer, Elmhurst Metra Station Preliminary Design and Phase I Engineering, Elmhurst, Ill. Education Chris serves as principal-in-charge and lead engineer for the Phase I Engineering of this MS, Environmental new Metra station. Elmhurst’s goals for this project included design of a landmark station, Engineering, University of site planning to improve connectivity and safety within the central business district and Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, improve traffic congestion. After significant coordination and input from Elmhurst staff, 1996 elected officials, Union Pacific, Metra, IDOT Local Roads, FHWA and public citizens, CDM BS, Civil Engineering, Smith developed a preferred alternative design embraced by all parties involved. CDM University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign, 1994 Smith and the City of Elmhurst received preliminary environmental clearances and are currently finalizing the IDOT Project Development Report. Additionally, CDM Smith pre- Registration pared funding applications and developed agency support documentation. Applications Professional Engineer: Illinois included CMAQ, STP, and ICC Crossing Safety Improvement Program. and Kansas Leadership in Energy and Principal-in-Charge/Lead Engineer, Glen Ellyn Metra Station Environmental Design Preliminary Design and Phase I Engineering, Glen Ellyn, Ill. Accredited Professional, 2006 Chris serves as principal-in-charge and lead engineer for the Phase I Engineering of Certifications this new Metra station. CDM Smith was selected by the Village of Glen Ellyn to provide OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER analysis, planning, design, and Phase I Engineering services for the village’s Metra station Training and surrounding downtown district. The village understood that while the existing 1960s IDOT Construction facility had fulfilled basic services, the station facility and site was not meeting current Documentation of Contract and future needs. Quantities Course SWANA Certified Transfer Principal-in-Charge, Environmental Consulting and Station Technical Associate Inspection Contract, Metra, Chicago, Ill. Honors/Awards Chris serves as principal-in-charge of the current environmental consulting contracts. He Board Certified Environmental has provided oversight for a variety of projects including spill response at Metra’s Aurora Engineer (BCEE), American and Blue Island Emergency Fueling Facilities, environmental inspections at the main Academy of Environmental facilities and remote fueling locations, AST regulation and permitting review, SARA 313 Engineers and Scientists reporting, regulatory reporting, asbestos and LBP surveys, abatement specifications, SPCC Plans, and oversight for a comprehensive air monitoring program. Principal-in-Charge, Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest Line and Union Pacific West Line Environmental Assessments, Chicago, Ill. Chris serves as principal-in-charge for the effort to complete EAs for planned upgrades to two Metra commuter rail lines. The EAs are being prepared to FTA standards and in compliance with regulations on historic, cultural, and 4(f) resources, listed species, and environmental justice. Proposed upgrades include expanded parking and transit service requiring noise and traffic analyses included in the EAs.

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Chris Martel, PE, BCEE, LEED AP

Project Director, General Engineering Consultant– to use previously collected LIDAR data to support the design Consolidated Facilities and Life Safety, CTA, Chicago, Ill. effort and bring schedule acceleration and cost savings to Chris is currently serving as project director overseeing the the project. development of 10 percent design-bid contract documents Project Manager, Fisk Bus Garage for facility improvement at 25+ CTA bus and rail facilities. As Master Plan, CTA, Chicago, Ill. part of this project, CWC’s subconsultant LSSI developed full Chris managed planning and design services to deter- ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys for the Harlem and Des Plaines mine future development options for a 250-bus fleet Rail Shops. In addition to field surveying, this effort required maintenance facility on the Fisk Generating Station site significant review and incorporation of record drawings in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. He was responsible for provided by CTA. The survey consisted of locating building coordinating all site assessment services and leading the footprints, topography, track, third rail, control box items, team’s evaluation of potential alternatives. This project stinger items, buried and above-ground utilities (water, included an in-depth review of the facility’s network of sewer, gas, electric, etc.), and other miscellaneous planimetric hundreds of utility corridors throughout the site. items. Project Manager, 77th Street Bus Garage Daily Project Principal, Western Avenue BRT Alternatives Servicing Alternatives Analysis, CTA, Chicago, Ill. Analysis, CTA, Chicago, Ill. Chris managed the analysis and cost estimating of two As part of the concept engineering plan development, alternatives considered by the CTA’s daily bus servicing Chris coordinated with Jon Meyer of CDM Smith to obtain tasks at the 77th Street and South Shops Facility. These utility information from CDOT’s Office of Underground two options for addressing the bus servicing requirements Coordination (OUC) for the 16 mile project corridor. Due to included rehabilitation/modification of existing facilities and the length of the corridor, CDM Smith prepared 35 individual a new full-service building with phased construction. This online submittals. CDM Smith used OUC’s online data portal project required review of CTA’s site utilities to understand to download hundreds of maps showing the utility locations the impacts of the proposed improvements on site utilities. for sewer, fiber optic, water, gas, electric, telephone, traffic, and emergency communication lines. CDM Smith developed Project Manager, 77th Street Bus Garage Civil a utility matrix and visually analyzed the data to identify Engineering Tasks, CTA, Chicago, Ill. potential conflicts between the existing utilities and each of The 77th Street Bus Garage is a 48-acre multi-use facility for the 35 proposed BRT station locations. the fueling, maintenance and repair of buses. One of the Project Manager, 95th Street Terminal Expansion largest such facilities in the city, it houses a scrap yard, offices, Study and Conceptual Design, CTA, Chicago, Ill. chemical storage, hydraulic lifts, and fuel storage tanks and fueling islands. Chris managed CDM Smith’s civil and Chris managed a feasibility study that analyzed a major environmental efforts on site, which included a sewer system renovation and expansion to the existing CTA 95th Street bus assessment, fueling system upgrades feasibility study, trash terminal and commuter rail station, coordinating the efforts removal system conceptual engineering analysis, design, of the joint venture multidisciplinary team in the preparation and implementation of a dual-phase extraction remedia- of a technical memorandum to represent proposed new tion system, and other site investigation work. As part of structures and the reuse of existing structural elements. these projects, CDM Smith obtained ALTA/ACSM Land Title CWC’s subconsultant, Dynasty Group, provided horizontal Surveys in 2006 and 2013. In addition to field surveying, this and vertical control network, topographic, cross sections effort required review and incorporation of record drawings using IL State Plane Coordinates and Chicago City Datum, provided by CTA. and base plan view survey. Chris worked with Dynasty staff

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Lee Lohman, AIA, LEED AP Architecture

Lee is a project architect with more than 30 years of design and construction management experience. He has directed architectural and CAD production teams on projects for many local, state, and federal transportation agencies, including Metra, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), the Chicago Department of Transportation, IndyGo BRT, and the Black River Transportation Center. The following projects specifically involve the design, planning, and construction of rail and bus transit facilities and stations.

Education Lead Architect, 95th Street Terminal Expansion Study Master of Architecture, and Conceptual Design, CTA, Chicago, Ill. University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, 1990 Lee led the architectural design components, in conjunction with Wight, for a feasibility BS, Architecture, University of study that analyzed a major renovation and expansion to the existing CTA 95th Street bus Wisconsin at Milwaukee, 1987 terminal and commuter rail station. Together CDM Smith and Wight prepared a technical memorandum to represent proposed new structures and the reuse of existing structural Registration elements. The new terminal will include a new arched station, flared pedestrian walkway, Registered Architect: Illinois widened bus bridge, pedestrian overhangs, new pedestrian bridge, new bus bridge, and and Wisconsin bus canopies. Certifications Leadership in Energy and Lead Architect, Western Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), CTA, Chicago, Ill. Environmental Design CDM Smith developed the CTA’s first BRT program along Western Avenue from Howard Accredited Professional, 2005 to 95th Street to strengthen north-south connections to the rail networks, improve service reliability, and support economic development. CDM Smith determined the viable funding programs, conducted an alternatives analysis to identify the locally preferred alternative by evaluating the 10 alternatives using various criteria, including affordability, capacity, reliability, impacts, etc. CDM Smith then used GIS data to analyze local bus ridership to determine the potential benefit of BRT. Throughout the analysis, CDM Smith has developed and implemented a Public Participation Plan to keep the public informed and involved in the Bus Rapid Transit Program. Lead Architect, Planning Design for Fisk Bus Garage Master Plan, CTA, Chicago, Ill. The CTA was in need of a new bus maintenance and storage facility for its bus fleet. The Fisk Power Plant was recently decommissioned and the CTA desired to evaluate the fea- sibility of the site for its new facility in order to determine if they wanted to purchase the property. Lee was the lead project architect and planner for the garage and maintenance study. In this role, he studied various layouts looking at the optimization of building function and site circulation. Project Architect, Arlington Heights Metra Station, Arlington Heights, Ill. Lee assisted with the design of a new train station on the Metra/Chicago and Northwestern railway line. The goal of the project was to improve services for passengers and create a new centerpiece for Arlington Heights' downtown district. The interior of the station was designed to serve the varied needs of the different railway lines servicing the station. Lead Project Architect, Building Design for Standby Power Facility, DuPage Water Commission, Elmhurst, Ill. Lee was the architectural design lead for a new 23,600-square-foot Standby Generator Facility and office/garage which incorporates generators and associated support func- tions, vehicle parking and storage, locker rooms and administration space. The layout maximizes site parking and clearances required to offload chemicals to the existing

