1. When active grade crossing devices have malfunctioned, and use of the horn is required.
2. When grade crossing warning systems are temporarily out of service during inspection, maintenance or testing of the systems.
3. When the SSM, modified SSMs or engineered SSMs no longer comply with the requirements of the rule or as approved by the FRA.
4. There is no restriction for the sounding of the locomotive horn for the purposes of highway-rail crossing safety such as, to announce the approach to roadway workers under chapter 49 or required purposes under railroad operating rules.
5. When a wayside horn is malfunctioning.
In 2012, staff was directed to study the possibility of establishing Quiet Zones along portions of three railroads that operate within the City of Modesto: Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), Modesto & Empire Traction and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF). In December 2014, staff was directed to prepare a detailed assessment for establishing a Quiet Zone along the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way through downtown Modesto to improve the business environment and quality of life in the downtown area. City staff produced a report detailing the improvements necessary to establish Quiet Zones at six (6) locations along with the estimated cost on January 14, 2014.
On July 5, 2016, via motion, the Modesto City Council accepted a quiet zone diagnostic report along the UPRR within the downtown area. The 2016 report outlined three (3) options for establishing a quiet zone in downtown, ranging from $2.5MM to $3.9MM. The recommended supplementary safety measures are outlined in the table below. Due to the unavailability of funding, the City did not pursue design and construction of the improvements at that time.
Street/Road Name Concrete/Channelization
Median Barrier
One-Way Street
Woodland Avenue Yes -
L Street/SR 132 Yes -
K Street Yes -
I Street Yes -
H Street - Yes
G Street - Yes
Since the acceptance of the 2016 report, one (1) million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding has been allocated to the quiet zone project with additional alternative funding sources being pursued amongst local partnerships, state grants, and Federal railroad programs.
One such Federal program, which includes quiet zone establishment as an eligible use of funds, is the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program. The purpose of the CRISI Program is to invest in a wide range of projects within the United States to improve #6..
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railroad safety, efficiency, and reliability; mitigate congestion at both intercity passenger and freight rail chokepoints to support more efficient travel and goods movement; enhance multimodal connections; and lead to new or substantially improved Intercity Passenger Rail Transportation corridors.
DISCUSSION:
In 2023, staff undertook reestablishing the Downtown Quiet Zone initiative. The first step in this process is to reanalyze the current state of the downtown railroad crossings that were identified in the 2016 diagnostic report. The City issued a Request for Proposals No. INF 24-02 for Professional Services for Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment on July 20, 2023. The scope of work requested included:
1. Preliminary Investigations/Risk Index Update & Review
2. Coordination with Governing Entities/Diagnostic Meeting
3. Quiet Zone establishment to be pursued at the discretion of the City of Modesto The City received two proposals from JMA Civil, INC. and RailPros, respectively. JMA Civil provided services to the City of San Jose for their efforts towards establishing a quiet zone. In 2020, JMA completed a fourteen (14)-crossing feasibility study as well as the conceptual plans for the required improvements. San Jose has since pushed forward with enacting partial quiet zones utilizing SSM improvements at two (2) crossings as they search for funding to implement the remaining improvements for the remaining twelve (12). JMA Civil has also previously served as a subcontractor on the 7th Street bridge project.
RailPros’ experience on railroad related engineering projects is extensive. They have worked on at least five (5) quiet zone projects in California for the Cities of San Diego, Pomona, Encinitas, and the firm also serves as an on-call consultant for Metrolink which acts as the lead agency for Southern California transportation services. This firm’s experience also includes working directly with the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) on projects in Sacramento all the way through the San Joaquin valley. SJRRC is a lead agency partner on the expansion of Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) services through the San Joaquin valley, and the improvements being implemented as a part of this project will directly impact the proposed Downtown Modesto Quiet Zones. RailPros also intends to analyze the effect that the proposed Downtown Quiet Zones will have on other grade crossings throughout the City.
Staff is recommending proceeding with an agreement with RailPros.
Following the award of an agreement the primary scope of work activities will include developing a feasibility study for implementing the quiet zone and then coordinating these details and proposed improvements with key stakeholders. RailPros will start by coordinating a kick-off meeting with the City to review the project goals, obtain project information and details, and outline the approach to developing the feasibility study and other project deliverables. They will review existing documents and aerial imagery, evaluate existing site conditions and other project details, identify potential Supplemental Safety Measures and Alternative Safety Measures for quiet zone establishment, prepare draft quiet zone calculations, and identify other potential safety enhancements or modifications that may be recommended at the crossings.
These details will be presented to the City for review and approval, followed by a presentation to stakeholders for their input.
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Modesto Municipal Code Section 8-3.203 generally requires all purchases, which meet or exceed $50,000 for material, equipment, or contractual services to follow the formal bid procedures. This award conforms to the bid requirements because an RFP was issued and this entity was selected as a result of a competitive process.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The anticipated RailPros contract cost of $304,949 is currently budgeted for through funding that was set aside to establish a quiet zone. One (1) million dollars has been allocated for the establishment of quiet zones in the downtown area through the City’s Modesto Forward strategy approved on May 25, 2021 by Resolution 2021-194 and later modified on February 8, 2022 by Resolution 2022-104. Modesto Forward serves as the plan for ARPA spending priorities in the City. The Quiet Zone funding falls within the revenue recovery eligibility category under the American Rescue Plan Act.
RECOMMENDED COMMITTEE ACTION:
Staff Recommendations:
Motion recommending the Award of Proposal and Agreement for Professional Services to RailPros of Irvine, CA, for a total amount not to exceed $304,949 and forwarding to Council for approval.
Approved by:
Jessica Hill,
Director of Community and Economic Development
Joseph P. Lopez, City Manager
Attachments:
1. Agreement with RailPros
2. RFP INF 24-02 Professional Services for Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment
3. Proposal Evaluations
4. RailPros Proposal
5. JMA Civil, Inc. Proposal
6. QZ Diagnostic Report 5-23-16
7. Scope of Services
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1 STANDARD AGREEMENT
FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into in the City of Modesto, State of California, this day of , 2023, (“Effective Date”) by and between the CITY OF MODESTO, a municipal corporation of the State of California, hereinafter referred to as "City", and RailPros, a California corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Consultant".
This Agreement is made with regard to the following recitals:
A. The City has determined that a professional services agreement for a railroad quiet zone feasibility study and the eventual establishment of railroad crossing quiet zones be prepared.
B. Consultant represents that it is qualified, willing and able to provide these services.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of this agreement, and the mutual promises, covenants, and stipulations hereinafter contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
Consultant shall undertake and complete the scope of work as set forth and described in the documents attached hereto and referred to as Exhibit "A" or "Project".
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement is effective as of the date first written above and will continue in effect until City's acceptance of and payment for all services authorized by City and performed by Consultant, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the termination clause in this Agreement.
City hereby gives Consultant notice to proceed with the preparation of the Project, as of the Effective Date of this agreement. Consultant shall diligently proceed with the completion of the Project within the time period set forth in Exhibit "A".
3. COMPENSATION.
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2 Consultant agrees to accept a sum not to exceed $304,949 as full remuneration for performing all services and furnishing all staffing and materials for Modesto in accordance with Exhibit "A" , except that additional services may be compensated as described below.
The Compensation shall be paid pursuant in the manner and at the times set forth below:
City shall pay Consultant on a time and materials basis for Consultant’s actual costs for all work called for in Exhibit “A” to this Agreement. All work to be performed under this Agreement shall be billed at the hourly rates set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto. Consultant shall submit monthly invoices to City which include detailed tasks, hours worked, and billable rates for all work completed, and detailed receipts for any reimbursable expenses paid by Consultant and identified in Exhibit “A” or approved by the City in writing. City shall pay Consultant Net 30 terms via CITY’s ePay Program.
4. OBLIGATIONS OF CONSULTANT.
Throughout the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall possess, or secure all licenses, permits, qualifications and approvals legally required to conduct business. Consultant warrants that it has all of the necessary professional capabilities and experience, as well as all tools, instrumentalities, facilities and other resources necessary to provide the City with the services contemplated by this Agreement. Consultant further warrants that it will follow the best current, generally accepted and professional practices to make findings, render opinions, prepare factual presentations, and provide professional advice and recommendations regarding this project.
5. PERFORMANCE BY KEY EMPLOYEE.
Consultant has represented to City that Nathan Ortega, PE will be the person primarily responsible for the performance of the services referred to in this Agreement. City has entered into this Agreement in reliance on that representation by Consultant. Consultant therefore agrees that percent (100%) or more of the time to be devoted to the project that is the subject of this Agreement will be that of the above-named person.
6. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS/TITLE TO DATA.
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3 Ownership of Documents
All reports, drawings, designs, graphics, working papers and other incidental work or materials furnished hereunder shall become and remain the property of the City, and may be used by City as it may require without any additional cost to City. No reports shall be used by the Consultant for purposes other than this contract without the express prior written consent of City.
Title to Data
If, as a part of the agreement, Consultant is required to produce data such as, but not limited to, drawings, plans, specifications, calculations, models, flow diagrams, visual aids and other related materials, the originals of all such data generated under this agreement will be delivered to City upon the completion or termination of services under the contract. It is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not limited to those described above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared specifically for the City and are not necessarily suitable for any future or other use.
All materials, documents, data or information obtained from the City data files or any City medium furnished to Consultant in the performance of this Agreement will at all times remain the property of the City. Such data or information may not be used or copied for direct or indirect use by Consultant after termination of this Agreement without written consent of the City.
7. NEWS AND INFORMATION RELEASE.
Consultant agrees that it will not issue any news releases in connection with either the award of this Agreement, or any subsequent amendment of or efforts under this Agreement, without first obtaining review and approval of said news releases from the City Manager.
8. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
Consultant warrants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would create a “conflict of interest”, as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act (Gov. Code § 81000 et seq), for the Consultant in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant warrants that, in performance of this Agreement, Consultant shall not employ any person having any such interest. Consultant understands #6..
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4 that, if this Agreement is made in violation of Government Code § 1090 et seq., the entire Agreement is void and Consultant will not be entitled to any compensation for services performed. Consultant agrees to file a Statement of Economic Interests with the City Clerk at the start and end of this contract if so required at the option of City.
9. AMENDMENTS.
This Agreement, including the Exhibits attached hereto, may be amended only by a writing signed by both Parties. City will not be responsible to pay any charges Consultant may incur in performing services not identified in Exhibit ‘A’ unless first authorized by the City in writing
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
All acts of Consultant, its agents, officers, and employees and all others acting on behalf of Consultant relating to the performance of this Agreement, shall be performed as independent contractors and not as agents, officers, or employees of City. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant has no authority to bind or incur any obligation on behalf of City. Consultant has no authority or responsibility to exercise any rights or power vested in the City. It is understood by both Consultant and City that this Agreement shall not under any circumstances be construed or considered to create an employer-employee relationship or a joint venture. Consultant, its agents, officers and employees are and, at all times during the terms of this Agreement, shall represent and conduct themselves as independent contractors and not as employees of City.
Consultant shall determine and control the method, details and means of performing the work and services to be provided by Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall be responsible to City only for the requirements and results specified in this Agreement, and, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, shall not be subjected to City's control with respect to the physical action or activities of the Consultant in fulfillment of this Agreement. Consultant is permitted to provide services to others during the same period service is provided to City under this Agreement. If necessary, Consultant has the responsibility for employing other persons or firms to assist Consultant in fulfilling the terms and obligations under this Agreement.
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5 If in the performance of this Agreement any third persons are employed by Consultant, such persons shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction, supervision, and control of Consultant. All terms of employment including hours, wages, working conditions, discipline, hiring, and discharging or any other term of employment or requirement of law shall be determined by the Consultant.
It is understood and agreed that as an independent contractor and not an employee of City neither the Consultant or Consultant's assigned personnel shall have any entitlement as a City employee, right to act on behalf of the City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent, or to bind the City to any obligation whatsoever. It is further understood and agreed that Consultant must issue W-2 forms or other forms as required by law for income and employment tax purposes for all of Consultant's personnel.
11. ASSIGNMENT.
Neither this Agreement nor any portion thereof shall be subcontracted or assigned, other than noted in Exhibit ‘A’, without the express prior written consent of the City in each and every instance.
12. PATENT/COPYRIGHT MATERIALS.
Unless otherwise expressly provided in the contract, Consultant shall be solely responsible for obtaining the right to use any patented or copyrighted materials in the performance of this Agreement. Consultant shall furnish a warranty of such right to use to City at the request of City.
13. NOTICES.
Notice required by this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be deemed given and effective upon delivery provided that such are delivered in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
Notices shall be delivered either by: (a) personal delivery; (b) overnight courier service which obtains confirmation of delivery; or (c) certified pail, return receipt requested, if delivery is confirmed by a return receipt; or (d) by electronic transmission subject to reasonable proof that the notice was both transmitted and received. Each such notice shall be sent to the parties at the address respectively set forth below or to such other address as a party may designate by written notice given in accordance with the provisions of this Section:
FOR CONSULTANT: Name: RailPros
Address: 250 Commerce, Suite 200
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6 Irvine, CA 92602 __________
Attention: Nathan Ortega, PE
Phone: (714) 734-8765
Email:
FOR CITY: Name: City of Modesto
Address: P.O. Box 642
Modesto, CA 95353
Attention: Sean M. Rando
Phone: (209) 577-5473
Email: [email protected]
14. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
The Consultant shall provide at its own expense and maintain at all times the following insurance with insurance companies licensed in the State of California and shall provide evidence of such insurance to the City as may be required by the Risk Manager of the City. The policies or certificates thereof shall provide that, thirty (30) days prior to cancellation or material change in the policy, notices of same shall be given to the Risk Manager of the City by certified mail, return receipt requested, for all of the following stated insurance policies.
In the event the certificates of insurance required hereunder do not provide for notice of cancellation to the certificate holder and/or additional insureds, the Consultant shall provide, and shall require its subcontractors to provide, as an express condition precedent to payment hereunder, an endorsement from their insurers providing that the additional insureds identified herein shall be provided 30 days notice of the cancellation on the policies of insurance required hereunder (10 days notice if the policies are cancelled for nonpayment of premium). In addition, the named insured on all such policies shall provide to the additional insureds identified herein any notices of cancellation of said insurance policies within 5 business days of receipt of such notice. The Consultant shall, as a further express condition precedent to payment for work performed, affirm under penalty of perjury that the required insurance on the project remains in place and said insurance has not been cancelled.
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7 (a) Worker's Compensation - in compliance with the statutes of the State of California, plus employer's liability with a minimum limit of liability of $1,000,000. (b) General Liability insurance with a minimum limit of liability per occurrence of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit. This insurance shall indicate on the certificate of insurance the following coverages and indicate the policy aggregate limit applying to: premises and operations; broad form contractual; independent consultants and subcontractors; products and completed operations as applicable.
(c) Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum limit of liability per occurrence of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage. This insurance shall cover any automobile for bodily injury and property damage.
(d) Professional Liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000 per claim and policy aggregate. If coverage is on a claims made basis it shall be maintained for at least three (3) years following completion of the work.
If at any time any of said policies shall be unsatisfactory to the City, as to form or substance, or if a company issuing such policy shall be unsatisfactory to the City, the Consultant shall promptly obtain a new policy, submit the same to the Risk Manager for approval and submit a certificate thereof as hereinabove provided. Upon failure of the Consultant to furnish, deliver or maintain such insurance and certificates as above provided, this Agreement, at the election of the City, may be forthwith declared suspended or terminated. Failure of the Consultant to obtain and/or maintain any required insurance shall not relieve the Consultant from any liability under this Agreement, nor shall the insurance requirements be construed to conflict with or otherwise limit the obligations of the Consultant concerning indemnification. The City, its agents, officers, employees, and volunteers shall be named as an additional insured on all insurance policies required herein, except Workers' Compensation and Professional Liability. The Workers' Compensation insurer #6..
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8 shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its agents, officers, employees, and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for the City. The Consultant's insurance policy(ies) shall include a provision that the coverage is primary as respects the City; shall include no special limitations to coverage provided to additional insured; and, shall be placed with insurer(s) with acceptable Best's rating of A:VII or with approval of the Risk Manager. The Consultant must deliver certificates evidencing existence of the insurance listed above to the City prior to the time the contract is signed.
CONSULTANT shall provide CITY with separate endorsements evidencing proof of the CITY’s additional insured status as to both the general liability and automobile liability insurance policies. In addition, CONSULTANT shall provide CITY with a Workers Compensation subrogation waiver by way of a separate endorsement. All endorsements referenced above must include the applicable policy number.
For any claims related to this project, the CONSULTANT’S insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Entity, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the CONSULTANT’S insurance and shall not contribute with it.
15. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
Termination for Default
In the event either party fails to perform under this AGREEMENT or breaches any condition contained herein, the other party shall notify in writing the breaching party of the non-performance.
Within 10 days after receipt of notification, the breaching party shall correct any non-performance to the reasonable satisfaction of the non-breaching party, or such other time as may be identified in the notice. Failure to correct any non-performance shall allow the non-breaching party to terminate this AGREEMENT for cause.
Termination by City for Convenience
City may cancel this Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon written notification to Consultant.
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9 Post-Termination Procedure
Upon receipt of a written notice of termination, the Consultant shall:
a. Cease its work as directed in the notice of termination as of the termination date and see to it that its employees, subconsultants and agents are notified of such termination and act as specified in the notice of termination; b. Terminate all orders and Subcontractors except as necessary to complete any portion of the Work that is not terminated;
c. If directed in writing by the City to do so, assign all right, title and interest in subcontracts and materials in progress to City, in which case the City will have the right at its discretion to settle, or pay any or all claims arising out of the termination of such subconsultants, but in no event shall recovery by any Consultant or subconsultant include lost profits for portions of the Work not completed or undertaken, including materials not delivered; d. Deliver or otherwise make available to the City all data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries and such other information and material as may have been accumulated by the Consultant in performing the Work whether completed or in process;
e. Settle outstanding liabilities and claims, subject to the approval of City; f. Complete performance of such part of the Project as has not been terminated; g. Take such other actions as may be necessary, or as may be directed by the City for the protection and preservation of the Project and/or property related to the Project;
h. If City so requests, and at City's cost, Consultant shall provide sufficient oral or written status reports to make City reasonably aware of the status of Consultant's work on the project.
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10 i. The Consultant understands and agrees that City may, in City's sole discretion, refuse to pay Consultant for that portion of Consultant's services which were performed by Consultant on the project prior to the termination date and which remain unacceptable and/or not useful to City as of the termination date.
City will pay Consultant for work actually completed prior to the receipt of the termination notice or otherwise completed in accordance with the notice of termination. The final payment to the Consultant after termination for convenience shall be limited to amounts due and owing under the Agreement at time of termination, including the following:
a. The cost of settling and paying valid claims arising out of the termination of the Work such as subconsultant agreements or contracts for materials; b. The Agreement price allocable to the portion of the Work properly performed or goods supplied to the work site by the Consultant as of the date of termination, as determined in accordance with the notice of termination, reduced by any sums previously paid to the Consultant.
16. INDEMNITY.
The Consultant shall hold the City, its agents, officers, employees, and volunteers, harmless from and save, defend and indemnify them against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, judgments or damages from every cause, including but not limited to injury to person or property or wrongful death, including reasonable costs and expenses of defense of any judicial or administrative action, arising directly or indirectly out of any negligent or intentional act or omission of Consultant, or its agents, officers, employees, or volunteers relating to or during the performance of its obligations under this Agreement.
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11 In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
17. DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
Venue for all claims, controversies, or disputes arising out of, or relating to the formation of this Agreement, or the breach, termination execution, enforcement, interpretation, or validity of this Agreement, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this contract provision shall be in the Superior Court of Stanislaus County or the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.
18. ATTORNEYS’ FEES.
If a party to this AGREEMENT brings any action, including an action for declaratory relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this AGREEMENT, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled. The court may set such fees in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose.
19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement and its exhibits contain the entire understanding between Consultant and City. All previous proposals, offers and communications relative to this Agreement, whether oral or written, are hereby superseded except to the extent that they have been incorporated into this Agreement.
20. PARTIAL INVALIDITY.
If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
21. WAIVER.
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12 The waiver by any party to this Agreement of a breach of any provision hereof shall be in writing and shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any other or subsequent breach hereof unless specifically stated in writing.
22. AUDIT.
The City's duly authorized representative shall have access at all reasonable times to all reports, contract records, contract documents, contract files, and personnel necessary to audit and verify Consultant's charges to City under this Agreement.
Consultant agrees to retain reports, records, documents, and files related to charges under this Agreement for a period of four (4) years following the date of final payment for Consultant services. City's representative shall have the right to reproduce any of the aforesaid documents.
23. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be governed according to the laws of the State of California.
24. HEADINGS NOT CONTROLLING.
Headings used in the Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be considered in construing this Agreement.
25. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
Consultant shall insure compliance with all safety and hourly requirements for employees, in accordance with federal, state, and county safety and health regulations and laws. Consultant shall fully comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations and permits.
26. CITY BUSINESS LICENSE.
Consultant will have a City of Modesto business license.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY OF MODESTO, a municipal corporation, has authorized the execution of this Agreement for Consultant Services by its City Manager and attestation by its City Clerk, under authority of Resolution No. XX-XX on the _____________ day of _____________________, 2023, and RailPros has caused this Agreement to be duly executed. #6..
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RFP INF 24-02 Request for Proposals:
Professional Services for Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment
Proposal Release: July 20, 2023
Proposal Due: August 2, 2023, at 5:00 pm
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
The City of Modesto (City), is interested in the possibility of prohibiting the sounding of train horns along the Union Pacific Railroad (Railroad) through the downtown part of the community. The pursuit of establishing a quiet zone is in alignment with the City’s Downtown Master plan which can be found at the following webpage https://www.modestogov.com/DocumentCenter/View/15439/DowntownMaster-Plan-PDF?bidId=. In 2005, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued 49 CFR Parts 222 and 229, the Final Rule on Use of Locomotive Horns at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings (Final Rule). The purpose of the rule is to mandate a federal requirement for the sounding of locomotive horns at all public highway-rail grade crossings. The rule also establishes both minimum and maximum decibel levels for the locomotive horns themselves. While the purpose of the rule was to require the sounding of locomotive horns, it also created a methodology by which communities could create quiet zones.
In accordance with the Final Rule, locomotive horn sounding is not required if each public highway-rail grade crossing is equipped with Supplemental Safety Measures (SSMs) within the proposed quiet zone.
SSMs are safety measures that have been determined by the FRA to adequately compensate for the lack of a locomotive horn. Examples of SSMs include:
Temporary Closure (can only be used in a Partial Quiet Zone) Four-quadrant gate systems installed with or without vehicle detection Gates with non-transvers able median barriers at least 100 feet in length on each side (60 feet if parallel roads or commercial driveways are present)
Gates with channelization devices at least 100 feet in length on each side (60 feet if parallel roads or commercial driveways are present)
One-way streets with gates that completely close off the roadway Permanent Closure
In addition, locomotive horn sounding is not required within highway-rail grade crossing corridors that have a Quiet Zone Risk Index (QZRI) at or below the Nationwide Significant Risk Threshold (NSRT) or the Risk Index with Horns (RIWH). Definitions of each of these terms are listed below:
Quiet Zone Risk Index (QZRI) is the average risk in the proposed quiet zone taking into consideration the increased risk caused by the lack of train horns and the reductions in risk attributable to the installation of SSMs or Alternative Safety Measures (ASMs).
Nationwide Significant Risk Threshold (NSRT) represents a number reflecting a measure of risk, calculated on a nationwide basis, which reflects the average level of risk to the motoring public at public highway-rail grade crossings equipped with flashing lights and gates and at which locomotive horns are sounded.
Risk Index with Horns (RIWH) represents the average initial amount of risk in the proposed quiet zone with the train horn sounding.
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Highway-rail grade crossing corridors that have a QZRI ≤ NSRT or RIWH have been deemed, by the FRA, to constitute categories of highway-rail grade crossings that do not present a significant risk with respect to loss of life or serious personal injury or that fully compensate for the absence of the warning provided by the locomotive horn. As a result, communities with highway-rail grade crossing corridors that meet either of these standards may silence the locomotive horn within the crossing corridor if all other applicable quiet zone requirements have been met.
The City of Modesto conducted a study, a copy of which is attached to this request for proposal, of the grade crossings within the proposed Modesto quiet zone and evaluated several alternatives in 2016. The City is seeking qualified consulting services to review and update this report, as well as assessing the current railroad safety infrastructure located within the downtown area.
TRANSMITTAL LETTER
This letter must contain an expression of the proposer's interest in the work, a summary statement regarding the qualifications of the proposer to do the work, and a brief summary of any information about the project team or the proposer that may be useful or informative to the City.
The proposal should be signed by an officer authorized to bind the proposing firm. Indicate the name of the organization submitting the proposal, its mailing address, telephone number, and identify the primary point of contact.
Acknowledge that the proposer agrees to be bound by the representations in their proposal during the term of the agreement in addition to a statement that the proposal is valid for a period of 90 days.
SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work outlined below represents an estimation of the activities required to successfully complete the feasibility study and establish a quiet zone. Based on specific knowledge of the process and firm experience, City staff encourages respondents to amend this scope and identify any additional potential steps or activities that would benefit the City in this process. Any proposals for additions to, modifications of, or exceptions from the Scope of Work shall be clearly stated in the proposal and fully explained in the appropriate section(s), with costs specifically broken out. The City of Modesto is open to innovative and/or customized measures but reserves the right to evaluate such proposals in full prior to execution of a contract in order to ensure that all the needs of the project and the City are met.
Phase I- Quiet Zone Feasibility Study
Activity 1- Preliminary Investigations/Risk Index Update & Review Analyze and update existing conditions at each crossing in the City of Modesto as outlined in the 2016 study of grade crossings including but not limited to pavement width, number of lanes in each direction, driveways nearby, surrounding uses, any current construction activities occurring on or near the crossing itself, and known safety or other improvements planned or required for each crossing. Additionally, gather necessary data to provide updated traffic, pedestrian, and train #6..
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counts to the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans), and FRA, as well as a sound study to determine if all or some of the crossings should proceed in the Quiet Zone Study. Identify any necessary Environmental Review documentation and materials, including but not limited to CEQA review.
Produce and submit a feasibility report for City Council consideration, including a presentation to the City Council. To be completed by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023. Upon approval of all traffic counts and updates to the FRA database, analyze existing risk index for the proposed quiet zone (measurements of risk, quiet zone safety measures, evaluation of grade crossing improvements, etc.), make recommendations of potential safety improvements for functionality and cost efficiency.
Identify potential issues at each crossing and corresponding potential safety improvements. o Determine the applicability of each safety measure and evaluate any possible alternatives.
o Provide a measurement of Quiet Zone Risk Index (QZRI) figures for each crossing, based on implementation of the various supplemental safety measures (SSM). Complete required safety analysis, make final recommendations regarding the necessary SSM or alternative safety measures (ASM), and estimate project budget for required improvements.
Activity 2- Coordination with Governing Entities/Diagnostic Meeting Coordinate and attend the required field diagnostic meetings with agencies such the FRA, Union Pacific Railroad (UPR), California Department of Transportation (CalTrans), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and others as appropriate or necessary. Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes.
Prepare the General Order 88-B application to CPUC for approval. Prepare necessary plans for approval by UP, BNSF, and CPUC. Prepare an updated Quiet Zone Diagnostic Report based on the results of the analysis. Prepare and submit applications for related Federal and State grant opportunities, including but not limited to:
o Department of Transportation: Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program
o Stanislaus Council of Governments: Regional Early Action Planning Grant o Caltrans: Safe Streets and Roads for All Program
Phase II- Quiet Zone Establishment (to be pursued at the discretion of the City of Modesto) Activity 4- Notice of Intent
Submit required Notice of Intent (NOI) to create a new 24-hour Quiet Zone in accordance with FRA guidelines.
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If alternate safety measures are proposed, submit the necessary approval requests to the FRA to obtain approval.
Based on 60-day NOI comment period, review required improvements at each crossing that would qualify the corridor as a quiet zone.
When the appropriate improvements have been identified, a separate proposal for any necessary engineering, design, survey, coordination or permitting with the railroad will be sought by the City in accordance with its procurement requirements and procedures. (Award of the contract for this proposal does not guarantee award of design and construction services for the appropriate improvements.)
Activity 5- Notice of Establishment
Upon installation of the required safety improvements required at each crossing, prepare and submit the Notice of Establishment (NOE) for the Quiet Zone to the required entities.
PROPOSAL CONTENTS
CITY OF MODESTO EXPECTATIONS
The City reserves the right to amend, withdraw and cancel this RFP. The City reserves the right to reject all responses to this RFP at any time prior to contract execution. The City reserves the right to request or obtain additional information about any and all proposals.
The selected Consultant is expected to have a complete understanding of City, State, and Federal procedures and manuals and all applicable laws and regulations necessary to complete the Scope of Work.
This RFP provides guidance, but may not represent the exact form of the final project scope, pending negotiations between the selected Consultant and the City of Modesto. Past experience in performing similar services will be a heavily weighted factor in the selection process. Quality of performance on previous design contracts, ability to meet schedules and budgets, and ability to communicate effectively with construction personnel, City staff, other consultants, utility companies, and regulatory agency staff will be some of the attributes and factors considered.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Lead Engineer must be a licensed professional engineer in the State of California. In addition, the various work that is performed by the consultant, or a sub-consultant, shall be performed by, or, where appropriate, under the direction of personnel possessing the appropriate State of California professional engineering licenses or other certifications required or desirable for the various disciplines necessary for the successful completion of the project.
COST OF RFP PREPARATION
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indemnify, and hold harmless the City from any and all liability, claims, or expenses whosoever incurred by, or on behalf of, the entity participating in the preparation of its response to this RFP. Pre-contractual expenses are defined as expenses incurred by consultants, if any, in:
Preparing the Proposal and related information in response to this RFP. Negotiations with the City of any matter related to this procurement. Costs associated with interviews, meetings, travel, or presentations. All other expenses incurred by a proposer/consultant prior to the date of award and a formal notice to proceed.
PROPOSAL FORMAT
Proposals should be submitted via electronic mail to [email protected]. The Proposal shall contain an acknowledgment of receipt of all amendments and/or addenda to the RFP.
PROPOSAL CONTENT
The City requires the proposer to submit a concise proposal clearly addressing all of the requirements outlined in this RFP; it must contain information covering the following topics:
Cover Letter
The cover letter shall be signed by a person authorized by the Proposer to execute a contract with the City. It shall include: the legal name of the company; the name, address and telephone number of the principal person representing the firm; the firm’s current annual dollar volume of work; and a summary of the Proposal, including a brief description of the proposed team. It shall make a commitment to accept the terms and conditions in the RFP and the Standard Agreement for Professional Services (Attachment A), including acknowledgment of receipt of all amendments and/or addenda to the RFP.
