Consulting Services for the Functional and Detailed Design of Intersection Improvements at Hatfield and North King Street

Proposal | March 15, 2011

Submitted to City of Northampton, Massachusetts

Submitted by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.

Intersection Improvements at Hatfi eld and North King Street

Table of Contents

Section 1 Qualifi cations & Experience ...... 1

Section 2 Project Team & Resumes ...... 21

Section 3 Project Understanding & Approach ...... 65

Section 4 Price Quote ...... 75

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. Intersection Improvements at Hatfi eld and North King Street

1 Qualifi cations & Experience

About VHB Founded in 1979, VHB is a Massachusetts-based engineering, planning, and applied science VHB at a Glance fi rm with offi ces along the East Coast. In 2010, VHB was ranked 82nd of the top 500 engineering fi rms nationwide by industry publication Engineering News-Record (ENR). Established in 1979 VHB’s staff of 850 includes an experienced complement of registered professional engineers, Massachusetts offi ces in traffi c and transportation planning specialists, environmental scientists, landscape architects, Worcester, Springfi eld, Boston, stormwater specialists, pavement designers, and land surveyors, who are committed to and Watertown (headquarters) achieving project excellence.

Other offi ces in New Hampshire, VHB has provided complete engineering Vermont, Rhode Island, Watertown services from project planning, through the Worcester Connecticut, New York, New regulatory and review processes, to fi nal Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, engineering design, and production of North Carolina, and Florida construction contract documents. We have Boston completed major, complex transportation, 850+ employees land development, and environmental projects for both public- and private-sector Springfield Engineering News-Record has clients. In addition to our design and nd ranked VHB 82 of the “Top permitting experience, VHB assists many VHB has four offi ce locations in Massachusetts 500 U.S. Design Firms” municipalities with engineering on-call design services. Engineering News-Record has ranked VHB 64th of the “Top 100 Pure Design Firms” Specialized Services

VHB has provided complete engineering services from project planning, through the regulatory and review processes, to fi nal engineering design, and production of construction contract documents. The range of capabilities that VHB off ers is extremely broad and covers all areas necessary to review, plan, design, and construct the most complex infrastructure projects. The following is a summary of the capabilities we will bring to Northampton. Whereas not all of them may be called for under this contract, this breadth of available services underscores the comprehensive understanding VHB brings to each of its projects.

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. Intersection Improvements at Hatfi eld and North King Street 1 Qualifi cations & Experience

Transportation Planning VHB provides transportation planning services for a wide variety of private- and public-sector clients in both urban and suburban areas. Projects include identifying multimodal transportation issues associated with various types of transportation projects such as alternative modes analyses, highway route location studies, multimodal access, congestion analyses, corridor studies, vehicular/pedestrian confl ict studies, and transportation impact assessments. VHB off ers the ability to develop and combine technical modeling procedures with pragmatic transportation planning and traffi c operations applications. Our core transportation planning practice is focused on the preparation and review of traffi c impact and access analyses, from a multimodal perspective.

Traffi c Engineering VHB designs intersection improvements for new and existing land developments for private, municipal, and state agencies. Services include the design of complete new signal systems, redesign of existing signal systems, integration of closed-loop systems, geometric and channelization improvements, signing, and pavement markings.

VHB has extensive experience in all areas of traffi c signal system construction and installation. Staff members have been involved in the actual design of various traffi c signal control hardware and software as well as the design, testing, and inspection of cabinet assemblies and completed systems. Our experience encompasses communication mediums that include fi ber optic communications networks for various ITS systems including centralized and distributed traffi c signal systems, as well as a familiarity with all of the various central system control platforms.

Roundabout Engineering VHB provides design services for roundabout projects for towns, cities, private developments, and state transportation agencies. Projects range from single-lane roundabouts, two-lane roundabouts, and roundabouts that consist of a combination of one and two travel lanes; or hybrids. With the increasing requirement of our clients and the state permitting agencies to assess alternative means for traffi c operations to improve traffi c fl ow and congestion at intersections, VHB’s expertise in roundabout design is unparalleled. Our experience and training allows us to off er our clients the ability to assess multiple improvement options including implementing a roundabout versus a traditional signalized intersection. Our core transportation practice has developed roundabout concepts for numerous projects that have advanced from the concept stage through the design and permitting process and into construction.

Roadway Engineering 2 VHB designs complex highway and roadway design projects for towns and cities, and for state transportation agencies. Projects range in size from the design of multilane limited access highways and interchanges to reconstruction of minor arterials, local roads, and single intersections. VHB has also planned and designed a number of bikeways of various lengths and facility types. These services include the preparation of contract plans, specifi cations and estimates, construction sequencing and scheduling, traffi c management during construction, MassDOT Project Development and Design Guide

In 2003, MassDOT (formerly MassHighway) began an eff ort to overhaul its Highway Design Manual for the Commonwealth’s roads and highways. At the time, many believed that the Manual contributed to project delays due to lack of guidance about environmental issues, lack of community outreach, and/or opposition to project designs. Spurred by the Governor’s Communities First policy, MassDOT took a radically new approach to this process by appointing a Task Force and retaining VHB to undertake this important statewide initiative. In 2006, the Project Development and Design Guide was adopted. The Guide includes the following major themes:

Context-Sensitive Design. The Guide has signifi cantly more fl exible design standards; is strongly multimodal; incorporates community setting as a design factor; dramatically reshapes the project development process; and supports early planning and coordination to create safe, attractive transportation facilities. The Guide’s new design standards successfully balance MassDOT’s stewardship responsibility for the Commonwealth’s road system with VHB’s involvement with the citizens, organizations, and agencies respect for the character of its communities. represented on the Task Force resulted in dramatically diff erent and widely supported new standards in MassDOT’s Project Multimodalism. The Guide is unique among most state Development and Design Guide. Representatives of NP&EDC highway department manuals in the U.S. for its integrated were major contributors to the success of the Task Force eff orts. approach to multimodalism. It introduces a new and unique Many participants in the Task Force began with the assumption planning framework for multimodal accommodations that that their organizations (municipalities, recreation groups, is responsive to the context in which a project is being conservation advocates, historic societies) or issues (access for developed. Guidance is also provided on how to safely and the disabled, pedestrian safety, bicycle travel, environmental eff ectively accommodate pedestrians, including those conservation) were not equitably addressed in the 1997 manual, requiring mobility aids, and bicycles through intersections where automobiles were the dominant consideration. The Task and interchanges. The Guide also includes a chapter discussing Force process helped to educate the sometimes competing design of off -road facilities such as paths and greenways. interest groups and forge consensus among those with disparate concerns. Clear Project Development Process. The Guide outlines an eight-step project development process that provides clear direction to the proponents of projects on how to move from identifi cation of a transportation need to project completion and assessment.

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value engineering and contract documents/bidding services. Projects include segments of interstate highways and interchanges, multi-lane urban arterial highways, and numerous urban downtown street redevelopment and reconstruction projects.

Stormwater Management and Drainage VHB designs drainage improvements for public agencies, site owners and new developments. Our services include the preparation of contract plans, specifi cations, and estimates, utilities design including water and sewer distribution systems, grading and drainage design, stormwater management, erosion control design, and design of structural improvements.

Utilities Whether for educational or medical institutions, residences, businesses, or government agencies, property owners require utility knowledge to understand costs and constraints associated with a private development or public improvement project. One goal remains constant: the need to understand existing utility system through diligent research and survey and to complete infrastructure improvement projects quickly and effi ciently to limit interruption of services. VHB assists municipalities with utility system master planning and design, coordination with utility providers, and preparation of utility layout plans.

Pavement VHB is a leader in the development of procedures for analyzing and prioritizing the maintenance needs for paved roadway networks and pavement engineering using state-of- the-art materials testing with an extensive suite of software products.

VHB’s pavement engineering professionals are full-service national pavement engineering specialists. They support their pavement and materials engineering expertise with state-of- the-art materials testing capabilities in certifi ed bituminous testing laboratories located in Middletown, Connecticut, and Watertown, Massachusetts. VHB’s pavement engineering group is led by former state research and materials testing engineers with experience specifi cally in pavements, materials, and the evaluation thereof. Registered throughout the northeast, VHB has on staff professional engineers, materials testing engineers, and computer engineers with extensive experience in the fi elds of pavement management—both network and project level—pavement engineering, pavement design, materials testing, research, and capital improvements planning and programming.

Streetscape/Landscape Architecture Almost all of VHB’s projects require aesthetic considerations. VHB’s capabilities in land 4 planning, fi eld survey, environmental sciences, traffi c, and civil engineering allow us to perform detailed assessment and analysis of a site’s existing natural and infrastructure conditions. VHB’s planners, engineers, scientists, and landscape architects use this information to prepare environmentally-sound development plans that optimize building placement, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking, utility infrastructure, and landscape treatment, as well as to develop projects that are responsive to appropriate regulations. Equally as important to the success of a project, VHB’s landscaping and streetscaping designs have pleased clients and stakeholders alike with results that are practical, implementable, cost-eff ective, and pleasing to the eye. VHB landscape architects work with each community and its residents to prepare streetscape plans that refl ect the local culture and heritage of a community while providing a safe, comfortable, and appealing pedestrian environment. Pavement, landscaping, lighting, site furnishings, signage and other elements must all work together to create a unifi ed image. At the same time, the improvements must be easy to maintain in order to preserve the improved image over time. Therefore, close coordination with municipal maintenance staff is an important component of the design process. The resulting project should provide a unique and comfortable urban environment for current and future generations.

Bicycle/Pedestrian Services VHB has a dedicated team of bicycle/pedestrian specialists who meet regularly to discuss bicycle and pedestrian related issues and bring the most current, creative, and cost-eff ective solutions to our clients. In-house bikeway and bridge designers, landscape architects, and environmental scientists together embrace the challenges of accommodating the multitude of users of our multimodal transportation facilities, determining the most cost-eff ective use of limited transportation funding resources, and designing environmentally sensitive and sustainable projects.

Construction Services VHB provides construction administration and inspection services for all types of site, roadway, bridge, and utility projects. These services, which include bidding assistance, inspection, and measurement of quantities for payment, help ensure a high quality fi nished project. As part of these services, we provide the owner quantity control and administration of the construction contract.

Community Consensus and Outreach Having stakeholder buy-in is often the key to a project’s ultimate success, and VHB staff are experience in understanding diverse concerns and providing the right response. The outreach process may include a variety of formats such as traditional town meetings, on-line public participation forums, local cable access informational broadcasts, and an assortment of informational materials and approaches. Key to our success in managing this aspect of an eff ort is our ability to listen closely to input and communicate eff ectively, translating what we have heard into the required understanding of the issues facing a project.

Project Experience & References 5 The following pages highlight several relevant projects, including experience for roundabouts and traffi c signals. Relevant references are included on page 19.

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King Street Corridor Study Northampton, Massachusetts VHB provided transportation planning, traffi c engineering, pedestrian, bicycle, and community outreach services to develop a “blueprint” for the future of the King Street Client City of Northampton Corridor. The corridor, which predominantly features a mix of highway business establishments and larger retail centers, is an important commercial corridor serving the City Status and provides a gateway to the downtown from the north. The goal of this study was to Completed in 2004 determine the most eff ective allocation of the roadway right-of-way to accommodate the future needs of all users, motorized and non-motorized, while serving the access needs of Highlights The successful completion of existing and planned development. this project led to VHB’s study of and recommendations Heavy traffi c volume, numerous driveways, high crash experience, and the lack of pedestrian regarding traffi c signal or and bicycle accommodations all indicate that King Street is not functioning as the kind of roundabout improvements community resource it has the potential to be. The challenge facing King Street was to to the intersection of Hatfi eld identify and provide the transportation infrastructure needed to support and enhance it as a Road and North King Street destination corridor, a gateway to the downtown center, and a vibrant neighborhood. Localized and corridor-wide enhancements to help improve the operations and safety for all users, while at the same time preserving the character of the area were studied.

Near-term recommendations (addressing existing defi ciencies and regional connectivity issues) and longer-term recommendations (addressing long-range goals for the redevelopment of the area) were made that include:

■ Consolidation of access points

■ Provision of safe pedestrian and bicycle crossings

■ Defi nition of a formal gateway and transition into the downtown area

■ Upgrading ADA compliancy

■ Identifying opportunities for regional bike trail connections

■ Coordinating traffi c signals along the corridor

■ Incrementally improving corridor aesthetics through streetscape, cohesive site design, and reduction of the corridor scale to a more people oriented level

Through the successful completion of this project, VHB was retained by a private developer to assess impacts of potential development located on 3.5 acres about 0.75 miles to the north on North King Street. The study identifi ed potential impacts at the proposed driveway to the development and at the intersection of Hatfi eld Road and North King Street. In coordination with the City, recommendations included further investigation of traffi c signal or roundabout improvements to the intersection of Hatfi eld Road and North King Street.

6 Longmeadow Intersection Improvement Study Longmeadow, Massachusetts VHB is providing conceptual transportation planning study services that evaluate the traffi c impacts along 1.35 miles of roadway along the Route 5 and Converse Street corridors. The Client Town of Longmeadow project also includes the evaluation of three signalized intersections where congestion has been an issue for over 10 years. These corridors have been identifi ed by the Pioneer Valley Status Planning Commission (PVPC) as #14 and #15 in the region’s top bottleneck areas. These Ongoing corridors serve as primary commuter routes for the Towns of Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, and Hampden. Vehicle queues along these corridors can extend onto Highlights Providing transportation Interstate 91, along Route 5 and Converse Street, and onto other side streets at the three planning services for the signalized intersections. In addition, and as a result of the congestion, vehicle cut-through review of traffi c impacts along traffi c on minor residential side streets occurs. 1.35 miles of roadway VHB coordinated with the Longmeadow Department of Public Works on this project to Focusing on conceptual develop an improvement plan that would reduce vehicle queues and reduce congestion. This improvements that address included a review of existing and future traffi c conditions, an assessment of intersection and severe congestion and vehicle roadway segment crash rates, and the development of improvement alternatives on aerial queues during the peak hours photos, which were used to identify impacts to utilities, street trees, travel lanes, etc. VHB also Conducted analyses of developed conceptual construction costs to advance each identifi ed improvement. Finally, as roundabouts versus traffi c part of this assessment, VHB evaluated and compared signalized intersection improvements signal improvements versus roundabout improvements at each of the three intersections.

The project is currently in a conceptual design stage and VHB is working with the Town to develop a preferred improvement plan that will be considered as part of the State’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

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Island Pond Road Signal Improvements Springfi eld, Massachusetts VHB has provided transportation planning services, and is currently providing full design services, for two intersections along Roosevelt Avenue in the City of Springfi eld. The project Client City of Springfi eld includes roadway and intersection improvements aimed to improve safety and reduce congestion at the intersection of Island Pond Road and Roosevelt Avenue, which is currently Status an unsignalized intersection. Additionally, the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue at Alden Ongoing Street was evaluated, and the signal at this intersection will be upgraded. The overall project limits along Island Pond Road and Roosevelt Avenue extended from just north of Alden Street Highlights Providing transportation to Overlook Drive and each intersection is located on either side of the historic General planning and design services Edwards Bridge. Avoiding impact to this structure is critical.

Focusing on traffi c signal While the intersection of Island Pond Road at Roosevelt Avenue will be a new traffi c signal, a operations, pedestrian and roundabout was considered at this location during the conceptual design phase; however, it bicycle accommodations, was not the preferred alternative as a result of the need to manage vehicle queues that were and implementation of a new extending from Alden Street over the General Edwards Bridge. traffi c signal The improvements proposed as part of these intersections will address existing and future defi ciencies associated with the increase in traffi c volumes along this heavily traveled connector roadway. In addition to providing new traffi c signals, roadway geometry, new pavement, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and bicycle accommodations are proposed. VHB also worked very closely with the City and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to secure State funding for construction through the State Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) process. The project is currently in the 25-percent design stage.

8 University of Massachusetts Amherst On-Call Amherst, Massachusetts As the University of Massachusetts’s fl agship campus, UMass Amherst is home to 26,000 students and approximately 6,000 faculty and staff . The 1,460-acre campus is located in Client UMass Amherst western Massachusetts and accommodates nearly 8.5 million gross square feet of building within 350 buildings. Status Ongoing UMass Amherst has retained VHB to provide on-call planning, design, and construction administration services for civil, site, and transportation projects. VHB works with the Facilities Highlights Providing on-call & Campus Planning Division (F&CPD) and serves as a resource for the Division as required. We study, design, and help the University repair and renovate existing infrastructure and facilities and develop new administration services projects, as well as provide transportation planning and engineering design services. Most recently, VHB successfully permitted and designed a roundabout that was constructed in the Supporting complex summer of 2010 and now serves as the northeast gateway to the academic campus. VHB is studies, alterations, repairs, currently working on a Transportation Master Plan for the campus to accommodate growth renovations, and new construction of the University’s over the next 30 years. infrastructure and facilities VHB evaluates, designs, and manages multiple projects that encompass studies, alterations, repairs, renovations, and new construction of the University’s infrastructure and facilities. Additionally, VHB manages the work of subconsultants and provides contract administration services.

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Fitchburg Roundabout Design Fitchburg, Massachusetts MassDOT retained VHB to provide on-call engineering design and review services for civil and transportation projects across the Commonwealth. One of VHB’s assignments under this Client MassDOT contract involves designing a roundabout for a busy intersection in Fitchburg.

Status Because of new development and a new high school, increased traffi c fl ow is anticipated at Completed 2010 the intersection of Ashby State Road (Route 31) with John Fitch Highway and Rindge Road. As a result, the City of Fitchburg and MassDOT identifi ed the intersection as one that can be Highlights Providing on-call engineering improved with the construction of a single lane roundabout, which will help to facilitate design and review services for traffi c more effi ciently through the intersection. The improvements will extend for transportation projects across approximately 450 feet along Ashby State Road, 325 feet along John Fitch Highway, 350 feet the Commonwealth along Mechanic Street (Route 31) and 350 feet along Rindge Road.

Designed a single lane VHB completed design of a single lane roundabout at this intersection. The work includes roundabout in Fitchburg to help move traffi c more full-depth pavement, intersection realignment, drainage modifi cations, street lighting, effi ciently landscaping, and pedestrian improvements. The project was on a fast track, allowing MassDOT to advertise it in the fall of 2009 and begin construction in the spring of 2010.

10 Stop & Shop Expansion Harwich, Massachusetts For more than 15 years, the Stop & Shop Companies and VHB have had an ongoing, successful relationship. During this time, VHB has served as an extension of Stop & Shop’s staff by Client Stop & Shop Supermarket providing permitting and engineering services to more than 50 Stop & Shop supermarkets across 10 east coast states. Status Ongoing Stop & Shop selected VHB to provide site construction administration and off -site roadway improvement design services for the expansion of the existing supermarket on Route 137 in Highlights Provided construction Harwich. Off -site roadway improvements included roadway widening on Route 137 from the administration and off -site Route 39 intersection to the Stop & Shop site driveway, with modifi cations to the existing roadway improvements signal at the Route 39/Route 137 intersection and the installation of a new traffi c signal services system at the intersection of the Route 137/Stop & Shop site driveway.

Conducted daily inspection In order to improve safety at the Queen Anne Road/Route 39 intersection, the design of a services during construction modern roundabout was included as part of the project. Coordination with town offi cials, the Worked closely with the Cape Cod Commission, and local abutters during the design was crucial to the success of the Harwich Fire and Police project. Design features at the roundabout include a new drainage system, landscape departments to implement features, imprinted pavement, signage, and pavement markings. a traffi c detour plan to accelerate construction schedule

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North State Street Reconstruction Concord, New Hampshire VHB assisted the City of Concord in developing a series of traffi c calming measures along with the reconstruction of North State Street between Court Street and Bouton Street. North State Client City of Concord Street is a predominantly residential urban connector roadway that is subjected to heavy north-south traffi c and east-west cut through traffi c. Prior to this project the North State Status Street traffi c was under a free fl ow condition, with intersecting side streets under stop control. Completed 2099 The City asked VHB to study the corridor in the hopes of fi nding solutions to high vehicle speeds and congestion on the intersecting side streets. Highlights Traffi c calming VHB conducted traffi c analysis and developed design concepts for community input. The Modern roundabout selected alternative includes a roundabout at the Franklin Street intersection, geometric Safety and congestion modifi cations at Bouton Street to preclude high speed free right turns onto North State improvements Street, and geometric modifi cations at the Washington Street intersection. VHB developed fi nal design plans that included pavement reclamation, all new sidewalks, crosswalks, and the Utility coordination traffi c calming measures approved by the City. Pavement reclamation The resulting improvements are very popular in the community and have resulted in reduced accidents, lower speeds, and improved access from the side streets.

12 Route 58 Improvements Plympton, Massachusetts The Town of Plympton selected VHB to design improvements to Route 58, a north/south two-lane-rural-major collector roadway that traverses the entire 3.5-mile length of the Town. Client Town of Plympton This project, funded through the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), required Status various design approvals from the Massachusetts Highway Department. The project consisted Completed 2008 of minor widening, pavement rehabilitation for the entire 3.5-mile project length, and construction of the Town’s fi rst traffi c signal system at the intersection of Route 58 and Highlights Prepared an alternative design Mayfl ower Road in the village center. VHB’s design helped maintain the rural and historic proposing the installation of character of Plympton by proposing a brick accent strip within the sidewalk along the historic a roundabout in lieu of traffi c Plympton Green and by using “rustic weathering steel” and wood posts for highway guardrail. signals in the village center VHB also suggested the use of ornamental steel supports for traffi c signal posts and mast arms. Provided design improvements for the 3.5-mile road VHB supported all aspects of project development including assisting the Town with securing Design maintained rural and funding through the STIP, preparation of a Notice of Intent to the Plympton Conservation historical character of the Commission for work within buff er zones to sensitive wetlands and cranberry bogs; Town geotechnical investigation for traffi c signal foundations; preparation of an alternative design Worked within sensitive proposing the installation of a roundabout in lieu of traffi c signals in the village center; and wetland buff er zones community consensus building with members of the public, selectman, historic commission, and highway department.