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Lee Lohman, AIA, LEED AP

chlorine building. Some of the sustainable features of the Project Architect, Davis Street Station Construction building include a green roof, low-flow plumbing fixtures, Management, Metra, Evanston, Ill. water efficient landscaping, and providing daylighting and CDM Smith provided construction management services views. The facility has been designed to attain LEED® Gold related to the $1.3 million construction of improvements to certification. Metra's Davis Street commuter rail train station. Lee provided Lead Architect, Planning Design for the IndyGo Bus inspection services for the project. He performed onsite Rapid Transit Red Line System, Indianapolis, Ind. observations of work in progress to assist Metra in determin- ing whether the work was conducted in accordance with the IndyGo was in the process of developing a new BRT system contract documents. in Indianapolis. Lee was the lead project architect the design of the new prototype bus stations for the new red line Project Architect, Park Ridge Train system. The project involved extensive community input for Station Renovation, Ill. determining the overall image and esthetics of the new BRT This project entailed improvements to the Metra/Chicago system, and its final implementation into bid documents and and Northwestern railway station for the City of Park Ridge. final construction. Station design incorporated all aspects of The project was undertaken to create a station that better communication, ticketing, signage, and lighting integration. served the public and which highlighted its historic signifi- Project Architect, State and Van Buren cance to the community. Elevated Station, CTA, Chicago, Ill. Project Manager/Lead Architect, Consolidated This project entailed planning, urban design and architec- Facilities-Harlem and Des Plaines Rail Car tural services for a new “el” stop at Harold Washington Library. Washer Replacements, CTA, Chicago, Ill. A street-level loggia connects the rail station with bus and The Chicago Transit Authority was in need of a new train subway lines on State Street, making it a major circulation wash facility to replace existing wash structures at Harlem node for the Loop. The station was designed to respect the and Des Plaines Yards. Lee was the lead design manager and tone set by its civic neighbors – the Harold Washington architect for the two new facilities, which are slated to be Library and Pritzker Park. The project included constructing sent out as a design-build package. new elevated platforms, canopies, a station house, and an elevator/escalator tower to facilitate ADA accessibility. Mr. Lohman served as project architect and resident architect during construction. Project Architect, Black River Station Intermodal Transportation Center and Riverfront Development, Lorain, Ohio. Lee served as project architect for the design of this inter- modal transit facility, which incorporated transit, festival grounds, and site landscaping features. Specific components included commuter and excursion rail services, water taxi and excursion boat services, as well as historic train and industrial exhibits. Lee also managed construction docu- ments, bidding and construction administration. The goal of this $8 million project was to attract residents and visitors to the Black River.

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Sarah Sutherlin, AIA, LEED AP Architecture

Sarah brings 12 years of architecture and design experience. Integral to CDM Smith’s Chicago-based transit team, her work includes planning and design for transit stations and facilities. She also leads architectural components of other industrial facilities and has an extensive background in commercial interiors. Sarah is skilled in several advanced design programs including Revit, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, 3Dsmax, and Adobe CC. She utilizes these design programs along with digital fabrication methods to inform and communicate designs. Education BA, Architecture, Washington Design Architect, Elmhurst Metra Rail Station Alternative University in St. Louis, 2008 Analysis and Phase II Engineering, Elmhurst, Ill. Registration The project includes the design of a landmark station and site planning to improve Licensed Architect: Illinois and connectivity and safety within the central business district. In coordination with City Wisconsin staff, Union Pacific, Metra, IDOT, FHWA (Federal Highway Administration), ICC (Illinois Registered Energy Commerce Commission) and public citizens, CDM Smith is developing a design embraced Professional: City of Chicago by all parties involved. Sarah’s role includes architectural visioning, and design and Certification technical development of the station. She designed multiple alternatives in distinct LEED AP (Building Design + architectural styles informed by the existing context of downtown Elmhurst. She works Construction), USGBC to build consensus amongst all involved parties, using renderings and 3D models to visualize the designs on site for review and consensus by all parties. Design Architect, Glen Ellyn Metra Rail Station Preliminary Design and Phase I Engineering, Glen Ellyn, Ill. CDM Smith was selected by the Village of Glen Ellyn to provide analysis, planning, design, and Phase I Engineering services for the village’s Metra station and surrounding down-town district. Sarah’s work includes developing architectural design alternatives for rehabilitation and new construction alternatives which are compatible with the existing downtown historic district. Project Architect, PSTA SunRunner BRT, St. Petersburg, Fla. Sarah was responsible for the architectural development of custom shelter and totems for this Bus Rapid Transit project. The design process included detailed coordination with owner’s branding consultant and art-integrated station elements produced by a local artist. Technical considerations included specifying materials durable within the coastal environment as well as mitigating impacts of the project on habitats specific to that area. Project Architect, Brown Line Core Capacity Vision Study, CTA, Chicago, Ill. Sarah developed transit-oriented design guidelines for the neighborhood surrounding the terminal station of the Brown Line. The guidelines included recommendations for contextual and pedestrian friendly developments with illustrative graphics that were based on the extensive community input process. Prior to CDM Smith Designer, Land O’Frost HQ, Munster, Ind. Sarah was part of the design team during visioning and planning for Land O’Frost, Inc. new corporate headquarters. Her responsibilities included concept site and space planning, architectural visioning, and schematic design.

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Tim King, RA, LEED AP Architecture

Tim has 29 years of professional experience in architectural programming, planning, design, and construction. He has prepared design and construction documents for numerous industrial, municipal, medical, commercial projects with a heavy emphasis on transit-related facilities. Tim has designed and managed 10 transit related projects over the last 15 years. He has also served as a LEED accredited professional and sustainability champion for multiple projects for transit facilities.

Education Project Manager, Bus Storage Improvements, Phase BArch, Architecture, University II, Port Authority of Allegheny County, Pa. of North Carolina – Charlotte, For addendum E02614 WO#3, Tim served as Project Manager to perform a CNG conditions 1993 assessment for two facilities including East Liberty and Manchester. The work including site BA, Architecture, University visual assessments of existing conditions to determine facility modifications necessary to of North Carolina – Charlotte, 1990 meet building code and standards for storage and maintaining buses. The improvements were documented on existing drawings and then a detailed cost estimate was provided. Registration Registered Architect: Alabama, Project Manager, Cambria County Transit Authority Connecticut, Colorado, District Bus Storage Improvements, Johnstown, Pa. of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, For addendum E02614 WO#19, Tim served as Project Manager to perform a CNG readiness Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, assessment of the newly constructed maintenance and bus storage facility. CDM Smith Michigan, Minnesota, reviewed existing drawings, walked the facility and evaluated the HVAC, electrical, and Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, building structure for compliance with CNG codes and standards. Required modifications New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, were documented and cost estimates were developed. Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, and West Project Architect, PennDOT Bureau of Public Transportation, Pa. Virginia Prior to and in preparation for the CNG P3 project (Contract E02608), Tim served as an Certifications architect for several work orders including WO#33 CNG Facility Readiness Assessment and Leadership in Energy and Cost Benefit Analysis, WO#34 Schuylkill Transportation System Facility Planning related to Environmental Design CNG expertise. Accredited Professional Project Manager, New Intermodal Transit Facility, Crawford Professional Affiliations Area Transportation Authority, Meadville, Pa. American Institute of Architects Tim was the project manager, lead architect and LEED administrator for the newly constructed Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) facility that housed National Council of Architectural Registration administrative and operations staff in a new 7,000 sf building. Board Project Manager, Multi-modal Transit Facility, Butler County, Pa. Tim served as project manager and lead architect for the design and construction of the Butler Township/City Joint Municipal Transit Authority’s new Multi-modal Transit Center. The Transit Center (“The Bus”) encompasses a terminal, offices, 43,000 sf storage and maintenance facility, and a commuter park-and-ride lot. The administrative office building is planned to be two floors, approximately 15,000 sf in totality. The project design included several energy-efficient elements, and the administration building is designed to meet LEED Silver certification standards. This building will be heated and cooled by a new geothermal system, which will also heat the nearby bus maintenance facility through radiant floor heat. Issues of vehicular circulation, acreage requirements, security, site utilities, environmental impact, cost analysis, and alternative project delivery methods where determined during this initial need study. The facility is being planned to allow 25-year growth and

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Tim King, RA, LEED AP

accommodate seven full size transit buses (30-35 foot), and 25 para-transit buses (20-25 foot). The facility and equipment are being configured to have the capability to house and service 40-foot vehicles. Architectural Design, Joint Operations Facility, Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority, Erie, Pa. Tim is providing architectural design for a new, consolidated, state-of-the-art, energy-efficient facility for indoor fleet parking, maintenance and servicing, fleet wash and fueling for 160 buses and paratransit vehicles. The facility will include many sustainable design elements including geothermal heating and cooling systems and waste oil burners for a supplemental heat source. Technical Adviser, Administrative and Maintenance Facility Renovations, Red Rose Transit Authority, Lancaster, Pa. Tim served as a technical adviser on this project (now under construction), which involved architectural, engineering and planning services to renovate and expand Red Rose Transit Authority’s (RRTA’s) administrative and maintenance facility. The renovation and expansion of RRTA’s transit facility will allow more efficient operations while minimizing impact to the environment. Architect, Bus Maintenance Facility, Mid-Mon Valley Transit Authority, Donora, Pa. Phase 1 2009 & Phase 2 2016. Tim was the architect of record for this project, which involved programming and design to modify an existing 42,000-square foot building to accommodate bus storage and office space, a park and ride canopy, a one-story 5,000-square foot maintenance facility with two maintenance bays and a bus wash. CDM Smith also designed site improvements to accommodate associated bus circulation, parking, a fueling station and security improvements including surveillance and fencing as well as an interior secure cash room. The facility will also incorporate LEED design principles and pursed LEED Silver certification for the bus storage facility.

