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A G R E E M E N T
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), dated for purposes of identification only this ____ day of ____________, 2024 is made and entered into by and between the
CITY OF ANAHEIM, a municipal corporation,
hereinafter referred to as "ANAHEIM,"
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KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC., an Oregon corporation,
hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT."
ANAHEIM and CONSULTANT are sometimes individually referred to herein as "Party" and collectively as "Parties."
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, ANAHEIM is a municipal corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of California with the power to carry on its business as it is now being conducted under the statutes of the State of Cal ifornia and the Charter of the City of Anaheim; and
WHEREAS, ANAHEIM desires to engage CONSULTANT to provide a pedestrian circulation improvement study to evaluate a range of technically, economically, and politically feasible pedestrian circulation improvement concepts for the An aheim Resort Area (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, CONSULTANT possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and knowledge to provide the services for the Project as described in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, ANAHEIM has solicited an d received a proposal from CONSULTANT dated December 7, 2023 , has reviewed the previous experience and evalu ated the expertise of CONSULTANT, and desires to retain CONSULTANT to render services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
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NOW, THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE MUTUAL
PROMISES, COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS HEREIN CONTAINED, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
In compliance with all of the terms and conditions of this Ag reement, CONSULTANT shall provide to ANAHEIM all labor, materials, tools, equipment, services, and incidental and customary work necessary to fully and adequately supply the service s necessary for the Project ( "Services"). The Services are more particularl y described in the Proposal dated December 7, 2023 , attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference ("Scope of Services "). ANAHEIM may elect to delete certain tasks of the Scope of Services at its sole discretion.
2. TERM
The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date of this Agreement as set forth in Section 38 herein, and shall terminate upon the completion of the Services described herein, unless terminated earlier as set forth in Section 25 herein ("Term").
3. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1 Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement and the Services shall be performed to completion in a diligent and timely manner. The failur e by CONSULTANT to perform the S ervices in a diligent and timely manner may result in termination of this Agreement by ANAHEIM.
3.2 The time period(s) specified for performance of the Services rendered , pursuant to this Agreement, shall be extended because of any delays due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control and wit hout the fault or negligence of CONSULTANT, including, but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, unusually severe weather, fires, earthquakes, floods, pestilence, and other natural catastrophes, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, riots, strikes, freight embargoes, wars, litigation, civil disturbance or disobedience, labor dispute, labor or material shortage, sabotage, government priorities, restraint by court order or public authority and action or non -action by or in ability to obtain the necessary authorization or approvals from
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any governmental agency or authority, and/or acts of any governmental agency, including ANAHEIM, which by the exercise of due diligence such Party could not reasonably have been expected to av oid and which by exercise of due diligence has been unable to overcome, if CONSULTANT shall within ten (10) days of the commencement of such delay notify the Project Administrator in writing of the causes of the delay. The Project Administrator shall asce rtain the facts and the extent of delay, and may extend the time for performing the Services for the period of the enforced delay if , in the judgment of the Project Administrator , such delay is justified.
The Project Administrator’s determination shall be final and conclusive upon the Parties to this Agreement. In the event of delay, however caused, CONSULTANT’s sole remedy shall be an extension of the Agreement, pursuant to this Section, and CONSULTANT shall not be entitled to recover damages against ANAHEIM.
4. COMPENSATION
4.1 ANAHEIM shall pay CONSULTANT for the Services rendered, pursuant to this Agreement, on a time and materials basis at CONSULTANT's hourly rates and charges set forth in the Fee Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit " A" and incorp orated herein by this reference (" Fee Structure "). CONSULTANT and ANAHEIM agree that no changes to the hourly rates and charges set forth in the Fee Structure shall be made during the term of this Agreement without the prior written approval of ANAHEIM.
4.2 It is understood by and agreed between the P arties to this Agreement that full and complete payment for all Services provided in accordance with this Agreement shall not exceed One Millio n Five Hundred Si xty Thousand Eight Hundred Eight Dollars and 00/100 Cents ($1,560,808.00) (“Contract Amount”).
4.3 Extra Work. The Director of Public Works is authorized to approve additional expenditures to be paid to CONSULTANT, pursuant to this Agreement, for Extra Work not included in the Scope of Serv ices, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Contract Amount provided above, if the Director of Public Works determines, in their sole discretion, that the additional Extra Work is necessary for the successful completion of the Services. ///
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.01 In no event shall CONSULTANT render Extra Work beyond the scope of this Agreement without the written authorization of the Director of Public Works. .02 All Extra Work approved in writing by the Director of Public Works shall be billed at either the rates set forth in the Fee Schedule or at a fixed price, at ANAHEIM’s sole discretion. If billed at a fixed price, CONSULTANT shall provide ANAHEIM with general description of the Extra Work to be performed with a proposed price.
At such time as the Director of Public Works has approved the Extra Work, has agreed t o a fixed price for the services, and has notified CONSULTANT of such approval and agreement in writing, CONSULTANT shall perform the Extra Work.
.03 Except as specifically provided herein, no additional Services or Extra Work beyond the scope of this A greement shall be rendered by CONSULTANT unless previously authorized in writing by the Director of Public Works. .04 As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work that is determined by ANAHEIM to be necessary for the proper completion of the Services, b ut which is not included within the Scope of Services and which the Parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement.
4.4 CONSULTANT shall submit monthly invoices to ANAHEIM describing the work performed t he preceding month. CONSULTANT’s bills shall include the name of the person who performed the work, a brief description of the Services performed and/or the specific task in the Scope of Services to which it relates, the date the Services were performed, the number of hours spent on all work billed on an hourly basis, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. ANAHEIM shall pay CONSULTANT no later than thirty (30) days after approval of the monthly invoice by ANAHEIM staff.
4.5 All parties recognize th at the continuation of this Agreement after the close of any fiscal year of ANAHEIM, which fiscal year ends on June 30 of each year, shall be subject to budget approval providing for or covering such contract items as an expenditure in said budget. ANAHEI M does not represent that said budget item will be actually adopted, said determination being the determination of the City Council at the time of the adoption of the
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budget herein. No penalty shall accrue to ANAHEIM in the event this provision shall be exercised. Should termination be accomplished in accordance with this Section, a settlement shall be negotiated by the parties based on items delivered, services provided, monies paid and monies due.
5. PROJECT MANAGER
5.1 CONSULTANT shall designate a Pr oject Manager, who shall coordinate the Services. This Project Manager shall be available to ANAHEIM at all reasonable times during the Term of this Agreement. CONSULTANT has designated Tim Erney to be its Project Manager. It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability and reputation of the foregoing Project Manager is a substantial inducement for ANAHEIM to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the foregoing Project Manger shall be responsible during the Term of this Agreement f or directing all activities of CONSULTANT and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the provision of Services hereunder. The foregoing Project Manager may not be changed by CONSULTANT and no other personnel may be assigned to supervise the Services to be provided hereunder without the express written consent of ANAHEIM.
5.2 Any personnel or subcontractor, if any, who fail or refuse to perform the Services in a manner acceptable to ANAHEIM, or who are determined by ANAHEIM, in its sole discretion, to be uncooperative, incompetent, a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Project, or a threat to the safety of persons or property, shall be promptly removed from the Project by CONSULTANT at the request of ANAHEIM. CONSULTANT warrants that it will continuously furnish the necessary personnel to complete the Services on a timely basis as contemplated by this Agreement.
6. ADMINISTRATION
This Agreement will be administered by the ANAHEIM Department of Public Works. The following employees of the ANAHEIM Department of Public Works shall be authorized to take the following actions:
6.1 The Director of Public Works or designee is authorized to take any action on behalf of ANAHEIM as set forth herein in this Agreement, including, but not limited to extra
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work, compensation, renewal or termination of Services.
6.2 The Project Administrator shall have the power to act on behalf of ANAHEIM for review and approval of all Services performed by CONSULTANT under this Agreement. The Project Administrator shall not be authorized to approve extra work, changes to compensation or rates, renewal or termination of Services under this Agreement.
7. STANDARD OF CARE
7.1 CONSULTANT shall perform all Services under this Agreement in a skilful and competent manner, consistent with the standards generally recognized as being employed by professionals in the same discipline in the State of California. CONSULTANT represents and maintains that it is skilled in the professional calling necessary to per form the Services. CONSULTANT warrants that all employees and subcon tractors, if any, shall have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. By delivery of completed work, CONSULTANT certifies that the work conforms to the r equirements of this Agreement; all applicable federal, state and local laws; and the professional standard of care.
7.2 CONSULTANT represents and warrants to ANAHEIM that it has, shall obtain, and shall keep in full force in effect during the term hereof, at its sole cost and expense, all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature that is legally required of CONSULTANT to practice its profession. CONSULTANT shall maintain a City of Anaheim business license during the term of this Agreement.
8. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK
By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT represents and warrants that CONSULTANT: (i) has thoroughly investigated and considered the Services to be performed; (ii) has carefully considered how the S ervices should be provided; and (iii) fully understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending the provision of the S ervices under this Agreement. Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions materially differing from those inherent in the provision of such S ervices or as represented by ANAHEIM, CONSULTANT shall immediately inform ANAHEIM of such fact and shall not proceed except at CONSULTANT’s risk until written instructions are received from ANAHEIM.
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9. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
9.1 Neither ANAHEIM nor any of its employees shall have any control over the manner, mode or means by which CONSULTANT, its agents or employees, perform the services required herein, except as otherwise set forth herein. Except as expressly provided herein, ANAHEIM shall have no voice in the selection, discharge, supervision or control of CONSULTANT’s employees, servants, representatives or agents, or in fixing their number, compensation or hours of service. CONSULTANT shall perform all services required herei n as an independent contractor of ANAHEIM and shall remain at all times , as to ANAHEIM, a wholly independent contractor with only such obligations as are consistent with that role.
CONSULTANT shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are agents or employees of ANAHEIM. ANAHEIM shall not in any way or for any purpose become or be deem ed to be a partner of CONSULTANT in its business or otherwise or a joint venturer or a member of any joint enterprise with CONSULTANT.
9.2 In consideration for the compensation paid to CONSULTANT by ANAHEIM, CONSULTANT agrees that ANAHEIM shall not be liable or responsible for any benefits, including, but not limited to, worker’s compensation, disability, retirement, life, unemployment, health or any other benefits , and CONSULTANT agrees that it shall not sue or file a claim, petition or application therefor against ANAHEIM or any of its officers, employees, agents, representatives or sureties.
10. INSURANCE
10.1 Without limiti ng ANAHEIM's right to indemnification, it is agreed that CONSULTANT shall secure, prior to commencing any activities under this Agreement, and maintain, during the term of this Agreement, insurance coverage as follows:
.01 Workers' Compensation Insurance a s required by California law and Employers Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. .02 Commercial General Liability Insurance, including coverage for Premises and Operations, Contractual Liability, Personal Injury Liabilit y, Products/Completed Operations Liability, and Independent Contractor’s Liability, in an amount not less than $2,000,000 per
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occurrence, $4,000,000 annual aggregate, written on an occurrence form. Such insurance shall be written on a primary basis, and m ay include a self -insured retention or a deductible of more than $10,000 per occurrence, provided that such deductible is disclosed to ANAHEIM, in writing, at the inception of this Agreement and approved by Anaheim’s Risk Manager. .03 Comprehensive Automob ile Liability Coverage including -as applicable - owned, non -owned, and hired autos, in an amount not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence, combined single limit, as required by California law.
.04 Professional Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $2 ,000,000 per claim, and CONSULTANT shall maintain such coverage for at least one (1) year from the termination of this Agreement. Such insurance shall be written on a primary basis, and may include a self -insured retention or a deductible of more than $10 ,000 per occurrence, provided that such deductible is disclosed to ANAHEIM, in writing, at the inception of this Agreement and approved by Anaheim’s Risk Manager.
10.2 Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall contain the following clause or shall otherwise provide for the following conditions: "This insurance shall not be cancelled, or limited in scope or coverage, until after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the City Clerk, City of Anaheim, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anahei m, CA 92805, except in the event of cancellation for non -payment of premium which shall provide for not less than ten (10) days notice."
10.3 Each insurance policy required by this Agreement, excepting policies for Professional Liability and Workers' Co mpensation, shall contain the following clauses or shall otherwise provide for the following conditions:
.01 "It is agreed that any insurance maintained by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement shall be primary to, and not contribute with, any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City of Anaheim."
.02 "The City of Anaheim, its officers, agents, employees, representatives and ANAHEIM-designated volunteers are added as additional insureds as respects the acts,
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omissions, operations and activities of, or on behalf of, the named insured, in regard to products supplied to, or work or services performed for, or related to, the City of Anaheim."
10.4 Prior to commencing any work under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall deliver to ANAHEIM insurance certificat es confirming the existence of the insurance required under this Agreement, and including the applicable clauses referenced above. Also, within thirty (30) days of the execution date of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall provide ANAHEIM: (i) endorsements to the insurance policies which add to these policies the applicable clauses referenced above; or (ii) in lieu of said endorsements, documentation acceptable to ANAHEIM evidencing that the coverage, terms, and conditions set forth in the above -referenced clauses are otherwise included in said insurance policies. Insurance required hereunder shall be placed with insurers: (i) admitted to write insurance in California; (ii) possessing an A. M. Best's rating of A VII or higher; or (iii) otherwise acceptable to ANAHEIM, with prior written permission from ANAHEIM. In the event that a claim or other legal action is filed against ANAHEIM, and if ANAHEIM, in its good faith opinion, believes it may have coverage under any of the insurance required herein, then ANAHE IM has the right to demand, and to receive within a reasonable time period, copies of the insurance policies related to such required insurance; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply if the Parties agree that CONSULTANT shall fully defend, hold harmless, and indemnify ANAHEIM against any such claim or other legal action.
10.5 In addition to other remedies ANAHEIM may have if CONSULTANT fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein required, ANAHEIM may, at its sole option:
.01 Order CONSULTANT to stop work under this Agreement and/or withhold any payment(s) which become due to CONSULTANT hereunder until CONSULTANT demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; or .02 Terminate this Agreement.
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Exercise of any of the above remedies, however, is an alternative to other remedies ANAHEIM may have and is not the exclusive remedy for CONSULTANT's failure to maintain insurance or secure appropriate endorsements.
10.6 Nothing herein contained shall be construed as limiting in any way the extent to which CONSULTANT may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property resulting from CONSULTANT's, (or CONSULTANT's contractors/subcontractor, if any) performance of the work covered under this Agreement.
10.7 In the event CONSULTANT hires other persons or firms to perform some of the work related to this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall ensure, and certify to ANAHEIM in writing that: (i) the acts or omissions of such per sons or firms are covered under the above - referenced liability insurance; or (ii) such firms maintain insurance equal to or better than, and subject to the same limits, terms and conditions as, the insurance required of CONSULTANT under this Agreement (exc ept for firms which are not performing professional services -such firms shall not be required to carry the above -referenced professional liability insurance); and in either instance, CONSULTANT shall provide, or cause to be provided, evidence of such insurance coverage, reasonably acceptable to ANAHEIM.
10.8 ANAHEIM’s Risk Manager is hereby authorized to amend the requirements set forth herein in the event that such amendment is in ANAHEIM’s best interest based on the scope of services and nature of the project.
11. INDEMNIFICATION
11.1 As respects acts, errors or omissions in the performance of professional services, CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify and hold harmless ANAHEIM, its officials, officers, and employees from and against any and all claims, losse s, damages, defense costs, or liability, of any kind or nature, to the extent arising directly out of CONSULTANT's (or CONSULTANT's contractors' or subcontractors', if any) negligent acts, errors or omissions in the performance of professional services under this Agreement.
11.2 As respects all acts, errors or omissions which do not arise directly out of the performance of professional services, including but not limited to those acts, errors or
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omissions typically covered by ISO -based general and automobil e liability insurance coverage, CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify, defend (at ANAHEIM's option), and hold harmless ANAHEIM, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and representatives from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, defense costs, or liability, of any kind or nature (collectively referred to hereinafter as "Claims"), arising out of or in connection with CONSULTANT's (or CONSULTANT's contractors' or subcontractors', if any) acts, errors, omissions, or work, relative to this Agreement; except for those Claims which arise out of the sole negligence or willful misconduct of ANAHEIM.
11.3 The obligations set forth in this indemnification provision (i) shall be in effect without regard to whether or not ANAHEIM, CONSULTANT, or any other pers on maintains, or fails to maintain, insurance coverage, or a self -insurance program, for any such Claims; and (ii) shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
12. PREVAILING WAGES
CONSULTANT is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Sect ions 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq., the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq. and the Davis -Bacon Act (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain “public works” projects. It shall be CONSULTANT’s sole obligation to determine whether, and to what extent if any, the Prevailing Wage Laws apply to the Project. CONSULTANT is aware and agrees that if both the Davis-Bacon Act and State of California prev ailing wage laws apply, and the federal and state prevailing rate of per diem wages differ, CONSULTANT or its employees, agents, contractors, and subcontractors, if any, shall pay the higher of the two rates. Said prevailing rate of per diem wages are on file at the City of Anaheim, Office of the City Clerk, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California 92803, and are available to any interested party on request.
CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and hold ANAHEIM, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any actual or alleged failure by CONSULTANT or its employees, agents, contractors, and subcontractors to comply with the Prevailing Wage Law s, if ap plicable to the
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13. PROGRESS
CONSULTANT is responsible for keeping the Project Administrator and/or his/her duly authorized designee informed on a regular basis regarding the status and progress of the Services, activities performed and planned, and any required meetings.
14. PROHIBITION AGAINST ASSIGNMENTS AND TRANSFERS
The P arties recognize that a substantial inducement to ANAHEIM for entering into this Agreement is the professional reputation, experience and competence of CONSULTANT. Neither the whole nor any interest in, nor any of the rights or privileges granted under this Agreement shall be assign ed, transferred or encumbered in any way without the prior written consent of ANAHEIM. Any such purported assignment, transfer, encumbrance, pledge, subuse, or permission given without such consent shall be void as to A NAHEIM. If ANAHEIM approves an assignment or transfer, this Agreement and the covenants and conditions contained herein shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and sh all apply to the permitted successors and assigns of CONSULTANT.
15. SUBCONTRACTING
CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement without the prior written authorization of ANAHEIM. CONSULTANT shall be f ully responsible to ANAHEIM for all acts and omissions of any approved subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between ANAHEIM and subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the part of ANAHEIM to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise required by law. ANAHEIM is an intended beneficiary of any work performed by any subcontractor for purposes of establishing a duty of care between the subcontractor and ANAHEIM pursuant to this Agreement.
16. USE AND OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS AND DATA
16.1 ANAHEIM shall furnish to CONSULTANT such documents and materials as may be relevant and pertinent to the provision of services hereunder as ANAHEIM
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may possess or acquire.
16.2 All documents and materials furnished by ANAHEIM to CONSULTANT, Section 16.1, shall remain the property of ANAHEIM and shall be returned to ANAHEIM upon termination of this Agreement , for any reason. All documents or material prepared or caused to be prepared by CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents and subcontractors, in the course of implementing this Agreement, shall become the exclusive property of ANAHEIM, and ANAHEIM shall have the sole right to use such materials in its dis cretion without further compensation to CONSULTANT or any other party. CONSULTANT shall, at CONSULTANT’s sole cost and expense, provide such documents and material to ANAHEIM upon prior written request.
16.3 Documents and material prepared by CONSULTANT, pursuant to this Agreement, are not intended or represented to be suitable for reuse by ANAHEIM or others on any other project. Any use of completed documents for other projects and any use of incomplete documents without specific written authorization f rom CONSULTANT will be at ANAHEIM’s sole risk and without liability to CONSULTANT. Further, any and all liability arising out of changes made to CONSULTANT’s deliverables under this Agreement by ANAHEIM or persons other than CONSULTANT, is waived against CONSULTANT and ANAHEIM assumes full responsibility for such changes unless ANAHEIM has given CONSULTANT prior notice and has received from CONSULTANT written consent for such changes.
16.4 The CONSULTANT shall establish an escrow account that includes (a t a minimum) the data files associated with ANAHEIM, a data dictionary, decryption keys, credentials to the data and an unencrypted monthly data dump in a readable format (i.e. .sql or .csv) that must be uploaded within five (5) days after the end of each month during the term of the contract and in the month following that last month of the Agreement. In addition to providing the escrow agent with monthly back -up, the CONSULTANT shall provide the escrow agent with the complete program listings and softwar e editions for the permit management system. The CONSULTANT shall provide the escrow agent with updated program listings and software for all program changes and modifications during the term of the Agreement, and shall
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17. CONFIDENTIALITY
All documents, including drafts, preliminary drawings or plans, notes , ideas and communications that result from the Services provided under this Agreement, shall be kept confidential by CONSULTANT unless ANAHEIM authorizes, in writing , the release of said information.
18. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNITY
CONSULTANT shall defend and indemnify ANAHEIM, its agents, officers, representatives and employees against any and all liability, including costs, f or infringement of any United States’ letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product or documents provided by CONSULTANT to ANAHEIM pursuant to this Agreement.
19. RECORDS
CONSULTANT shall keep reco rds and invoices in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures and disbursements charged to ANAHEIM, for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to CONSULTANT under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable. CONSULTANT shall allow a represent ative of ANAHEIM to examine, audit and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created , pursuant to this Agreement , during regular business hours. CONSULTANT shall allow inspection of all work, data, Documents, proceedings and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to CONSULTANT under this Agreement.
20. WITHHOLDINGS
ANAHEIM may withhold payment to CONSULTANT of any disputed sums until satisfaction of the dispute wi th respect to such payment. Such withholding shall not be deemed to constitute a failure to pay according to the terms of this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not
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discontinue work as a result of such withholding. CONSULTANT shall have an immediate right to appeal to the City Manager or his/her designee with respect to such disputed sums.
CONSULTANT shall be entitled to receive interest on any withheld sums at the rate of return that ANAHEIM earned on its investments during the time period, from the date of w ithholding of any amounts found to have been improperly withheld.
21. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
In the event of errors or omissions that are due to the negligence or professional inexperience of CONSULTANT which result in expense to ANAHEIM greater than what would have resulted if there were not errors or omissions in the work accomplished by CONSULTANT, the additional cost and expense shall be borne by CONSULTANT. Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit ANAHEIM’s rights under the law or any other se ctions of this Agreement.
22. ANAHEIM'S RIGHT TO EMPLOY OTHER CONSULTANTS
CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement and the provision of services hereunder are nonexclusive and that ANAHEIM may enter into similar agreements with other entities for the provision of similar services.
23. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
CONSULTANT or its employees may be subject to the provisions of the California Political Reform Act of 1974 (the "Act"), which: (1) requires such persons to disclose any financial inte rest that may foreseeably be materially affected by the work performed under this Agreement; and (2) prohibits such persons from making, or participating in making, decisions that will foreseeably financially affect such interest.