The letter shall also identify a single person for possible contact during the RFP review process regarding contract language.
Project Understanding and Approach
This section should demonstrate an understanding of the scope of services. It should describe the general approach, organization, and staffing required for the services requested. Also, describe the firm’s understanding of key issues and its approach to resolving those issues. All sub-consultants and their roles must be identified. The consultant shall include an organizational chart identifying key personnel responsible for accomplishing all aspects of the work.
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Qualifications of Consultant Staff and Sub-consultant Staff This section should include a list of key personnel to be assigned to the proposed Project and qualifications for each person to be used, including sub-consultant personnel. An organizational chart or similar graphic shall also be provided that clearly shows the function each person will be expected to fulfill. It is imperative that the key personnel providing the requested services have the background, experience, and qualifications to provide the services described in this RFP. The City reserves the right to approve all key personnel individually and all sub-consultants for work on this contract.
If sub-consultants or joint consultants are proposed, describe any relevant association with the proposed sub-consultants. Provide examples of past projects on which the lead firm has worked with each subconsultant. Indicate the percentage of the fee allocated for each participating consultant and/or subconsultant.
After the contract is signed, the consultant may not replace key staff without written agreement by the City.
Experience of Firm
This section should include the relevant experience of the principal firm. Include project descriptions, status of the project, construction costs and dollar value of services provided. Clearly identify the role of key staff identified herein and identify a minimum of three (3) current and recent client references including contact information (phone numbers and emails). The focus shall be on experience, analysis, and documentation for similar projects. Only recent similar projects completed in the past ten years should be included in this section. During evaluation of proposals, completed projects on which the key staff proposed for this RFP had a significant role in the project will be considered to have more weight than those that did not include such personnel. Any other details that the principal firm wishes to convey about itself or its proposed subcontractors should be placed in this section.
Cost, Schedule & Deadlines
The following elements shall be included in describing the budget allocation in the Consultant Proposal:
An overall cost proposal, including a breakdown of costs by Activity listed in the scope of work section of this RFP;
Person hours allocated to each step and total hours allocated for project objectives and overall project (including sub-contractors), or flat costs by tasks with a “not to exceed” figure for each task;
A breakdown of the employees and professionals to be assigned to each project objective and the hourly rates and person-hour costs assigned (please indicate total number of hours for each project team member along with total hours for each project objective and the entire project), or flat costs by tasks with a “not to exceed” figure for each task; #6..
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Personnel charge rates of the firm;
Classification as to whether or not employees are reimbursed by hourly rate or salary; and, List of any subcontractors who may provide technical or other assistance and breakdown of hours/costs associated with the sub-consultants;
Any proposals for additions to, modifications of or exceptions from the Scope of Work shall be clearly stated in the proposal and fully explained in the appropriate section(s), with costs specifically broken out in this section. The City of Modesto is open to innovative and/or customized measures, but reserves the right to evaluate such proposals in full prior to execution of a contract in order to ensure that all the needs of the project and the City are met; and, A detailed schedule, listing sufficient activities to demonstrate an understanding of the process involved in delivering a project of this type. This should include projected completion dates of each Activity listed in the scope of work section of this RFP.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Insurance Type or Requirement Requirement
General Liability $1,000,000
Automobile $1,000,000
Worker’s Compensation (if there are
employees of the business)
$1,000,000
Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 aggregate Waiver of Subrogation Form Required
Additional Insured Endorsement Additional Named Insured language required: The City of Modesto, its officers,
officials, employees, agents and volunteers
are to be covered as additional insureds.
CONFIDENTIALITY
If any of the submittals, or any portion of the submittals, are considered confidential by the respondent, such documents should be submitted with a single copy in a separate sealed envelope clearly marked “Confidential” on the outside of the envelope.
All information and documents, excluding the confidential financial information, submitted in response to this RFP are subject to the California Public Records Act, https://www.ftb.ca.gov/your-rights/californiapublic-records-act.html, California Government Code §§ 6250 through 6276.48) (“CPRA”), which mandates the disclosure of documents in the possession of the City upon the request of any person, unless the content of the document falls within a specific exemption category of the CPRA.. On each page that contains information that the respondent believes is exempt from mandatory disclosure under CPRA, respondent shall include the following separate legend:
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“CONFIDENTIAL – NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION”
“THIS PAGE CONTAINS INFORMATION THAT IS EXEMPT FROM MANDATORY DISCLOSURE UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT.”
Should the City receive a request to review confidentially labeled information, the City will notify the respondent of the request and delay the access to the materials for seven (7) days after notification to respondent to allow respondent to act in protection of its labeled information. Failure to so act shall constitute a complete waiver.
All responses will be considered public records that are subject to public disclosure. In the event a respondent considers its submittal as a proprietary trade secret or otherwise exempt from disclosure under the CPRA, the respondent must designate its submittal as confidential. The City will withhold designated applications from public disclosure only if permitted by applicable law. The City will not be responsible or liable for disclosure of any information, including without limitation those marked confidential, if disclosure is deemed by the City to be required by law, or by a court of competent jurisdiction.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The following is an outline of the procedures the City will use in the selection process:
Establish a Screening and Selection Committee.
Screening and Selection Committee reviews and evaluates the proposals submitted by the prospective consultants.
Proposers may be required to participate in an oral interview. The oral interview will be a panel comprised of members of the selection committee.
Negotiations may take place with the primary firm on the final scope of work, the final contract proposal, and the proposal price.
If a contract cannot be negotiated for this study, the negotiations with the designated consultant shall be terminated in writing and negotiations shall be started with the next highest rated consultant.
The selection committee will make a recommendation to the awarding authority. Selection Committee Chairman will notify the selected firm of the final approval of the contract by the City Council.
CONSULTANT EVALUATION CRITERIA
The City intends to engage the most qualified consultant available for this assignment. It is imperative the consultant’s proposal fully address all aspects of the RFP. It must provide the City’s staff with clearly expressed information concerning the consultant’s understanding of the City’s specific requirements and qualifying the proposer to conduct this study in a thorough and efficient manner.
The following criteria shall be used in evaluation of the proposer’s offer of services:
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Proposals should provide a straightforward and concise presentation adequate to satisfy the requirements of the RFP. Emphasis should be on the quality, completeness and clarity of contents. Responsiveness to the RFP will be the principal basis for evaluation; Consultant experience in providing engineering services on studies of similar scope for establishment of quiet zones;
Project manager and his/her team’s experience in conducting assignments of similar scope; Methodology to be employed in conducting the study;
Familiarity with State and Federal environmental procedures and documents (General CEQA/NEPA, Permitting Process);
Proposer’s support organization and in-house quality control and quality assurance methods;
Proposal clarity in expressing the understanding of the City’s needs and in defining a work plan for satisfying these needs;
Proposer’s prior record of performance with city or others; Schedule compatibility with City;
Availability to work with City staff.
The selection committee will make a recommendation to the awarding authority. The acceptance of the proposal will be evidenced by written Notice of Award from the City’s designated project manager to the successful Proposer.
PROPOSED TIMELINE
Release of Request for Proposal: Wednesday July 20, 2023 Questions Due by: July 26, 2023 – 5:00 PM
Proposals Due by: August 2, 2023 – 5:00 PM
Interviews (if necessary) Week of August 7, 2023
Selected Firm Notified Week of August 14, 2023
Anticipated Contract Award Week of August 21, 2023
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Please direct your proposal to:
Jessica Hill, Interim Director of Community and Economic Development City of Modesto P.O. Box 642 Modesto CA 95353
Each proposal shall be submitted electronically by email on August 2, 2023 no later than 5:00PM.
Should you have any questions, please direct them to [email protected]. All questions will be gathered and issued out to all parties in the form of an addendum to this request for proposal.
I hope this opportunity will be of interest to you and look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Jessica Hill
Interim Director of Community and Economic Development
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Evaluation Committee Scoring Sheet-Average
Criteria Points Possible JMA Civil RailPros
Experience in providing engineering services for
projects of similar scope for establishment of
quiet zones 40 36 40
Methodology to be employed in conducng the
study 20 16 18
Familiarity with State and Federal environmental
procedures and documents 15 13 15
Proposer’s support organizaon and in-house
quality control and quality assurance methods 10 9 9
Proposal clarity 5 5 5
Record of performance with the City or others 5 4 5
Schedule compability with City 5 5 5
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RailPros
Project: INF24-02 Professional Services for Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment
Evaluation Committee Selection for the Award of
an agreement for Professional Services for
Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and
Establishment:
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Evaluator: Jessica Hill, Director of Community and Economic Development Criteria Points Possible JMA Civil RailPros
Experience in providing engineering services for projects of similar scope for establishment of quiet zones 40 36 39 Methodology to be employed in conducng the study 20 17 18 Familiarity with State and Federal environmental procedures and documents 15 13 15
Proposer’s support organizaon and in-house quality control and quality assurance methods 10 10 10
Proposal clarity 5 5 5
Record of performance with the City or others 5 5 5
Schedule compability with City 5 5 5
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Evaluator: Toby Wells, Director of Engineering Services Criteria Points Possible JMA Civil RailPros
Experience in providing engineering services for projects of similar scope for establishment of quiet zones 40 37 40
Methodology to be employed in conducng the study 20 17 18 Familiarity with State and Federal environmental procedures and documents 15 13 15 Proposer’s support organizaon and in-house quality control and quality assurance methods 10 9 9
Proposal clarity 5 5 5
Record of performance with the City or others 5 4 5
Schedule compability with City 5 5 5
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Evaluator: Sean Rando, Business Analyst CED
Criteria Points Possible JMA Civil RailPros
Experience in providing engineering services for projects of similar scope for establishment of quiet zones 40 35 40
Methodology to be employed in conducng the study 20 15 18 Familiarity with State and Federal environmental procedures and documents 15 13 15 Proposer’s support organizaon and in-house quality control and quality assurance methods 10 8 9
Proposal clarity 5 5 5
Record of performance with the City or others 5 4 5
Schedule compability with City 5 5 5
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August 11, 2023
City of Modesto
INF 24-02 Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and
Establishment
PROPOSAL
IRVINE OFFICE
250 Commerce, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92602 www.RailPros.com
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TAB LE O F
CONTENTS
COVER LETTER
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND
APPROACH
A. Project Understanding
B. General Approach, Organization, and
Staffing Required
C. Understanding of Key Issues and
Solutions
D. Sub-consultants and Roles
E. Organizational Chart
QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSULTANT
STAFF AND SUB-CONSULTANT
STAFF
A. List of Key Personnel and Qualifications
Organizational Graphic
B. Examples of Past Projects
EXPERIENCE OF FIRM
A. Relevant Experience
COST, SCHEDULE & DEADLINES
A. Scope of Work Document and Cost Proposal
B. Detailed Project Schedule
APPENDIX
A. Team Resumes
B. Conceptual Level Project Schedule
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City of Modesto | INF 24-02 Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment August 11, 2023
City of Modesto
Ms. Jessica Hill
Interim Director of Community and Economic Development
P.O. Box 642; Modesto, CA 95353
Subject: Professional Services for Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment - RFP No. INF 24-02
Dear Ms. Hill,
It is with great interest that RailPros is proposing to provide professional services to the City of Modesto (City) in response to RFP #INF 24-02. Since RailPros’ inception in 2000, we have developed a reputation for successfully delivering Quiet Zone and at-grade crossing modification studies, reports, and design projects. RailPros is the most capable firm to deliver your project to meet your satisfaction.
The downtown Modesto community brings together the agriculture, industry, businesses, and people of one of the larger cities in California. Through this complex urban environment runs the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) Fresno Subdivision rail corridor with six at-grade crossings and approximately 20 trains per day currently making it a busy transportation corridor with substantial horn noise and associated impacts to the community. The City is seeking assistance in evaluating the feasibility of establishing a Quiet Zone through the downtown community crossings, including Woodland Avenue, L Street/SR 132, K Street, I Street, H Street, and G Street, and ultimately developing design and documentation for implementation of improvements and establishment of the Quiet Zone. This project will not only benefit the community by reducing train horn noise in the area, but will also enhance safety at the railroad crossings. RailPros understands and embraces the City’s mission to proudly provide the highest level of service to the community and the people.
The RailPros Team is Responsive, Nimble, and Team-Centric. We provide a “can-do” partnership of staff who will successfully deliver this project. Our team members have intimate knowledge and understanding of California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requirements, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements, and UPRR impacts, concerns, and design standards. ▶ Robert Williams, PE is a skilled Project Manager with over 15 years of extensive Quiet Zone and crossing experience and stakeholder relationships that are a perfect fit for this project. Robert is an excellent choice to lead our team and work side-byside with the City of Modesto. His depth of knowledge and expertise is unmatched throughout the industry as demonstrated throughout the proposal.
▶ Danielle Pena, PE, TE, Stakeholder Coordination has over 16 years of experience in design and implementation of 30+ crossings and supported Robert on 12+ quiet zone projects. She also has extensive experience in traffic engineering and analysis; grade crossings; rail/track design; construction management; and standards/manuals development. Her expertise encompasses a long history on key projects with SBCTA, UPRR, BNSF, SCRRA, SANDAG, LA Metro, and Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Corridor Agency (LOSSAN). Danielle is currently supporting San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) on other projects and completely understands their goals and objectives.
▶ Blake Loftus, PE, Grant Writer, is highly-skilled at processing grant applications, coupled with expertise in technical reviews, processing right of entry permits, prepares construction documents, cost estimates, and performing field inspections for rail and transit agencies. Blake has experience in various state, local, and federal grant programs and the requirements to provide competitive applications and fund projects through construction. He is well-versed and skilled at preparing the required documentation to the FRA Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) Program. ▶ Nathan Ortega, PE, our project Principal-in-Charge, is a rail and track expert with a wealth of experience and understanding implementing imrovements on UPRR rail corridors locally and throughout the country. ▶ Sub-consultant Team Partner: RailPros has the in-house capability to perform most of the work. However, based on our working relationship and years of experience working with sub-consultants, we have included Rich Walter with ICF for the feasibility evaluation phase providing environmental evaluation support. ICF has a history of working along this corridor, including supporting COVER LETTER Authorized Signature/Point of
Contact
Nathan Ortega, PE, Vice President of
Engineering - West Region
RailPros // Irvine Office
250 Commerce, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92602
O: 714.734.8765; C: 714.824.7735
Required Acknowledgments/
Statements
• RailPros is committed to accept the
terms and conditions in the RFP
and the Standard Agreement for
Professional Services
• RailPros agrees to be bound during
the term of the agreement
• The proposal is valid for 90 days from
the date of this submittal/proposal
• RailPros acknowledges receipt of
Addenda #1, dated July 21, 2023
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City of Modesto | INF 24-02 Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment current San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) projects. ICF has the capacity to deliver all the project environmental needs, from concept evaluation, to noise studies to full environmental documentation and permitting. ▶ Unmatched Quiet Zones and Grade Crossings Expertise. RailPros has expertise in every type of grade crossing from evaluation to design and installation, including implementation of multi-million-dollar quiet zones, advanced signal preemption systems, state-of-the-art traffic signal operation, pedestrian and trail crossings, and general safety improvements on railroads throughout the United States. We have been involved with coordinating contractor work, working directly for numerous municipalities, and providing complete project management and safety oversight. Unlike other firms that may have a rail group or department, rail is all we do. Our team members include former transportation agency and railroad employees who have guided numerous projects from concept and engineering to construction and operation. We are experts in designing and managing rail infrastructure projects on dense-traffic, mixed passenger, and freight corridors.
Through RailPros’ experience studying, designing, and building at-grade crossing improvements and establishing quiet zones for similar projects, we have developed an approach for successful project delivery and relationships with the key stakeholders and regulatory agencies. Providing the evaluation of the City’s Quiet Zone, developing plans and documentation for implementation, and coordinating permits and approvals with all the stakeholders for a streamlined “no surprises” delivery of the Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment Project falls directly within the RailPros teams’ expertise.
California Quiet Zone and Crossing Experience. RailPros is a leading provider of Quiet Zone and grade crossing engineering services to passenger and freight railroads, DOTs, regional government associations, counties, and municipalities. Our grade crossing work includes:
Fremont On-Call Quiet Zone Support Services
8 UPRR Crossings, 2-3 Quiet Zones
OCX Safety Enhancements
52 Crossings, 11 Quiet Zones, 8 Cities
Oceanside Safety Enhancements and Quiet Zone
7 Multi-Track Shared Commuter, Freight, and Light Rail Crossings Placentia Quiet Zone Update Support
Quiet Zone Modifications and Update
SBCTA Redlands Passenger Rail PM
2 Quiet Zones, 27 Crossings
San Diego State University (SDSU) Fenton Parkway Grade Crossing/ Mission Valley Site Development
2 New Crossings Approved by CPUC
SGVCOG At-Grade Crossing Safety Improvements
5 UPRR Crossings in an Existing Quiet Zone
Ash Street Crossing Modifications, Ventura Coastline Development Complex UPRR Crossing Configuration
SCRRA On-Call Engineering Services
Various Crossings, Quiet Zones, Studies Throughout 5 County Territories
NCTD On-Call Rail Engineering Services
Various Crossing Projects
Downtown San Diego Quiet Zone
13 Crossings Quiet Zone
BNSF Railway GC Traffic Eng. Support
2 New Crossings Approved by CPUC
Santa Ana Quiet Zone Support
1 New, 2 Crossing Quiet Zone
Union Pacific Railroad Systemwide Design and Preemption On-Call Multiple Crossings Throughout the Country
City of Orange Quiet Zone Inventory Update and Evaluation Updates for 2 Quiet Zones, 16 Crossings
King City Station and Downtown Corridor
4 UPRR Crossings
CPUC Collaboration. RailPros has effectively led CPUC Site Diagnostic Meetings, gained consensus between all operating railroads and stakeholders, assembled CPUC General Order 88-B and Formal Applications, obtained stakeholder letters of agreement, and secured final CPUC approval. We have performed these duties—both in the role of design consultant and railroad agency project or program manager.
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City of Modesto | INF 24-02 Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment addition to the relationships with the key stakeholders at CPUC. Such is our level of experience, expertise, and understanding— that RailPros provided training to CPUC’s Rail Crossing Engineers. The training covers general railroad preemption, traffic signal information, railroad signaling basics, traffic signals at-grade crossings, railroad interconnection, and case studies. The course draws on RailPros’ expertise in the field as designers and reviewers of grade crossings throughout the United States.
FRA Coordination. As our name implies, RailPros understands all things railroad. Since our company founding, we have developed strong relationships by working side-by-side with FRA and local agencies to deliver successful projects. Specifically, Robert Williams, PE, has an excellent working relationship with FRA staff—both local and regional representatives, as well as in Washington, D.C.
His proven experience working with FRA includes holding diagnostic meetings, preparing notices, applications, updates, and other documentation for projects for various California agencies including SBCTA, SCRRA, NCTD, SANDAG, MTS, OCTA, SGVCOG, Cities of Fremont, King City, Ventura, Camarillo, Pomona, Redlands, San Bernardino, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Clemente, Oceanside, Placentia, Anaheim, Orange, Santa Ana, Tustin, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano, and Dana Point. His efforts will be critical in streamlining FRA coordination for these projects.
Unparalleled UPRR Experience. RailPros provides professional engineering design, construction, and project management services to agencies, including directly to UPRR, along UPRR corridors since our founding. RailPros is currently supporting SJRRC on several ongoing and upcoming projects, led by Danielle Pena. It is our understanding that SJRRC is currently developing improvements at the project crossings in the City as part of a separate project. Danielle will facilitate coordination between the City and SJRRC and provide a key connection between the two projects. This extensive expertise allows for increased efficiencies since there is no learning curve regarding their standards. We have proven success in providing quality service in a timely and cost-effective manner to our clients.
It is our goal to provide the City of Modesto with the best team possible to deliver a successful project and this proposal demonstrates our deliberate approach. Our entire team looks forward to supporting the City’s project goals.
Please contact Nathan Ortega via email at [email protected], cell phone at 714.824.7735 or our Project Manager Robert Williams via email at [email protected], cell phone at 714.797.7809 should you require additional information or clarification.
Sincerely,
RailPros
Nathan Ortega, PE Robert Williams, PE
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City of Modesto | INF 24-02 Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
RailPros recognizes the City of Modesto’s desire to enhance the community’s well-being by reducing train horn noise while maintaining safe, effective connectivity across the rail corridor throughout the downtown area by implementing a Quiet Zone and associated crossing modifications and safety enhancements. The City previously performed a study evaluating Quiet Zone implementation alternatives across six crossings along the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) corridor, Woodland Avenue, L Street, K Street, I Street, H Street, and G Street, and intends to further study and evaluate Quiet Zone implementation alternatives and requirements to ultimately design and construct improvements.
Additionally, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) is currently developing plans that include basic safety enhancements and updates to the City’s crossings as part of a separate project that will be used as the base condition for the City’s evaluation and Quiet Zone Feasibility Study. The Quiet Zone Project will substantially benefit the City and enhance the overall safety of the corridor.
The City will implement the project in phases generally summarized as follows:
1. Phase 1 – Quiet Zone Feasibility Study – Collecting and analyzing data to develop alternatives and recommendations for City and ultimately stakeholders review and feedback.
2. Phase 2 – Quiet Zone Establishment – Developing design documents, required permits, and notices for project implementation and Quiet Zone Establishment (may be authorized at the City’s discretion).
The Phase 1 Feasibility Study effort will develop the groundwork alternatives and primary recommendations, setting the basis for the ultimate design and implementation of the Quiet Zone. It will be the primary focus until the City chooses to proceed with the next phase.
Quiet Zones and at-grade railroad crossings are among our specializations, and we are unparalleled throughout the industry. Taking our understanding a step further, collecting data, evaluating the site conditions, and developing crossing improvements and safety enhancements, using our proven data-driven design approach, will be a crucial part of our team’s success in delivering this project for the City.
The UPRR Fresno Subdivision through the City is busy with approximately 20 daily trains and speeds of up to 40 MPH.
Rail crossings in California are regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and require approval before constructing improvements. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) oversees the implementation and maintenance of Quiet Zones. Other local, regional, or state stakeholders may also have jurisdiction or be involved in the project development, including SJRRC. Coordinating improvements and gaining approvals from these stakeholders, as well as SJRRC is paramount to the project’s success. RailPros currently works closely with UPRR on multiple Quiet Zone and at-grade crossing projects, and we are also supporting SJRRC on current rail corridor expansion project. We have developed close working relationships with CPUC, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and SJRRC and understand their processes and requirements, as well as the local staff and their issues and concerns.
Ultimately, the design must be safe and buildable, in addition to qualifying for Quiet Zone Establishment. It must minimize or address impacts to rail infrastructure, operations, and the City and other utility owners that may be impacted while enhancing overall safety. Providing a design that accounts for the Quiet Zone requirements, safety enhancements, infrastructure impacts, and rail and traffic operations requires a deep understanding of all the regulatory requirements, stakeholder safety concerns, rail, and roadway infrastructure and systems, as well as construction and management techniques and best practices.
RailPros is unique in the industry in that we provide all these services in-house, from the design of civil roadway and track elements to railroad and traffic signals and communication, to construction management. We can leverage this expertise to deliver an efficient, buildable project for the City. Our relationships with all project stakeholders, proven expertise, and design approach to addressing these critical elements are what set RailPros apart and what have led to our ongoing history of success in delivering similar Quiet Zone projects. Our understanding of the project, approach to these elements, key issues and resolutions, staffing organization, experience, and expertise are addressed in further detail throughout the proposal.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
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Successfully developing and implementing this Quiet Zone project requires:
o A clear understanding of the existing issues and design constraints o Working closely with all key stakeholders to build genuine consensus o Successfully delivering a buildable project design that meets the City’s goals and objectives
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PROJECT APPROACH, ORGANIZATION, AND STAFFING REQUIRED
PROJECT APPROACH
RailPros has proven technical expertise and a track record of successfully evaluating, studying and designing similar Quiet Zone and at-grade crossing projects for our clients. RailPros has cultivated relationships with many of the stakeholders involved in this Project, specifically with UPRR, SJRRC, the FRA, and the CPUC, which will prove invaluable in developing, managing, and delivering this project successfully.
Establishing a Quiet Zone and successfully implementing the associated grade crossing safety enhancements takes a unique understanding of the rail-related intricacies and a clear understanding of the existing access and uses, traffic and pedestrian nuances, and the impacts such a project will impose. In addition to the technical aspects of evaluation and design, any railroad grade crossing project requires building consensus among various stakeholders, including railroads (with different departments within the railroad such as signal and communications, track, operating and maintenance of way staff), regulatory agencies, local agencies, residents and business owners. To obtain stakeholder consensus, the team must effectively communicate, plan, design, and implement the grade crossing improvements while maintaining rail and roadway traffic efficiency.
The RailPros team is unique because we have a long history of studying and planning Quiet Zones and grade crossings, building stakeholder consensus, developing designs, and delivering Quiet Zone and crossing projects with safety as our top priority.
The RailPros Team’s overall approach to developing and managing this project is summarized as follows:
COLLECT AND EXAMINE ALL DATA TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE PROJECT We know that observing the crossing is the only way to understand the existing conditions at any grade crossing entirely. This will be crucial in developing the feasibility study and crossing recommendations.
Based on our experience designing other Quiet Zones and grade crossings, we know that traffic and usage are completely dynamic and can also be seasonal. Visiting the crossing and observing usage patterns at critical times gives you a complete understanding of the following:
pedestrian activity and hazards driveway access conflicts adjacent property/business use and potential conflicts or impacts
railroad preemption duration and
impact on traffic platoons
queue lengths driver behaviors adjacent roadway uses and impacts line of sight visibility platoon patterns and speeds vehicle separation train operations RailPros collected and reviewed publicly available data for project crossings and surrounding areas, including FRA inventories and accident history, and the documents provided by the City.
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Combine our technical excellence with our
relationships and our ability to work with
stakeholders and it becomes clear why
RailPros is unmatched in the industry and
a perfect fit for this Project.
Understanding the Project,
Data Driven Basis of Design
Build Stakeholder
Consensus
Deliver a
Buildable Project
Upon contract NTP, the process of understanding the full details of the project will continue with data collection activities, including:
• Obtaining and reviewing any additional documents for the project and all proximate facilities or proposed plans or development that interface or have the potential to interface with the project • Reviewing railroad, CPUC, and FRA documents, including accident histories, near-miss reports, or other provided documents • Obtaining and documenting feedback from City and stakeholder staff on the goals, objectives, challenges, and issues of the project
• Begin performing site investigations, traffic counts, and video surveys to develop conceptual alternatives and recommendations
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BUILDING CONSENSUS - DEVELOP A DESIGN TO MEET THE
STAKEHOLDERS’ GOALS
The grade crossing improvement process is complex,
with six grade crossings and multiple stakeholders. We
understand the unique and often complicated issues that occur between railroads and local municipalities. We have developed expertise in resolving these issues.
To demonstrate our understanding of the process, we have created Exhibit A shown to the right details the Grade Crossing Improvement Decision Process Flow Chart.
1. At the project’s onset, we propose meeting with the City to review the project history and approach to develop City’s goals and objectives.
2. We will then conduct a thorough data collection process, develop concept alternatives, and build consensus among stakeholders to arrive at an acceptable project concept that will ultimately be designed and constructed.
3. After a thorough analysis of the data collected, RailPros will develop reports and concept exhibits for each crossing. We will present the concept documents to the City for their input and approval.
4. RailPros will then prepare revised concept demonstrations to present to relevant stakeholders. We understand that each of these stakeholders has unique evaluation criteria and goals, and we will work to build consensus with each of them on the concept development, valuing their insight and history along this section of the corridor. Once consensus is reached, revised concept documents will be prepared to reflect that consensus.
5. The next step in the approval process is to schedule a diagnostic meeting with CPUC and all the project stakeholders (City, UPRR, CPUC, FRA, SJRRC, and other stakeholders as needed). Depending on the proposed improvements, adjacent property owners may also be included.
6. Once consensus is reached among the stakeholders, then the grade crossing design can be advanced. RailPros will assist the City in preparing the CPUC General Order 88-B and FRA Quiet Zone Notices and related documentation (Phase 2 of the project). Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the design phase will be developed and provided to all stakeholders for review at regular submittal intervals. Once final design approvals are obtained from the stakeholders, the project can move into the contract bidding and construction process.
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City of Modesto | INF 24-02 Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment A vital part of the ongoing design and stakeholder coordination process will include adherence to relevant standards and guidelines and coordinating any anticipated design exceptions and approval early in the process. The design will be prepared using the UPRR and City design criteria, engineering standards, standard specifications, and other relevant manuals and guidelines. The design will also be prepared in accordance with AREMA recommended practices and other applicable codes, standards, and industry practices. RailPros will proactively monitor the design development and the processing of any design exception requests to obtain timely responses so the design can be expedited accordingly.
DELIVERING A BUILDABLE PROJECT
Designing and constructing crossing modifications on a busy rail corridor and near busy roadways and properties (all of which need to remain operational as possible) is a complex endeavor. Detailed and scaled construction phasing plans need to be prepared by a team of experts who are:
Additionally, railroad facilities and railroad projects on active corridors are routinely underestimated. One primary misunderstanding is the significant decrease in contractor productivity when constructing improvements between trains.
Another is the relatively high cost of modifying the railroad signal system while minimizing operational impacts.
RailPros has a unique advantage in identifying potential project impacts and developing accurate estimates and budgets. It is a vital part of our services in managing projects and programs for local and regional agencies and railroads throughout California.
We have access to cost data from several recent similar projects to draw from. For example, because we represent the owner, we are responsible for developing the entire project budgets for LOSSAN Rail Corridor projects, including all the add-ons for flagging, thirdparty and host railroad review, permits, and mitigation, to name a few. We continually refine our data based on actual project cost history.
With this approach, we have successfully delivered various projects of all sizes, including grade-crossing projects similar to this one.
CRITICAL SCOPE OF WORK ELEMENTS, KEY ISSUES, AND RESOLUTIONS RailPros has successfully completed similar projects and understands all the elements involved in evaluating the feasibility study, developing design documents and permits, and delivering a constructible project on time and within budget. A scope of work outlining the anticipated work elements, deliverables, assumptions, and details for delivering the tasks and activities outlined in the RFP is included with the cost proposal.
Below we discuss key work elements and issues, along with our approach to resolving the issues, based on our wealth of experience on similar projects.