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John Mehdi, AIA Architecture

Founder, partner, and executive vice president of KMI, John brings more than 25 years of experience in the area of railway facility design and construction. John leads his projects with hands-on involvement during design and construction management. These projects have included numerous mass transit facilities, roadways, bridges, public and private buildings in Illinois and other states. John has been instrumental in leading KMI to award winning design and construction projects. The following projects reflect John’s roles in architecture for transportation rehabilitation and new construction programs. Education Master of Architecture, Illinois Station Technical Advisor, Elmhurst Metra Station Preliminary Institute of Technology, 1982 Design and Phase I Engineering, Elmhurst, Ill. Bachelor of Architecture, John provided input on facility planning and design. Elmhurst’s goals for this project Illinois Institute of Technology, included design of a landmark station, site planning to improve connectivity and safety 1979 within the central business district, and improve traffic congestion. After significant Registration coordination and input from Elmhurst staff, elected officials, Union Pacific, Metra, IDOT Registered Architect: Illinois Local Roads, FHWA and public citizens, the team (KMI is a subconsultant to CDM Smith) and Wisconsin developed a preferred alternative design embraced by all parties involved. The CDM Smith team and the City of Elmhurst received preliminary environmental clearances and are currently finalizing the IDOT Project Development Report. Station Technical Advisor, Glen Ellyn Metra Station Preliminary Design and Phase I Engineering, Glen Ellyn, Ill. John provided input on facility planning and design. CDM Smith was selected by the village of Glen Ellyn to provide analysis, planning, design, and Phase I Engineering services for the village’s Metra station and surrounding downtown district. The village understood that while the existing 1960s facility had fulfilled basic services, the station facility and site was not meeting current and future needs. Project Architect, Edison Park Station, Metra, Ill. The client sought a replacement train station and parking west of the existing station. The new station was intended to be a focal point of the community, enhancing the existing business district and character of the area. The station offers the community a spacious outdoor plaza area leading to a covered loggia. The building program consists of the offices of the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce, a conference room which opens to the general waiting room/community room, and 24 hour waiting room. Project Architect, Dee Road Station, Metra, Ill. John led the design of a commuter drop-off area leading to a loggia with direct access to the train platform as well as the station building. A small two-story waiting room was designed to accommodate future 24 hour waiting. Project Architect, Maintainer Facility, CTA, Ill. The goal of the project was to upgrade the signaling systems and supporting facilities with new and expandable technologies. For this purpose, the Chicago Transit Authority commissioned the design of a new control tower located at elevated track level (T18) to replace the existing tower responsible for maintaining all of the rail traffic entering and exiting the northwest corner of the Loop in downtown Chicago. A facility for the traffic and signal maintainers as well as signal equipment (MFW) at the elevated track level was also designed. The building was fabricated off site in modular sections, lifted onto the elevated track level over a weekend, transported on rails and joined to form a 220-foot long building.

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John Mehdi, AIA

Project Architect, Blue Line Subway, CTA, Ill. Additional CTA projects: KMI provided architectural and engineering design and ƒ Wilson Transfer Station, Chicago, Ill. construction services for the renovation and rehabilitation ƒ Dearborn Subway/Congress Branch Train Control System, of the Chicago Transit Authority’s “Blue Line” signal and Chicago, Ill. communication project. ƒ Upgrade Loop Elevated Signal System, Chicago, Ill. Additional METRA projects: ƒ Dan Ryan Initiative, Chicago, Ill. ƒ A-2 Relocation Crossing Bridges, Chicago, Ill. ƒ Dan Ryan Red Line Station Improvements, Chicago, Ill. ƒ 47th Street Diesel Shop, Chicago, Ill. ƒ 103rd Bus Garage Heating Upgrades, Chicago, Ill. ƒ New Lenox Platform, New Lenox, Ill. ƒ South Shops and 77th Street Bus Garage Roof ƒ Wheaton Station Overpass, Wheaton, Ill. Replacement, Chicago, Ill. ƒ Lombard Station Underpass, Lombard, Ill. ƒ Block 37 Airport Express Tunnel Connection, Chicago, Ill. ƒ Harvey Station, Harvey, Ill. ƒ Ravenswood Branch/Kimball Tower, Chicago, Ill. ƒ Dee Road Station, Park Ridge, Ill. ƒ Traction Power Capacity Expansion, Ill. ƒ 95th Street/Beverly District Station, Chicago, Ill. ƒ RPM Signal System Design, Chicago, Ill. ƒ Tinley Park Oak Avenue Station, Tinley Park, Ill. ƒ YNB Signal System Design, Chicago, Ill. ƒ Tinley Park 80th Avenue Station, Tinley Park, Ill. ƒ Lemont, Lockport, and Glencoe Stations, Ill. ƒ Edison Park Passenger Station and Parking Facilities, Chicago, Ill. ƒ Naperville and Aurora Stations Lighting, Ill. ƒ Route 59 Station, Naperville, Ill. ƒ 143rd, 153rd, and 179th Street Stations, Orland Park, Ill. ƒ Bartlett Station, Bartlett, Ill. ƒ Lake Villa Station Parking Lot Expansion, Lake Villa, Ill. ƒ Geneva Station Shelter and Parking, Geneva, Ill. ƒ Elburn Station Commuter Parking, Warming House, and Access Road, Elburn, Ill. ƒ Auburn Park Station, Chicago, Ill. ƒ Calumet Station Rehabilitation, Calumet, Ill. ƒ Van Buren Station Drip Pan System, Chicago, Ill. ƒ Hazel Crest Commuter Station, Hazel Crest, Ill. ƒ 31st Street Substation, Chicago, Ill. ƒ Mundelein Station Overpass, Mundelein, Ill. ƒ Substation Building Upgrades, Chicago, Ill.

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Brandon J. Diffenderfer, SE Structural

Brandon is a structural engineer with 13 years of experience in structural analysis, design, and condition assessment. He has structural experience in the investigation, repair, and rehabilitation of existing structures including water and wastewater facilities, parking garages, high-rise residential, and final effluent outfall structures. His responsibilities include analyzing and designing facilities, tanks, and other miscellaneous structures, condition assessment and repair of existing structures, and managing construction engineering services, including shop drawing and submittal review, responding to Requests for Information (RFI), and preparing addendums related to the contract Education documents. Brandon has experience with AutoCad, REVIT, STAAD.Pro, RISA, and ETABS MS, Civil Engineering, Bradley analysis tools, and Oculus Rift VR and Hololens immersive technologies. University, 2007 BS, Civil Engineering, Bradley University, 2005 Project Engineer, Harlem Rail Car Washer Replacements Harlem Registration Rail Shop, Chicago Transit Authority, Forest Park, Ill. Professional Engineer: Brandon served as the project structural engineer responsible for developing the details Structural – Illinois and specifications to replace the rail car washer with an enclosed addition to the existing Certifications rail shop at the Harlem Rail Shop. The structure was a steel moment frame building with Confined Space Entry Protocol, precast roof and masonry walls and was partially supported by the existing building. Design challenges included removing an existing earth retention crib wall and replacing with a Aerial Boomlift and Scissor Lift Operator Certification cast-in-place retaining wall that also functions as the foundation for the rail car washer addition. Professional Affiliations American Institute of Steel Project Engineer, Structural Inspection Crib Wall Harlem Construction Rail Shop, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, Ill. Structural Engineer’s Brandon was the structural engineer responsible for the condition assessment for the Association of Illinois existing crib wall to the east of the Harlem Rail Shop. The intent of the inspection was to observe visible signs of deterioration, identify structural issues, and determine the extent of necessary repairs. Visual inspections were performed on the exposed side of the crib wall and concrete cores were removed for petrographic analysis to determine the extent of any deterioration. The results of the inspection were provided in photographic and drawing form, and repair details were prepared following the recommendations of the report. Structural Engineer, Electrical Improvements and Generator Design, Hammond, Ind. CDM Smith is designing the main incoming switchgear, standby generators, MCCs, unit substations, and transformers at the Hammond Water Works Water Treatment Plant. During the conceptual design phase, CDM Smith conducted data collection and an evaluation of the existing electrical equipment. Brandon analyzed and designed structural improvements regarding electrical spaces at the WTP. Structural Engineer, Standby Generator Design, Highland Park, Ill. At the Highland Park Water Treatment Plant, Brandon supported structural evaluations of the concrete sedimentation basin, focusing on cracks, tank leakage and structural deformation. The project required confined space entry permits due to minimal space within the facility. It was especially challenging as subsequent design required the modification of existing structures to accommodate the expansion and facility improvements, which maximized the given site space. CDM Smith’s structural designs account for the alteration of the building’s configuration to reuse a majority of the existing structure, which also minimizes demolition materials and costs.

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Colin Fleming, AICP Stakeholder Outreach and TOD Coordination

Colin has over 10 years of experience working on urban planning projects. As a transportation planner and public outreach lead, Colin has worked on bicycle, pedestrian, transit, freight, and highway projects throughout the Chicagoland area. He is a dedicated planner who provides strategy regarding stakeholder engagement, public outreach and communications. He leverages his transportation planning background to assist with research, data collection, analysis, and writing for a range of projects. Colin has experience working with communities and transportation agencies throughout the Chicagoland region. He has worked with many stakeholders in the transit sector, including passenger Education and freight railroad representatives from the Federal Railroad Administration, Metra, CTA, Master of Urban and Regional as well as freight railroads. He specializes in providing strategy on stakeholder engagement Planning, University of efforts and developing public outreach and communications plans for projects. Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 2010 BA, Social Welfare, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2003 Prior to working with CDM Smith, Colin provided project management, stakeholder engagement and outreach services for a boutique planning, policy, and public affairs Registration consulting firm in Chicago. Colin began his planning career in Wisconsin as a transportation American Institute of Certified planner for an engineering firm. This experience includes: Planners