If subject to the Act, CONSULTANT shall conform to all requirements of the Act. Failure to do so constitutes a material breach and is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement by ANAHEIM. CONSULTANT shall indemnify and hold harmless ANAHEIM for any and all claims for damages resulting from CONSULTANT’s violation of this Section
24. NOTICES
All notices, demands or other writings to be made, given or sent hereunder, or
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which may be so given or made or sent by either ANAHEIM or CONSULTANT to the other shall be deemed to have been given when in writing and personally delivered or if mailed on the third (3rd) day after being deposited in the United States mail, certified or registered, postage prepaid, and addressed to the respective Parties at the following addresses:
If to ANAHEIM: City Clerk
City of Anaheim
200 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Anaheim, California 92805
FAX No. (714) 765-4105
With copies to: Director of Public Works
City of Anaheim
200 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Anaheim, California 92805
FAX No. (714) 765-5161
To CONSULTANT: Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Attention: Tim Erney
750 The City Drive S, Suite 410
Orange, California 92868
[email protected]
25. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT
25.1 Events of Default.
.01 For purposes of this Section 2 5, the word “Default” shall mean the failure of CONSULTANT to perform any of CONSULTANT’s duties or obligations or the breach by CONSULTANT of any of the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. In addition, CONSULTANT shall be deemed to be in Default upon CONSULTANT’s (i) application for, consent to, or suffering of, the appointment of a receiver, trustee or liquidator for all or a su bstantial portion of its assets; (ii) making a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; (iii) being adjudged bankrupt ; (iv) filing a voluntary petition or suffering an involuntary petition under any bankruptcy, arrangement, reorganization or insolvency law (unless in the case of an involuntary petition, the same is dismissed within thirty (30) days of such filing) ; or (v) suffering or permitting to continue unstayed a nd in effect for fifteen (15) consecutive days any attachment, levy, execution or seizure of all or a substantial portion of CONSULTANT’s assets or of CONSULTANT’s interests hereunder.
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.02 ANAHEIM shall not be deemed to be in Default in the performance of any obligation required to be performed by ANAHEIM hereunder unless and until ANAHEIM has failed to perform such obligation for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice from CONSULTANT specifying in reasonable detail the nature and extent of any such failure; provided, however, that if the nature of ANAHEIM’s obligation is such that more than thirty (30) days are required for its performance, then ANAHEIM shall not be deemed to be in Default if ANAHEIM shall commence to cure such pe rformance within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently prosecute the same to completion.
25.2 Immediate Termination for CONSULTANT’s Default. In the event of any Default by CONSULTANT, ANAHEIM may immediately terminate this Agreement. S uch termination shall be effective immediately upon receipt by CONSULTANT of written notice from ANAHEIM. In such event, CONSULTANT shall have no further rights hereunder, and ANAHEIM shall have all other rights and remedies as provided by law.
25.3 Termination Without Cause. ANAHEIM may terminate this Agreement at any time without the necessity of cause or Default by giving seven (7) days notice in writing to CONSULTANT. In such event, the Parties shall have no further rights hereunder, except that CONSULTANT shall be paid for all services adequately rendered prior to such termination.
CONSULTANT may not terminate this Agreement except for cause.
26. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS
CONSULTANT shall at its own cost and expense comply with all statutes, ordinances, regulations and requirements of all governmental entities, including federal, state, county or municipal, whether now in force or hereinafter enacted. In addition, all work prepared by CONSULTANT shall conform to applicable local , county, stat e and federal laws, rules, regulations and permit requirements and be subject to approval of the Project Administrator.
27. WAIVER
A waiver by either Party of any breach, of any term, covenant or condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant or condition contained herein, whether of the same or a different character.
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28. INTEGRATED CONTRACT
This Agreement and the E xhibits hereto cont ain the entire agreement of ANAHEIM and CONSULTANT with respect to the matters covered hereby, and no agreement, statement or promise made by either ANAHEIM or CONSULTANT which is not contained herein, shall be valid or binding. No prior agreement, understanding or representation pertai ning to any such matter shall be effective for any purpose.
29. CONFLICTS OR INCONSISTENCIES
In the event there are any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Agreement and the Exhibits, or any other attachments attached hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
30. INTERPRETATION
Each Party acknowledges that he/she/it has had the benefit of advice of competent legal counsel with respect to its decision to enter this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted to gi ve effect to their fair meaning and shall be construed as prepared by both Parties.
31. AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both CONSULTANT and ANAHEIM and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
32. SEVERABILITY
If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of its terms and provisions to persons and circumstances other than those to which it has been held invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
33. REMEDIES CUMULATIVE
The remedies given to ANAHEIM and CONSULTANT herein shall be cumulative and are given without impairing any other rights given A NAHEIM or
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CONSULTANT by statute or law now existing or hereafter enacted and the exercise on any one (1) remedy by A NAHEIM or CONSULTANT shall not exclude the exercise of any other remedy.
34. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
The Parties intend that neither rights nor remedies be granted to any third party as a beneficiary of this Agreement or of any covenant, duty, o bligation or undertaking established herein.
35. CONTROLLING LAW AND VENUE
The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement and all matters relating to it and any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Orange.
36. DISCRIMINATION
CONSULTANT agrees not to discriminate against any person or class of persons by reason of sex, color, race, creed, religion, marital status, handicap, ancestry , national origin or other prohibited basis in its provision of S ervices or hiring of subcontractors or employees. To the extent this Agreement provides that CONSULTANT offer accommodations or services to the public, such accommodations or servic es shall be offered by CONSULTANT to the public on fair and reasonable terms.
37. AUTHORITY
Each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of a corporation, nonprofit corporation, partnership or other entity or organization, represents and warrants the he or she is duly authorized t o execute and deliver this Agreement on behalf of such entity or organization and that this Agreement is binding upon the same in accordance with its terms. CONSULTANT shall, at ANAHEIM’s request, deliver a certified copy of it governing board’s resolutio n or certificate authorizing or evidencing such execution.
38. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be effective on the date on which this Agreement is executed by ANAHEIM (“Effective Date”).
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed on the dates hereinafter respectively set forth.
CITY OF ANAHEIM,
DATE: ______________________ a municipal corporation
By: _____________________________
ATTEST:
“ANAHEIM”
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City Clerk of the City of Anaheim
DATE: ______________________
By: _____________________________
(Signature)
Title: ___________________________
Print Name: ______________________
“CONSULTANT”
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROBERT FABELA, CITY ATTORNEY
By: __________________________________
Bryn M. Morley
Deputy City Attorney
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Attachments: Exhibit "A" – Proposal
DECEMBER 7, 2023
PROPOSAL FOR THE
EVALUATION OF
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS IN
THE ANAHEIM RESORT
PREPARED FOR:
CITY OF ANAHEIM
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Anaheim Resort Pedestrian Study 1
December 7, 2023
Joe Alcock, Bid Contact
City of Anaheim
Department of Public Works
200 S. South Anaheim Boulevard, #276
Anaheim, California 92805
RE: PROPOSAL FOR THE EVALUATION OF
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENT
OPTIONS IN THE ANAHEIM RESORT
1. EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
The Anaheim Resort consists of a complex network of travel patterns, including driving, walking, transit buses and shuttles, and biking to, from and within the area. Although vehicular activity dominates the transportation system, the high volume of pedestrians results in safety concerns and competing demands for roadway and intersection capacity. As these pedestrians typically involve outside visitors, large groups, and families with strollers or walking assistance devices, ensuring pedestrian access and safety is paramount. By enhancing pedestrian management, focused on implementing a series of pedestrian bridges, it would be possible to truly improve pedestrian circulation and operations for vehicles and transit.
Based on our collective knowledge of the project, the study area and similar efforts, the following are the five “must-haves” for the successful delivery of the Evaluation of Pedestrian Circulation Improvement Options in The Anaheim Resort study (The Study):
1/ Transparency. A clear process with conclusions supported by fact, not opinion, will build trust with the public. All assumptions, data sources, methodologies, and approaches will be reviewed and vetted by the City and key stakeholders such as the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) Transportation Committee and the Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN).
2/ Well-defined project goals. A vetted and adopted set of project goals, through a consensus-established Purpose & Need Statement is paramount to ensure that the project
team and stakeholders are in alignment with problems that are being addressed and the objectives of the study.
3/ Creativity. The streets and sidewalks in The Anaheim Resort are challenging with significant spatial limitations and restrictions on physical conditions. Creativity will be needed to come up with realistic solutions that will be used by pedestrians while not negatively affecting other users. 4/ Understanding of the area and its users. Activity
levels and travel patterns will be changing with multiple future projects in the area, including DisneylandForward, Advancing Neighborhood Networks for All (ANNA), and
new hotel/commercial developments. The Study will need to understand current travel patterns and how these patterns will change in the future.
CONTENTS
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMAR Y 1
2. EXPERIENCE 3
3. PRO JECT TEAM 4
4. PRO JECT SCHEDULE 7
5. PRO JECT MANAGEMENT 9
6. RESOURCE MANA GEMENT 16
7. EXPERIENCE 17
8. C OST PROPOSAL 20
9. SCHEDULE OF HOURLY
RATES 21
10. REFERENCES 23
11. RFP EXCEPTIONS OR
ALTERNATIVES 24
5/ Inclusive outreach. The provision of pedestrian bridges will affect residents, visitors, business owners, city departments, and other stakeholders. The Study will need to make sure all of these groups are heard from and included in the process.
Combined, the consultant team led by Kittelson & Associates, Inc. (Kittelson Team) is the only team that can deliver on each of these five elements. This is substantiated through our long history of working in the study area, our national research, our award-winning pedestrian bridge designs, our state-of-the- practice pedestrian flow modeling and management plans, and our track record for meaningful engagement with stakeholders.
The Kittelson Team is composed of the following four main consultants:
/ Kittelson & Associates, Inc. (Kittelson) , a national transportation planning and engineering firm with a long- history of developing data-driven active transportation and infrastructure projects, including recent and relevant experience in The Anaheim Resort area.
/ TYLin, world-renowned bridge architects and engineers who have designed iconic pedestrian bridges that fit seamlessly with the surrounding context and have been constructed
across California and internationally.
/ Sam Schwartz, a transportation consultant that specializes in pedestrian modeling and developing pedestrian
management and wayfinding plans to address highly-visible tourist areas and special event pedestrian flows.
/ MBI Media (MBI), experts in local and regional public outreach and engagement who have already established
trust and relationships with key stakeholders and the public in the project areas.
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To complement our subconsultant team we have added
additional support from technical specialists for the detailed engineering studies. These include the following consultants:
Laurel Civil & Environmental Consultants for Initial
Site Assessment (ISA) Document and Hazardous Material
Identification, Lurch Bates for Elevator Studies, Monument for Right-of-Way Data Sheets, NOVA for Geotechnical
Engineering, Materials Testing and Special Inspections, and VCS Environmental for Cultural and Paleontology.
The Kittelson Team will be led by Tim Erney, Senior Principal at Kittelson and lead of its Southern California region. Tim has been working in Orange County for over 15 years, including ongoing projects within Anaheim and direct experience working with staff from multiple City departments. Tim will be supported by a senior leadership team of technical experts, plus technical specialists in all key project areas.
As a long-term Orange County resident, and someone who
travels through The Anaheim Resort area on a weekly basis, I am personally vested in the successful delivery of this project.
Given its importance to the City and area residents, employees, and visitors, I commit to this project as my number one priority throughout its duration.
We acknowledge receipt of Addendum #1 dated October
31, 2023. Kittelson and our subcontractors accept the terms and conditions of the contract as presented in the RFP.
Kittelson will furnish and maintain Commercial General
Liability, Comprehensive Automobile Liability, and Worker’s Compensation Insurance as specified in the RFP. Kittelson has no pending litigation that could affect the viability of our proposal, continuance of existing contracts, and operation or financial stability. This proposal shall remain valid for a period of 180 days. Until such time that the City Council awards the contract, Kittelson agrees that its proposal shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior written approval of the City of Anaheim. Kittelson’s Non-Collusion Affidavit is uploaded to PlanetBids under General Attachments.
I attest I am authorized to bind Kittelson to a contract for the execution of the work and/or delivery of products.
SINCERELY ,
TIM ERNEY
Consultant Project Manager and Senior Principal
KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
750 The City Drive S, Suite 410
Orange, CA 92868
[email protected]
Work on this project will be performed primarily from
the following locations:
Kittelson
Kittelson maintains a ‘One Firm, Many Locations’ philosophy and our 25 offices function as one interconnected resource pool. While work under this contract will be performed primarily from our Orange and San Diego offices at the addresses below, nationwide advisors may be tapped to lend their expertise.
Learn more about our additional office locations at:
www.kittelson.com\offices.
750 The City Drive South, Suite 410, Orange, CA 92868
3919 30th Street, Suite 107, San Diego, CA 92104
TYLin
20 Pacifica, Suite 350, Irvine, CA 92618
404 Camino del Rio South, Suite 700, San Diego, CA 92108 707 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 4900, Los Angeles, CA 90017 3633 East Inland Empire Boulevard, Suite 700, Ontario, CA 91764 Sam Schwartz
707 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 4900, Los Angeles, CA 90017 1111 Broadway #2150, Oakland, CA 94607
322 Eighth Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001
MBI Media
100 S. Citrus Avenue, #206, Covina, CA 91723
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KATELLA
CONVENTION
HARBOR
ORANGEWOOD
HASTER
DISNEYLAND
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BALL RD
WEST
HOTEL
DISNEY
MANCHESTER
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DISNEY TOY
STORY LOT
Future DisneylandForward Development
Future Katella Gateway Development
Other planned developments
DISNEYLAND/CALIFORNIA
ADVENTURE
ANAHEIM
CONVENTION
CENTER
Potential pedestrian bridge location
Project Study Area
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2. E XPERIENCE
This section highlights the experience of each member of the Kittelson Team, focused on our collective history of preparing pedestrian studies and bridge designs.
Kittelson & Associates, Inc. (Kittelson) has provided
transportation engineering, planning, and research services to public agencies and private organizations since 1985. An S-Corporation, the firm was established in Portland, OR, where it remains headquartered. Today, Kittelson has a staff of over 350 in 25 offices across the U.S., including four offices in California (Orange, San Diego, Oakland, and Sacramento). With this breadth of staffing, Kittelson is able to meet client needs with national expertise and local experience.
Kittelson’s regional headquarters, located in the City of Orange, California was established in 2014 and is staffed by engineers and planners who have been providing traffic engineering/ operations, safety and multimodal planning services to cities and agencies throughout Southern California. Through this work, Kittelson has developed deep familiarity with local, regional, and state transportation engineering and design requirements, including best practices and context-sensitive treatments.
We have worked with multiple cities and regional agencies to plan, evaluate, design, and environmentally clear new active transportation facilities and enhancements to the transportation networks. Through these efforts, Kittelson strives to promote safe access for all user groups, address equity and diversity in planning and design, and planning for future mobility services.
Subconsultant Team Members
BRIDGE CONCEPT/DESIGN, TECHNICAL
STUDIES
Founded in 1954, TYLin is an internationally recognized, full- service infrastructure engineering firm with more than 3,200 employees in in 65 offices, including over 280 engineers and technicians in Southern California. TYLin’s company history is proudly rooted in bridges, with the firm being founded by Tung- Yen Lin, called the “Father of Prestressed Concrete.” The first use of prestressed concrete in the western US was a TYLin-designed pedestrian bridge, still in use today, crossing the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena.
With over 100 pedestrian bridges completed around the world, TYLin has a reputation for providing iconic designs using materials that meet client and stakeholder needs, bringing innovation and technical excellence to every project. The facilities TYLin helps to create and/or improve range from local streets and intersections, to highways and freeways, as well as iconic signature structures. TYLin has a team of civil engineers and designers who provide the full range of specialty services for project initiation and development, plus environmental specialists who are experienced in delivering transportation projects through the environmental review and approval phases.
PEDESTRIAN
CIRCULATION PLAN
Sam Schwartz is a 150-person
firm with a talented team of
professional planners, engineers,
designers, and data scientists in
eight offices around the United States: New York City, Jersey City, Chicago, Washington D.C., Oakland, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Tampa. With over 26 years of practice on a wide array of complex transportation issues and development strategies, Sam Schwartz is the national leader in multimodal urban mobility.
Sam Schwartz pedestrian planning and engineering services include developing active design policies for the built environment, including enforcement and education. Our
designs focus on the equitable allocation of the public right- of-way to meet the needs of all street users, particularly the most vulnerable, resulting in calmer, safer streets. We strive to integrate safer pedestrian and bicycle networks into our cities to encourage walking and bicycling. Coupled with Sam Schwartz’ transportation and traffic experience, our approach to active transportation projects is holistic and inseparable from a complete transportation network.
OUTREACH AND
COORDINATION
With more than 34 years of expertise,
MBI Media (MBI) has taken part in
some of California’s most high-profile infrastructure projects, facilitating community dialogue about complex and sensitive issues throughout the planning, environmental and construction phases. Our team of professionals is made up of individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds, allowing MBI to provide a wide range of strategic communications services that are strategic, innovative, and effective.
From 2019 to 2021, MBI staff was responsible for spearheading and leading all outreach for the City of Anaheim’s Resort Area Mobility Plan. In recent years, the firm has also led public engagement campaigns for the City of Irvine’s One Irvine Neighborhood Revitalization Program and multiple strategic planning studies with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), which demonstrate our ability to connect with local cities and stakeholder groups.
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Kittelson has identified a team of transportation planners, traffic/civil/structural engineers, technical, and coordination/facilitation experts to support the City of Anaheim. The organization chart below illustrates the proposed organization of the Team into four main subject areas, each with a designated Task Lead.
Resumes for these personnel may be found in the Appendix.
3. P ROJECT TEAM
Existing/Future
Conditions and Needs
Analysis
Michael Sahimi, AICP
Pedestrian Conditions
Samantha Liu
Pedestrian Flow Modeling
Dorottya Miketa, AICP, PP (SS)
Pedestrian Circulation Plan
Stephanie Shaw (SS)
Data Collection
Karen Phan
GIS/Visualization
Steve Rhyne
Bridge Technical Studies
Ryan Lau, PE (TYL)
Traffic Engineering
Fernando Sotelo, TE
Environmental
Alicia Lemke (TYL)
Vendors
Laurel CEC
Lerch Bates
Monument
NOVA
Bridge Concepts and
Design
Stéphane Dulor, PE, DBIA
(TYL)
Bridge Architecture
Noel Shamble, AIA, NCARB,
EIT (TYL)
Concept Screening
Chris Romano, AICP, LEED
AP
Performance Analysis
Marissa Tucker-Bórquez
Outreach and
Engagement
Brad Jensen (MBI)
Liz Mazariegos (MBI)
Anaheim Project Manager
Joe Alcock
Technical Resources
QA/QC Manager |
Project Principal
Vamshi Yellisetty, AICP, PTP
Expert Panel
Nick Foster, AICP, RSP
John Paul Wessner, PLA
Matt Braughton, RSP
Consultant Project Manager
Tim Erney
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TIM ERNEY
CONSULTANT PROJECT MANAGER (KITTELSON)
Tim Erney will serve as the overall Consultant Project Manager for the Study. He will be the primary point of contact and represent the consultant team for all administrative and contractual discussions. Tim has more than 25 years of experience with planning and engineering projects throughout California, including 15 years of experience in Anaheim. His primary focus has been on managing multimodal access and circulation studies, sustainable transportation practices, VMT analysis and reduction measures, TDM programs, parking evaluations, pedestrian and bicycle reviews, and data collection programs. Additionally, his experience includes detailed technical analyses of roadway and pedestrian facilities, including travel demand forecasting, modal split analyses, traffic diversion, and operational analyses. He has experience coordinating with local and regional agencies throughout Southern California, including the City of Anaheim, Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN), OCTA, and Metrolink. Through these efforts, Tim has developed strong working relationships with agency staff, stakeholders and the public, and has a track-record for delivering complex projects within schedule and budget.
Availability: 35%
MICHAEL SAHIMI, AICP
EXISTING/FUTURE CONDITIONS AND NEEDS ANALYSIS TASK
LEAD
Michael is a senior transportation planner with experience in safety analysis and active transportation plans and policies. Michael’s work has included preparing conceptual bicycle and pedestrian improvement designs, managing data collection programs, conducting bicycle and pedestrian safety analyses, and developing citywide active transportation plans. His safety work has included conducting both citywide as well as site-specific multimodal analyses and developing recommended improvements to reduce conflicts between bicyclists, pedestrians, and motor vehicles. He also has experience in community outreach, traffic operations, environmental analysis, circulation studies, and parking studies. Michael is currently the Project Manager for the updated Circulation Element of the City of Anaheim’s General Plan, through which he has gained consensus on goals/policies/actions to improve multimodal connectivity throughout the City.
Availability: 30%
INTRODUCTIONS TO KEY PERSONNEL
The following presents major roles and key staff within the Kittelson Team. Resumes for these personnel may be found in the Appendix.
Vamshi Yellisetty, AICP, PTP
QA/QC Manager | Project Principal
Vamshi balances planning, out-of-the-box ideas, engineering, GIS, and technical know how to create transportation improvement solutions that work. His specialized skills include multimodal planning, traffic analysis, technical data collection and analysis, database development, developing innovative methodologies to identify system deficiencies and improvement scenarios, evaluating system performance, and formulating transportation plans. Vamshi serves as Kittelson’s West Region quality manager for our active transportation and multimodal circulation projects. In this role, he functions as a liaison between the project team and our clients to ensure delivery of quality studies that are defensible, accurate, and implementable.
Availability: 30%
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RYAN LAU, PE
BRIDGE TECHNICAL STUDIES TASK LEAD
Ryan Lau has 15 years of transportation engineering experience and has served as the project manager and lead project engineer on numerous highway/freeway improvements, local street projects, and grade separations. He has delivered projects ranging from preliminary project studies to final plans, specifications, and estimates. Ryan has extensive experience leading multidiscipline teams, coordinating with clients, stakeholder agencies, and subconsultants, as well as managing scope, schedules, and budgets. In addition, Ryan routinely works with cities and agencies to deliver projects through the Caltrans project initiation, technical study, and environmental phases, having successfully delivered multiple PID, PSR/PR and PA/ED documents in partnership with Caltrans District 12. Ryan also maintains a strong relationship with the technical subconsultants that conduct the specialty studies required for these efforts.
Availability: 60%
STÉPHANE DULOR, PE, DBIA
BRIDGE CONCEPTS AND DESIGN TASK LEAD
Stéphane Dulor is a Senior Project Manager at TYLin and manages the Bridge Services group in Orange County, Los Angeles, and Inland Empire. His 26 years of experience spans all aspects of bridge engineering, structural design, and project management for pedestrian, highway, and transit projects, with a special emphasis on projects with complex bridge structures. Stéphane has led and delivered projects through the entire Caltrans project development process, including authoring Caltrans Design Standard Decision Documents, Project Study Reports (PSR), Project Reports (PR) and has served as engineer of record for final design projects. He has led high-profile structural assignments and has served as Project Manager on multiple projects delivered by multi-disciplinary teams.