• Familiar with all the design components involved:
o Crossing Safety
o Quiet Zone Requirements
o Railroad Grade Crossing Roadway and Track Civil Design o Traffic Engineering and Railroad Interconnected Traffic Signal Design o City Civil ADA Pathway Design
o Railroad Communications and Signals Design
• Understand Train and Traffic Operations
• Familiar With the Equipment and Staging & Laydown Areas Required to Build the Proposed Improvements C
Working closely with our track,
railroad signal, roadway, and
construction experts, the RailPros
design team, led by Robert Williams,
PE, was able to modify the initial
design eliminating impacts to the
complex railroad track and signal
system infrastructure and saving the
City of Oceanside over $1 million in
construction costs.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT/
PROJECT CONTROLS
Our Project Manager, Robert
Williams, PE will lead the project
management, project controls,
including budget and schedule
efforts for the project. Robert has
over 15 years of experience working
on several similar Quiet Zone and
crossing projects and understands
the project elements and risks involved.
Robert will manage the project progress by implementing and administering the proven project management,
project controls, and quality control procedures outlined in our PMP and QC/QA Plan. These plans outline our
project management approach to delivering the project
on-time and on-budget and will be updated to incorporate project-specific requirements and submitted to the City for review and approval shortly after NTP. Robert will
oversee the project development, track progress, scope, and cost expenditures, reporting details monthly, and
coordinatenecessary support efforts between the Project team, City, and stakeholders.
STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION AND PERMITTING (BUILDING CONSENSUS) Our experience shows that the most significant issue or concern likely to be encountered is getting key stakeholders involved and engaged in the Project. As discussed, the RailPros team are experts at communicating, coordinating, and building consensus.
We know how to create working relationships and already have excellent relationships with several major stakeholders, including UPRR, SJRRC, the FRA, and the CPUC. We understand the
stakeholders and their procedures, staff, and needs. We work with them early and often from beginning to end to ensure a smooth delivery of a Project that is agreeable to all.
QUIET ZONE FEASIBILITY ALTERNATIVES AND RECOMMENDATIONS There are myriad options and alternatives available to qualify for a Quiet Zone, including:
• Implementing Supplemental Safety Measures (SSM) at each location • Implementing SSMs at some locations sufficiently reduces the Quiet Zone Risk Index (QZRI) below the required threshold(s)
• Implementing Alternative Safety Measures (ASMs) or a combination of ASMs and SSMs to reduce the QZRI sufficiently to qualify for a Quiet Zone
Additionally, each crossing location may be eligible for various SSM or ASM alternatives with varying degrees of effectiveness (raised medians, 4-quadrant gates, or a combination). Each of these alternative scenarios may have its pros and cons.
Our data-driven approach will provide all the information necessary for the City to compare realistic alternatives and options. Our approach marries our data collection and site evaluation findings with stakeholder feedback, real-world experiences, best practices, and lessons learned. Considerations include the City and other stakeholder goals and requirements, existing conditions, costs, schedule, and other constraints and impacts. This gives the City the best opportunity to evaluate and select preferences confidently. Upon Notice to Proceed (NTP), we will meet with the City to collect information and to further outline and detail the next steps.
Robert has worked on crossing safety enhancement and quiet zone projects with agencies such as SCRRA, OCTA, UPRR,
BNSF, NCTD, SANDAG, SBCTA, SGVCOG, Anaheim, Orange,
Santa Ana, Tustin, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Placentia, Oceanside, Pomona, Fremont, Redlands, San
Bernardino and San Diego, and has developed not only an unparalleled understanding of the quiet zone process and requirements, but a proven approach to developing design, building stakeholder consensus, and delivering successful similar projects.
The overall coordination effort
will be led by our PM, Robert
Williams, with key support
from Danielle Pena who has
extensive experience and deep
relationships with staff at SJRRC and UPRR.
They will be supported by our design leads
and team members, several of whom are
former railroad employees or have experience
coordinating and delivering similar projects.
Just wanted to say thanks for today’s meeting and
for your efforts leading up to it. Every time we meet,
I am reminded RailPros was definitely the best choice
for this project - for ACE, for the City, and for me. Your knowledge and professionalism are appreciated. Plus,
you are just a great group of people with which to
work, making meetings productive, comfortable, and
enjoyable.
Rachel Korkos
SGVCOG
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Lessons learned from our experience help inform the type of Quiet Zone modifications likely to be recommended.
Working with the FRA on recent ASM Applications, FRA
review and approval times took as long as ten months, far exceeding the expectation indicated by a 60-day comment period. This included high-level political involvement
to encourage expediting. In a recent conversation, FRA
staff informed us that ASM review periods may now be
even longer due to limited staff availability. Possible solutions to avoid lengthy reviews or schedule impacts
for consideration during alternative evaluation include avoiding implementing ASMs, using only SSMs to qualify
for the Quiet Zone, or applying for ASM approval early in the project development.
CROSSING SAFETY
In addition to implementing SSMs or ASMs required to
qualify for the Quiet Zone, additional safety enhancements and considerations will likely be needed. SSMs and
ASMs typically only cover the minimum requirements for
qualification of the Quiet Zone and do not account for
all aspects of safety, diagnostic team recommendations, or standards and requirements of the railroad, CPUC,
or other stakeholders that must be addressed. Such
considerations may include pedestrian treatments and
ADA requirements, traffic and queuing mitigations,
updating signage and striping per current CAMUTCD,
roadway, sidewalk, or driveway modifications, fencing,
channelization, or other elements based on the specific conditions of each location.
Based on our initial review we developed Table 1
below detailing a few high-level observations, issues,
constraints along with potential solutions and Quiet Zone considerations for each crossing location. While the SJRRC project may address some of these items at the project
crossings, the FRA, CPUC and UPRR may have additional
recommendations or requirements, if not fully addressed by the SJRRC project, potentially including a queuing
study and other traffic and corridor studies to identify potential impacts, risks, and concerns. The diagnostic
team will review these studies and discuss possible
solutions, including interconnection of traffic signals, additional traffic signalization, removal or adjustment of pedestrian crosswalks, or other recommendations.
At the outset of the Project, we will review the existing field conditions, proposed SJRRC modifications, and
coordinate with City staff to identify any additional safety enhancements that should be anticipated.
ENGINEERING
Grade crossing projects are typically limited by each
location’s physical, geometric constraints and ROW
limitations. As noted in the discussion above, we have
already begun evaluating the crossings, reviewed available documents, and identified key elements and proposed
solutions for each location shown in Table 1 below.
At the kick-off meeting, we will share our preliminary
observations and recommendations with the City in
further detail, counseling with City staff to deepen our understanding of issues, concerns, risks, and preferences to develop project goals and solutions to be studied
and addressed in developing the concept documents.
Often, significant and costly impacts can be mitigated by a combination of strategic engineering and stakeholder
coordination. Crossing development and coordination is a RailPros expertise.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
It is not uncommon for grade crossing
modification projects to be contained within the
public and railroad Rights of Way (ROW) and
to be eligible for Categorical Exemption (CE) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). RailPros
will work closely with ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc. (ICF) our environmental experts consulting on essential details and making possible adjustments to eliminate or minimize
impacts. ICF will perform an overall “desktop” review to verify project assumptions and identify any environmental requirements.
GRANT SUPPORT
The City’s ability to fund the design and construction
of the project is critical. Blake Loftus, PE will lead the grant effort, engaging our team’s staff, expertise, and knowledge to support the City’s efforts, assisting in the preparation and submittal of key grants and helping to
identify additional or alternative funding sources.
Blake Loftus, PE led the effort to develop a
Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety
Improvements (CRISI) grant application for a
bridge replacement in San Diego on behalf of
SANDAG. The grant application was successful,
and the project is now fully funded for
construction. He prepared the following elements as required for the application and is familiar with the FRA grant development process:
Project Narrative Project Budget
Project Scope of Work Benefit Cost-Analysis
Project Schedule Preliminary Project Study Report
Additionally, Blake supported SANDAG directly on
State grant programs that have led to the award of over $200M in construction funding for rail projects through the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP)
and Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP)
in the last year alone.
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CROSSING POTENTIAL SSM/ASM OTHER OBSERVATION, ISSUES, OR
CONCERNS POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
WOODLAND AVENUE
Outdated striping, adjacent
intersection with 9th Street, potential
for queuing
• Existing nearby intersection with 9th Street
• SSM option- install four-quad (exit) gates
• ASM option - construct medians for partial risk reduction • Intersection with 9th Street within 60’,
potential for NB queuing
• No pedestian treatments or ADA
access. Striping not per CAMUTCD
• Evaluate queuing, consider queuing
mitigations (additional signalization/
interconnection)
• Verify/update signage and striping per
CAMUTCD
• Consider pedestrian/ADA treatments
Consider ROW fencing
L STREET/SR 132
Striping not per CAMUTCD,
potential for queuing
• Existing nearby driveways
• SSM option- install 4-Quad (exit) gates
• ASM option - construct medians for partial risk reduction • Intersection with 9th Street within 200’,
potential for NB queuing
• Adjacent/nearby driveways
• No pedestrian treatments or ADA
access
• Striping appears recent, but may not be
per CAMUTCD
• Evaluate queuing, consider
queuing mitigations (signalization/
interconnection)
• Verify/update signage and striping
per CAMUTCD. Verify/consider
additional driveway signage/striping/
warning
• Consider pedestrian/ADA treatments
Consider ROW fencing
K STREET
Adjacent to transit center bus access,
potential for queuing
• Existing nearby driveways
• SSM option - install four-quad (exit) gates
• ASM option - construct medians for partial risk reduction • Intersection with 9th Street within 200’,
potential for NB queuing
• Adjacent transit center
• Adjacent/nearby driveways
• No pedestian treatments or ADA access
• Striping appears recent, old striping
may not have been removed properly
• Evaluate queuing, consider
queuing mitigations (signalization/
interconnection)
• Verify/update signage and striping per
CAMUTCD
• Verify/consider additional driveway
signage/striping/warning
• Consider pedestrian/ADA treatments
Consider ROW fencing
*Table 1 is based on observations of existing crossing conditions and does not include evaluation of proposed SJRRC Project crossing modifications that may address some of the observed issues or solutions.
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CROSSING POTENTIAL SSM/ASM OTHER OBSERVATION, ISSUES, OR
CONCERNS POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
I STREET
Potential queuing risks
• Existing nearby driveways
• Existing medians substandard
• SSM option- install four-quad (exit) gates
• ASM option - reconstruct medians for partial risk
reduction
• Intersection with 9th Street within 200’,
potential for NB queuing
• Existing crosswalks at 8th street,
potential for SB queuing
• Adjacent/nearby driveways
• Adjacent transit center
• No pedestian treatments or ADA access
• Striping appears recent
• Evaluate queuing, consider
queuing mitigations (signalization/
interconnection)
• Verify/update signage and striping
per CAMUTCD
• Verify/consider additional driveway
signage/striping/warning
• Consider pedestrian/ADA treatments
• Consider reconfiguring crosswalks
Consider ROW fencing
H STREET
One-way street with adjacent
driveways
• Existing one-way street with nearby driveways
• SSM option- install exit gates
• ASM option - partial or full risk reduction per driveway/ roadway configurations
• Intersection with 8th Street within 80’
freeflowing (two-way stop on 8th)
• Adjacent/nearby driveways
• No pedestian treatments or ADA
access. Striping appears recent
• Verify/update signage and striping per
CAMUTCD
• Verify/consider additional driveway
signage/striping/warning
• Consider pedestrian/ADA treatments
Consider ROW fencing
G STREET
Within 200-ft. of signalized intersection with
9th Street potential for queuing
• Existing one-way street with nearby driveways
• SSM option- install exit gates
• ASM option - partial risk reduction
• Intersection with 9th Street within 200’,
potential for queuing
• Adjacent/nearby driveways
• No pedestian treatments or ADA access
• Striping appears recent
• Evaluate queuing, consider
queuing mitigations (signalization/
interconnection)
• Verify/update signage and striping per
CAMUTCD
• Verify/consider additional driveway
signage/striping/warning
• Consider pedestrian/ADA treatments
Consider ROW fencing
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ENHANCEMENTS/INNOVATIONS/OPTIONAL SERVICES
Submittal Elimination
Contrary to many larger railroad development projects, railroads do not necessarily require submittal reviews at the same regular Concept, 35%, 65%, 95% 100% intervals for at-grade crossing projects. This is particularly true when there are limited impacts on tracks or other railroad infrastructure, as is common to most at-grade crossing projects.
In such cases, the railroad is mainly concerned with being involved during the concept and diagnostic efforts when the significant improvements and impacts to the railroad are being identified and selected at the preliminary intervals (Concept and 35%), and then reviewing and approving the improvements again as the design nears completion.
RailPros has successfully proposed reducing the number of submittal intervals for similar projects, like the Oceanside Quiet Zone, saving that project time and money to benefit all parties. We recommend saving project cost and effort by eliminating the 65% submittal.
Upon NTP, we will meet with City to establish the project goals and requirements and define the new, reduced submittal intervals. Upon approval, we will begin working with stakeholders to outline further submittal details and gain approval of the revised submittal intervals at the appropriate stages and phases of work.
Video Survey
A video survey is another data collection technique we
have used on similar projects with much success. These
can be performed as needed or desired at each crossing
location. We recommend conducting video surveys, in
addition to site inspection and other data collection, to more thoroughly understand current vehicular, bike, and pedestrian behavior in each crossing area. We typically recommend a seven-consecutive day, 24-hour video survey be completed. We have successfully conducted similar
surveys for other projects and have observed significant issues and violations that would have otherwise gone
unnoticed. The data from the video is then used to drive the proposed design based on the actual observed conditions.
We understand that the City has a set amount of resources to commit to this project, and we feel passionate about using those resources to impact grade crossing risk reduction significantly. Video surveys can help provide a complete understanding of the current conditions in the proposed crossing areas, particularly when combined with other standard data collection, site diagnostics, and studies.
Noise Study, Quiet Zone Corridors, and Noise Leakage
FRA rules require a minimum distance of 1/4 mile between any crossing within a Quiet Zone and the nearest adjacent Non-Quiet Zone crossing in either side. This is associated with an issue referred to as noise leakage that may impact crossings within a Quiet Zone corridor. Under normal conditions trains are required to sound horns on approach to any crossing to provide a certain level of advance warning, typically about 1/4 mile. Noise leakage can occur when a Non-Quiet Zone Crossing is in close proximity to a Quiet Zone either causing horns to sound within, near, or noise to carry into a Quiet Zone. The City’s downtown crossings are all within 1/4 mile of the adjacent crossings, with the exception of Woodland Avenue, which is a little over a mile away, but may still result in noise leakage near adjacent crossings. We anticipate (and recommend) that all Project crossings be included in the Quiet Zone. As such we do not anticipate the need for noise studies, however if the City does require or desire additional noise study, our subconsultant, ICF has the expertise to provide this service.
We have used video survey as an additional
data collection method on recent similar
projects with the Cities of Pomona and
Ventura crossing projects to get accurate
pedestrian counts. In coordination
with the City of Ventura, CPUC, and
railroad—we were able to identify peak
seasonal pedestrian usage with the use of
adjacent pedestrian crossing push button
actuations and propose seasonal factors to
supplement our research and provide more
accurate information to support the project
development.
COMMITMENT
Our commitment to serving the needs of our clients guides our professional endeavors and ensures excellence. We accomplish this commitment through thorough project management, technical excellence, responsiveness and flexibility, and attention to detail. We require our subconsultants to bring this same commitment to our team, and we assure the City that when you hire RailPros, you will get a cohesive, responsive, and efficient team to deliver your Project successfully.
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SUB-CONSULTANTS TEAM
To complement our team, we have included ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc. (ICF) to our team. RailPros and numerous team members have worked with ICF on numerous rail and transit projects with SCRRA, SBCTA, LA Metro, OCTA, SJRRC, CCJPA, and LOSSAN for over the past 20 years.
ICF is a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm specializing in complex environmental regulations. ICF provides the full suite of environmental services related to implementation of end-to-end transportation programs and projects, NEPA, CEQA and SEPA documentation. ICF’s working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and guidelines helps anticipate and avoid processing environmental documentation delays. ICF experience includes Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), San Joaquin Regional Rail Authority (SJRRA), Caltrans District 3 and District 10 environmental on-call contracts, and contracts with California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), which provides us with unique knowledge and local understanding of the service area.
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ORGANIZATION CHART
The Key team members identified in the organization chart below is focused primarily on the Phase I tasks as indicated in the RFP. The Phase I development will be led by our Quiet Zone expert and Project Manager Robert Williams, PE, and other key staff indicated. Our key team will be supported, as needed, by RailPros depth of technical and support staff to assist in facilitating and coordinating the project through all phases of the Project development. We anticipate that our key team will continue to lead the Phase II development and that additional support and team details will be included and identified prior to the outset of that phase.
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Traffic Crossings
Robert Guy, PE
Utilities
David Berryman, PE
Survey
TBD Upon Request
Civil Crossings
Matt Britten, PE
Track
Adam Halls
Potholing
TBD Upon Request
PHASE II QUIET ZONE ESTABLISHMENT
Engineering Experts
Principal-in-Charge
Nathan Ortega, PE
Project Manager
Robert Williams, PE
Environmental Advisor
Rich Walter
ICF
Grant Writer
Blake Loftus, PE
Stakeholder
Coordination
Danielle Pena, PE, TE
Traffic Crossings
Robert Guy, PE
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ROBERT WILLIAMS, PE
Project Manager
Robert has over 15 years of experience leading Quiet Zone and crossing safety development. He has designed and
managed improvements on various quiet zone, crossing, rail, and infrastructure projects for many Southern California clients, including SCRRA, SBCTA, UPRR, BNSF, SGVCOG (formerly
ACE), OCTA, NCTD, SANDAG, RCTC, CPUC, FRA, and various
cities and local agencies.
His diverse capabilities include grade crossing safety
evaluations, railroad, public agency, and stakeholder coordination; plan and specification review and compliance; report development and writing; project management; schedule development; budget control; and contract compliance. Robert is prepared, available, and excited to work with the City of Modesto throughout the duration of this important quiet zone project.
DANIELLE PENA, PE, TE
Stakeholder Coordination
Danielle has over 16 years of experience in design and implementation of 30+ crossings and supported Robert on 12+ quiet zone projects. She also has extensive experience in traffic engineering and analysis; grade crossings; rail/track design; construction management; and standards/ manuals development. Her expertise encompasses a long history on key projects with SBCTA, UPRR, BNSF, SCRRA, SANDAG, LA Metro, and Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Corridor Agency (LOSSAN).
She is leading multiple SJRRC projects.
Danielle has spent extensive time working with the CPUC and FRA on grade crossing modifications or grade separations, providing her a wealth of experience in GO88B and formal applications. She has close attention to detail; uses in-house tools for tracking cost/schedule/ quality; is highly responsive in meeting project deliverables; and an excellent team player. She is also an Operation Lifesaver Authorized Volunteer, providing crossing safety throughout the community and region.
A
Qualifications of Consultant Staff and Sub-consultant
Robert’s role as Project
Manager/Technical Lead
includes the following
responsibilities:
Serve as Main Point of Contact
Throughout the Project
Project Management & Technical
Lead for Evaluation and Development
FRA, CPUC Coordination
Danielle’s role as Stakeholder
Coordination includes the
following responsibilities:
SJRRC, UPRR Coordination
Cost Estimation Support
Blake’s role as Grant Writer includes the
following responsibilities:
Grant Application Support
Identifying Additional Funding
Opportunities
Robert is an excellent choice to lead our team and work side-by-side with the City of Modesto. His depth of knowledge and expertise is unmatched throughout the industry as identified in the table below.
ELEMENT TOTAL UPRR FRA CPUC
Grade Crossings 100+ X X X
Quiet Zones 20+ X X X
Feasibility Studies 20+ X X X
Diagnostics/CPUC GO 88-B
Approvals 100+ X X X
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BLAKE LOFTUS, PE
Grant Writer
Blake has nine years of civil engineering and construction experience specializing in design through construction closeout. Blake is highly-skilled at processing grant applications, coupled with expertise in technical reviews, processing right of entry permits, prepares construction documents, cost estimates, and performing field inspections for rail and transit agencies.
Blake has experience in various state, local, and federal grant programs and the requirements to provide competitive applications and fund projects through construction.
He is well-versed and skilled at preparing the required documentation to the FRA Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) Program.
Sub-Consultant Support
RICH WALTER
Environmental Advisor
Rich Walter has 31 years of experience in environmental planning, compliance strategy, permitting, and mitigation development and implementation. He has worked on numerous controversial and complex environmental planning and compliance projects.
Rich has directed and participated in environmental impact assessment, alternatives analysis, and permitting processes for a variety of proposed infrastructure and developments, including commuter, intercity, and high-speed rail; roadways, bike lanes, and pedestrian improvements; residential, commercial, and mixed-use development; water, flood, energy, and communications infrastructure; General Plans, Specific Plans, and Climate Action Plans; and many others. He has managed projects that comply with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), Executive Orders concerning Environmental Justice, Section 4(f) of the 1966 Surface Transportation Act, as well as other federal, state and local mandates.
Examples of Past Projects With Prime and Sub-consultant RailPros and ICF have established a strong working relationship working together for over 20 years. We have worked together on numerous projects and long-term contracts for several rail and transit clients including SCRRA, LOSSAN, SBCTA, LA Metro, OCTA, SJRRC, and CCJPA to name a few. Shown below are a few example contracts, noting ICF’s fee percentage.
AGENCY/PROJECT NAME
ICF ESTIMATED
FEE
PERCENTAGE
LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency - LOSSAN L-0-0015 Program Management < 5% Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) - E745C-20 CTO 04 - Tunnel 25 Safety and Security Enhancement
10%
Southern California Regional Rail Authority
E745C-20 CTO 07 - Antelope Valley Line - Capacity & Service Improvement (AVL-CSI) D < 10%
Southern California Regional Rail Authority
E746C-20 CTO 05 - Program Delivery Engineering Support
< 2%
San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC)
Madera High-Speed Rail Staton (Environmental Phase)
32%
B
• Blake Loftus led the effort to develop a Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant application for a bridge replacement in San Diego on
behalf of the San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG). The grant application was successful, and
the project is now fully funded for construction.
• Blake also has supported SANDAG and the Los
Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN)
Rail Corridor Agency in grant pursuits in recent years.
He has supported SANDAG directly on State grant
programs that have led to the award of over $200M in
construction funding for rail projects through the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) and Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP) in the last year alone. He has also supported the LOSSAN Agency in
pursuing additional State Transportation Improvement
Program (STIP) funding.
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Relevant Experience
RailPros is an industry leader in implementing effective and innovative solutions on grade crossing projects throughout California and the nation. We have developed our data-driven approach, which emphasizes safety - all while evaluating site-specific and corridor-wide concerns. We have provided studies, reviews, assessments, and designs for hundreds of crossings for several rail authorities and cities in Southern California.
Below are several current and recently completed projects that are relevant to the City of Modesto’s needs. We are excited and prepared to deliver an updated report and assess the railroad safety infrastructure within the downtown area for the City of Modesto.
A No other firm in the
nation can compare
to RailPros’ extensive
knowledge of
implementing quiet
zones, at-grade
crossings for planning,
design, operations,
implementation, and
safety.
PROJECT RELEVANCE
• Quiet Zone
• At-Grade Crossings
• CPUC and FRA
Documentation
• UPRR Coordination
CLIENT/REFERENCE
City of Fremont
Jeanne Suyeishi
Sr. Civil Engineer, DPW
P: 510.494.4728
E: [email protected]
CONSTRUCTION COST
$TBD
VALUE OF SERVICES
$244,000
PROJECT DURATION
2018 - Present
KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
Robert Williams, Project
Manager
RailPros provides engineering design and project
management services to develop safety improvements
at multiple crossings within the City of Fremont.
Through the City of Fremont Quiet Zone Support
On-Call Contract, RailPros recently completed a Quiet
Zone Feasibility Analysis for crossings along two UPRR
Subdivisions; provided engineering design services for
Nursery Avenue; Quiet Zone or Wayside Horn feasibility
analysis and coordination support for Gomes Park
Crossing; and is currently providing planning, design,
and implementation of Quiet Zones at six additional
crossings within the City of Fremont as part of the
Centerville Corridor and Clarke Street Crossings Quiet Zone Development.
The impacted roadways cross three separate UPRR subdivisions within the City, which service freight traffic and commuter trains operated by Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) and Capital Corridor. RailPros’ scope includes providing stakeholder coordination, conceptual and final design, and preparation of CPUC and FRA Quiet Zone documentation.
CITY OF FREMONT • QUIET ZONE SUPPORT
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PROJECT RELEVANCE
• Quiet Zones
• Seven Multi-Track At-Grade
Crossings
• Site Studies and Safety
Analysis
• CPUC and FRA
Documentation
• Multi-Agency Coordination
CLIENT/REFERENCE
City of Oceanside
Brian K. Thomas, PE
City Engineer
P: 760.435.5074
E: [email protected]
CONSTRUCTION COST
$6 M (includes agency costs)
VALUE OF SERVICES
$2.1 M
PROJECT DURATION
2014 - 2022
KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
Robert Williams, Project
Manager
Matt Britten, Civil Design
David Berryman, PE, Utilities
RailPros provided design, project management,
construction management, and inspection services
to develop safety improvements at seven multitrack at-grade crossings in Oceanside, CA, including Surfrider Way, Mission Avenue, OTC Private Baggage
Cart/Maintenance Crossing, OTC Sprinter Pedestrian
Crossing, Wisconsin Avenue, Oceanside Boulevard,
and Cassidy Street. RailPros scope included:
• Site Investigation and Safety Evaluations
• Conceptual Studies, Safety Enhancement
Recommendations Reports, and Exhibits
• Stakeholder Diagnostic Meetings and Coordination
• Preliminary Engineering, Final Design, and DSDC
• Construction Management and Inspection
• CPUC and FRA Document Processing
The project involved approximately $6 million in improvements including sidewalk modifications, pedestrian channelization and gates, ADA compliance, roadway, and median modifications, driveway relocations, corridor fencing, and maintenance access, new station access pathway, station crossing signage, roadway signage, and striping, interconnected Queue-Cutter traffic signals, railroad signal warning device relocations, replacements, and system modifications, and other safety measures. The project involved several railroad operators (Coaster, Sprinter, Amtrak, Metrolink, and BNSF) and coordination with multiple agencies (CPUC, FRA, SANDAG, Caltrans, the City, and adjacent property owners).
CITY OF OCEANSIDE • QUIET ZONE
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (SBCTA) • REDLANDS PASSENGER
RAIL PROJECT
RailPros serves as Program Manager, working
alongside SBCTA to improve 22 grade roadway
crossings, create quiet zones, close five public grade
crossings, improve safety and improve pedestrian
access, develop four new stations, acquire vehicles,
renew existing track infrastructure, reconstruct or
rehabilitate existing bridge structures, construct a
new train layover facility, and build new parking
facilities.
Our support services included overseeing and
reviewing project crossing plans for safety and Quiet Zone compliance, coordinating with stakeholders, including the FRA, CPUC, City of Redlands, City of San Bernardino, Caltrans, BNSF, Metrolink, and Omnitrans, developing permits, notices, applications and responses, and facilitating stakeholder agreements. RailPros led the development and coordination of all CPUC and FRA documentation and approvals and was able to facilitate expedited reviews and approvals of key documentation to meet project schedule demands for opening of service and implementation of two new Quiet Zones.
PROJECT RELEVANCE
• Crossing Enhancements and
Modifications
• Quiet Zone Program
Management
• CPUC Program Management
• Multiple Stakeholders
Coordination
CLIENT/REFERENCE
SBCTA
Carrie Schindler, Deputy
Executive Director
P: 213.922.7297
E: [email protected]
CONSTRUCTION COST
$385 M
VALUE OF SERVICES
$20 M
PROJECT DURATION
2015 - 2022
KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
Robert Williams, Program
Manager - Crossings
Matt Britten, Civil Review
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City of Modesto | INF 24-02 Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment RailPros is providing preliminary engineering and
final design services for the San Gabriel Valley
Council of Governments’ (SGVCOG, formerly the
Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority)
$20 million At-Grade Crossing Safety Improvement
Project in Pomona, California. The project involves
enhancing vehicular and pedestrian access and
safety at five existing at-grade crossings in Pomona,
California, along the UPRR Alhambra and Los Angeles
Subdivisions. The crossings included Hamilton
Boulevard, Park Avenue, Main Street, Palomares
Street, and San Antonio Avenue, all within an existing
Quiet Zone that must be maintained.
RailPros also assisted SGVCOG in obtaining additional project funding for the San Antonio Crossing and is supporting efforts to acquire additional funding for other locations. Our scope of services includes performing site studies and identifying enhancements and modifications, developing concept plans for proposed improvements, preparing the PS&E package for construction (currently at 95% development), and providing engineering support during construction.
Project elements include: traffic engineering, roadway design, right-of-way engineering, drainage, utilities, construction estimates, and quality assurance. Specific improvements include improved pedestrian channelization (including sidewalks, pedestrian gates, railing, tactiles) and improved vehicular channelization/guidance (raised medians, signing and striping enhancements, and interconnected traffic signal modifications).