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Downtown Cross Street/Court Street/Main Street Improvements, Middlebury, Vermont After many decades of discussion and alternatives review, the Town of Middlebury completed the construction of major improvements to their downtown transportation network. These Client Town of Middlebury included the reconstruction of Main Street, College Street, Cross Street, and the addition of a second bridge over Otter Creek to alleviate traffi c congestion and provide additional Status pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Completed 2010 As part of the project’s design-build team, VHB provided all engineering, environmental, and construction services for the new roadway, roundabout, and bridge, along with associated Highlights Provided project management, sidewalk additions, streetscaping, and intersection improvements. permitting, and design services for new roads, a The project provides an improved link between Main Street and Court Street over the Otter roundabout, and a new bridge Creek via Cross Street and includes over one mile of new sidewalk, which signifi cantly improves pedestrian mobility for school children, Middlebury College students, residents, and Coordinated public meetings shoppers accessing downtown business. The project also provided several new options Performed construction downtown for parking facilities to improve access. inspection

Facilitated right-of-way In addition to designing the sidewalks, roadways, bridge, and parking facilities, VHB provided negotiations all land survey, stormwater permitting, stream alteration permitting, traffi c signal design, roundabout design, public meeting coordination, right-of-way negotiations, and railroad Maximized the cost- coordination. eff ectiveness of the design- build process by designing and constructing the project using local people, materials, and suppliers

14 Cheshire Medical Center Roundabout Plan and Design Keene, New Hampshire VHB was retained by the Cheshire Medical Center to evaluate the traffi c operating conditions associated with the planned expansion of its medical facility on Court Street in Keene, NH. Client Cheshire Medical Center Through a series of workshops involving VHB and the medical center with area residents and community leaders, it was clear that a solution that would enhance pedestrian safety, slow Status vehicular traffi c, and introduce a sense of community character was needed. VHB introduced, Completed 2003 evaluated, and recommended the construction of a modern roundabout. Highlights VHB gained conceptual approval, and proceeded to prepare preliminary and fi nal design Pedestrian safety was plans of the roundabout, working closely with the city staff to defi ne the roundabout layout a signifi cant concern in and approach street confi gurations. Once the city approved the preliminary design, VHB development of the project prepared the fi nal plans, contract documents, bid package and construction cost estimate. Creative use of a modern The project required full depth construction for most of the project area to correct existing roundabout introduced a drainage defi ciencies. Utility upgrades included the relocation and construction of the sense of community and existing storm drain system and the replacement of the older sanitary sewer lines. an enhanced pedestrian environment The roundabout’s 50-foot diameter non-traversable center island is landscaped which furthers the concept of a community where pedestrian activity is expected. Raising the splitter islands on each approach to the roundabout reduces the length of the crosswalk, allowing pedestrians to cross one direction of traffi c at a time. Finally, a raised truck apron adjacent to the center is composed of textured concrete and separated from the travelway by slope granite curb. This provides additional roadway width to accommodate large vehicles, while also discouraging passenger vehicle crossover.

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On-call Traffi c Engineering for MassDOT Statewide, Massachusetts Since the early 1990s, VHB has served in an on-call capacity to provide traffi c engineering for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). MassDOT has repeatedly Client MassDOT selected VHB to provide these services, including our two current contracts.

Status Over the last 15+ years, VHB has provided all Ongoing facets of transportation planning and engineering for MassDOT, including feasibility Highlights Repeatedly selected by studies, traffi c signal design, sign and pavement MassHighway for on-call marking designs, traffi c management, civil and traffi c engineering highway engineering, and systems inspection and training. A sample of assigned projects Fifteen year history of includes: providing signal design, traffi c studies, and highway design ■ Traffi c signal improvements at multiple locations, Route 6, Seekonk

■ Traffi c signal upgrade at Route 53 at Middle Street, Weymouth

■ Traffi c signal upgrade at Route 53 at Route 18, Weymouth

■ Traffi c signal improvements at 2 locations, Stoneham

■ Route 125 improvements, Haverhill

■ Route 140 improvements, Franklin

■ Route 2A improvements, Lexington

■ Route I-93 shoulder lane conversion project

■ NEMA TS 2, Type I training sessions

■ Route 33 intersection design, Chicopee

■ Route 20 at Stony Hill Road intersection design, Wilbraham

■ Traffi c signal upgrades on Route 28, Barnstable

■ Route 1A emergency RR pre-emption, Beverly

■ NEMA TS 2 training sessions for MassHighway electricians

■ Signing and Striping alterations along Route 16 Revere Beach Parkway

■ Traffi c signal upgrade and fi ne tuning for 7 locations along Route 113 at Storey Avenue, Newburyport

■ VMS repair design, Neponset

■ 16 Vinnin Square traffi c signal system evaluation, Salem ■ Bell Circle Traffi c Signal Controller upgrade, Revere

VHB’s work for MassDOT has included the full range of tasks, from inception through construction and acceptance. The majority of the projects listed above required development of full PS&E design documents. Boston Road (Route 20) Design Services Springfi eld, Massachusetts VHB is providing full design services for a 1.4 mile corridor of Boston Road in the City of Springfi eld and the Town of Wilbraham. The project extends from Pasco Road in Springfi eld Client City of Springfi eld to Stony Hill Road in Wilbraham. The roadway carries over 35,000 vehicles per day on a roadway cross section that varies between two lanes and six lanes. The corridor serves as a Status principal arterial that is under the jurisdiction of either the City of Springfi eld or MassDOT, and Ongoing a portion of the corridor is part of the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) National Highway System (NHS). The corridor, which also serves as the major retail corridor in Highlights Design services focused on the Springfi eld and Wilbraham, provides direct access to over one million square feet of retail development of intersection businesses as well as several residential neighborhoods and the City’s Warner Middle School. and roadway improvements As part of this design eff ort, VHB is coordinating closely with the City of Springfi eld, Town of Focus on traffi c signal Wilbraham, and MassDOT on the preparation of a Function Design Report for fi ve traffi c operations, pedestrian and signals, the widening of the two-lane cross section of the corridor in Wilbraham to a four-lane bicycle accommodations and the implementation cross section, and an extensive roadway and sidewalk improvement plan to provide better of access management pedestrian connectivity. Also, the corridor currently lacks the necessary minimum shoulder techniques along a corridor width to accommodate bicyclist and there are limited pedestrian crossings at signalized that is maintained by the intersections. Finally, there are a signifi cant number of vehicle-crashes as a result of the City of Springfi eld, MassDOT number of curb cuts that are present in areas where raised medians are not present. VHB and the Federal Highway identifi ed in a previously Corridor Planning Study the need for access management Administration improvements, and this design will incorporate a raised median to help control traffi c and improve safety.

The project, which has included extensive consensus building workshops and meetings to date, is currently at a 25% design with MassDOT. VHB will continue to work closely with stakeholders to secure the necessary property acquisitions for implementing the improvements. The project is expected to be funded through FHWA and MassDOT at a cost of almost $9 million.

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State Street Transportation Planning and Design Services Springfi eld, Massachusetts VHB provided transportation planning and design for a 3.2-mile four-lane arterial corridor of State Street in Springfi eld. Along this corridor are businesses, residences, parks, cultural Client City of Springfi eld amenities, institutions and major historical assets. In addition, this corridor is the home to the new federal courthouse and the new MassMutual Center, which is the premier arena and Status convention center in Western Massachusetts. As a result of the present and proposed uses Completed in 2010 along this corridor, it was necessary to focus on State Street’s present condition and plan for its future. Highlights Planning and design eff orts focused on the viability of Federal funding to the City made it possible for VHB to embark on a project to address developing a corridor plan roadway defi ciencies and transportation issues along State Street. Design eff orts include the for the City that will improve preparation of a functional design report for the corridor that includes a 17 closed-loop traffi c fl ow, provide guidelines interconnected traffi c signal system. The project also includes roadway and sidewalk for corridor aesthetics, develop improvements with extensive streetscape enhancements along national historic district a plan for streetscape features, properties, three area colleges, three high schools and the largest business employers in improve safety for pedestrians the City. and bicycles, and create innovative parking solutions Pedestrian and bicycle amenities were paramount concerns to address the student foot traffi c Subconsultant Robt. W. and bus transit systems within the project limits. The project included multiple consensus Hall Consulting Engineers, workshops and meetings to secure 195 property acquisitions in a six-month time frame and Inc. provided street lighting an 18-month design/permitting schedule for this $16 million FHWA/MassDOT funded project. services for the project

18 Project References We have highlighted several project references below. We authorize and encourage you to interview our clients to learn more about the quality of our work.

REFERENCE PROJECT

Arthur Frost MassDOT District 3 Fitchburg Roundabout Design Project Development Engineer 403 Belmont Street Fitchburg, MA Worcester, MA 01604

(508) 929-3837

Jason Venditti, PE UMass Facilities Planning UMass Amherst Roundabout Project Manager Division Design 360 Campus Center Way Amherst, MA Amherst, MA 01003

(413) 577-4769

Mike Wrabel Town of Longmeadow Longmeadow Intersection Superintendent of DPW 31 Pondside Road Improvement Study Longmeadow, MA 01106 Longmeadow, MA

(413) 567 3400

Allan Chwalek City of Springfi eld Island Pond Road and Director of DPW 70 Tapley Street Boston Road Design Springfi eld, MA 01104 Springfi eld, MA (413) 723-3111

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2 Project Team & Resumes

VHB’s proposed project team will provide the City of Northampton with the essential skills to facilitate this project’s success. These professionals bring experience to this project from similar eff orts across Massachusetts for both state and municipal clients. The organizational chart on page 21 shows the leadership and staff we have assigned to this project, and how they align with the tasks that will be necessary to provide the City (and MassDOT) with the most effi cient design of the necessary intersection improvements.

This project will be managed by Matthew Chase, PE, PTOE, who will oversee daily assignments and be responsible for delivering the project on time and on budget. He will be the primary point-of-contact with the City for the technical quality of our work, project cost, and schedule performance. As such, he will be available to meet with the City as needed to answer questions and respond to issues and needs.

Mr. Chase has extensive traffi c and transportation experience in Massachusetts, and has worked on several projects in Western Massachusetts throughout his career. A registered Civil Engineer in Massachusetts, and a nationally certifi ed Professional Traffi c Operations Engineer (PTOE), he has worked on many similar projects that start at the conceptual design level and continued through to design and into construction. Currently, Mr. Chase is working on a Three Intersection Study in Longmeadow where he is evaluating transportation improvements along the Route 5 and Converse Street corridors. This project includes the assessment of roundabout versus signalized intersection improvements. In addition, he is working on the Boston Road Corridor study in Springfi eld, where he is the Deputy Project Manager assisting John Bechard (our proposed Principal-in-Charge for this project) on the overall management of the design eff orts to improve traffi c safety and capacity within the City’s major retail district. There are fi ve signalized intersections and approximately 1.5 miles of roadway improvements that are proposed as part of this project to improve access, reduce congestion, and improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity. The project is currently being designed in collaboration with the City of Springfi eld and MassDOT and the 25% design plans were recently submitted for review.

John Bechard, PE, will serve as Principal-in-Charge. Mr. Bechard is the Regional Offi ce Manager in VHB’s Worcester Offi ce. He will be available to review VHB’s performance and resolve any concerns that may require corporate attention. Mr. Bechard possesses considerable experience in the design of public infrastructure projects, including six years at MassDOT (formally known as MassHighway). For VHB, he has managed planning, permitting, and engineering services for the complex issues of interstate and local highway access, utility relocation, environmental remediation, and preparation of a practical implementation strategy for projects. Mr. Bechard is

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currently working on the design for Boston Road in the City of Springfi eld and overseeing the construction phase for Park Square, Main Street, and Broad Street in Westfi eld.

The team for this project has been established to provide the City with several professionals that have expertise in transportation planning and concept development, roundabout design, traffi c signal design, and other design aspects that are expected to be encountered as part of this Project’s process. Many members of our project team also have experience working with City and MassDOT District 2 staff . Our team will be able to dynamically shift the scope of this work and focus of our design based on the results of the conceptual analysis, and comments from the City, MassDOT, or other stakeholders. More information on each team member can be found in their attached resumes and it is noted that all members of this team have worked together on several projects that include roundabouts and/or traffi c signal design.

Subconsultant

Robt. W. Hall Consulting Engineers, Inc. Our team includes Robt. W. Hall Consulting Engineers, Inc., a certifi ed Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), multidisciplinary engineering organization based in Agawam, Massachusetts that specializes in electrical design. Founded in 1964, Robt. Hall employs electrical and mechanical engineers, with a total staff of 10. The fi rm provides services to a variety of clients, including architects, contractors, industrial and commercial clients, and government agencies throughout New England and New York.

Some recent, relevant site and street lighting projects include:

■ State Street Lighting Project, Springfi eld, MA (as a subconsultant to VHB)

■ South End Main Street Lighting, Springfi eld, MA (as a subconsultant to VHB)

■ Western New England College Parking Lot Lighting, Springfi eld, MA

■ Boltwood Walk, Site Lighting for Walk Ways, Amherst, MA

■ Amherst Pelham Regional High School, Roadway from Chestnut Street into site, Amherst MA

■ Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Roadway lighting, Chicopee, MA

■ Home Depot Parking Area Lighting, Chicopee, MA

■ Balise Chevrolet Auto Dealer Service Center, Springfi eld, MA

Vendor Services To provide traffi c and pedestrian counts, we will collaborate with Innovative Data, LLC of Belchertown, Massachusetts, a WBE/DBE-certifi ed fi rm by the State Offi ce of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA). 22 Innovative data off ers services that are typically applied to vehicular, pedestrian, and transit traffi c such as turning movement counts, pedestrian counts, vehicle delay studies, queue studies, gap studies, gap acceptance studies, and saturation fl ow rates, as well as a diversity of services regarding parking facility, roadway, and transit observation.

VHB uses Innovative Data services on many projects where traffi c and pedestrian counts are needed. Project Organization

City of Northampton

Principal-in-Charge John Bechard, PE

Project Manager Matthew Chase, PE, PTOE

Transportation Planning and Concept Development

Juliet Locke, PE, PTOE Laura Castelli, EIT

Roundabout Design Traffi c Signal Design

Joseph Wanat, PE, PTOE David Greenberg, PE, IMSA III Tracie Lenhardt, PE Erin Thompson, PE, IMSA III Erin Thompson, PE, IMSA III Joseph Herr, PE, PTOE, IMSA III Michael Sutton, PE, IMSA I

Roadway/Sidewalk Design Stormwater Christine Champeau, PE Bethany Eisenberg, LEED® AP

Environmental Permitting Landscape Design Doug Vigneau Stephen Derdiarian, ASLA, LEED® AP Gene Crouch Bike/Pedestrian Survey William DeSantis, PE Christopher Danforth, PLS Pavement Design Right-of-Way Jonathan Gould, PE Leonard Sacramone Street Lighting James Sullivan, PE (Robt. W. Hall Consulting Engineers, Inc.)

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Team Overview

TEAM MEMBER/ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

John Bechard, PE ■ Project oversight ■ Regional Offi ce Manager in VHB’s Worcester Offi ce

Principal-in-Charge ■ Client satisfaction ■ Has overseen many of VHB’s signature roadway and bridge

■ Allocation of VHB projects throughout Massachusetts resources ■ Highly experienced in the design of public infrastructure projects, including six years with MassDOT (formerly MassHighway)

■ Serves as Principal-in-Charge for several relevant roadway/ intersection improvement projects across Massachusetts, including projects in Fitchburg, Worcester, and Springfi eld

Matthew Chase, PE, PTOE ■ Project management ■ Nationally certifi ed Professional Traffi c Operations Engineer

Project Manager ■ Client satisfaction (PTOE) with extensive traffi c and transportation experience in Massachusetts that require close coordination with MassDOT District 2

■ Worked on similar projects that start at the conceptual design level and continued through to design and into construction

■ Project Manager for several relevant roadway/intersection projects across Massachusetts that include a comparative assessment of signalized intersection improvements versus a roundabout, and the integration of adjacent roadway improvements and pedestrian/bicycle accommodations; including projects in Longmeadow, Springfi eld, and Adams

Juliet Locke, PE, PTOE ■ Transportation ■ Wide range of expertise in traffi c operations engineering Transportation Planning & planning & concept including the preparation of traffi c impact and access studies, Concept Development development corridor studies, and traffi c control signal design ■ Transportation Engineer for the Boston Road Corridor Study in Springfi eld, including the review of fi ve major intersections along a 1.5-mile corridor that serves as the direct access to over one million square feet of retail uses

■ Transportation Engineer for the Island Pond Road Signal Improvements project in Springfi eld, including new traffi c signals, roadway geometry, new pavement, sidewalks and pedestrian crossings are proposed

Laura Castelli, EIT ■ Transportation ■ Senior Transportation Engineer with a focus on corridor Transportation Planning & planning & concept studies and traffi c calming Concept Development development ■ Chapter Author, Editor, Public Involvement Coordinator, MassDOT Project Development and Design Guide

■ Provided transportation engineering services for the King Street Corridor Study project in Northampton to identify opportunities to improve safety and operations along King Street (Route 5/10), including a fi ve-year improvement plan to provide safe vehicular access and appropriately accommodate pedestrian and bicycle activity

■ Provided transportation engineering services for the 24 Connecticut River Crossing Transportation Study in Western Massachusetts, including the evaluation of suitability of roundabouts in four locations in Amherst, Hadley, and Northampton TEAM MEMBER/ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Joseph Wanat, PE, PTOE ■ Roundabout design ■ Wide range of experience in transportation planning and Roundabout Design operations, including preparation of transportation master plans, traffi c impact assessments, and corridor studies

■ Project Manager for transportation engineering, design, and construction assistance for the installation of a roundabout at UMass Amherst including preparation of detailed side-by- side simulations using VISSIM for the roundabout, comparing its performance to a comparable traffi c signal

Tracie Lenhardt, PE ■ Roundabout design ■ Specializes in roadway and intersection design project, Roundabout Design involving MassDOT ■ Project Manager working with MassDOT for the design of a single lane roundabout in Fitchburg, including full depth pavement, intersection realignment, drainage modifi cations, street lighting and pedestrian safety improvements

■ Transportation Engineer for the design of a single lane roundabout at UMass Amherst, including full depth pavement, intersection realignment, drainage modifi cations, street lighting and pedestrian safety improvements

Erin Thompson, PE, IMSA III ■ Roundabout design & ■ Specializes in all facets of traffi c design work, including Roundabout Design & traffi c signal design development of traffi c signal layout, traffi c signal Traffi c Signal Design coordination, signing and pavement marking plans, geometric layout, and roundabouts

■ Prepared design plans to convert a signalized intersection into a modern roundabout at UMass Amherst

■ Prepared signing and pavement marking plans for a modern roundabout for the intersection of a rural highway with a low- speed side street in Fitchburg

Michael Sutton, PE, IMSA I ■ Roundabout design ■ Extensive experience in highway, roadway, ITS and traffi c Roundabout Design signal design and planning as well as construction oversight, staging and traffi c management

■ Project Engineer for the scripting and development of traffi c management and construction staging plans for a roundabout in Fitchburg

■ Project Engineer for the scripting and development of traffi c management and construction staging plans for a roundabout at UMass Amherst

David Greenberg, PE, ■ Traffi c signal design ■ Highly experienced in traffi c signal system planning, analysis, IMSA III and design, including layout, intersection geometrics, system Traffi c Signal Design design, signal coordination, traffi c signing and pavement marking, layout plans, traffi c analysis and evaluation, corridor analysis, and traffi c concept designs

■ Project Manager for On-call Traffi c Engineering contract with MassDOT including managing individual traffi c projects in Westford, Northborough, Andover, North Andover, Somerville, Westport, Methuen, Weymouth, Littleton, Topsfi eld, Sunderland, Newburyport, Yarmouth and Wellesley 25

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TEAM MEMBER/ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Joseph Herr, PE, PTOE, ■ Traffi c signal design ■ VHB’s leading traffi c signal control specialist with over 30 IMSA III years of experience

Traffi c Signal Design ■ Serves as lead technical role on advanced transportation technology projects corporate-wide

■ Has provided planning, implementation, and design services for more than 200 advanced traffi c signal control systems from Maine to Florida

■ Technical lead in the design and deployment of more than 3,000 traffi c signal control assemblies of various types and manufacturer

Christine Champeau, PE ■ Roadway/sidewalk ■ Specializes in streetscape design and sidewalk and roadway Roadway/Sidewalk Design design grading ■ Task Manager for the civil design of transportation and streetscape improvement projects across Massachusetts including Westfi eld, Worcester, Brookline, and Arlington

Doug Vigneau ■ Environmental ■ 31 years experience in permitting land development projects Environmental Permitting permitting with special emphasis on complex projects involving numerous local, state, and federal environmental review processes and regulatory permits

■ Served for 10 years as an Environmental Analyst/Planner in the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) offi ce of the Executive Offi ce of Environmental Aff airs, where he personally reviewed and analyzed more than 600 projects of all types and sizes across the Commonwealth and provided written recommendations to the Secretary on Environmental Notifi cation Forms (ENF), Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), and Notifi cations of Project Change (NPC)

Gene Crouch ■ Environmental ■ Specializes in permitting and environmental documentation Environmental Permitting permitting preparation and reporting ■ Thorough knowledge of federal environmental legislation and regulations gained through previous experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the National Marine Fisheries Services, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

■ Supports VHB’s environmental on-call contract with MassDOT, providing as-needed services necessary to support environmental compliance projects for MassDOT such as statewide environmental permitting and NEPA support

Christopher Danforth, PLS ■ Survey ■ Survey Specialist who primarily works on projects in Western Survey Massachusetts and Connecticut ■ Coordinates workload, survey crews, preparation of plans, estimating project costs, and fi nal review of all plans for developers and municipalities