Agency Engagement Lead, Midwest Regional Rail Plan, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Chicago, Ill. Colin lead stakeholder and agency coordination efforts for this project to explore the potential for a high-performance, multi-state intercity passenger rail network in the Midwest region. Colin coordinate directly with key stakeholders, including representative from 12 Department of Transportation’s across the Midwest, as well as passenger rail organizations/advocates, freight rail companies, and Metropolitan Planning Organizations. He assisted with the design and implementation of four in-person workshops held across the region as well as multiple stakeholder webinars. Public Outreach Lead, Metra BNSF Kendall Extension Study, Ill. Colin worked with a multi-consultant team managing stakeholder engagement and public outreach/communications for this important study to determine the feasibility of extend- ing the BNSF line beyond Aurora, Illinois. As the public outreach lead, Colin has assisted the team with facilitating several stakeholder group meetings, as well as public open houses and a public survey. Public Outreach Lead and Environmental Planner, UP-West Line NEPA Documentation, Metra, Chicago, Ill. Colin was the project lead preparing two separate NEPA Documented Categorical Exclusions (DCEs) for a third mainline track addition along the UP-West Line. He authored the following sections: Purpose and Need, Alternatives, Section 4(f)/Parklands, Community Disruption, Environmental Justice and Land Use. Colin’s responsibilities included public outreach, local agency coordination and assisting with preparing and reviewing docu- ments for submittal to the Federal Transit Administration, Union Pacific Railroad and other federal, state and regional agencies. Agency Coordination Lead, Chicago Union Station Phase 1A, (14 Near-Term Improvement Projects), Amtrak, Chicago, Ill. Colin was responsible for public engagement services relating to improvements to pedestrian flow and ventilation at Union Station. He worked closely with Amtrak and

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Colin Fleming, AICP

project partners Metra, the City of Chicago and the Regional Project Manager, Jeffery Jump Customer Satisfaction Transportation Authority (RTA) to develop strategic outreach Survey, Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) methods to involve commuters, the public and other project and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Chicago, Ill. stakeholders in the process. Colin managed a ridership survey for CTA and CDOT for the Public Outreach Project Management Team Jeffery Jump Bus Rapid Transit Route (BRT) route, which runs Member, CTA Red Line Extension, Chicago from the far south side of Chicago to the loop/downtown. Transit Authority (CTA), Chicago, Ill. He managed the entire on-board survey process, including overseeing and training on-board surveyors. He also con- Colin was part of CTA's Red Line Extension Project ducted data analysis on survey results and completed a final Management Team, assisting with public outreach and inter- report summarizing users’ experience on the Jeffery Jump. agency coordination. In this role, Colin provided stakeholder engagement, public outreach, and media strategy, as well Public Outreach Project Manager, North Shore as overall communications, to the team. During the Draft Coordination Plan, Pace Suburban Bus Service Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) phase, Colin assisted and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Ill. the project team and CTA with property owner meetings, Colin assisted Pace Suburban Bus with a study to review and stakeholder meetings, and public open house coordination optimize existing Pace and CTA routes in the North Shore and execution leading up to the announcement of the communities of the Chicago metropolitan area with the Preferred Alignment. In this role, he provided guidance and goal of reducing duplicate routes and streamlining service. assistance with public notifications and announcements, Working closely with Pace, CTA, local municipalities and meeting logistics and coordination, and outreach documen- community stakeholders, Colin managed a range of public tation for the DEIS. outreach efforts for this study, including public meetings Researcher, High Speed Rail (HSR) Motorist steering committee meetings, surveys and presentations. Behavior Study, Illinois Department of The North Shore communities implemented many of the Transportation (IDOT), Odell, Ill. bus service recommendations developed by the team. The public outreach efforts garnered more than 1,400 responses Colin worked with IDOT and the ICC on a technical safety in public meetings and public surveys. audit of at-grade rail crossings to accommodate Amtrak’s Chicago to St. Louis HSR Service. Colin collected on-site data, Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach Lead, conducted stakeholder interviews and provided a technical Will County Community Friendly Freight safety analysis for six rail crossings in Odell, Illinois—the only Mobility Plan (CFFMP), Will County Department portion of the HSR corridor where trains currently travel up to of Transportation, Will County, Ill. 110 mph. He coordinated a second round of data collection After his involvement in the County’s Long-Range utilizing video cameras and reviewed more than 380 hours of Transportation Plan, which recommended the development footage, and summarized initial findings and recommenda- of the CFFMP, Colin led stakeholder engagement efforts tions in a final report, which was approved by the Federal to improve freight movement in Will County. He authored Railroad Administration. the stakeholder involvement plan and was responsible for Public Outreach Lead, Pace Pulse Dempster coordinating work group and freight advisory committee Line Project: Pace Suburban Bus, Ill. meetings and private sector and public outreach efforts. Colin’s work included the development of numerous commu- Colin managed communications and outreach for the Pace nication materials, public surveys, public meeting materials, Pulse Dempster Line Project, a proposed arterial rapid transit project website content and newsletters. The ultimate goal of corridor that will improve service on the North and West the plan will be to support economic vitality, improve safety, Side of the Chicago Metro area. He worked closely with Pace, and create quality places throughout the County. Received municipalities in the study area, and state, regional, and 2018 ACEC Engineering Excellence “Honor Award” and “Best local agencies to communicate and coordinate the project. in Category.” Colin also managed all public meeting and public outreach activities.

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Steve Hands, PMP Stakeholder Outreach and TOD Coordination

Steve is a transportation and urban planning professional with 14 years of experience managing all phases of complex multi-disciplinary projects and teams with diverse expertise. Steve has dedicated his career to equity, innovation, and problem solving for transportation projects that support livable communities. Steve has 10+ years of experience working on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects and has contributed to or managed NEPA documentation for Transit Projects valued over $4.5 billion. Since 2010, Steve has contributed to a Draft Environmental Impact Statements (DEIS) and, four Environmental Assessments (EAs), three of which have resulted in Findings of No Significant Education Impact (FONSI). Steve’s experience includes project management, environmental planning, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) coordination, service planning and simulation Urban Planning and Policy, University of Illinois - Chicago, modeling, capital financial planning, operating and maintenance cost modeling, transit 2007-2008 tax increment financing, TOD, rail transit design and construction, rail capacity analysis, BA, Political Science and transit fare modeling, value engineering, construction contract procurement, construction Economics, Kenyon College, management, project controls, and federal grants management. 2006 Urban Planning and Design, Career Discovery Program at Subject Matter Expert, Lowcountry Rapid Transit Program Management and Harvard Graduate School of Oversight, Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments, S.C. Design, 2006 The Lowcountry BRT project is a 26-mile proposed premium transit corridor with approxi- Certifications mately 18 stations and will primarily operate parallel to the I-26 corridor, where congestion Project Manager Professional levels have led to a need for additional premium transit alternatives in the region. The BRT Awards is proposed to operate primarily in dedicated transit lanes, with reversible and mixed-flow ACEC of Illinois, Honor Award lanes in certain sections. CDM Smith is supporting the overall success of this program by of Studies, Research, and bringing innovative alternatives to the project development process while challenging the Consulting for RPM Program, entire project team to think beyond the basics to make this program a success. 2016 Section 106 Project Manager, Metra Station and Downtown Planning - Architectural Design, Phase I Engineering Services and Section 106 Consultation, Glen Ellyn, Ill. The Village of Glen Ellyn selected CDM Smith for Architectural Design and Phase I Engineering Services of its Metra Station and Downtown. Steve is executing the project approach to gather community input, evaluate multiple alternatives, and selecting and developing a preferred alternative. As part of determining the preferred alternative, CDM Smith will coordinate a Section 106 Historic Consultation process for the station and surrounding properties. Improvements include development of a pedestrian underpass, realignment of downtown parking, pedestrian and bicycle safety/access, and planning for increased capacity of the station, while respecting the historic downtown. CDM Smith helped the Village of Glen Ellyn successfully acquire grant funding to support this project. Planning Lead, Statewide Maintenance Facilities Assessment, Illinois Department of Transportation, Ill. CDM Smith is performing a statewide assessment of existing maintenance facilities (156 locations) that involves conducting on-site surveys and staffing interviews and compiling data into a GIS database. Data include physical condition of site building, storage facilities and capacity, fuel and maintenance, routing, location and operations. In partnership with the Bureau of Operations, CDM Smith developed assessment recommendations for maintenance, reconstruction, demolition, or new construction over a 50-year life cycle. Additionally, Steve is leading the planning phase of the project to determine if facilities are in the most beneficial location and have the recommended facilities for operations. The

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results of the assessments and facility maintenance opera- Expansion and Infrastructure Improvement tions data will be combined into a geodatabase and tools are Projects for CTA, Ill. (2016 – 2018). being developed to extract and transform operations and Steve managed a team of planners working on priority rail asset information to help the client adopt an objective policy capacity expansion and infrastructure improvement projects. for maintenance facilities statewide over a 50-year planning Projects in this division included the RPM Program, the RPM horizon. Phase One TOD Study, the Systemwide Rail Capacity Study, NEPA/Environmental Justice Subject Matter the Brown Line Core Capacity Vision Study, and the Blue Expert, I-80 Environmental Justice, PTB 176-03 Line Forest Park Branch Vision study. Project development WO-11 & WO -12, IDOT District 1, Ill, 2020. activities in this division included concept development, service planning, National Environmental Policy Act review, CDM Smith is developing a Community Impact Assessment public outreach strategies, general data analysis, and project and a Mitigation Plan to address identified concerns related evaluation. to I-80 over the Des Plaines River from the replacement of the twin through-truss bridges with new, wider bridges. The pro- Senior Project Manager, NEPA, Engineering, posed bridge location, 300 feet north of the existing bridges, and Funding for RPM, CTA, Ill. (2014-2016). will involve acquiring property and impact existing resi- Steve served as the Project Manager of the RPM Phase One dential communities within Joliet. The additional outreach Project through the NEPA compliance phase and Federal efforts will allow for full and fair participation by potentially Funding application process. Additional responsibilities affected environmental justice communities, identification of included: managing the development of two Environmental potential solutions to address adverse community impacts, Assessments and supporting documents, managing $10+ and development of mitigation measures to address adverse million planning, design, and environmental analysis impacts. Findings will inform transportation decision-making contract, coordinating work products of multiple firms, for this project. Steve is identifying out of the box mitigation developing materials as broad as public involvement maps to solutions to address community concerns, while streamline capital and operating cost estimates, managing Real Estate the project delivery. Acquisition Management plan, managing overall schedule, Prior to CDM Smith and developing FTA Core Capacity Improvement project methodology, and financial plan. Deputy Project Executive, Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase I Construction Project, Project Manager, Planning and Environmental Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Ill., (2018 – 2020). Analysis for RPM, CTA, Ill. (2012 – 2014). Steve served as the second in command of CTA’s RPM $2.1 Steve served as the Project Manager of early RPM project billion rail capacity expansion project and the first to receive planning and environmental analysis. His responsibilities a Federal Transit Administration Core Capacity Full Funding included: contract management, developing and analyzing Grant Agreement. Steve also serves as the FTA liaison for the project alternatives, developing concept plans for stations project, handling all required applications, correspondence, and track alignment. Additional responsibilities included: and reporting. Steve managed the work of over 10 project analyzing system wide cost saving measures, potential staff members and an additional 10 program management funding opportunities, alternative delivery methods, serving consultant and directly managed project controls for the on technical committees of 5+ community planning projects $2.1 billion project budget. Oversaw the $1.2+ billion throughout the Chicago region, and preparation of multiple Design-Build Contractor, the CTA’s Owners Representative, successful grant applications. and Design Review Consultant. Coordinated with other CTA departments and the President’s office. Steve successfully managed the Design-Build procurement resulting in an on budget and on schedule contract award. Oversaw the devel- opment of technical documents, procurement documents, policy documents, and public engagement tools required for this mega-project. Senior Manager, Various Priority Rail Capacity