ALAMEDA CORRIDOR - EAST CONSTRUCTION
AUTHORITY • PS&E FOR AT-GRADE CROSSING
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT RELEVANCE
• Site Research and Analysis
• Multiple Crossings With
Multiple Tracks
• Modifications to Crossings
Within an Existing Quiet
Zone Requiring Extra
Coordination With FRA
• Constrained ROW
CLIENT/REFERENCE
San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments
John Beshay, PE
Sr. Project Manager
P: 626.373.2693
E: [email protected]
CONSTRUCTION COST
Est. $20 M
VALUE OF SERVICES
$3.3 M
PROJECT DURATION
2015 - Present
KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
Robert Williams, Project
Manager
Matt Britten, Civil Design Lead
David Berryman, PE, Civil/
Utilities Lead
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PROJECT RELEVANCE
• Site Research and Analysis
• Multiple Crossings With
Multiple Tracks
• Quiet Zone
• CPUC and SCRRA
Coordination
• Diagnostics
• Supported Section 130
funding
CLIENT/REFERENCE
City of Santa Clarita
Carla Callahan, PE, Sr. Engineer
P: 661.286.4130
E: [email protected]
CONSTRUCTION COST
$459,381
VALUE OF SERVICES
$459,381
PROJECT DURATION
2019 - 2021
KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
Danielle Pena, Project Manager
On the City’s behalf, RailPros is managing the SCRRA
at-grade crossing improvements for the 13th Street
roadway widening in connection to the approved
future Dockweiler Drive Extension. RailPros is
responsible for building CPUC, SCRRA, and Metro
consensus for the grade crossing design. RailPros is in charge of the track, traffic, civil, and phasing design of the crossing for final design and design support during construction. The at-grade crossing improvements
include modifications to the existing adjacent traffic
signal that is interconnected to the railroad system;
adding a pre-signal at the crossing, signing and striping modifications, developing advanced preemption calculations, moving track vertical curves out of the crossing, relocating the crossing signal house, grading changes, roadway profile changes, and civil layout. The design will conform to CA MUTCD, SCRRA, CPUC General Orders, and AREMA standards.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA • 13 STREET AT-GRADE
CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS/DOCKWEILER
ROAD EXTENSION
RailPros provided the City of Santa Clarita with
analyses of at-grade railroad crossing improvements
needed to improve pedestrian access for the following
locations:
• Rainbow Glen Drive @ Soledad Canyon Road
• Golden Oak Road @ Soledad Canyon Road
• Drayton Street @ Railroad Avenue
• Newhall Avenue @ Railroad Avenue
• Oakridge Drive at Railroad Avenue
• Canyon Park Boulevard @ Jakes Way
• Ruether Avenue @ Soledad Canyon Road (specifically to add pedestrian gates) Our scope of work included site investigations and inspections, conceptual layout, cost estimate development/refinement/itemization, CPUC coordination, SCRRA coordination, diagnostic meetings, GO88B documents, and assistance with Section 130 funding.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA • CITYWIDE RAILROAD
GRADE CROSSING IMPROVEMENT SUPPORT/
FIELD STUDY
PROJECT RELEVANCE
• Site Research and Analysis
• Multiple Crossings With
Multiple Tracks
• CPUC and SCRRA
Coordination
• Diagnostics
• Supported Section 130
funding
CLIENT/REFERENCE
City of Santa Clarita
Jackie Lillio, PE, Sr. Engineer
P: 661.286.4131
E: [email protected]
CONSTRUCTION COST
$NA
VALUE OF SERVICES
$35,000
PROJECT DURATION
2019 - 2021
KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
Danielle Pena, Project Manager
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development and coordination for the Ash Street
crossing safety enhancements. The project includes
evaluating existing conditions, developing studies
and conceptual safety improvements, stakeholder
coordination for acceptance of proposed
modifications, and development of preliminary and
final engineering documents and permits. Existing
crossing conditions include steep roadway profile/low
clearance, narrow roadway with limited turning radius,
no sidewalk or ADA access, significant trespassing,
skewed crossing, adjacent within approximately 10’ -
20’ on either side of the crossing, adjacent businesses and development, public beach parking/access, and potential utility impacts. The project is currently in the Final Design phase and received expedited CPUC and UPRR approvals for the CPUC permitting process.
VENTURA TRIANGLE • ASH STREET CROSSING
MODIFICATIONS
PROJECT RELEVANCE
• Evaluation, Study, Design
Development, Coordination
• CPUC and FRA
Documentation
• UPRR Coordination
• At-Grade Crossing
and Pedestrian Safety
Enhancements
CLIENT/REFERENCE
City of Ventura
Chandra Chandrashaker
Land Development Engineer
P: 805.654.7714
E: cchandrashaker@
cityofventura.ca.gov
CONSTRUCTION COST
NA
VALUE OF SERVICES
$375,000
PROJECT DURATION
2018 - Ongoing
KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL
Robert Williams, PE, Project
Manager
Matt Britten, PE - Civil Design
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Similar Project Experience Quiet
Zones
Studies/
Evaluations
Grade
Crossings CPUC
Roadway/
Traffic
Modifications
Signals &
Systems Track
Downtown San Diego Quiet Zone, Civic San Diego n n n n n n n Orange County Grade Crossing Safety
Enhancements, Orange County n n n n n n n
LOSSAN Corridor Program Management, San Diego n n n n n n SGVCOG Grade Crossing Safety Project, Pomona n n n n n n n UPRR Grade Crossing Assessment, Audits, and
Public Project Management n n n n
Ash Street Grade Crossing Project, Ventura n n n n n n
Metrolink On-Call Contracts n n n n n n n
City of Encinitas Pedestrian and Bicycle At-Grade
Crossings n n n n n n n
King City Station, King City, CA n n n n n n
City of San Diego/SDSU Fenton Parkway and Street
Crossings n n n n n n
Foothill Gold Line Extension Phase 2b: Glendora
To Montclair, Gold Line/LA, Metro/SCRRA/BNSF
Railway
n n n n n n
City of Camarillo Metrolink Station Undercrossing n n n n n California High Speed Rail Plan and Spec Review and
Construction Management Oversight for UPRR and
BNSF, Fresno to Bakersfield)
n n n n n
OC Great Park Grade Separations n n n n n n
Additional Relevant Project Experience
The additional projects listed in the table below highlight a small sampling of our experience with the key project elements involved to meet the City’s needs.
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Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92602
P: (714) 734 - 8765 F: (714) 734 - 8755
www.railpros.com
CITY OF MODESTO
DOWNTOWN QUIET ZONE FEASIBILITY STUDY
COORDINATION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
SCOPE OF WORK
The City of Modesto is planning to improve crossings along the existing UPRR Fresno subdivision with the intent of establishing a quiet zone through the downtown area, including Woodland Avenue, L Street/SR132, K Street, I Street, H Street, and G Street crossings. San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) is currently developing roadway modification plans at these crossings as part of a separate project. The City intends to evaluate the feasibility and additional requirements and modifications necessary to establish a Quiet Zone based on the existing conditions and proposed SJRRC improvements.
RailPros is pleased to provide the City with this proposal to provide quiet zone feasibility study services outlined in the RFP under Phase I. Phase II is anticipated to follow under a separate scope of work authorization.
The primary activities include developing a feasibility study for implementing the quiet zone and then coordinating these details and proposed improvements with key stakeholders. RailPros will start by coordinating a kick-off meeting with the City to review the project goals, obtain project information and details, and outline the approach to developing the feasibility study and other project deliverables. We will review existing documents and aerial imagery, evaluate existing site conditions and other project details, identify potential Supplemental Safety Measures (SSMs) and Alternative Safety Measures (ASMs) for quiet zone establishment, prepare draft quiet zone calculations, and identify other potential safety enhancements or modifications that may be recommended at the crossings. These details will be presented to the City for review and approval, followed by a presentation to stakeholders for their input.
The anticipated scope of services includes the following tasks and activities:
• Project Management and Project Controls
• Participate in meetings and Coordination with the Project Team, City, UPRR, SJRRC, Caltrans, CPUC, FRA, and other stakeholders
• Review existing project documents, including:
o Existing project documents, if any
o FRA Grade Crossing Inventories
o FRA Accident History
o Other FRA, City, and Railroad data
• Data collection, site investigation, and field review, including:
o Existing Crossing conditions in the field
o Collect and review traffic data (7 days of data)
o *Collect and review video and data (OPTIONAL)
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• Prepare a Draft Feasibility Report with findings, recommendations, and supporting documentation, for City Staff review and feedback.
o Prepare Draft High-Level Concept Quiet Zone Calculations to confirm quiet zone Feasibility
Analyze the existing risk index for the proposed quiet zone Provide a measurement of Quiet Zone Risk Index figures for each crossing. o Prepare initial grade crossing concept exhibits showing or calling out recommended improvements at each location
o Draft Findings/Recommendation Log/Report for City Staff review and feedback SSM/ASM recommendations
Other safety enhancement recommendations
• Update Feasibility Report for City Council review and approval • Finalize Feasibility Report and exhibits for stakeholder review and feedback • Prepare a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Cost Estimate • Hold Stakeholder Diagnostic Meeting and Workshop and develop meeting minutes and comment/resolution matrix (as necessary)
o Includes Pre-Diagnostic Workshop with stakeholders and prepare meeting minutes o Hold a diagnostic meeting in the field with stakeholders o Prepare draft meeting minutes for stakeholder review and feedback o Coordinate stakeholder comments and feedback
o Finalize meeting minutes (Diagnostic Team Report)
• Update/revise crossing concept layout exhibits based on diagnostic team feedback • Develop Draft CPUC General Order 88-B documents for stakeholder review and feedback • Grant support and assistance
• Environmental “desktop” evaluation to identify any necessary reporting requirements (by subconsultant)
• *Sound Study (OPTIONAL – by subconsultant)
• *Draft Quiet Zone Notice of Intent (OPTIONAL – at City’s discretion) Deliverables:
• Project Meeting Minutes
• Draft Feasibility Report
o Data/Findings/Recommendations/Observations Log
o Draft SSM/ASM Recommendations
o Draft High-level Concept Quiet Zone Calculation (1 quiet zone, six crossings) o Additional Safety Enhancement Recommendations
o Crossing Concept Layout Exhibits (1 sheet for each crossing) o ROM Cost Estimate
• Revised Report and details for City Council Review
• Final Report and details for Stakeholder Review
• Pre-diagnostic workshop meeting minutes
• Diagnostic Draft and Final Minutes
• Comment Log/Matrix
• Environmental findings
• Grant Applications
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Meetings:
• Project Kick-off Meeting (Virtual)
• Up to 10 monthly PDT conference Meetings (Virtual)
• Up to 1 site visit/meeting in Modesto
• Up to 1 Stakeholder Design Review Workshop Meeting/Pre diagnostic Conference (Virtual) • Up to 1 Stakeholder Site Diagnostic Meeting in Modesto • Regular, as needed, coordination conference calls
Assumptions
1. Total meeting, coordination, and participation hours are per the fee breakdown. If additional coordination is required, or the schedule exceeds 10 months, additional scope and fee may be required to complete or continue services. Coordination with various agencies, including railroads, can be significant for this type of project, and stakeholder review periods and requirements are outside of RailPros control. If additional coordination is required, it can be provided with the City of Modesto's authorization.
2. Up to 2 in-person site visits with the Project Team (1 for investigation, 1 for diagnostic meeting).
3. The City will provide copies of all existing data, plans, documentation, and any other pertinent information related to the crossings to RailPros.
4. Evaluations, reviews, findings, quiet zone calculations, exhibits, and recommendations are conceptual and subject to change.
5. Optional or as-needed services and deliverables discussed in the scope of work above are based on estimated or anticipated support needs. Actual project needs may vary and require additional support, coordination, or project management. Scope elements denoted with an asterisk “*” in the scope of work above are potential suggestions and recommendations that will be discussed with the City upon selection and can be included or adjusted at the City’s discretion. Specific assumptions and details of these optional services are discussed below. a. Optional Video survey – it is assumed that our team will collect current traffic counts to supplement data provided by the City. As an addition or alternative, we can perform a video survey to supplement the traffic counts and site investigation to help gather a more detailed picture of crossing uses, violations, impacts, and other concerns at a reasonable cost.
b. UPRR Corridor and Crossing traffic studies – it is anticipated that UPRR and the CPUC will recommend or require both a corridor study to evaluate uses and other details along the rail corridor as well as a traffic analysis that may, at a minimum, include a queuing analysis in the crossing areas to determine existing queuing concerns and proposed solutions.
c. Sound Study – based on our experience, a sound study may not be required or recommended for this project. Our team has the expertise to provide these services, and we will coordinate details on the City’s goals and requirements to further define the scope of work necessary to meet the City’s needs.
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d. NOI and other Phase II scope development elements may be advanced as part of the Phase I scope at the City’s discretion. We will discuss goals, alternatives, and potential benefits with the City to identify any key elements for inclusion.
6. Concept exhibits will be based on available aerial imagery. Detailed survey, ROW engineering, utility research, subsurface investigation, and other site work are not included or anticipated in this phase of work.
7. Concept exhibits and feasibility report will utilize the proposed SJRRC double-track project plans as a basis, and the RailPros recommendations will include additions for Quiet Zone compliance.
We assume that SJRRC has performed queuing analysis and that their plans meet current design standards and requirements for UPRR, CAMUTCD, address known safety concerns, and are acceptable to stakeholders. Detailed design of crossings is not included as part of this scope.
8. Grant application preparation efforts include preparing the entire application package and supporting documents. The grant preparation is limited to the preparation of three grant applications: One federal, one state, and one local.
9. It is assumed that the scope includes the preparation of a preliminary draft GO 88-B and resolving minor comments with stakeholders at the concept level. It is assumed that the GO 88-B will not be fully resolved until the design is completed or near completion (Phase II). Additional Drawings, Exhibits, and Details for the GO 88-B application are not anticipated in this phase and are anticipated in Phase II.
10. Rights of Entry, temporary construction easements, utility crossings or associated easements, licenses or agreements, or other agreements with UPRR and flagging support have not been identified. They are also not anticipated in RailPros' scope of work.
11. City may be required to enter into a preliminary engineering Agreement (PE) with UPRR before engaging with them for review, site diagnostics, and other coordination if one is not already in place. RailPros can provide as-needed support to help facilitate these agreements. However, it is anticipated that UPRR will provide its own standard agreement and language for City acceptance.
12. Plans, exhibits and layouts, and ROW information will be adapted from project documentation provided by the City.
13. Other services not defined herein, including Phase II scope of work elements, may be provided under a separate scope of work or an amendment approved by the City.
14. Documents, submittals, plans, etc, will be submitted in electronic format, where possible, to reduce costs.
15. Meetings and coordination will be held via conference call, where possible, to reduce costs.
Fee
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The high-level schedule below summarizes the anticipated key project milestones, document development, deliverables, and review periods—broken out by phase and activity as outlined in the RFP. Phase I Activities 1 and 2 can be developed concurrently with proper coordination and stakeholder involvement. Phase 2 for the final design is anticipated to begin after Phase 1 approvals at the City’s discretion. In addition to the major milestones and work elements detailed below, call-out boxes discuss key items and ideas for successful project delivery, including crucial early and ongoing stakeholder involvement.
Opportunities for accelerating the development of Final Design documents, with stakeholder approval, are discussed as an optional alternative in Section 1, Enhancements/Innovations/Optional Services regarding the possibility of eliminating one of the Final Design phase submittals. Additional schedule innovations, recommendations or considerations may include:
• Involve the SJRRC double track design manager to participate in the City or Design Quality reviews to receive early input and expedite interagency coordination for the respective designs • Identify and coordinate any potential proposed track or railroad signal modifications that may be incorporated into the SJRRC double track design and construction • Accelerate consensus building with stakeholders by separating out discipline plan submittals and obtaining focused reviews and comments at earliest possible timelines Upon Notice To Proceed (NTP), we will discuss our approach with the City, develop a detailed baseline schedule for review with the City, and maintain the project schedule, updating regularly throughout the project. A sample conceptual level schedule further detailing key project tasks and timelines is also included in the Appendix for reviewer convenience.
UPRR will require a PE Agreement prior to providing key project review and meeting participation (if not already in place).
The site diagnostic can be held earlier or later in the process and we highly recommend having at least an initial concept layout developed with stakeholder feedback or initial project buy-in prior to holding the meeting. Stakeholder availability for the site meeting can also be difficult and should be planned well in advance..
Recent FRA coordination and experience indicate that current review and approval times for ASMs can take up to 10-12 months.
Defining, goals, objectives, roles, responsibilities, communication protocols, and expectations are set at the Kick-off. We recommend including key stakeholders to engage in this process to begin building project buy-in, establishing regular communication, and collecting stakeholder data, documentation, and recommendations.
Data collection, site investigations, and early stakeholder recommendations and feedback are crucial to establishing the basis of design for our data driven development approach.
Stakeholder review
times can significantly
impact schedule. Regular
coordination can help
manage expectations and
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Rail isn’t a part of our business, it IS our business
RailPros Team
Robert Williams, PE - Project Manager
Danielle Pena, PE, TE - Stakeholder Coordination
Blake Loftus, PE - Grant Writer
Sub-consultant, Rich Walter - Environmental Advisor
Appendix A
APPENDIX
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ROBERT WILLIAMS, PE
PROJECT MANAGER
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Robert Williams has over 15 years of engineering experience in railroad project management, design, and coordination. He has designed and managed improvements on various rail, infrastructure, and crossing projects throughout Southern California. His diverse capabilities include grade crossing safety evaluations, railroad, public agency, and stakeholder coordination; plan and specification review and compliance; report development and writing; project management; schedule development; budget control; and contract compliance.
One of Robert’s strengths is his ability to build consensus through communication; this strength has aided in his project management style and ability to coordinate with railroads and regulatory agencies.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
City of Fremont Crossing and Quiet Zone On-Call, City of Fremont As Project Manager, Robert leads the support efforts for the City of Fremont, including evaluation, study, design development, and coordination effort for crossing safety enhancements and development and Quiet Zones. The program includes various projects and crossings throughout the City, including concept evaluation and coordination for the Gomes Pedestrian Crossing, stakeholder coordination, review, and Quiet Zone support for the Nursery Avenue Crossing and the Centerville Crossing Safety and Quiet Zone development project, which includes evaluating six crossings, developing proposed improvements and coordinating with City and stakeholders for reviews and approvals.
Oceanside Crossing Safety Enhancements and Quiet Zone, City of Oceanside, CA
As Project Manager, Robert managed the project and served as Engineer of Record for the development of concept studies, preliminary engineering, and the PS&E package for the safety improvements at seven multi-track, at-grade crossings in Oceanside involving $6 million in improvements. This includes roadway/rail modifications, median extensions, pedestrian channelization and treatments, station pedestrian access pathway, railroad signal improvements, Queue-Cutter signals and downstream traffic signal interconnection, and other safety measures as well as the establishment of a quiet zone. The project involves several railroad operators (Coaster, Sprinter, Amtrak, Metrolink, and BNSF) and coordination with multiple agencies, including the CPUC. CPUC support involved holding diagnostic meetings, coordinating recommended improvements, and developing CPUC GO 88-B application for authorization to construct improvements. We developed eight GO 88-B applications for project and coordinated their approvals, including adjustments and amendments based on project changes and additions. Robert managed the design team, scope, schedule, and budget, and oversaw the construction of improvements.
Orange County Grade Crossing Improvement Program, OCTA, Orange County, CA
Robert managed the establishment of 11 Quiet Zones over 43 at-grade crossings in eight Orange County cities. He participated in diagnostics, plan reviews, and coordinated improvements and implementationbetween the cities and OCTA
EDUCATION
BS, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Brigham Young
University, 2006
REGISTRATIONS
Registered Civil Engineer –
• California No. 77487
GRADE CROSSING
EXPERTISE
Robert has worked on
grade crossing safety
enhancements with several
So. CA rail agencies
including SCRRA, OCTA,
SGVCOG, NCTD, SANDAG,
SBCTA throughout various
cities (Fremont, Ventura,
Santa Barbara, Oceanside,
San Clemente, San Diego,
Anaheim, Orange, Santa
Ana, Tustin, Irvine, San
Juan Capistrano, Placentia,
Pomona, Redlands, San
Bernardino), and has
developed a proven
approach to analysis/
evaluations, developing
design, building stakeholder
consensus, and
delivering successful grade
crossing projects.
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City of Modesto | INF 24-02 Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment 2 ROBERT WILLIAMS, PE (cont’d)
Placentia Quiet Zone Update, City of Placentia, CA
As Project Manager, Robert coordinated between the
City of Placentia and CPUC, FRA, and the railroads to
update the documentation to maintain the existing
quiet zone over several at-grade crossings within
the City, including several active grade separation
construction projects. He assisted the City in gathering data and updating Grade Crossing Inventory Sheets.
Santa Ana Quiet Zone 2, City of Santa Ana, CA
As Project Manager, Robert managed the
implementation of a second quiet zone in the City
of Santa Ana. He assisted the City with preparing
documentation and implementing a quiet zone over
two crossings adjacent to the Santa Ana Train Station.
He provided coordination with various stakeholders,
including Metrolink, BNSF, Amtrak, UPRR, CPUC, and
FRA.
Metrolink Ventura County Sealed Corridor Project
Manager, SCRRA, Ventura County, CA (Interim
Project Manager)
Robert acted as Interim Project Manager to construct
safety improvements at three crossings in Simi Valley
and one crossing in Moorpark in Ventura County, CA.
Robert was responsible for overseeing the contractor
and CM teamwork; managing budget, schedule, and
scope; and coordinating with stakeholders, including
Caltrans, design support staff, and regulatory agencies; and reporting to Metrolink management. The project
included constructing improvements such as roadway
modifications, repaving, medians, warning devices and
gates, and pedestrian treatments, including ramps,
walkways, railing, gates and tactile warning, lane
modifications, interconnected traffic signals signage
and striping.
At-Grade Crossing Safety Improvement Project, San
Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG),
Pomona, CA
Robert is serving as Project Manager and as Engineer of Record developing project studies, reports, concepts,
preliminary engineering and final plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) package for safety improvements
at five multi-track at-grade crossings in Pomona. The
project is currently estimated at $19.8 million, focused primarily on grade crossing safety enhancements within
an existing Quiet Zone, including roadway, curb, and
gutter modifications, sidewalk modifications, median
extensions, pedestrian channelization and gates,
railroad signal improvements, Traffic Pre-signals, and
other safety measures. The project involved several
railroad operators (UPRR, Amtrak, and Metrolink) and
coordination with multiple agencies, including SGVCOG,
the City, CPUC, FRA, and Caltrans. Robert managed the
crossing evaluation, site investigations, site diagnostics, design team, subconsultants, stakeholder coordination
and development project studies, reports, and plans.
Redlands Passenger Rail Program (RPRP)
Management, San Bernardino County Transportation
Association (SBCTA), San Bernardino, CA
Robert supportied the Program Management Team by
providing project railroad and crossing coordination
and support working with Metrolink, CPUC, FRA, BNSF,
and local agencies. The project includes track and signal systems improvements and capacity enhancements, the
implementation of new stations, and at-grade crossing
safety improvements, and the establishment of two
quiet zones, one in Redlands, one in San Bernardino,
across 30 crossings. Robert participated in crossing
evaluations, recommendations, and led diagnostic
team meetings and the development of CPUC and
FRA documentation. CPUC support included holding
stakeholder site diagnostic meetings at all crossings,
coordinating improvements and recommendations,
developing CPUC Formal Applications, GO 88-B
Documentation and Form Gs for the crossings, and
holding site walkthroughs with CPUC and stakeholders
during and after construction. Robert led the
development and coordination of CPUC documentation
and facilitated processing of Formal Applications
resulting in expedited approvals within eight months.
Robert provided coordination with UPRR, BNSF, the
project designers, and stakeholders to make sure that
project needs were met and railroad operations were
not adversely affected. He prepared construction and
maintenance agreements and CPUC applications.
He reviewed design plans and assisted in the design
process, providing knowledge and understanding
of railroad design standards, requirements, and
procedures.
Ash Street Crossing Modifications, Johnson
Development Associates, City of Ventura, CA
As Project Manager, Robert leads the evaluation, study, design development, and coordination effort for the
Ash Street safety enhancements. The project includes
evaluating existing conditions, developing studies
and conceptual safety enhancements, stakeholder
coordination for acceptance of proposed modifications,
and developing preliminary and final engineering
documents and permits. Existing crossing conditions
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The following are examples of modifications currently being designed: roadway profile/grade modifications, installation of sidewalks, curbs, and gutter, crosswalks, pedestrian channelization and safety treatments, updated roadway signage and striping, roadway widening, new/updated signage, and striping, truck access/route signage, reconfiguration of adjacent intersections, including stop signage, track panel modifications, as well as improvements to railroad signal equipment and other third party utilities.
Downtown San Diego Quiet Zone Grade Crossing Improvement Project, Civic San Diego, San Diego, CA As Civil Engineer, Robert helped the City of San Diego establish a quiet zone over 12 multi-track, at-grade crossings in the downtown area. He provided stakeholder and regulatory agency coordination to gain the approval of the safety improvements and quiet zone establishment. He coordinated between the City, regulatory agencies, and the railroad regarding excessive bell noise. He assisted with traffic signal preemption calculations, crossing design, and signal phasing design. The project involved several railroad operators (Trolley, Coaster, Amtrak, and BNSF), coordination with multiple agencies (CPUC, City, CCDC, FRA, and multiple adjacent property owners), and included $15 million in improvements. Robert worked closely with the development team, CPUC and other stakeholders in support of the review and approval processes, assisting in gaining authority to construct from the CPUC and supporting the construction and close-out of the project. At the close of the project, he continued to provide ongoing support and expertise.
Camarillo Metrolink Station Pedestrian Undercrossing, City of Camarillo Robert serves as project manager, leading the development of studies, evaluations, and proposed improvements.
The project includes evaluating existing station access and developing studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a proposed new undercrossing to facilitate access between existing station platforms and improve rail operations optimization in the station area. In addition, is leading the studies and design development, Robert is leading the coordination of project improvements, reviews, and approvals with the City, UPRR, Metrolink, Amtrak, LOSSAN, VCTC, CPUC, and the FRA.
King City Station, City of King City, CA
As Project Manager, Robert is managing the preparation of concept plans, a Project Study Report, Preliminary Engineering, and PS&E Documents for a new Amtrak station and double track project on the UPRR corridor in King City. The project includes 3 miles of new double track, realigning or relocating existing UPRR mainline and siding track, improvements to four at-grade crossings, including closure of an existing crossing and establishment of a new at-grade crossing, and a new Amtrak platform and station parking. In addition to coordinating with various multidisciplinary leads and local stakeholders, Robert provides coordination with Amtrak, UPRR, CPUC, and FRA, and is supporting the City, SLOCOG, and Caltrans efforts for grant procurement for funding the project.
Park Boulevard At-Grade Crossing, Civic San Diego, San Diego, CA As Civil Engineer for this $19 million project, Robert provided project coordination between the City of San Diego and FRA, CPUC, BNSF, NCTD, and MTS. Work included developing and processing regulatory applications for the proposed crossing and quiet zone. Robert led the FRA and CPUC coordination, holding stakeholder diagnostics and coordinating documentation, processing and approvals with these regulatory agencies.
Bakersfield Quiet Zone, City of Bakersfield, CA
Robert was responsible for the cost proposal and design research for a quiet zone in Bakersfield involving over $38,000 in improvements at nine crossings, including exit gates, median extensions, pedestrian gates, and other safety measures.
Fenton Parkway Grade Crossing, San Diego State University (SDSU), Mission Valley, CA Robert supports the RailPros team in providing engineering design services to develop construction documents, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a new at-grade railroad crossing at Fenton Parkway. Robert has been an integral part of the site evaluation, diagnostic team, and design development. Robert Led the CPUC coordination and documentation development, leading stakeholder site diagnostics, supporting the development improvements, and preparing and coordinating two CPUC formal applications for both the new Fenton Parkway crossings and the existing viaduct over the proposed SDSU development.
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City of Modesto | INF 24-02 Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment 4 Metrolink Ventura County Sealed Corridor Project Manager, SCRRA, Ventura County, CA Robert acted as Interim Project Manager to construct safety improvements at three crossings in Simi Valley and one crossing in Moorpark in Ventura County, CA. Robert was responsible for overseeing the contractor and CM teamwork; managing budget, schedule, and scope; and coordinating with stakeholders, including Caltrans, design support staff, and regulatory agencies; and reporting to Metrolink management. The project included constructing improvements such as roadway modifications, repaving, medians, warning devices and gates, and pedestrian treatments, including ramps, walkways, railing, gates and tactile warning, lane modifications, interconnected traffic signals signage and striping.
LOSSAN Program Management, SANDAG, San Diego County, CA Robert provides civil engineering program support and coordination of SANDAG LOSSAN Corridor projects, totaling $2 billion. He coordinates with stakeholders, reviews design plans, and supports SANDAG staff in managing LOSSAN projects. Robert has provided significant support and coordination with stakeholders such as NCTD, CPUC, FRA and others in helping to gain support and approvals. His insight and knowledge of the CPUC has proved invaluable when coordination with CPUC becomes challenging. Robert also provides technical support for grade crossings and PTC related issues.
Hallock Drive Crossing, Limonera Company, Santa Paula, CA As Civil Engineer, Robert coordinated with the developer, the City, CPUC, the railroad, and other stakeholders on feasibility and design requirements for a potential new crossing in the City of Santa Paula. He helped prepare a preliminary design and cost estimates for at-grade, below and above grade crossing alternatives, working with stakeholders to define the alternatives’ impacts and feasibility, and gaining CPUC approval of the new crossing.
Orange County Grade Crossings Safety Improvement Project, SCRRA, Orange County, CA As Designer, Robert helped develop preemption calculations, traffic signal phasing design, and phasing exhibits for 52 at-grade crossings on two Metrolink Subdivisions in Orange County. The project involved extensive coordination with eight cities, CPUC, OCTA, and multiple operating railroads.
I-215 Widening – Bi-County Gap Project, SBCTA, San Bernardino County, CA Robert provided coordination with BNSF, UPRR, the project designers, and stakeholders to make sure that project needs were met and railroad operations were not adversely affected. He prepared construction and maintenance agreements and CPUC applications. He reviewed design plans and assisted in the design process, providing knowledge and understanding of railroad design standards, requirements, and procedures.
I-15 / I-215 Interchange Improvements, Devore Overhead, SBCTA, Devore, CA Robert assisted SBCTA and the design-build team in coordinating with BNSF Railway, UPRR, Caltrans, and CPUC.
He prepared construction and maintenance agreements between Caltrans, the railroads, and SBCTA. Additionally, he prepared CPUC permit documentation for approval to construct. He reviewed design plans and assisted in the design process, providing knowledge and understanding of railroad design standards, requirements, and procedures. He also provided insight and coordination to gain approval for project railroad design submittals and construction and maintenance agreements.
SR-91 Widening Design-Build Project, Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), Corona, CA Robert helped the design-build team coordinate with RCTC, BNSF, Caltrans, and CPUC for nine bridges at four separate crossings. He prepared exhibits for construction and maintenance agreements between Caltrans, the railroads, and SBCTA. Additionally, he prepared CPUC permit documentation for approval to construct. He also provided insight and coordination for assistance in gaining approval for project railroad design submittals.
SR-57 Widening, Caltrans, Placentia, CA
Robert provided coordination with BNSF, the project designers, and stakeholders to ensure that project needs were met and railroad operations were not adversely affected. He reviewed design plans and assisted in the design process, providing knowledge and understanding of railroad design standards, requirements, and procedures.
On-Call Rail Engineering Services, NCTD, San Diego County, CA As Project Manager, Robert managed projects such as:
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City of Modesto | INF 24-02 Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment 5 • NCTD MOW/MOS and Miscellaneous Scopes of Work for as-needed scope of work (SOW) package writing support for contracted maintenance of way (MOW) and signal services. NCTD is in the process of unbundling the track and signal infrastructure maintenance scope from the Combined Operation and Maintenance of Equipment for the COASTER Commuter and SPRINTER Hybrid Rail Services and Maintenance-of-Way contract into smaller specialty contracts to get the best service and value for NCTD. • Coaster Convention Center Station Platform Concept Alternatives and Project Study Report, which developed and studied concept alternatives for track configuration, at-grade crossing improvements, and the installation of station platforms near the Convention Center in downtown San Diego to extend NCTD Coaster passenger service south of the Santa Fe Deport, into BNSF territory. This included reviewing previous studies, alternatives, and recommendations, as well as developing new concept plans, estimates, and a project feasibility study report for the proposed station. It also involved optimizing the track configurations and improvements for the proposed passenger service extension. In addition to preparation of documents and studies, Robert provided coordination with stakeholders that included presenting conceptual layouts and findings to NCTD and SANDAG engineering and planning staff.