■ Directed and participated in hundreds of boundary, topographic, and construction surveys for public and private clients throughout New England 26 TEAM MEMBER/ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Leonard Sacramone ■ Right-of-Way ■ Right-of-way professional who was employed by MassDOT’s Right-of-Way Right-of-Way Bureau for 40 years (1961 to 2000) ■ Brings a vast knowledge of all phases of the ROW process from projects across Massachusetts

■ Developed ROW plans for recent projects across Massachusetts, including Westfi eld, Auburn, Hanover, Hingham, Norwell, and the Middlesex Turnpike in Bedford, Billerica, and Burlington

Bethany Eisenberg, ■ Stormwater ■ Extensive experience in hydrologic engineering, permitting LEED AP related to stormwater control, and compliance with National Stormwater Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater regulations

■ On the Massachusetts Stormwater Advisory Board and the Recharge Technical Subcommittee for the state

■ Has prepared course material and taught accredited courses in Hydrology, Hydraulics and low impact development (LID) design standards

Stephen Derdiarian, ASLA, ■ Landscape design ■ Specializes in streetscape and landscape design

LEED AP ■ Skilled at managing the design process from the concept Landscape Design phase through permitting and contract documents for complex projects

■ Project Manager/Principal Designer on several streetscape projects across Massachusetts, including South Grafton, Worcester, and Sharon

William DeSantis, PE ■ Bike/pedestrian ■ Highly experienced in bikeway/pedestrian planning and Bike/Pedestrian design ■ Has overall technical responsibility for safety improvement projects ranging from local bicycle and pedestrian trails to large limited access highways

■ Responsibilities include conceptual and fi nal design of geometric realignments, drainage improvements, and earthwork calculations

■ Serves as the corporate leader of VHB’s bicycle/pedestrian and enhancement practice and as technical advisor on numerous bicycle/pedestrian and enhancement projects in the eastern United States

Jonathan Gould, PE ■ Pavement ■ Experienced working in the fi eld of pavement engineering Pavement and asset management studies ■ Provides fi eld services of roadway testing and inspection, including: HMA plant testing, pavement subbase sampling and analysis, fi eld pavement distress surveys & inventories, and fi eld supervision of soils, aggregates & HMA paving projects for numerous Massachusetts municipalities

James Sullivan, PE ■ Street lighting ■ Over 50 years experience in the design of electrical systems, 27 Robt. W. Hall Consulting Engineers, Inc. high voltage, medium voltage distribution systems, Street Lighting telephone communications, fi re alarm systems, and lighting ■ Experienced in installing and estimating electrical systems for local electrical contractors

■ Been the principal engineer on many projects in the Northeast

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John Bechard, PE: Principal-in-Charge

Mr. Bechard is responsible for ❙ MS, Civil Engineering, University of Lowell, 1990 VHB’s Worcester offi ce. Prior to ❙ BS, Civil Engineering, University of Lowell, 1986 this role, he oversaw the VHB ❙ Professional Engineer: Massachusetts,1992; Florida, 2003 Transportation Engineering Group as well as the Grafton Street Reconstruction, Worcester, MA operations of VHB’s Springfi eld Principal-in-Charge/Project Manager of this major roadway reconstruction and traffi c improvement offi ce. He has managed project for Grafton Street (Route 122) from Washington Square to Rice Square. This project involves many of VHB’s signature evaluation of roadway engineering, traffi c operations, pavement condition and pedestrian amenities, roadway and bridge projects reconstruction of Posner Square, as well as the safety and effi ciency of all intersections, including ramps throughout Massachusetts as onto I-290 and evaluation of roundabout options at Billings Square. a Project Manager with VHB’s John Fitch Highway at State Road (Route 31)—Roundabout, Fitchburg, MA Transportation Engineering Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager working with MassDOT responsible for the design of a single Group. He possesses lane roundabout at the intersection of John Fitch Highway/Ashby State Road (Route 31)/Mechanic considerable experience in the Street (Route 31) and Rindge Road. Additionally the work includes full depth pavement, intersection design of public infrastructure realignment, drainage modifi cations, street lighting and pedestrian safety improvements. projects, including six years with MassDOT (formerly Blackstone Canal District Streetscape Improvements, Worcester, MA MassHighway). Principal-in-Charge/Project Manager for the civil design of a roadway enhancement project within the Historic Blackstone Canal District. The proposed improvements include resurfacing the roadway, 25 years of professional widening and upgrading sidewalks, minor drainage improvements, and adding enhancement features experience such as decorative crosswalks, ornamental street lighting, and street furniture. The sidewalks and pedestrian crossings had to be graded to meet current ADA/AAB standards and to meet existing Affi liations/Memberships buildings and their entrances. Responsibilities included grading the roadways, wheelchair ramps, and

❙ Institute of Transportation sidewalks as well as an extensive public participation process on an accelerated ARRA – Stimulus Engineers, Massachusetts/ Funding schedule through MassDOT/FHWA. New England ITE

❙ American Consulting Foster Street (AKA Worcester Center Boulevard) Rehabilitation, Worcester, MA Engineers Council Principal-in-Charge/Project Manager of this major roadway renovation project, which involves evaluation ❙ American Public Works of roadway engineering, traffi c operations, pavement condition and pedestrian amenities, including the Association, New England safety and effi ciency of all intersections. The Foster Street rehab work is at the heart of the City’s new Chapter, Technical Chair, 2010 renaissance, linking the restored Union Station, DCU/Convention Center, Regional Justice Center, St. & 2011 Vincent’s Hospital, Washington Square and CitySquare. VHB’s work will improve the safety and effi ciency ❙ American Society of Civil Engineers, Boston Section of the roadway, while also making more ‘pedestrian friendly’ accommodations with wider sidewalks,

❙ Boston Society of Civil shorter crossing distances, and other streetscape features. Engineers State Street Corridor, Springfi eld, MA ❙ Massachusetts Highway Association Project Manager for the design of a 3.5 mile four-lane arterial corridor with 17 closed-loop

❙ Worcester County Highway interconnected traffi c signal system. Roadway and sidewalk improvements included extensive Association streetscape enhancements along historic district properties, 3 area colleges, 3 high schools and the ❙ Essex County Highway largest business employers in the city. Pedestrian and bicycle amenities were paramount concerns to Association address the student foot traffi c and priority bus systems within the project limits. The project included ❙ Barnstable County Highway multiple consensus workshops and meetings to secure 195 property acquisitions in 6 month time frame Association and one year design/permitting schedule for this $13 million project. ❙ Plymouth County Highway Association Norwottuck Rail Trail Extension Project, Northampton, MA ❙ Tri-County Highway Project Manager responsible for conceptual and fi nal design of a grade separated structure (tunnel and Superintendents Association bridge options) to extend the Norwottuck Rail Trail over Damon Road into downtown Northampton. Traffi c counts, warrant analyses and LOS projections were performed to integrate an interim bicycle/ pedestrian signal and future construction of the permanent grade separated structure. Main Street (Route 122A), Holden, MA Design of corridor improvements, traffi c signalization, drainage system upgrades and utility coordination for a 1.5 mile section of Main Street in Holden, MA. The project will include roadway widening to provide bicycle accommodating shoulders and cement concrete sidewalks, relocation of utilities underground throughout the project limits including the national register historic district in Holden Center. The project also included installation of period style historic light standards, extensive landscaping and coordination with MDC water/sewer distribution systems.

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfi eld, MA Responsible for planning, permitting (EA/EIR) and engineering services coordinating the complex issues including interstate and local highway access, utility relocation, site assemblage on a riverfront, environmental remediation, and prepare a practical implementation strategy. Performed the traffi c evaluation, site access, parking and design concepts for the Springfi eld area’s premier tourist attraction. Traffi c access plans extend to I-91 access ramps to I-291, preparation of FHWA Interchange Justifi cation Report, and tasks that required recommendation of ramp relocations and alterations.

East Longmeadow Rotary, East Longmeadow, MA Traffi c study and feasibility of transportation improvements to a seven-leg intersection listed in “Ripley’s Believe it or not.” Project included a comprehensive traffi c count program and analysis of alternatives to evaluate potential of transportation improvements to a heavily congested and high hazard intersection location. The project also included design workshops with abutters and citizen groups to identify issues and solutions to pedestrian and traffi c fl ow operations.

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Matthew Chase, PE, PTOE: Project Manager

Mr. Chase is a Project Manager ❙ MSCE, University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA, 1996 with VHB’s Worcester, ❙ BSCE, University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA, 1995 Massachusetts, offi ce with ❙ AS, Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA, 1993 in-depth experience on a ❙ Professional Engineer: Massachusetts, 2002 diverse range of civil and ❙ Professional Traffi c Operations Engineer (PTOE), 2008 transportation projects. These projects include site planning/ Three Intersection Improvement Study, Longmeadow, MA design, local permitting, MEPA Project Manager for a conceptual transportation planning study that evaluated the traffi c impacts along permitting, traffi c impact and 1.35 miles of roadway along the Route 5 and Converse Street corridors. The project also includes the access studies, transportation evaluation of three signalized intersections where congestion has been an issue for over 10 years. These corridor planning/feasibility corridors have been identifi ed by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) as #14 and #15 in the studies, functional design region’s top bottleneck areas. These corridors serve as a primary commuter route for the Towns of reports, traffi c peer reviews, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, and Hampden. VHB coordinated closely with the DPW on the review transportation master plans, of transportation improvement alternatives to improve traffi c fl ow, reduce congestion, and reduce and transportation civil queues. As part of this assessment, VHB evaluated and compared signalized intersection improvements roadway projects that include to roundabout improvements at each of the three intersections. The project is currently in a conceptual signal and roadway design. design stage and VHB is working with the Town to develop a preferred improvement plan which includes the potential for the construction of a roundabout at one of the three intersections.

16 years of professional Boston Road Corridor Study, Springfi eld, MA experience Project Manager for full design services for a 1.4-mile corridor of Boston Road in the City of Springfi eld and the Town of Wilbraham. The corridor serves as a principal arterial that is under the jurisdiction of Affi liations/Memberships either the City of Springfi eld or MassDOT, and a portion of the corridor is part of the Federal Highway ❙ Institute of Transportation Administration’s (FHWA) National Highway System (NHS). As part of this design eff ort, VHB is Engineers coordinating closely with the City of Springfi eld, Town of Wilbraham, and MassDOT on signalized intersection improvements, roadway improvement and widening to accommodate bicycles, and improvements to improve access and traffi c fl ow along this heavily traveled and congested retail corridor. Also the Project Manager on a Transportation Corridor Planning Study that identifi ed conceptual improvements that were considered for this design. The project is currently at a 25% design level, and is expected to be funded through FHWA and MassDOT and its construction cost is estimated to be almost $9 million.

State Street Corridor, Springfi eld, MA Transportation planning and roadway design eff orts for a 3.5-mile four-lane arterial corridor of State Street. Project Manager on the planning eff ort, which focused on the viability of developing a corridor plan for the City of Springfi eld that will improve traffi c fl ow, provide guidelines for corridor aesthetics, develop a plan for streetscape features, improve safety for pedestrians and bicycles, and create innovative parking solutions. Deputy Project Manager for the design eff ort, which included the preparation of a functional design report for the corridor that includes a 17 closed-loop interconnected traffi c signal system. The project also includes roadway and sidewalk improvements and extensive streetscape enhancements along historic district properties, three area colleges, three high schools, and the largest business employers in the City. Pedestrian and bicycle amenities were paramount concerns to address the student foot traffi c and priority bus systems within the project limit. The project included multiple consensus workshops and meetings to secure 195 property acquisitions in six-month time frame and one-year design/permitting schedule for this $13-million project. Publications/Presentations Island Pond Road Signal Improvements, Springfi eld, MA ❙ Development of a Traffi c Project Manager for transportation planning and roadway design eff orts for traffi c control and safety Impact and Access Study improvements at the intersection of Island Pond Road and Roosevelt Avenue in Springfi eld. Additionally, Decision Matrix – Institute of the intersections of Roosevelt Avenue at Alden Street and Island Pond Road at Arcadia Boulevard were Transportation Engineers (ITE) Annual Meeting (presentation evaluated. The project limits along Island Pond Road and Roosevelt Avenue extended from just north of and publication), 2007 Alden Street to Overlook Drive. The intersection of Roosevelt Avenue at Alden Street currently operates

❙ The Successful Deployment with a traffi c signal and will be upgraded. The intersection of Island Pond Road at Roosevelt Avenue will of a Transit Priority System be a new traffi c signal as well; however, a roundabout was considered at this location but was not the – APTA Bus & Paratransit preferred alternative as a result of the need to manage vehicle queues extending from Alden Street. The Conference (presentation and improvements proposed as part of these intersections will address existing and future defi ciencies publication), 2007 associated with the increase in traffi c volumes along this heavily traveled connector roadway. In addition ❙ Guidelines for Ride Quality Acceptance of Pavements, to providing new traffi c signals, roadway geometry, new pavement, sidewalks and pedestrian crossings Civil Engineering Practice – are proposed. The project is currently under design and is located on both sides of the historic General Journal of the Boston Society Edwards Bridge, so attention to not impacting this structure is critical to its success. VHB also worked of Civil Engineers/ASCE, 2000 very closely with the City and MassDOT to secure State funding for design and construction. ❙ Guidelines for Ride Quality Acceptance of Pavements South Main Street Corridor, Springfi eld, MA - Transportation Research Traffi c Engineer and part-time Construction Manager for the design of roadway and intersection Board (TRB), (publication and presentation), 1998 improvements along Main Street from Howard Street to Locust Street in the south end of Springfi eld. The project included the upgrade of three traffi c signals and roadway improvements to improve traffi c ❙ New England Transportation Consortium (NETC) – Ride safety, improve pedestrian accessibility, and maintain on-street parking. Improvements were designed to Quality Acceptance of meet the needs of all stakeholders and users of the corridor, while working within the limited available Pavements, 1997 right-of-way. The majority of the corridor is located in an urban setting where most buildings were located at the back of sidewalks. Community outreach and collaboration with City Offi cials was an important part of the success for this project.

Three Locations, Springfi eld, MA Traffi c Engineer for the design of roadway and intersection improvements at the intersections of Page Boulevard/Roosevelt Avenue and I-291 Interchange 5/Page Boulevard. The project included the implementation of a new traffi c signal at the westbound off -ramps of I-291 and signifi cant infrastructure improvements at Page Boulevard/Roosevelt Avenue. Infrastructure improvements include pavement widening, geometric improvements, cold plane and overlay, granite curb and edging, concrete sidewalks, roadway signing and striping. Also involved in preparing the Functional Design Report (FDR) for the implementation of the recommended improvements.

Armory Street Corridor, Springfi eld, MA Traffi c Engineer for the design of roadway and intersection improvements along Armory Street from I-291 to Federal Street. The project included the upgrade of three traffi c signals. Infrastructure improvements include full depth reconstruction, cold plane and overlay, granite curb and edging, concrete sidewalks, roadway signing and striping.

I-90 Interchange 3 at Route 10/202, Westfi eld, MA Project Manager on a retail development project at the intersection of I-90 Interchange 3 and Route 10/202. The project involved the development of over 50,000 square feet of mixed use type space directly off the Interchange. This project also included the development of roadway improvement concepts for four intersections immediate off I-90. These improvements are currently being designed and coordinated with the City of Westfi eld, MassDOT, and the MassPike. Also involved with the preparation of the Functional Design Report (FDR) and signal plans for the recommended improvements, which include two new signals.

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Juliet Locke, PE, PTOE: Transportation Planning & Concept Development

Ms. Locke is a Transportation ❙ BS, Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts–Amherst, 2003 Engineer with VHB. She has ❙ Professional Engineer: Massachusetts, 2008 a wide range of expertise in ❙ Professional Traffi c Operations Engineer, 2009 traffi c operations engineering including the preparation Boston Road Corridor Study, Springfi eld, MA of traffi c impact and access Transportation Engineer for a corridor study along Route 20 from Pasco Road in Springfi eld to Stony Hill studies, functional design Road in Wilbraham. Project included the review of fi ve major intersections along a 1.5-mile corridor that reports, corridor studies, and serves as the direct access to over one million square feet of retail uses. This project also included the parking studies. She also has review of potential roadway improvements and streetscape enhancements. VHB worked with the City experience in traffi c control and the Boston Road Business Association to develop an improvement plan for the corridor. signal design, roadway design. Island Pond Road Signal Improvements, Springfi eld, MA Transportation Engineer for transportation planning and roadway design eff orts for traffi c control and 7 years of professional safety improvements at the intersection of Island Pond Road and Roosevelt Avenue in Springfi eld. The experience intersections of Roosevelt Avenue at Alden Street and Island Pond Road at Arcadia Boulevard were also evaluated. The project limits along Island Pond Road and Roosevelt Avenue will extend from just north Affi liations/Memberships of Alden Street to Overlook Drive. The intersection of Roosevelt Avenue at Alden Street currently ❙ Institute of Transportation operates with a traffi c signal and will be upgraded, while the intersection of Island Pond Road at Engineers Roosevelt Avenue will be signalized. The improvements proposed as part of these intersections will ❙ American Society of Civil address existing and future defi ciencies associated with the increase in traffi c volumes along this heavily Engineers traveled connector roadway. In addition to providing new traffi c signals, roadway geometry, new pavement, sidewalks and pedestrian crossings are proposed. The project is under design and is located on both sides of the historic General Edwards Bridge, so attention to not impacting this structure is critical to success. VHB also worked very closely with the City and MassDOT to secure State funding for design and construction.

Route 20 / Route 32 Corridor Study (Chapter 43D), Palmer, MA Transportation Engineer for a transportation corridor planning study along Route 20 and Route 32 in Palmer. This eff ort reviews the impacts associated with four priority development sites, which includes the potential redevelopment of 129 acres off I-90 Interchange 8. VHB will work closely with the Town to identify intersection, roadway, interchange, and streetscape enhancements.

Stop & Shop Development, Easthampton, MA Transportation Engineer for the traffi c impact and access study and anticipated off -site roadway improvements associated with a 150,000+ square foot mixed retail development in Easthampton. The project includes a 13-intersection study area, in which roadway widening and installation of a new traffi c control signal at key locations is anticipated.

Holyoke Intermodal Facility, Holyoke, MA Transportation Engineer for the design of the Holyoke Intermodal Facility. The project included both off -site and on-site design of a facility with vehicular parking and seven bus bays. Also included a review of on-street parking.

Berkshire Medical Center Parking Study, Springfi eld, MA 32 Transportation Engineer for a parking and traffi c circulation study performed at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfi eld. The project included the study of the existing 16 hospital campus parking lots, the anticipated parking needs due to hospital growth and annual growth, and a review of the on-street parking spaces surrounding the campus. Baystate Medical Center Expansion, Springfi eld, MA Transportation Engineer for the traffi c impact and access study and anticipated off -site roadway improvements associated with a 519,200 square foot expansion to Baystate Medical Center in Springfi eld. The project includes a 14-intersection study area, in which roadway widening and installation of a new traffi c control signals at key locations is anticipated. Also included the redistribution of existing site traffi c due to new parking lot locations.

Modernization and Expansion of Citywide Computerized Traffi c Signals, New Haven, CT Project Engineer for the engineering design and the preparation of construction contract documents (PS&E) for an expansion and upgrade of the New Haven computerized traffi c control signal system (Phase IV) at 44 intersections. The fi eld hardware and communication requirements utilized in this project includes 2070 (lite) controllers with the Naztec “Streetwise”™ for the central system software, with fi ber optic cable for communication between central and fi eld hardware.

Modernization of Traffi c Control Signals, Bridgeport, CT Project Engineer for an operational study, engineering design, and the preparation of construction contract documents (PS&E) for an expansion and upgrade of the Bridgeport computerized traffi c control signal system at 31 intersections. The fi eld hardware and communication requirements utilized in this project includes 2070 (lite) controllers with Bi Trans QuickNet for the central system software, with fi ber optic cable for communication between central and fi eld hardware.

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Laura Castelli, EIT: Transportation Planning & Concept Development

❙ Ms. Castelli is a Senior BS Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1999 ❙ Transportation Engineer with Engineer In Training, 2000 11 years of experience focused Chapter Author, Editor, Public Involvement Coordinator, on corridor studies, traffi c MassDOT Project Development and Design Guide, Statewide, MA calming, and public outreach For the MassDOT (Formerly MassHighway), drafted and edited chapters of the new guidebook to for various state, institutional, replace the existing Design Manual. The new Guide features context-sensitive approaches to project and municipal agencies. development and multimodal transportation facility design (focusing on designing all roadway corridors from the outside in with emphasis on accommodations for bicycles and pedestrians), plan 11 years of professional production, and a number of other topics, providing focus on defi ning interagency and public/private experience roles while also clearly illustrating design issues and tradeoff s encountered on most projects. Extensive public outreach included a mix of state agencies, local governments, and specifi c interest groups as well Affi liations/Memberships as the formation of a guidebook task force. ❙ Institute of Transportation Engineers King Street Corridor Study, Northampton, MA Prepared a conceptual transportation improvement plan identifying opportunities to improve safety and operations along King Street (Route 5/10), a major corridor serving Northampton and the surrounding communities. Responsibilities include preparing a fi ve-year improvement plan that will provide safe vehicular access and appropriately accommodate pedestrian and bicycle activity. Long- range goals include revitalization of retail uses in the area and reconstruction of the corridor right-of- way to encourage and enhance strong pedestrian connections.

Connecticut River Crossing Transportation Study, Western MA Responsibilities included identifying existing defi ciencies and developing and evaluating solutions to improve a transportation system that is restricted by a limited number of bridge crossings over the Connecticut River. Project involved working with several municipalities to gain a consensus on reasonable solutions that address regional traffi c congestion issues and transit system defi ciencies while minimizing environmental impact. Roundabouts were evaluated for suitability at four locations in the towns of Amherst, Hadley, and Northampton.