Availability: 60%
BRAD JENSEN
OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT TASK LEAD (MBI)
Brad Jenson will serve as task lead for outreach and engagement services for all elements of the Study. He will be responsible for overall direction and strategy of the community outreach task, including the development of the outreach plans, preparation of all meetings and events, surveys, and stakeholder relationships. Brad is well-known for his ability to conceptualize and implement innovative outreach and engagement activities to help ensure participation from a diverse cross- section. These have included both in-person and virtual events, including livestreams, podcasts, recorded videos, and interactive games. Brad has been a local in Orange County for the majority of his life and is intimately familiar with the region and the current transportation networks. He has worked on multiple projects within the City of Anaheim, including the Resort District Mobility Plan and Anaheim Rapid Connection (ARC). Through these projects, Brad has already established a trusted relationship with the public in the study area, including nearby residents, business owners, and regular users of the transportation system.
Availability: 25%
CHRIS ROMANO, AICP, LEED AP
CONCEPT SCREENING TASK LEAD
Chris specializes in developing implementation-focused, community-driven, and context sensitive transportation solutions for all modes of travel. Chris has experience developing active transportation plans for urban areas across the country, including locations within California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida. He also has experience as a public agency employee at the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), where he managed six capital active transportation projects from planning through construction, comprising over 20 miles and $100 million under the SANDAG Bike Early Action Program. As part of these efforts, Chris has been responsible for recommending locally-preferred alternatives through comprehensive screening programs, establishing screening metrics that weigh key design and implementation elements. These skills are most evident in Chris’s recent work with the Town of Gilbert Transportation Master Plan, for which he was instrumental in identifying and prioritizing connections and gaps, developing trail typologies and design guidance, and developing an action plan of priority improvements.
Availability: 25%
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4. P ROJECT SCHEDULE
We have developed a detailed schedule for the project that illustrates the weekly activities and timetables for deliverables and review cycles. This schedule will be revised and finalized as part of Task 1.1. The following is a high-level summary of the durations for each project task and subtask.
The schedule was based on the assumption of a Notice to Proceed (NTP) on April 1, 2024 and an 22-month study duration, with project completion by February 1, 2026 (note that if the NTP is accelerated or delayed, all dates will be adjusted by the same amount). This schedule follows the City’s proposed timelines and includes all of the required deliverables. The Team will be happy to work with City staff to adjust the schedule, as needed, to meet any internal or external deadlines, or to adjust the timelines for individual tasks to better align with staff’s expectations.
Detailed schedule may be found at:
Anaheim - Evaluation of Pedestrian Circulation
Improvement Options in the Anaheim Resort
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For the development of the proposed schedule, the following assumptions were made:
/ A project Kick-Off Meeting will be scheduled for the first week after NTP.
/ Bi-weekly project management meetings will be held
between the Kittelson Team and the City’s project manager. / Invoices will be submitted monthly during the second week of the month.
/ Meetings will include the preparation and submittal of an agenda in advance and post-meeting meeting minutes to
summarize the results and action items.
/ PDT, Business Stakeholder and ATID Committee meetings will be scheduled approximately 2-4 weeks in advance.
/ To reduce the overall timeline, work will be conducted concurrently on non-sequential tasks.
/ A combined PSRE for all proposed bridge locations will be prepared.
/ All deliverables will include a Draft and Final version, with a two-week review period for the City of the initial Draft documents. For deliverables that have multiple iterations, a one-week review period has been assumed. Each round of
review will include a track-changes version of the deliverable, confirmation of the QA/QC process, and a response to
comment matrix.
In general, the major driver of the schedule is the number of review cycles of the key project elements: each significant step of the project includes meetings with a combination of the PDT, business stakeholders, ATID, and/or the public. The Team has identified the following opportunities to expedite some of the timeframes, which could reduce the schedule by 2 to 4 months:
/ Concurrent reviews by the PDT, Business Stakeholder group and the ADIT Committee
/ Expedited reviews of interim draft and final deliverables / Elimination of one round of the bridge concept plans (from four drafts to two or three drafts)
/ Elimination of one round of reviews of the PSRE document (from three drafts to two drafts)
Although the project will include multiple iterations of work products, the following are the key major deliverables and their delivery schedule:
Deliverable Anticipated Date for Final Document
Week of (duration in # of weeks)
Pedestrian Circulation Issues, Concerns and Needs Report July 8, 2024 (14 weeks) Purpose & Need Statement July 29, 2024 (11 weeks)
Pedestrian Circulation Plan July 29, 2024 (7 weeks)
Draft 1 Pedestrian Circulation Concepts August 9, 2024 (8 weeks) Draft 2 Pedestrian Circulation Concepts September 16, 2024 (7 weeks) Draft 3 Pedestrian Circulation Concepts November 18, 2024 (10 weeks) Screening Metrics December 2, 2024 (11 weeks)
Screening Report and Final Recommendations March 17, 2025 (16 weeks) Draft PSRE with Technical Studies June 2, 2035 (13 weeks) Final PSRE December 16, 2025 (28 weeks)
Final Report January 27, 2026 (6 weeks)
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5. PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
A strong and comprehensive project management approach
is critical to the successful delivery of this project. This will be built upon a thorough understanding of the project’s goals and concurrence on key assumptions and methodologies. In addition, the technical analysis and recommendations must be developed with transparency and adhere to a robust QA/QC program. The following sections highlight our project understanding, scope of work, and project management plan.
5.1 PROJECT
UNDERSTANDING
Since the establishment of the Anaheim Resort® Specific Plan (adopted in 1994 and last updated in 2012) and The Disneyland Resort Specific Plan (adopted in 1993 and last updated in 1996), the transportation network in the Anaheim Resort® area has primarily focused on facilitating access and circulation via private automobile; secondarily by transit and shuttles. As a result, the development pattern and design of the roadways are not conducive to the substantial volumes of pedestrians that are walking between the major destinations, parking facilities, hotels, and transit stops. This situation is heighted with special events, such as numerous major conferences at the Anaheim Convention Center, or after fireworks at Disneyland.
Pedestrians in the Anaheim Resort® typically involve people walking who are unfamiliar with the area, large groups, and multi-generational families with strollers or walking assistance devices. As a result, additional sidewalk and crosswalk widths provide the needed spaces, landscape strips provide buffers between fast moving traffic and people walking, and long pedestrian signal phases are needed to allow walkers to clear intersections.
The resulting combination of high traffic volumes and pedestrian activities have led to two significant challenges:
/ Long pedestrian phases at traffic signals, needed to
accommodate the width of the roadways and the volume
of pedestrians, result in congestion and delays to transit operations, plus the need to provide dedicated right-turn only lanes at intersections.
/ Safety concerns and the heightened potential for collisions, as demonstrated by the concentration of crashes at the
intersection of Katella/Harbor and where there are major pedestrian crossing locations. In particular, there are twice as many crashes that involved pedestrians in the Anaheim Resort® than in the City of Anaheim as a whole, and those crashes twice as frequently result in fatal/severe injury.
As part of the DisneylandForward project, Disney is required to construct at least one pedestrian bridge (and up to three) over Harbor Boulevard between Manchester Avenue and
Disney Way. Although the bridge(s) will address the busy pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard with the East Shuttle Area, the increase in activities in the area resulting from DisneylandForward and the numerous new
hotels and commercial spaces proposed in the area will likely worsen vehicular and safety concerns. As such, developing a comprehensive pedestrian plan, including a series of pedestrian bridges and a pedestrian wayfinding/management program, will help alleviate pedestrian crossing issues and improve overall circulation conditions.
The pedestrian plan must account for the significant variability of activity levels in the Anaheim Resort® area. In the study area, pedestrian volumes are highest on evenings and weekends, peaking mid-June through the start of September and on
holiday weekends. As such, a key decision point will be the determination of the “design day” of the pedestrian network – should the system be designed to accommodate typical
conditions or crush loads – like after fireworks on a Saturday in July – and how can flexibility be built into the network to accommodate special events?
The design and implementation of a system of pedestrian bridges within the study area will require a high level of creativity, given the limited available right-of-way, roadway widths, presence of curb-cuts and bus stops, design standards (including street trees), and activity levels. Additionally, the pedestrian bridges should have high-quality, unique designs, becoming iconic features of the district and helping to establish gateways that demarcate The Anaheim Resort Area as a special place.
Pedestrian Safety Hotspots
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5.2 APPROACH TO THE
STUDY
Based on our collective experience with similar studies and our familiarity with the Anaheim Resort®, we have identified five key steps of the Study. These elements are critical to determining the viability, requirements, and design components of feasible bridges that can be implemented.
1/ Determine the projected future pedestrian flows that would be expected to occur at each potential bridge location, including typical and peak demand levels.
2/ Develop a comprehensive pedestrian circulation plan
that optimizes existing pedestrian facilities and includes pedestrian bridges at high-intensity locations.
3/ Identify the design requirements and elements for
pedestrian bridges, such as the operational standards,
elevators/staircase/ramps, and dimensional constraints. 4/ Generate creative, yet implementable, concepts that span a range of costs and reflect the unique environment of the The Anaheim Resort.
5/ Provide sufficient level of engineering and design refinement to allow for the determination of potential effects to the built environment.
6/ Conduct robust stakeholder and public engagement (both in-person and virtual) to gain consensus on the circulation plan, bridge locations, design concepts, and means to
address engineering challenges.
The following sections present the highlights of our proposed scope of work to conduct the Study and incorporates the requirements included by the City in the Request for Proposals (RFP). Additional details on the scope will be documented in the Project Plan, which will be finalized as part of the initial Task 1.1.
Although innovative bridge designs can be developed, a level of engineering is necessary to ensure that they can be feasibly implemented. Robust technical studies will need to be prepared consistent with City standards and California-specific design and operational requirements. These will include reviews of elements such as historic and cultural resources, visual quality, stormwater, geotechnical, and hazardous materials. Preparing these studies consistent with Caltrans standards and requirements will help facilitate their review and simplify future project development phases.
In addition to the potential impacts discovered during the technical studies, identifying the level of environmental review is important to understanding the project approval process.
The new Section 21080.25 of the California Public Resources Code allows for “pedestrian and bicycle facilities that improve safety, access or mobility, including new facilities, within the public right-of-way” to be statutorily exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As such, a key component of the project implementation plan will be to determine whether the proposed pedestrian bridges meet the requirements of the statute and thus we can accelerate the environmental phase.
Besides the technical and engineering requirements, the most important component of this project will be the support and buy-in from stakeholders, including City departments, the business community, and people who travel through the area every day. Engagement activities and meeting people where they live, work, and play are important components of the outreach plan. Key stakeholders will need to review and approve significant facets of the project to ensure that the final recommendations are implementable and will be utilized to the maximum extent.
Post-COVID, the format and level of interest in outreach and public engagement events has changed. More active means to reach out to the public will be needed, such as partnerships with local Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), bicycle/pedestrian advocacy groups, neighborhood councils, and Council District 4 representatives. Virtual meetings can help supplement in-person activities by giving those who are not able to attend in-person events an opportunity to learn about the project and provide meaningful input.
Pedestrian Crossing Challenges
Along Harbor Boulevard
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SAMPLE PROJECT ISSUES MAP
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SCOPE OF WORK
To facilitate the tracking of milestones and the overall project workflow, we have separated work elements into additional tasks and subtasks. In addition, we have highlighted project enhancements tasks that the Team believes will materially improve the project process and help reach consensus. These are summarized below.
1.0 Project Management
Active project management will set the analysis framework, communication, QA/QC, and documentation plans for the
duration of the project. As the Kittelson Team project manager, Tim will work closely with City staff to ensure that the project meets the overall scope, schedule and budget. This will be conducted with the following four elements:
1.1 Pr epare and Submit Project Plan
/ Kittelson will develop and finalize a comprehensive project management, documentation, and communications plan.
1.2 D evelop and Implement QA/QC Plan
/ Kittelson will customize our firmwide Quality Management System (QMS) process for the project, ensuring all
deliverables adhere to our QA/QC requirements.
1.3 I nternal Team Meetings
/ Kittelson will organize and host bi-weekly internal
coordination meetings with the City’s management team.
1.4 M onthly Invoices
/ Kittelson will submit monthly invoices with detailed progress reports.
2.0 Develop, Review, Screen, and Assess
the Feasibility of Potential Circulation
Concepts in the Resort
All components of the comprehensive pedestrian circulation plan will be developed as part of this task, including the evaluation, planning, design, and outreach required to reach consensus and approvals.
2.1 Data Collection
Obtaining, compiling and reviewing key pedestrian,
development, and safety data will allow the Team to best understand and plan for future pedestrian activities and where pedestrian bridges would add the most value to the city and their users.
/ 2.1.1 Review Previous Studies: The Team will review City documents relevant to the project and the study area and prepare a database of applicable standards/policies and usable intersection and pedestrian data. Publicly-available data from Disney will be reviewed to determine their hourly, daily, and monthly attendance trends so that seasonal
variation and peak activity times can be addressed.
/ 2.1.2 Conduct Additional Pedestrian Counts: New
weekday and weekend pedestrian counts will be conducted to ensure coverage of the current pedestrian paths of travel and peak activity periods (up to 10 locations and two 3-hour periods are assumed).
/ 2.1.3 Assess Change in Patterns with New Developments:
Future pedestrian volumes in the study area will be
estimated using information from Task 2.1.1 and our internal estimates of pedestrian activity levels associated with planned and approved developments.
/ 2.1.4 Identify High Volume Locations, Pedestrian
Circulation Issues, Concerns and Needs: The Team will
develop a pedestrian flow model to estimate the major
origin/destination (O/D) pairs and likely paths of travel in the future. The Team will also map collision data from Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) to identify safety hot-spots. From this data and supplemental
observations, pedestrian issues, concerns, and needs will be identified and mapped.
/ 2.1.5 Identify and Recommend Priority Circulation Areas:
Based on the information and analysis conducted in the
above tasks, the key pedestrian connection locations will be identified and ranked based on their relative importance. / 2.1.6 Create Pedestrian Circulation Plan: The Team will prepare a Pedestrian Circulation Plan for the Resort Area, including the identification of locations where pedestrian bridges should be considered.
Project Enhancement: The Team will host a walking
tour of the study area with members of the City and
consultant team. The purpose of this tour will be to
collectively discuss and identify major pedestrian
crossing locations, conflict points, locations
of concerns, geometric or built-environment
constraints, and other key factors that will influence
the planned improvements.
Project Enhancement: The Team recommends
the development of a pedestrian management/
wayfinding plan to better organize pedestrian flows,
allowing the usage of the future pedestrian bridges
to be optimized and the facilities right-sized for
both typical and peak activity levels. This additional
task will substantially enhance the subsequent
planning and design processes and maximize the
benefit of the City’s investments.
Replica O/D Model
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2.2 Develop Purpose and Need
A strong Purpose & Need (P&N) statement is a critical element to guide the overall framework of the Study and ensure
consistency in the direction the entire project team.
/ 2.2.1 Prepare Draft Purpose & Need Statement: The P&N statement will be developed based on historical information and research conducted, and consistent with the Caltrans P&N framework.
/ 2.2.2 PDT Meeting #1: The existing conditions analysis and the Draft P&N will be presented to the PDT at the first PDT meeting for their review and input.
/ 2.2.3 Prepare Final Purpose & Need Statement: Based on comments received from the PDT, the P&N Statement will
be finalized, and transmitted to all parties involved in the project.
2.3 Develop Initial Pedestrian Concepts
The Team will engage in a multi-step process to develop innovative, implementable, and cost-effective pedestrian bridges ideas, based on inspiring (yet practical) design elements and utilizing input from a wide range of stakeholders.
/ 2.3.1 Develop List of Assumptions and Design
Requirements: The basis of design, including the applicable engineering standards and city/state requirements will be compiled to catalog the parameters, standards, and features that the pedestrian bridges must adhere to.
/ 2.3.2 Identify Typical Bridge Components: The Team will compile a database and image library of the major bridge components (e.g., footing, support columns, staircases, walls) and size requirements (e.g., widths needed to maintain acceptable level of service (LOS)) to determine the range in designs, sizes, aesthetic treatments, and costs.
/ 2.3.3 Develop High-Level Screening Process and Conduct Initial Screening of Individual Bridge Components:
This early screening process, conducted with City staff, will allow the Team to determine a toolbox of the key bridge components that will be used in each design.
/ 2.3.4 Identify Three Potential Concepts per Location:
At each of the five potential bridge locations, the Team will develop three conceptual bridge concepts on a sketch-
planning basis, applying the design requirements and
toolbox documented in earlier tasks. These will include different ranges in costs and design treatments.
/ 2.3.5 Prepare Draft 1 Concept Plans: The Team will work with City staff to review the concepts developed and will fully render the recommended concepts for each bridge location. / 2.3.6 PDT Meeting #2: The Draft 1 concept plans will be presented to the PDT at the second PDT meeting for their review and input.
/ 2.3.7 Revise and Prepare Draft 2 Concept Plans: The Team will review with the City feedback received by the PDT and make necessary revisions to generate the Draft 2 concept plans.
/ 2.3.8 Business Stakeholder Meeting #1: The Team will organize and host a meeting with the business stakeholders to obtain their on-the-ground perspectives on the viability, opportunities, and challenges with the first set of pedestrian bridge concepts.
/ 2.3.9 Public Meeting #1: The Team will organize and
host the first public meeting to solicit feedback from local residents, employees, and visitors on the Existing Conditions and initial bridge concept plans. Based on the draft schedule, this meeting could be held in conjunction with the City’s Fall Festival. The meeting will include interactive activities and education about the project.
/ 2.3.10 Revise and Prepare Draft 3 Concept Plans: Based on feedback from business stakeholders and the public, the Team will create the third draft of the concept plans.
Our bridge designers and engineering
experts will research and document the
following design requirements:
• ADA requirements (stairs, ramps,
escalators and/or elevators)
• ROW needs
• Utility requirements
• Length limits for single-span bridges
• Vertical clearance requirements
• Landscape buffers
• Pedestrian operation analysis
methodology
• Target pedestrian LOS for the walkway
and vertical circulation
The Team will use the Highway Capacity
Manual (HCM) pedestrian level of service
analysis methodology and other relevant
pedestrian analyses to determine the
required width of each bridge walkway and
vertical circulation elements to achieve the
City’s operational standards, accounting
for the projected future pedestrian flows
and implementation of management/
wayfinding plans. These required sizes will
be the basis for all later design efforts.
For the purpose of this proposal, it is
assumed the Pedestrian Circulation
Plan will include recommendations
for pedestrian bridges at all five study
locations. These are assumed to be
carried forward through subsequent
project phases.
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2.4 Determine Recommended Concepts
Through a comprehensive screening and review process,
the bridge concepts will be refined and finalized by the Team: aesthetics, feasibility, constructability, fundability, and acceptability will all be taken into consideration.
/ 2.4.1 Develop Draft Screening Metrics: The Team will
propose and recommend metrics to screen the concepts
into bridges that could be implemented. It is anticipated that this will be a two-step process with a high-level fatal flaw assessment followed by a detailed technical evaluation. / 2.4.2 PDT Meeting #3: In addition to a summary of the business community and public inputs, the Draft 3 concepts, screening process, and the proposed screening criteria will be presented for review and concurrence.
/ 2.4.3 Revise and Prepare Draft Final Concept Plans and Screening Metrics: The Team will incorporate the feedback provided during the third PDT meeting and revise the
concepts and screening process/metrics accordingly.
/ 2.4.4 Conduct Screening and Recommend Feasible
Concepts: Using the final screening metrics and process, the Team will screen the pedestrian bridge concepts and identify the recommended set of feasible alternatives.
/ 2.4.5 PDT Meeting #4: The results of the screening
process will be presented to the PDT to obtain input on the recommendations and address questions on the screening
process and results.
/ 2.4.6 Revise and Prepare Final Screening and
Recommended Feasible Concepts: The Team will address
the input received by the PDT and finalize the screening and recommendations on the bridge locations and concepts.
/ 2.4.7 ATID Committee Meeting #1: The results of the
study to-date, focused on the final recommendations of the screening process, will be presented to the ATID Committee for review.
/ 2.4.8 Finalize Screening and Recommended Feasible
Concepts: The Team will incorporate the inputs from the ATID Committee and finalize the screening process and
results; at this point, final recommendations will be made.
2.5 Detailed Technical Evaluation
Comprehensive technical studies are used to provide useful information to identify potential impacts to the City and users of the Resort Area.
/ 2.5.1 Conduct Technical Studies: The appropriate technical studies will be conducted for each location where pedestrian bridges are recommended, and prepared consistent
with the standard Caltrans Project Study Report / Project Development Support (PSR/PDS) process.
/ 2.5.2 Finalize Scope, Schedule, and Costs to PSRE Level:
The Team will confirm the scope, schedule, and costs of the pedestrian bridges as input into the PSRE document
/ 2.5.3 Determine Anticipated Level of Environmental
Clearance: Based on the understanding of the technical
evaluations, the Team will determine what level of
environmental clearance will be required for each pedestrian bridge.
/ 2.5.4 Prepare Draft 1 PSRE: Using the results of the
technical studies, the Team will prepare a combined PSRE for the advancement of the proposed bridges.
/ 2.5.5 PDT Meeting #5: In this important step, the PDT members will be given an opportunity to provide crucial comments on the breadth and depth of the technical studies documented in the first draft of the PSRE.
/ 2.5.6 Prepare Draft 2 PSRE: The Team will incorporate technical comments provided by the DPT in the PSRE
document and prepare the Draft 2 version.
/ 2.5.7 Business Stakeholder Meeting #2: The Team will
present the final set of bridge concepts and visualization, plus technical studies, to the business community, seeking input and comments on the plans and findings.
/ 2.5.8 Public Meeting #2: The focus on this public meeting will be to review the final bridge concept plans and to gather input on the engineering and environmental issues Potential screening measures include:
• Daily pedestrian volumes accommodated
• Right-of-way requirements
• Effects to other transportation modes
• Constructability (conflicts with utilities,
lighting, drainage)
• Cost
• Consistency with The Anaheim Resort
guidelines and standards
• Compatibility with existing and future
land uses
• Public support
The finalization of the screening process
will mark the most important decision-
point in the Study: which bridge locations
and concepts to advance into the technical
evaluation phase.
To determine the level of environmental
review required, the Team will prepare
a Mini-PEAR document, consistent with
the Caltrans process for small projects.
It should be noted that the proposed
pedestrian bridges may be eligible for
Statutory Exemption through the California
Public Resources Code Section 21090.25
process. The Team will work with the
Anaheim City Attorney to determine its
application to the project.
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documented in the PSRE. It may be possible to align this meeting with the 4th of July or other summer activities. / 2.5.9 PDT Meeting #6: This final PDT meeting will allow for the project team to review comments on the PSRE and feedback received during the second public meeting.
/ 2.5.10 Revise and Prepare Draft 3 PSRE: Following the review of the draft PSRE by the business stakeholders, PDT, and the public, the Team will make any necessary revisions to the document and prepare the Draft 3 report.
2.6 Draft/Final Report and Adoption
All documentation will be reviewed and finalized with the appropriate agencies and organizations to allow for a clear path forward to be developed and approved.
/ 2.6.1 ATID Committee Meeting #2: The Team will organize and facilitate the second meeting of the ATID Committee, focused on reviewing the results of the Study and ensuring that the project is ready to be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council.