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Scott Sandstrom, PE, PMP Site Landscape

Scott has worked on numerous roadway, transit and bridge projects over the last decade- plus. He has been responsible for roadway, drainage, traffic engineering, and structural engineering tasks on both state and local led projects. Projects have ranged from bus rapid transit (BRT) projects to aesthetic-improving transportation projects such as complete streets and multi-modal infrastructure projects. A registered professional engineer in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, he has served progressively as a design engineer, task manager, and project manager. Education Design Engineer, IndyGo, Red Line BRT NEPA MS, Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 2010 Services and Design, Indianapolis, Ind. BS, Civil Engineering, The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) selected CDM Smith to University of Nebraska, 2008 provide NEPA and Design Services for the agency’s Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Registration project. The 35-mile corridor will traverse three counties and several municipalities, Professional Engineer: Indiana, connecting northern communities with the city of Indianapolis. IndyGo sought to Ohio, and Michigan make the Red Line the first all-electric BRT route in the U.S. The station design included the coordination and integration of all ticketing, safety, platform design, and utilities. Certifications The first phase of the project constructed the initial 12 miles of the corridor. Scott was Project Management responsible for conceptual design and quality reviews. Professional Professional Affiliations Design Task Leader, Delridge Multimodal Corridor, City of ACEC Indiana Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle, Wash. American Society of Highway The City of Seattle through its Seattle Department of Transportation selected the team Engineers including CDM Smith to provide design and construction support services for the Delridge Multimodal Corridor project. This project will upgrade the King County Metro Route 120 to RapidRide standards between the West Seattle Freeway and south City limits. The delivery is coordinated with King County Metro, the lead agency for Route 120 upgrades to RapidRide standards south of the City limits. The project corridor, approximately 4 miles long, travels through residential and commercial land use with major local trip producers along its path (schools, community centers, parks, etc.). The design aims to incorporate transit, pedestrian, and other multimodal features, including rectangular rapid flashing beacons and transit priority. Scott led the CDM Smith design team through the 30% design, including organizing and coordinating design tasks, reviews, and submittals with the prime consultant and attending and participating in meetings and collaboration sessions internally and with the external team and client. Design Engineer, Madison Bus Rapid Transit Design, City of Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle, Wash. The Madison Street BRT project aims to improve transit capacity, travel time, reliability, connectivity, comfort, visibility, and legibility in the Madison corridor, while also making related improvements to pedestrian and bicycle access, as well as the streetscape and public realm. The project will incorporate a mix of center-running dedicated lanes, side- running dedicated lanes, business access and transit-only (BAT) lanes, and mixed-flow lanes, utilizing off-board fare collection and level boarding. Through the 30% design phase, CDM Smith is leading the FTA grant application process, traffic analysis, ridership analysis, station area design, and roadway channelization design. Scott served as design engineer for station design and roadway channelization.

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Scott Sandstrom, PE, PMP

Design Engineer, The Rapid, Laker Design Engineer, CUY-Lee Road (CR-8) Line BRT, Grand Rapid, Mich. Streetscape, Cleveland Heights, Ohio. The Rapid is responsible for transit services in Grand Cedar Lee Special Improvement District (Cedar Lee SID), Rapid, Mich., including the state’s first bus rapid transit the City of Cleveland Heights, NOACA, and community (BRT) system named the Silver Line BRT, which CDM Smith stakeholders have invested significant time and resources designed and saw to revenue operations in August 2014. to re-energize the Cedar Lee corridor between Cain Park To accelerate transit in this progressive community, The and the CHUH Main Library. The Lee Road streetscape Rapid again selected CDM Smith for the design of the Laker improvement project is critical for the continued economic Line BRT, building on the Silver Line’s successful operations growth of the area by incorporating complete street resulting in increased ridership through the region. The elements into this busy corridor. The Cedar Lee SID selected Laker Line runs from downtown Grand Rapids to Grand CDM Smith to advance this critical project through ODOT’s Valley State University’s main campus in Allendale, and project development process using their master plan as a includes 25 stations. This $38.5 million project will include starting point. Scott assisted in plan sheet development, road and utility design, site/civil design at station locations, including roadway, traffic control, maintenance of traffic, and all shelter amenities such as ticket vending machines, traffic signal, and lighting plans, as well as cost estimation. next bus messaging, and snow melt systems. Scott served Lead Design Engineer, Avon Lake Multi-Modal as design engineer for station and site design, as well as Transportation Plan, Avon Lake, Ohio. quality reviews. The project consists of research and development for an Design Engineer, CTA Western Avenue BRT update to the Multi-Modal Transportation Plan for the City Alternatives Analysis, Chicago, Ill. of Avon Lake through the NOACA Transportation for Livable CDM Smith performed an Alternatives Analysis that Communities Initiative. The update will include a modified examined multiple BRT routes along Western and Ashland overall plan that will consist of various future proposed Avenues in Chicago. This project analyzed service plans in shared-use paths to better connect the community park the 21-mile corridor to serve regional destinations, spur and school systems. Specifically, the main efforts will focus redevelopment, and increase mobility options. Scott was on determining the best shared-use path alignments in the responsible for conceptual engineering plans including Lear Road and Lake Road corridors. As a subconsultant to station locations and roadway modifications, quantities, Behnke Associates, Inc., CDM Smith is responsible for sev- and cost estimation as design engineer. eral key technical services, which include multiple existing condition investigations, assistance with the construction Design Engineer, Silver Line Bus Rapid impact study, and GIS/ CADD work. In addition, CDM Smith Transit Project, Grand Rapids, Mich. will assist with presentations at several important meetings CDM Smith was selected by Interurban Transit Partnership with the City of Avon Lake. Scott served as lead design to provide visioning, final design services, and construction engineer for conceptual shared-use path alignments for the phase services for the Division Street Bus Rapid Transit study. (BRT) project in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Division Street BRT provided enhanced access to downtown Grand Design Engineer, General Engineering Consultant Rapids, especially for low-income populations. The intent Services to the Florida Rail Enterprise, Fla. was to provide reliable and speedy service into the city Moving forward to bring high speed rail to Florida, this along a 10-mile route beginning south of Grand Rapids. The contract included overall project management; preparation project featured BRT stations with curbside level boarding and review of an EIS; a project management and service platforms, curb-side dedicated bus lanes for part of the development plan; public outreach; ridership assessments; route, and traffic signal priority for its transit vehicles. Scott and various other services. Scott was responsible for assisted with locating utility conflicts, bus pad and platform roadway cross sections on multiple lengths of road widen- design, as well as various CADD sheet developments. ing along the I-4 high speed rail corridor in Florida, as well as some roadway geometry and rail station site plan work.

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Tony Cerda, PE Site Landscape

Tony brings 29 years of experience in transportation design and managing complex highway transportation projects. Tony also has experience in transportation planning and project studies. Prior to his consulting experience, Tony worked at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for over 8 years primarily in design. His recent Illinois design experience includes projects ranging from the construction of a new system interchange of IL 390 at the new Western Access to a major arterial add lanes reconstruction of US 45 from IL 60 to IL 22. His experience in Phase I studies includes the preparation of a combined design report for the rehabilitation of the I-94 interchange at Stony Island. Education BS, General Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana- Lead Technical Engineer, Metra Station and Downtown Planning - Champaign, 1989 Architectural Design and Phase I Engineering Services, Glen Ellyn, Ill. Registration CDM Smith is providing Architectural Design & Phase I Engineering Services of its Professional Engineer: Illinois Metra Station and Downtown based on the success of the work completed for the City of Elmhurst. Tony is the lead Technical Engineer overseeing the evaluation of the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the existing Metra Station. Alternatives include development of a pedestrian underpass or overpass, realignment of downtown parking, pedestrian and bicycle safety/access, and planning for increased capacity of the station, while respecting the historic downtown. Phase I Engineering is being coordinated with the Illinois Department of Transportation and state and federal grants are being pursued. Lead Civil Engineer, Metra Station Architectural De- sign and Phase I Engineering Services, Elmhurst, Ill. CDM Smith is providing Architectural Design & Phase I Engineering Services of its Metra Station, which provides commuter rail service between the western suburbs and down- town Chicago. Building on its last three decades of downtown development, Elmhurst looks to renovate its aging station, reduce traffic congestion, and create a landmark that enhances the community fabric and economic development. Tony’s responsibilities including oversight of the preparation of the final Project Development Repot and the Intersection Design Study. Technical Lead, I-80 Environmental Justice, PTB 176- 03 WO-11 & WO -12, IDOT District 1, Ill. This project is developing a Community Impact Assessment and a Mitigation Plan to address identified concerns related to I-80 over the Des Plaines River from the replacement of the twin through-truss bridges with new, wider bridges. The proposed bridge location, 300 feet north of the existing bridges, will involve acquiring property and impact existing residential communities within Joliet. The additional outreach efforts will allow for full and fair participation by potentially affected environmental justice communities, identification of potential solutions to address adverse community impacts, and development of mitigation measures to address adverse impacts. Findings will inform transportation decision-making for this project. Tony is the internal project manager. He performs project management duties and oversees the day-to- day activities, including client coordination of deliverables. Deliverables include the newsletter, questionnaire, project website updates, the Community Outreach Plan, and a database to track responses to the community questionnaire.