High Street Grade Crossing Study, Medford, MA Developed and analyzed improvement alternatives to the at-grade railroad crossing in West Medford Center. The alternatives combined traffi c, rail, pedestrian, and access improvements to identify a plan that will mitigate the unique confl ict points at the grade crossing while providing appropriate emergency access for the adjacent fi re station. Alternatives included relocating roadways, grade separation, roundabout, station relocation, rail-preemptive signalization, fi re-preemptive signalization, and access relocation.

East Longmeadow Rotary, East Longmeadow, MA Developed and analyzed possible long- and short-term improvement alternatives to the East Longmeadow rotary. Worked with residents in public workshops to determine which alternatives best suit the community. Carried forward with one preferred alternative. The project included analyzing existing roadway conditions, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and truck use, and developing a new roadway structure that could maximize safety and minimize delay. 34 Reynolds Street Traffi c Calming, Canton, MA Task Manager responsible for providing transportation planning and engineering services to the Town that emphasize the development of a publicly acceptable and eff ective traffi c calming program in the vicinity of Reynolds Street. The purpose of this project was to develop conceptual level drawings and a technical memorandum which outlined options to reduce speeds, reduce traffi c volumes, prevent traffi c from using other neighborhood streets, and increase safety for pedestrian and bicycle traffi c within the neighborhood. Harvard University Allston Campus Bicycle Plan, Boston, MA Developed a comprehensive bicycle plan for the Allston Campus that focuses on facilitating bicycling as a viable transportation option for Allston employees and residents, links major parks and open space with the Allston neighborhood, and supports sustainability goals of the University and City of Boston. Guidance on route choice, facility characteristics, dimension and design specifi cations, parking supply, and operational management/techniques was provided. The plan also illustrated recommendations for the education, encouragement, and enforcement of bicycle facility use.

Harvard University/Dewolfe Street Pedestrian Study, Cambridge, MA Completed a planning level study for pedestrian improvements at key intersections along a roadway separating dormitory and apartment housing from the main Cambridge campus. The project included the preliminary and fi nal design of the preferred alternative: enhanced signage, curb extensions and an improved pedestrian crosswalk.

Charles and Fruit Street Traffi c and Pedestrian Study, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA Assisted in conducting a study, which focused on the safety and operations of both vehicular and pedestrian traffi c in the vicinity of the intersection of Charles Street and Fruit Street. Based on a review of the existing conditions, the recommendations included textured crosswalks, reduced corner radii treatments, streetscaping (including landscaping and a fence) and a pedestrian actuated fl ashing sign.

Traffi c Calming Measures for Hitchcock Street at Martin Street, Holyoke, MA Studied potential traffi c calming measures to address vehicular safety, pedestrian safety, speeding, and traffi c operations/confl icts at the intersection. The study resulted in a two-phased improvement plan including neckdowns, enhanced crosswalk treatments, lighting, fl ashing beacon and large stop signs, which all lead to creating more of a gateway.

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Joseph Wanat, PE, PTOE: Roundabout Design

Mr. Wanat, a Project Manager ❙ MS, Civil Engineering, University of California Berkeley, 1998 at VHB, has a wide range of ❙ BS, Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1994 experience in transportation ❙ Professional Engineer: Massachusetts, 2000 planning and operations, ❙ Professional Traffi c Operations Engineer including preparation of transportation master plans, UMass Amherst North Pleasant Street Roundabout, Amherst, MA traffi c impact assessments, VHB’s Project Manager to the UMass Facilities and Campus Planning Department providing corridor studies, and regional transportation engineering, design, and construction assistance for the installation of a roundabout at multimodal mobility the intersection of North Pleasant Street and Governors Drive/Eastman Lane. The roundabout was assessments involving successfully completed in October 2010 and has become the new north gateway into the campus. extensive public engagement Permitting eff ort involved extensive outreach and vetting with the UMass Campus Pedestrian Safety and outreach. Committee, the Town of Amherst Public Works Committee, and the Town of Amherst Select Board. Detailed side-by-side simulations using VISSIM were prepared for the roundabout, comparing its 17 years of professional performance to a comparable traffi c signal to assist in the vetting and approval. experience UMass Amherst Transportation Master Plan, Amherst, MA VHB’s Project Manager to the UMass Campus Planning Division providing on-call transportation Affi liations/Memberships planning and engineering services for the completion of a campus-wide transportation Master Plan. ❙ American Society of Civil Eff ort involves the creation of a traffi c model for the campus and assessments of the transit system, Engineers parking, pedestrian, bicycle, and service operations. ❙ Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1995 Connecticut River Crossing Transportation Study, Pioneer Valley, MA ❙ Conservation Commissioner Project Manager working with the MassDOT on this regional planning study that identifi ed the need for, (Worcester, MA) and feasibility of, providing a new bridge crossing over the Connecticut River. Potential solutions ❙ LEED Green Building Certifi cation Institute included new bridge crossings, reconfi gured ramp connections and interchanges, center turn lanes, transit and TDM improvements, and pedestrian/bicycle accommodations. Project involved an extensive outreach to a project advisory committee consisting of over 30 representatives from the study area communities, including two Mayors, four State Representatives, and numerous City Councilors.

MassDOT Project Development and Design Guide, Statewide, MA Provided transportation engineering expertise and coauthored chapters of the 2006 Project Development and Design Guide, which was an update of MassDOT’s Highway Design Manual. The new Guide features context-sensitive approaches to project development and multimodal transportation facility design, focusing on designing roadway corridors with emphasis on accommodations for transit, bicycles, and pedestrians. The Guide has received numerous awards, including the FHWA Project Development Process Excellence Award and the AASHTO Center for Environmental Excellence’s Best Program in its Context Sensitive Solutions Competition.

Transportation Planning Services for Harvard University, Cambridge, MA VHB’s Project Manager providing transportation planning consulting services to Harvard University for several recent eff orts, including Harvard’s Master Plan initiative in Allston and Harvard’s Law School expansion in Cambridge. Current eff orts involve traffi c modeling, parking demand forecasting, transportation demand management, pedestrian/bicycle roadway audits, and site access evaluations 36 throughout Harvard’s Allston and Cambridge campuses. Worcester Regional Mobility Study, Worcester, MA VHB’s Deputy Project Manager working with the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission. The study is a comprehensive assessment of the multimodal movement of people and goods throughout the urban core of Central Massachusetts, composed of 132 square miles and 12 municipalities. The study will establish short-, medium-, and long-term 2030 transportation recommendations. The study process includes outreach to a 20-member Technical Committee and a 50-member Advisory Group. An extensive Public Outreach Plan has been implemented, including public informational meetings, scenario planning workshops, and small group focus sessions—all occurring at key decision points to engage the public and stakeholders and provide a forum to solicit opinions.

Town of Sudbury On-Call Transportation Planning and Engineering, Sudbury, MA Project Manager to the Town of Sudbury providing on-call transportation planning and engineering services. Serving as a technical resource to the Town’s Department of Public Works and Planning/ Community Development Department. Active assignments include the preparation of 25 percent design plans for intersection enhancements and completion of a corridor study along Route 20. VHB will also review roadway/intersection improvement projects and development proposals throughout Sudbury and surrounding towns to ensure the development of comprehensive multimodal mitigation strategies and transportation demand management programs that off set traffi c increases.

Grafton Street Corridor Study, Worcester, MA Transportation engineer responsible for corridor planning and preliminary engineering reviews along Grafton Street in Worcester. Eff ort involved developing travel demand forecasts for the corridor and assisting with intersection enhancements.

Aquidneck Island Transportation Study, Portsmouth, Middletown, & Newport, RI VHB’s Deputy Project Manager working for the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission providing transportation planning and community outreach for a comprehensive multi-modal transportation Master Plan for the Island. Eff orts involved 3D modeling and SYNCHRO/SIDRA modeling of several problematic intersections to create more sustainable and effi cient roundabouts that are pedestrian and bicycle friendly.

North Main Economic Development and Revitalization Strategy, Worcester, MA Lead Transportation Planner working with the City of Worcester to create and evaluate redevelopment strategies for Lincoln Square and downtown Worcester. Costs and benefi ts, advantages, disadvantages, and implementation steps were determined. Eff ort involved an intense community outreach process through a series of steering committee meetings and community charrettes.

NorthPoint Mixed-Use Development Project, Cambridge, MA Mr. Wanat was responsible for transportation planning and permitting eff orts for the redevelopment of a 45-acre industrial site into a 5.5 million square foot, vibrant mixed-use neighborhood with over 2.2 million square feet of commercial space, 2,700 residences, and a 10-acre park. Mr. Wanat’s eff orts focused on traffi c, pedestrian, and transit assessments along Monsignor O’Brien Highway into Leverett Circle and developed appropriate mitigation for the project.

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Tracie Lenhardt, PE: Roundabout Design

Ms. Lenhardt is a ❙ BS, Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, 1999 transportation engineer ❙ Professional Engineer: Massachusetts, 1998 specializing in roadway design. She has designed and John Fitch Highway at State Road (Route 31)—Roundabout, Fitchburg, MA participated in numerous Project Manager working with MassDOT for the design of a single lane roundabout at the intersection state and municipal and of John Fitch Highway/Ashby State Road (Route 31)/Mechanic Street (Route 31) and Rindge Road. Work projects, many for MassDOT. includes full depth pavement, intersection realignment, drainage modifi cations, street lighting and Her experience includes pedestrian safety improvements. the design of intersection UMass Amherst North Pleasant Street Roundabout, Amherst, MA and corridor reconstruction, Transportation Engineer for the design of a single lane roundabout at the intersection of North Pleasant horizontal and vertical Street, Governor’s Drive, and Eastman Lane. Additionally the work includes full depth pavement, alignments for roadways and intersection realignment, drainage modifi cations, street lighting and pedestrian safety improvements. bike paths, closed drainage systems, the preparation of MassDOT Project Development and Design Guide, Statewide, MA design plans, specifi cations, Chapter author for the drafting and editing of chapters of MassDOT’s guidebook, which replaced its quantity and cost estimates, Highway Design Manual. The Guide features context-sensitive approaches to project development and and MassDOT permitting. multimodal transportation facility design (focusing on designing all roadway corridors from the outside in with emphasis on accommodations for bicycles and pedestrians), plan production, providing focus 12 years of professional on defi ning inter-agency as well as public/private roles while also clearly illustrating design issues and experience tradeoff s encountered on most projects.

Route 2A (Marrett Road) at Waltham Street, Lexington, MA Project Engineer working with MassDOT to develop the 25% design plans for this out-dated intersection. The project proposes to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety and increase capacity to handle future traffi c volumes through the reconstruction of the traffi c signals and sidewalks.

Montvale Avenue Roadway Improvement Project, Woburn, MA Project Engineer for the design of improvements for this roadway from Central Street to the I-93 interchange. The project proposes to improve the queues and delays associated with section of Montvale Avenue and to improve pedestrian safety.

Route 138—Turnpike Street/Washington Street, Canton, MA Project Engineer providing vehicular and pedestrian safety improvements to this 2.2-mile section of roadway. Design considerations include maintaining and improving the existing drainage system and network of underground culverts, maintaining access to the numerous businesses and residences located along the corridor through the project construction and the installation of a continuous sidewalk along this corridor, which begins at the Dan Road and terminates at the Route 128 interchange.

Route 2A (Marrett Road) at Waltham Street, Lexington, MA Task Manager working with MassDOT to develop the 100% design plans for a busy out-dated intersection. The project proposes to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety and increase capacity to handle future traffi c volumes through the reconstruction of the traffi c signals and sidewalks. Additional 38 work includes pavement resurfacing, minor pavement widening, new pavement markings, signing, and minor landscaping.

State Street Corridor Improvement Project, Springfi eld, MA Project Engineer for the design of the State Street corridor, an approximately 3.2-mile major east-west corridors in the City of Springfi eld that encompasses businesses, residences, parks, cultural amenities, educational institutions, and major historical assets. The improvements along this corridor included the reconstruction of several intersections, the upgrade and coordination of the traffi c signal systems, and intersection and roadway improvements aimed to increase pedestrian and bicycle safety. The project also included streetscape improvements throughout the corridor.

Roosevelt Avenue – Three Locations, Springfi eld MA Task Manager for the design of traffi c signals and geometric improvements at the intersections of Page Boulevard/I-291 westbound off -ramps, Page Boulevard/Roosevelt Avenue, and Roosevelt Avenue/Bay Street. The project included geometric improvements, traffi c signal design, modifi cations to the existing closed drainage system and landscaping. These off -site improvements were identifi ed as part of the Springfi eld Smith & Wesson Industrial Park (formerly Memorial Industrial Park II) planning study that was prepared for the Springfi eld Redevelopment Authority.

North Road – Two Locations, Chelmsford, MA Project Engineer for the design for two intersections in Chelmsford. The project, which included the design traffi c signals at the intersection of North Road at Parkhurst Road and North Road at Dalton Road, also included pavement reclamation, cold plane and overlay, box widening, granite curb installation, sidewalk construction, and traffi c signal design.

Parkhurst Road, Chelmsford, MA Task Manager currently working with the Town of Chelmsford in the development of the 100% design plans for the re-alignment of Smith Street at its terminus with Parkhurst Road. Due to the substandard horizontal and vertical geometry and sight distance at the intersection, both roadways will be altered. The profi le on both Parkhurst Road and Smith Street is proposed to be altered from its original elevation. The horizontal geometry of this intersection is proposed to be modifi ed from a “Y” type intersection to a “T” intersection resulting in Smith Street intersecting with Parkhurst Road closer to a 90-degree angle. The project will include full depth pavement construction, sidewalk construction, a new closed drainage system, and a retaining wall design.

DCR Watertown Branch ROW Bikeway, Watertown MA Project Manager for the design of a 10-foot paved multi-purpose bike path and the preparation of the Transportation Enhancement Application for construction funds. The proposed path extends from School Street to Arlington Street. It will provide the fi rst segment of a potential future connection between the Minuteman Path at Alewife Station in Cambridge and Watertown Square where it could connect with the Dr. Paul Dudley White Bike path. The proposed Watertown Multi-use Path will follow the abandoned B&M railroad right-of-way. Tasks include full depth pavement, horizontal & vertical alignments, coordination with roadway crossings, the design of gateways and amenities and the preparation of specifi cations and bid documents.

Burlington Bikeway, Burlington, MA Assisted in preparing a design feasibility study for 17.8 miles of bikeway for the Town of Burlington. The proposed bikeway was designed to provide commuters and recreational bicyclists a safe and convenient means of travel throughout the Town of Burlington and into neighboring towns. The feasibility study included an existing conditions evaluation, proposed design alternatives, right-of-way and environmental impacts, and a construction cost estimate.

Minuteman West Bikeway, Bedford, MA Assisted in preparing a design feasibility study for 1.95 miles of bikeway for the Town of Bedford and 39 prepared the Transportation Enhancement Application for construction funds for a bikeway train that extends along the former Boston and Maine Railroad Reformatory Branch alignment through a heavily wooded area of Bedford. The path will also be extended along RailRoad Avenue to have a direct connection to the northerly terminus of the Minuteman Bikeway in Lexington.

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Erin Thompson, PE, IMSA III: Roundabout Design & Traffi c Signal Design

Ms. Thompson is a traffi c ❙ BS, Civil Engineering, Indiana Institute of Technology, 1997 engineer specializing in all ❙ NorthEast Area Roundabouts Intermediate Roundabout Design Workshop, 2004 facets of traffi c design work ❙ Signalized Intersections and Systems, Part II, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002 including: development of ❙ Professional Engineer: Massachusetts, 2008 traffi c signal layout, traffi c ❙ OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certifi cate signal coordination, signing ❙ International Municipal Signal Association Certifi ed – Traffi c Signal Level 3 (fi eld) and pavement marking plans, ❙ International Municipal Signal Association Certifi ed – Work Zone geometric layout, roundabouts as well as preparation of North Pleasant Street Roundabout, Amherst, MA project specifi cations, contract Prepared design plans to convert a signalized intersection into a modern roundabout at the north edge documents, quantity and cost of the UMass Amherst campus. Intersection needed to accommodate heavy pedestrian traffi c, bicycles estimates. and local transit busses. Traffi c calming features include raised crosswalks on two approaches. The design also preserved a large tree, improved drainage at a residence hall and put overhead utilities 14 years of professional underground. experience John Fitch Highway Roundabout, Fitchburg, MA Affi liations/Memberships Prepared signing and pavement marking plans for a modern roundabout for the intersection of a rural highway with a low-speed side street. Design features included extended splitter islands for speed ❙ Institute of Transportation Engineers reduction and “fi sh-hook” pavement markings on a multi-lane approach. On-Call Engineering Services, Various Municipalities, MA Performed several tasks for the City of Newton to identify signalized intersection defi ciencies and resolutions. Created traffi c management plans for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority as part of a bridge deck replacement project in the City of Boston. Inventoried all Town-owned signalized intersections in the Town of Burlington and created a hard database for all traffi c signal information.

Binney Street at Galileo Galilei Way and Fulkerson Street, Cambridge, MA Prepared design plans and specifi cations for a new traffi c signal installation for an intersection with extensive underground utilities. Intersection improvements included pedestrian and bicycle accommodations as well as special median island treatment that could be traversed by emergency apparatus.

Beacon Street, Brookline, MA Prepared contract documents for traffi c signal design including signal layout, timing, phasing, and pedestrian improvements according to ADA/AAB specifi cations for approximately twenty signalized intersections aff ected by the project. Design incorporates a light-rail mass transit system in roadway median.

Shrewsbury High School, Shrewsbury, MA Responsible for signage, pavement striping, and traffi c signal redesign for improvement project for the Town of Shrewsbury.

Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA Redesigned Oscar Tugo Circle for improved pedestrian safety, allowing for adequate bus access and cab 40 stands.

Traffi c Signals Upgrade, New Haven, CT Performed analysis and prepared design plans for forty-four signalized intersections included as Phase IV of the City’s expansion and upgrade program. Included centralized system integration and use of hybrid 2070 technology. Traffi c Calming Assessment, Fuller Street, Newton, MA Prepared conceptual design plans for traffi c calming measures along Fuller Street to increase pedestrian safety. Assisted DPW with using sandbags to illustrate curb modifi cations as part of the public outreach.

Functional Design Reports, General Growth Properties, Natick, MA Prepared Functional Design Reports including a summary of traffi c volumes, accident data, roadway geometry, traffi c signal warrants, capacity analysis and queue analysis to justify the redesign of traffi c signals along Speen Street as part of the Natick Mall Expansion off -site mitigation, in addition to designing two on-site roundabouts.

Traffi c Signal Design, Kilmarnock Street, Boston, MA Prepared contract documents for traffi c signal design including signal layout, timing, phasing, and pedestrian improvements according to ADA/AAB specifi cations for the intersection of Boylston Street at Kilmarnock Street, including coordination with adjacent intersections, as part of the Fenway Trilogy project.

Roadway Geometric Improvements, Various, MA Production of contract documents including geometric design of roadways, signing and striping, traffi c management, quantity and construction cost estimates. Successful projects completed in Auburn, Boston, Belchertown, Burlington, Cambridge, Chicopee, Framingham, Ludlow, Milford, Marlborough, Natick, Waltham, Wareham, Woburn and Worcester.

State Street Transportation Planning and Design Services, Springfi eld, MA Responsible for signage, pavement striping, and traffi c signal design and coordination for several miles of roadway, including seventeen signalized intersections. Prepared construction quantity and cost estimates.

Traffi c Signal Design, Route 1, Norwood, MA Prepared contract documents for traffi c signal design including signal layout, timing, phasing, and pedestrian improvements according to ADA/AAB specifi cations for the intersection of Route 1, and the ramps, with Dean Street.

Route 3 North Design-Build, Burlington, MA, to Nashua, NH Responsible for signage, pavement striping, and traffi c signal design for six local interchanges for the fi rst design-build project implemented by MassHighway. The project was undertaken to relieve traffi c congestion along this major 21-mile arterial.

Middlesex Turnpike North, Bedford/Burlington/Billerica, MA Responsible for signage, pavement striping, and traffi c signal design and coordination for several miles of roadway, including eight signalized intersections. Prepared construction quantity and cost estimates.

Route 24 Interchange, Freetown/Fall River, MA Analyzed and prepared 25% design plans for a proposed interchange to service a proposed offi ce park and existing industrial facilities. The design accommodates a future widening of Route 24 and includes three signalized intersections.

Assembly Square Redevelopment, Somerville, MA Prepared design plans for eight signalized intersection, including an interstate off -ramp, and a 41 roundabout that will be a gateway in to the new mixed-use development. The new roadway is designed for mixed-modal use and applies traffi c-calming features. Design required coordination between the local jurisdiction and two state agencies and accommodates the City’s plans for further streetscaping outside the project area.

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Michael Sutton, PE, IMSA I: Roundabout Design

Mr. Sutton has extensive ❙ BS, Civil Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 1997 experience in the heavy/civil ❙ Professional Engineer: Massachusetts, 2005 construction and engineering ❙ International Municipal Signal Association Certifi ed – Traffi c Signal Level 1 design industry. Mr. Sutton’s ❙ International Municipal Signal Association Certifi ed – Work Zone experience includes highway, ❙ American Traffi c Safety Services Association – Traffi c Design Technician roadway, ITS and traffi c signal design and planning as well as John Fitch Highway at State Road (Route 31)—Roundabout, Fitchburg, MA construction oversight, staging Project Engineer for the scripting and development of traffi c management and construction staging and traffi c management. plans for the Fitchburg Transportation Improvement Project. The scope of improvements for this project was the complete reconfi guration of a skewed four-way intersection with limited right-of-way into a 14 years of professional roundabout. This project included a complex staging plan to complete the regrading and underground experience utility installation eff orts while maintaining complete pedestrian and vehicular access during construction which is located in close proximity to the City’s High School. Affi liations/Memberships UMass Amherst North Pleasant Street Roundabout, Amherst, MA ❙ Institute of Transportation Engineers Project Engineer for the scripting and development of traffi c management and construction staging plans for the UMass Intersection Improvement Project. Served as fi eld engineer facilitating fi eld ❙ American Society of Civil Engineers construction through direct consultation with the client and the contractor on this fast-paced project.