/ 2.6.2 Planning Commission Workshop: The Team will
support the City in preparing a presentation to the Planning Commission and attending the workshop. Major discussion items will be summarized and the Team will work with the City to revise reports and plans, as appropriate.
/ 2.6.3 City Council Workshop: Following the Planning
Commission workshop, the Team will support the City in
preparing a presentation to the City Council and attending the workshop. Major discussion items will be summarized and the Team will work with the City to revise reports and plans, as appropriate.
/ 2.6.4 ATID Committee Meeting #3: The final meeting
with ATID will focus on responding to feedback and input received from the Planning Commission and City Council.
Collectively, the Team will determine changes necessary to address comments and concerns.
/ 2.6.5 Revise and Prepare Final PSRE: Based on feedback received by ATID, the Planning Commission, and City Council, the Team will make necessary updates to the PSREs. After review by the City, the PSRE will be considered finalized. / 2.6.6 Draft Final Report: The Team will document the study into a Draft Final Report that includes summaries of all major tasks, key decisions points, analysis results, stakeholder input, and overall findings. Earlier deliverables will be attached as appendices.
/ 2.6.7 Final Report: The Final Report will reflect comments provided by the City and other stakeholders, as appropriate.
The report will include the required text, tables, figures, and appendices to fully present the study and to provide justification for the final recommendations.
5.3 APPROACH TO
QUALITY MANAGEMENT/
QUALITY ASSURANCE
At Kittelson, quality is of utmost importance. Every member of the Kittelson team is required to follow our Quality Management Plan (QMP), including our quality assurance/quality control (QA/ QC) process to make sure all deliverables are of the highest quality, technically sound, and compliant. Elements of our QMP process include:
/ Establishing a work plan and quality control plan
/ Conducting routine bi-weekly team meetings
/ Holding routine agency check-in meetings
/ Completing independent reviews of all deliverables by senior staff not associated with the project
/ Creating response-to-comments matrices to track the staff responsible for making changes, the changes made, and the senior staff who will verify that the comment was adequately addressed.
All deliverables (e.g., technical memoranda, reports, and design documents) will undergo Kittelson’s QA/QC process. The process is led by our Project Principal/Quality Manager. Kittelson’s QMP process includes the following six steps:
7/ Technical lead conducts initial review of deliverable; 8/ The quality manager conducts a review then provides
comments for the technical lead to incorporate;
9/ The quality manager confirms comments are addressed then sends deliverable to senior staff for review;
We recommend a combined PSRE for
all proposed bridges. This will facilitate
the review process since the P&N,
methodologies, and assumptions will be
the same for each location. However, the
document will be segmented so that the
appropriate pieces can be extracted for
subsequent reports and actions.
Project Enhancement: To help the City move
forward with the delivery of the proposed
pedestrian bridges, the Team will prepare two
supplemental sections of the Final Report. First, we
will review the Pedestrian Circulation Plan within
the context of the proposed timeframes of new
developments and will prepare a prioritized list of
pedestrian bridges (i.e., which locations are critical
to meet future pedestrian demands). Second, we will
identify potential federal, state, regional, and local
funding sources and opportunities for Anaheim to
apply for safety and active transportation grants.
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10/ Senior staff returns deliverable with comments back to quality manager;
11/ Project manager distributes comments to the team for them to address; and,
12/ Project manager and quality manager confirms all comments have been addressed before sending to agency/client.
This iterative, interactive process results in identifying and resolving issues quickly and avoiding schedule delays and additional cost.
5.4 METHODS FOR
MANAGING COSTS
In order to deliver a quality product within budget, Kittelson communicates openly and regularly with project staff and the client on issues to overcome, deliverables to be completed, and upcoming tasks. Through this communication, all project team members understand goals, schedule, and needs, thereby minimizing the potential for out-of-scope work to be required.
As such, cost management is the responsibility for all staff members assigned to the project. Kittelson utilizes monthly meetings with an assigned project accountant to review the project financials, including work completed to date, budget spent to date and percent complete, plus forecasted work in the following month. These tools allow our project managers the resources they need to identify when projects are ahead in their charges (i.e., 50 percent of the budget spent but only 40 percent of the work completed), and thus corrective actions are necessary. If out-of-scope work is requested by the City, the Kittelson project manager will work with the Anaheim Project Manager to discuss the budget implications before conducting the work, and identify means to address subsequent scope elements to maintain overall budgetary requirements.
5.5 MANAGEMENT OF
PROJECT DELIVERY
Kittelson is committed to delivering a quality product to the City of Anaheim on-schedule and within the project budget. A critical component of our ability to meet schedules is our project manager’s ability to efficiently assign staff to projects, as well as tracking the project regularly through percent projected, percent complete, and percent spent (the project tracking system is connected directly with the firmwide accounting system).
Kittelson maintains an on-line, real-time, company-wide staff allocation scheduling system in which project commitments are updated for each staff member on a weekly basis. To ensure proper utilization of firm-wide resources, staffing and schedules are coordinated and reviewed in a collaborative effort through weekly staff meetings, individual staff reviews, and weekly discussions with the office managers. This system allows us to be responsive to the City’s timelines and mobilize on-schedule.
6. RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
The following table presents the estimated hours that each key member of the Team will spend on the Project, plus their percentage commitment to the project during the tasks for which they will have a lead role. We have dedicated significant hours to our task leads, however, given the duration of their tasks, each key staff will have adequate availability to ensure that they will not be over-committed. The support staff for each consultant firm will also have the availability to complete their assignments within their schedule.
Staff/Role Project Hours % Commitment to Project
During Applicable Tasks Hourly Billing Rate
Tim Erney – CPM 300 8.0% $340
Michael Sahimi – Task Lead 120 16.5% $215
Chris Romano – Task Lead 150 7.5% $250
Stephane Dulor – Task Lead 312 11.0% $350
Ryan Lau – Task Lead 324 17.0% $300
Brad Jensen – Task Lead 146 21.5% $120
Kittelson Support Staff 962 5.0% Various
TYLin Support Staff 2,614 12.0% Various
Sam Schwartz Support Staff 600 15.5% Various
MBI Media Support Staff 572 14.0% Various
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7. EXPERIENCE
Due to its high visibility and importance, the City needs to be confident its selected consultant team has the resources and expertise to conduct this Study and address the complex technical and political challenges that it will encounter. The following projects demonstrates the Team’s ability to deliver efforts of similar scale and magnitude.
Anaheim Connects Multimodal Plan, Anaheim Transportation Network Anaheim, California
Kittelson is working with the Anaheim Transit Network (ATN) to plan for a new high-quality transit system in The Anaheim Resort area. Dubbed ANNA, this system will provide safe and convenient connections between the ARTIC intermodal transportation center and key destinations, such as Disneyland and the Anaheim Convention Center, plus nearby residential developments. Although ANNA would provide a long-term transit improvement in the area, it is also needed to serve critical mobility needs for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
For this study, Kittelson has been responsible for multiple elements including: identifying appropriate transit technologies, determining route options, assessing the potential for First/Last mile (FLM) connections and mobility hubs, determining ridership estimates, and estimating capital and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) costs. These efforts included significant research on new transportation technologies and trends, identification of applicable transit-preferential treatments, and the quantitative screening of alternatives.
The backbone of the project was the understanding of the travel patterns of current travelers through The Anaheim Resort and how future changes in land uses will affect the origin/destination of trips. As such, Kittelson conducted extensive research on circulation patterns, including field observations, review of recent studies, analysis of Orange County Transportation Authority (OTCA) model output, boarding/aligning patterns for ATN and OCTA buses, and assessments of interaction between pedestrians and local intersections/roadways. Through these studies, data was developed to support the identification of ANNA stop locations, FLM improvements, ridership estimates, and roadway improvements.
Throughout the project duration, Kittelson has worked closely with project stakeholders to gain consensus on key decision points and to keep them informed on the project status and progress. This has included the attendance at one-on-one meetings with key stakeholders, plus presentations to the stakeholder working group, project steering committee, and business community representatives.
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ADDITIONAL RELEVANT
EXPERIENCE
City of Anaheim On-Call Transportation
Engineering/Planning Services
Anaheim, California
Kittelson holds an on-call contract for transportation planning and traffic engineering services with the City of Anaheim Public Works Department. As part of the on-call services contract, Kittelson is currently providing planning, operations, design, technical support, and management support to the City. Kittelson has had several task orders from the City, include the following relevant efforts:
• Circulation Element Update. Kittelson is preparing an update to the Circulation Element of the General Plan, which will outline the future transportation network, goals and policies for the City for the next 10 years. Kittelson is assessing existing and future conditions at 250 intersections throughout the city, determining how new development potential (such as Disneyland Forward, OC Vibe! and Big A:2050) could affect operations at intersections of major arterial roadways. From this assessment, Kittelson will identify citywide roadway improvements to minimize congestion. Kittelson is also developing new policies to plan for future mobility services, including shared-ride vehicles, micro-mobility, micro-transit, active transportation, connected/autonomous vehicles, and local transit. In addition, Kittelson is updating the City’s transportation impact analysis guidelines to account for the new policies and ensure consistency with the statewide Senate Bill (SB) 743 requirements.
• Transportation Impact Fee Update. Kittelson is leading an update to the citywide transportation impact fee (TIF) program, which will be focused on providing active transportation and transit infrastructure to support the anticipated new development. • ATAM Update. Kittelson is supporting an update to the City’s travel demand model (ATAM) to account for the new Circulation Element and major development projects.
• Transit Options Review Study. Kittelson provided planning support to the Transit Options Task Force, a group representing major public and private stakeholders that may benefit from the implementation of a new, fixed-guideway transit system in the Anaheim Resort Area. Kittelson was responsible for developing a list of existing and emerging technologies (including aerial passenger drones, autonomous transit vehicles, trackless trolleys, and battery-powered rail vehicles) for review by City staff. Kittelson arranged for a series of presentations to the Task Force from vendors capable of delivering either battery-powered streetcars or electric Bus Rapid Transit vehicles. Kittelson was also responsible for developing case studies, assessments of maintenance facility requirements, and preliminary capital and operating costs to help inform the Task Force’s decisions as to which technology to advance into planning and design. • Intersection Level of Service Methodology White Paper. Kittelson conducted research to determine the preferred methodology to assess intersection level of service (LOS) conditions throughout the city. • Broadway & Anaheim Boulevard ICE. Kittelson provided conceptual design services for a roundabout at the intersection of Broadway and Anaheim Boulevard.
Town of Gilbert Transportation Master Plan
Gilbert, AZ
Kittelson completed this innovative Master Plan that provides a 20-year roadmap of investments, policies, and programs to improve and to address current and future pedestrian needs and to create an integrated transportation system to better move people in and through Gilbert. Plan elements included a comprehensive pedestrian circulation plan that integrated existing systems into holistic complete-streets transportation network.
A key component of the study was the toolbox of standards and designs that could be applied to various facilities to facilitate their design and approvals. In addition, an action plan was developed to identify priority improvements, responsibilities and steps necessary to bring the plan to life. To foster public participation and stakeholder engagement, interactive web tools (such as interactive virtual open house portal, interactive maps, stakeholder engagement using instant polls) were created to facilitate review and commenting on current transportation needs and the findings of the TMP. This information was then used for consensus building, as Kittelson worked with numerous Town departments and external stakeholders to create a plan that had broad support and commitment from elected officials.
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SAM SCHWARTZ
Forest City Ratner Companies Barclays
Center Pedestrian Analysis, Brooklyn, NY
Sam Schwartz was retained to perform a pedestrian analysis to examine the design of the Barclays Center, prior to the relocation of the NBA’s Nets from New Jersey. This study included both static and dynamic pedestrian analysis of transit entries, corridors, doorways, stairwells, and escalators. Sam Schwartz Consultants created an arena egress profile, based upon seating sections and expected travel modes for patrons that linked outside destinations (transit, parking lots, etc.) and internal building exits. The stairwells and escalators leading from the arena building to the adjacent subway station were analyzed to determine pedestrian flow and levels of service. This analysis was used to shape the design process and assist New York City Transit in review of the layout.
Sam Schwartz also supervised the development of a pedestrian simulation model of the entire arena as well as the streetscape surrounding it, using Legion software. The model used the patron egress profiles and simulated pedestrian movement at the end of a basketball game. The model and simulation were used to test operational and physical changes to the building to improve pedestrian flow.
TYLIN
Jamboree Road/Michelson Drive
Pedestrian Bridge, Irvine, CA
As prime consultant to the City of Irvine, TYLin is providing engineering services to complete the PA/ED phase and PS&E.
The City of Irvine has seen a transformation in the Irvine Business Complex (IBC) over the past decade. With an influx of residential and mixed-use development, combined with the substantial presence of corporate and high-tech industries, the area has a sense of place during the workday and evening hours. As the backbone of the IBC, Jamboree Road handles thousands of vehicle trips every hour, all hours of the day. Important for the functionality of mixed-use development, pedestrian mobility is key, especially near dense residential and commercial developments. This makes the Jamboree Road/Michelson Drive Pedestrian Overcrossing (POC) a significant project for the overall growth of the IBC. As the first of several pedestrian overcrossings planned within the IBC, a smooth development and construction process is imperative. TYLin is working closely with the City Engineer’s office and Public Works Department as well as the two adjacent owners/developers (Park Place and Central Park West) to develop bridge concepts that seamlessly tie into the location and follow the architectural theme.
MBI
The Anaheim Resort Area Mobility Plan,
Anaheim, CA
The Anaheim Resort Area Mobility Plan intended to identify mobility options that best served its growing population of residents, employees, and visitors in the Resort Area.
MBI’s outreach and communication process utilized traditional and advanced techniques to solicit as much feedback as possible and to confirm that it was representative of the overall population.
This helped ensure that the project reflected the input received and built momentum moving forward.
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8. COST
PROPOSAL
The project budget was based on the approach and scope of work documented in Section 5, plus the complete list of deliverables as provided in the RFP and the assumptions listed below. To facilitate the review of the cost proposal, the total project costs have been disaggregated by task and member of the Team.
Overall, a total budget of $1,560,808 has been identified for the Study, including all labor and direct costs (including costs to the technical specialist subconsultants). As noted, this conservatively assumes that concept designs, technical studies, and PSRE sections will be prepared for five pedestrian bridges. On average, this equates to approximately $16,000 for the conceptual design and $137,000 for the technical studies and PSRE section for each proposed pedestrian bridge location.
Cost Assumptions:
/ All plans and technical studies will be conducted for five bridge concepts. / One pedestrian bridge concept will be proposed at each of the five potential bridge locations; the concept for each of these bridges will be finalized as part of Task 2.4 Determine Recommended Concepts and advanced into Task 2.5 Detailed Technical Evaluation.
/ One combined PSRE will be prepared, with separate sections for each of the five proposed pedestrian bridge. / The City will help identify public facilities where the ATID and PDT meetings will be held; no venue fees were assumed for these events.
/ Materials for the public meetings will be bi-lingual (English and Spanish). / Up to 10 pedestrian count locations, with pedestrians counted for two 3-hour periods, are included.
Task Kittelson TYLin SS MBI Total
1: Project Management $63,815 $77,233 $11,951 $6,650 $161,648
2.1 Data Collection $37,265 $8,033 $63,241 $2,370 $110,908
2.2 P&N Statement $12,985 $8,000 $2,800 $1,209 $24,994
2.3 Initial Concepts $56,778 $201,226 $16,361 $34,786 $309,150
2.4 Recommended Concepts $59,724 $86,833 $4,620 $3,628 $154,805
2.5 Technical Evaluation $70,624 $537,458 $8,781 $35,698 $652,561
2.6 Reports and Adoption $74,877 $53,446 $9,440 $8,970 $146,732 Total $378,067 $972,228 $117,194 $93,310 $1,560,808
Detailed Cost may be found at:
Anaheim - Evaluation of Pedestrian Circulation
Improvement Options in the Anaheim Resort
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9. SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES
KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
BILLING RATE SCHEDULE
Effective July 1, 2023
The current billing rates for Kittelson & Associates, Inc., staff are as follows and are subject to change:
Staff Billing Rate
Principal / Senior Principal $270 - $360
Associate Engineer/Planner $230 - $260
Senior Engineer/Planner $200 - $220
Engineer/Planner $180 - $200
Transportation Analyst $160 - $175
Principal Data Scientist/Developer $255 - $340
Senior Data Scientist/Developer $215 - $255
Data Scientist/Developer $180 - $210
Data Analyst/Software Developer $140 - $175
Software Technician $110 - $135
Associate Technician $185 - $205
Senior Technician $165 - $185
Technician II $145 - $160
Technician I $125 - $140
Office Support $100 - $120
Service & Other Direct Costs Billing Rate
Communication Fee* $8.00 /Hr.
Mileage Current IRS mileage rate plus 10% markup
Travel & Other Direct Costs Actual plus 10% markup
Subconsultants Actual plus 10% markup
*All communication costs including, but not limited to computer services, telephone, faxes, postage, overnight deliveries, and in-house copies, printing, and binding charges shall be on the basis of a single per direct labor hour communication fee when furnished by KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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2023/2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Principal in Charge 203.06$ 207.12$ 211.26$ 215.48$ 219.79$ 224.19$ Communications, Marketing and Outreach - Senior Project Manager 168.53$ 171.91$ 175.34$ 178.85$ 182.43$ 186.08$ Communications, Marketing and Outreach - Senior Resource Project Manager 155.82$ 158.93$ 162.11$ 165.35$ 168.66$ 172.03$ Communications, Marketing and Outreach - Project Manager 116.19$ 118.51$ 120.88$ 123.30$ 125.77$ 128.28$ Construction/Public Relations Representative 115.58$ 117.89$ 120.25$ 122.65$ 125.10$ 127.61$ Communications, Marketing and Outreach - Deputy Project Manager 94.79$ 96.68$ 98.61$ 100.59$ 102.60$ 104.65$ Communications, Marketing and Outreach - Account Coordinator II 82.56$ 84.21$ 85.89$ 87.61$ 89.36$ 91.15$ Communications, Marketing and Outreach - Account Coordinator I 76.44$ 77.97$ 79.53$ 81.12$ 82.74$ 84.40$ Sr. Graphic Designer 131.97$ 134.61$ 137.30$ 140.04$ 142.84$ 145.70$ Sr. Web Designer 131.97$ 134.61$ 137.30$ 140.04$ 142.84$ 145.70$ Deputy Graphic / Web Designer 82.68$ 84.33$ 86.02$ 87.74$ 89.49$ 91.28$ Social Media Specialist 76.32$ 77.84$ 79.40$ 80.99$ 82.61$ 84.26$ Photographer 127.20$ 129.74$ 132.33$ 134.98$ 137.68$ 140.43$ Photo Assistant 82.68$ 84.33$ 86.02$ 87.74$ 89.49$ 91.28$ Library Administrator 76.29$ 77.81$ 79.37$ 80.96$ 82.58$ 84.23$ Producer and Editor 159.00$ 162.18$ 165.42$ 168.73$ 172.10$ 175.54$ Camera Operator 190.79$ 194.61$ 198.50$ 202.47$ 206.52$ 210.65$ Production Assistant 82.68$ 84.33$ 86.02$ 87.74$ 89.49$ 91.28$ Animation and Virtual Production 127.20$ 129.74$ 132.33$ 134.98$ 137.68$ 140.43$ Copy/Technical Writer, QAQC 95.40$ 97.31$ 99.25$ 101.24$ 103.26$ 105.33$ Translator / Interpretor 95.40$ 97.31$ 99.25$ 101.24$ 103.26$ 105.33$ Administrative Support 82.68$ 84.33$ 86.02$ 87.74$ 89.49$ 91.28$ Daily Camera and Production Crew (inclds equipment and 2 staff) 1,800.00$ Camera Equipment Package 850.00$
Direct Cavassing/Noticing (centralized areas) less than 500 Count per Day (not incld mileage) 800.00$ Direct Cavassing/Noticing (centralized areas) less than 1000 Count per Day (not incld mileage) 1,400.00$ Direct Cavassing/Noticing (centralized areas) over 1000 Count per Day (not incld mileage) 3,200.00$ Monthly Web Update/Maintenance (up to 8 hours per month) 1,000.00$ Monthly Social Media Specialist (up to 12 hours per month) 800.00$ Mileage and Parking (IRS rate) current IRS rate
Printing - External TBD
MBI Internal Printing - Color .45 - .85
MBI Internal Printing - Black and White .15 - .25
Venue Rental TBD
Audio Visual TBD
Meeting Supplies TBD
Translation/Interpretation Services TBD
Court Reporter TBD
Rentals TBD
Mailing Postage (up front costs by others) TBD
Noticing / Distribution TBD
Web streaming/Internet cost TBD
Food and Drinks for meetings TBD
Total Other Direct Costs - Estimate TBD
*ODCs to be invoiced, at time of service, at cost with no Fee Hourly Rate Hourly Rate
Photography
Media and Animation Production
Other Jobs
MBI Employee Rate Reference Table
Other Direct Costs - Estimate
Hourly RateJob Title
Graphic and Web Design
Daily and Equipment Packages
Hourly Rate Hourly Rate Hourly Rate
Consulting Fees
Effective July 1, 2023
H ourly Rate
Management
Founder $750
President $600
Executive Vice President $365
Senior Vice President $350
Senior Principal $350
Vice President $300
Principal $300
Sr. Associate $265
Sr. Technical Advisor $300
Associate $220
Traffic Engineering
Sr. Transportation Engineer III $225
Sr. Transportation Engineer II $195
Sr. Transportation Engineer I $175
Transportation Engineer II $155
Transportation Engineer I $140
Transportation Planning
Sr. Planner/Urban Designer II $195
Sr. Planner/Urban Designer I $165
Data Scientist $145
Planner/Urban Designer II $140
Planner/Urban Designer I $130
Graphic Designer II $125
Graphic Designer I $115
Transit & Rail
Sr. Transit Planner II $195
Sr. Transit Planner I $165
Transit Planner II $140
Transit Planner I $130
Civil Design
Senior Civil Engineer III $225
Senior Civil Engineer II $205
Senior Civil Engineer I $175
Civil Engineer II $155
Civil Engineer I $140
Sr. Civil Designer II $185
Sr. Civil Designer I $170
Civil Designer II $135
Civil Designer I $120
Community Outreach Services
Sr. Community Outreach Liaison I $155
Community Outreach Liaison II $135
Community Outreach Liaison I $125
Construction Related Services
Senior Engineer/MPT $195
Engineer/MPT $170
Senior Resident Engineer $230
Resident Engineer $180
Office Engineer/Senior Inspector $175
Inspector $135
Technical Support Services
Sr. Technician $135
Technician $110
Administrative Services
Sr. Coordinator II $120
Sr. Coordinator I $105
Coordinator $95
Administrator $85
Our standard rates are subject to reasonable annual increases on July 1st of every calendar year and an updated rate sheet will be provided when it becomes available
SAM SCHWARTZ MBI
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10. REFERENCES
TYLIN Reference
Name
City of Irvine Jamboree Road/Michelson Drive Intersection Pedestrian Bridge
Contact Name/Phone/Email
Darrell Hartman, 949.724.7556, [email protected] Project Description
Engineering services to complete the PA/ED phase and PS&E for a proposed new pedestrian bridge within the City of Irvine; required Specific Plan coordination, alternatives and final design, public involvement, and architectural treatments.