• PTC North Coaster Fiber Optic Crossings Project included designing and inspecting fiber optic infrastructure to provide fiber-optic access to signal facilities around and across tracks and bridge structures at multiple locations throughout the railroad corridor. This project for NCTD’s Positive Train Control program extended from the Orange County line to the Oceanside Transit Center. Robert coordinated with NCTD, SANDAG, construction contractors, and utility inspectors; and managed design and inspection, schedule, and budget. • Oceanside Transit Center (OTC) Remodel and Wood Structures Studies Projects consisted of managing the remodel design and installation of the building improvements at the OTC as well as the study and analysis of damage to the existing exterior wood structures at the OTC facility. • Batiquitos Lagoon Slope Embankment Emergency Repairs Support Services, where NCTD’s track embankment was damaged various times in various locations on either side of the bridge due to storm, tide, and wave action erosion. Project support included providing site inspections, surveys, and developing emergency and permanent slope protection and remediation alternative recommendations for NCTD review. Robert provided inspection, coordination, and supported the development of proposed repair solutions. • Third Party Projects Review and Permitting when Robert managed and reviewed design plans and coordinated with designers, construction crews, and stakeholders on behalf of the railroad for outside projects including Torrey Pines Road Bridge Replacement (San Diego); Knoll Road Crossing (San Marcos); South Santa Fe Grade Crossing (Vista); Rose Canyon Sewer Crossing (San Diego); SDGE Gas Line Crossing (Camp Pendleton); Camp Pendleton Brine Line Crossing; Leucadia Boulevard Grade Crossing (Encinitas); and Caltrans’ Washington Overhead (Escondido).
Laguna Niguel to San Juan Capistrano Passing Siding, OCTA, Orange County, CA As Project Manager, Robert managed the development of 30% preliminary engineering plans and cost estimates to increase capacity by adding a second track “passing siding” over roughly 1.8 miles of existing singletrack.
The project extended from the existing mainline stub track, just south of the Laguna Niguel Metrolink Station, to just north of the Trabuco Creek Bridge in San Juan Capistrano. He provided significant coordination with survey, geotechnical, right-of-way, and environmental design leads as well as stakeholders, including the railroad, cities, and multiple utility agencies. The design included an additional spur track for maintenance and railroad layover operations, improvements to an existing private at-grade crossing and adjacent public road, bridge and drainage structures, retaining walls, and and utility relocations. The preliminary engineering and environmental documents were successfully completed under the OCTA Program Management contract in preparation for development of the final design.
Irvine Third Main Track, OCTA, Orange County, CA
As Project Manager, Robert managed the development of conceptual 5% engineering plans and cost estimates to increase capacity, operations, and service, primarily through the implementation of three tracks over roughly eight miles of existing double track. The project extended through the Cities of Irvine and Tustin, interfacing with two stations, multiple at-grade and grade-separated crossings, utilities, bridges, and drainage structures ROBERT WILLIAMS, PE (cont’d)
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City of Modesto | INF 24-02 Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment 6 and a proposed layover facility. The project is now in the Preliminary Engineering Phase, approaching the 30% submittal, and Robert continues to manage and oversee our teams various internal and subconsultant technical efforts, including track, signal and communication, civil, roadway, traffic, architectural, geotechnical, ROW, and environmental in preparation for the delivery of Preliminary Engineering and Environmental documentation and advancement to the final design stage.
Bakersfield Quiet Zone, City of Bakersfield, CA
As a Designer, Robert prepared a cost proposal. He conducted design research for a quiet zone in Bakersfield involving over $38,000 in improvements at nine crossings, including exit gates, median extensions, pedestrian gates, and other safety measures.
Metrolink Positive Train Control, SCRRA, Los Angeles, CA As Office Engineer, Robert assisted the Project Manager, prepared and reviewed documents and reports (including RFP development), and oversaw project controls and administrative functions. Robert was responsible for client coordination, subconsultant management, project meetings, budget development, schedule development, and contract compliance.
Third Party Projects, NCTD, San Diego County, CA
Robert managed and reviewed design plans and coordinated with designers, construction crews, and stakeholders on behalf of the railroad for outside projects including Torrey Pines Road Bridge Replacement (San Diego); Knoll Road Crossing (San Marcos); South Santa Fe Grade Crossing (Vista); Rose Canyon Sewer Crossing (San Diego); San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) Gas Line Crossing (Camp Pendleton); Camp Pendleton Brine Line Crossing; Leucadia Boulevard Grade Crossing (Encinitas); and Caltrans’ Washington Overhead (Escondido).
Orange County Service Expansion Project, SCRRA, Orange, CA Robert directly assisted the SCRRA Project Manager with program coordination, document preparation, and design and specifications review for the Orange County Service Expansion Project involving expansion of double tracking and other capacity enhancement services. The work scope includes meeting with the design manager; reviewing plans; preparing proposals and estimates; contacting railroads and special track work and concrete tie manufacturers; planning and engineering; railroad operations and engineering; freight railroad coordination; and operation simulations and analysis.
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DANIELLE PENA, PE, TE
STAKEHOLDER COORDINATION
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Danielle Pena is a registered civil and traffic engineer with over 16 years of experience in program and project management; rail/track design; stations; traffic engineering and analysis; grade crossings; construction management; standards/ manuals development, quiet zone design and implementation; preemption calculations; and interconnection. Her expertise encompasses key projects with Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Corridor Agency (LOSSAN), Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), BNSF Railway (BNSF), San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), North County Transit District (NCTD), and Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). Her participation in various rail, transit, and traffic engineering projects in California and across the Unites States expands her knowledge and experience in the rail and traffic engineering industry.
Danielle was selected by the LOSSAN Agency to serve as their Program Manager for the $350 million+ CIP involving hundreds of projects on their system. She is providing full Program Management services and managing a diverse team of highly qualified experts. She has spent extensive time working with the CPUC and FRA on grade crossing modifications or grade separations, providing her a wealth of experience in GO88B and formal applications. Danielle has close attention to detail; uses in-house tools for tracking cost/schedule/quality; is highly responsive in meeting project deliverables; and an excellent team player. She is also an Operation Lifesaver Authorized Volunteer, providing crossing safety throughout the community and region.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Midtown Sacramento Station, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC), San Joaquin Valley, CA (Project Manager)
As part of the current $29 Million, On-Call Engineering Support Services contract, Danielle is currently the Project Manager of the Midtown Station project as part of the Valley Rail Program. RailPros functions as the Owner’s representative and works to protect the Commission’s interests. Danielle has been working through delivering these on time, within budget and exploring various cost savings opportunity. She’s well-integrated in the program team to work closely with the various SJRRC departments and staff on a day-to-day basis.
Level Boarding Report, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC), San Joaquin Valley, CA (Project Manager)
Danielle is putting together the SJRRC’s Level Boarding report for FTA/FRA for 36 stations along the Valley Rail Program. She led the report and is overseeing all the ADA outreach that is required to submit this document for federal approval.
This task requires close and detailed understanding of the SJRRC operations, equipment, and ADA boarding methods (current and future).
Madera High-Speed Rail Station, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC), San Joaquin Valley, CA (Project Manager)
Danielle is leading the environmental clearance of this station to serve central California upon implementation of high-speed rail services. The SJJPA completed
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, California
Polytechnic University, Pomona
REGISTRATIONS
Registered Civil Engineer –
• California No. 82012
Registered Traffic Engineer –
• California No. 2784
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
NCEES Record No. 56585
Operation Lifesaver Volunteer
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an IS/MND under CEQA for the relocation of the Madera
Acre San Joaquin Station to a new location southeast
of Madera. That IS/MND also cleared the HSR Early
Operating Segment (EOS) station at the same location.
For the HSR Full Build Project, there will be a need for CEQA clearance of any revisions to the HSR EOS station
as well as all the elements of the HSR Full Build Station, including pedestrian bridge, additional siding tracks,
additional Avenue 12 bridge, additional parking spaces, and another bridge crossing of Cottonwood Creek. Since
NEPA has not been completed yet for the HSR EOS
station, the NEPA analysis will need to cover the entire HSR EOS station and the HSR Full Build station.
13th Street At-Grade Crossing Improvements/
Dockweiler Road Extension, City of Santa Clarita,
CA (Project Manager)
On the City’s behalf, Danielle is managing the SCRRA
(Metrolink) at-grade crossing improvements (design
and construction support) for this $20 million+ roadway widening and connection to an existing roadway
(Dockweiler Drive) on the other side of town, with
the purpose to improve circulation and access in this
community. In conjunction with the City’s General Plan, this project will provide a through connection from Sierra Highway to Railroad Avenue. Danielle is responsible
for building stakeholder consensus and designing
the grade crossing, as well as developing the General
Order 88B documents for CPUC review and approval.
She is overseeing the at-grade improvements; including
an interconnected traffic signal with the railroad signal (pre-signal); signing updates; striping modifications;
and developing advanced preemption calculations in
conformance with CA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (CA MUTCD), SCRRA, and AREMA standards.
Lone Hill to White Double Track Project, Metro/
SCRRA/BNSF/UPRR, San Dimas/La Verne/Pomona,
CA (Project Manager)
As the Project Manager under SCRRA (a key stakeholder), Danielle is providing design review and protecting the
railroad’s interest of this $120M+ LA Metro project
through the final design and construction phases. The
project consists of 3.9 miles of double track including 16 grade crossings, several major bridges, dozens
of stakeholders, several industry leads, rehabilitation of assets, several stations, noise studies, and making
these crossings quiet zone ready. The project involves
close coordination with the Foothill Gold Line Phase 2B Extension which is building a new light rail adjacent to the freight and commuter rail tracks.
Downtown San Diego Quiet Zone, Centre City
Development Corporation (CCDC), San Diego, CA
(Designer)
As Designer, Danielle was responsible for traffic signal design; signing and striping design; traffic control plans; and the field study for the Downtown San Diego Quiet
Zone involving 12 multi-track at-grade crossings including vehicular gates; median extensions; pedestrian gates; and other safety measures necessary for a quiet zone on this $20 million+ project.
Chatsworth Station ADA Improvements, LA Metro, Los
Angeles, CA (Project Manager)
As Project Manager, Danielle and her team provided
design, construction support and ADA audit services for the Metrolink/Amtrak Chatsworth Station ($4 million). From concept to installation, she oversaw the team and subs to identify and the correct hundreds of ADA deficiencies at the station. On a highly accelerated schedule to meet the settlement deadlines, she led the team to deliver on time, within budget. She and her team saved the client cost and schedule reductions with our approach to address just the deficient areas while partnering with the Metrolink SCORE Project at the station to deliver construction which heavily reduced the soft costs and construction unit pricing for bulk materials. The scope of the project consisted of
civil grading issues throughout the rail platforms, bus platforms, parking lots, and around the station building.
In addition there were many other signing and striping
fixes, ADA parking challenges, Customer Information
System (digital signs), electrical fixes, architectural fixes, braille corrections, tactile, mini-high platforms, passenger information telephones, ticket vending machines, etc.
The team had to develop a series of reports that address the USDOJ’s requirements for ADA in addition to local
building/ADA codes, then had to recheck these annually
and certify each one as they were addressed in the field.
Via Princessa Station & Park Access Project, City of
Santa Clarita, CA (Deputy Project Manager)
As Deputy Project Manager for the feasibility of gradeseparated access to a future park on the opposing side of the Via Princessa Metrolink station, Danielle oversaw the feasibility analysis and conceptual design of various overcrossing and undercrossing alternatives. RailPros
provided several innovative suggestions, options, and
cost-saving solutions for the City, including the structure type, structure location, and connectivity to the existing station. RailPros is responsible for managing the railroadrelated design, including structures, civil, drainage, and parking lot layout modifications. The location of the
underpass, the constraints with vehicles utilizing the
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underpass, the approval from SCRRA, the impacts on the
nearby county basin, cost, schedule, and the platform
connection were some challenges Danielle helped the
City alleviate, navigate, and overcome. RailPros, under Danielle’s leadership, thoroughly checked and evaluated those options for safety, budget, constructability,
schedule, and aesthetics.
Vista Canyon Multi-Modal (Station), City of Santa
Clarita/SCRRA, Santa Clarita, CA (Project Manager)
As Project Manager for the $36 million Development of
the Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Transit Center (rail station) Project by the City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with LA Metro and Vista Canyon Ranch, LLC, Danielle has
developed a new Metrolink passenger rail station for a
grade-separated center platform, including all amenities, which will require major track and signal improvements.
RailPros is responsible for managing the project and
specifically designing track; signal; structural; customer information system; video surveillance system; and
construction phasing. Located within the eastern Santa
Clarita Valley, the installation of the Transit Center may involve the relocation of the existing Via Princessa
Metrolink Station to the Vista Canyon development. The
Transit Center will serve as a regional hub for numerous modes of transportation, including commuter rail, local and commuter bus transit, and bicycle and pedestrian
trails in the Santa Clarita Valley. Danielle is successfully delivering this project, both on time and on budget,
and was able to innovate a key design modification to
avoid approximately $5 million in fiber relocation costs and contractor bids came in within a few percent of the engineer’s estimate.
Van Nuys North Platform (Station), LA Metro/SCRRA/
Amtrak/UPRR, Van Nuys, CA (Project Manager)
As Project Manager, Danielle provided oversight for the final design of this $35 million station project delivered under Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority’s (LA Metro) Regional Rail team. A new center platform with grade-separated pedestrian access
provides operational flexibility as trains on both of the main tracks will simultaneously utilize the station. This station is served by multiple passenger lines, including Metrolink and Amtrak, where UPRR has a significant
stake in this project as a key freight operator over
this line and owns the northern right-of-way. Other
stakeholders include the owners of the station building; platform; adjacent spur; and parking lot, including
Caltrans, Los Angeles Department of Transportation
(LADOT), and the Los Angeles Department of
Water & Power (LADWP). Some project challenges
include avoiding costly adjacent Van Nuys Boulevard
underpass improvements; meeting Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA) level boarding requirements,
as UPRR has operating rights over all tracks; avoiding
impacts to a major fiber booster station; eliminating
costly fiber splicing; avoiding implications to a major 24 foot box culvert; and coordination with more than
30 stakeholders and third parties. Danielle customized
a highly successful risk management plan, reducing
or eliminating key risks and restraints, saving more
than $35 million in bridge retrofit and fiber splicing, while simultaneously obtaining stakeholder approvals.
She brought the design from 5% to bid-level ready in
18 months; this three-month reduction of the original
schedule allowed LA Metro to meet the California
Transportation Commission construction funding
allocation deadline.
As part of project management, Danielle was not only
in close coordination with stakeholders, including the
various railroads, but had close oversight of the detailed design development and the interface between
disciplines. For a station project, all discipline designs are immensely interconnected, making interdisciplinary
coordination key to success. She provided significant
value in closely reviewing and identifying the start
and endpoints of each discipline to make sure there
are no gaps or overlaps. This includes her close
oversight of the electrical; station communications;
Customer Information System (CIS); Closed Circuit
Television (CCTV); communications shelter; lighting;
and architectural design. Danielle confirms that each
discipline includes drainage and that all areas of the
project drainage were accounted for by discipline,
and monitored the required close design coordination
between track, structures, and fiber optic relocation.
Danielle implemented and enforced a detailed quality
process to provide a quality product ready to be
bid. Project engineering review and interdisciplinary
coordination under Danielle’s management and
leadership established consistency and quality on this
project.
Goleta Train (Station), Amtrak/City of Goleta, CA
(Project Manager)
As a Project Manager and Technical Lead, Danielle
oversees the civil site and parking elements of a new
$10 million+ Amtrak multi-modal train station in the City of Goleta adjacent to the existing platform. Danielle
also coordinates any rail overlaps with the adjacent
rail project by Amtrak and LOSSAN Agency to expand
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Depot is to provide a modern, multi-modal Amtrak
station that will attract new rail ridership by providing a safer, functional, and inviting facility with connections to improved bus transit, shuttles from the Santa Barbara Airport and UCSB, improved bicycle and pedestrian
facilities, and accommodation of a future train storage area that will support increased commuter rail needs. The project will include access improvements along South La Patera Lane, a new depot building with waiting rooms
and a cafe, a new parking facility, and accommodations
for buses, vanpools, pedestrians, and bicycles. The Train Depot building will be approximately 8,000 square feet.
It will include a lobby, electronic ticketing area, waiting room, café, community meeting room, restrooms/
shower/changing facilities, bike storage, and baggage
storage lockers. In addition, the depot design will
accommodate opportunities for public art projects both
inside and outside the building.
Program Management Consultant, LOSSAN Agency,
Southern California, CA (Program Manager)
As Program Manager, Danielle is overseeing a variety of projects along the 351-mile coastal corridor from San Diego to San Luis Obispo that the Pacific Surfliner operates on. This program involves capacity and safety enhancement projects from San Diego to San Luis Obispo and involves close
coordination with Amtrak, UPRR, BNSF, Metrolink, and seven key right-of-way owners. Projects include double tracking, stations, layover facilities, maintenance facilities, and a variety of State-of-Good Repair projects. Currently valued at $360 million, the program will grow as future grants are secured.
Danielle manages a diverse team of engineers, planners, construction managers, project controls, rolling stock, and funding experts. To manage this program, Danielle and her project controls innovated a powerful cloud-based Project Management Information System (PMIS) involving complex/ real-time dashboards for both PM data and technical data at the clients fingertips with apps. It includes alerts, interactive maps, automated reporting, grant tracking, custom technical data such as crossings and ROW tracking, communications management, drones, and customized access internally/
externally.
OC Great Park - Grade Separations and Irvine Station,
FivePoint, Irvine, CA (Project Manager)
As Project Manager, Danielle is overseeing the planning, design and future construction of one or two grade
separations to connect the development of the OC Great
Park to the western side of the railroad tracks that could be $60-$150 million in total. At a minimum, this project will include the grade separation of the critical roadway connection for Marine Way which involves innovative
Alternative Bridge Construction to save the clients tens of millions in shoofly and station costs while also keeping SCRRA/Amtrak/BNSF in operations during construction.
To complete this grade separation, major relocation of
Flood Control channel(s) and vital fiber/gas/oil utilities will need temporary and permanent relocations. This
project will also involve close coordination with OCTA, the City of Irvine, County, and key utility entities. To manage this program, Danielle deployed a custom cloud-based
Project Management Information System (PMIS) involving
complex/real-time dashboards, PM data reporting,
technical dashboards, interactive maps, communications
management, drones, and customized access internally/
externally.
Metrolink Design Criteria Manual and Grade Separation
Policy, Southern California Regional Rail Authority
(SCRRA), Southern California, CA (Project Manager)
As Project Manager and Technical Lead, Danielle and
her team provided technical review and support on the
overall of the new SCRRA Design Criteria Manual, which
consolidates a half dozen manuals/documents into one
single unified design criteria. Danielle and her team were keen on bringing the industry’s best practices throughout the nation to SCRRA and advising them on technical
matters to bring the manual up to date. One of the
key things she led in this manual was the development
of a new grade separation policy. This policy draws on
national industry practices for when to grade separate, but is highly customized to SCRRA and its unique crossing features.
Metrolink System Safety Study and Grade Crossing
Safety Prioritization, Southern California Regional
Rail Authority (SCRRA), Southern California, CA
(Project Manager)
Danielle served as Project Manager to evaluate grade
crossings and pedestrian strikes as well as develop a
grade crossing safety prioritization system. During the last three years, SCRRA has seen some increases in grade crossing and trespasser incidents. These adversely affect those involved, the community, and the service SCRRA
provides to their passengers. The studies performed
field assessments at existing hot spots and grade
crossings throughout Southern California. It provided
recommendations for the three E’es (Engineering,
Education, and Enforcement) to increase safety and
reduce strikes. The System Safety Study includes a
detailed comparative industry and technology study
assessing grade crossing and trespasser incidents
from other commuter railroads over the past five years; and the types of engineering controls, enforcement
practices, and education/outreach methods utilized
to prevent or reduce trespasser incidents. To achieve
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results faster for reducing crossing strikes, Danielle led the development of a custom methodology to assess
SCRRA’s at-grade crossings to prioritize crossing safety improvements at SCRRA’s 362+ managed crossings.
She led the team that separated this prioritization into three tiers, and is doing field assessments on the Tier I locations. From there, these assessments will identify
immediate safety concerns, near-term solutions, and
long-term solutions. The customized tool takes all the
data collected and translates it into a visual interface that you can easily sort and find key data by County, Priority Level, Milepost, Member Agency, City, Crossing Type,
Railroad Subdivision, etc. along with an interactive map to see and analyze the data. To manage this program,
Danielle’s team created a custom cloud-based Project
Management Information System (PMIS) involving
complex/real-time crossing dashboards displaying safety data, interactive maps, statistics, customized access
internally/externally, etc. This tool will be immensely helpful for funding purposes to identify locations that fit within the funding parameters with an easy to sort, search, and filter interface. SCRRA will use these data collection tool results to prioritize capital improvements efforts through project planning and funding requests.
Metrolink Track Maintenance Manual and CWR
Manuals, Southern California Regional Rail
Authority (SCRRA), Southern California, CA
(Technical Oversight and Support)
Danielle provided technical oversight and support on the overhaul to SCRRA’s Track Maintenance and Continuous
Welded Rail Manuals. This includes re-building this manual to align with Class 1 practices while also meeting or
exceeding CPUC and FRA requirements. She is specifically responsible for gathering the technical input for our Class 1 experts and creating a clear and consistent message
to train contractors and SCRRA staff. In addition, she is responsible for developing a training program, materials, and supporting the training process for contractors and SCRRA staff.
25-Year Metrolink Rehabilitation Plan, Southern
California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA),
Southern California, CA (Technical Lead)
Danielle assisted in the development of the Metrolink
Rehabilitation Plan, which represents $100s of millions in backlog and annual need. It consists of six sections, including track; structures; systems; maintenance-ofway equipment; rolling stock; and facilities. Each section also included rehabilitation planning, cost estimating, current practices, and future needs. She was specifically responsible for the Rolling Stock Rehabilitation Plan, which included gathering all existing data from the SCRRA Fleet Management Plan and working with SCRRA’s rolling stock
staff to obtain all rehabilitation-related needs, identify current rehabilitation practices, and suggest future
rehabilitation practices. Danielle was also responsible for combining all six sections into a single final document entitled “Metrolink Rehabilitation Plan,” and she is also developing presentations for the SCRRA Board and
member agencies.
Metrolink Overhaul of Operating Rules, Safety Rules
and Roadway Worker Protection Program, Southern
California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA),
Southern California, CA (Deputy PM/Technical Lead)
Danielle is managing and providing technical support for the overhaul to SCRRA’s Operating Rules, Safety Rules,
On-Track Safety, and Roadway Worker Protection Program
to rebuild the manual to align with Class 1 practices while also meeting current SCRRA and FRA requirements. She
is specifically responsible for gathering the technical input from our Class 1 experts and creating clear and
consistent rules and safety message to all contractors and SCRRA staff. In addition, she is responsible for developing multiple training programs, materials, and supporting
the training process for contractors and SCRRA staff to place these documents and RWP program into effect.
Foothill Gold Line Extension Phase 2B: Glendora
to Montclair (and Stations), Gold Line Foothill
Extension Construction Authority/LA Metro/
SCRRA/BNSF Railway, Los Angeles/San Bernardino
Counties, CA (Project Manager)
Supporting SCRRA as staff augmentation, Danielle
oversees project coordination with SCRRA on this
$2 billion Design-Build project. The 12.3-mile LRT
extension modifies Metrolink tracks to accommodate
the extension of LA Metro’s Gold Line from Glendora
to Montclair. The project will add LRT stations in each of the six cities of Glendora; San Dimas; La Verne; Pomona; Claremont; and Montclair; and modify Metrolink
Stations at Pomona, Claremont, and Montclair. The
project follows the alignment of the existing Metrolink Pasadena Subdivision then merges onto Metrolink’s San
Gabriel Subdivision as it approaches Montclair. Danielle is responsible for supporting design reviews; CPUC
application reviews; PTC coordination; agreements
support; performance specification input; requests
for special design consideration reviews; CPUC
applications; and any elements that affect SCRRA on
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its kind, with these agencies sharing up to five critical at-grade crossings on more than four heavily utilized
tracks.
Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Extension, LA
Metro, Los Angeles County, CA (Project Manager)
LA Metro is further studying three LRT alternatives in
a revised/supplemental Draft EIS/EIR and studying
potential grade separations through Metro’s grade
separation policy. This phase includes additional
environmental analysis and coordination with third
party agencies; engineering analysis and refinements;
and continued outreach to key stakeholders and
communities. Supporting Metro on this, Danielle
is managing the SR 60 NSDV Alternative At-Grade
Segment Design Study on this $6 billion Measure M
design-build project through five to seven cities.
California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), BNSF
Railway, Fresno, CA (CP1-4) (Construction Field
Engineer)
As a Construction Field Engineer, Danielle oversaw
many pre-cast concrete girder sets at several key
highway-rail grade separations in connection with
high-speed rail, including Avenues 12 and 27 over
BNSF. This encompassed reviewing the superstructure
workplan and enforcing it on-site during the girder
erection. Danielle’s role was to protect BNSF property
during the girder erection work windows and oversee
the contractor’s work, including inspecting the rigging/ shackles/slings/girders/cranes; inspecting the girder
bracing; verifying all rigging against the approved plans and calculations; verifying contractor certifications; and protecting the safety of personnel.
Burbank Airport North Station - Hollywood Way
Project, Southern California Regional Rail Authority
(SCRRA), Los Angeles, CA (Project Manger)
As Project Manager, Danielle oversaw the final design
and design support during construction of the station
communications delivered under LA Metro’s Regional
Rail Team on this $20 million station. The station
communications design includes fiber backbone and
MPLS connections, Customer Information System, a
Video Surveillance System, and Communications Shelter.
The design of these station components requires close
coordination and interdisciplinary checks with the electrical team and site layouts for a seamless design without gaps or overlaps.
On-Call Civil Services, City of Menifee, CA (Project
Manager/Staff Augmentation)
As Project Manager and staff augmentation to the City,
Danielle oversaw several projects in the capital projects division. This included the design and development of
bid documents for construction of ADA improvements
at the Sun City Civic Association, field measurements in preparation for roadway rehabilitation for the Rustler’s Ranch Phase 2 community, and civil plan check review
on the Rancho Ramona Park Restroom project.
Redlands Passenger Rail Program (RPRP)
Management, San Bernardino County Transportation
Authority (SBCTA), San Bernardino - Redlands, CA
(Project Engineer)
As Project Engineer for this $300 million+ program,
Danielle was responsible for the overall delivery of a
new nine-mile extension of passenger railroad service
between San Bernardino and Redlands, which included
both Metrolink express trains and new diesel multiple
units (DMUs) with Tier 4 emissions technology. The
project created a reliable transit alternative; provided connectivity to regional transit services; reduced traffic congestion; improved air quality; and supported
private investment. As Program Manager, Danielle
was responsible for the contract oversight of more
than a dozen contracts and consultants and thirdparties needed to deliver the program. This megaproject will develop four new stations; acquire new vehicles (DMUs); renew infrastructure, including track
replacement; reconstruct or rehabilitate existing
bridge structures; construct a new train layover facility; install auxiliary improvements at 22 at-grade roadway
crossings; five public at-grade crossing closures; safety improvements; and include quiet zones, new parking
facilities and improvements, to pedestrian access.
RailPros is providing program management; safety
and operational oversight; vehicle acquisition; quality assurance/control; procurement assistance; consultant/
contract performance evaluation; coordination of all
third-party agreements; fare collection support; level
boarding support; completing California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) applications; right-of-way support;
public outreach support; and conducting system startup. This project requires coordination with multiple stakeholders including SCRRA; OmniTrans; Cities of San
Bernardino and Redlands; County of San Bernardino,
University of Redlands; Esri (private investment); BNSF Railway; CPUC; FRA; FTA; Caltrans; Inland Valley
Development Agency (IVDA); and a variety of utility
companies.
LOSSAN Corridor Program Management, San Diego
Association of Governments (SANDAG), San Diego
County, CA (Civil Engineer)
Danielle acted as a Civil Engineer, assisting in program management of the Los Angeles to San Diego (LOSSAN)
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Rail Corridor projects, which includes 30+ projects
using over $1 billion in federal, state, and local dollars since the late 2000s. Danielle supported the review of
each project submittal along the LOSSAN Corridor and
played a major role in the development of standards,
specifications, and design criteria manual for all future projects, as part of the design criteria being developed for the LOSSAN Corridor. Danielle created and provided
flagging schedules to project managers, compiled
valuable data on the entire LOSSAN Corridor into a
spreadsheet for a centralized server, and wrote policies and procedures about the project. She also developed
and authored several critical manuals, processes, and
procedures which added immense value to the program
and agency, including a LOSSAN Program Management
Manual; custom LOSSAN risk management procedures;
project study reports; custom and consistent forms;
reporting mechanisms; Design Procedures Manual;
PDT meeting practices; and the agency’s Construction
Management Manual, that included several different
design/construction quality components to meet FTA
guidelines where applicable.
Danielle was also responsible for the risk management
on all 30+ LOSSAN projects; she developed processes
on how to handle each risk along the entire corridor,
combining industry best practices with the uniqueness
of this program and agency. She designed a customized
risk program custom for SANDAG that utilized their
management tools, creating a realistic, program-wide
project risk management process. Danielle facilitated
more than 40 risk management sessions that have
contributed to each project’s success - identifying,
addressing, and resolving 300+ risks over 20+ projects.
She has proven success in her ability to identify, track, and handle risks that would not have otherwise been
on the PDT Team’s radar. She acknowledged key issues
and concerns and developed risk plans to implement,
address, or resolve each risk. Not only did she capture the risk plan in a formal matrix, but she also connected it to current meeting platforms to closely manage each
risk as well as plug into the custom internet platform for SANDAG staff to access and monitor.
LOSSAN Risk Management Expansion:
One specific example of Danielle’s successful
implementation of risk management on this
program is on the Elvira to Morena/San Diego
River Bridge Project, where Danielle facilitated
the identification of critical project coordination
needed between this $100 billion project and the
adjacent $2 billion Midcoast Corridor Program. The
Risk Management Team identified the key project
areas that required coordination, including design
overlaps; phasing; public outreach; environmental
documents; and permits. Each of these areas
required further exploration and ultimately
resulted in the consolidation of these LOSSAN
projects to be moved to the Midcoast Corridor
program. Also, Danielle identified the need and
benefits of Construction Management/General
Contractor (CMGC) to resolve much of the project
and program coordination and reduce the risk of
these projects and the program. Through agency
coordination that she facilitated, CMGC was
ultimately implemented and is currently underway,
reducing the agency’s risk with three projects
nearby. She also created a LOSSAN program risk
register versus project-specific risk registers to
address key, recurring, program-wide issues. The
register ties back into the higher level recurring
meetings with SANDAG and key stakeholders
such as North County Transit Department (NCTD)
and San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS),
keeping key risks on everyone’s radar until retired.