❙ American Traffi c Safety The scope of improvements for this project include utility installation coordination and reconfi guration Services Association of the existing intersection of North Pleasant Street at Eastman Lane and Governors Drive. This project involves the complete reconfi guration of a four-way intersection into a roundabout which will serve as the northern gateway to the campus and is a critical connection for all campus and local traffi c including the regional bus system (PVTA). This project includes a complex staging plan to complete the regrading and underground utility installation eff orts while maintaining complete pedestrian and vehicular access during construction which is located in close proximity to the colleges Northeast Residential area as well as the engineering and science academic areas. This project was completed on an aggressive schedule with construction taking place over a three-month period to substantially complete construction before the start of the fall semester in the interest of public safety.

Route 8 Defi ciencies/Needs Study, CT Project Engineer for the evaluation of Route 8, a limited access highway and associated ramps systems as well as several local roadways and intersections in proximity to Route 8 against current state and national design standards to identify existing defi ciencies. Based on these defi ciencies potential conceptual designs were developed for short, mid, and long term implementation time frames to address current defi ciencies and to accommodate expansion necessary based on the projected future regional growth in concert with ConnDOT and local municipalities.

Route 130/Town Hall Square Intersection Improvement Project Sandwich, MA Project Engineer and Task Manager for the plan development of roadway, stormwater, pedestrian, and geometric design improvements for the intersection of Main and Water Streets in the historic district of the Town of Sandwich on Cape Cod. The project is reconfi guring the existing unique Y-shaped intersection to a more traditional T-shaped intersection to improve sight distance and eliminate motorist confusion. It also is expanding and improving pedestrian connectivity throughout this heavy 42 tourist area with the addition of new pedestrian sidewalks, crosswalks, and a specially designed pedestrian ramp to connect to an elevated sidewalk area at the public library.

Muddy River Restoration Project, Boston, MA Project Engineer and Task Manager for the scripting and development of roadway alignment, traffi c management, traffi c signal and construction staging for the Muddy River corridor in the Fenway area of Boston, Massachusetts. The plan development required intense coordination between the Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Conservation and Recreation, various utility companies, and several Municipal Departments within the City of Boston. The project consists of the replacement of the current Muddy River Culvert System across the Riverway and Brookline Avenues as well as the creation of 3 new detention ponds in what is now park land. This is being done in order to aff ect an increase in available river water storage capacity during the rainy season. The management of vehicular and pedestrian traffi c through construction involved several sequential manipulations of the existing traffi c patterns at multiple signalized locations. The project area is a densely populated urban retail and institutional section of the Fenway district. It is home to medical centers, colleges, retail shopping and is also a main thoroughfare to Fenway Park during the summer months.

Blackstone Canal District Improvement Project Worcester, MA Task Manager for the plan development of roadway, street lighting, stormwater, pedestrian, and geometric design improvements all to enhance pedestrian access through several neighborhoods in one of the oldest and most historic districts in the City of Worcester around Kelley Square. This project involved an extensive grading eff ort to meet ADA accommodation in both residential and commercial areas with limited right-of-way. It also involved complete removal of existing leased roadway lighting systems and replacement with a new city system with ornamental lighting as well as the addition of aesthetic streetscaping.

Work Zone Transportation Management Procedures, MassDOT, Statewide, MA Project Engineer and Task Manager for the scripting and development of the MassDOT’s Work Zone Transportation Management Procedures. These procedures have been prepared to comply with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Final Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility (23 CFR Part 630). Working with the FHWA, the State Traffi c Engineer and MassDOT District Highway Directors to form the procedures to be used for project planning and implementation during design and construction for all projects on state roadways. Also responsible for training of all necessary MassDOT Employees on how to properly implement these new policies and procedures.

I-95 HOT Lanes ITS Design/Build Project, MA Project Engineer for the ITS design of the I-95 High Occupancy Tolling Lanes project. This project includes the design of 12 CCTV, 17 Overhead DMS, 25 side fi red radar devices, and a toll building and gantry along I-95 Northbound between I-195 and the Golden Glades Interchange. All devices are interconnected to a fi ber optic backbone and travel through HUB equipment shelters to the Florida SunGuide Center. This project is a fi rst of its kind for the State of Florida where single occupancy vehicles will be allowed to travel in HOV lanes for a fee. The fee is based on real-time traffi c data being collected from the side fi red radar devices and the toll pricing is set based on the travel speeds and lane occupancies and demand.

Traffi c Management and Risk Assessment Model for the MassDOT Accelerated Bridge Reconstruction Program, Statewide, MA Currently serving as the Project Engineer for the review of all traffi c management plans for the MassDOT’s Accelerated Bridge Reconstruction Program. Working with MassDOT District Operations Engineers, District Traffi c Engineers, the State Traffi c Engineers offi ce as well as the Municipalities in which the bridge is located to review and formulate traffi c management plans to reconstruct defi cient bridge structures while minimizing impacts to the public way.

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David Greenberg, PE, IMSA III: Traffi c Signal Design

Mr. Greenberg, a Traffi c Signal ❙ BS, Civil Engineering, University of New Hampshire, 1989 Designer, is highly experienced ❙ Professional Engineer: Massachusetts, 1997 in traffi c signal system ❙ International Municipal Signal Association Certifi ed – Traffi c Signal Level 3 (fi eld) planning, analysis, and design, ❙ International Municipal Signal Association Certifi ed Level 1 – Fiber Optics including layout, intersection ❙ International Municipal Signal Association Certifi ed Traffi c Signal Inspector geometrics, system design, signal coordination, traffi c On-call Traffi c Engineering, MassDOT signing and pavement Managed aspects associated with the development of contract documents for roadway and intersection marking, layout plans, traffi c improvements, and conducted general transportation and traffi c studies and evaluations along state analysis and evaluation, roadways. Directed preparation of reports, preliminary and fi nal design plans, specifi cations and cost corridor analysis, and traffi c estimates for transportation improvement projects, including roadway reconstruction, intersection concept designs. improvements, traffi c signal design with closed loop systems, signs and pavement markings and traffi c management plans. Completed individual projects in Westford, Northborough, Andover, North Andover, Somerville, Westport, Methuen, Weymouth, Littleton, Topsfi eld, Sunderland, Newburyport, Yarmouth and 21 years of professional Wellesley. experience Main Street Traffi c Analysis, Leominster, MA Affi liations/Memberships Responsible for traffi c analysis and associated design for striping, signing, geometrics and utilities for a ❙ American Society of Civil major commuter route through this mostly residential area of Leominster. The Day Street approach to Engineers this unsignalized “T” intersection experienced signifi cant traffi c delays during the morning and afternoon ❙ Institute of Transportation commuter hours, inconveniencing through traffi c and providing unsafe conditions for vehicles and Engineers pedestrians. Based on VHB’s analysis and evaluation of existing and future traffi c volumes, several improvements to this intersection were recommended and a new fully actuated traffi c signal system with pedestrian phasing was installed along with minor geometric improvements. Provided design for the upgrade of signs and striping to meet the proposed design, including provisions for an exclusive right-turn lane from Main Street to Day Street.

North Elm Street Traffi c Signal Improvements, Westfi eld, MA Responsible for traffi c signal design and contract document preparation for intersection and traffi c signal improvements for planning and engineering design services for the reconstruction and widening of North Elm Street (Routes 10 and 202), a major urban arterial state roadway on the Federal Aid Highway System carrying over 19,000 vehicles per day, from the Massachusetts Turnpike Interchange #3 to Notre Dame Street.

Northampton Street, Holyoke, MA Traffi c analysis, coordination, and development of traffi c signal design plans for upgrading several intersections along the Northampton Street Corridor (State Route 5).

Traffi c Signal Design, Newton, MA Served as the Project Manager of this project that involved designing a fully actuated traffi c signal at the intersection of Tremont and Park Streets, including plans, specifi cations, estimate and on-call services. Responsible for the everyday oversight and administration of the project, served as the liaison to the city and ensured the quality of VHB’s design and engineering.

Winn Street/Kilby Street/Bedford Road Reconstruction, Woburn, MA Manager of VHB’s role as on-call transportation consultant for the City of Woburn. For this noted project VHB developed roadway and traffi c control improvements to address both safety and operational concerns at the intersection of Winn Street/Kilby Street/Bedford Road. Winn Street represents a heavily traveled urban arterial that connects I-95/Route 128 directly to Woburn Center. Bedford Road and Kilby Street represent attractive connections between Route 3/3A and Main Street (Route 38). VHB developed fi nal contract documents (i.e., PS&E) detailing roadway and traffi c control improvements including signalization. The complex location included fi ve approach legs with complex signal phasing. VHB also designed a pilot program for video vehicle detection, the fi rst to be utilized in the City of Woburn. The contract was awarded in the Fall of 2005 and construction is anticipated to commence in Spring of 2006.

On-Call Traffi c Engineering Services, Burlington, MA As Project Manager, prepared plans and specifi cations for roadway design and traffi c signal improvements on Burlington Mall Road and Middlesex Turnpike. Since this work, VHB has continued to provide the Town with an on-call traffi c signal program to address existing and/or future traffi c engineering issues and concerns, including operations and fi eld services

Beacon Street Safety and Transportation Improvement Project, Brookline, MA Prepared traffi c control systems/safety design enhancements for a conceptual plan and Corridor Design Report for improvements to approximately 2.7 miles of Beacon Street roadway. The plan development included an extensive public participation process involving weekly meetings with a project Advisory Committee and numerous public hearings. Major objectives for the project included improved safety for pedestrians, transit riders, bicyclists, and motorists; enhanced landscaping on Brookline’s historic main street; minimization of parking loss; traffi c signal system upgrade; and enhanced operations for MBTA trolleys. Tasks performed included traffi c signal inventories at more than 12 locations, traffi c signal systems analysis for existing and future conditions, and traffi c signal layouts for 17 locations.

State Street Transportation Planning and Design Services, Springfi eld, MA Provided traffi c signal design for reconstruction of State Street, a 3.5-mile four-lane arterial corridor that is the major east-west corridor in the City. Along this corridor are businesses, residences, parks, cultural amenities, institutions and major historical assets. In addition, this corridor is home to the new federal courthouse and the new MassMutual Center, which will host conventions and sporting events. Design eff orts included the preparation of a functional design report for the corridor that includes a 17 closed-loop interconnected traffi c signal systems.

Geometrics and Signal Design, Signing, Striping, and Operations, Various Locations Have prepared geometric and signal construction plans, specifi cations, estimates, and striping plans in Newburyport, Salem, Boston, Falmouth, Westford, Ludlow, Haverhill, Brookline, Abington, Chicopee, Watertown, Chelmsford, Hingham, Gardner, Andover, Lowell, Plymouth, North Reading, Peabody, Lawrence, Methuen, Danvers, Attleboro, Westfi eld, Chelsea, Quincy, and Revere, MA; Milford, Salem, and Portsmouth, NH; Rutland, VT; and North Kingston, and Providence, RI.

Downtown Revitalization Traffi c Signalization, Chelmsford, MA Design of traffi c signalization as part of a town center revitalization project to provide traffi c improvement alternatives for the Town’s Central Square area, which was experiencing signifi cant traffi c operations and safety problems. Routes 4, 110, 129, and 27, as well as a number of town roads, all traverse through this busy area, which contains several churches, the town common, and a number of retail establishments.

Route 38 Traffi c Signal Improvements, Lowell and Tewksbury, MA Preparation of the layout plans and lot taking calculations for 100 percent submittal of Route 38. Plan included two instruments, one for the state and city layout in Lowell and one for the state and town layout in Tewksbury.

Traffi c Signal Inventory and Database Creation, Waltham, MA As part of a team, completed an inventory for each of the City of Waltham’s 65 signalized intersections. Information was entered into a database to be used by the City’s departments for repairs and maintenance of the traffi c signal system infrastructures.

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Joseph Herr, PE, PTOE, IMSA III: Traffi c Signal Design

Mr. Herr, Senior Engineering ❙ BS, Electrical Engineering, Northeastern University Manager with VHB, is a traffi c ❙ Fiber Optics Design, Installation and Maintenance Course, 2001 signal control specialist. ❙ Amtrak – Rail Grade Crossings, Rail Controls Limited, 2000 He has worked on projects ❙ Northwestern University – Traffi c Signal Timing Workshop, 1994 from Maine to Florida and ❙ USDOT/Federal Highway Administration - Management of Traffi c Control Systems,1979 off ers more than 30 years of ❙ Professional Engineer: Massachusetts, 2005 experience in the planning, ❙ Professional Traffi c Operations Engineer 2006 design, operations, and ❙ maintenance of advanced International Municipal Signal Association Certifi ed, Traffi c Signal Level III (Bench), 1993 ❙ traffi c signal control systems. International Municipal Signal Association Certifi ed, Traffi c Signal Inspector, 2000 For the past 19 years, he has ❙ International Municipal Signal Association Certifi ed, Traffi c Signal Level III (Field), 2005 served a lead technical role ❙ OSHA Construction Safety and Health Certifi cate, 2006 on advanced transportation Advanced Traffi c Management Systems technology projects Planning, implementation and design eff orts for more than 200 advanced traffi c signal control systems corporate-wide. from Maine to Florida. Technical lead in the design and deployment of more than 3,000 traffi c signal control assemblies of various types and manufacturer. 36 years of professional experience National Standard Committee Involvement Been involved with several national standards development eff orts. He has been a member of the NTCIP Affi liations/Memberships Profi les Working Group and the Advanced Transportation Controller committee. He is a member of the

❙ ITS America national IMSA traffi c certifi cation committee and served as the chairman (traffi c) of the IMSA cable specifi cations committee and has served on numerous district and local level technical committees for both ITE and IMSA.

Transit Signal Priority System, Springfi eld, MA Responsible for the planning, design and integration of a bus priority system for the Sumner Ave. corridor in Springfi eld. This ATMS system provides preferential green times for approaching PVTA transit vehicles while retaining system coordination. The system also includes support for emergency vehicle control of the system when required as part of a incident response.

State Street Transportation Improvement Project, Springfi eld, MA Was actively involved in the signal design and development of the technical specifi cations for the project. This project included a four subsystem, closed loop system completed with emergence vehicle preemption and transit signal priority. He also conducted the bench testing of the traffi c signal control cabinet assemblies to ensure that each cabinet along with the various control devices were constructed and programmed to meet the project requirements prior to their installation at the intersection.

Closed Loop Signal Systems Participated in the design, implementation and evaluation eff orts in over 100 advanced computerized signal control systems including closed-loop systems. His most recent assignments include Ft. Pierce, FL, Norwood, Danvers, Springfi eld, Waltham, and Boston, MA, Bridgeport and New Haven CT. Windham and Augusta ME and Nashua, NH.

46 Rhode Island Arterial Systems Technical Lead for the planning, design, inspection and fi ne tuning task involving more than 30 closed-loop traffi c signal systems state wide including electrical testing of detection and grounding systems, radio communications systems and remote to fi eld integration testing. In addition, responsible for the technical specifi cations and associated plan development for the project. Torrington, CT Closed Loop Traffi c Signal System Provided planning, design and follow-up design services for the implementation of a 44 intersection closed loop traffi c signal system. This system includes NEMA-based fi eld traffi c controllers, a fi ber optic communications network and an integrated computer based system control center.

UTCS System Upgrade, Boston, MA Technical Task Manager for the initial system requirements task for the replacement of the computer system that controls approximately 350 traffi c signals in Boston. This eff ort included a complete evaluation of existing system control parameters, an identifi cation of client needs and development of a direction for the follow-up system design task. Provided major technical support role for system design element.

Route 128 Traffi c Count Station Project, MA Lead Engineer in evaluating and fi eld troubleshooting of a 50-location count station system at various locations on the Route 128 corridor located around the Boston area. This system provides real time traffi c fl ow data to the MassDOT TMC located in South Boston. This project required location by location identifi cation of problems and determination of what was required to bring each site back into operation. This included electrical testing of various assemblies and on-site 170 controller and communications equipment programming.

Traffi c Signal System Instruction Mr. Herr has conducted numerous training courses on various aspects of traffi c signal/ ATMS systems including design, operations and maintenance for traffi c signal systems.

Clients have included MassDOT, VDOT, Florida DOT, Rhode Island DOT, Connecticut DOT, New Hampshire DOT, Maine DOT, numerous local agencies, as well as for the Institute of Transportation Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers and ITS America . Mr. Herr also serves as a national instructor for the International Municipal Signal Association for level three traffi c signal certifi cation courses. Mr. Herr has also conducted traffi c signal training sessions or presentation at several colleges and universities including URI, UMass, Northeastern University and the University of Wisconsin.

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Christine Champeau, PE: Roadway/Sidewalk Design

Ms. Champeau is a Senior ❙ BS, Civil Engineering, Lehigh University, 1992 Project Engineer whose ❙ Professional Engineer: Massachusetts, 1997 responsibilities include AutoCAD design and Route 20 and Route 10/202, Westfi eld, MA production of contract Task Manager for the civil design of a transportation and streetscape improvement project. The purpose documents, including the of this project was to improve the traffi c fl ow and the safety of vehicles, cyclist, and pedestrians, and to geometric design of roadways visually enhance the roadways and create a Town Common area for the City of Westfi eld to hold events. and bike paths; coordination Responsibilities included design of the contract documents and coordination with the client, MassDOT, with clients and other and subconsultants. disciplines; and development Beacon Street Improvements, Brookline, MA of specifi cations, bid Task Manager for the civil design of the roadway improvements to a busy urban arterial. Improvements documents, and construction include intersection reconfi gurations and realignments, the addition of bike lanes, parking cost estimates. Her areas of reconfi gurations, landscape architectural improvements, coordination with the MBTA Green Line for focus include streetscape improvements along the tracks and stops. Extensive community involvement and coordination with design and sidewalk and public agencies was involved. roadway grading. Massachusetts Avenue Upgrades, Arlington, MA 16 years of professional Task manager for the civil design of the downtown revitalization project. The design provided signifi cant experience upgrades such as brick sidewalks, benches, period lighting, and other landscape architectural improvements. The design also included an extensive grading eff ort to maintain sidewalk elevations at Affi liations/Memberships building entrances and meet current wheelchair standards.

❙ American Society of Civil Engineers Foster Street (Worcester Center Boulevard), Worcester, MA

❙ Boston Society of Civil Task Manager for the civil design of a roadway enhancement and traffi c improvement project. The Engineers design elements include a new roadway alignment to accommodate potential business development and on street parking, new traffi c signals and intersection confi gurations, and widened sidewalks to provide for both safety and streetscape enhancements. Responsibilities included the design of several concepts for review by the City of Worcester and fi nal design with bid documents using Federal Economic Development Action Funds.

North End and Brightwood Avenue, Springfi eld, MA Task Manager for the civil design of a streetscape project in the North End and Brightwood neighborhoods in Springfi eld. The project included the design of new concrete sidewalks, decorative crosswalks, ornamental street lighting, landscaping, and improvements to existing drainage and traffi c signals. Responsibilities included grading the roadway and sidewalks, drainage improvements and preparing the special provisions. The sidewalks had to be graded to meet current ADA/AAB regulations and also meet existing building entrances and abutting sidewalks.

Southbridge Street (Route 12), Auburn, MA Project Engineer for the civil design of a roadway improvement and enhancement project. The design elements included roadway widening from two to four lanes, traffi c signal improvements, new sidewalks, and major streetscape improvements including the addition of three park areas with monuments, benches, plaques, and plantings. Responsibilities included coordination with MassDOT, review of the bid documents, and construction services.

Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA Task Manager for the civil design of a roadway enhancement and traffi c improvement project. The design elements included new traffi c signal design with ornamental posts, ornamental street lighting, stamped bituminous crosswalks, cement concrete sidewalks with paver trim, street trees and a gateway entrance. Responsibilities included the design of the contract and bid documents. Main Street, Amesbury, MA Project Engineer for the design of an important arterial roadway in a downtown area. The major design elements included the revitalization of the commercial district of Amesbury, the introduction of a roundabout, the conversion of a two way road to one-way to increase sidewalk areas, a thousand meters of full depth reconstruction, and the design of a drainage system to eliminate fl ooding. Responsibilities included the design of the contract documents and coordination with MassDOT, the client, and subconsultants.

Central Square Revitalization, Chelmsford MA Project Engineer for a downtown revitalization and safety improvement project. Several major commuter routes converge into a central business district, which leads to signifi cant traffi c congestion and safety problems. The design includes landscape architectural improvements, traffi c channelization, traffi c signals, retaining wall design, and minor right-of-way impacts. Enhancement funding will be used to provide various landscape architectural improvements for the community.

Depot Park, Bedford, MA Project Engineer for the design of a parking lot and park area for the proposed train museum at the terminus of the Minuteman Bike Path. The project included the design of a park and picnic area, parking lot with landscaped islands, building renovations, and a new drainage system with a water quality swale. Coordination was required with the Town of Bedford, Friends of Depot Park, MassDOT, and subconsultants.

UMass / Amherst Multi-Purpose Path, Amherst MA Task Manager for civil design of a 1.5-mile multi-purpose path. This path will connect the University of Massachusetts to the existing Norwottuck Rail Trial to provide an alternative transportation link to the surrounding communities. The project included creating a new path, colored pavement crosswalks, wetland replication, and installation of emergency phones. Coordination with MassDOT, UMass, and the Town of Amherst was required.

Blackstone Canal District Streetscape Improvements, Worcester, MA Project Engineer for the civil design of a roadway enhancement project. The proposed improvements include resurfacing the roadway, widening and upgrading sidewalks, minor drainage improvements, and adding enhancement features such as decorative crosswalks, ornamental street lighting, and street furniture. The sidewalks and pedestrian crossings had to be graded to meet current ADA/AAB standards and to meet existing buildings and their entrances. Responsibilities included grading the roadways, wheelchair ramps, and sidewalks.