Business Initiation Dates
08/2016
Rationale for Inclusion
Proof of TYLIn’s ability to design bridges over a wide, congested and signalized intersection that includes elevators and connections to adjacent land uses.
Sam Schwartz Reference
Name
World Trade Center, Port Authority of New York and New
Jersey
Contact Name/Phone/Email
Glenn Guzi, Assistant Director, PANYNJ, 212.435.6908,
[email protected]
Project Description
Sam Schwartz was retained by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) to assist in transportation logistics planning during the reconstruction of the World Trade Center (WTC).
Business Initiation Dates
2008
Rationale for Inclusion
Continuously conducted pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle counts around the WTC site to understand how circulation changes as a result of construction activities and closures.
MBI Reference
Name
Orange County Public Works
Contact Name/Phone/Email
Shannon Widor, 714.667.9759, [email protected].
com
Project Description
Utilization of a public relations “toolbox” approach and implementing unique outreach strategies tailored to
specific demographics, focused on education stakeholders throughout the entire Orange County region.
Business Initiation Dates
2016
Rationale for Inclusion
Exhibits MBI’s ability to manage major significant outreach and engagement coordination efforts and to actively engage a diverse set of stakeholders.
Kittelson Reference #1
Name
City of Anaheim On-Call Transportation Engineering/Planning Services
Contact Name/Phone/Email
Rafael Cobian, 714.765.4991, [email protected]
Project Description
Kittelson has supported multiple projects with the City through our on-call contracts, including: Broadway &
Anaheim Boulevard ICE, ATAM Updates, Intersection LOS
White Paper, Transportation Impact Fee Update, Circulation Element Update, and Transit Options Review Study
Business Initiation Dates
09/2017
Rationale for Inclusion
Demonstrates Kittelson’s (Tim and Michael) experience
delivering projects for the City and working with multiple City departments.
Kittelson Reference #2
Name
Anaheim Transportation Network Anaheim Connects
Multimodal Transportation Plan
Contact Name/Phone/Email
Diana Kotler, 714.563.5287, [email protected]
Project Description
The ANNA project will provide a high-quality transit solution to connect key destinations within the City of Anaheim and support multimodal model improvements to facilitate access and improve circulation conditions.
Business Initiation Dates
08/2022
Rationale for Inclusion
Illustrates Kittelson’s (Tim) knowledge of the circulation conditions in the study area and the ability to work with stakeholders and the public to identify innovative solutions.
Kittelson Reference #3
Name
Town of Gilbert Transportation Master Plan
Contact Name/Phone/Email
Susanna Struble, 480.503.6754, Susanna.Struble@GilbertAZ. gov
Project Description
A multimodal transportation plan was developed for the
town that addressed existing and future circulation needs and recommended a comprehensive pedestrian network with detailed plans, policies and actions.
Business Initiation Dates
12/2019
Rationale for Inclusion
Shows Kittelson’s (Vamshi and Chris) ability to solve
complex mobility challenges and develop roadmaps for the implementation of new pedestrian facilities.
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11. RF P EXCEPTIONS OR
ALTERNATIVES
Kittelson has no exceptions to the terms and conditions of the agreement as set forth in the RFP.
We take no exceptions nor propose alternatives to the City’s RFP.
PROJECT ENHANCEMENTS
Although the Kittelson Team concurs with the overall scope of work presented in the RFP, we have proposed several Project Enhancements to assist in meeting the goals and objectives of the project. These Enhancements have been highlighted throughout our discussion of the proposed scope of work.
The Kittelson Team feels that these proposed enhancements to the project process and approach will substantially benefit the study and improve the end product for the City. As such, these elements have been incorporated into our proposed scope, schedule, and budget.
APPENDIX
We have included brief resumes for our Team on the following pages. Additional qualifications may be provided upon request.
TIMOTHY ERNEY, AICP, PTP, CTP | CONSULTANT PROJECT
MANAGER
EDUCATION
MCP Transportation Planning,
University of California,
Berkeley
MS Transportation Engineering,
University of California,
Berkeley
BS Mechanical Engineering,
Boston University
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
27 CERTIFICATION
American Institute of Certified
Planners
Certified Transportation
Planner
Professional Transportation
Planner
AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association
(APA), Member
Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE), Member
Tim Erney is a certified transportation planner with extensive experience with planning and engineering projects in California. His primary focus has been on managing analyses and documentation for environmental review projects, access and circulation studies, sustainable transportation practices, TDM measures, parking evaluations, pedestrian and bicycle reviews, and data collection programs. In addition, he has done detailed technical analyses of local and regional
roadway facilities, including traffic forecasting, modal split analyses, traffic diversion, and operational analyses. He has experience coordinating with local and regional transportation and environmental agencies throughout California and has been leading the firm’s efforts on the evaluation of emerging technologies, alternative evaluation metrics, and the impacts of new mobility services on land use and circulation networks.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Corridor Studies. Tim has managed complex alternative analysis and corridor studies for various modes of travel, including transit, roadways, freeways, and bicycles/pedestrians. As part of these projects, Tim works closely with jurisdictions to develop robust screening criteria and defensible methodology for the evaluation of multiple alternatives through qualitative and quantitative evaluations. These studies are typically supported with detailed metrics and infographics to clearly inform decision-makers about the pros and cons of each alternative and the rationale for the advancement of the recommended concepts.
Active Transportation
Planning. Tim has served as project principal for active transportation planning projects throughout Southern California. He has provided direction on the planning, design, and evaluation of active transportation corridors, active transportation plans, data collection programs, and forecasting. Through these efforts, Tim has promoted the need for a balanced approach for all user groups and to ensure safe, convenient and cost-effective mobility options that support the adjacent land uses and urban form.
Travel Demand Management. Tim has been responsible for developing implementable and defensible travel demand management (TDM) programs. Primarily, these include the evaluation of the best TDM elements to achieve the goals of the project, supported by data and research developed on a national basis. In addition to the adoption of standard TDM measures, such as active transportation facilities and parking management, Tim routinely works with developers to adjust land use programs to better internalize trips and to right-size parking to facilitate shared parking opportunities.
Alternative Performance Metrics. Tim has been working to identify and develop alternative metrics to Level of Service (LOS) in the evaluation of land use and transportation projects; this includes the identification on how cities and counties need to modify their current programs and policies to account for these changes. As part of these efforts, Tim has been in consultation with the San Francisco Planning Department and the State Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and participated in several conferences and panel discussions on the effects of vehicle-miles traveled calculations and metrics may affect city programs and transportation analysis guidelines.
Anaheim Transportation Network Anaheim Connects Multimodal Plan; Anaheim, CA. Kittelson is working with the Anaheim Transit Network (ATN) to plan for this new high-quality transit system in the Anaheim Resort Area. This stage of the project required significant research on new transportation technologies and trends, identifying appropriate transit technology, determining route options, assessing the potential for First/Last mile connections and mobility hubs, determining ridership estimates, and estimating capital and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) costs. This multimodal planning study serves to advance the City's vision for transportation and mobility needs, including a range of transit technology options, opportunities to innovate project delivery, and explore financial
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artnerships and solutions to implement new a transit service in advance of the 2028 Olympics. Prior to joining Kittelson, Tim served as transit planning lead at a previous employer and helped the ATN prepare an Alternatives Assessment (AA) in advance of the design and environmental review phases. As Kittelson’s project manager, Tim has continued to keep his finger on the pulse of the project, attending stakeholder meetings and community events, as well as providing support on the ridership forecasting, traffic operations, and technology evaluation elements.
City of Anaheim On-Call Transportation Engineering/Planning Service; Anaheim, CA. Tim is the project manager for an on-call transportation planning and traffic engineering services contract with the City of Anaheim Public Works Department. Circulation Element Update. Tim is managing the preparation of an update to the Circulation Element of the General Plan, which will outline the future transportation network, goals and policies for the City for the next 10 years. For this effort, Kittelson is assessing existing and future conditions at 250 intersections throughout the city, determining how new development potential (such as Disneyland Forward, OC Vibe! and Big A:2050) could affect operations at intersections of major arterial roadways. From this assessment, Kittelson will identify citywide roadway improvements to minimize congestion.
Kittelson is also developing new policies to plan for future mobility services, including shared-ride vehicles, micro-mobility, micro-transit, active transportation, connected/autonomous vehicles, and local transit. In addition, Kittelson is updating the City’s transportation impact analysis guidelines to account for the new policies and ensure consistency with the statewide Senate Bill (SB) 743 requirements.
Transportation Impact Fee Update. As project manager, Tim is managing an update to the citywide TIF, which will help fund implementation of multimodal improvements, including transit and active transportation projects. The project includes a nexus study to support the linkage between the new fees and the anticipated development levels. Transit Options Review. The City of Anaheim contracted with Kittelson to provide planning support to the Mayor’s Transit Option Task Force, a group representing major public and private stakeholders that may benefit from the implementation of a new, fixed-guideway transit system in the Anaheim Resort Area. Kittelson was responsible for developing a long list of existing and emerging technologies (including aerial passenger drones, autonomous transit vehicles, trackless trolleys, and battery- powered rail vehicles) for review by City staff. Kittelson then arranged for a series of presentations to the Task Force from vendors capable of delivering either battery-powered streetcars or electric Bus Rapid Transit vehicles. Kittelson was also responsible for developing case studies, assessments of maintenance facility requirements, and preliminary capital and operating costs to help inform the Task Force’s decisions as to which technology to advance into planning and design. Tim is the project manager for this project, which included identifying new transit mobility options to provide high-quality connections between major
Broadway and Anaheim Boulevard Intersection Control Evaluation. Kittelson led the collection of 24-hour vehicle counts and use peak-hour data for an intersection control evaluation (ICE) of Broadway and Anaheim Blvd. As project principal, Tim oversaw the data collection and helped conduct the intersection analysis, comparing the operational analysis for a roundabout alternative against the existing traffic signal operations.
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Central Harbor Boulevard Transit Corridor Study; Orange County, CA. Kittelson led the intersection, roadway, transit capacity, travel demand modeling, and safety analysis for the Central Harbor Boulevard Transit Corridor project for OCTA. Tim managed the transportation assessments for high-quality transit improvements along Harbor Boulevard, including reviewing technology options, station, and stop improvements; fore-casting traffic volumes and transit ridership; and reviewing connections to parallel bus routes and person throughput along major streets. He also led the transportation elements of the alternative development, screening, and evaluation process. Tim assessed conflicts to key bus transfer stops and how connectivity improvements between lines may improve ridership and user experiences.
City of Buena Park Brea Creek Trail Gap Closure Feasibility Study; Buena Park, CA. Tim was the project principal for the development of the Brea Creek Gap Closure Feasibility Study for the City of Buena Park. Kittelson assisted the City in conducting a Caltrans grant-funded study to address a critical missing link in the local and regional active transportation network in the northern portion of the city. This study included extensive data collection and observations of current bicyclist and pedestrian challenges to accessing major destinations, including an adjacent transit center. Tim’s role included ensuring ongoing communication between the project team, local stakeholders, and various agencies and jurisdictions involved in implementing the project, as well as providing oversight and quality assurance.
City of Baldwin Park Downtown TOD Specific Plan; Baldwin Park, CA. Kittelson prepared the transportation portion of a new Downtown Transit Oriented Development (TOS) Specific Plan, which include the adoption of transit-oriented communities, first/last mile, and equity and principles. A key element of the TOD vision is the establishment of a series of mobility hubs to facilitate access to new development sites and promote usage of alternative modes. Kittelson also conducted a parking management plan for the downtown area, which involved conducting parking occupancy studies, reviewing current code requirements, and recommending shared-parking policies to improve the efficiency of existing parking resources. Tim was the Kittelson project manager for this effort.
VAMSHI YELLISETTY, AICP, PTP | SENIOR PRINCIPAL PLANNER
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering,
Arizona State University
BE, Civil Engineering,
Osmania University (India)
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
25 CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Planner #029487,
American Institute of
Certified Planners
Professional Transportation
Planner, #548
AFFILIATIONS
American Planning
Association
Institute of Transportation
Engineers
Vamshi Yellisetty balances planning, out-of-the-box ideas, engineering, GIS, and technical know how to create transportation improvement solutions that work. Vamshi has extensive experience developing and calibrating travel demand models and developing custom user interfaces. He used travel demand models for large and small MPOs to forecast traffic volumes, evaluate roadway alternatives, and conduct deficiency analysis. Vamshi applies innovative approaches to transportation modeling and data collection to predict sensitivity of vehicle, transit, freight, bicycle, and pedestrian travel to different transportation and land-use policies. Vamshi developed travel demand models for Yuma MPO, Central Yavapai MPO, Lake Havasu MPO, Lincoln MPO, Verde Valley, RTC Nevada, Pinal County, Florence‐Coolidge, Town of Maricopa, and Gila County.
He also has firsthand experience working with the MAG and PAG models. Vamshi also has DTA modeling experience using AIMSUN and TransModeler.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Town of Gilbert Transportation Master Plan; Gilbert; Gilbert, AZ. This innovative plan will classify the town’s street system and guide prioritized improvements to increase multimodal access, support the local and regional economy, and better connect people and places. A key element is to develop a corridor classification system to identify the primary function of each corridor, modal priorities of corridors, and context-sensitive street typologies.
Town of Gilbert Heritage District Circulation Plan, Gilbert, AZ. Vamshi is currently leading a multi-disciplinary team to identify and evaluate District-wide transportation improvement scenarios that will improve multimodal circulation to and through the Heritage District and support planned development. With the goal of providing efficient, comfortable, safe, and inviting mobility that enhances and supports the vibrancy of the Heritage District, the HDCP will ultimately develop blueprint and clear vision of multimodal transportation movement through, into, out of, and throughout the district today and for the next 20 years.
City of Phoenix Key Corridors Master Plan; Phoenix, AZ. Vamshi served as project manager for this innovative plan that will ultimately classify the city’s street system and help guide prioritized improvements to increase multimodal access, support the local and regional economy, and better connect people and places. A key element of the study is developing a corridor classification system to identify the primary function of each corridor, modal priorities of corridors (i.e. vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist, transit), and context-sensitive street typologies. The study will also include a subarea assessment of critical employment centers to identify strategies to mitigate or manage congestion, so motorists and bus riders can expect reliable travel times.
Lake Havasu MPO Regional Transportation Plan; Lake Havasu, AZ. Vamshi led the travel demand model development and multimodal assessment tasks. Vamshi developed and calibrated the standalone LHMPO Travel Demand Model, including updating the socioeconomic and roadway network to reflect existing and projected conditions, validation, and calibration of the model against real-life traffic conditions and running multiple build and no-build scenarios.
Central Yavapai MPO Regional Transportation Plan; Yavapai County, AZ. Vamshi assisted in updating the multimodal assessment and travel demand model for the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan. This RTP Update reprioritized transportation investments for the metropolitan area with a focus on performance-based investment choices. Vamshi developed and calibrated a standalone CYMPO Travel Demand Model, including updating the socioeconomic and roadway network to reflect existing and projected conditions, validation and calibration of the model against real-life traffic conditions, and running multiple build and no-build scenarios.
Phoenix Key Corridors Master Plan; Phoenix, AZ. Vamshi served as project manager for this innovative plan that classified the city’s street system and help guide prioritized improvements to increase multimodal access, support the local and regional economy, and better connect people and places. A key element of the study was to use the MAG model to assess the impacts of capacity improvements on the overall citywide traffic circulation.
Yuma MPO Long-Range Transportation Plan; Yuma, AZ. Vamshi led a multi-disciplinary team to complete this LRTP that created a flexible, performance-based action plan to improve multimodal conditions in the Yuma region for the next 25 years. Vamshi was responsible for developing and calibrating a standalone Travel Demand Model, including updating the socioeconomic and roadway network to reflect existing and projected conditions, validation, and calibration of the model against real-life traffic conditions and running multiple build and no-build scenarios.
MICHAEL SAHIMI, AICP | SENIOR PLANNER
EDUCATION
Master of Urban and
Regional Planning,
Transportation Policy and
Planning, University of
California, Los Angeles
BA, Urban Studies,
University of California,
Irvine
BA, Criminology, Law, and
Society, University of
California, Irvine
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
9 CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Planner, American
Institute of Certified
Planners
AFFILIATIONS
American Planning
Association (APA), Member
Michael Sahimi is a senior transportation planner with experience in active transportation and safety analysis. Michael’s active transportation work has included developing citywide active transportation plans, preparing conceptual bicycle and pedestrian improvement designs, and conducting bicycle and pedestrian safety analyses. His safety work has included conducting both citywide as well as site-specific multimodal safety analyses and developing recommended improvements to reduce conflicts between bicyclists, pedestrians, and motor vehicles. He also has experience in community outreach, traffic operations, environmental analysis, circulation studies, and parking studies.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Anaheim Circulation Element Update; Anaheim, CA. Kittelson is preparing an update to the Circulation Element of the General Plan, which will outline the future transportation network, goals and policies for the City for the next 10 years. For this effort, Kittelson is assessing existing and future conditions at 250 intersections throughout the city, determining how new development potential (such as Disneyland Forward, OC Vibe! and Big A:2050) could affect operations at intersections of major arterial roadways. From this assessment, Kittelson will identify citywide roadway improvements to minimize congestion. Kittelson is also developing new goals and policies to plan for future mobility services, including shared-ride vehicles, micro- mobility, micro-transit, active transportation, connected/autonomous vehicles, and local transit.
In addition, Kittelson is preparing public outreach materials, providing recommendations for updating the City’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance, and updating the City’s transportation impact analysis guidelines to account for the new policies and ensure consistency with the statewide Senate Bill (SB) 743 requirements. As deputy project manager, Michael is currently coordinating the preparation of public outreach materials and the updated Circulation Element document.
City of Anaheim Broadway and Anaheim Boulevard Intersection Control Evaluation; Anaheim, CA.
Kittelson led the collection of 24-hour vehicle counts and used peak-hour data for an Intersection Control Evaluation of Broadway and Anaheim Boulevard to assess the potential benefits of a roundabout. Michael led the analysis, comparing the operational analysis for a roundabout alternative against the existing traffic signal operations. He also prepared recommended facilities to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians and worked with designers to prepare a conceptual roundabout design for the City.
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Master Plan of Arterials and Highways (MPAH) Complete Streets Assessment; Orange County, CA. Kittelson worked with OCTA to assess the current MPAH guidance and ways to better facilitate complete streets projects.
Kittelson evaluated modifications to the network and policies to streamline the current process and/or better accommodate local complete streets projects and regional mobility plans. As deputy project manager, developed a memorandum documenting the alternatives evaluation and recommendations before developing an implementation program for the MPAH and a final report.
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Beach Boulevard Corridor Study; Orange County, CA. Kittelson was the prime consultant for the Transforming Beach Boulevard Study, which addressed multimodal, operational and safety concerns along the 22- mile-long corridor. As the primary north-south arterial in Orange County, Beach Boulevard has a substantial diversity of land uses, travel patterns, active transportation, transit, and access/circulation needs. As part of the final report, Kittelson developed cut-sheets to assist jurisdictions along Beach Boulevard with implementing improvements for multiple modes. Michael researched and provided guidance for local jurisdictions in regards to improvements oriented towards bicyclists, pedestrians, transit vehicles and users, and automobiles for the final document and the graphic cut-sheets.
City of Fullerton Bike Connection Plan; Fullerton, CA. Michael worked as part of a consultant team assisting the City of Fullerton in providing better bicycle connections across freeway barriers. A portion of the study focused on crossing SR-57 between Nutwood Avenue and Yorba Linda Boulevard, and a potential overcrossing or undercrossing into the Cal State Fullerton campus at Madison
MICHAEL SAHIMI, AICP | Senior Planner
Avenue. Michael evaluated the route and suggesting safer ways to cross the freeway. Michael worked with designers to develop the alternative designs for the SR-57 study area, presenting them to the City’s Bicycle Users Subcommittee, and updating them based on Committee feedback.
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) SB 743 Support; Orange County, CA. Kittelson assisted the OCTA with modeling and analysis to provide resources for compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 743 and the updated California Environmental Quality Act project evaluation guidelines. Michael applied both the OCTA and Southern California Association of Governments models to calculate and map vehicle miles of travel (VMT) per capita and per retail or office employee. The evaluation required separate analysis of VMT for each trip purpose. Results for each city and transportation analysis zone were compared to regional averages and targeted values of 15 percent below regional average. Michael helped this effort by preparing a memorandum for OCTA documenting the agency’s options and recommended approaches for developing SB 743-compliant transportation study guidelines.
City of Hermosa Beach Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP); Hermosa Beach, CA. Kittelson assisted the City of Hermosa Beach with a local road safety study to identify crash trends and crash risk factors associated with increased crash frequency and severity. Michael led the analysis of motor vehicle crash trends and risk factors and developed a set of countermeasures to address crash risk factors and improve safety at key locations throughout the city. He compiled cost estimates and incorporated this information into the final report for the City to assist staff with implementing projects to improve safety for motor vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
City of Buena Park Brea Creek Trail Gap Closure Feasibility Study; Buena Park, CA. Kittelson assisted the City of Buena Park with conducting a Caltrans grant-funded study to address a critical missing link in the local and regional active transportation network in the northern portion of the city. Michael served as the deputy project manager, leading the technical assessment of existing conditions, opportunities, and constraints, and working with the City to develop evaluation criteria. He also facilitated coordination between the City and other project team members and stakeholders. Based on the analysis findings and public outreach, Michael worked with Kittelson designers and the City to develop the bicycle/pedestrian improvement design concepts.
City of Glendale Land Use and Circulation Element Update/Transportation Impact Fee/SB 743 Implementation/Travel Demand Model Update; Glendale, CA; Ongoing. Kittelson is currently developing an updated circulation element for the City of Glendale and updating its citywide travel demand model. As part of this effort, Kittelson prepared a VMT estimating tool for the City and developed its updated SB 743-compliant transportation impact study guidelines. Michael worked with the City to develop its VMT thresholds and criteria and incorporated them into its SB 743-consistent guidelines before the July 1, 2020 deadline. Michael is currently working with City staff to develop the updated circulation goals, policies, and implementation actions.
Lake Forest General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report (EIR); Lake Forest, CA; Completed 2020. Kittelson conducted a transportation analysis for the Lake Forest General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) document as well as developed the General Plan's transportation policies and objectives. Michael’s role included examining existing transportation conditions to establish a baseline and understand the city’s transportation needs; he developed the mobility element with goals, policies, and a circulation network to accommodate the City’s buildout. As part of the environmental documentation, Michael assisted in incorporating land use alternatives into the City’s travel demand model, prepared a transportation analysis for the EIR, and worked with the City to develop SB 743-consistent VMT metrics to assess the General Plan Update’s transportation impacts under CEQA.