The key risks identified include agency standards
and criteria that are not fully defined between the
ROW Owner/Operator (NCTD) and SANDAG,
consistency of project documents across the
program, and sea-level rise mandates.
This identified both risks and opportunities, to solve
reoccurring project risks in a consistent and timely
manner. The recurring theme in risk management
is third parties involved on a project that aren’t
part of the PDT team, such as environmental
agencies; funding agencies; utility owners; adjacent
residents/stakeholders; and higher-level agency
staff. Her ability to identify the same third parties
throughout the corridor was invaluable to the
program management’s resolution of these risks.
System-Wide Design & Preemption On-Call, Union
Pacific Railroad (UPRR) (Design Engineer and Task
Manager)
Danielle’s role for this UPRR contract varied from Design Engineer to Task Manager. This on-call contract ranged
from crossing consolidation studies; new and existing
preemption audits; review of agency preemption and
crossing modifications; traffic engineering evaluations; to grade crossing design. Danielle was responsible
for crossing design; crossing audits; engineering
evaluation; crossing consolidation studies; coordination with agencies; encroachment permits; and plans,
specifications, and estimates (PS&E).
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Atlantic Bridge, City of Vernon, CA (Project Manager
Assistant)
Assisting the Project Manager for the Atlantic Bridge
project for the City of Vernon, Danielle was responsible for traffic and railroad design features such as crossing configuration; railroad signal equipment; nearby traffic signals; and a hybrid traffic pre-signal and queue-cutter signal. She was also responsible for coordinating with
the Railroad (BNSF Railway) and Los Angeles Junction
Railway (LAJ), the CPUC, and the City of Vernon.
Following the crossing configuration, the final design of traffic signals was completed.
Orange County Grade Crossings Safety Improvement
Project, Southern California Regional Rail Authority
(SCRRA), Orange County, CA (Design Engineer)
Danielle provided design support during construction
services on 22 traffic signal improvements associated
with grade crossing safety improvements on two
Metrolink Subdivisions in Orange County through eight
cities on this $100 million+ project. She was responsible for as-built plans, traffic signal modifications, and quality performance including design and design services
during construction of pre-signal; queue-cutter signals; traffic signal modifications; and advanced preemption.
The project involved extensive coordination with eight
cities, the CPUC, and the Orange County Transportation
Authority. Danielle also assisted multiple cities obtain a quiet zone after the crossing improvements were
completed.
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BLAKE LOFTUS, PE
GRANT WRITER
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Blake Loftus serves as Deputy Project Manager and Project Engineer with nine years of engineering and construction industry experience. He is currently providing Program Management and Constructability Review services for the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) on the LOSSAN Corridor program, technical reviews as part of the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) right-of-entry permit process, field inspections for MTS on work performed within their right-of-way, and design assistance on roadway improvements for the City of Menifee.
He began his career as an assistant site superintendent for a general contractor on new construction and renovation work during summer breaks from college.
Upon graduation, he served as Project/Senior Project Manager for structural rehabilitation projects from design through construction. Blake provided written reports to owners identifying deficiencies, provided recommendations for repair including associated cost estimates, prepared bid documents, and specifications, and bid the projects. Blake also performed construction management duties through close-out, including bi-monthly progress meetings to update the client on project status, on-site engineering consultation regarding hidden conditions, preparing and negotiating construction change orders, responding to contractor requests for information, reviewing construction submittals, and document management. He also performed quality control checks and inspections for adherence to project specifications and plans throughout construction.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Pacific Surfliner Bridge 257.2, CRISI Grant Application for Construction (Deputy Project Manager)
To obtain funding for the $13.8 million construction cost of Bridge 257.2 Bridge Replacement on the San Diego Subdivision of the LOSSAN Corridor, Blake prepared all required documentation for a grant application to the FRA Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) Program, including:
• Project Study Report (PSR)
• Project Narrative
• Scope of Work
• Schedule
• Budget
• Benefit-Cost Analysis
As Deputy Project Manager for the bridge replacement PSR, Blake was intimately familiar with bridge conditions that caused safety, environmental, and operations risks as well as high maintenance costs. Replacement of the bridge will allow NCTD to allocate funds to additional projects, rather than for continued maintenance. The reduced maintenance will result in reduced impact to environmentally sensitive areas surrounding the bridge by reducing the frequency of inspections and repairs.
The grant application was ultimately successful, and the FRA awarded SANDAG $8 million, which represents the full construction cost - less the Project Partner/ Co-Applicant (NCTD) project contribution amount ($5.8 million) - for this project.
EDUCATION
BS, Civil Engineering, University of
Pittsburgh
REGISTRATIONS
Registered Engineer –
• California No. 92828
• Virginia No. 0402058110
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LOSSAN Corridor Program Management, San Diego
Association of Governments (SANDAG), San Diego, CA
(Project Controls Specialist)
Blake serves as Deputy Project Manager for the $2
billion, 60-mile long, 70% Capacity Enhancing LOSSAN
Corridor program, revived with Senate Bill 1 (SB1)
funding in early 2018. The current program objective
is to increase capacity in the corridor by 95% by 2035.
Blake’s duties include coordinating with SANDAG
Project Managers to bring projects from concept through design, construction, and close-out. He also helps the
team develop corridor-wide solutions, tracking, and
applying lessons learned on previous projects for future projects through peer review and revision to standard
plans and criteria. He provides technical peer reviews
and assists with funding applications. Blake is involved in preparing a corridor-wide Primavera schedule to identify and assist with obtaining grants and funding needs,
stakeholder coordination/review, and critical path items for design and permitting. He also performs budget
tracking and management, preliminary project reports
on new projects, and project estimating. Blake consults and coordinates with design consultants and assists with environmental permitting and clearances.
Blake’s in-depth knowledge of the LOSSAN projects
from planning and design through construction gives
him an unmatched understanding of each project. In
recent years, he has been involved in every rail project, coordinated with all corridor stakeholders - NCTD, MTS, City of SD, City of Del Mar, Amtrak, BNSF, Caltrans,
Coastal Commission, and resource agencies - and
understands critical path items necessary to complete
construction. Blake understands environmental
concerns along the corridor and coordinates with
resource agencies - anticipating sensitive construction activities and mitigating resource agency concerns in
advance of construction.
Blake was the primary author of the San Dieguito to
Sorrento Valley Double Track Project Study Report and
cost estimate that SANDAG submitted to the California
Transportation Commission (CTC) to secure $300
million of initial project funding.
Blake is literally the only person who possesses this indepth knowledge of LOSSAN projects from planning through project close-out. This contract currently
consists of two Task Orders; and includes 17 projects
- SB1- funded design projects, projects currently in
construction/close-out, capital improvement projects,
and project study reports for funding of up to eight
future projects:
SB1 Funded Projects:
• Batiquitos Lagoon Double Track
• Eastbrook to Shell Double Track
• Sorrento to Miramar Double Track Phase 2
• San Dieguito Lagoon Double Track and Platform
Non-SB1 Funded Projects:
• San Onofre to Pulgas Double Track Phase 2
• Oceanside Transit Center Third Track
• Carlsbad Village Trench
• Poinsettia Station Improvements
• El Portal Undercrossing
• Chesterfield Drive Grade Crossing
• San Elijo Lagoon Double Track
• Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization 4
• Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization 5
• Sorrento Valley Double Track
• Bridge 257.2 Replacement
• Elvira to Morena Double Track
• San Diego River Bridge Double Track
Bundy Canyon Road/Scott Road Widening, City of
Menifee, CA (Design Engineer)
Blake serves as Design Engineer to prepare final
construction documents for the widening of an existing
two-lane road to a four-lane urban arterial with a 14-
foot striped median and bike lanes on each side,
effectively tripling the existing pavement width. Key
challenges on this project include coordination with
Southern California Edison to move approximately 50
transmission poles and another 50 distribution poles,
streamlining the environmental process to conform
to a previously-certified EIR and minimizing property
impacts from both the roadway widening and drainage
improvements. The completion of this 2.75-mile project
is a critical link to a major roadway artery that connects the communities of Wildomar and Menifee between
Interstate 15 and Interstate 215. Blake’s responsibilities include design of demolition plans, coordination with
utility relocation, and development of utility exhibits.
Right-of-Entry Permit Plan Review and Field
Inspection, Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), San
Diego, CA (Engineering Plan Reviewer/Inspector)
As Engineering Plan Reviewer and Inspector for this
$946,000 project, Blake performs MTS plan reviews
in accordance with MTS and AREMA standards and
coordinates with engineers and contractors, providing
assistance to deliver plan reviews quickly and with
minimal delays. Blake also performs field inspections
when the contractor performs the permitted work to
verify that the approved plans are adhered to, provides on-site engineering input to the contractor when
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unforeseen conditions are encountered, and develops
inspection reports for MTS regarding the status of the
work and impacts to MTS facilities. He responds to RFIs, prepares submittals, reviews CCOs, and negotiates
with the contractor to mitigate potential claims. Blake performs MTS plan reviews, performed in accordance
with MTS and AREMA standards and coordinated with
engineers and contractors, helping deliver plan reviews quickly and with minimal delays.
San Onofre to Pulgas 2 Constructability Review, San
Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), Camp
Pendleton, CA (Constructability Review)
RailPros was selected by SANDAG to perform a
constructability review for the San Onofre to Pulgas
2 Project 100% PS&E plan set. During this review, a
conceptual construction schedule was developed, and
several items were identified for SANDAG consideration, including utility conflicts, material procurement, and
construction phasing. As a result, SANDAG elected to
redesign aspects of the project including bridge pile design and utility relocations. Bridge abutment foundations were redesigned to avoid conflicts with certain utilities. The SDG&E relocation was redesigned to go underground
to improve project efficiency related to the phasing of pile installation. SANDAG also elected to engage a JOC
contractor to perform utility relocations prior to the start of construction, reducing the chance of delays related to third party utilities.
Arterial Roads Resurfacing Improvements – Grind
and Overlay, City of Menifee, CA (Project Engineer)
Blake served as Project Engineer for the resurfacing
and striping of over 7.3 miles of multi-lane and two-lane roadways within the City of Menifee with some localized repair. Design for this project was performed to address progressive road surface degradation, including
excessive alligator cracking throughout, regional
pumping, and regional separation. The road resurfacing
design included evaluating both global and regional
degradation along the arterial roadways, evaluating
existing signing and striping, and preparing the PS&E
bid package. The resurfacing improvements included a
slurry seal with a localized grind and overlay repair on one arterial road. Since the roadway configuration did
not change, restriping was intended to match existing;
however, original striping plans were reviewed to verify conformity to current MUTCD standards. The main
challenge to this project was adding additional bike
lanes, per City request. The existing roadway widths
needed to be verified and evaluated to see if standard
bike lanes could be implemented. Bike lane striping
modifications were made in some areas to accommodate
the narrowing of streets while still maintaining minimum standard requirements.
Goetz Road Resurfacing Improvements – Slurry Seal,
City of Menifee, CA (Project Engineer)
As Project Engineer for resurfacing and striping of
over 2.7 miles of two-lane roadways within the City
of Menifee, Blake performed initial condition site
reviews and assisted with developing the design
documents, including plans and quantity takeoffs.
Design for this project was performed to address the
following issues: progressive road surface degradation, including excessive alligator cracking throughout,
regional pumping, and regional separation. The road
resurfacing design included evaluating both global and
regional degradation along Goetz Road, evaluating
existing signing and striping, and preparing the PS&E
bid package. The resurfacing improvements included a
1.5” overlay with two full localized remove and replace repairs and a localized grind and overlay repair. Since the roadway configuration did not change, restriping
was intended to match existing; however, it was found
that some striping did not meet State Standards, and
signage did not conform to MUTCD standards. These
non-conformance items were addressed and corrected
in the final design.
This project’s main challenge was the client changing
the scope of work from 2” grind and overlay to a 1.5”
overlay on the existing surface. This change in method
created additional concerns relating to tying into
adjacent elements such as existing curbs, intersections, and driveways. Roughly 85% of the roadway has either
extruded AC curb or AC rolled curb. These curbs
required evaluating their current condition (surface,
subgrade, and height) to determine the capacity to
function as a curb with the heightened roadway surface.
It was determined that approximately ¼ mile of existing AC curb would require replacement due to poor
surface conditions and/or lack of height through field
observations. Intersections and paved driveways would
require 15’ to 25’ taper grind to allow for the proper
transition from the existing surface to the new 1.5”
overlay surface.
Quail Valley Street Resurfacing, City of Menifee, CA
(Project Engineer)
Blake served as Project Engineer for the resurfacing
of 7.5 miles of two-lane rural roadway within an older
residential community, the removal and replacement
of 35 non-compliant pedestrian ramps, and striping.
Design for this project was performed to address
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the following progressive road surface degradation,
including excessive alligator cracking throughout,
regional pumping, and regional separation. The road
resurfacing design included evaluating both global and
regional degradation within the Quail Valley community, evaluating existing signing and striping, and preparing the PS&E bid package. The resurfacing improvements
included a combined chip seal/slurry seal resurfacing
with a localized grind repair. Since the roadway
configuration did not change, restriping was intended
to match existing. Blake provided an initial site review to identify existing conditions and areas requiring
localized repair or conflicts with existing utilities. Blake also assisted with developing the design documents,
including plans and quantity takeoffs for work items.
1201 Parkway Center, CBRE, Alexandria, VA (Project
Manager/Designer)
The project consisted of a three-phase rehabilitation of an elevated parking deck and associated replacement of
failed waterproofing that lead to the damage. As Project Manager/Designer, Blake wrote the specifications
for the repair work, bid the project, and performed
construction management oversight. Construction
management on this project included tracking
contractor quantity allowance work, providing schedule
and budget tracking, QA inspection for adherence to
specifications, on-site engineering consultation for
hidden conditions, responding to contractor requests
for information, processing pay applications, and
negotiating construction change orders.
Sumner Village Condominium, Condo BOD, Bethesda,
MD (Project Manager/Designer)
Sumner Village is an aging condominium community
consisting of eight brick-clad condominiums, each four
stories. Blake was the Project Manager and Designer.
He performed a peer review of surveys conducted by
other consultants, provided updated estimates, and
prepared specifications for bid based upon the scope
of work negotiated with the condominium board.
He bid the project and then performed construction
phase management services such as tracking budgets,
quantities, on-site engineering consultation, QA
inspections, review and processing contractor pay
applications, responding to requests for information,
and negotiating construction change orders.
Worldgate Plaza, Rappaport, Herndon, VA
(Consulting Engineer)
As Consulting Engineer, Blake performed a structural
review of two parking structures within the complex and provided detailed reports for the client with deficiencies, recommendations, and annual budget estimates for
repair.
672 Glebe Flats, Piedmont Realty Group, Arlington,
VA (Consulting Engineer)
The project was new construction of a five-story
apartment building with two below-grade parking
garage levels. As Consulting Engineer, Blake reviewed
submittals, performed on-site inspections, and provided design consultation on the building envelope’s work.
3333 K Street, NW, J Street Property Management, NW,
Washington, DC (Project Manager/Designer)
As Project Manager and Designer, Blake performed a
forensic analysis and inspection to identify deficiencies in the façade and sources of leaks in a four-story, brickclad office building in Washington DC. He then provided a detailed report with recommendations and budgets
to the client. Additionally, he repaired specifications for the repairs and drawings, bid the project, and then offered construction phase management services.
Construction phase management services included
tracking contractor progress and quantities, monitoring the contractor schedule and impacts to the occupied
building, responding to requests for information,
negotiating construction change orders, and providing
QA inspections on contractor work.
Quarry Place, Beazer Homes, Reisterstown, MD
(Third Party Inspector)
Blake was a Third Party Inspector for constructing five separate four-story wood-framed condominium buildings
outside Baltimore, MD. His role was to perform third
party inspection services for the developer. He inspected concrete slab pours, performed structural framing
inspections, and overall building envelope and roofing
inspections.
10101 Grosvenor Façade Rehabilitation, Condo BOD,
Bethesda, MD (Project Manager)
As Project Manager for this $4.5 million project, Blake’s duties included construction oversight, budget tracking, drafting and negotiating construction change orders,
review and approval of pay applications, engineering
review of unforeseen conditions, and general
construction management. This project included
structural balcony repairs, waterproofing replacement,
and façade restoration on 22-story, 616,000 SF
condominium building.
Pike 3400, Penrose Group, Arlington, VA (Consulting
Engineer)
Blake was an Engineering Consultant for the construction project of a five-story concrete and wood-framed
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apartment building. His duties included inspection of
work relating to the building envelope for adherence
to industry standards and contract documents, review
of submittals, review of plans and proposed changes,
on-site consultation when irregular conditions were
encountered.
Two Park Crest, The Penrose Group, McLean, VA
(Consulting Engineer)
As Consulting Engineer, Blake performed quality control inspections and on-site engineering consultation
with regards to the building envelope during the new
construction of the 18 story concrete framed apartment
building.
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RICH WALTER
ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Rich Walter has 31 years of experience in environmental planning, compliance strategy, permitting, and mitigation development and implementation. He has worked on numerous controversial and complex environmental planning and compliance projects. Rich has directed and participated in environmental impact assessment, alternatives analysis, and permitting processes for a variety of proposed infrastructure and developments, including commuter, intercity, and high-speed rail; roadways, bike lanes, and pedestrian improvements; residential, commercial, and mixed-use development; water, flood, energy, and communications infrastructure; General Plans, Specific Plans, and Climate Action Plans; and many others. He has managed projects that comply with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), Executive Orders concerning Environmental Justice, Section 4(f) of the 1966 Surface Transportation Act, as well as other federal, state and local mandates.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
San Jose to Merced Project Section and San Francisco to San Jose Project Section High-Speed Rail Project, California High-Speed Rail Authority (Consultant Environmental Lead)
Rich was the Consultant Environmental Lead for NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance and regulatory permitting for the extension of high-speed rail service between San Francisco and San Jose and between San Jose and Merced.
ACE Extension to Ceres and Merced Project, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties, CA (Environmental Lead)
In this position, Rich was the project director for the ICF team that provided CEQA compliance for corridor evaluation to improve rail services between Lathrop, Modesto, Ceres, and Merced.
Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project, Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Authority (Environmental Lead)
As Environmental Lead, Rich led the ICF team providing environmental compliance for the electrification of the 51-mile Caltrain corridor between San Jose and San Francisco since 2013. ICF provided NEPA, CEQA, regulatory permitting, mitigation development, and construction environmental oversight services.
Valley Link Project, Tri-Valley San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, San Joaquin and Alameda Counties, CA (Project Director) In this role, Rich led the team that provided CEQA services for corridor evaluation of a new commuter rail service between Lathrop, Tracy, Livermore, and the BART Dublin/Pleasanton Station.
EDUCATION
MA, International Relations/
Energy, Environment, Science,
and Technology, Johns Hopkins
University School, 1993
BA, History, Stanford University,
1986
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APPENDIX
B. Conceptual Level Project Schedule
Appendix B
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ID Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors
1 Phase I - Quiet one Feasibility Study 208 days Mon 10/2/23 Wed 7/17/24 2 NTP 1 day Mon 10/2/23 Mon 10/2/23
3 Kick Off Meeting 1 day Mon 10/9/23 Mon 10/9/23 2FS+4 days 4 Activity 1 - Preliminary Investigation/ Risk Index Update and Review 180 days Tue 10/3/23 Mon 6/10/24 5 Data Collection 30 days Tue 10/3/23 Mon 11/13/232
6 Develop Intial Feasibility Study Draft - Includes Draft Recommendations, alternatives, and QZ Calcs
60 days Tue 10/3/23 Mon
12/25/23
2 7 City Review of Draft Report 20 days Tue 12/26/23 Mon 1/22/24 6 8 Update Feasibility Report Update for City Council 20 days Tue 1/23/24 Mon 2/19/24 7 9 City Council Review of Feasibility Report 20 days Tue 2/20/24 Mon 3/18/24 8 10 Develop Final Recommendations and Exhibits 20 days Tue 3/19/24 Mon 4/15/24 9 11 Stakeholder Review of Recommendations and Alternatives 40 days Tue 4/16/24 Mon 6/10/24 13,10 12 Activity 2 - Stakeholder Coordination and Documentation 207 days Tue 10/3/23 Wed 7/17/24 13 Develop Preliminary Engineering Agreement with UPRR 20 days Tue 1/23/24 Mon 2/19/24 7 14 Develop Concept plans and exhibits and draft GO 88-B documentation for stakeholder review
140 days Tue 10/3/23 Mon 4/15/24 2
15 Stakeholder Review of Documents 40 days Tue 4/16/24 Mon 6/10/24 14,13 16 Hold Prediagnostic Workshop and Stakeholder Diagnostic Meeting 2 days Tue 6/11/24 Wed 6/12/24 15 17 Develop and coordinate diagnostic meeting minutes/report 25 days Thu 6/13/24 Wed 7/17/24 16 18 Grant application support 60 days Tue 2/20/24 Mon 5/13/24 8 19 Phase II - Quiet Zone Establishment 529 days Thu 8/29/24 Tue 9/8/26 20 Phase II NTP and Kickoff 5 days Thu 8/29/24 Wed 9/4/24 17FS+30 days 21 Activity 3 - Notice of Intent 262 days Thu 9/5/24 Fri 9/5/25 22 Develop and submit Quiet Zone Notice of Intent (NOI) 30 days Thu 9/5/24 Wed 10/16/2420 23 NOI Comment Period 60 days Thu 10/17/24 Wed 1/8/25 22 24 Develop and Submit NOI Response to Comments 30 days Thu 1/9/25 Wed 2/19/25 23 25 Develop an FRA ASM Application 20 days Thu 2/20/25 Wed 3/19/25 24 26 FRA application Comment Period 60 days Thu 3/20/25 Wed 6/11/25 25 27 Develop and Submit FRA Application Response to Comments 30 days Thu 6/12/25 Wed 7/23/25 26 28 Develop Design Plans and Documentation 262 days Thu 9/5/24 Fri 9/5/25 20 29 Construction 262 days Mon 9/8/25 Tue 9/8/26 28
30 Activity 4 - Notice of Establishment 93 days Wed 6/10/26 Fri 10/16/26 31 Develop Draft Notice of Establishment (NOE) 60 days Wed 6/10/26 Tue 9/1/26 29FS-65 days 32 Hold FRA site Walkthrough 1 day Wed 9/2/26 Wed 9/2/26 31 33 Submit NOE 1 day Wed 9/16/26 Wed 9/16/26 29FS+5 days 34 Quiet Zone Establishment 21 days Thu 9/17/26 Thu 10/15/26 33 35 Quiet Zone Established 1 day Fri 10/16/26 Fri 10/16/26 34 10/9
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PICTURE
PREPARED FOR:
City of Modesto
AUGUST 11, 2023
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS RFP INF 24-02
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR RAILROAD QUIET
ZONE FEASIBILITY STUDY AND ESTABLISHMENT
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August 11, 2023
City of Modesto
Attn: Jessica Hill
Interim Director of Community and Economic Development
P.O Box 642
Modesto, CA 95353
Re: Response to RFP INF 24-02 Professional Services for Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment
Dear Ms. Jessica Hill,
JMA Civil is very pleased to offer our proposal for the City of Modesto’s Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study and Establishment. JMA’s skilled and responsive team of civil engineers and rail professionals are dedicated to delivering the complete suite of services that the City requires to advance the quiet zone and meet all of the project objectives noted in the RFP.
Each of our team members brings a commitment to impress the City of Modesto with their care for the project and competence. We are pleased to collaborate with Advanced Mobility Group (AMG) for traffic analysis and associated design for the 6 at-grade crossing locations. Their extensive local knowledge developed from on-call work for the City of Ceres will critically inform our approach to satisfying UPRR’s requirements, improve safety, and control costs. For environmental, we have partnered with Sapphos Environmental (Sapphos), who brings extensive environmental expertise in the region on projects such as CA High-Speed Rail Construction Packages 1, 2-3, and 4. Lastly, we are joined by Anrab Associates (Anrab) for funding support. Anrab brings extensive experience preparing effective funding strategies for California’s transportation lanscape.
JMA brings considerable recent and relevant experience to the table for the City. In 2020, JMA completed a 14-crossing Union Pacific Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study for the City of San Jose.
In addition to preparation of a draft and final quiet zone feasibility report, including conceptual plans of the crossings, JMA conducted an intensive 3-day site diagnostic meeting with the City, UPRR, CPUC and FRA. As a result of the study and collaborative engagement with the rail stakeholders, San Jose is advancing a partial quiet zone with improvements proposed at 2 crossings (currently being designed by JMA), while funding is identified to deliver the remaining improvements that will be needed for establishment of the full quiet zone.
JMA’s managing principal engineer, Jon Marshall, PE, will bring his 25+ years of freight railroad design experience to execute and oversee all aspects of our engagement with the City in a hands-on and honest approach. From kickoff meeting to sealing of deliverables, and at each step along the way, Jon will remain personally engaged, responsive and focused in leading our team’s high-value proposition for the City. Jon will be critically assisted by his personally-trained team that delivered the win for the City of San Jose.
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JMA Civil’s current annual dollar volume of work is $4.5 million. We appreciate the City’s consideration of our proposal, and welcome any questions, contact with our references and an opportunity to interview, if desired, in support of the City’s selection. We have reviewed and accept all stated requirements, terms, and conditions, in the RFP and the Standard Agreement for Professional Services (Attachement A) in our proposal response. Additionally, we acknowledge receipt of Addendum 1 dated July 21, 2023.
This written proposal and cost proposal outlined in this response to the RFP is valid for 120 days.
Please contact me at [email protected] or call me at 925.400.4357 if you have any questions regarding the proposal and contract language or require any additional information.
Thank you,
JMA CIVIL, INC.
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Jon Marshall, PE
Managing Principal/CEO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. COVER LETTER 2
2. TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
3. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH 5
Scope of Work 10
4. QUALIFICATIONS OF STAFF 16
Organizational Chart 16
Key Personnel 17
5. EXPERIENCE OF FIRM 24
Project Experience 26
6. COST, SCHEDULE & DEADLINES 29
Cost Propsal 29
Schedule 32
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5 Project Understanding and
Approach
Project Overview & Objectives
The City of Modesto (City) is interested in
establishing a quiet zone through its Downtown
along the UPRR Fresno Subdivision between mile
post 111.62 and 113.21, spanning six (6) at-grade
crossings including Woodland, L Street/SR 132,
K Street, I Street, H Street and G Street. Trains
currently blow their horn each time they pass
these crossings as required by Train Horn Rule
(49 CFR Part 222). According to the FRA records,
there are approximately 20 train movements a
day through these crossings. Establishing a quiet
zone will significantly mitigate the noise impacts
to the residents in hearing distance of the train
horns and especially so at night.
Quiet zones may be established via two methods:
the Public Authority Designation method and the
Public Authority Application method. JMA will
primarily focus its work in the City’s best interest
to evaluate the establishment of the quiet zone
utilizing the Public Authority Designation method.
This method does not require a formal submittal,
review, and approval process with the FRA and
eliminates the need to prove the effectiveness
of engineered and non-engineered alternative
safety measures per the Public Authority
Application method which takes at least 6 months
just for evaluation.
The Public Authority Designation method
requires the Public Authority demonstrate one (1)
of three (3) conditions is true to establish a quiet
zone.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
3 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
JMA will work diligently to design the necessary
crossing improvements to ensure a long-lasting
quiet zone for the City. JMA has extensive deep
knowledge of the quiet zone process, design
of at-grade crossing improvements, and of the
UPRR standards which strongly informs our
understanding and approach for the City’s Quiet
Zone feasibility study. JMA has had great success
with quiet zone projects as we just completed the
quiet zone study for the City of San Jose where
UPRR is the operating railroad, enabling the City
to establish a partial quiet zone. We are now
designing crossing improvements that will enable
the establishment of the full quiet zone.
Whether building a consensus on mitigations,
developing cost-sharing arrangements, or
responding to design review comments, JMA has
been successful in delivering approvals on similar
Current K Street At-Grade Crossing
THE THREE CONDITIONS ARE:
1. All crossings within the proposed quiet
zone contain a supplementary safety
measure (SSM) that is compliant with
Appendix A to Part 222. This is the best
method to achieve the quiet zone and
most preferred by the FRA.
2. The quiet zone risk index (QZRI) is less
than or equal to the risk index with
Horns (RIWH). This condition is achieved
through the implementation of SSMs at
some but not all of the crossings.
3. The quiet zone risk index (QZRI) is
less than or equal to the nationwide
significant risk threshold (NSRT). This
condition may be achieved without
the implementation of any crossing
improvements or through the
implementation of SSMs at some but
not all crossings in scope. This condition
is the least preferred by the FRA and is
subject to annual inspection that could
result in the loss of the quiet zone if the
QZRI becomes greater than the NSRT,
which is expected to decrease over time.
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6 at-grade crossing improvements. Our broad
experience, recent and relevant UPRR project
history, and extensive local expertise make us
ideally suited to support the City in all aspects of
this project.
Project Challenges
JMA has reviewed the 2016 Quiet Zone report
prepared by others, performed desktop research
of the existing at-grade crossing, and reviewed
the FRA document for the crossing.
Our research found that drivers tend to
circumvent the crossing gates arms when down
or fail to stop ahead of the gate arms. Both
factors have led to accidents at the crossings
and will be scrutinized heavily by project
Stakeholders. JMA will evaluate the crossings
and provide recommendations to the City for
the establishment of the quiet zone, including
improvements that would enhance the safety
of the crossings for all users and ensure its
longevity. Cost effective crossing treatments
that may provide SSM credit while addressing
the safety challenges include non-traversable
medians on both sides of the crossings.
The 2016 quiet zone report outlines that a
majority of the crossings experience traffic
queuing on to adjacent signalized intersections
when the crossing gates are down. The
Stakeholders will want to understand the extent
of these queues based on the updated traffic
count. JMA’s subconsultant AMG will provide
the updated traffic counts and provide the
queue length for each of the crossings utilizing
Synchro/Sim Traffic micro-simulation software.
This provides quick, easy, and cost-effective realworld traffic conditions modelling and models most vehicle types and driver behaviors. AMG’s
analysis will identify issues including peakhour back-ups, pedestrian and bicycle safety concerns, and the potential of cars queuing on
railroad tracks. An existing conditions review will
include intersection LOS analysis under current
conditions and future traffic conditions, speed
analysis, and volume trend analysis.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
Five (excluding Woodland Avenue) of the six
crossings are within less than 1-mile of each
other, so crossing closure may be proposed
by the Stakeholders, particularly by UPRR, as
a potential SSM for the quiet zone. AMG will
run another scenario to determine the queue
lengths if up to two of the crossings were
closed permanently. The results of the queue
analysis with the crossing closures will likely
produce longer queue lengths than keeping all
crossings open. This would support not closing
any crossings, as indicated in the 2016 quiet
zone report, while building good faith with the
stakeholders by demonstrating that the City
is considerate of stakeholder requests. Any
significant change in levels of service, queuing, or
intersection delay will be identified as part of this
analysis.