Federal Square Improvements, Worcester, MA Task Manager for the civil design of a streetscape improvement project with pedestrian connections within busy urban area with historical buildings. The design elements include improving sidewalk materials and accessibility, enhanced crosswalks, redesign of the existing park, improved existing street lighting, and increasing pedestrian access at the refurbished Hanover Theatre. Responsibilities included working closely with VHB landscape architects to conduct a site analysis and to prepare conceptual designs and detailed construction cost estimates for presentation to the City of Worcester.

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Doug Vigneau: Environmental Permitting

Mr. Vigneau is a Senior Project ❙ MS, Environmental Science, Ohio University, 1983 Manager with 31 years ❙ BS, Environmental Science, University of Massachusetts, 1981 experience in permitting land development projects Lenox Gateway, Lenox, MA with special emphasis on Project Manager for a development consistent with the Town of Lenox Gateway Mixed-Use complex projects involving Development Overlay District that will include offi ce, retail supermarket, restaurants, hotel, and numerous local, state and residential units on a 75-acre parcel on Route 7/20. The village-style layout includes vibrant streetscapes federal environmental review and open spaces with a mix of appropriately scaled residential and commercial/retail buildings that processes and regulatory provide a diverse, livable, pedestrian-friendly environment consistent with the natural and existing built permits. Mr. Vigneau served for environment of the Berkshires. 10 years as an Environmental Reading Woods, Reading, MA Analyst/Planner in the Project Manager in charge of environmental documentation for the complete redevelopment of a Massachusetts Environmental project site with approximately 160,000 sf of offi ce space, 16 townhouses, 160 senior citizen housing Policy Act (MEPA) offi ce units, and two separate multifamily apartment buildings with 202 units developed pursuant to M.G.L. c. of the Executive Offi ce of 40R Smart Growth Zoning in Reading’s newly established Gateway Smart Growth District. He secured Environmental Aff airs. He MEPA Certifi cation requiring the preparation of a Single EIR only. personally reviewed and analyzed more than 600 Highland Commons, Hudson and Berlin, MA projects of all types and sizes Project Manager in charge of environmental documentation for the preparation of an Expanded NPC across the Commonwealth for the Berlin portion of a site that is to contain 438,655 sf of retail space, including several restaurant and provided written pads and a gasoline station associated with a big box store straddling the Hudson/Berlin town line. recommendations to the Additionally, the existing 16,700-sf Heritage offi ce building is included in the development mix as is a Secretary on Environmental new two-story, 30,000-sf offi ce building adjacent to the Heritage building at the corner of Gates Pond Notifi cation Forms (ENF), Road and Route 62. Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), and Notifi cations of Lowell Connector Park Redevelopment, Lowell, MA Project Change (NPC). Prepared a Single EIR for the redevelopment of a 26 acre site in Lowell consisting of the retention of two existing offi ce buildings containing 210,000 square feet (sf) of total building area, and construction of a 31 years of professional single-story home improvement store and 65,000-sf manufacturing facility. experience Hillside @ 495 Center, Northborough, MA Prepared environmental documentation for a three-phased offi ce development project. Waivers were Affi liations/Memberships sought and granted for two aspects of the project, including warehouse and distribution facilities. The ❙ American Planning remaining portion of the project consists of more than 1.5 million square feet of new offi ce space. Association ❙ American Council of Billerica Technology Park, Billerica, MA Engineering Companies Environmental Project Manager for the construction of a 94,000-sf, four-story offi ce building on fi ve acres of undeveloped woodland. To the immediate north abutting the project site is the Route 3 State Highway Layout (SHLO) and to the south is Technology Park Drive.

Beacon @ 495 Center, Marlborough, MA Project Manager in charge of environmental documentation for a large mixed-use development project including a comprehensive analysis of alternatives involving various mixes of retail, offi ce, and residential 50 land uses. University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA Environmental Project Manager for the UMMS Campus Modernization 2010 Program. The 2010 Program consists of 500,000 sf of new research and classroom space, an expanded cogeneration power plant, and a new 1,200-space structured parking garage. He drafted the Special Review Procedure adopted under MEPA allowing UMMS the convenience of only fi ling Notifi cations of Project Change based on the advent of new campus development projects that are generally in line with an updated Master Plan. State fi lings include an Expanded NPC with Phase 1 Waiver Request for the co-gen plant followed by EIR, inclusive of the updated Master Plan.

Peabody Flood Mitigation Facilities, Peabody, MA As a member of the City’s Consulting Project Management Team specializing in strategic environmental planning and permitting, great progress in moving several fl ood mitigation projects to implementation has been realized. VHB was chosen to manage the regulatory processes necessary to ensure that secured grants are utilized in a timely and cost-eff ective manner. This work requires outreach, education and consensus building that result in sound decisions and expedited permitting under tight time frames.

1021 Kingston’s Place, Kingston, MA Project Manager in charge of environmental documentation for an Expanded ENF with Waiver granted for Phase 1 consisting of a request to advance the design of regional improvements to the existing Route 3, Exit 8 (Smiths Lane) interchange in Kingston. This project will transform a 109+ acre abandoned sand and gravel pit into a transit-oriented, mixed-use development with approximately 730 residential units, 50,000 square feet (sf) of village-style retail space, and 250,000 sf of Class A offi ce space. He obtained a Waiver for Phase 1 of the project development.

620 Washington Street, Winchester, MA Project Manager in charge of environmental documentation for the redevelopment of a brownfi eld site for Winchester Hospital. The project will be developed in three phases and consist of three separate buildings for medical services, including radiation, oncology, ambulatory-care, and medical offi ce space. In total, the project will include 238,835 sf of ambulatory care and medical offi ce space. He obtained a Phase 1 Waiver from MEPA.

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Gene Crouch: Environmental Permitting

Mr. Crouch, a Senior Wetland ❙ BS, Northeastern University, Biology, 1974 Ecologist and an Associate ❙ US Army Corps of Engineers sponsored courses: Regulatory I, The U.S. Corps of Engineers Wetland at VHB, is a specialist in Permitting Procedures; Regulatory IV, Wetland Delineation and Evaluation fresh and marine wetland ❙ Federal Highway Administration Sponsored Courses: Eff ects of Highway Development on Wetlands ecology, research, permitting, ❙ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Sponsored Courses: Habitat Evaluation Procedures (HEP) environmental documentation ❙ OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Site Personnel Health & Safety Training preparation and reporting. He has a thorough knowledge MassDOT Environmental On-call, Statewide, Massachusetts of federal environmental Provides as-needed services necessary to support environmental compliance projects for MassDOT’s legislation and regulations Construction Advertising Program. Services include statewide environmental permitting and NEPA gained through previous support. As part of the this program, directed the preparation of a Notice of Intent for 400 feet of stream experience with the U.S. bank restoration along the Little River in Westfi eld and helped MassHighway develop a bridge Army Corps of Engineers, Programmatic General Permit with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. the National Marine Fisheries Services, and the U.S. Fish and Middlesex Turnpike Transportation Improvement Project Burlington, Bedford and Wildlife Service. Billerica, MA Directed the environmental evaluation and permitting of Middlesex Turnpike Improvement Project 36 years of professional within the towns of Burlington, Bedford and Billerica along the approximately 2.6 miles project length. experience Wetlands impacts for the project are greater than one acre and required a Variance Order of Conditions from the DEP, an individual Water Quality Certifi cate from the DEP and an individual permit from the U.S. Affi liations/Memberships Army Corps of Engineers. Developed the strategy for addressing wetland impacts and prepared a mitigation plan that includes over 2 acres of replacement wetland, stream bank construction, wetland ❙ Association of State Wetland Managers and upland preservation and fl oodplain compensation. Route 3 North Transportation Improvement Project, Tyngsboro to Burlington, MA Environmental Scientist for the contractors and engineers on the fi nalization and completion of this project. His work has included design of over two acres of wetland mitigation, restoration of temporarily altered wetland resources, and coordination with the DEP, Corps of Engineers, and the eight towns the project traverses. Also developed documentation for submission to the DEP for closing out the project and obtaining Certifi cates of Compliance for each of the DEP Variance Orders of Conditions.

Route 20 Reconstruction (Westfi eld Street from Second Street/Chestnut Street Intersection Elm Street), West Springfi eld, MA Directed preparation of MassDOT Early Environmental Coordination documents for Route 20 in West Springfi eld. The eff ort included preparation of letters to environmental resource agencies and the local historic commission, soliciting comments on potential impacts. In addition, a Categorical Exclusion Checklist was prepared to demonstrate the project would be exempt from federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review.

Logan Airport Runway Safety Area (RSA) Project, Boston, MA Directed the environmental and permitting program for the proposed runway safety area improvements to runways 33L and 22R. Eff orts included fi eld sampling using a Van Veen grab sampler of to obtain sediment and benthic organisms from within the project areas. A shellfi sh survey for soft 52 shell clams and mussels was conducted within the intertidal zone and the limits of salt marsh and submerged aquatic vegetation (eelgrass) resources were delineated. Processing of the benthic samples included identifi cation of the benthic invertebrate organisms to species and analysis of the data to develop diversity and eveness values for each sample. Results of sediment characteristics, submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), shellfi sh resources and benthic resources were reported for the project areas. Fall River / New Bedford Rail Line, MA Directed fi eld studies and permitting evaluation for about 30 miles of rehabilitation of an abandoned rail line from Taunton, Massachusetts to Fall River and New Bedford, Massachusetts. Several alignments were considered and evaluated including a 2 mile section of new rail line, and rehabilitation of a rail section through a Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). The project will impact wetlands, fl oodplain and stream channels. The project consisted of an evaluation of potential environmental impacts and the preparation of an Alternative Analysis Report submitted to the Massachusetts Legislature.

Transportation Improvement Study, Routes 9 and 100, Wilmington, VT Assisted in the preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Study of potential transportation improvements to Routes 9 and 100 in southern Vermont. Eleven alternative highway alignments were evaluated for potential impacts to wetlands, hydric soils, wildlife habitat, endangered species, forest blocks, water supply wells, and recreational facilities.

Sun Microsystems Campus, Burlington, MA Directed the review and preparation of environmental documentation and permit applications for a major new offi ce park development and roadway in Burlington. The project included the identifi cation of federal, state, and local wetland resources, preparation of environmental documentation, and coordination with regulatory agencies to obtain project approval. Control of stormwater and water quality measures were signifi cant issues that were addressed during the permitting stages of the project and resulted in Mr. Crouch’s design of wetland mitigation areas, stream bank replacements and fl oodplain replacements.

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Christopher Danforth, PLS: Survey

Mr. Danforth is Survey ❙ AS, Civil Engineering Technology, Land Surveying Concentration, Roger Williams University, 1997 Manager with VHB’s ❙ Ct, Land Surveying, Roger Williams University, 1995 Middletown, Connecticut, ❙ Professional Land Surveyor: Massachusetts offi ce where he coordinates workload, survey crews, State Street Rehabilitation, Springfi eld, MA preparation of plans, Survey Manager for a four-mile major roadway rehabilitation project. Supervised all phases of land estimating project costs, and surveying, including utility coordination, aerial survey, right-of-way, and topographic mapping. fi nal review of all plans for developers and municipalities. Berkshire School, Sheffi eld, MA He has directed and Directed multiple land surveying tasks for this historic college-preparatory institution. Worked closely participated in hundreds of with architects and project managers to assure accurate topography surveying, construction, and boundary, topographic, and existing utility location plans availability for site planning and design, including the location of historic construction surveys for public building elevations and a 400-acre perimeter survey. and private clients throughout Maple Avenue Streetscape Project, Hartford, CT New England. Survey Manager for the development of topographic, utility, and right-of-way mapping for over 3,000 linear feet of Streetscape improvements along Maple Avenue in Hartford. The project included a 22 years of professional comprehensive outreach eff ort through the development of a Steering Committee to ensure adjacent experience business owners, residents and other concerned citizens issues were addressed during the design process. The streetscape improvements included gateway treatments, concrete paved sidewalks, snow Affi liations/Memberships shelves, and crosswalks, new street trees, street lighting, and intersection bulb-outs to facilitate ❙ Rhode Island Society of enhanced pedestrian crossings. Professional Land Surveyors

❙ Massachusetts Association Day Hill Road Pavement Evaluation, Windsor, CT of Land Surveyors and Civil As Survey Manager for this 3.6-mile and 12-signalized intersection pavement evaluation project, Engineers supervised all phases of land surveying, including topographic, utility, right-of-way, and traffi c control ❙ Connecticut Association of mapping. VHB was retained by the Town of Windsor to provide land surveying and traffi c engineering Land Surveyors services for evaluating the existing and future roadway capacity and determine the feasibility of ❙ National Surveyors Historical installing a coordinated signal system along Day Hill Road between Route 187 and Route 75. Society Blackstone River Bikeway, RI Supervised professional land surveying services for 10 miles of bikeway and greenway paths, located in the scenic Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. Prepared condemnation and easement plats for several key locations to be acquired by the State of Rhode Island. Topographic mapping was prepared utilizing both aerial and ground survey, using the latest global positioning systems technology.

MassMutual Campus Improvements, CT Supervised survey work at two of MassMutual’s campuses. VHB performed full boundary and partial topographic surveys for the Enfi eld MassMutual property. The 65.5-acre corporate campus consists of 429,000 square feet of offi ce space in addition to a freestanding 6,200-square-foot child-care center, and continues to expand as it absorbs MassMutual’s relocated Hartford operations.

Northeast Utilities – Greater Springfi eld Reliability Project, MA and CT Supervised right-of-way and boundary surveying for several Northeast Utilities overhead transmission lines in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Part of the GSRP reliability program, this project included ground location of lattice, monopole structures, overhead wires and property line evidence along 57 miles of transmission lines in the States of Connecticut and Massachusetts. On-Call Traffi c Engineering Services, Danbury, CT Provided survey and base mapping for the engineering design and preparation of construction plans for traffi c control signal upgrade at 10 intersections. The project includes new traffi c control signal, optimization of phasing and timing at existing signal locations, expansion of the City system’s fi ber optic network, preemption system, and system coordination to time-of-day timing plans.

Pequot Avenue, New London, CT Provided base mapping and project construction layout of four miles of roadway for the City of New London, Connecticut. This project included provisions for wide shoulders to better accommodate bicycle travel along this scenic waterfront roadway.

I-95 Ramp Access Bridge Improvements, Providence, RI Surveyor for this project for the Rhode Island DOT. Provided structural steel locations of existing bridges and ramps. Additionally, property line and topographic surveying mapping was prepared for new northbound and southbound exit bridges and ramps from a key I-95 interchange serving the Providence Civic Center, Convention Center and downtown business area.

Ferry Street Bridge, New Haven, CT Provided topographic and property surveying for this bridge rehabilitation project. This project included all facets of surveying from GPS surveying to conventional surveying locating key structural components.

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Leonard Sacramone: Right-of-Way

Mr. Sacramone is an ❙ AS, Civil and Highway Engineering, Wentworth Institute of Technology, 1960 ❙ experienced right-of-way professional who was MassDOT Right-of-Way Bureau, MA employed by MassHighway’s Worked on every phase of right-of-way acquisition, including project work, appraisals, appraisal review. Right-of-Way Bureau for Served as a project leader, fi eld supervisor, appraisal and appraisal review administrator and projects 40 years (1961 to 2000). He administrator. Interacted with various departments such as Highway Design and Traffi c, Highway brings a vast knowledge Engineering, on all right-of-way matters. Worked closely with engineering consultant fi rms relative to of all phases of the ROW right-of-way procedures including the preparation of right-of-way plans (author of Right-of-Way Plan process from projects across Specifi cations). Also interacted closely with MassDOT Layout Section assisting in the preparation of Massachusetts. During his layout plans and orders-of-taking, including a review of such plans and instruments. time at VHB, Mr. Sacramone Right-of-Way Projects, MA has developed ROW plans Provides right-of-way services on all VHB projects. Recent eff orts include: for Route 53 in Hanover, Hingham, and Norwell; the ❙ Westfi eld – Route 20 Bridges Middlesex Turnpike in Bedford, ❙ Auburn – Route 12 Billerica, and Burlington; ❙ Hanover – Route 53

Route 20 Bridges in Westfi eld; ❙ Hingham/Norwell – Route 53 Route 12 in Auburn; and the ❙ Bedford/Billerica/Burlington – Middlesex Turnpike Route 3 Design/Build Project ❙ Burlington to Tyngsborough – Route 3 North Design-Build Project from Burlington to the New Hampshire state border. Right-of-Way Projects, Various Locations, MA Provides right-of-way services on all VHB projects. Recent eff orts include:

50 years of professional ❙ Route 20 Bridges, Westfi eld experience ❙ Route 12, Auburn

❙ Route 53, Hanover

❙ Route 53, Hingham and Norwell

❙ Route 3 Design Build Project, Burlington to Tyngsborough

❙ Middlesex Turnpike/Crosby Drive Transportation Improvement Project

❙ Preliminary Traffi c/Highway Evaluation for Mixed Use Development, Kingston

❙ MassDOT Proposed 18-Mile Regional Pedestrian and Bicycle Path Along The Connecticut River, Chicopee

❙ Proposed Home Improvement Center at 790 Chelmsford Street, Lowell

❙ Roadway Improvements on Parkhurst Road, Chelmsford

❙ Retail Development at Dean Street and Route 1, Norwood

❙ J-2 Loop, Somerville and Medford

❙ Underground Relocation of Overhead Utilities, Chelmsford

❙ On-call Services Contract for the Redevelopment of the North Post and improvements to MacPherson Road at the former Fort Devens, Devens

❙ Transportation Improvements to the Downtown Area, Westfi eld

❙ MassDOT Route 181 Reconstruction, Belchertown 56 ❙ MassDOT Brightwood and North Main Street Improvements, Springfi eld

❙ Design of Columbia Greenway and Bridge Improvements including Access Sites Along the Northampton-New Haven Canal Corridor on Property formerly of the Pioneer Valley Railroad, Westfi eld Bethany Eisenberg, EIT, LEED® AP: Stormwater

Ms. Eisenberg has extensive ❙ MS, Water Resource Science, University of Rhode Island, 1987 experience in hydrologic ❙ BS, Plant and Soil Science, University of Vermont, 1983 engineering and permitting ❙ Engineer in Training: Massachusetts related to stormwater control, ❙ Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional and, specifi cally, in surface water hydrologic modeling MassDOT Stormwater BMP Retro-fi t engineering. Pollutant Load Modeling and and compliance with NPDES Compliance Assistance National Pollutant Discharge As Technical Director for the stormwater services team, provided MassDOT on-call stormwater Elimination System (NPDES) engineering/design, permitting and environmental monitoring and pollutant load modeling services to stormwater regulations. She achieve compliance with stormwater regulatory requirements. This on-call task-order contract enables is on the Massachusetts VHB to assist MassDOT to remain in compliance with its US EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Stormwater Advisory Board System (NPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges associated with Small Municipal Separate and the Recharge Technical Storm Sewer Systems (MS4 Permit). MassDOT turned to VHB to develop state-of-the-art stormwater Subcommittee for the state. BMP retrofi t designs in three locations under an extremely tight time frame. As a result of regulatory She is the Chairman for the requirements on three specifi c sites, MassDOT was required to make immediate stormwater American Society of Civil improvements at three locations adjacent to Interstates I-495 and I-190. The schedule required that Engineers Environmental MassDOT prepare construction level engineering plans within two weeks and to begin construction Water Resources Institute one week later. VHB successfully met this challenge by delivering BMP design plans and estimates of Permeable Pavement pollutant load reductions anticipated at each of the three locations. Committee that is developing guidelines for the design and Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study, Medford, MA installation of permeable Project Manager for the completion of a stormwater feasibility study as funded under a state Coastal pavements. Additionally, Ms. Zone Management (CZM) Grant. VHB prepared the Grant Application for the City and completed the Eisenberg has prepared course feasibility study. The study included analysis of the lot sizes and land uses for the city and the existing material and taught accredited and desired level of funding for stormwater management city wide. A rate structure analysis was courses in Hydrology, completed and ultimately a preferred option, with details for implementation of a formal stormwater Hydraulics and low impact utility were provided to the City for evaluation relative to moving forward. development (LID) design Sewer Separation, South Boston, MA standards. Managed fi eld data collection and evaluation for development of SWMM (Stormwater Management Model) computer models to be used for a major sewer separation project. Complete modeling of the 24 years of professional drainage area including the piped drainage network was included in the project. The models were experience developed for design of separate storm and sewer drain systems. Field data collection necessary for model calibration included metering of rainfall, combined sewer fl ows, and stormwater runoff , drainage Affi liations/Memberships system network modeling. Model development included existing system calibration and future design. ❙ American Society of Civil Smoke testing, dye testing, televising and in-pipe inspections were required. Engineers, Boston Chapter, 2005 Boston State Hospital Low Impact Development-Redevelopment, Mattapan, MA ❙ American Water Resources Working with the City of Boston and a private developer in designing a stormwater management Association system for the redevelopment of the former Boston State Hospital site. Located next to Canterbury ❙ Charles River Watershed Brook and the Boston Audubon Nature Center the site experiences some fl ooding during large storm Association events. The project includes extensive use of low impact techniques in the site design as related to ❙ American Public Works Association, Boston, 2009 stormwater management, including: permeable pavers, porous pavement, rain gardens, soil amendment, indigenous plantings and infi ltration systems. Site constraints that result in challenges for 57 re-development include high groundwater, poor fi ll materials, contaminated soils and abandoned/ dysfunctional drainage systems and building foundations throughout the site. The project has resulted in the development of state-of-the-art details for the integration of low impact techniques, required installation methods, and Operation and Maintenance Practice manuals for these emerging practices. Ms. Eisenberg is managing the design, modeling and implementation eff ort associated with the Low Impact Development stormwater management techniques.