CHRIS ROMANO, AICP, LEED AP ND | ASSOCIATE PLANNER
EDUCATION
MURP Urban and Regional
Planning, Florida Atlantic
University
MBA International Business,
Florida International
University
Certificate in Construction
Project Management, San
Diego State University
BS, Public Administration,
University of Central Florida
BS, Criminal Justice,
University of Central Florida
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
10 LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of
Certified Planners
Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design
Accredited Professional in
Neighborhood Development
AFFILIATIONS
American Planning
Association
Association of Pedestrian
and Bicycle Professionals
New Leaders Council
Chris Romano specializes in developing equitable, community-driven, context-sensitive, and data-informed solutions for complex transportation projects. Using a safe systems approach, his focus is on creating better and safer places for people of all ages and abilities. His areas of expertise include active transportation, complete streets, urban design, public engagement, and visual communication. Having led projects in both the public and private sectors, Chris is skilled in building consensus between multiple agencies, elected officials, and the community. He has managed projects across the country in various stages, including planning, environmental, final design, permitting, and construction.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
SANDAG Bike Early Action Program; San Diego, CA. While employed at SANDAG, Chris managed 6 capital active transportation projects comprising over 20 miles and $100 million: the Fourth and Fifth Avenue, Eastern Hillcrest, Imperial Avenue, University Avenue, Orange, and Border to Bayshore Bikeways. The projects are part of a regional effort to create a network of safe and comfortable facilities for users of all ages and abilities. Chris managed all aspects of the projects, including coordination between government agencies, permitting, environmental approvals, planning, community engagement, conceptual and final design, construction applying for and managing grants, and right-of-way acquisition. The projects included protected bikeways, bicycle boulevards, traffic calming, signal work, bus islands, landscaping, drainage, ADA improvements, sidewalks, and crossing enhancements.
San Diego Forward: the 2021 Regional Plan; San Diego, CA. While employed at SANDAG, Chris was a key member of the regional plan team. In his primary role on the plan, Chris managed the development of the active transportation component, including the incorporation of a safe systems approach, the creation of a network development best practices document, formalizing bicycle facility selection guidance, developing cost estimates, and leading Vision Zero efforts, among other policy and program identification. He also was involved in the identification and development of the Mobility Hubs, including performing data analysis and developing transportation networks focused on multimodal access and mobility.
Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plans; San Diego, CA. While employed at SANDAG, Chris was on the program management team for the CMCP program, served as a subject matter expert in active transportation and equity, and assisted in the management of the SR 67 CMCP.
In this role, Chris developed the structure for the existing conditions analysis and goal identification for all CMCPs and advised on outreach, active transportation, and equity.
City of Fort Lauderdale General Planning Services; Fort Lauderdale, FL. Chris has served as a transportation planner and Deputy Project Manager for the City of Fort Lauderdale Transportation and Mobility Department General Planning Contract. Under this contract, Chris worked and led corridor studies, traffic calming plans, a traffic calming toolbox, and provided in- house development review and consulting services. Some example projects include:
Connecting the Blocks. Kittelson led this transportation plan for the City to provide a detailed list of multimodal projects to help the City meet its transportation goals. As an analyst on this project, Chris undertook a context sensitive analysis of the city that was used to help categorize the City into 11 multimodal connectivity districts. He also assisted in developing a Street Typology Classification System which identified multimodal needs in the City, including a prioritization and implementation processes.
Neighborhood Mobility Masterplans. In order to support its growth, the City is working to address transportation, mobility, and access at the neighborhood level in a context sensitive and publicly informed manner. Chris has worked on or led five of these masterplans to date. Chris developed the structure and format of the plans, performed data analysis, and led community engagement efforts to examine the transportation issues and needs in each neighborhood. Based on the analysis and community input, Chris developed, costed, and prioritized strategies to calm traffic and enhance the pedestrian and bicycling environment in the neighborhoods.
CHRIS ROMANO | Senior Planner
17th Street Corridor Action Plan. Chris served as deputy project manager on this study, which aims to address the daily congestion and poor walking and biking conditions along this major corridor connecting Fort Lauderdale’s Port and Convention Center to the beach. Chris led the efforts to evaluate the multimodal environment in and around the corridor to develop short-, mid-, and long- term solutions to improve mobility for all modes. He also led the community engagement efforts, including walkshops with the various local, county, and state agencies sharing jurisdiction over the corridor to gain consensus on needs and opportunities.
Broward MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Action Plan; Broward County, FL. Broward County is consistently ranked as one of the top four most dangerous places in the country for people who walk and bike. In order to address this, the Broward MPO initiated the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (BPSAP). Chris was the Deputy Project Manager for the project. Through a combination of field visits to five demonstration corridors, data analysis to understand safety issues and propensities for active transportation, and public engagement, Chris worked with the team to develop four calls to action to create systemic change for a safer transportation system. In addition to developing policy guidance and programmatic action items, he identified systemic and location specific safety issues and countermeasures to improve them.
NE 125th Street Corridor Multi-Modal Improvements Study; North Miami, FL. NW 125th Street is North Miami's main street as well as a major street for regional connectivity, and is the central focus of the City’s plans to create a vibrant, urban downtown core. In order to support this vision, Kittelson led this study for City under a General Transportation Services contract. The study focused on ensuring that the pedestrian, bicycle, parking, driving, transit, and other mobility needs will be met and will support the vision for downtown North Miami. Chris was instrumental in evaluating the pedestrian, bicycle, transit, land use, development and in stitching together those issues and opportunities with the transportation analysis and identified needs to determine goals for the study. He also helped to identify alternatives and developed a screening process with evaluation criteria. He worked with a project working group to identify a recommended alternative that includes a lane elimination and streetscaping improvements that the City is now working to push forward.
2040 South Florida Regional Transportation Plan; Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties, FL. The Southeast Florida Region, comprised of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties, is the fourth most populous urbanized area in the United States and is continuing to grow. The 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) coordinates and synthesizes the transportation plans and programs for these three counties to help pave the path to the vision for the 2040 regional transportation system. Chris was a key team member in the report writing and production of the RTP. In addition to researching and writing the sections on the history, demographics, public involvement, and document review, he synthesized much of the information from the technical memorandums into a final plan. These duties included writing chapters for the plan; creating maps utilizing GIS and Illustrator; working to help develop infographics; and reviewing, synthesizing, and responding to comments from multiple agencies.
US-1 Multimodal Corridor Study: Palm Beach County, FL. US 1 is an important corridor for economic vitality in Palm Beach County that crosses through 14 municipalities and many of the county’s activity hubs. It plays a key role in mobility for all modes, although it provides an inconsistent experience for bicycling, walking, driving, and transit. The Palm Beach MPO initiated the US 1 Corridor Mobility Study to assess the multimodal conditions and develop a consistent vision for the corridor so that it may better suit the needs of all users. Under the General Planning contract Kittelson holds, Chris led the transit analysis for this study and conducted design charrettes to determine the future of roadway design for the region. He also undertook and analysis of the potential economic and land use impacts of changes to the corridor and led Palm Beach County’s first health impact assessment.
University Of Miami Medical Campus Multimodal Safety and Circulation Plan; Miami, FL. The University of Miami’s (UM) Miller School of is increasingly faced with issues of pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular safety, access, and circulation, particularly along NW 14th Street. Kittelson led a study for the University to identify issues and potential solutions on and around NW 14th Street. Chris was the deputy project manager for this project leading the issue identification through GIS analysis; review of crash reports; discussions with University and Health District staff; and field reviews. Based on a synthesis of the existing conditions data, he identified actionable solutions for loading/unloading for delivery vehicles; parking; traffic calming; pedestrian and bicycle facilities and accommodations; and vehicular and pedestrian circulation. Finally, he developed a graphic report to list out the issues and solutions that culminated in an implementation approach to improve multimodal mobility in the corridor.
SunRail Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity Studies; Osceola, Orange, Seminole, and Volusia Counties, FL. The SunRail Connectivity Study is intended to help identify and coordinate pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure projects critical to enhancing multi-modal connectivity around the stations of the SunRail Commuter Line serving the Central Florida Region. For the Phase I stations, Chris conducted GIS analysis of the economic, land use, safety, and transportation conditions for each station and helped to determine the critical walking and bicycle paths to and from the stations. He also conducted field reviews for several stations and worked to identify and prioritize improvements as well as complete the summary reports for those stations. For the Phase II stations, Chris is working with local stakeholders to perform high level planning and guidance for transit oriented development (TOD) and station area planning including land use policy analysis.
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Stéphane P. Dulor, PE, DBIA
Bridge Services Manager
Stéphane Dulor is a Senior Project Manager at TYLin and manages the Bridge Services group in Orange County, Los Angeles, and Inland Empire. His 26 years of experience spans all aspects of bridge engineering, structural design, and project management for highway, railroad, transit, and pedestrian projects, with a special emphasis on projects with complex bridge structures. Stéphane has led and delivered projects through the entire Caltrans project development process, including authoring Caltrans Design Standard Decision Documents, Project Study Reports (PSR), Project Reports (PR) and has served as engineer of record for final design projects. He has led high -profile structural assignments and has served as Project Manager on multiple projects delivered by mu lti-disciplinary teams, including in -house staff and subconsultants. As Bridge Services Manager, Stéphane leads teams of structural engineers to accomplish quality work on time and under budget. He is recognized for his big picture approach, consensus-building and motivational style of management, and is highly respected for his tireless devotion to his clients’ needs.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro), U.S. Route 101 Corridor PSR | Los Angeles, CA
Structures Lead overseeing the preparation of seven Advanced Planning Studies (APS) for the widening of two bridges in the Caltrans right-of-way as part of a corridor widening and completed a PSR.
Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Parking Expansion Pedestrian Bridge | Anaheim, CA Structures Lead responsible for preliminary design of the bridges including a signature structure over Harbor Boulevard. The expansion of Disney’s parking facilities to the south required a flyover bridge structure from the new parking structure to Disney Way. A network of pedestrian bridges was also included to connect the parking structure to the theme parks.
City of Irvine, Jamboree Road/Michelson Drive Pedestrian Bridge | Irvine, CA Project Manager responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and environmental planners to design a new signature pedestrian bridge across Jamboree in the business district of Irvine and associated intersection improvements. The project includes the Project Approval/Environmental Document (PA/ED) phase and the plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) and Stéphane led weekly meetings with in -house staff and subconsultants during the development of the project. The design includes elevators and outreach/consensus building with the developers on either side of the bridge.
County of Orange Public Works, Surfside Inn Pedestrian Bridge | Dana Point, CA Project Manager responsible for aiding the Orange County Public Works Department to generate a variety of conceptual alternatives for a high-profile signature pedestrian bridge across railroad tracks and onto the beach. Stéphane met with community leaders, City and Public Works managers, and the Chairwoman of the Board of Supervisors to present 3D renderings of alternatives to garner feedback for future phases of the project.
Port of Los Angeles (POLA), Avalon Promenade and Gateway | Wilmington, CA Project Manager for a new park project to provide public waterfront access to the residents of Wilmington creating a connection and “window to the waterfront” within POLA. The project’s objective is to create a welcoming sanctuary from Harry Bridges Boulevard to Banning’s Landing and the waterfront including a signature pedestrian arch structure to provide safe passage over the
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
26 Years
YEARS WITH TYLIN
6 Years
EDUCATION
Engineering Diploma,
Structures/Civil Engineering,
École Centrale de Marseille
(previously known as École
Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de
Marseille (ESIM)), France
LICENSE
Professional Engineer (Civil):
California, No. 62232
France, No. ESIM96053
Europe, No. EUR.ING.25708
DBIA Certified Professional
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railroad and onto the waterfront. Stéphane led a public outreach effort with the community and led the multidisciplinary team to develop and complete the design of the pedestrian/bike bridge over the railroad.
City of Long Beach, Shoemaker Bridge Replacement | Long Beach, CA Project Manager responsible for generating a variety of bridge alternatives, PA/ED, and PS&E for the replacement of the existing Shoemaker Bridge over the lower reach of the Los Angeles River. The project goals include pedestrian and bicycle connectivity across the river. Alternatives studied include a clear span tied-arch bridge, cable-stayed bridge, and segmental (concrete box girder) bridge which would allow for overhead construction.
Metro, Goldline Eastside Light Rail Transit Extension | Los Angeles to Montebello, CA Lead Engineer responsible for leading, coordinating, and obtaining approval from the Caltrans project to PSR/PR at five locations where the alignment intersected with Caltrans’ freeways.
Metro, Gold Line Foothill Light-Rail Transit (LRT) Extension | Pasadena to Montclair, CA Responsible for supervising the preliminary engineering phase of this project segment and preparing preliminary design concepts for a total of 27 bridge structures. Stéphane oversaw the preparation of the draft PR/PSR for work done in the Caltrans right-of-way, including preparing APSs.
City of Torrance, Prairie Avenue Bridge Seismic Retrofit | Torrance, CA Project Manager responsible for leading the PA/ED and PS&E efforts for the seismic retrofit of the existing Prairie Avenue Overhead Bridge over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railways (BNSF) tracks. In addition, the project includes rehabilitating the br idge deck to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Stéphane oversaw the work of all the disciplines involved on the project, from the environmental team to the civil and structural engineering team, coordinating the environmental studies and approvals through Caltrans. Stéphane held weekly internal project development meetings and regular client meetings to keep the project on schedule.
City of Irvine, Irvine Great Park (PS&E) Phase I & II | Irvine, CA Project Manager for a family of five pedestrian bridges for the Great Park in Irvine. The five bridges will be designed for pedestrian and bike traffic and three of these will also accommodate a future trolley. The aesthetics are being developed as a family, with a hierarchy of signature and iconicity to help the place-making aspect of the project. The project involved all phases from concept design to PS&E plans.
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Ryan Lau, PE
PSRE Lead
Ryan Lau has 1 5 years of transportation engineering experience and has served as the project manager and lead project engineer on numerous highway/freeway improvements, local street projects, and grade separations. He delivered projects ranging from preliminary project studies to final plans, specifications, and estimates. Ryan has extensive experience leading multidiscipline teams, coordinating with clients, stakeholder agencies, and subconsultants, as well as managing scope, schedules, and budgets.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Irvine, I-5/JOST Pedestrian & Bicycle Bridge | Irvine, CA Project Manager for PS&E for a new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over I -5 in the City of Irvine. The 1,300-foot-long bridge will connect portions of JOST, a Class I multi -use trail traversing Irvine. The bridge will include development of aesthetics such as decorative fencing, lighting, barriers, and concrete textures.
OCTA, SR -57 Widening PA&ED from Orangewood Avenue to Katella Avenue | Anaheim/Orange, CA
Technical Manager for the widening of SR-57 between Orangewood Avenue and Katella Avenue. This project will reduce congestion by extending the fifth northbound general -purpose lane from Orangewood Avenue, widen the inside shoulder to mitigate existing sight distance issues, widen existing structures over the Santa Ana River and Metrolink rail tracks, and construct a new structure for the realigned Katella Avenue off-ramp.
OCTA, SR-91 Widening from Acacia Street to La Palma Avenue | Anaheim CA Technical Manager/Roadway Lead for final PS&E to add a westbound general-purpose lane through the SR -91/SR-57 system interchange area. Three freeway -to-freeway connectors, and three local interchanges are affected by the improvements. The La Palma Avenue b ridge over SR -91 will be replaced, and the State College Boulevard bridge will be widened. At the project’s inception, Ryan developed geometric refinements that will save approximately $10 million in construction costs and will avoid impacts to two private properties.
I-5 Widening from Avenida Pico to the San Diego County Line PSR- PDS | San Clemente, CA Deputy Project Manager for the PSR-PDS, and Subconsultant Project Manager for the PA/ED Phase, for this 3.5-mile freeway corridor improvement project on I-5 in San Clemente. Build alternatives studied as part of the PSR-PDS included managed lanes and general-purpose lane additions on the freeway, as well as ramp improvements to better accommodate active transportation modes. In total, six local interchange and seven bridges (including one pedestrian overcrossing) are affected by the proposed improvements.
SR 91/Adams Street Interchange PSR-PDS | Riverside, CA
Deputy Project Manager for preparation of a PSR -PDS for this interchange reconfiguration project.
Build alternatives include a hook ramp option as well as an offset intersection with ramp structures crossing the freeway. Closely spaced intersections and right -of-way constraints pose challenges for maintaining traffic during construction. Right -of-way impacts are being coordinated closely with stakeholders, including at California Baptist University (CBU) and a group of car dealerships.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
15 YEARS WITH TYLIN
8 EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering,
University of California, Irvine
MS, Urban and Regional
Planning, University of
California, Irvine
BS, Business Management,
San Diego State University
LICENSE
Professional Engineer (Civil):
California, No. 79299
Brad Jensen || Senior Resource
Project Manager
Education
Business Management Courses
California State University, Fullerton
Capabilities
Event planning, including logistics,
setup, and tear down
Maintains relationships with
government, public, and community
stakeholders
Maintains an organized schedule
to ensure timely task delivery
Supervises strategic community
outreach and public affairs
campaigns
Collaborates with project team and
consultants on deliverables for
complex infrastructure projects in
several counties
Years of Experience
22 Years with MBI:
22 Born and raised in Dana Point, Brad has spent much of his life living and working throughout the Orange County region. He is a seasoned community outreach project manager with more than two decades of public engagement expertise.
Exceptionally well-organized and detail oriented, he has developed communications strategy plans for several of Southern California’s largest agencies in the past.
Brad has worked with many municipalities and public agencies across Southern California over the last 20+ years. These include the City of Anaheim, Orange County Department of Public Works, Orange County Transportation Authority, Caltrans, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), City of Los Angeles, City of Burbank, Metrolink, Ventura County Transportation Commission, and Riverside Transit Agency.
Relevant Experience
City of Anaheim – Resort Area Mobility Plan, Project Manager • Supervised public noticing and promotional strategies • Oversaw development of collateral materials and graphic design requests • Organized and executed public surveys within the Resort District • Led creation of a stakeholder database, identifying Important local individuals and organizations interested in the project • Facilitated two (2) public meetings for the project, including a virtual public meeting after the COVID-19 pandemic began
City of Anaheim - Anaheim Rapid Connection Project – Project Manager • Facilitated scoping meeting
• Attended team meetings and conference calls
• Created notices and secured space in local publication • Managed logistics for scoping meeting
• Oversaw collateral creation and made updates as needed • Created comments matrix
• Developed and maintained project website
Orange County Department of Public Works – Southwest Anaheim Sidewalk Improvements
• Supervised public noticing process, including door drops and neighborhood canvassing
• Supervised creation of all collateral materials and meeting materials • Created and implemented online-based project survey
• Assisted with execution of community meetings for impacted residents
Orange County Department of Public Works – Santa Ana River Homeless Encampment Removal
• Coordinated and managed all film crew personnel and equipment on site • Coordinated all scheduling with OC Public Works, County Sheriffs Dept., and Federal Court appointed Judge
• Oversaw all production of the final edits and audio enhancements for final product
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – Public Outreach for Environmental Phase of Interstate 5 Improvements, County Line To Avenida Pico, Project Manager
• Leads noticing and promotional efforts to generate public awareness of the environmental process, potential alternatives, technical studies, and draft and final environmental documents
• Implements engagement tools and tactics to effectively communicate with the target audiences listed
• Schedules and facilitates in-person and/or virtual public meetings, including public information meetings and public hearings • Documents and tracks metrics monthly
• Provides strategy for virtual meetings
OCTA – South County Multimodal Corridor Study, Project Manager • Managed development of regional Public Involvement Plan (PIP) • Led a team in developing a virtual meeting platform for stakeholder meetings and South County working groups
• Responsible for developing positive relationships with residential and business communities located within the Study area and established a framework for the OCTA Project Manager that can be used to develop and maintain ongoing relationships with key local elected and government officials
• Oversees development of stakeholder databases and community- based organizations to contact about the Study
OCTA – I-405 Improvements Project, Project Manager
• Distributes and allocates MBI’s resources and works to satisfy all of OCTA’s overall public outreach requests
• Manages MBI’s bilingual staff for community events and meetings • Oversees the creation of collateral materials and manages Spanish collateral requests internally with MBI staff
• Oversaw the design and development of a photo archival library, which is currently maintained and updated for OCTA
• Responsible for monitoring the project’s progress as well as arranging and scheduling photography documentation shoots
Orange County Parks Department – Peters Canyon Bikeway Project • Prepared post-meeting report including all comment cards and public comments
• Responsible for identifying and documenting any key outreach issues • Successfully facilitated contentious public meeting
• Created talking points and material for elected officials to reference during community meetings
• Attended team meetings and conference calls
NICK FOSTER, AICP, RSP1 | ASSOCIATE PLANNER
EDUCATION
MS, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Portland State
University, 2014
BA, Applied Physics,
Economics, Whitworth
University, 2006
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
16 LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Road Safety Professional
(#207)
American Institute of
Certified Planner (#246425)
AWARDS
Oregon Ave Protected Bike
Lane, Judges Choice Award,
American Council of
Engineering Companies,
Oregon Chapter
Clackamas County
Transportation Safety Action
Plan, Achievement Award,
National Association of
Counties
AFFILIATIONS
Association of Pedestrian
and Bicycle Professionals
American Planning
Association
Transportation Research
Board Bicycle Transportation
Committee
Nick is a leader in multimodal safety analysis, planning, and research. His experience includes leading-edge safety research, comprehensive safety and active transportation plans, and detailed site investigations and concept designs. He has helped agencies ranging in size from state DOTs to small towns develop data-driven safety plans and practices and active transportation plans.
Nick is nationally regarded for his expertise and has given webinars on bicycling, walking, and safety for the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals and the Institute of Transportation Engineers and is a member of the Transportation Research Board’s Bicycle Transportation Committee.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Safety Services; Statewide, UT.
As project manager, Nick led this on-call contract that included educating UDOT staff on how to apply the predictive methods from the HSM and to use the FHWA CMF Clearinghouse. Through this contract, Nick has analyzed hundreds of miles of urban, suburban, and rural roads using the HSM and the CMF Clearinghouse and completed a before and after evaluation of the crash impacts of raising the speed limits on rural freeways.
Oregon Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Implementation Plan; Statewide, OR. Nick led the development of a statewide pedestrian and bicycle safety plan for ODOT, using the methods from NCHRP Research Report 893, Systemic Pedestrian Safety Analysis. The resulting plan identifies risk factors associated with pedestrian and bicycle crashes and how to use those factors to identify and select appropriate countermeasures. The plan will be used by ODOT to help prioritize safety funding applications it receives.
Clackamas County Transportation Safety Action Plan; Clackamas County, OR.
Nick led the development of Oregon’s first county-wide safety-focused plan and the recently completed effort to update it to a goal of zero fatal and serious injury crashes. The plan’s multidisciplinary recommendations include engineering countermeasures, data management techniques, and actions related to education, law enforcement, and improved medical services access. The first iteration of the plan won the National Association of Counties Achievement Award in Planning, Best in Category, 2013. The second iteration of the plan includes new emphasis on systemic analyses of pedestrian and bicycle crashes.