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Joel Baldin, ASLA Site Landscape

An award-winning landscape architect since 1993, Joel has used his extensive planning, design, and project management skills to guide many projects from vision to implementation. Throughout his career, Joel has been highly involved in projects and organizations throughout the City of Chicago both professionally and personally and, as a result, has become a guiding force in the success of Hitchcock Design Group’s Chicago portfolio. Joel’s ability to identify a client’s needs and manage critical project issues has resulted in the development of many long-standing client relationships. His experience includes complex urban design projects, historic landscape rehabilitation, parks and recreation, streetscape Education and plaza design, college and university campuses, commercial real estate, and multi- Bachelor of Science, family housing. Landscape Architecture, Purdue University, 1993 Associate of Science, Civil Project Experience Engineering Technology, 29 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois Purdue University, 1997 171 North Aberdeen “Quarters”, Chicago, Illinois Registration 465 North Park Drive, Chicago, Ill. Licensed Landscape Architect: 633 North Avenue, Chicago, Ill. States of Illinois and Indiana 740 North Aberdeen, Chicago, Ill. Arkadia Tower, Chicago, Ill. Burr Ridge Gateway Landscape, Burr Ridge, Ill. Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago, Ill. Civic Plaza Schematic Design Report, Michigan City, Ind. Double Track NWI Project, Northwest Ind. Double Track Project, Streetscape SD Report and Streetscape Betterments, Michigan City, Ind. Fullerton Avenue - Ashland Avenue to Southport Avenue, Chicago, Ill. Green Exchange, Chicago, Ill. Green River Pattern Book, South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association Halsted Point, Chicago, Ill. Lake Michigan Gateway Implementation Strategy, Michigan City, Ind. Lake Point Tower Skyline Park Master Plan and Capital Improvements, Chicago, Ill. Lake Riverdale Sustainable Master Plan, South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association Lincoln Park Identifiers, Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce, Chicago, Ill. Marquette Park Lakefront East Master Plan and Capital Improvements, Gary, Ind. Midtown Square, Glenview, Ill. North Harbor Neighborhood Master Plan and Capital Improvements, East Chicago, Ind. Northwest 86th Street Corridor Streetscape Master Plan and Capital Improvements, Clive, Iowa Northwestern University Technological Institute Plaza Renovation, Evanston, Ill. Ogden Plaza Park, Chicago, Ill. Old Town Park Mixed-Use Development, Chicago, Ill. The Lofts at 1800, Chicago, Ill. University of Illinois at Chicago South Campus Infrastructure Improvements, Chicago, Ill.* University of Illinois at Chicago University Village, Chicago, Ill.* University Village Ivy Hall, Chicago, Ill. Village of Long Grove Downtown Master Plan, Long Grove, Ill. Village of Long Grove Historic Downtown and Business District Design Guidelines, Long Grove, Ill. Virginia Street Corridor TIF District Improvements, Crystal Lake, Ill. Western Avenue Business District Schematic Design Summary, Blue Island, Ill.

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Thomas Williams, PE Track Engineer

Tom has more than 37 years of experience in transportation planning and design. His projects have included metro systems, light rail transit, commuter rail, bus rapid transit, streetcar, and heavy-haul freight rail. Projects have included planning, corridor studies, operating plans, maintenance facilities and yards, transit-oriented development, risk management, and value analysis. His background is particularly suited to projects requiring careful coordination with freight and commuter railroads with regard to design guidelines, construction impacts, and railroad operational requirements. Education BS, Civil Engineering, Cornell Project Engineer, Metra Strategic Capital Planning Consultant Services, Chicago, Ill. University, 1980 Tom was a project engineer for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 Cost Benefit Analysis. 26 potential Registration service expansion projects were examined for cost, environmental impacts, rolling stock Professional Engineer: Illinois requirements, and fare revenue benefits. His role included determination of required and Michigan capital improvements for a number of the projects, including the Milwaukee District- Value Methodology Associate, North, currently terminating at Fox Lake. 2015 Project Manager, Metra Union Pacific Northwest Professional Affiliations Line Alternatives Analysis, Chicago, Ill. AREMA Tom was the project manager leading this Alternatives Analysis examining capacity expan- ITE sion and travel time improvement, and including an extension of the existing commuter SAVE International rail line. The $244 million project involved screening a range of alternatives, development of operating plans for input into the travel demand model, followed by development of corresponding capital improvements to support the selected operating plan. One unique aspect of this project was development of means to increase ridership by both decreasing travel times and improving service in the reverse direction. One highlight from this project was creation of service zones which improved service frequency between Des Plaines and the downtown Chicago terminal, the inner zone, and decreased travel time for riders boarding northwest of Des Plaines, the outer express zone. Project Engineer, Lakeshore East Expansion, GO Transit, Toronto, Ontario. Tom was a project engineer for the 20-kilometer extension of the Lakeshore East com- muter rail line. The expansion includes a new yard and four stations. Schedules were developed for the extension to assess potential traffic impacts at the proposed stations. Using the schedules and historic mode-of-access data, traffic volumes by time of day were created to overlay with the existing local traffic. An interesting finding involved the creation of “two peaks.” To reach downtown Toronto for typical employment start times, driving to the station occurs well before the local morning peak hour. This resulted in two morning peaks in traffic volumes surrounding the stations. Value Engineering Leader, Cotton Belt Commuter Rail Study, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dallas, Texas. Tom served as the value engineering leader and risk analysis team member for the 25-mile regional rail system serving Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The project estimate was $1.1 billion. The value engineering team examined track, structures, operating plans, vehicle requirements, the maintenance and storage facility, and freight rail interaction. The risk assessment team examined risks to both cost and schedule. One unique aspect of the value engineering study was the desire to attract a public-private partnership concessionaire to the project through the reduction of costs and increase in revenue

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potential. Various value engineering recommendations, if in October 2015 within the 2-year window for FTA Project implemented, would reduce capital cost by $27 million to Development. Tom also was the facilitator for the value over $100 million. engineering study, following FTA guidelines for value engineering. Project support included risk management in Senior Project Engineer, Brown Line and System- accordance with FTA Oversight Procedures. wide Capacity Study, CTA, Chicago, Ill. Tom was the senior project engineer for this study of Senior Project Engineer, Harlem Yard Mod- capacity across the CTA rail system. Personal involvement ernization, CTA, Chicago, Ill. included assessment of capacity constraints and speed Tom was a senior project engineer for conceptual design of restrictions across the system. The Brown Line was of spe- a modernized rail yard including a new indoor railcar washer. cific interest because five capacity constraints needed to be This project involved complete replacement of all yard track, resolved simultaneously to add trains during peak hours. turnouts (#4), and traction power systems. The new geometry Part of the analysis included the Loop which is shared by used #5 turnouts. Multiple scenarios were developed to arrive five CTA lines. Because of the complexity of operations at the best balance of yard operations and railcar storage. in the Loop, a custom simulation routine was developed Segment Manager, Simandou Iron Ore Rail- to assess capacity and delay. Tom was also involved in way Project, Rio Tinto, Guinea, West Africa. developing solutions to each capacity constraint. Tom served as the segment manager for 148 kilometers (92 Senior Project Engineer, Red Line Extension Draft En- miles) of preliminary engineering for this railway connecting vironmental Impact Statement (EIS), CTA, Chicago, Ill. the Simandou Iron Ore mine with new port facility. He was Tom was a senior project engineer for completion of a responsible for coordination of optimized alignment, track Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Red design, structures, river crossings, roadway grade separation Line Extension project. This project involved the extension structures, and interface with adjoining railhead yard and of CTA’s Red Line from the existing 95th Street Terminal to tunnel segments. Capital cost estimate for this segment was approximately 130th Street, about 5.3 miles. Total capital cost $500 million. was estimated over $1.3 billion. Operating plan flexibility was Senior Project Engineer, North Main Line Vi- incorporated in the design, allowing trains to turn at the 98th sion Study, CTA, Chicago, Ill. Street Yard, the Michigan Avenue Station, or the 130th Street Terminal Station. Additionally, the new yard was designed Tom was a senior project engineer for the North Main Line with leads allowing entry into service or removal from service Vision Study. The intent of the study was to develop infra- to the north or south, with redundancy for each yard lead. structure and operating plan alternatives to increase capacity on the line and increase ridership. One of his key roles was NEPA Liaison Engineer, Red Purple Modernization development of alternate operating scenarios for input into Environmental Assessments (EA), CTA, Chicago, Ill. the travel demand model. Alternatives included the effect Tom was the NEPA liaison engineer for completion of two of transfer points, closing of some stations, and changing EAs and associated conceptual engineering tasks for the the routing of trains. Based on review of ridership modeling Red Purple Modernization (RPM) project. The RPM project results, 18 initial scenarios were narrowed to a few, followed included the Red-Purple Bypass and modernization of by further conceptual design and cost development. At the four stations between Lawrence and Bryn Mawr, with a end of the process, CTA selected an option with two new combined capital cost over $1 billion. This was the first transfer stations. Core Capacity project in the nation. FONSIs were received