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Publications/Presentations Bristol Myers Squibb, Low Impact Development (LID) Stormwater Design, Devens, MA ❙ Contributing Author, Guided the engineering team in the design and implementation of an LID stormwater management Massachusetts Stormwater plan. Specifi c requirements of the site, which included the use of the facility as a biomedical testing Management Policy (Volumes facility and previous development constraints resulted in innovative stormwater LID techniques. In 1 and 2), Massachusetts Department of Environmental addition to providing stormwater management, the overall design focused on preservation of open Protection and Massachusetts space and the goal for LEED certifi cation for the Industrial Campus project. Coastal Zone Management, March 1997. Stormwater Utility Feasibility Study, Public Education and Outreach, Ayer, MA

❙ Contributing Author, Project Manager for the completion of a stormwater feasibility study for the Town of Ayer. The project Technical Advisor, involved close analysis of the current budget for the Town and upcoming EPA NPDES MS4 regulatory Massachusetts Stormwater requirements and the need for additional funding. GIS special analysis techniques were used to analyze Regulations Department of impervious areas and lots size/land use distribution in the town and development of a proposed fee Environmental Protection January 2008. structure. Public outreach and education tasks included information for the Town website, informational

❙ Eisenberg, B., Development, fl yers, a stormwater management funding poster providing project goals and frequently asked questions Implementation and and public meetings. Refi nement of Massachusetts Stormwater Management Stormwater Management Master Plan with Low Impact Development, Wellesley Policy, American Society of College, Wellesley, MA Civil Engineers, 1999. Guided the development of an overall Stormwater Management Plan that included the safe and eff ective management of stormwater in terms of water quality, fl ood control, and conveyance. The plan also included signifi cant aesthetics enhancements to the campus, with what the landscape architects for the site have labeled “landscaping as infrastructure.” This concept involves using stormwater management components as part of the landscape design to provide aesthetics, possible recreation areas, campus unity, and educational opportunities. VHB designed some wetland resource areas that will be fed by stormwater and will also be used as teaching areas for engineering, biology, and ecology classes. A former parking lot that was directly adjacent to the scenic pond on campus was fully restored to what is now called “Alumnae Valley.”

Stormwater Management System Design, Sun Microsystems, Burlington, MA Managed the water quality and quantity design and permitting associated with a stormwater management system designed for the Sun Microsystems campus. The campus development plan included 1.3 million square feet of offi ce space to be constructed on 158 acres of previously developed land. The property was surrounded by three brooks (one a tributary to a surface water drinking supply) and numerous wetland resource areas which experienced extensive fl ooding. The stormwater system was designed in accordance with the Massachusetts Stormwater Management Guidelines. State-of-the- art vegetated fi ltering swales and detention basins were designed for stormwater quality treatment and volume storage. Additional innovative designs for pre-treatment of stormwater, including an oil and grit separator, were developed specifi cally for the project. A long-term operation and maintenance plan was also developed to ensure the continual eff ectiveness of the stormwater controls.

Commercial Area Stormwater Sampling Best Management Practices Plan (BMP) Development, Boston Water and Sewer Commission, Dorchester Lower Mills, MA Project Manager for the year-long (1999/2000) Stormwater Sampling Program and BMP Plan development for the representative “Commercial” land use area in the Dorchester area of Boston. The EPA mandated project included stormwater sampling (four storms per season), analysis of stormwater and receiving water (Neponset River) samples for the purpose of assessing stormwater related impacts to 58 water quality and developing practices that may be implemented in Commercial areas to prevent water quality impairment. The project included interviews with residents and business owners to assess current practices, such as, trash handling and vehicle washing, and development of Fact Sheets, Posters and activities to assist property owners and/or managers in developing practices which will provide stormwater quality improvement. Stephen Derdiarian, ASLA, LEED® AP: Landscape Architecture

Mr. Derdiarian is a Senior ❙ BS, Landscape Architecture, State University of New York, 1978 Landscape Architect and an ❙ BS, Environmental Science, State University of New York, 1977 Urban Designer in VHB’s Land ❙ Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional Development Group. His ❙ Registered Landscape Architect: Massachusetts and Connecticut experience involves diverse projects throughout New Fisherville & Farnumsville Mill, South Grafton, MA England. Manager of landscape architectural services and principal designer for the comprehensive redesign of open space and streetscape for a two-mile section of Main Street in a historic section of South Grafton. 32 years of professional Extensive public outreach fostered consensus on design approaches and established a three-phased experience approach to implementation. VHB has prepared construction documents for the initial phase, a major new village green to be called Mill Villages Park. Construction will commence in Spring 2011.

Affi liations/Memberships Greylock Glen Outdoor Recreation & Education Center Master Plan, Adams, MA ❙ American Society of Principal Planner and Project Manager in the ongoing preparation of the Greylock Glen Outdoor Landscape Architects Recreation and Education Center Master Plan for the Town of Adams. Project includes planning and ❙ Boston Society of Landscape Architects preliminary design of an Environmental Education Center, Nordic Ski Center and trail system, Environmental Art Garden, Performing Arts Amphitheater, Lodge and Conference Facility, and Campground set in a 66 acre development area of the 1000 acre Greylock Glen preservation. Project focus is upon incorporating sustainable design principles throughout the developed area to achieve an overall aesthetic responsive to this site’s unique natural features. Mr. Derdiarian is team leader for subconsultants in campground design, trail design and architecture.

Community Field Park, Holyoke, MA Project Manager and Landscape Architect working with the Holyoke Parks Department and DPW to design improvements for the renovation of Community Field Park. Improvements will include new recreational facilities as well as extensive drainage improvements by the day-lighting a stream through the park to minimize fl ooding problems.

The Canal District, Worcester, MA Lead Landscape Architect for the design of comprehensive streetscape improvements in Worcester’s historic Canal District. Design features included expanded pedestrian spaces at key locations along the 4 major street corridors comprising the Canal District, introduction of pedestrian oriented traffi c calming plazas at intersections, extensive street tree plantings coordinated with walkway pavement surface treatments, use of brick-appearance textured pavement surfaces at crosswalks, and the introduction of ornamental lighting.

Wayfi nding Master Plan, Woonsocket, RI Principal Landscape Architect and Planner for a comprehensive Master Plan for wayfi nding and streetscape improvements in downtown Woonsocket. A key element of the Master Plan is the conversion of the Truman Bypass from its current four-lane confi guration to a meandering two-lane road fl anked by introduced open space and a bikeway connection to the Blackstone River Valley Bikeway. VHB has worked closely with the public in a series of workshops and stakeholders meetings as well as City agencies, RIDOT and the National Park Service. 59 Arlington Heights Gateway Project, Arlington, MA Project Manager and Principal Designer for a $1.5 million dollar gateway streetscape development, now utilized as a standard for future streetscape designs in the Town of Arlington. Key to project success was the close working relationship with Town agencies and public interest groups in a series of design workshop sessions. Detailed drawings fully illustrate design elements, custom gateway signage, granite seatwalls, planters and custom features. Project success exemplifi ed by a return of thriving activity to an area formerly headed towards decline.

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Sharon Streetscape Revitalization Plan, Sharon, MA Landscape Architectural Manager and Principal Designer for revitalization of the Sharon Town Center. Development of a Transportation Enhancement Application was key to gaining funds for the proposed streetscape improvements, including brick walkways and plazas, street tree plantings, period lighting and furnishings. The design theme visually ties Sharon’s village center to the municipal center by linking public plazas with a streetscape vernacular of historic materials.

Maple Avenue Streetscape Improvement Plan, Hartford, CT Landscape Architectural Design Manager of a 3.5-mile Streetscape Improvement Plan for Maple Avenue, one of the key corridors into south Hartford. Working closely with the Steering Committee and City of Hartford Engineering Staff , VHB prepared comprehensive design of all landscape and hardscape features to both withstand urban conditions and lend the project a special identity. This project is now being utilized as the standard for subsequent City of Hartford urban design initiatives.

Shawsheen Village Vision Plan, Andover, MA Principal Landscape Architect for the development of a Vision Plan for village center improvements to historic Shawsheen Village. A full-day workshop with key stakeholders shared historic background, current conditions, and goals towards village center restoration. The gateway village entrance at North Main and Haverhill Streets, introduces comprehensive recommended landscape improvements to compliment Wood Memorial Park and the historic Balmoral Spa site while also restoring Shawsheen River views, emblematic of Shawsheen Village’s mill history. The overall vision plans illustrate potential improvements throughout the village center towards restoring its historic character and celebrating this rich past through interpretive exhibits.

Symphony Hall, Boston, MA Principal Landscape Architect in collaboration with Von Grossman and Company for the development of streetscape improvements along Massachusetts and Huntington Avenues that celebrate Symphony Hall, the Christian Science Center, and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. The project aesthetic weaves together historic themes with visual cues to the prestigious institutions fl anked by the streetscape, while also introducing sustainable design features towards successfully meeting LEED criteria.

Town Center Master Plan, Boxford, MA Managed the master planning of an 81-acre parcel of municipal property occupied by elementary school, police station, DPW garage, recycling center, former landfi ll, and various recreation facilities. A detailed inventory of site conditions established a framework for Preliminary Master Plan studies demonstrating site development options. Interviews of Town offi cials and local organizations established a comprehensive program for future land uses. The Final Master Plan provides a balance of preservation/ restoration of the landscape, development of a central athletic fi eld facility and establishment of a new Town Municipal Center & Common.

Chelsea Neighborhood Development Vision Plan, Chelsea, MA Principal Landscape Architect for the development of a Vision Plan for improvements to a neighborhood district in a mixed-use area of the City of Chelsea. Working closely with the client, an inventory and analysis of existing conditions set the framework for strategic decisions for gateway, traffi c calming, streetscape and pocket park improvements subsequently developed as concept plans. A public review site walk and meeting was held to inform the process. VHB prepared a fi nal Vision document 60 summarizing process, recommended improvements and design standards. William DeSantis, PE: Bike/Pedestrian

Mr. DeSantis is highly ❙ BS, Civil Engineering, Northeastern University, 1976 experienced in bikeway/ ❙ Professional Engineer: Connecticut, 1997; Rhode Island, 1984 pedestrian planning and ❙ Licensed Construction Supervisor: Massachusetts design. He has overall ❙ League Cycling Instructor 2006 technical responsibility for safety improvement projects Massachusetts Blackstone River Bikeway ranging from local bicycle Project Manager leading VHB’s eff orts for the Blackstone River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the and pedestrian trails to large Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission feasibility studies for alternative limited access highways. alignments of the Blackstone River Bikeway in the towns of Millbury, Grafton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, His involvement includes and the city of Worcester. Feasibility studies include outlining alternate routes for the bikeway responsibility for conceptual alignment, determining preliminary impacts, developing comparative evaluation scores and generating and fi nal design of geometric study-level construction estimates for various alignments. The studies include segments of on-road realignments, drainage bicycle routes as well as off -road shared use paths. improvements, and earthwork calculations, as well as for the Rhode Island Blackstone River Bikeway preparation of right-of-way Project Manager for the Blackstone River Bikeway, a 20 mile long bike path from Pawtucket to North plans and plats, cost estimates, Smithfi eld. The project is a joint eff ort between the Rhode Island Department of Environmental and contract drawings. Mr. Management (RIDEM) and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). The Blackstone DeSantis is also the corporate River Bikeway is a major transportation connection through the population centers and the cultural, leader of VHB’s bicycle/ natural, and historical resources of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor and is being pedestrian and enhancement designed to be compatible with these resources. As Project Manager Mr. DeSantis is responsible for practice and serves as coordination of all project activities including bikeway design, bridge design, landscape architecture, technical advisor on numerous railroad signal design, environmental permitting, historic interpretive design, GPS and engineering VHB bicycle/pedestrian and surveys, aerial photogrammetry and community involvement. Construction of the fi rst portion, a enhancement projects in the three-mile segment in Lincoln, RI was completed in October, 1998 and the next segment, a three-mile eastern United States. He is a rail with trail, completed in 2002. A new crossing of the Blackstone River in the historic mill village of League Cycling Instructor and Ashton was completed in 2003. Construction of Segment 4B in Cumberland and Lincoln was a bicycle commuter. completed in the fall of 2004. Segment 4B includes two crossings of the Blackstone River and clean-up of a portion of an EPA Super Fund site.

33 years of professional Bicycle Facility, Swansea, MA experience Project Manager for a bicycle facility project, which includes widening, resurfacing, signing and pavement marking selected streets to be designated on-road bike routes. The improved roadways form Affi liations/Memberships a continuous routing through the Town of Swansea for bicycle traffi c. Connections are made to ❙ American Society of Civil adjoining communities where other more extensive bicycle paths are planned for construction. The Engineers, Member project also includes design of a one-mile section of separate off -road bike path and a new pedestrian/ ❙ East Coast Greenway Alliance, bicycle bridge. Mr. DeSantis’ responsibilities include overall coordination including bikeway design, Trail Council Member bridge design, and preparation of contract documents in MassHighway format. Construction was ❙ League of American Bicyclists Member, ROAI Certifi cate completed in the summer of 2003. Holder, and Cycling Instructor Old Colony Multi-Use Trail, Mansfi eld and Norton, MA ❙ Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals, Member Project Manager for VHB’s development of fi nal plans and specifi cations for the approximately 1.5 miles of the Old Colony Multi-Purpose Trail in the Town of Mansfi eld. The Trail consists of a paved path ❙ Bicycle Technical Committee of the National Committee approximately 10 feet wide, and a 5-10 foot wide gravel surface trail for equestrian and other similar 61 on Uniform Traffi c Control uses. A gravel-based parking area was also constructed. The majority of the trail is located upon the Devices, Technical Member former railroad right-of-way with approximately 0.5 mile of trail on existing streets. Construction was completed in the fall of 2003. The trail was dedicated as a World War II Veteran’s Memorial in April 2004.

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Mattapoisett Multi-Use Bicycle Path, Mattapoisett, MA Project Manager for the fi nal design and construction of a 4.7 mile multi-use bicycle trail on a former railroad bed. The project is phased due to permitting issues regarding building a bike path along a barrier beach, crossing a salt marsh and coordinating the design with a YMCA camp. This project is part of the Southeast Regional Planning & Economic Development District regional bike master plan, aimed at promoting safer bicycle travel, access to several town facilities and links to adjacent paths. Construction starting Spring 2008.

Fall River Bikepath, Fall River, MA Project Manager for the design and construction of this off -road, 2.47 mile bike path and fi ve timber bridges along the bike path alignment. This project passes through Fall River’s mill area and requires substantial survey and a concerted permitting eff ort. Services provided also include material testing, inspection and design of cost eff ective rehabilitation of each water-crossing bridge structure, bidding assistance, and resident engineering services during construction. Construction starting Spring 2008.

Route 5 Capital to Capital Bikeway Feasibility Study, Richmond to Williamsburg, VA Assisted in the analysis of alternatives for a development of continuous bikeway linking Richmond and Williamsburg along Route 5, a Virginia Byway. Located along the James River, the 50-mile long study area is rich in historic and scenic resources. The study was funded under the National Scenic Byway Program. Various segments are currently in fi nal design by VDOT staff .

RIDOT Transportation Enhancement Liaison Services Project Manager for a liaison contract, collaborating with RIDOT to assist RIDOT with their Enhancement program implementation and project implementation. Major task includes assistance to municipalities throughout the state to gain funding for transportation enhancement projects. Initially assists a municipality in the preparation of an application for funding. Services associated with this include review/ development of specifi c design projects, generally involving multimodal non-motorized vehicle paths, sidewalk installations or extensions, introduction of traffi c calming measures, streetscapes, and restoration of historic transportation structures and buildings. Once an Enhancement project application has been approved, Bill leads the VHB Team in follow up with RIDOT Program Managers and the requesting municipality or sponsoring agency to implement the project.

Cross Seminole Trail, Seminole County, Florida Project Advisor/Bikeway Engineer for the Cross Seminole Trail Connector to provide a critical link to Seminole County’s trail system, connectivity and linkage to residents, subdivisions, public schools, municipalities, an environmental studies center, and other public and commercial entities. When complete, this will tie the community surrounding the Connector together as a benefi ciary of the county’s recreation and trail system. Developed a project approach to simplify the design process and maximize funds available for trail construction.

The Legacy Trail, Sarasota, FL Project Advisor for the 10.6 mile Venice to Sarasota Rail Trail, now known as The Legacy Trail. Project required integration of environmental constraints, historical requirements, stormwater management, and the County’s master trail plan. Mr. DeSantis provided invaluable assistance developing the initial proposal and scope of work, compiling design criteria, developing road crossing designs, fi eld reviews and overall QA/QC on plans, specifi cations and cost estimate. 62 Jonathan Gould, PE: Pavement Design

Mr. Gould has ten years of ❙ MS, Civil Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2007 experience working in the fi eld ❙ BS, Civil Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 2004 of pavement engineering, fi ve ❙ Professional Engineer: Massachusetts, 2010 focused on hot mix asphalt ❙ New England Transportation Technician Certifi cation Program, 2006 (HMA) research at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. At VHB, Pavement Evaluation and Repair Strategy he has performed Pavement Performed and coordinated detailed assessments of public roadways involving the determination of Engineering and Asset specifi c pavement distresses, as well as general roadway conditions including safety, drainage, and Management studies. He roadside maintenance. He also has experience in managing roadway network databases, and tailoring focuses on pavement designs pavement repair strategies to match what is practical and eff ective for individual clients. Projects also and pavement failure analysis included taking inventory of roadside features to aid municipalities with the GASB34 compliance. A studies. He also off ers fi eld sampling of clients include: The cities of Boston and Lowell, MA; Providence, RI; and East Hartford, CT; services of roadway testing Portsmouth, NH; and Kansas City, MO. The towns of Belmont, Marlboro, Framingham, Sandwich, and inspection, including: Westford, MA. HMA plant testing, pavement subbase sampling and analysis, Pavement Inspection and Project Level Analysis, City of Boston, MA fi eld pavement distress Pavement Engineer and Field Technician for Boston’s annual paving program from 2005 through 2009. surveys & inventories, and fi eld Over that period he has been involved in developing technical specifi cations, recommending pavement supervision of soils, aggregates rehabilitation designs and reconstruction alternatives based on fi eld pavement and soil investigations, & HMA paving projects for and maintained a consistent involvement in plant and fi eld paving quality assurance. More recently he numerous Massachusetts and has become a Task Manager and provides rapid response and personal attention to the needs of the Connecticut municipalities. City. Total construction costs exceed $1 Million, $300,000 annually. Pavement Inspection, West Springfi eld, MA 10 years of professional Field Technician for testing and inspection of bituminous concrete at production plant of mix experience throughout West Springfi eld’s annual paving programs.

Affi liations/Memberships Airport Pavement Inspection, Various New England Locations & Bahamas

❙ American Society of Civil Field Technician for testing and inspection of bituminous concrete at production plant and in the fi eld Engineers, Boston Society, during placement of mix according to FAA specifi cations: Associate Member, 2000 ❙ Hanscom Airfi eld – Bedford, MA

❙ Beverly Airport – Beverly, MA

❙ Worcester Regional Airport – Worcester, MA

❙ North Central State Airport – North Smithfi eld, RI

❙ Mayaguana Airport – Bahamas

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540 Meadow Street Ext Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-0002 Telephone (413) 789-0960 FAX (413) 789-3295

JAMES E. SULLIVAN, PE PROJECT ENGINEER

Total Years Professional Experience: 53 Education: B.S.E.E., Western New England College, 1962

Professional Registration: P.E. Massachusetts, Electrical • 8955

Professional Experience:

Mr. Sullivan has over 50 years experience in the design of electrical systems, high voltage, medium voltage distribution systems, telephone communications, fire alarm systems, and lighting. He also has many years of experience in installing and estimating electrical systems for local electrical contractors.

Mr. Sullivan has been the principal engineer on many projects in the Northeast working with the utility companies, hospitals, and colleges.

Professional Affiliations:

Member • Licensed Journeyman Electrician, Massachusetts Licensed Master Electrician, Massachusetts Intersection Improvements at Hatfi eld and North King Street

3 Project Understanding & Approach

The City of Northampton is requesting proposals for conceptual design, design engineering, and permitting of traffi c and roadway improvements for the intersection of Hatfi eld Street and North King Street (Route 5/10). The project limits are expected to include the following:

■ North King Street (Route 5/10) north approximately 800 feet from the intersection with Hatfi eld Street to the intersection with River Valley Market

■ North King Street (Route 5/10) south approximately 1,200 feet from the intersection with Hatfi eld Street to the intersection of Wal*Mart

■ Hatfi eld Street approximately 1,800 feet from the intersection with North King Street (Route 5/10) westerly to the intersection of Cooke Avenue

The following outlines VHB’s understanding and approach or scope of services for this project.

Project Understanding VHB has worked in the City of Northampton for both the City and private Clients for over 20 years. Projects with the City are varied and include the downtown parking study, the King Street corridor study, the preliminary design of Damon Road, and several pavement design assignments. Work for private clients have varied signifi cantly, including numerous traffi c assessments along the Route 5/10 corridor for clients such as Florence Savings Bank, Stop & Shop, and the property that is now home to the River Valley Market (located just to the north and west of this intersection). Having worked within the immediate vicinity of this intersection, and other areas along the Route 5/10 corridor, we are very familiar with the traffi c conditions and traffi c impacts that recent developments have contributed to this intersection.

The City of Northampton has established a

Transportation Vision that focuses on King Street Corridor Study “allowing for the safe and effi cient Northampton, Massachusetts transportation of goods and people by automobile, trucks, and other motor vehicles and by bicycle and foot.” VHB will work

closely with the City to develop a preferred Prepared for City of Northampton improvement plan that not only focuses on Prepared by /Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. Watertown, Massachusetts

this intersection, but also the Hatfi eld Street Funded under Executive Order 418 – Community Development Planning Funds

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and Route 5/10 roadway approaches that lead up to the intersection. Since these roadways were identifi ed in the RFP, it is critical that the project in its entirety meets the City’s vision and accommodates bicycles and pedestrians while improving traffi c fl ow and reducing congestion.