US 20: Chester to Montana Corridor Safety Plan; Fremont County, ID. Nick led the technical analysis for this safety-focused plan for 53 miles of US 20 in the Yellowstone region of Idaho. US 20 is a rural two-lane highway that sees an influx of traffic from visitors in the summer. Analyses included site observations and crash data analyses conducted using the predictive method from the HSM.
The resulting recommendations were selected based on their expected safety performance.
NCHRP Project 17-70: Development of Roundabout Crash Prediction Models and Methods; National. As lead researcher, Nick developed and implemented the data collection plan, helped develop safety performance functions, and prepared guidance for practitioners on how to use the resulting analysis models and methods. He also led a full-day workshop on the project’s proposed analysis methods for practitioners at the Louisiana DOT’s training center to test and refine the project’s methodologies.
Powell Blvd (US 26): SE 122nd–SE 136th Multimodal Safety Analysis; Portland, OR. Nick worked with the Oregon Department of Transportation to improve safety on a section of Powell Blvd (US 26). The analysis applied Highway Safety Manual methodologies and multimodal level of service to evaluate the corridor’s performance from a safety and multimodal quality of service perspective. The study evaluated the effectiveness of alternative cross-sections and identified safety improvements.
SAMANTHA LIU, EIT | SAFETY ANALYST
EDUCATION
MS Sustainable Design and
Construction of Urban
Systems, Stanford University,
2021
BS Civil and Environmental
Engineering, University of
California, Berkeley, 2019
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
2 LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Engineer in Training
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil
Engineer (ASCE)
Samantha Liu is a transportation analyst with a master's degree in sustainable design, and an interest in bridging the gaps between transportation research, policy, and design. She has a passion for social impact projects that address income inequality and the lack of access to transportation, housing, and food. Samantha believes the best way she can contribute is to combine data science efforts with transportation design consulting to help local governments make more informed decisions about their communities. By creating various data-centric transportation designs, Samantha is eager to learn more about the political and logistical challenges of implementing sustainable transportation solutions.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Anaheim Circulation Element Update; Anaheim, CA. Kittelson is preparing an update to the Circulation Element of the General Plan, which will outline the future transportation network, goals and policies for the City for the next 10 years. For this effort, Kittelson is assessing existing and future conditions at 250 intersections throughout the city, determining how new development potential (such as Disneyland Forward, OC Vibe! and Big A:2050) could affect operations at intersections of major arterial roadways. From this assessment, Kittelson will identify citywide roadway improvements to minimize congestion. Kittelson is also developing new goals and policies to plan for future mobility services, including shared-ride vehicles, micro-mobility, micro-transit, active transportation, connected/autonomous vehicles, and local transit. In addition, Kittelson is preparing public outreach materials, providing recommendations for updating the City’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance, and updating the City’s transportation impact analysis guidelines to account for the new policies and ensure consistency with the statewide Senate Bill (SB) 743 requirements. Samantha evaluated Anaheim’s current transportation network, reviewed local plans, and identified key opportunities and constraints for roadway circulation improvements.
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) I-5 South County PA/ED; Orange County, CA Kittelson is currently leading the transportation assessment for the design and environmental clearance of the widening of I-5 in south Orange County. The project includes approximately 3.5 miles of new HOV lanes along I-5 between Avenida Pico and the San Diego County Line.
Samantha has been analyzing the level of service and queue lengths using volume counts in Synchro of the proposed freeway build to ensure that no negative traffic impacts are made along the freeway travel lanes and ramps.
City of Glendale Land Use and Circulation Element Update/Transportation Impact Fee/SB 743 Implementation/Travel Demand Model Update; Glendale, CA. Kittelson is currently developing an updated circulation element for the City of Glendale and updating its citywide travel demand model. As part of this effort, Kittelson prepared a VMT estimating tool for the City and developed its updated SB 743-compliant transportation impact study guidelines. Samantha evaluated Glendale’s existing transportation network, reviewed local plans, and identified key opportunities and constraints for roadway circulation improvements.
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Freeway Chokepoints Study; Orange County, CA. Kittelson is leading a study for OCTA to address chokepoints along the Caltrans freeway network after buildout of its Measure M2 highway program. Kittelson is using output from OCTAM to forecast future volumes for multiple scenarios and using the FREEVAL software to model freeway mainline and ramp operations. Based on an initial list of chokepoints, Kittelson will screen locations to determine the top ten priority locations. At these key chokepoints, Kittelson will propose, assess, and recommend improvements to reduce the speed differentials and queuing, such as auxiliary lanes and part-time shoulder use. The results of the study will be documented as part of an Implementation Plan that will also include conceptual designs, cost estimates and funding sources. Project stakeholders include multiple OCTA departments, as well as Caltrans and the affected jurisdictions. Samantha developed traffic growth assumptions that will be used for a future innovation scenario. This scenario considers the potential effects of key technological innovations (e.g. on-demand ridesharing, autonomous vehicles, and increased telecommuting) on travel behavior.
Beverly Hills Transit Needs Assessment; Beverly Hills, CA. Kittelson worked with the City of Beverly Hills to determine whether the current and future planned transit services are sufficient to support the needs of Beverly Hills residents, workers, and visitors. Kittelson conducted several forms of community outreach including an online survey, interactive mapping exercise, and public meetings.
Kittelson provided initial recommendations to direct future transit planning efforts by the City based on the results of the community needs analysis and current industry best practices. Samantha identified and summarized pain points expressed by community members.
KAREN PHAN| TRANSPORTATION ANALYST
EDUCATION
Master of Urban and
Regional Planning,
Transportation Policy and
Planning, University of
California, Los Angeles
BA, Integrative Biology,
University of California,
Berkeley
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
3 AFFILIATIONS
American Planning
Association (APA), Member
Women’s Transportation
Seminar (WTS), Member
PUBLICATIONS
Mead-Newton, M., Guirguis,
P., Murshed, A., Phan, K.,
Schwartz, E., & Silverstein, B.
(2022). Planning Indicators:
Non-Auto Mobility. UCLA:
Institute of Transportation
Studies. (link)
A California native, Karen holds a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from UCLA and a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley. Karen has experience in traffic operations, multimodal transportation planning, and safety work. Karen’s project experience includes traffic impact studies for residential and commercial developments, general plan updates, and complete streets projects. Prior to joining Kittelson, Karen interned at the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) in their Active Transportation department. She also previously worked as an environmental planner at a consulting firm in Orange County, where she supported renewable energy projects and prepared environmental clearances.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Lawndale General Plan Update/Hawthorne Boulevard Specific Plan; Lawndale, CA.
Kittelson is working with the City of Lawndale to update the City’s General Plan. The update is intended to address existing and future circulation issues, including the proposed extension of the Metro Green Line through the city. As part of this effort, citywide goals and policies are being developed to improve active transportation and account for new vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) metrics. In addition, the proposed rezoning of parcels along Hawthorne Boulevard is being explored to facilitate development of higher density residential uses and mixed-use commercial zones. As LA Metro is planning for a new commuter rail service throughout the area, potential rezoning and enhancements to access and circulation are being explored. Karen is conducting the traffic operations analysis for the CEQA and non-CEQA environmental documentation.
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Transit Funding Handbook; Riverside County, CA. Kittelson was part of the consultant team working with RCTC to produce a streamlined transit funding guidebook document that combines various existing technical funding documents from federal, state, and local sources as well as undocumented staff policies into a more easily understood guide for an audience of transit operators and local municipalities. Kittelson led the effort, reviewing existing documents, conducting interviews with key staff members and outreach to prospective guidebook users, and incorporating additional task work to share how to use the document with the intended audience. Karen reviewed federal transit policies, assisted with conducting interviews with key staff and transit agencies, and documented RCTC’s internal policies.
City of Glendale Land Use and Circulation Element Update/Transportation Impact Fee/SB 743 Implementation/Travel Demand Model Update; Glendale, CA; Ongoing. Kittelson is currently developing an updated circulation element for the City of Glendale and updating its citywide travel demand model. As part of this effort, Kittelson also prepared a VMT estimating tool for the City and developed its updated SB 743-compliant transportation impact study guidelines.
Karen is assisting with the preparation of the updated circulation element’s goals, policies, and implementation actions
City of Montebello General Plan Update, Downtown Specific Plan, Environmental Impact Report (EIR), VMT Guidelines, and Bicycle Master Plan; Montebello, CA; Ongoing. Kittelson is developing the updated circulation element for the City of Montebello General Plan Update and their Downtown Specific Plan area. Kittelson is updating the mobility element’s goals, policies, and a circulation network to accommodate the City’s envisioned land use and circulation buildout. The plan will provide an enhanced network of trails, enhance pedestrian and bicycle mobility and promote a vibrant and walkable downtown area and near rail stations. Kittelson is also preparing a citywide bicycle master plan (BMP) as part of this effort. Karen is currently conducting the traffic operations analysis for the CEQA and non-CEQA environmental documentation. Karen is also assisting with developing the BMP vision, goals, and recommended bicycle improvements.
City of Glendale San Fernando Road Beautification; Glendale, CA. The City of Glendale is evaluating beautification and multi-modal improvements to address varied mobility needs along San Fernando Road. San Fernando Road is one of the primary connectors from industrial/commercial businesses to residential neighborhoods in Southwest Glendale and functions as a vital major arterial north- south corridor used as a bypass to the I-5.
STEVE RHYNE | ASSOCIATE TECHNICIAN
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
35 LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Drone Pilot
(#4115950)
AFFILIATIONS
Urban and Regional
Information Systems
Association
Steve is a visual communication specialist who focuses on geospatial data analysis, 3D visualization, and infographic creation to support complex planning and engineering projects. Steve works closely with project managers and clients to develop visual communication and analysis strategies designed to ensure clear, concise, and compelling project communication with the community. Steve utilizes a variety of industry-standard tools while researching and developing new techniques to help further visual communication practices. He has a reputation of continually raising the bar while maintaining workflow efficiency and meeting the project needs.
Steve works on a variety of projects tasked to develop, manage, and create innovative GIS models and applications. Steve creates effective story telling data visualizations which require focus on microscopic technical details, while creating high-level visuals that effectively communicate the analytical results. Steve has gained a broader spectrum for GIS trends, technology, and effective visual communication techniques to elevate project success. Additionally, Rhyne mentors others coming into the GIS discipline and shares knowledge to help grow the organization, while also learning from their fresh perspective.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
4th Ave Corridor Improvements: Portland, OR. Steve developed a two-mile 3D model corridor used to demonstrate new bike, pedestrian, and transit improvements. Steve worked closely with CAD designers to develop a CAD to 3D model workflow to ensure maximum efficiency. Additionally, Steve worked with the client to develop the project messaging through storyboards and apply that in the animation and other motion graphics for the final video production. The video was hosted on the City’s web site and used for public involvement.
Zion Crossroads Bowtie Intersection: Zion Crossroads, VA. Steve managed the 3D model development, animation and video production for the new and improved Bowtie Intersection in Zion Crossroads, VA. Steve coordinated between the CAD designers, 3D modelers, and motion graphic specialists to produce a public facing video demonstrating the new intersection operation and how the intersection would look within the existing environment. The video was hosted on the VDOT web site and used in news media outlets, and other public involvement engagements.
Elliott Road Bike and Pedestrian Improvement Corridor; Beaverton, OR. Steve developed a two-mile 3D model corridor used to demonstrate student pedestrian activity and the interaction at key intersections. A fly-thru animation was used to preview the entire corridor and pause at the key intersections to see how effectively the improvements promoted pedestrian safety.
11th Street Bikeway Improvements; Boise, ID. The 11th Street corridor has a unique location where a proposed bike path will cross onto Boise High School property between Washington and Franklin St. Steve worked with the high school committee to develop a bike path design that would allow public access while maintaining separation from students during school sessions. He utilized a drone to take multiple pictures of the area and developed an orthorectified aerial image used to develop a CAD and 3D model. The 3D model was used to create drone and first-person perspective photo simulations. The visualizations were used to present the concept to the high school students, faculty, and ACHD.
Space Coast TPO Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan; Orlando FL. Steve was the GIS technical lead to help manage and build the GIS infrastructure for the project. He developed web apps used by multiple users to collect and create geography from the field or desktop. The data was used to analyze corridors and road segments to determine bicycle and pedestrian level of stress and connectivity.
FERNANDO SOTELO, TE | PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
EDUCATION
MS, Civil Engineering
(Transportation),
University of Southern
California
BS, Naval Engineering,
University of Sao Paulo,
Brazil
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
23 LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Traffic
Engineer: CA # TR 2770
AFFILIATIONS
Institute of
Transportation Engineers
Orange County Traffic
Engineers Council
Fernando Sotelo has extensive experience in CEQA and the technical aspects of transportation planning, including travel demand forecasting, traffic impact analyses, and parking demand studies. His professional experience with traffic and parking analyses includes several schools and a variety of land development uses, such as warehousing, mixed use, commercial, and recreation projects in southern and northern California. Fernando understands the complexities of transportation planning and has prepared transportation sections for EIRs for major projects such as general plan updates and specific plans. He focuses particular attention on issues such as vehicular circulation, site access, queuing, and pedestrian routes to school and safety. In addition to his experience in traffic, Fernando has prepared hundreds of technical studies for noise and air quality analyses on a variety of projects.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Traffic and Pedestrian Circulation Assessment for the Betsy Ross Elementary School; Anaheim, CA. Fernando served as the technical lead for the preparation of the circulation analysis for an existing elementary school in the city of Anaheim. The purpose of this analysis was to improve traffic and parking conditions and safety, especially during student drop-off and pick-up. This involved reviews of traffic at site access driveways, internal circulation and drop-off, pedestrian circulation and parking areas to identify queues, bottlenecks, and potential safety concerns. The study identified engineering and operational elements to improve traffic and pedestrian circulation within the school and vicinity.
City of Baldwin Park Downtown Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Specific Plan; Baldwin Park, CA. Fernando served as the technical lead for the transportation evaluation and parking management plan for a transit-oriented development specific plan in downtown Baldwin Park. To improve access and circulation to the Baldwin Park Metrolink Station, Fernando assessed the potential for modifications to adjacent roadways, including changes to the lane configurations, on-street parking locations, and sidewalks/bicycle facilities. The parking management plan for the specific plan includes several parking management strategies to better utilize the existing parking supply, and to adequately accommodate the future mix of land uses while meeting the objectives of the specific plan. The management plan included strategies such as adopting parking occupancy and turnover targets, incentivizing shared parking for mixed used development areas, unbundled parking and more.
City of Fontana Downtown Core Project; Fontana, CA. Kittelson developed a circulation plan with substantial modifications to the downtown area and prepared a transportation analysis for proposed Downtown Core Project. The downtown area includes the Fontana Metrolink Station and City Hall. The Project consists of transit-oriented development and changes to parking and an enhanced bike and pedestrian network to invigorate redevelopment and encourage a mixed-use environment. Kittelson provided conceptual designs to accommodate a substantial amount of traffic, bicycle and pedestrian activity in the area, while considering constraints with the available roadway right-of-way. Several concepts were considered including roundabouts at key intersections, angled and parallel parking configurations, and several bike and transit facility configurations. Fernando served as the technical lead and project manager.
City of Lawndale General Plan Update/Hawthorne Boulevard Specific Plan; Lawndale, CA. Fernando is the Kittelson project manager for the preparation of an updated Circulation/Mobility Plan for the City of Lawndale. This plan addresses existing and future circulation issues, including the proposed extension of the Metro Green Line through the city. As part of this effort, citywide goals and policies are being developed to improve active transportation and account for new vehicle-miles traveled (VMT) metrics. In addition, the proposed rezoning of parcels along Hawthorne Boulevard is being explored to facilitate development of higher density residential uses and mixed-use commercial zones. As LA Metro is
FERNANDO SOTELO, PE | Principal Engineer
planning for a new commuter rail service throughout the area, potential rezoning and enhancements to access and circulation are being explored.
Transportation Analysis for the Moreno Valley Mall Redevelopment, Moreno Valley, CA. Fernando prepared the transportation analysis for the development of 1,800 residential units, two hotels, office and retail buildings. Fernando served as the project manager to prepare a comprehensive analysis of potential impacts to transit, bicycle, pedestrian circulation, and an analysis of potential VMT impacts from a variety of land uses with the project. A complex trip generation and VMT assessment was prepared for the unique type of entertainment/lifestyle proposed uses and to account for trip reductions due to internal capture and walking/bicycle travel anticipated to occur given the mix of uses Palos Verdes Drive Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE); Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Kittelson prepared intersection control evaluations for the intersections of Costa De Las Islas/Palos Verdes Drive South and Wayfarers Church driveway/Palos Verdes Drive South. The analyses consisted primarily of a review of existing traffic and site conditions and an evaluation of intersection sight distance and stopping sight distance using guidance from AASHTO’s A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (2018). Kittelson reviewed speed surveys, site plans and surveys, and conducted a site reconnaissance to review existing conditions. The analysis identified approaches that had adequate sigh distance and where improvements would be needed. Fernando was the project manager.
City of Montebello General Plan Update, Environmental Impact Report, and Transportation Impact Guidelines; Montebello, CA. Kittelson is developing the updated circulation element for the City of Montebello General Plan Update and their Downtown Specific Plan area. Kittelson is updating the mobility element’s goals, policies, and a circulation network to accommodate the City’s envisioned land use and circulation buildout. The plan will provide an enhanced network of trails, enhance pedestrian and bicycle mobility and promote a vibrant and walkable downtown area and near rail stations. Fernando is serving as the lead for the technical analyses to review transportation impacts under CEQA.
City of Indian Wells General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report; Indian Wells, CA. Fernando is the project manager for the City of Indian Wells General Plan Update. Kittelson is updating mobility elements for the City of Indian Wells General Plan Update and performing technical analysis in support of the EIR document. The mobility element focuses on expanding the bicycle and NEV network, integrating regional multi-use path connections, and providing complete street policies for residents, workers, and visitors. Fernando led the community workshop to inform the public and seek input for the mobility element update. Fernando manages day-to-day project activities, coordinates with City staff, and supports multiple tasks of this project, including the development of the mobility elements, the SB 743 VMT guidance in traffic impact analysis guidelines, and preparation of the transportation study to support CEQA review.
Beverly Hills Transit Needs Assessment; Beverly Hills, CA. Fernando served as project principal and lead tasks of the community outreach for this project. This project consisted of understanding how well the City of Beverly Hills’ residents, employees, and visitors are being served by the city’s existing transit network and explore options to better connect the city to the westside and the greater Los Angeles region at two upcoming subway stations being built as part of the Metro Purple Line Extension project.
Center Street Elementary School Drop-off Reconfiguration; El Segundo, CA. Fernando served as the project manager for the preparation of a technical study to assess operations in the drop-off area at the Center Street Elementary School and provide recommendations to improve safety and pedestrian and traffic flow. Fernando led a team to gather data, conduct a field survey and engaged stakeholders and interest parties to identify issues and discuss concern, and to develop recommendations to improve the student drop-off and pick-up activities. The recommendations included reallocating parking spaces, adding restrictions, installing a speed table, pavement marking, signage, improvements to the sidewalks, crosswalks, management of the drop-off and pick-up area, and education and enforcement measures.
Norwalk Citywide Bicycle Master Plan; City of Norwalk; Norwalk, CA. Kittelson prepared a Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) to improve bicycling conditions in the city and improve connectivity to local and regional destinations. The project includes substantial public outreach efforts, including coordination with a Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) and several community workshops. Fernando provided support for the project’s environmental impact documentation.
MARISSA TUCKER-BORQUEZ | PLANNER
EDUCATION
Master in City Planning, San
Diego State University
BS, Mechanical Engineering,
University of California, Davis
CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate in GIScience, San
Diego State University
YEARS WITH KITTELSON
1 AFFILIATIONS
American Planning Association
Marissa Tucker-Borquez is a planner with a passion for systemic safety and multimodal designs.
She recently earned a master’s degree in city planning with an emphasis in active transportation.
Armed with a GIScience certificate and undergraduate degree in engineering, Marissa believes that technology and data-driven analysis paired with local knowledge and street context can bring forth pragmatic solutions to the most complex transportation challenges. She considers every project an opportunity to increase safety for all road users and expand accessibility while maintaining efficiency.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Town of Gilbert - Heritage District Circulation; Gilbert, AZ. This multi-disciplinary team is working to identify and evaluate District-wide transportation improvement scenarios that will improve multimodal circulation to and through the Heritage District and support planned development. With the goal of providing efficient, comfortable, safe, and inviting mobility that enhances and supports the vibrancy of the Heritage District, the HDCP will ultimately develop blueprint and clear vision of multimodal transportation movement through, into, out of, and throughout the district today and for the next 20 years.
MCDOT Riggs Road Corridor Improvement Study; Maricopa County, AZ. This study for Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) seeks to identify and prioritize Active Transportation needs along Riggs Road. Facilities for people who walk and bike are developed sporadically along this section of Riggs Road, resulting in gaps in multimodal connectivity for and challenges accessing facilities. The study will also consider other local needs, including traffic calming, the needs of a significant senior population, the potential for low stress network connections on adjacent streets, ADA improvements, golf cart access, drainage needs, and traffic flow. Marissa helped to develop an alternative low-stress network to Riggs Road to provide a route for cyclists and pedestrians in a funds-constrained scenario. She also performed several creative and communication tasks as part of the project including creating photo-realistic renderings and illustrations of intersection recommendations for the preferred alternatives.
City of Mesa Transportation Master Plan Mesa, AZ. The City of Mesa is updating their Transportation Master Plan in coordination with concurrent updates to the City of Mesa General Plan, as well as the City of Mesa Transit Plan. Kittelson is working with the city on developing a new comprehensive Transportation Master Plan based upon the vision and goals contained in the 2040 Transportation Plan. Marissa performed the literature review of existing plans, used census data, Replica, and other data sets to understand exiting conditions in Mesa Today. Marissa also helped develop Marketing materials, surveys, and other public facing documents for public outreach. She is currently performing analysis on the active transportation network to identify gaps for people walking and biking.
Town of Marana Transportation Master Plan Marana, AZ. Kittelson is providing planning services for the preparation of a comprehensive 20-Year Transportation Master Plan. The 20-Year Master Plan will rely on an inclusive strategy that engages stakeholders and the public. The plan will create a roadmap for ensuring the Town provides appropriate infrastructure for vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit. Marissa was involved in helping develop Marana's existing conditions report by performing literature review, understanding existing plans, and using GIS to review census data and other relevant data sets. Marissa has analyzed the active transportation network existing conditions including level of bike traffic stress (LTS) and accessibility for people walking and biking. She contributed to developing outreach materials including content for social media, flyers, and booths.
City of Indian Wells General Plan Update and Environmental Impact Report (EIR); Indian Wells, CA. Kittelson updated mobility elements and traffic impact study guidelines for the City of Indian Wells General Plan Update and the technical analysis to support the EIR document. Marissa helped to develop the draft policies for the active transportation portion of the updated plan. She proposed a new Complete Streets network to increase the safety and comfort of non-motorized roadway users and increase access to regional and recreational trails.