We have thoroughly prepared ourselves in
advance of the RFP and during the proposal
process such that we can make sound, informed
recommendations to the City on the proposed
crossing improvements immediately upon design
authorization.
FUNDING STRATEGY
JMA recognizes that securing funding is of
great importance for the Project’s success to
implement crossing improvements, hence,
JMA’s consultant Anrab Associates, Inc. will lead
the development of a grant funding strategy
to facilitate implementation of the quiet
zone. Anrab Associates, led by John Barna,
formerly executive director of the California
Transportation Commission (CTC), is familiar with
Synchro/Sim Traffic microsimulation software provides quick, easy, and cost-effective real-world
traffic conditions modelling and
models most vehicle types and
driver behaviors.
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7 Modesto and Stanislaus County transportation
issues, working with the Stanislaus County Public
Works Department and StanCOG on funding for
the North County Corridor and 7th Street Bridge
projects. Anrab Associates helped secure a $20
million Trade Corridor Enhancement Program
(TCEP) grant for the North County Corridor
project in 2020.
State and federal transportation agencies are
emphasizing rail transit, safety, and pedestrian
mobility projects, particularly in disadvantaged
neighborhoods. The Modesto Railroad Quiet Zone
program is located in an SB 535 disadvantaged
community census tract that also has the highest
level of environmental impact on CalEnviroScreen
4.0. Another element of the funding strategy
is coordinating Modesto’s quiet zone efforts
with ACE and the San Joaquin Regional Rail
Commission’s (SJRRC) proposed service to
Modesto. ACE and SJRRC have proven to be
good partners with cities and counties in the San
Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys and they can
play a positive role with Union Pacific Railroad
and the California Public Utilities Commission.
We have identified 17 grant opportunities as
potential project funding sources including Local,
State and Federal Grants.
A few of the grant opportunities that we have
identified include:
Federal:
Consolidated Rail
Infrastructure & Safety
Improvements (CRISI)
Surface Transportation Block
Grant (STBG)
State:
Local Partnership Program
Active Transportation
Program
StanCOG:
Measure L
REAP
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING & APPROACH
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT
RESEARCH
JMA, with the assistance of Sapphos
Environmental, Inc., will research required
environmental documentation and material that
may be required for the quiet zone which will be
summarized in a memorandum for the record
(MFR) document. The proposed Due Diligence
MFR would environmentally screen the proposed
project area for constraints and verify if the
proposed project would meet the criteria for
the Class exemption (§15301, Existing Facilities
of the State CEQA Guidelines) and that none
of the exceptions to a categorical exemption
would apply (Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA
Guidelines). The proposed environmental
compliance documentation will evaluate whether
the proposed project would result in a significant
effect on the environment due to an unusual
circumstance or cumulative impact.
Based on the SSM/ASMs requirements
established in the FRA rule, it is likely that the
appropriate level of CEQA documentation for
the proposed project would be a categorical
exemption under existing facilities pursuant
to the State of California Environmental Act
Guidelines 15301 (C) and (F).
STAKEHOLDERS
UPRR Engagement
Effective and timely coordination with UPRR
and building consensus will be critical to the
success of the project. From our extensive project
experience on the California High-Speed Rail and
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8 other projects, JMA has significant experience
in all aspects of UPRR coordination for transit
expansion and public impact projects and we will
lead all UPRR coordination efforts throughout the
project design and approval process.
We will thoughtfully plan for the necessary
crossing improvements, proposing options with
the least impacts and cost, while balancing the
requirements of all stakeholders. However, since
the proposed improvements pose significant and
long-lasting changes within UPRR’s franchise,
UPRR’s focus in reviewing the project plans will
be to ensure the preservation of its franchise in
the final condition, including the potential for
new industrial service and other opportunities.
We know UPRR does not favor quiet zones,
but we have close professional connections
and organizational understanding required to
coordinate successfully with UPRR. We know
the UPRR leads on this project will be Peggy
Ygbuhay, Sr Director Public Affairs, Tim Barron,
Singal Construction Supervisor, Mark Forgues,
Project Coordinator, and Melinda DuBay, Public
Projects Manager. We understand that these are
UPRR’s four major players in Northern California
for quiet zone projects, and our relationships
with them will be instrumental to successfully
achieving our project objectives.
JMA recently completed a Quiet Zone Feasibility
Study for the City of San Jose spanning 14 atgrade crossing through Downtown. JMA’s design collaboration with UPRR on the project led
UPRR to the development of their “Guidance for
Sidewalk Improvements” which UPRR requires all
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roadway agencies to comply with for proposed
at-grade crossing improvements. Additionally,
JMA is currently designing seven (7) at-grade
crossing improvements for the Alameda County
Transportation Commission’s (ACTC) Rail Safety
Enhancement Program (RSEP) where UPRR is
the operating railroad. JMA has led the site
diagnostic meetings with the stakeholders and is
in the process of preparing the 100% design.
Furthermore, in July 2023, JMA’s Site Diagnostic
Meeting Minutes were referenced by UPRR as a
strong example recommended for use by public
agencies. JMA’s status, in the eyes of UPRR, as an
industry lead will pay dividends for this project in
helping to secure approvals.
CPUC Engagement
JMA has extensive experience working with
the California Public Utilities Commission on
crossing modifications. JMA has successfully
prepared several CPUC applications, such as
formal applications for new flyovers, GO-88B
applications for grade separations and modifying
existing at-grade crossings, and Form G’s for
crossing closures. JMA is currently advancing
40 at-grade crossing projects for which we are
coordinating design improvements with the
CPUC and freight/passenger railroads including
UPRR. We have worked one-on-one with the
CPUC’s Rail Crossings and Engineering Branch
staff at all levels in Northern California and
Southern California. In this capacity, JMA has had
numerous meetings with the CPUC to understand
and apply their requirements and processes for
crossing separations and modifications. UPRR
was the owner and key stakeholder for 16 of
these crossings for which JMA interacted with,
In July 2023, UPRR cited JMA’s recent
Site Diagnostic Meeting Minutes as
a “strong example to be followed”
by Public Agencies.
Site Diagnostic Meeting for San Jose Crossing
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challengers to receive design approvals.
The key CPUC decision-makers are Felix Ko
and Pablo Vargas located in the San Francisco
and Sacramento Office respectively, whom we
have worked with previously. We will leverage
our relationships with these key individuals
throughout the project.
FRA Engagement
JMA has extensive experience working with
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on crossing
improvements related to quiet zones. JMA has
extensive knowledge of the FRA quiet zone
requirements and recently completed a study
evaluating the crossing treatments and costs
associated with establishing a new quiet zone
across 14 at-grade crossings in East San Jose and
their downtown. JMA identified the supplemental
safety measures (SSM) for the crossings,
calculated quiet zone risk index, successfully led
a three-day field diagnostic with the Railroad, the
FRA and the CPUC, and published the Quiet Zone
Feasibility Study.
The FRA Region 7 Office located in Sacramento
has jurisdiction over the project location. We
have worked previously with Eric Walker, Grade
Crossing Inspectors, and we will leverage our
relationships with these key individuals through
the project.
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Scope of Services
The JMA team has prepared a comprehensive
scope of services that incorporates all
requirements from the RFP referenced herein to
complete the Quiet Zone for the City of Modesto.
TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
JMA will work closely with the City to actively
lead the quiet zone analysis and design. We will
conduct the following meetings through the study
phase of the project:
1.1 Kick-off Meeting & Site Visit
We will organize and attend a kick-off meeting inperson with the City at the start of the project to review the project objectives, existing condition,
study scope and schedule.
1.2 Collaboration Calls
We will organize and attend up to twenty (20)
virtual calls with the City and stakeholders.
These meetings will serve as our progress report
and will demonstrate our adherence to the
overall project schedule and key milestones.
These calls will also serve as the kick-off meeting
with the stakeholders to introduce them to the
project and as a pre-diagnostic meeting to walk
the stakeholders through the proposed crossing
improvements and coordinate the logistics of the
site-diagnostic meeting.
JMA will prepare agendas and distribute them
in advance of all meetings. Minutes will be
prepared and distributed to all attendees with
key actions noted in a timely manner following
each meeting.
TASK 2: QUIET ZONE EVALUATION
JMA will perform an extensive records review of
all prior data relevant to the project. We will work
with the City, UPRR, Caltrans, CPUC, and FRA to
obtain all necessary data for the six (6) at-grade
crossings including Woodland, L Street/SR 132, K
Street, I Street, H Street and G Street.
The types of documents that we expect to
locate include:
Street Data
JMA’s team will collect the roadway widths,
number of lanes in each direction, driveways
nearby, surrounding uses, and known safety or
other improvements planned or required for
each crossing.
Traffic Data
JMA’s team collect intersection turning
movement counts for vehicles, pedestrians, and
bicycles for all the 6 crossings for the weekday
a.m. and p.m. peak periods. Data collection will
be conducted for a total of 6 study intersections.
Two day 24-hour average daily traffic counts
including classification counts will also be
collected at all the study locations to understand
hourly traffic patterns along the corridor and
relevant adjacent streets, along with the design
vehicles using the crossings. Pedestrian and
turning movement counts will identify the
number of vehicles and pedestrians crossing the
railroad tracks during the a.m. and p.m. peak
periods. Turning movement counts will also be
used to conduct the queuing analysis at the 6
study crossings.
Sound Data
JMA’s team will perform a sound study as it
relates to noise at six (6) total at grade crossings.
We will perform a total of three (3) long term
measurements across the entire project for two
full days and 24 short term measurements, 4 at
Current I Street At-Grade Crossing
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measurements are typically made by leaving
the Sound Level Meter (SLM) in a lock box at the
selected location. Shout term measurements
can be made in a similar manner or by leaving
the SLM on a tripod. We will prepare a nosie
measurement plan for the City’s approval prior
to the start of the field work.
Private Developments
JMA will work with the City’s Planning
Department to identify any proposed private
developments adjacent or near to the crossings.
This will benefit the City as required crossing
improvements may be conditioned on proposed
private developments, generating potential
funding sources for the project.
Railroad Data
JMA will engage UPRR on behalf of the City to
facilitate the execution of the reimbursement
Agreement, which UPRR will require to
participate in the quiet zone study. If necessary,
JMA will coordinate a right-of-entry permit
with UPRR. JMA will obtain the relevant
Valuation Maps (Val Maps) and other Railroad
documentation for the respective right-of-way
bounding the project and daily train counts at all
crossings.
FRA Data
JMA will obtain the latest inventory and incident
reports for all crossings from the FRA.
JMA will conduct a full day site visit at the
crossings. We will observe vehicular and
pedestrian traffic at the crossings, evaluate the
installed signage and striping in conformance
with CAMUTCD, identify site constraints and take
site photos to produce photo contact sheets.
The results of the data collected will be
submitted to the City in the form of a
memorandum and ultimately incorporated into
the quiet zone feasibility report.
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2.2 Traffic, Environmental & Noise Reports
JMA will prepare and submit the following
reports:
Traffic Study
JMA’s team will prepare a traffic report
summarizing the traffic data collected as
described above and the associate analysis.
Our analysis will identify traffic issues and
the potential of cars queuing on the railroad
tracks and the closure of up to two (2) at grade
crossings for SSM credit and their impacts on
the remaining active crossings. The report will
include the intersection LOS under current
conditions and future traffic conditions, speed
analysis, and volume trend analysis.
Memorandum for the Record (MFR)
Following the kickoff meeting, we will prepare
a MFR that will summarize the Project scope,
issues, assumptions and constraints of the
project. The purpose of the MFR will be to
support the feasibility study and identify the
environmental review documentation required
for the proposed project. The MFR will include
the Project name, location, background, and
elements, as well as an work plan, and schedule,
which will detail timelines for completion of
tasks and submittals.
The proposed Due Diligence MFR document will
environmentally screen the proposed project
area for constraints and evaluate whether the
proposed project would result in a significant
effect on the environment due to an unusual
circumstance or cumulative impact.
Should the MFR conclude that the project is not
exempt pursuant to CEQA, we will recommend
an Initial Study be prepared to determine
whether potential impacts would be less than
significant or could be reduced to below the
level of significance with the incorporation
of mitigation, or whether an environmental
impact report would be required. The MFR
would include a recommendation of technical
studies that would be used to support the
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Sound Study
Upon completion of the sound data collection,
we will analyze the data and prepare a
noise assessment report that outlines the
measurement procedure, the measured data
and analysis of that data.
We have included up to one (1) revision to each
of the reports described to address comments
received from the City.
2.3 Quiet Zone Analysis & Calculated
Quiet Zone Risk Index (QZRI)
Following the completion of the data collection
in the preceding section, we will analyze
each crossing to determine that it meets the
minimum safety requirements stipulated by the
FRA to qualify for inclusion into the proposed
quiet zone. We will coordinate with UPRR and
CPUC to update the FRA database to ensure
accurate calculation of the QZRI. The QZRI
will be calculated and the outcomes will be
compared with the with Nationwide Significant
Risk Threshold (NSRT) and Risk Index with Horn
(RIWH) metrics to determine if the quiet zone(s)
may be established using either the Public
Authority Designation method or Public Authority
Application to FRA method.
We will evaluate the necessary Supplementary
Safety Measures (SSMs) crossing improvements
that will allow the City to establish the quiet zone
through the Public Authority Designation method,
as it gives authority to the City to establish the
quiet zone without initiating the formal FRA
review process. If SSMs are not feasible at each
of the crossings, we will evaluate and propose
engineered Alternative Safety Measures (ASMs)
if required to qualify the crossings for a quiet
zone. Establishing a quiet zone through the use
of ASMs must go through the FRA formal review
process which has a minimum review period of
6-month. JMA will exhaust all efforts to present a
feasible solution for the City to establish a quiet
zone without the use of ASMs to avoid impacts
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to the project schedule. Evaluation of nonengineered ASMs is not included.
The results of the quiet zone analysis will
be submitted to the City in the form of a
memorandum and ultimately incorporated into
the quiet zone feasibility report.
TASK 3: PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING
3.1 Conceptual Designs
JMA will prepare the conceptual design for the
crossing improvements at each of the six (6)
crossings based on the quiet zone analysis.
The plans will be prepared following UPRR and
City design standards. The concept design will
be prepared on survey data provided by the
City if available, or on aerial background with
parcel lines shown from available County or City
GIS, UPRR Valuation Maps and other publiclyavailable sources. JMA recommends that the City separately perform supplemental survey of the
indicated crossings if such data is not available.
The designs will meet current ADA requirements
for pedestrian facilities; evaluation of the
sidewalks by a CASp is not included but can be
provided for an additional fee, if desired. Signage
proposed will meet the standards outlined in the
CAMUTCD.
We have included up to one (1) revision to the
conceptual design drawings to address City
comments prior to distributing the drawings to
the rail stakeholders.
3.2 Diagnostic Meeting with Railroad and
City Staff
Prior to the site diagnostic meeting, we will
engage the appropriate representatives from
each of UPRR, the FRA, the CPUC, and Caltrans for
The drawing list expected is as follows:
• Cover Page with Index of Drawings, Legends &
Abbreviations, and Overall Layout (3 sheets)
• Proposed Condition Site Layout (6 sheets)
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a virtual pre-diagnostic meeting as noted in the
Project Management Task. The pre-diagnostic
meeting will discuss and review the results
of JMA’s quiet zone analysis and conceptual
plans. This pre-meeting step is important to
appropriately prepare the stakeholders for an
organized and productive site diagnostic meeting.
Following this web meeting, we will organize
and lead a 2-day site diagnostic meeting
for the 6 crossings with the stakeholders to
solicit their perspective of the proposed quiet
zone and safety condition at each crossing.
Comments from each of the stakeholders will
be compiled. JMA will prepare responses to
comments received, for review and approval
by City management prior to circulation to
the stakeholders. The City will be an active
participant in supporting our engagement of
the stakeholders and reviewing and approving,
where necessary, specific elements identified by
the stakeholders. Detailed agendas and minutes
will be prepared for the web meeting and site
diagnostic meeting.
3.3 Revised Concept Design Plans
JMA will update the conceptual plans based on
the feedback received from the stakeholders
during the site diagnostic meetings and their
comments on the concept design drawings. The
revised design will include the same number
of drawings as the concept design and will be
prepared on survey data provided by the City
or on aerial background with parcel lines shown
from available County or City GIS, UPRR Valuation
Maps and other publicly available sources.
3.4 Cost Estimates for Each Location
We will prepare a feasibility level cost estimate
for each crossing with detailed listings of the
key assumptions applied in preparation of
the estimates. Construction quantities will be
developed, and cost data will be applied from
JMA’s recent project experience, the Caltrans
database and other available sources.
TASK 4: FUNDING
In developing a quiet zone grant funding
strategy for the Project, we will develop a
program narrative that emphasizes the features
and benefits of the program and will align the
narrative with the City’s rail and pedestrian safety
objectives, as well as StanCOG’s Sustainable
Communities Strategy. The program narrative
can become a project funding factsheet. We will
prepare a matrix of appropriate local, regional,
state, and federal funding opportunities. This
matrix will include a schedule of grant cycles and
deadlines for grant submittals. The matrix effort
will also entail identifying suitable local funding
match resources from the City and StanCOG.
For the purposes of this proposal, we have
assumed initial pursuit of up to one (1) state and
one (1) federal grant opportunity. In preparing
the grant applications, we will rely on the City to
provide the required economic data.
TASK 5: QUIET ZONE REPORT
5.1 Draft Report
JMA will prepare the Draft Quiet Zone Report
summarizing the quiet zone feasibility analysis on
the UPRR Fresno Subdivision.
The contents of the draft report will
include:
• Introduction
• Design Standards
• Quiet Zone Establishment Process
• Summary of Data Collected
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Quiet Zone Analysis
• Crossing Summary Cost Estimate
• Recommendations and Next Steps
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The draft report will include appendices for
design drawings, collected data, queueing
analysis, detailed cost estimates, stakeholder
meeting minutes, and other relevant data. The
draft report will be submitted to the City for
review and comment. Comments issued by the
City will be addressed in the final report.
5.2 Final Report
The final report will be prepared to address the
comments received from the City’s review of the
draft report. We have included one (1) revision
to the final report to address minor comments
issued to the City.
5.3 Presentation of Final Report to City
Council
Following acceptance of the final report by City
staff, JMA will present the final report to the City
Council virtually. We have assumed that the
City will prepare the agenda and minutes for
the City Council meeting as the presentation of
the final report will likely be one item of many
to be discussed during the City Council meeting.
However, JMA will provide a copy of our minutes
to City staff following the meeting for the City’s
record.
TASK 6: QUIET ZONE
ESTABLISHMENT
6.1 Notice of Intent
JMA will prepare the Notice of Intents (NOI) for
the City’s intent to establish a 24-hour quiet zone
in accordance with the FRA guidelines. The City
will be responsible for distributing the NOI letter
to all Stakeholders. If ASM are proposed, we will
assist the City with the preparation of the Public
Authority Application. However, evaluation for
the effectiveness of the ASM will be by the City.
6.2 CPUC GO88-B
JMA will prepare the GO88-B application for
the 6 crossings following concurrence from the
Stakeholders on the proposed improvements.
We will engage the Stakeholders to obtain their
letters of concurrence or identify any comments
to be addressed for such concurrence. We will
submit the draft applications to CPUC for review
and comment.
We have assumed that detailed design drawings
will be provided to JMA by the City to be included
with the GO88-B application. PS&E package is
not a part of this quiet zone study, and therefore,
preparation of final design drawings is not
included.
The final applications will be updated, as
appropriate, and submitted to the CPUC for final
approval. GO-88B applications generally take 4
to 6 weeks for approval but are dependent upon
the CPUC’s case load. JMA will closely monitor the
CPUC review to ensure timely approvals.
6.3 Notice of Establishment
JMA will prepare the Notice of Establishment
(NOE) following completion of all required safety
improvements at each of the crossings. The
City will be responsible for distributing the NOE
letters to all Stakeholders.
TASK 7: SCHEDULE
We are available to begin this work immediately
upon authorization. Please see the attached
proposed schedule for the work.
TASK 8: ASSUMPTIONS
This proposal was prepared based on, and is
governed by, the following assumptions:
• Topographic survey, property boundary survey
and ALTA survey work is not included.
• Costs for railroad or traffic flagging, if necessary, are not included.
• Geotechnical engineering investigation is not
included.
• Traffic and railroad signal design is not included.
• We have assumed that site access will be
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arranged by the client.
• Site visits and in-person meetings other than
those listed in this proposal are not included.
• Special accessibility evaluations for the existing
crossings are not included.
• Coordination of railroad or site easements or
preparation of easement documents is not
included.
• Our design work does not include modifications
to existing buildings, relocation or protection
of existing utilities or other facilities other than
those noted.
• Structural calculations are not included.
• Landscaping and irrigation design is not
included.
• Design of off-site improvements is not included.
• Environmental Initial Study is not included.
• Planning, land use, environmental and air
quality permits are not included.
• Flood studies or area-wide hydraulics and
hydrology studies are not included.
• Traffic studies and other special studies other
than those listed in this proposal are not
included.
• Payment of all plan check, permit and filing fees,
including those that may be required by UPRR,
will be paid by Client.
• Consultation and permit coordination with
agencies other than those noted in this
proposal is not included.
If any of these aforementioned services or other
design services are later found to be needed as
part of the project work, we would be pleased to
provide a proposal to assist you in these areas.
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16 Joy Bhattacharya,
PE, PTOE*
AMG
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
John Barna*
Ancab
FUNDING SUPPORT
QUALIFICATIONS OF STAFF
CITY OF MODESTO
Jon Marshall, PE*
JMA
PROJECT MANAGER
4 QUALIFICATIONS OF STAFF
Please see the resumes for key staff (*) identified
below for each team member’s qualifications and
relevant experience.
Organizational Chart
Marie Campbell*
Sapphos
RAIL/CIVIL ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENTAL
Mohammed
Abushaban, PE*
JMA
Zhaoyang Wang, MSc,
PE*
JMA
Allene Rieger, PE
JMA
QUALITY MANAGER
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17 Jon Marshall is the Founder and Principal
Engineer at JMA Civil and has more than 25
years of experience in railroad facility design,
consulting, and general civil engineering. Jon
has completed over 200 railroad projects in his
career, primarily with UPRR, and has led the CPUC
coordination role for over 50 at-grade crossing
improvement and rail grade separation projects.
Jon has extensive experience designing projects
and consulting for transit agencies including
SJRRC/ACE, CA High-Speed Rail, BART, CCJPA,
and Caltrain, and leading projects involving
or impacting UPRR, especially in Central and
Northern California. He has managed projects
through all stages of design, from analysis and
planning, to early concept and final design,
through to construction support. He also has
considerable cost estimating experience at each
of these phases.
Jon’s leadership style starts with personal
accountability that incorporates early stakeholder
communication and active follow through on
all projects. He leads a fresh and organized
approach to project management that includes
detailed agendas and minutes for all meetings,
crisply defined work assignments, and clear
communication for action items and steps
forward. Jon’s primary mission on any project is
to ensure that the owner’s goals are fully realized
QUALIFICATIONS OF STAFF
Jon is a highly-effective, handson and communicative Project Manager with a sharp focus
on design quality and client
satisfaction. The City can
undoubtedly trust Jon to bring the
highest level of care and attention
to this quiet zone project.
REGISTRATIONS
• Professional Civil Engineer in California
(C63424) and 5 other states
• Certified QSD/QSP (24049)
EDUCATION
• B.A.Sc Civil Engineering, Univ. of
Waterloo, 1997
EXPERIENCE
• Years of Experience: 26
• Years at JMA: 12
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• American Railway Engineering &
Maintenance-of-Way Association
(AREMA)
• American Society of Civil Engineers,
M-ASCE
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
AREMA Annual Conference 2x General Session
Presenter on UPRR & BNSF Shoofly Delivery on
the CA High-Speed Rail Program
Key Personnel
JON MARSHALL, PE - Project Manager
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RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
CA HIGH-SPEED RAIL CONSTRUCTION
PACKAGE 1 - UPRR SHOOFLY DESIGN |
FRESNO, CA
Jon was the Rail Design Manager for the
design of three UPRR shooflies to support
the construction of four grade separations
in Fresno, for the California High-Speed
Rail Authority’s Construction Package 1. In
addition to extensive analysis of alternatives,
Jon’s team completed design drawings at
baseline, 60%, 90% and 100% for review
by the Authority and other stakeholders,
securing final approvals in 2019 and 2020.
The Downtown Fresno and Westside Wye
shooflies entered service in 2022.
ALAMEDA CTC RAIL SAFETY
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM | ALAMEDA
COUNTY, CA
As part of the Alameda CTC’s Rail Safety
Enhancement Program, Jon is the Deputy
Project Manager and Railroad Coordinator
working to prepare the design of safety
improvements for the 29 at-grade crossing
program. Jon conducted the intitial sitediagnostic meeting with all stakeholders for each crossing and has completed concept
design acceptance with UPRR. The project is
currently at 95% design.
SEVENTH STREET OVER TOULUMNE
RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT |
STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA
As Rail Design Lead for the replacement of
the Seventh Street bridge that crosses over
the Toulumne River, the lowest rated bridge
in Caltrans D10, Jon is leading the design of
the B Street/Seventh Street at-grade crossing,
UPRR coordination and CPUC coordination,
including GO-88B application. Design is
currently at 100%. Additionally, this project
interfaces with the ACE Valley Rail Program.
while planning, designing, and constructing
infrastructure that is functional, safe, and of high
value and within established project schedule.
Jon will bring this extensive experience to drive
the success for the City’s Railroad Quiet Zone
Feasibility Study and Establishment.
Key Personnel
JON MARSHALL, PE - Project Manager
Jon at a recent site diagnostic meeting.
CITY OF SAN JOSE, QUIET ZONE STUDY &
AT-GRADE CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS |
SAN JOSE, CA
As Project Manager, Jon evaluated existing
rail crossing risk index within the project area,
determined high risk rail crossings, designed
rail crossing features improvements and cost
estimate for 14 existing rail crossings. Jon is
currently leading the scoped improvements
at two of the crossings, Jackson Street and 7th
Street, that are required for establishment of
a partial quiet zone. 35% design is currently
under review with UPRR and the CPUC.
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Mohammed has over 10 years of experience in
rail and civil design, consulting and construction
management. He has led track and civil design
tasks on numerous projects for transit operators
and Class I railroads, including: UPRR, BNSF
Railway, CA High-Speed Rail, Caltrain and Amtrak.
He was JMA’s lead designer for the CA HighSpeed Rail project and has successfully obtained approval for four shoofly designs, including two
for UPRR and two for BNSF Railway, to facilitate
the construction of the new grade separations.
He has also designed over 30 at-grade crossings
improvements and has successfully coordinated
and obtained CPUC approvals on Formal and
GO88-B applications.
CITY OF SAN JOSE, QUIET ZONE STUDY &
AT-GRADE CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS |
SAN JOSE, CA
Mohammed was the Lead Civil Engineer
for the feasibility study of a Quiet Zone
through downtown San Jose. Mohammed
orchestrated site visits, comparative risk
evaluation, and the preparation of preliminary
engineering drawings and construction cost
estimates associated with the proposed
crossing improvements for 14 existing rail
crossings required to implement the quiet
zone. In addition, Mohammed organized all
coordination efforts with the FRA, CPUC, and
UPRR for all of the site diagnostic visits and
prepared the feasibility study.
Mohammed is an experienced
Principal Engineer with a proven
record of success on rail projects.
He brings extensive expertise in
track design and at-grade crossing
improvement projects, especially
for UPRR.
REGISTRATIONS
• Professional Civil Engineer in California
(C84779)
EDUCATION
• B.S Civil Engineering, UC Davis, 2010
EXPERIENCE
• Years of Experience: 13
• Years at JMA: 8
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• American Railway Engineering &
Maintenance-of-Way Association
(AREMA)
RELEVANT PROJECTS
San Jose Quiet Zone Feasibility Study & AtGrade Crossing Improvements - Rail Design Lead
Alameda CTC RailSEP - Civil Design Lead
CHSRA CP1 UPRR Shooflies - Track Design Lead
ACE Valley Rail UPRR Mainline Track & Station
Projects - Sr. Civil Engineer
Key Personnel
Mohammed Abushaban, PE – Railroad/Civil Lead
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Key Personnel
Zhaoyang Wang, MSc, PE – Civil Engineer
QUALIFICATIONS OF STAFF
20 As Civil Engineer, Zhaoyang has demonstrated
a high level of standards in preparation of
engineering drawings which has led to successful
design submittals with clients including UPRR,
SJRRC/ACE, CA High Speed Rail Authority, BNSF
Railway, BART and Caltrans. Since joining JMA,
Zhaoyang has prepared successful submittals
from concept to IFC design levels. His project
experience includes new mainline track
designs, mainline shooflies, at-grade crossing
improvements, grade separation design and
industry track design. Zhaoyang will deliver these
same level of standards to the City.
Zhaoyang is a dedicated Civil
Engineer who brings innovative
and thoughtful approaches to
his rail design projects. He has
extensive experience on at-grade
crossing improvements and grade
separation projects throughout CA.
REGISTRATIONS
• Professional Civil Engineer in California
(91176)
EDUCATION
• M.S. Civil Engineering, University of
Illinois at Urbana Champaign, 2017
• B.S. Transportation Engineering, Beijing
Jiaotong University, 2015
EXPERIENCE
• Years of Experience: 6
• Years at JMA: 6
RELEVANT PROJECTS
CHSRA CP1 UPRR Shooflies - Civil Engineer
BART/CCJPA Link21 Northern California Shared
Corridor Study & Concepts - Civil Engineer
Stanislaus County, 7th St Bridge Replacement
Project - Civil Engineer
SJRRC/ACE, UPRR Mainline Track & Station
Projects, Ceres, Ripon & Elk Grove, CA - Civil
Engineer
SEVENTH STREET OVER TOULUMNE
RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT |
STANISLAUS COUNTY, CA
As Civil Engineer, Zhaoyang leads the
ongoing track design and coordination for
the 7th Street Bridge Replacement project in
Stanislaus County, CA. Zhaoyang prepared
the concept and 30% design for the B Street
crossing improvement plans, including
improvements to the crossing surface,
warning devices and sidewalk. Zhaoyang also
attended the crossing site diagnostic meeting
with the California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC), Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and
other stakeholders.