This area has been of concern for nearly 10 years, and Hatfi eld Street serves as a primary route for vehicles from Leeds and Florence to points north of Northampton via Route 5/10 and Interstate 91; this is evident given the traffi c volumes that have been observed to travel to/ from the north through this intersection. This area has also seen a signifi cant amount of redevelopment over the years, and as such the intersection has experienced an increase in traffi c volumes and vehicle delays. Land uses in this area now complement each other, and there is an opportunity to generate shared vehicle trips between land uses; however, there is currently limited pedestrian and bicycle facilities to accommodate non-vehicular modes of transportation. The improvements outlined in the City’s RFP provide an opportunity for improvements to be made to Hatfi eld Street and North King Street to provide improved alternate means of travel.

VHB has worked on numerous projects that must proceed through the MassDOT permitting and design process; in fact, we currently have an on-call contract with MassDOT to assist the Department in design projects that need to navigate the State Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) process. We have also worked with other municipalities in the Pioneer Valley on similar projects that have followed the same process that this project would follow.

VHB will work closely with the City of Northampton to bring this project from conceptual design, through preliminary and fi nal design, and into construction. It is important that the project meets the following Transportation Policies set by the City:

■ Minimize queuing, and thus vehicle emissions, while making intersections and roadways more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly

■ Design for appropriate truck movements consistent with truck needs, MassDOT requirements, and the functional classifi cation of the roadway

■ Review the suitability of a roundabout or a mini-roundabout during the conceptual design process

■ Incorporate audible pedestrian signals for dedicated pedestrian-only phases as part of a traffi c signal timing and phasing design (if selected as the preferred alternative)

VHB has the ability to evaluate the feasibility of implementing a roundabout or a traffi c signal at this intersection. This comparison of alternatives is becoming a more common practice for intersection projects seeking funding from the TIP. The following summarizes two projects that we are currently working on within the region with similar scope and process:

■ Amherst – UMass Amherst Campus, North Pleasant Street at Governors Drive/Eastman Lane: VHB was retained to provide planning, design and construction administration 66 services for the permitting and design of a roundabout that now serves as the northeast gateway to the academic campus. Included as part of the planning eff ort, VHB performed a comparison of the benefi ts associated with a roundabout versus a traffi c signal. The roundabout project was constructed in the Summer of 2010. Roundabout at UMass Amherst ■ Longmeadow – Route 5 and Converse Street Corridors: VHB was retained by the Town of Longmeadow to review transportation and roadway improvements for over one-mile of roadway, which also included the assessment of three signalized intersections. The assessment of the three intersections included evaluating traditional traffi c signal improvements versus a roundabout as a replacement improvement option. The project is ongoing and is being reviewed by the Town so that a preferred alternative can be selected.

Route 5 and Converse Street Corridors, Longmeadow While the roundabout may be the preferred improvement alternative for the City, a detailed review is necessary to identify the feasibility of installing either alternative. It is also important to note that the RFP identifi es roadway improvements adjacent to this intersection; therefore, special consideration will need to be given to the Route 5 and Hatfi eld Street corridors. Our team has the ability to also focus on the following key design characteristics that have been identifi ed in the RFP:

■ Bus Turnouts: Close coordination will need to occur with the City of Northampton, MassDOT, business owners, and the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA) and Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA) to evaluate the need and location of installing bus turnouts within the project limits. VHB coordinates frequently with the PVTA on roadway improvement projects and has worked closely with their operations team to develop plans that meet the goals of the authority and municipalities.

■ Sidewalks: Sidewalks do not exist along the majority of the study area; therefore, special consideration will need to be given to developing the most appropriate roadway cross section to minimize the impacts associated with adding sidewalks and/or grass buff er. VHB has worked on numerous roadway projects where sidewalks need to be considered on major corridors where pedestrians and vehicular traffi c must coexist. Once new sidewalks are provided, crosswalks, street lighting, and signage must carefully be considered. VHB has recently evaluated pedestrian activities along the State Street corridor in Springfi eld and developed techniques to direct pedestrians to designated crosswalks and discourage Jaywalking.

■ Bicycle Lanes: As part of any improvement project that is reviewed by MassDOT, bicycle accommodations become a key component to the overall design. VHB will meet with the

A pedestrian walks southbound in City to discuss the opportunity of adding bicycle lanes to the Hatfi eld Street corridor. As the shoulder of Route 5. part of this meeting, VHB will walk the corridor with the City and discuss the potential impacts of accommodating both bicycles and sidewalks (previously mentioned). Impacts to adjacent roadway features, such as utilities, streetlights, trees, etc., may be signifi cant and would be important to review with the City prior to conducting survey or design.

These alternatives will also need to be reviewed with MassDOT as they have jurisdiction of the Route 5/10 corridor and will be responsible for right-of-way along this section of roadway during this process.

Consensus building with all stakeholders will be critical to the success of this project 67 regardless of the ultimate design selected. VHB has the ability to redirect our approach to design for either improvement alternative, and we have the ability to perform all work under one roof. Starting at the conceptual design level and working through the fi nal design, VHB will work with the City and MassDOT to develop an improvement plan that will meet the needs of all stakeholders. Since the Route 5/10 corridor is under the jurisdiction of MassDOT, we will need to work closely with state and local offi cials to obtain the necessary permits to construct improvements on time and within budget.

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Project Approach Through all phases of the project, VHB will act as the City’s liaison at various meetings to eff ectively advance the design of the project. These meetings will provide a forum for discussion and coordination with various groups involved in the project, including MassDOT —District 2 and Boston, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)—if applicable, and local offi cials. VHB will prepare presentation materials, make presentations, and prepare and distribute meeting notes to the respective participants for the following meetings to advance the project design:

■ Design Public Hearing

■ Public Information Meetings with the Stakeholders and Abutters

■ Pre-Bid Meeting and Bid Opening

■ Pre-Construction Meeting

■ Project Progress Meetings

VHB’s project approach, detailed in the following section follows the standard scope guidelines set by MassDOT. The following major design elements will build upon previous studies for this project:

■ Conceptual Engineering (Project Development)

■ Functional Design Report (FDR)

■ Preliminary Design (25% MassDOT submission)

■ Environmental Permitting

■ Design Public Hearing

VHB assisted MassDOT in ■ Intermediate Design (75% MassDOT submission) the preparation of their Project Development & ■ Final Design (100% MassDOT submission) Design Guide in 2006. ■ Land Taking Plans (Right-of-Way)

■ Plans, Specifi cations, and Estimate (PS&E MassDOT submission)

■ Review of Bids and Pre-Construction Conference

Conceptual Engineering Through the review of previous studies and past analyses, it is anticipated that a roundabout or a traffi c signal would improve the overall operations at this intersection. However, it is also anticipated that either alternative will result in an impact to the southwest corner of the intersection, which could require a signifi cant amount of right-of-way. VHB will explore the pros and cons associated with constructing each alternative. The goal of this task is to advance a concept that meets the needs of the City, MassDOT, and other stakeholders in the community prior to advancing to preliminary design. This conceptual phase allows multiple 68 alternatives to be evaluated for traffi c and operational benefi ts and to determine signifi cant impacts to sensitive receptors such as wetlands and cultural resources.

Prior to starting this conceptual engineering phase, VHB will fi rst walk the Study Area with the City to identify the limits of the project and discuss the issues that are currently present. Following this meeting, we will perform a fi eld survey to develop a base plan that can be used to develop a conceptual improvement plan that will identify impacts to the surrounding area. The survey task is described in greater detail later in this summary.

While survey is being performed, traffi c turning movement counts (TMC) and roadway traffi c counts will be collected at this intersection as outlined under the Functional Design Report (FDR) task. These counts will be used to develop a traffi c baseline for the project and develop future traffi c conditions without and with improvements. These traffi c volumes will be used to assess the impacts associated with the following two improvement scenarios: (i) a roundabout; and (ii) a traffi c signal. This information will be reviewed and summarized in a Feasibility Study.

In order to preserve budget, it is anticipated that this Feasibility Study will serve as the basis and framework for the FDR for the project. This means that the analysis that is conducted during this conceptual engineering phase will be used during the preliminary design phase, and the analysis and summaries will be suitable for submission to MassDOT during 25%design. More details on the FDR requirements are discussed below.

The conceptual design will include a plan view of the intersection with identifi cation of curb alignments and areas of proposed lane widening. Approximate areas of land takings will be identifi ed. The VHB Team will meet with the City to present two design options. If the City desires, the conceptual designs will be presented at a public informational meeting or a meeting with MassDOT. Comments will be incorporated and the resulting product will be used as the basis for preliminary (25%) design.

Before proceeding to preliminary design, VHB will prepare and submit a Project Need Form (PNF) for submission to MassDOT. VHB will work with MassDOT on the City’s behalf to determine whether Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding can be secured to construct the preferred alternative. If so, VHB will coordinate with Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) to prepare a CMAQ analysis for the selected preferred alternative. This information, along with information included in the Feasibility Study/Functional Design Report will be included in a Project Information Form (PIF), which will also be submitted to MassDOT. These forms will be needed by MassDOT’s Project Review Committee (PRC) to approve and assign a project fi le number; A decision on the potential for CMAQ funding is not required in order for the project to move forward at this stage. The remaining PRC meetings scheduled to be held by MassDOT for review/approval of the PNF/PIF paperwork are May, August, and November of 2011.

Functional Design Report (FDR) As previously noted, it is anticipated that the Feasibility Study will serve as the framework for the FDR for this project. The analysis (existing and future conditions analysis without and with improvements) for this functional design report will be conducted at the same time as the 69 conceptual design phase. This will eliminate any duplicate analyses that may be needed as part of the conceptual design. The conceptual design phase will be used to determine the preferred improvement plan for this location. When the improvement plan has been reviewed and approved by the City and MassDOT, the functional design report will be fi nalized for submission as part of the 25% submission.

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As part of the FDR and Feasibility Study, traffi c counts will need to be performed, as MassDOT prefers traffi c data that is less than two years old when reviewing signalized and unsignalized intersections. In addition, roadway traffi c counts will be required on all three approaches to the intersection, which will collect roadway speeds, vehicle classifi cation and traffi c volumes over a 48-hour period. This information will be used to justify the improvements at this intersection. Traffi c counts at driveways to businesses are not anticipated as part of this project, other than driveways within the immediate vicinity of the intersection. The eff ort associated with the development of the FDR will include the following:

■ Perform new turning movement counts (over an 8-hour period) and roadway counts (over a 48-hour period) at all approaches to the intersection; these counts will be performed in accordance with MassDOT FDR Guidelines

■ Research available MassDOT and/or City Police Department crash fi les over the most recent three-year period as part of the required safety analysis and signal warrant analysis programs

■ Develop a 2011 existing conditions analysis with existing intersection conditions, a 2021 future conditions analysis with existing intersection conditions, and a 2021 future Turning movement counts will conditions analysis with the proposed and preferred intersection improvements be needed over an 8-hour period at the intersection. ■ Review and confi rm/modify as needed the preferred improvement plan, including pavement markings, signing, and roadway layout based on current design standards for either a roundabout or traffi c signal

■ Prepare a design report that will summarize the fi ndings of this assessment, including vehicle delays, level-of-service, crash rates, right-of-way impacts, and other design data that is needed as part of the 25% submission

Preliminary Design (25% MassDOT Submission) Conceptual intersection and roadway design alternatives will be prepared for review by the City and MassDOT prior to advancing a preferred design plan as part of this preliminary design phase. The following is included as part of this design submission:

Field Survey and Base Plan Preparation

VHB will perform a fi eld survey to locate existing ground features within the project limits and 10 feet from the right-of-way, where accessible. It is noted that additional survey will be required within the immediate vicinity of the intersection, this may require accessing private property to obtain information needed for design; therefore, it is assumed that the City will reach out to adjacent businesses to notify them of the project prior to this survey phase advancing. The survey will include the locations of such features as paved areas, curbing, VHB will identify right-of-way and landscaping, buildings, sidewalk, walls, and surface utilities that are located within the limits other features within the of work. In addition, ground elevations will be taken at suffi cient locations to produce intersection including driveways, 70 signage, etc. one-foot (1’) contours throughout the project limits. Benchmarks will be set approximately 500-foot intervals throughout the length of the roadway. Horizontal and vertical control will be based on the Massachusetts Grid System of 1983 and NAVD of 1988.

The right-of-way will be determined from record layout plans. If a layout plan is not available, the right-of-way will be shown graphically from research performed at the City and Registry. Property lines will be shown graphically from existing City layouts or assessor maps, including abutter names. Abutter names will be shown on the base plan with recording and assessor information. Any monuments found will be shown on the base plan.

Surface utilities within the limit of the roadway will be fi eld located. Underground utilities will be shown from plans of record supplied by the utility companies. Drainage and sewer rims and inverts will be determined and shown on the base plan, and wetland areas will be delineated and included as part of the base plan survey.

The survey will meet current MassDOT English standards, including horizontal and vertical control. The base plan will be drafted in an AutoCAD drawing format.

Preliminary Design Documents

Preliminary design documents for the project are anticipated to include:

■ Roadway design plans, including pavement markings/signs, geometric improvements, streetscape, and landscape amenities

■ Typical intersection cross-sections

■ Construction plans/utility plan

■ Approximate grading limits

■ Environmental impacts and proposed mitigation, as applicable

New sidewalks along Route 5/10 ■ If applicable, traffi c control plans, including preliminary locations of traffi c signal control, may impact adjacent business and lane width, and designation; preliminary signal design plans and potential ITS components will need to be carefully reviewed. ■ Preliminary right-of-way requirements

■ Project limits and construction materials

■ Preliminary construction cost estimates

Pavement Evaluation and Recommendations

VHB will use MassDOT pavement design methods for the pavement section and prepare a report of fi ndings and recommendations that will result in long-term pavement service. VHB’s AASHTO-certifi ed materials testing laboratory will evaluate the pavement and soils conditions by testing in both distressed and nondistressed areas of the roadway. Pavement cores will be taken to determine the depths of the asphaltic pavement thickness and consistency of base VHB’s AASHTO-certifi ed materials materials. Patching will be accomplished by compacting select granular materials and testing lab will evaluate pavement and soils conditions. proprietary cold patching materials.

VHB will remove each of the material layers in the pavement structure by layer sampling, based on American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) techniques, and bag and tag for shipment to VHB’s materials testing laboratory. An evaluation of the pavement materials for 71 depth, classifi cation, quality of base, subbase and subgrade will be made. VHB will provide AASHTO and Unifi ed Soil Classifi cations for the subgrade materials, all in accordance with ASTM or AASHTO criteria.

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Pavement engineering staff will conduct MassDOT pavement designs for the alternatives considered. Recommended alternatives will be evaluated based on considerations of life- cycle cost, maintenance, and rehabilitation or reconstruction options for each pavement area, for a proposed 20-year period. A technical Pavement Engineering Report will document the investigation, evaluation, and recommendations for each section designated within the project area.

Environmental Permitting VHB will coordinate the following environmental reviews so that they happen concurrently and in concert with the design of the intersection. Applications and documents will be reviewed by the City and comments addressed before materials are submitted to the review agencies and the public. VHB will attend the required public meetings and coordination meetings with the agencies. The project is not anticipated to be within any wetland buff ers.

Early Environmental Coordination

Projects that receive state and federal funding need to coordinate with local, regional, state, and federal resource agency staff to provide them with an opportunity to indicate whether environmental resources are in the project area and their extent and potential signifi cance. The following tasks are expected as part of this project:

■ Historic and archeological review

■ Review of endangered species

■ Review/research of hazardous materials in the area

■ Preparation of the early environmental checklist

Categorical Exclusion Checklist

Projects that receive federal funding are subject to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). To comply with NEPA, this project will require a Categorical Exclusion (CE) Checklist. VHB will prepare an Individual CE Checklist and Supplemental Information Document in accordance with the MassDOT’s Policy Directive and submit it to MassDOT. MassDOT will then forward the Checklist to FHWA for its approval.

MassDOT Water Quality Data Form Preparation

The preparation of water quality data forms will be necessary as part of the 25% and 75% submission, and will be included in the checklists for each. Their purpose is to identify the receiving water body (ies) tributary to the project area, and determine if there are any known impairments or total maximum daily loads (TMDL), and if so, determine opportunities for best 72 management practices suitable to mitigate proposed improvements.

Design Public Hearing Once MassDOT and the City have approved the 25% preliminary design, a design public hearing will be scheduled to solicit community input. MassDOT will be responsible for presenting the project to the public. VHB will prepare presentation materials and will assist MassDOT in the project presentation at the design public hearing, and we will coordinate with appropriate community groups, abutters, local property owners, businesses, and state and federal agencies.

Intermediate Design (75% MassDOT submission) Upon approval of the preliminary 25% design and the design public hearing process, the fi nal design will be progressed through completion of the fi nal contract documents. Project tasks and submittals will follow the MassDOT’s Design Guidebook.

The intermediate design submittal will include 75% plans, top line cross-sections, traffi c management plans, and a draft of the special provisions to the MassDOT standard specifi cations. These documents will defi ne the project elements and impacts in detail.

Soil borings related to structural design of signal equipment may need to be performed prior to advertisement of the construction project. Therefore, VHB will solicit a local boring contractor to perform the soil borings required for the traffi c signal foundation design. The following tasks will be performed:

■ Establish locations for borings required for traffi c signal foundation design

■ Provide on-site observation of the boring contractor and inclusion of the results in the special provisions for the project

If applicable, Signal Design Plans will be fi nalized and will include:

■ Locations of traffi c signal control

■ Lane width and designation

■ Pedestrian access areas

■ Traffi c control, layout/signal phasing/timing

■ Pavement markings/signs

■ Traffi c signal control coordination plans

Right-of-way impacts may be required to accommodate additional lane widths and shifts, in addition to construction easements. Layout alterations may also be required at intersection corners due to ADA-compliant accessibility ramps. The limits of takings and easements will be defi ned on the construction plans for use by the City in securing the necessary private land rights.

Final Design (100% MassDOT submission) The fi nal design submittal will incorporate the City’s and MassDOT’s comments on the 75% design submittal into complete 100% construction documents. Input from each reviewer for 73 each discipline will be incorporated into the design, checked, and coordinated for completeness and form. Layouts and detail drawings necessary for a complete construction document will be fi nalized and included. Construction phase traffi c management plans will be prepared and approved by MassDOT and the City.

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The maintenance of traffi c during construction is as critical to the success of the project as the fi nished product. VHB will develop traffi c management plans to illustrate the maintenance of access through intersections and businesses during construction. Access will be maintained throughout the duration of construction. At a minimum, the present facilities will be maintained for pedestrian and vehicular traffi c. During nonworking hours the contractor will be required to cover excavations and leave the site so that access to abutters is not compromised.

The technical specifi cations, engineer’s construction estimate, and quantity sheets will be completed and submitted to the City and MassDOT.

Land Taking Plans (Right-of-Way) Upon completion of Final Design Plans, VHB will initiate preparation and fi nalization of land taking plans required to facilitate the project’s construction. Using fi nal design plans as a guide, individual taking plans for each aff ected parcel will be prepared. Plans will be submitted to the City for review and coordination with the aff ected property owners; if easements or takings are needed along Hatfi eld Street. Upon return, plans will be fi nalized and printed for execution and recording in the registry of deeds. It is anticipated that the MassDOT will coordinate the acquisition of any right-of-way needs or requests for temporary or permanent easements on Route 5/10, while the City will be responsible for Hatfi eld Street.

Plans, Specifi cations, and Estimate Following the City’s and MassDOT’s review of the 100% submission, comments received will be incorporated into the PS&E documents and submitted for fi nal printing. Drawings will be stamped and signed by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in Massachusetts. Construction phase traffi c management plans will be prepared and approved by MassDOT and the City.

Bidding & Pre-Construction Phase Services It is anticipated that MassDOT will solicit the contract for bids and administer the construction phase of the project. VHB will be responsible to provide the following services on behalf of the City during the construction phase to assist MassDOT:

■ Be available to both MassDOT and the City to assist in addressing any comments received from potential contractors during the bidding phase of the project

■ Attend preconstruction meetings to address contractor questions and to assist contractor in full understanding of drawings and specifi cations

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4 Price Quote We have prepared our price quote to provide costs associated with key milestones of this project. As indicated below, we have prepared two quotes should this project include a traffi c signal at the intersection of Route 5/Hatfi eld Street, or a roundabout. It is noted that since the project also includes an extensive amount of roadway and sidewalk design, the upset fee identifi ed in the City’s proposal will be needed to complete the MassDOT process. As can be seen in our quotes, there are several areas where the two design fees are expected to be similar; however, there are areas where fees are diff erent as a result of the requirements for each design alternative. VHB is dedicated to working with the City to discuss and fi nalize a more detailed design fee.

TRAFFIC SIGNAL FEE ROUNDABOUT FEE BASE PLAN Field Survey $18,000 $18,000 CONCEPTUAL ENGINEERING Combined FDR/Feasibility Report $25,000 $25,000 PNF/PIF/CMAQ Coordination $2,000 $2,000 Field Walk & City/MassDOT Meeting $1,500 $1,500 25%, 75%, 100%, and PS&E FDR (see above) N/A N/A Traffi c Signal Plans $15,000 N/A Roadway & sidewalk $33,500 $51,000 Pavement Testing/Design $5,000 $5,000 Right-of-Way Plans $10,000 $10,000 Pre-Construction Services $3,000 $3,000 25% Design Public Hearing $4,000 $4,000 Lighting (Subconsultant - Robert Hall) $5,000 $5,000 ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING Early Environmental Coordination $2,500 $2,500 Categorical Exclusion (CE) Checklist $3,500 $3,500 Water Quality Data Forms $1,500 $1,500 PROJECT MEETINGS Meetings @ 25%, 75%, 100% Milestones $7,500 $7,500 EXPENSES & VENDORS Printing/Reproduction $7,620 $8,620 Traffi c Counts (Vendor - Innovative Data) $1,500 $1,500 Geotechnical (Signal Borings) $3,500 N/A TOTAL FEE $149,620 $149,620

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