Stephanie
Shaw
Principal + General Manager,
West Coast
Years of Experience
12 Years
Education
Master of Urban Planning
New York University, 2012
B.A., International Relations
Boston University, 2005
Professional Affiliations
WTS International
American Planning Association
Presentations
NACTO Designing Cities,
"Embedding Vision Zero into the
DNA of your Agency," 2019
NACTO Designing Cities, "Scaling
Up: From Bike Lanes to Complete
Networks," 2019
With over a decade of experience in transportation
planning and design, Ms. Shaw specializes in active
transportation, Vision Zero policies and public realm
improvements to create safe, vibrant cities. She has
extensive experience with curb management, new program
development, and community engagement strategies. She
currently leads Sam Schwartz's west coast offices.
Relevant Experience
Contra Costa County Integrated Transit Plan, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA Stephanie serves as the policy task lead for this comprehensive plan to identify how Contra Costa Transportation Authority, together with the county's four transit agencies, can collaborate to better serve existing customers, increase transit mode share, leverage emerging technology, and increase transportation equity in Contra Costa County. The plan will take a comprehensive look at how travel patterns have changed post-COVID and draw on behavioral science and an equity framework to assess existing barriers to higher transit use. The plan will include institutional and policy change recommendations, as well as action plans to improve and better integrate existing transit service. Leveraging the county's strategy of creating regional and local mobility hubs, the plan will recommend methods of increasing travel choice and augmenting public transit with emerging mobility. *Street Improvement Program, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
Stephanie oversaw the coordination and implementation of New York City's Street Improvement Projects Program which averaged 100+ tactical projects annually during her tenure. These projects used markings, concrete, vertical elements, stop control and signal timing changes, and other operational measures to further Vision Zero goals and increase safety, mobility and enhance the public realm.
Projects included intersection improvements, bicycle infrastructure, dedicated transit infrastructure, creation of public space, and improved pedestrian comfort and connectivity.
*NYC Pedestrian Mobility Plan,
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
Stephanie oversaw the development of a citywide pedestrian mobility plan which examines the entirety of New York City's pedestrian network, identifying use generators and creating a hierarchy of pedestrian priority corridors for ideal "walk-
Stephanie Shaw
lane" widths above and beyond ADA clearances.
Guidance developed in the plan ensures comfortable
pedestrian movement throughout the city to encourage
mode shift to walking, and lays the groundwork for policy shifts in prioritization of pedestrian movement and for public and private sidewalk construction. This guidance was utilized as part of the program design of the "Dining Out NYC" outdoor dining program.
*Smart Sensor Pilot, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
Stephanie oversaw the development of smart sensor
pilot program in New York City. Planned use cases for
smart sensors include developing pedestrian and bike
models to predict volumes and future facility
requirements, near miss detection to identify potential safety issues, and signal optimization for various modes.
The project included assessment and validation of
various smart sensor technology for multi-modal counts
and path tracking in a variety of urban environments.
*34th Avenue Permanent Open Street, JACKSON
HEIGHTS, QUEENS, NEW YORK
Stephanie was the lead Project Manager for the
conversion of 34th Avenue, one of the original and most popular Open Streets in New York City, into a
permanently transformed corridor. Almost two years of
community work including surveying, virtual and in-
person workshops in English, Spanish, Bengali, and
Nepali, and ongoing stakeholder meetings led to the
creation of a bike and pedestrian priority corridor. 34th Avenue now provides opportunities for passive and
active recreation and community space in an open
space starved neighborhood. In addition to community
engagement and visioning, Stephanie oversaw design
work including traffic diversions, new geometric
treatments, signal changes, pedestrian plazas, and
shared streets to transform the corridor using operational materials. Traffic studies were performed to evaluate
impacts to the vehicle network and resulted in traffic
control changes from signals to all-way stops and
"greenwave" bicycle priority signal timing for the length of the corridor. Temporal and programmatic overlays
further transform the corridor and create a vibrant public amenity. Subsequently, $80M+ in capital funding was
allocated by the City to make this transformation
permanent.
*Open Streets Program,
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
Stephanie Shaw was part of the senior leadership team
that created the Open Streets program in New York City
during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. She
helped direct program development and operations from
concept and temporary program implementation through
the evolution to a permanent, legislatively mandated
program. She led inter-agency coordination, directed
community outreach and engagement endeavors related
to the program, and oversaw the allocation of $8M+
annually in city and federal funding to the program.
*Open Restaurants (Dining Out NYC),
NEW YORK CITY,
NEW YORK
Stephanie Shaw was part of the team that designed New
York City's Open Restaurants Program during the height
of the COVID-10 pandemic. She helped create siting
guidelines for dining structures in the roadbed and on
sidewalk, as well as design for the management and
administration of the program. The program was
designed to ensure safe operations and a low bar to
entry for restaurants. The program is estimated to have saved 100,000 restaurant industry jobs during the
pandemic and as recently been made permanent via
legislation passed by the New York City Council.
*Street Furniture Program Management,
NEW YORK
CITY, NEW YORK
Stephanie oversaw the NYC DOT Street Furniture
program, which included the design, procurement,
installation, and management of over 35,000 (and
growing) street furniture assets on public right of way.
These assets include bicycle racks (on sidewalk and in
the curb lane), seating (benches and leaning bars), and WalkNYC wayfinding signs throughout the five
boroughs.
*Green Wave, A Plan for Cycling in NYC,
NEW YORK
CITY, NEW YORK
Stephanie led development of the Green Wave program
in response to an uptick in cyclist fatalities in New York City and was the lead author of the 'Green Wave, a Plan
Stephanie Shaw
for Cycling in New York City'. The Plan creates an
interconnected network of high-quality protected bike
"spines", augmented by neighborhood networks and
local connectors. In addition to developing a schematic network for future build out and plans for enhancing the existing network, the Plan lays out a series of policy and program initiatives ranging from freight and trucking
improvements, legislative priorities, and educational and incentive programs to improve cycling safety, awareness and encourage mode shift.
*Consolidated Street Furniture Siting Guidance,
NEW
YORK CITY, NEW YORK
Stephanie directed an intra-agency working group to
develop a hierarchy and guidelines for public agencies, private developers and property owner in the placement
of street furniture located in the public right of way to maximize pedestrian flow and public realm operations.
This guidance was incorporated into the Street Design
Manual and continues to be iterated on as street
conditions change citywide.
*Citi Bike, NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
Stephanie was project manager on the team that
conceptualized, planned, created, and launched New
York City's bike share program, Citi Bike. She conducted service area demand modeling to determine needed
dock density, helped construct the program planning
principles to determine overall station density, oversaw site plan development, and developed and implemented
the most robust programmatic community engagement
strategies undertaken by NYC DOT to date. Following
program launch, Stephanie managed the contracted
operations of the program, oversaw data asset
management, conducted analysis on rebalancing and
user route choice to inform bike lane planning and user incentivization, and worked with the system operators to expand the system.
Dorottya
Miketa, A ICP, PP
Associate
Ms. Miketa is a transportation planner at Sam
Schwartz specializing sustainable mobility with a
focus on data analytics. Ms. Miketa has over eight
years of planning experience completing projects
for a variety of clients, including the Los Angeles
Department of Transportation, City of Huntington
Beach, and the City of Culver City.
Relevant Experience
14th Street Transit and Truck Priority Pilot Project Evaluation,
NEW YORK, NY
Ms. Miketa served as the deputy project manager for the 14th Street Transit and Truck Priority (TTP) Pilot Project evaluation. Sam Schwartz was retained by New York City Department of Transportation to monitor the performance to the TTP Pilot Project and its effects on adjacent road- ways. Ms. Miketa helped lead the development of the quarterly monitoring reports to track the performance of transit and transportation metrics throughout the course of the pilot project. The monitoring plan includes tracking and evaluation of key metrics in the study area including bicycle and pedestrian volumes, Citi Bike ridership, MTA bus performance and rid- ership, NYPD crash data, and vehicle speeds and travel times.
Huntington Beach Mobility Implementation Plan, HUNINGTON BEACH, CA Sam Schwartz is assisting City of Huntington Beach to prepare a Mobility Implementation Plan (MIP) to create a foundation for the future of mobil- ity in the City. Building upon the recommendations and lessons learned through the previous studies and projects, the MIP will allow the city to expand their vision to consider the roles of the full range of active transportation and emerging mobility options in the city’s transporta- tion system by focusing on the growth of safe and active transportation, enhancing existing infrastructure efficiency and reliability as well as enhancing community vitality and resiliency. Ms. Miketa serves as a lead planner for the project supporting the development of bicycle and pedes- trian recommendations, beach path recommendations, public engage- ment, and the development of the MIP recommendations.
Television City Mobility Plan, LOS ANGELES, CA
Sam Schwartz is supporting Hackman Capital Partners on a new mobil- ity/TDM study for the $1.25 billion modernization of Television City.
Years of Experience
8 Years
Education
Master of Urban Planning
New York University, 2016
B.S. Chemistry, B.A. Foregin
Languages and Literature
University of Delaware, 2012
Certifications
American Institute of Certified
Planners
Professional Planner: NJ
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association
Women’s Transportation
Seminar
Publications
Co-Author “As Mobility
Patterns Co-Author “America’s
Aging Airports Prepare for
Takeoff.” Planning Magazine.
(2021)
Co-Author “As Mobility
Patterns Change, Cities Shift
Gears.” Planning Magazine.
(2020)
Sam Schwartz led the mobility planning at the site.
As such, Sam Schwartz worked with the design
team to create a multimodal mobility hub, improve
pedestrian and bicycle access from the neighbor-
hood to the site, support on ingress/egress into
the site, and a TDM plan to limit traffic impacts
and make the site forward-compatible with the
upcoming extension of the LA Metro Purple Line.
Ms. Miketa serves as the deputy project manager
and led the development of the bicycle access
plan to the site.
Move Culver City Tactical Mobility Lane Pilot,
CULVER CITY, CA
Sam Schwartz is working on a multi-year project
with the City of Culver City to design and imple-
ment tactical mobility lanes as part of a pilot
demonstration project. Ms. Miketa serves as the
lead transportation planner on the team to design,
implement, and monitor a tactical bus-bike lane
through downtown Culver City. She supports the
large data collection and monitoring program
during pilot implementation including monthly
key performance indicator (KPI) and perfor-
mance evaluation comparison reports as well as
the development of the Mid-Pilot and Post-Pilot
Monitoring reports.
NYC Department of Transportation Streets Plan,
NEW YORK, NY
In response to City Council legislation, NYCDOT
is developing a comprehensive plan to priori-
tize street improvements and other investments.
Sam Schwartz was retained by NYC DOT to lead
the development of the Streets Plan and Ms.
Miketa serves as a transportation planner on the
team. Ms. Miketa supports the effort through the
development of metrics for measuring transpor-
tation equity, performing geospatial analytics for
the different program areas, and supporting the
public outreach effort.
Sunnyside Yards Master Plan, NEW YORK, NY
Ms. Miketa served as a transportation planner on
the Sunnyside Yards Master Plan. Sam Schwartz
was responsible for transportation elements of this
community-driven master plan, a top development
priority for the City administration. Sunnyside
Yard, which could reach 30 million square feet
when built out, would be the largest master
planned development in New York City’s history.
The team’s work included close and ongoing
coordination with multiple City, State, and regional
agencies and support to the robust public engage-
ment process. Ms. Miketa was responsible for the
development of the transportation demand model,
which was used to inform work for the transporta-
tion section of the master plan incorporating the
New York Metropolitan Transportation Council’s
Best Practice Model as a base and supplementing
with additional relevant data sources from the
US Census, NYC DOT, and MTA. Ms. Miketa also
supported public outreach efforts and ongoing
work with the transportation portion of the mas-
ter plan. .
LA Metro Active Transportation (MAT) Cycle
1 MLK Boulevard and Gage Avenue Corridors,
LOS ANGELES, CA
Sam Schwartz is currently collaborating with
CRA Mobility and RIOS to provide transportation
engineering and planning services to LA Metro in
their effort to implement two new protected bike
lanes and other complete street improvements
along MLK Boulevard and Gage Avenue) in Los
Angeles. Ms. Miketa serves as the lead planner for
this project, working with a team a transportation
engineers and urban planners, on the planning
and conceptual design of the proposed bike lanes
and complete street improvements, including the
development of the existing conditions report
recommendations for pedestrian and bicycle
improvements. The proposed improvements will
be developed in consultation with the community,
City Council office, and LADOT.
Dorottya Miketa, A ICP, PP
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Alicia Lemke
Ms. Lemke has 23 years of experience with environmental analysis for a wide range of different public agency and Caltrans projects. She has managed, prepared, reviewed, and signed environmental documents (CE/CE, ND/FONSI, EIR/EIS) for transportation related projects. She has the in-depth knowledge and expertise managing California Environmental Quality Act /National Environmental Policy Act (CEQA/NEPA) documentation and ensures compliance to environmental laws, regulations, and processes. In addition to environmental services, she has extensive experience working on projects involving Caltrans Local Assistance (Federal Aid) and has prepared funding applications and Local Assistance (Federal Aid) forms for federal funding authorizations.
Prior to joining TYLin, Ms. Lemke worked as a Caltrans District 8 employee for seven years, with two of those years as the Branch Chief for Environmental Local Assistance, bringing a high level of knowledge and experience to projects with Caltrans involvement.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
District of Columbia Department of Transportation, Theodore Roosevelt Bridge Preliminary and Final Design, Phase III | Washington, DC, USA
Ms. Lemke served as the Environmental Project Manager and Environmental Lead on the project that proposes to rehabilitate the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge to improve the structurally deficient conditions and widen the north and portion of the south sidewalk of the bridge, which is a federally funded project requiring NEPA oversight from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The proposed bridge rehabilitation would include a bridge deck replacement, widening of the north and portion of the south sidewalks, pedestrian safety improvements, and other rehabilitation measures such as repair of cracks and spalled concrete in the piers and repair and replacement of roadway and navigational lighting, as required. In addition, the project includes the limbing or removal of up to 64 trees within the Theodore Roosevelt Island Historic District. As the Environmental Project Manager, Ms. Lemke oversees all aspects of NEPA related compliance and provides Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) on all technical studies and reports to ensure compliance with NEPA-related policies and procedures. She is responsible for preparation of the NEPA CE-3 document (Documented CE) and technical reports which include the Cultural Resource Reconnaissance Report, Section 106 Consultation Documents/Finding of No Adverse Effect, Traffic Study and Tree Survey Report.
City of San Bernardino, Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge Replacement | San Bernardino, California, USA
Responsible for managing a consultant team and providing QA/QC review on all environmental documents to ensure compliance with NEPA regulations, as well as Caltrans and FHWA policies and procedures. The project replaces the existing 22-span Mount Vernon Bridge over the BNSF Rail Yard. The bridge was originally built in 1907 and upgraded to its current configuration in 1934.
Three historic properties, previously listed or determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, were located within the project’s Area of Potential Effects. Technical studies included a Historic Property Survey Report, a Biological Technical Memorandum, a Noise Study, an Initial Site Assessment, a Community Impact Assessment, and a Programmatic Section 4(f) Evaluation. An Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact was prepared and approved in 2011. Ms. Lemke was also responsible for coordinating traffic studies, pedestrian and vehicular detour analysis, and coordination with BNSF. She also prepared the HBP funding application and federal aid authorization forms which resulted in the allocation of additional HBP funding for all phases of the project.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
23 YEARS WITH TYLIN
7 EDUCATION
BA, Environmental Studies,
California State University,
San Bernardino
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Noel Shamble, AIA, NCARB, EIT
Architecture Lead
Noel Shamble is a registered architect with combined experience in structural engineering and architecture of long -span bridges, and has completed designs for 22 pedestrian bridges. He has participated in project teams in the United States and worldwide, b ringing specific experience as an architect and visualization specialist for aesthetic and context sensitive design of signature structures.
As the Director of TYLin’s Architecture and Visualization Group, Noel oversees a team of elite bridge design specialists who specialize in conceiving of and delivering unique structures. He is an active member of the Transportation Research Board’s Bridge Aesthetics committee.Project Experience City of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Blvd/Sahara Blvd Pedestrian Bridge | Las Vegas, NV Lead Bridge Architect for this new signature pedestrian bridge along the Las Vegas Strip south of the Stratosphere casino. The bridge will be a unique elliptical oval form connecting all four intersection corners with a single structure, allowing users to safely cross to any point. The project has been described by the city as the first iconic pedestrian bridge in Las Vegas. Developing ideas that fit within the context of Las Vegas’ urban playground was a unique challenge. Noel has overseen the type selection process which included conceptual development of 6 different creative bridge solutions. A final design has been selected and the team are now working on detailed developments.
City of Irvine, Jamboree/Michelson Pedestrian Bridge | Irvine, CA Lead Bridge Architect for this new pedestrian bridge to improve safety at this wide, busy intersection in Irvine. The design ties together the architecture of the existing and proposed commercial and residential buildings in the adjacent quadrants. The one -of-a-kind solution wi ll create a defining presence to the area and will serve as the first signature structure in the City of Irvine.
City of Tustin, Legacy Park Bridges | Tustin, CA
Lead Bridge Architect for a series of bridges linking a linear park with a consistent architectural theme along the corridor through the former Tustin Marine Corps Air Station. Bridges will be constructed at Tustin Ranch Road, Warner Avenue, and Armstrong Avenue, among others, and all will be signature structures. One bridge will connect a vibrant residential neighborhood to the local high school using a concrete girder design accented by a fluid, waving railing system, and anchored by sinuous ramps that frame small plaza spaces. The result is a cost -effective project that blends with the site and seamlessly connects students across the bridge. Noel managed and oversaw the bridge and landscape aesthetic design, assisting in the creation of concepts and images, and developing project details.
POLA, Avalon Promenade and Gateway | Los Angeles, CA
Lead Architect for an asymmetric arch and concrete through arch bridge over a 10-acre park accented by an iconic 40 -foot sundial. The deck is supported by cable stays down the center of the bridge alignment where a park -like setting is created with benches and planter be ds on the bridge. Noel oversees all architectural efforts (landscapes, gateway monuments, and bridge) and has been the face of the project team, presenting the design at numerous public workshops.
City of Long Beach, Shoemaker Bridge Replacement | Long Beach, CA Lead Bridge Architect for the landmark concept Shoemaker Bridge replacement across the Los Angeles River that would serve as a gateway to Long Beach. The no -rise criteria of the water level in the river requires the bridge to clear span the entire 1,000 feet without new columns being placed in the water. Type selection alternatives ranged from segmental concrete spans to an iconic cable stay structure.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
15 YEARS WITH TYLIN
13 REGISTRATIONS
Licensed Architect:
Alabama, No. 7589-E
California, No. C-39741
New York, No. 043063
Pennsylvania, No.
RA409167
Virginia, No. 401016065
Washington, No. 12166
CERTIFICATIONS
National Council of
Architectural Registration
Boards Certificate, No. 78906
EIT, No. 117321
1 Elizabeth “Liz” Mazariegos || Project
Manager
Education
B.S., Business Administration with
an emphasis in Marketing
Minor, Psychology
Chapman University
Orange, Calif.
Capabilities
Strong grasp and understanding
of Orange County region
Understands Environmental
Justice principles and the need to
engage diverse stakeholder
communities
Proven ability to handle meeting
logistics and coordination
Collaborates with consultants,
vendors, and in-house design
studios to deliver tasks for
complex projects
Organizes, maintains, and
updates databases to provide
stakeholder information that is
accurate and easily accessible
Proficient with Microsoft Office,
including Word, Excel and
PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat,
and web content creation
Years of Experience
6 Liz is a resident of Orange County and graduated from Chapman University locally. She is accustomed to engaging with stakeholders in different communities on a variety of wide-ranging outreach topics and has recently led outreach campaigns for OCTA and Metrolink, as well as strategic planning efforts for the City of Anaheim, City of Irvine, and City of Yorba Linda.
A veteran of many different infrastructure projects, Liz is already comfortable leading all facets of public engagement throughout any outreach projects including streets, highways, and strategic long term planning initiatives.
Relevant Experience
City of Anaheim – Anaheim Resort Area Mobility Plan, Project Manager • Developed the Community Outreach Action Plan
• Collaborated with Anaheim DPW to develop messaging and branding • Planned and conducted community meetings with key stakeholders • Oversaw development of collateral materials (FAQs, Fact Sheets, etc.) • Developed content for City’s social media accounts
• Supported Walking Audits within the Resort Area
City of Irvine – One Irvine Community Development Program , Project Manager
• Collaborates with Irvine staff regarding the planning of grassroots outreach events in community
• Facilitates creation of various collateral outreach materials such as flyers, door hangers, presentation boards
• Produces and develops public surveys to gauge opinions from community members
• Coordinates and leads extensive stakeholder mailings to neighborhoods affected by the One Irvine Program
City of Seal Beach – Municipal Pier Improvement Project, Project Manager • Created and led comprehensive public outreach campaign regarding repairs to the City’s pier
• Create detailed reports and provide updates to City departments and City Council on the project’s progress
• Took part in creation and design of project website
• Planned and executed community events to inform residents of timelines and construction progress
• Established the Pier’s first ever official Instagram account Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – Public Outreach for Environmental Phase of Interstate 5 Improvements, County Line To Avenida Pico, Project Manager
• Leads noticing and promotional efforts to generate public awareness of the project
• Implements engagement tools and tactics to effectively communicate with target audiences
2 • Supports the logistics and execution of in-person and virtual public meetings
• Supports with documentation and tracking of monthly metrics OCTA – South Orange County Multimodal Transportation Plan Study, Project Manager
• Oversaw creation of the Public Involvement Plan (PIP) for the Study • Responsible for developing positive relationships with residential and business communities within the Study area
• Established and provided a framework to develop and maintain relationships with key local elected and government officials • Facilitated virtual meeting rooms throughout the pandemic to ensure outreach processes continued to progress and move forward OCTA – SR 55 North Improvement Project (EIR), Project Manager • Coordinate with OCTA and engineering technical team on documents for fulfillment/ distribution/notifications
• Development of collaterals for notification and branding of Final Environmental Document (FEIR) (Postcard, e -Blast, Public Notification, Mailing)
• Graphic design coordination for final design(s)
City of Long Beach – Climate Action Adaptation Plan (CAAP), Project Manager • Developed strategies for the project to gain traction and build awareness • Stakeholder engagement and public outreach planning
• Successfully created and executed phone banking campaign to raise awareness and encourage attendance for CAAP events
City of Long Beach – 2040 General Plan Update, Deputy Project Manager • Assist with public meetings for City of Long Beach General Plan Community Workshop Meetings
• Take part in creation and distribution of collateral materials • Manage canvassing efforts to distribute over 1,500 bilingual flyers throughout communities
• Compile over 1,000 comments via events, online, and hotline into comprehensive database
• Maintain and update stakeholder database
Caltrans, District 7 – Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement, Project Manager
• Responsible for overseeing large-scale public engagement campaign on iconic structure in Wilmington and San Pedro area
• Oversaw development and creation of a Virtual Meeting Room for stakeholders to access during the public comment period • Contributed to creation of educational collateral materials in multiple languages
• Created an outreach toolkit to distribute to organizations, media outlets, and elected officials
• Facilitated discussions between Caltrans and local elected leaders, including County Supervisors and City of LA Neighborhood Council