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Beau Gentry, PE, PMP, CPESC Bridge Engineer

Beau has 17 years of experience as a transportation engineer, providing both structural design and road design services and has completed over 60 projects for the Indiana Department of Transportation. He has experience in designing and detailing a wide variety of steel and concrete structural elements in accordance with AASHTO LRFD standards for bridge rehabilitation and replacement, for design-bid-build and design- build projects. His bridge design experience includes structure sizing and geometrics, pre-stressed concrete beams, steel beams and built up plate girders, reinforced concrete slab, deck design, integral/semi-integral end bent design, pier design, and 3‐sided culvert Education design. Beau has experience with drilled shaft substructure design. His road design BS, Civil Engineering, Purdue experience includes freeway, arterial, collector, and local road design elements, design University, 2004 of culverts, erosion control, and IDEM Rule 5 permitting. He is proficient in securing IDEM Registration 401, Army Corps 404 and IDNR waterway permits and preparing categorical exclusion Professional Engineer: environmental documents in the state of Indiana. Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Project Manager and Structural Engineer, I-69 Section 6.2, and Ohio New Interstate Construction, Morgan County, Ind. Certifications Section 6 of I-69 will fill the final gap that will complete the journey towards improved Project Management safety, increased connectivity, and stimulated economic development for Indiana. This Professional project involves upgrading the existing SR 37 four-lane divided highway to interstate Certified Professional in design standards. The design involves several connector roads on new alignments, as well Erosion and Sediment Control as the construction of a new overpass structure on Myra Lane over I-69 and a superstruc- ture replacement on twin structures on I-69 over Clear Creek. Project Manager and Structural Engineer, US 40 over CSX Rail- road, Bridge Rehabilitation, Putnam County, Ind. This project includes the rehabilitation of the existing 3-span, continuous steel beam bridge. The existing deck will be milled and overlaid with a new bridge deck overlay. Partial- and full-depth patching will be performed prior to the new overlay. The existing expansion type end bents will be eliminated and retrofitted. The existing reinforced con- crete approach slabs and concrete bridge railing transitions will be replaced. The existing steel beams will be cleaned and painted and non-compliant guardrail will be replaced. Project Manager and Structural Engineer, SR 44 over Sugar Creek Overflow, Superstructure Replacement, Johnson County, Ind. This is a rehabilitation of the 6-span, 186-foot concrete slab bridge on epoxy coated piles. The new design eliminates the bridge center joint to prevent water from infiltrating the slab, an issue with the existing structure. The existing exposed portion of the pile bents will be blasted clean and recoated with epoxy. SR 44 will be closed during construction for the superstructure replacement to be constructed at full-width. Project Manager and Structural Engineer, US 41 Northbound and Southbound over South Fork (SFK) Smalls Creek Bridge Rehabilitation, Knox County, Ind. This project includes the rehabilitation of the northbound and southbound bridges over SFK Smalls Creek. The existing twin three-span continuous steel beam bridges are to be rehabbed with a bridge deck overlay. Partial and Full Depth Patching will be placed prior to the new overlay. The existing expansion end bents will be eliminated and retrofitted with a semi-integral/integral abutment. The retrofit will incorporate a cold joint type con- struction at the bottom of the deck/end bent interface such that the proposed abutment may be retained with a future bridge deck replacement.

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Michael Debnar, PE Mechanical/Plumbing

Michael is a professionally licensed mechanical engineer with experience in designing HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems for transit and municipal facilities. He is also experienced with construction services, inspections, and condition assessments of mechanical equipment and systems.

Mechanical Engineer/Project Coordinator, Chicago Transit Authority, Bus Washer Replacement and New High Speed Doors at the 77th Bus Garage, Chicago, Ill. Education This project includes two new bus washer systems at an existing facility. Michael Master’s Certificate in coordinated submittal reviews for the project and managed logs for shop drawings and Architectural Engineering, RFI’s. He also conducted several site visits and field investigations to resolve construc- Illinois Institute of Technology, tion issues that arose from existing unforeseen conditions. 2014 BS, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Chicago Transit Authority University of Illinois at Urbana- Harlem Railcar Washer, Forest Park, Ill. Champaign, 2010 Michael is preparing the plumbing design for a new light railcar washer building. The Registration plumbing design includes water supply piping for the rail car washer equipment, drain Professional Engineer: Illinois piping for the washer area, hot water pressure washers, hose bibbs, roof drains and storm water piping, and combination emergency shower and eyewash. Mechanical, Macomb Transit Facility, City of Macomb, Macomb, Ill. Michael assisted in project closeout a 90,000-square-foot facility which included maintenance facilities, vehicle storage, administration offices, employee facilities, and bus washing. His work included verifying that mechanical equipment and components of the HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection system were installed according to project drawings. Mechanical Engineer, DuPage County Standby Power Facility, Wheaton, Ill. This project included the construction of a new building to house three 2500kw diesel engine generators, a 12.47kV switchgear, and a 4.16kV switchgear to provide standby power to several buildings on the DuPage County Campus. Michael reviewed shop drawing submittals against project specifications and drawings and also reviewed operating and maintenance manuals for the plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and fuel oil system. Mechanical Engineer/Project Coordinator, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Southeast Rockford Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site, Ill. This project includes a new 9,100-square-foot facility to contain a ground water treatment system. Michael was the lead mechanical engineer for construction services. He reviewed all shop drawings, answered all RFI’s, and led submittal coordination and review. He also managed logs for shop drawings, RFI’s, and construction cost changes. Mechanical Engineer, City of Joliet Public Buildings Conditions Assessment, Joliet, Ill. This project included an appraisal and cost services study for 50+ buildings owned by the City of Joliet. Michael was the lead mechanical field assessor responsible for evaluating HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. He evaluated multiple systems such as steam boilers, hot water boilers, hydronic pumps, air handling units, chillers, condensing units, fans, temperature controls, domestic hot and cold water systems, sanitary waste and vent systems, storm drain systems, and plumbing pumping systems.

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Michael Kahn, PE Electrical

Michael has more than 15 years of professional electrical engineering experience, with a primary focus on electrical engineering for wastewater, water, and solid waste facilities. His track record of high-quality client service is reinforced by his attention to detail during design and experience in the field during construction. These dual roles mean that Michaelknows how to design for the realities of construction to develop a constructible design that minimizes issues that might otherwise result in increased costs or delays during construction. Education BS, Electrical Engineering, Technical Reviewer, INDOT I-65 Seymour Weigh Station University of Wisconsin- and Weigh-In-Motion (WIM), Seymour, Ind. Madison, 2002 Michael's responsibilities included performing a technical review, including a multi- Registration discipline cross check, of the electrical design of the new weigh station that was being Professional Engineer: performed by an electrical subconsultant. The design included a replacement weigh Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, South station and supporting WIM for the Indiana Department of Transportation in Seymour, Dakota, Wisconsin, North Ind., south of Indianapolis. Dakota, Michigan, and Minnesota Technical Reviewer, Rail Car Washer Replacements – Harlem Rail Shop, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, Ill. Michael's responsibilities included performing a technical review of the electrical design of the new rail car washer that was being performed by a subconsultant. The design includes a new building for the rail car washer, as well as modifications to the train tracks around and through this new building. Technical Reviewer, West Shops Electrical Panel Replacement, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, Ill. Michael's responsibilities included performing a technical review of the electrical design for the electrical panel replacement, which was being performed by a subconsultant. The design included replacement and consolidation of the electrical panels throughout the CTA West Shops and Maypole Maintenance Shop. Senior Review, 77th Street Garage Fueling System Improvements, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, Ill. Michael performed senior reviews and construction coordination of the new bus fueling system at the 77th street garage, including new diesel pumps and an upgraded control system. Electrical Engineer, INDOT SR-37 ITS Cabinets, Weigh-In-Motion (WIM), and Dynamic Messaging Signs (DMS), Fishers, Ind. Michael's responsibilities included the electrical design for new ITS cabinets and service points at two locations along route SR-37 (located at the intersection of SR-37 and 126th street and at the intersection of SR-37 and 141st street), which included coordinating new electric service with Duke Energy. At a third location along SR-37, the existing service point is being replaced and a new ITS Cabinet was being installed to house an existing WIM controller. The new service point at this location also served an existing DMS.

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Steve Horton Visualizations/Augmented Reality

Steve has over 40 years of diversified experience in civil and mechanical engineering and leads the graphic artist and 3D specialist team for CDM Smith. He is an expert at building 3D graphics and photographic composites. These graphics, both still and animations, are used in proposals, public meetings, and interviews as well as trade industry magazines promoting work that CDM Smith has designed. He is frequently involved with transportation projects to render design scenarios and video simulations. He has been involved in dozens of design projects using AutoCAD and has contributed to a variety of projects including multi-family land developments, utility design, water and wastewater Education treatment facilities, solid waste design, and environmental impact and planning studies. Drafting and Technology, Technical School

3D Graphic Artist, IndyGo Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Indianapolis, Ind. For the development of final design plans for a BRT system along Capitol and College Avenue, Steve translated design data models into LightWave and rendered photo composites of the proposed bus stations for use in public outreach campaigns. The composites were used by stakeholders to help the public understand how the future stations would integrate into their existing roadways. 3D Graphic Artist, Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, Traffic Engineering Services, Ill. Steve developed a series of visualizations in support of build alternatives for regional system improvements. The visualizations provided the client and development team with a better sense of how alternate configurations could work under different physical and economic constraints. 3D Graphic Artist, Port Authority of Allegheny (PAAC) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project Management and Engineering Services, Pittsburg, Pa. This pursuit involved the development of a new BRT system connecting downtown Pittsburg with residential and employment centers in the Oakland neighborhood. Steve developed 3D photo composites of one of the main bus stations along the route. 3D Graphic Artist, West Eugene Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Extension, Eugene, Ore. This project involved a proposed road widening to accommodate a new bus lane as well as a new bike and pedestrian park. A one minute and 33-second 3D animation was produced for presentation to show existing roads and traffic, a widened road with bus lanes, improved traffic flow, and a new proposed park layout. 3D Graphic Artist, VIA Metropolitan Transit, San Antonio Light Rail Stations, San Antonio, Texas. This project involved adding light rail to historic streets near downtown San Antonio. As part of the project pursuit, Steve composited 3D rendered elements into on-site photos showing proposed light rail stations at key locations on the route.

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Jacki Murdock Funding

Jacki has transportation planning experience including transportation funding and grant writing, federal and state transportation funding policy, transit planning and operations, performance-based programming, freight planning, land use policy, long- range transportation planning, transportation project prioritization, and stakeholder engagement. Her project work includes developing funding strategies for transportation and freight projects, writing transportation grants to secure project funding, transportation master plans, providing performance and transportation system data analysis, land use and sociodemographic analysis, developing applications for project Education prioritization tools, and providing transportation policy guidance. MA, Urban Planning (Transportation Policy and Planning), University of Grant Writer, Elmhurst Metra Station Preliminary Design California-Los Angeles, 2013 and Phase I Engineering, Elmhurst, Ill. BA, Environmental Policy The City of Elmhurst selected CDM Smith for Architectural Design and Phase I Engineering and Latin American Studies, University of Kansas, 2011 Services of its Metra station, which provides commuter rail service between the western suburbs and downtown Chicago. Building on its last three decades of downtown development, Elmhurst looks to renovate its aging station, reduce traffic congestion, and create a landmark that enhances the community fabric and economic development. Jacki worked on developing a funding strategy with federal, state, and local funding. She wrote grant applications to secure these funding sources for design and construction of the Elmhurst Metra station. Lead Transportation Planner, Will County Community Friendly Freight Mobility Plan, Will County, Ill. Jacki is leading key portions of the public-private partnership in Will County to improve freight mobility and workforce. Will County has experienced unprecedented growth in the freight industry. The county is now the largest inland port in North America, connecting west coast ports by rail to the Midwest, and serves a key role in the Chicago regional freight economy. While this has resulted in more jobs and a stronger economy, it has strained local infrastructure and resources. Jacki is developing a plan to prioritize projects, identify funding solutions, develop performance measures, develop actions to support workforce and transit solutions to improve mobility, and to develop a grant application to secure federal funding. Lead Transportation Planner, DuPage County Long Range Transportation Plan, DuPage County, Ill. CDM Smith is preparing the first comprehensive long range transportation plan for DuPage County. This includes completion of a capital plan, identify key projects, policies, and initiatives for the next 25 years: a financial plan and an operations and maintenance plan and strategy. Jacki is developing the analysis of existing conditions, future needs, and potential projects. Transportation Planner, Pittsburgh Bus Rapid Transit, Port Authority of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pa. The Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), in cooperation with the Port Authority of Allegheny County, the City of Pittsburgh, and Allegheny County, is proposing to develop a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project between Downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland. Jacki is helping complete the Small Starts application grant to obtain funding for the

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project. She directed the writing and analysis of qualitative Associate Policy Analyst, Chicago and quantitative information that described the benefits Metropolitan Agency for Planning, Ill. that the project would have on land use and economic Jacki developed the regional freight plan for northeastern development. The project, known as the Downtown – Illinois and led key components of the analysis of freight Uptown – Oakland – East End BRT Project, would provide movement, freight supportive land uses, outreach to freight higher quality, reliable transit service between the region’s stakeholder, and freight policy to improve the efficiency two major employment centers (Downtown Pittsburgh and and reliability of freight work. She also provided technical Oakland) and the residential communities to the east. assistance and policy guidance to the Illinois Department Planner, NEPA Services for the Red Line Extension, of Transportation in developing the state freight plan in Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, Ill. addition to local freight planning activities in the region. Jacquelyn led the development of several data driven CTA and FTA have initiated the environmental review process documents assessing trends in freight data, supply chain, to extend the Red Line south 5.3 miles from the existing demographics, industrial land use, tax policy, and creating a 95th Street Terminal to 130th Street. CDM Smith prepared more robust and inclusive economy. a NEPA Draft EIS to summarize the environmental impacts associated with this project and outline appropriate mitiga- Graduate Researcher, California Center tion measures to avoid or reduce identified adverse impacts. for Sustainable Communities, Calif. Once environmental processes are complete and FTA issues Jacki worked with utilities, the Governor’s Office, and the a Record of Decision on this project, a New Starts application regional transportation agency to quantitatively analyze is expected to be completed. Jacquelyn assisted the envi- transportation and utility data in Los Angeles County and ronmental and planning project team with the alternatives provide real-time information on the effects of transportation analysis for this phase. and land use policies. She quantified the effect land use has on transportation systems and updated existing modeling tools to improve the integration of energy and transportation considerations into future planning and development efforts.

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Ramesh Nair, AIA, LEED AP Constructability

Ramesh is a senior project manager and chief cost estimator in all aspects of architectural and construction services for Vistara Construction Services. He is responsible for the coordination, quality, and cost control aspects for large institutional and commercial developments.

Cost Estimator, Various Metra Stations ƒ Glen Ellyn renovation/replacement options, 2018, Budget $18M Education ƒ New platform at Cicero Station, Budget $550k MS, Building Performance/ Diagnostics, Carnegie Mellon ƒ Windbreaks/Warming Shelters, Budget $700k University Pittsburgh ƒ South Chicago Branch Stations, Budget $9M Bachelor of Architecture, Mangalore University, India ƒ Intermodal Station Surveys, Budget $1M. Registration Cost Consultant, CTA, Illinois Medical District, Chicago, Ill. Licensed Architect: Illinois Rebuild, renovation of three Blue Line stations at Damen, Paulina, and Ogden including Certifications major power upgrades across the Eisenhower Expressway. Budget $17M LEED AP (BD+C) Cost Consultant, CTA 95th Street Terminal, Chicago, Ill. Honors/Awards Feasibility study to construct a new transit terminal at 95th Street including multiple American Planning Association overpasses over the Dan Ryan Expressway. Preliminary Budget $200M 2008 Gold Award, Uptown Redevelopment Program Park Cost Estimator, CTA Quincy Station, Chicago, Ill. Ridge, Illinois Renovation of the historic loop station. Budget $12M Construction Excellence General Services Cost Estimator/Construction Scheduler, Des Plaines Rail Shop, Administration, 2005 Rail Car Washer Replacement, CTA, Chicago, Ill. Construction Waste Replacement of the existing rail car washer at the Des Plaines Rail Shop. Budget $2.5M Management Award General Services Cost Estimator/Construction Scheduler, CTA Harlem Rail Administration, 2006 Shop, Rail Car Washer Replacement, Chicago, Ill. GSA Design Awards 2006 Replacement of the existing rail car washer at the Harlem Rail Shop. Budget $19M Citation U.S. Custom House Renovation Cost Estimator, CTA West Shops, Electrical Upgrades, Chicago, Ill. Repairs and upgrades to the West Shops electrical infrastructure. Budget $3.8 M Cost Consultant, CTA Brown Line Core Capacity Vision Study, Chicago, Ill. Construction cost estimates to study numerous upgrades to the Brown line transit system including upgrades to the Western Turnback/ Leavitt Curves, Substation Replacement, Realignment of the track at numerous locations, Signal/Communication upgrades, and the Kimball yard modernization. Budget – Varies. Cost Estimator, CTA 74th Street Bus Garage – Envelope Repairs, Chicago, Ill. Building envelope repair including resealing all joints, replacement of exterior doors and windows. Budget >$1M Cost Estimator, CTA Fire Alarm/Suppression Projects, Chicago, Ill. Construction cost estimates to replace the Fire Alarm systems at the West Shops, Racine Rail Shop, South Shops, Linden Rail Yard. Budget >$3M

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Anna Drakontaidis Cost Estimating

Anna is responsible for quantity and cost estimating, carrying out field surveys, site Education evaluation, and document control for transportation related projects. She is fluent with MS, Architecture, University of numerous computer based systems for project management including GSA’s ePM, Michigan, 2004 Primavera Expedition, Turner Talk, and Vela Systems document control. BA, Architectural Studies, ƒ Cost Consultant, CTA, Illinois Medical District, Ill. Rebuild and renovation of three Blue University of Illinois at Chicago, 2001 Line stations at Damen, Paulina, and Ogden including major power upgrades across the Eisenhower Expressway. Budget $17M. ƒ Cost Estimator, Terminal 2, Concourse E and F Upgrades, O’Hare International Airport, Chicago, Ill. Anna developed preliminary construction cost estimates for three distinct concept schemes that incorporate upgrades to existing 2-story plus penthouse building (390,000 SF). Budget $280-$450M.

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Village of Elmhurst Metra Cori Tiberi, PE Glen Peters Assistant Public Works Director Senior Director, Capital Projects 630-530-3777 312-322-6631 Village of Glen Ellyn Chicago Transit Authority Richard Daubert, PE James Harper Project Manager Chief Engineer 630-547-5507 312-681-3960 Metra LTK Engineering Services Kenneth Schultz Paul Novak Project Manager Principal Engineer 312-322-6618 312-922-0800 Chicago Transit Authority Leah Mooney Director of Strategic Planning and Policy 312-681-4250

City of Michigan City Skyler York Director of Planning and Redevelopment 219-873-1419

Ghafari Associates Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) James Yoshida Nicole Barker Sr. Project Manager Double Track NWI Project Manager 312-857-2192 219-926-5744 Exp US Services, Inc. Chicago Park District Mindy Viamontes, AIA Beth Meier Tomlins Project Manager Deputy Director Chicago Park District 312-616-7786 312-742-4690 SB Friedman and Associates, Inc. Stephen Friedman, FAICP, CRE President 312-424 4260

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