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Joy leads AMG’s innovative transportation
solutions’ team that bridges the gap between
the past practices and making agencies
prepared for the future. He has in-depth
experience in the development, design,
and implementation of various engineering
strategies in major metropolitan areas,
including railroad grade-crossing signalized
intersections, Adaptive/Responsive Traffic Signal
Systems; Transit Priority Systems and signal
preemption; Incident Management Plans; design
of automated Electronic Toll Collection systems;
preparation of PS&E for field implementation
of Close Circuit Television (CCTV), Changeable
Message Signs (CMS), Highway Advisory Radio,
Ramp Metering Systems (RMS) and Advanced
Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) systems;
and freeway and arterial operations using microsimulation.
QUALIFICATIONS OF STAFF
Joy was the Project Manager for
the first at-grade crossing designed
and implemented in the City of
Stockton, which included the design
of a pre-signal and queue detectors
and required extensive coordination
with UPRR. Joy has since been
involved in at-grade track crossing
projects in the Central Valley,
including Ceres, Stockton, Fresno
County and Tracy.
REGISTRATIONS
• Professional Engineer CA (68928)
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer
CA (1103)
EDUCATION
• M.S. Transportation Engineering/
Operations Research, University of
Delaware, Newark, Delaware, 2001
• M.Eng Transportation Engineering,
University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo, 1995
• B.Tech (hons) Civil, Indian Institute of
Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal,
1992
EXPERIENCE
• Years of Experience: 30
• Years at AMG: 5
RELEVANT PROJECTS
McKinley and Industrial Intersection
Improvements, Stockton, CA - Project Manager
City of Ceres On-Call Transportation
Engineering – Project Manager
Key Personnel
Joy Bhattacharya, PE, PTOE – Traffic Engineering Lead
QUALIFICATIONS OF STAFF
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QUALIFICATIONS OF STAFF
Marie Campbell has 40 years of professional
experience preparing environmental documents
pursuant the CEQA and NEPA and has served
as the project manager or strategic advisor on
hundreds of NEPA and CEQA documents. Marie
brings combined NEPA/CEQA expertise and
experience working on high-profile projects
that require extensive interface with diverse
stakeholders, including community-based
residents, businesses, and institutions.
She serves as the environmental oversight
manager for the California High-Speed Rail
Project, Construction Package 4, Project
Construction Management (PCM), responsible for
construction of 22 miles of embankment and 11
structures between 1 mile north of the Tulare/
Kern County boundary and the City of Shafter
and as the environmental oversight manager for
Metro’s LAX/Crenshaw Transit Corridor project.
Additionally, Marie has successfully completed
the federal government training for negotiating,
bargaining, and conflict resolution and UCLA
Project Management training. She is recognized
as a NEPA/CEQA Expert Witness by the Los
Angeles Bar Association and is past-president
of the National Association of Environmental
Professionals.
Marie has delivered environmental
clearances on major California
infrastructure projects for more
than 30 years, including High-Speed
Rail, Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor,
and Section 404 Clean Water Act,
Section 7 Consultation, LSAA for
LAX Master Plan and Runway Safety
Projects.
EDUCATION
• MA/BA, Geography, Geomorphology/
Biogeography, University of California,
Los Angeles, 1988
EXPERIENCE
• Years of Experience: 40
• Years at Sappos: 30
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
• National Association of Environmental
Professionals
• California Association of Environmental
Professionals
RELEVANT PROJECTS
California High-Speed Rail, Construction
Package 4 - Environmental Compliance
Manager
California High-Speed Rail, Locally Generated
Alternative - Environmental Compliance
Manager
Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor (K Line) -
Environmental Compliance Manager
Key Personnel
Marie Campbell – Environmental Strategic Advisor
QUALIFICATIONS OF STAFF
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QUALIFICATIONS OF STAFF
John Barna is president of Anrab Associates,
Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Sacramento,
CA. He assists private- and public-sector
clients to develop and pursue organizational
improvements, infrastructure initiatives, projects,
and funding.
Prior to this role, he was vice president and
director of AECOM’s high-speed rail practice in
the United States and was executive director
of the California Transportation Commission –
an independent state commission responsible
for programming and funding several billion
dollars annually for transportation projects in
partnership with regional transportation agencies
and the California Department of Transportation.
The commission is also responsible for
advising the California Secretary of Business,
Transportation, and Housing Agency and the
California Legislature on key transportation policy
matters.
John will lead all the funding strategy and
application processes for the project.
John applies his experience with
the California Transportation
Commission and the California
Business, Transportation, and
Housing Agency to assist clients
in creating coordinated funding
strategies that match state and
federal programming cycles with
project delivery.
EDUCATION
• B.S. Communications Studies,
Northwestern University, 1981
• Graduate Studies in Rhetoric, U.C. Davis,
1983
EXPERIENCE
• Years of Experience: 40
• Years at ANRAB: 10
RELEVANT PROJECTS
Stanislaus County, North County Corridor
Project - $20 Million TCEP Grant
City of Tracy - $12.8 M TCEP Funding 2018 CTC
Colton Crossing - $250M CTC/RCTC 2008
Construction
Port of Oakland - $270M TCIF Funding 2017 CTC
CA High-Speed Rail - Financing Plan Review
Key Personnel
John Barna – Funding Support
QUALIFICATIONS OF STAFF
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24 Experience of Firm
JMA has selected a subconsultant team of proven
performers in their respective disciplines to
assist us in completion of all tasks on the City of
Modesto Railroad Quiet Zone Feasibility Study
and Establishment project. JMA has worked with,
for and/or alongside each subconsultant firm and
proposed key staff member on significant prior
projects, and there is a genuine spirit of mutual
respect and collaboration among our team that
will ensure a smooth design development and
working relationship with the City. We have
verified that all team members have the expertise
and capacity to provide the required services for
the project.
The JMA Design Team
JMA Civil (JMA) - Project Management,
Railroad Coordination & Civil Engineering -
SBE
JMA Civil, Inc. is an SBE Civil Engineering and Rail
Design and Consulting Firm that specializes in
Transit and Freight Rail projects. Jon Marshall,
PE founded the firm in 2011 to focus on serving
public agencies and industrial clients with
innovative design solutions.
Our clients include UPRR, CA High-Speed Rail
Authority, SJRRC/ACE, Amtrak, Caltrain and many
other California transportation agencies. With
over 250 completed projects, our diverse team
of 20 civil/rail engineers, including 9 licensed
engineers, is well-qualified to lead many aspects
of rail planning and conceptual and final design,
including: quiet zone feasibility studies, at-grade
EXPERIENCE OF FIRM
5 EXPERIENCE OF FIRM
crossing modifications, mainline and shoofly track
design, grade separation studies and design,
culvert design and bridge hydraulic analyses,
protection and relocation of utilities in railroad
right-of-way, rail operations and alternatives
analyses, cost estimating, preliminary engineering
and other feasibility studies, and effective
coordination with UPRR, BNSF and the CPUC.
From our ongoing role designing significant main
line infrastructure for Union Pacific Railroad on
numerous public projects, JMA has considerable
and current railroad and roadway design
experience. Our command of UPRR mainline
design standards and at-grade crossing design
together form the ideal suite of skills to deliver
the City of Modesto’s vision.
Advanced Mobility Group (AMG) – Traffic
Engineering - SBE
Formed in 2018, AMG is a collective of nearly
30 traffic engineers harnessing innovative
transportation engineering technologies to
“redefine mobility” and improve the quality
of life in our communities. Focused on the
Central Valley and Bay Area markets, AMG has
completed work under current on-calls for traffic
engineering with the Cities of Turlock and Ceres,
bringing valuable local experience and contacts
with these cities to the project team.
AMG is ready to provide a full range of traffic and
predesttrian studies and traffic design including
signal design, median and roadway improvement
design, pre-emption requests, design of queue
cutter systems, preparing signal timing sheets,
and provide construction services for isolated
JMA Team Photo
AMG Team Photo
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25 signalized intersections to series of coordinated
signals on roadways parallel to railroad tracks,
and will be a critical collaborator with JMA in
developing appropriate, cost effective solutions
for the 6 at-grade crossings included in the
Project and per results of the Quiet Zone Study.
Additionally, AMG’s extensive experience in
traffic control system design includes traffic
control and advance warning signals, lane control
and counter flow systems, special purpose
traffic systems, numerous advance warnings,
emergency vehicle, and railway preemption signal
designs and signal preemption and detector
technology studies.
Our team’s lead traffic engineer, Joy
Bhattacharya, PE, PTOE, and his team have
completed railroad crossing projects for Cities of
Stockton, Hayward, Atwater, San Jose, Tracy, and
the County of Fresno.
Sapphos Environmental (Sapphos) -
Environmental Support - DBE
Founded in 1992, Sapphos has successfully
led the preparation of environmental
documents, securing environmental permits
and performing studies and analysis for a large
number of regionally significant transportation
infrastructure projects, including Port of Long
Beach China Shipping Environmental Impact
Report (EIR), Los Angeles World Airports Master
Plan EIR/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
and Runway Safety Project (EIR), and Southern
California Association of Governments Regional
Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities
Strategy Program (PEIR). JMA is most familiar
with Sapphos’ expert coordination as the lead
environmental consultant on CHSR CP4.
Marie Campbell will lead all environmental tasks
that may be required for the City’s Railroad Quiet
Zone Feasibility and Establishment project. She
is proud of her track record for hundreds of
environmental documents completed in her
career, less than a dozen have experienced legal
challenges.
EXPERIENCE OF FIRM
EXPERIENCE OF FIRM
Anrab Associates (Anrab) - Funding Support
Founded in 2014, Anrab Associates assists
private and public sector clients in achieving their
infrastructure initiatives by developing effective
funding strategies. Services include preparing
and pursuing grant funding, developing project
funding and financing strategies, providing
strategic project development, and managing
project delivery.
Anrab Associates is led by John Barna, a
past executive director of the California
Transportation Commission and a two-time
deputy secretary for transportation for California
Governors Wilson and Schwarzenegger. John’s
possesses extensive experience with California’s
transportation landscape over the past two
decades. He played key roles in the funding
and oversight of the new SF-Oakland Bay
Bridge, helped usher in reforms of the State
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and
helped guide the implementation of the $19.9B
Proposition 1B infrastructure program.
Current and past clients include Stanislaus
County Public Works Department, San Joaquin
County Department of Public Works, Caltrain,
Facebook and OmniTrans. Specific projects
include Oakland Global Trade and Logistics
Center; a new proposed Caltrain station at 4th
& King in San Francisco; California High-Speed
Rail Authority financing plan review; a proposed
freight efficiency corridor in Southern California;
a new east-west highway in Stanislaus County;
a cordon pricing demonstration project in Los
Angeles; enhanced freight access to a 1,200-acre
e-commerce campus in Tracy, California; and
regional transportation issues associated with
Facebook campus expansion in Menlo Park.
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EXPERIENCE OF FIRM
EXPERIENCE OF FIRM
JMA prepared recommendations regarding the
feasibility of establishing a partial or full Quiet
Zone through the UPRR Warm Spring Subdivision
corridor in San Jose, which will provide relief from
train horns for residential neighborhoods.
JMA performed calculations and evaluated
risks associated with the safety measures in
comparison with the Risk Index for the 14 atgrade crossings in the corridor. In addition, JMA prepared conceptual engineering drawings,
construction takeoffs associated with the
proposed crossing improvements and led a 3-day
intensive site diagnostic meeting with the FRA,
UPRR, CPUC, and City to obtain consensus for the
proposed safety improvements.
In collaboration with JMA on this project, the
railroad developed exhibits showing standard
crossing details that will be used by UPRR as
a guideline when evaluating future at-grade
crossing improvement projects in California.
JMA proposed the development of this tool with
the railroad in order to standardize the process
for providing safety input when evaluating the
range of crossing configurations encountered,
especially in dense, urban corridors.
JMA was awarded the final design contract for the
scoped improvements at two of the crossings,
Jackson Street and 7th Street, that are required
for establishment of a partial quiet zone. The
35% design is currently under review with UPRR
and the CPUC.
KEY STAFF:
• Jon Marshall, PE – Project Manager
• Mohammed Abushaban, PE – Rail Design
Lead
OWNER REFERENCE:
• Department of Transportation, City of San
Jose
• Alisar Aoun, Senior Engineer
• 200 E Santa Clara Street
• San Jose, CA 95113
• [email protected]
• (408) 975-3711
PROJECT STATUS:
• Feasibility Study - Complete
• Final Design - Ongoing
COST OF SERVICES :
• Feasibility Study - $99,900
• Final Design - $121,000
CONSTRUCTION COST:
• Approximately $20 Million
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Evaluated the feasibility of a quiet zone
for 14 existing at-grade crossings
• Led site diagnostic meetings with FRA,
UPRR, CPUC, and the City of San Jose
• Designing improvements for 2 of the
crossings needed for partial Quiet Zone
CITY OF SAN JOSE UPRR QUIET ZONE STUDY &
CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS | SAN JOSE, CA
In collaboration with JMA on this
project, the railroad developed
exhibits showing standard crossing
details that will be used by UPRR as a
guideline when evaluating future atgrade crossing improvement projects in California.
Autumn Parkway At-Grade Crossing
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EXPERIENCE OF FIRM
The Alameda County Transportation Commission
(ACTC) initiated a Rail Safety Enhancement
Program (RSEP) to improve 45 at-grade crossings
throughout Alameda County involving 8 local
agencies. ACTC has elected to divide the crossings
into two groups, RSEP A and RSEP B for funding
purposes. The project is currently evaluating
improvements for RSEP A which includes 30 atgrade crossings.
JMA has teamed up with Kimley-Horn on the
project and is the Railroad Coordinator.
JMA is responsible for preparing the crossing
improvements designs for crossings located
in Berkeley, San Lorenzo, and Hayward. The
crossing improvements will be following the new
crossing standards that UPRR published in 2020
and will include pedestrian channelization behind
existing vehicular crossing gates, installation
of pedestrian gates with emergency swing
gates, installation of additional crossing panels,
roadway medians, roadway signage and striping,
maintenance access for UPRR vehicles, and
evaluation of bulb-outs, lighting, and queuing.
JMA conducted site-diagnostic meetings with all
respective stakeholders for each of its crossings
and associated concurrence on conceptual
designs for 7 crossings and 1 trespass location,
out of the 29 total crossings in design scope. The
project is currently at 95% design.
KEY STAFF:
• Jon Marshall, PE – Deputy Project Manager
• Mohammed Abushaban, PE – Rail Design
Lead
OWNER REFERENCE:
• Alameda County Transportation
Commission (ACTC)
• Jhay Delos Reyes, Director of Project
Delivery
• [email protected]
• 510.208.7469
PROJECT STATUS:
• Design - 2021 - Ongoing
COST OF SERVICES :
• Design - $710,000
CONSTRUCTION COST:
• N/A
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Safety enhancement at 45 at-grade
crossings
• Designs will comply with UPRR
pedestrian guidelines
• Close coordination with UPRR, CPUC and
various jurisdictions
• Utilizing Section 130 Program to improve
the highest hazardous crossing in
Alameda County
ALAMEDA CTC, RAIL SAFETY ENHANCEMENT
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA
Alameda CTC’s Rail Safety
Enhancement Program will provide
safe at-grade crossings for all users,
increase freight service reliability,
and reduce greenhouse gasses.
Tennyson High School Crossing Rendering
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EXPERIENCE OF FIRM
Construction Package 1 (CP1), a 32-mile stretch
between Madera to Fresno, was the first
significant construction contract executed for the
high-speed rail program. This package includes
12 grade separations, two viaducts, one tunnel,
a major river crossing, and the realignment of
State Route 99. JMA’s Managing Principal, Jon
Marshall, was the Design Manager assisting the
Tutor Perini/Zachry/Parsons joint venture with
the design of three shooflies to support the
construction of four grade separations in Fresno.
JMA has completed the design of the three
shooflies of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)
mainline in Fresno, including at: Downtown,
Westside Wye and Herndon. These 3 shooflies,
totaling over 14,000 feet of new track, enable
the construction of four underpasses of UPRR
required for establishing the high-speed train
alignment adjacent to UPRR through Fresno. The
work has involved substantial interface with UPRR
design criteria and standards and engagement
with UPRR staff and consultants to identify the
specific constraints at each crossing and develop
effective solutions to these constraints that meet
UPRR criteria and construction phasing, staging
and methods that minimize impacts to UPRR to
the greatest extent possible.
Due to significant UPRR concerns with the
preliminary design for the Westside Wye Shoofly
from the environmental phase work by others,
JMA led an alternatives analysis with significant
UPRR engagement that resulted in a consensus
for a feasible approach for the final design
that simplified the construction phasing of the
highly spaced constrained site. The JMA team
was also engaged by TPZP to prepare other
elements of the design related to UPRR, including
modifications to 2 temporary at-grade crossings
and 1 permanent reconfigured crossing.
The downtown shoofly was completed in
January 2022 and the Westside Wye shoofly was
completed in May 2022.
KEY STAFF:
• Jon Marshall, PE – Design Manager
• Mohammed Abushaban, PE – Rail Design
Lead
• Zhaoyang Wang, MSc, PE - Civil Engineer
OWNER REFERENCE:
• California High-Speed Rail Authority
• James Labanowski, PE – Railroad/Utility
Manager
• 770 L St., Ste 620 Sacramento, CA 95814
• [email protected]
• 916.669.6634
PROJECT STATUS:
• Design - 2019
• Construction - 2022
COST OF SERVICES :
• Design - $1,140,000
CONSTRUCTION COST:
• Shooflies - $40M+
• At-Grade Crossings & Utilities - $10M+
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Enabled the construction of 4
underpasses of UPRR required to build
CA High-Speed Rail.
• Early UPRR engagement identified
specific constraints to shoofly associated
crossings, leading to early development
of solutions that minimized impacts to
UPRR for time and cost savings.
CA HIGH-SPEED RAIL CP1 - UPRR SHOOFLY DESIGN
| FRESNO, CA
Dowtown Fresno Shoofly in Operation
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COST, SCHEDULE & DEADLINES
6 COST, SCHEDULE & DEADLINES
COST
Attachment A: Cost Proposal
By: JMA Civil
Date: August 11, 2023 Rev 00
JMA Civil AMG
No. Principal
Engineer
Sr. Civil
Engineer
Civil
Engineer
Sr. Project
Engineer
Project Eng/
CAD Tech
Sr. Project
Admin
JMA
Hours
JMA
Labor Fee
JMA
Direct Costs
JMA
Total Fee
Principal
Engineer
Sr. Traffic
Engineer
Transportati
on
Engineering
Project
Admin
C
$320.00 $260.00 $185.00 $145.00 $120.00 $200.00 $350.60 $204.10 $100.12 $110.75 TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
1.1 8 8 8 8 32 $ 6,800 $ 6,800 1
1.2 20 40 16 76 $ 16,120 $ 16,120 6
Total Hours 115 28 0 48 24 0 8 108 7 0 0 0
Total Labor Fee $ 25,374 $ 8,960 $ - $ 8,880 $ 3,480 $ - $ 1,600 $ 22,920 $ 22,920 $ 2,454 $ - $ - $ - Total Direct Expenses $ - $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 25,374 $ 22,920
TASK 2: QUIET ZONE EVALUATION
2.1 2 16 24 24 66 $ 11,880 $ 11,880 6 2
2.2 2 24 8 16 50 $ 9,440 $ 9,440 8 48 72 4
2.3 4 2 32 16 16 70 $ 13,240 $ 13,240
Total Hours 587 8 2 72 48 0 56 186 8 54 72 6
Total Labor Fee $ 93,274 $ 2,560 $ 520 $ 13,320 $ 6,960 $ - $ 11,200 $ 34,560 $ 34,560 $ 2,805 $ 11,021 $ 7,209 $ 665 Total Direct Expenses $ 53,860 $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 147,134 $ 34,560
TASK 3: PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
3.1 8 8 40 80 136 $ 23,640 $ 23,640
3.2 2 20 20 42 $ 7,240 $ 7,240 2
3.3 2 2 8 12 $ 2,640 $ 2,640
Total Hours 192 12 10 68 100 0 0 190 2 0 0 0
Total Labor Fee $ 34,221 $ 3,840 $ 2,600 $ 12,580 $ 14,500 $ - $ - $ 33,520 $ 33,520 $ 701 $ - $ - $ - Total Direct Expenses $ - $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 34,221 $ 33,520
TASK 4: FUNDING
4.1 4 6 10 $ 1,940 $ 1,940
4.2 4 4 $ 740 $ 740
4.3 4 4 $ 740 $ 740
Total Hours 68 0 0 12 0 0 6 18 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Fee $ 18,420 $ - $ - $ 2,220 $ - $ - $ 1,200 $ 3,420 $ 3,420 $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Direct Expenses $ - $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 18,420 $ 3,420
TASK 5: QUIET ZONE REPORT
5.1 4 2 64 40 110 $ 19,440 $ 19,440
5.2 4 2 24 16 46 $ 8,560 $ 8,560
5.3 8 16 8 32 $ 6,680 $ 6,680
Total Hours 188 16 4 104 64 0 0 188 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Fee $ 34,680 $ 5,120 $ 1,040 $ 19,240 $ 9,280 $ - $ - $ 34,680 $ 34,680 $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Direct Expenses $ - $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 34,680 $ 34,680
TASK 6: QUIET ZONE ESTABLISHMENT
6.1 4 16 20 $ 4,240 $ 4,240
6.2 4 40 44 $ 8,680 $ 8,680
6.3 24 80 104 $ 22,480 $ 22,480
6.4 4 16 20 $ 4,240 $ 4,240
Total Hours 188 36 0 152 0 0 0 188 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Fee $ 39,640 $ 11,520 $ - $ 28,120 $ - $ - $ - $ 39,640 $ 39,640 $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Direct Expenses $ - $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 39,640 $ 39,640
Grand Total Hours 1338 SubTotal Hours 878
Grand Total Labor $ 245,610 SubTotal Labor $ 168,740
Grand Total Direct Costs $ 53,860 Subtotal Direct Costs $ - Grand Total Fee $ 299,470 SubTotal Fee $ 168,740
Conceptual Designs (8 crossing concepts)
Diagnostic Meeting with Railroad Stakeholders and City Staff (2 days) Draft Report
Final Report
NOI Letter
FRA Public Authority Application
GO88-B Application (6)
NOE Letter
Cost Estimate
Grant Strategy Development
Initial State Grant Application
Initial Federal Grant Application
Presentation of Final Report to City Council
Data Collection
Quiet Zone Analysis and Calculated Quiet Zone Risk Index (QZRI) Traffic, Environmental and Noise Reports
City of Modesto
Modesto Quiet Zone
Hourly Billing Rate
TASK DESCRIPTION
Kick-Off Meeting (1 in-person meeting)
Collaboration Calls (20 virtual meetings)
$ 25,374
$ 147,134
$ 34,221
$ 18,420
$ 34,680
$ 39,640
$ 299,470
TASK DESCRIPTION Total
Grand Total Fee
TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TASK 2: QUIET ZONE EVALUATION
TASK 3: PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
TASK 4: FUNDING
TASK 5: QUIET ZONE REPORT
TASK 6: QUIET ZONE ESTABLISHMENT
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COST, SCHEDULE & DEADLINES
Attachment A: Cost Proposal
By: JMA Civil
Date: August 11, 2023 Rev 00
AMG Anrab Associates
No. Principal
Engineer
Sr. Project
Engineer
Sr. Traffic
Engineer
Project
Engineer
/CAD Tech
Transportati
on
Engineering
Project
Admin
Staff
Category 7
Staff
Category 8
Consultant
Hours
Consultant
Labor Fee
Consultant
Reimb.
Consultant Total
Fee
President Consultant
Hours
Consultant
Labor Fee
Consultant
Reimb.
Consultant Total
Fee
$350.60 $238.77 $204.10 $171.53 $100.12 $110.75 $70.00 $80.00 $300.00 TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
1.1 1 1 $ 351 $ 351 0 $ - $ -
1.2 6 6 $ 2,104 $ 2,104 0 $ - $ -
0 $ - $ -
Total Hours 115 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0
Total Labor Fee $ 25,374 $ 2,454 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 2,454 $ 2,454 $ - $ - $ - Total Direct Expenses $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 25,374 $ 2,454 $ -
TASK 2: QUIET ZONE EVALUATION
2.1 6 2 8 $ 1,446 $ 6,000 $ 7,446 0 $ - $ -
2.2 8 48 72 4 132 $ 20,253 $ 20,253 0 $ - $ -
2.3 0 $ - $ - 0 $ - $ -
0 $ - $ -
Total Hours 587 8 0 54 0 72 6 0 0 140 0 0
Total Labor Fee $ 93,274 $ 2,805 $ - $ 11,021 $ - $ 7,209 $ 665 $ - $ - $ 21,699 $ 21,699 $ - $ - $ - Total Direct Expenses $ 53,860 $ 6,000 $ 6,000 $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 147,134 $ 27,699 $ -
TASK 3: PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
3.1 0 $ - $ - 0 $ - $ -
3.2 2 2 $ 701 $ 701 0 $ - $ -
3.3 0 $ - $ - 0 $ - $ -
0 $ - $ -
Total Hours 192 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Total Labor Fee $ 34,221 $ 701 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 701 $ 701 $ - $ - $ - Total Direct Expenses $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 34,221 $ 701 $ -
TASK 4: FUNDING
4.1 0 $ - $ - 20 20 $ 6,000 $ 6,000
4.2 0 $ - $ - 15 15 $ 4,500 $ 4,500
4.3 0 $ - $ - 15 15 $ 4,500 $ 4,500
0 $ - $ -
Total Hours 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 50
Total Labor Fee $ 18,420 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 Total Direct Expenses $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 18,420 $ - $ 15,000
TASK 5: QUIET ZONE REPORT
5.1 0 $ - $ - 0 $ - $ -
5.2 0 $ - $ - 0 $ - $ -
5.3 0 $ - $ - 0 $ - $ -
0 $ - $ - 0 $ - $ -
Total Hours 188 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Fee $ 34,680 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Direct Expenses $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 34,680 $ - $ -
TASK 6: QUIET ZONE ESTABLISHMENT
6.1 0 $ - $ - 0 $ - $ -
6.2 0 $ - $ - 0 $ - $ -
6.3 0 $ - $ - 0 $ - $ -
6.4 0 $ - $ - 0 $ - $ -
0 $ - $ -
Total Hours 188 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Fee $ 39,640 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Direct Expenses $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 39,640 $ - $ -
Grand Total Hours 1338 SubTotal Hours 149 SubTotal Hours 50 Grand Total Labor $ 245,610 SubTotal Labor $ 24,855 SubTotal Labor $ 15,000 Grand Total Direct Costs $ 53,860 Subtotal Direct Costs $ 6,000 SubTotal Direct $ - Grand Total Fee $ 299,470 SubTotal Fee $ 30,855 SubTotal Fee $ 15,000 Conceptual Designs (8 crossing concepts)
Diagnostic Meeting with Railroad Stakeholders and City Staff (2 days) Draft Report
Final Report
NOI Letter
FRA Public Authority Application
GO88-B Application (6)
NOE Letter
Cost Estimate
Grant Strategy Development
Initial State Grant Application
Initial Federal Grant Application
Presentation of Final Report to City Council
Data Collection
Quiet Zone Analysis and Calculated Quiet Zone Risk Index (QZRI) Traffic, Environmental and Noise Reports
City of Modesto
Modesto Quiet Zone
Hourly Billing Rate
TASK DESCRIPTION
Kick-Off Meeting (1 in-person meeting)
Collaboration Calls (20 virtual meetings)
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31 COST, SCHEDULE & DEADLINES
COST, SCHEDULE & DEADLINES
Attachment A: Cost Proposal
By: JMA Civil
Date: August 11, 2023 Rev 00
Sapphos Environmental Inc
No. Principal Manager Supervisor
Senior
Technical
Editor/Grap
hic Designer
Team
Lead/Accou
ntant
Specialist Coordintor Analyst Consultant
Hours
Consultant
Labor Fee
Consultant
Reimb.
Consultant Total
Fee
$375.00 $215.00 $180.00 $140.00 $80.00 $125.00 $95.00 $75.00 TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
1.1 0 $ - $ -
1.2 0 $ - $ -
Total Hours 115 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Fee $ 25,374 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Direct Expenses $ - $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 25,374 $ -
TASK 2: QUIET ZONE EVALUATION
2.1 0 $ - $ 23,930 $ 23,930
2.2 18 40 8 20 20 60 60 35 261 $ 37,015 $ 23,930 $ 60,945
2.3 0 $ - $ -
0 $ - $ -
Total Hours 587 18 40 8 20 20 60 60 35 261
Total Labor Fee $ 93,274 $ 6,750 $ 8,600 $ 1,440 $ 2,800 $ 1,600 $ 7,500 $ 5,700 $ 2,625 $ 37,015 $ 37,015 Total Direct Expenses $ 53,860 $ 47,860 $ 47,860
Task Total Fee $ 147,134 $ 84,875
TASK 3: PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
3.1 0 $ - $ -
3.2 0 $ - $ -
3.3 0 $ - $ -
Total Hours 192 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Fee $ 34,221 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Direct Expenses $ - $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 34,221 $ -
TASK 4: FUNDING
4.1 0 $ - $ -
4.2 0 $ - $ -
4.3 0 $ - $ -
Total Hours 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Fee $ 18,420 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Direct Expenses $ - $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 18,420 $ -
TASK 5: QUIET ZONE REPORT
5.1 0 $ - $ -
5.2 0 $ - $ -
5.3 0 $ - $ -
0 $ - $ -
Total Hours 188 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Fee $ 34,680 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Direct Expenses $ - $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 34,680 $ -
TASK 6: QUIET ZONE ESTABLISHMENT
6.1 0 $ - $ -
6.2 0 $ - $ -
6.3 0 $ - $ -
6.4 0 $ - $ -
Total Hours 188 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Labor Fee $ 39,640 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Direct Expenses $ - $ - $ -
Task Total Fee $ 39,640 $ -
Grand Total Hours 1338 SubTotal Hours 261
Grand Total Labor $ 245,610 SubTotal Labor $ 37,015
Grand Total Direct Costs $ 53,860 SubTotal Direct $ 47,860 Grand Total Fee $ 299,470 SubTotal Fee $ 84,875
City of Modesto
Modesto Quiet Zone
Hourly Billing Rate
TASK DESCRIPTION
Kick-Off Meeting (1 in-person meeting)
Collaboration Calls (20 virtual meetings)
Data Collection
Quiet Zone Analysis and Calculated Quiet Zone Risk Index (QZRI) Traffic, Environmental and Noise Reports
Cost Estimate
Grant Strategy Development
Initial State Grant Application
Initial Federal Grant Application
Presentation of Final Report to City Council
NOI Letter
FRA Public Authority Application
GO88-B Application (6)
NOE Letter
Conceptual Designs (8 crossing concepts)
Diagnostic Meeting with Railroad Stakeholders and City Staff (2 days) Draft Report
Final Report
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Schedule
32 ID Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors
1 City of Modesto Quiet Zone Feasibility Study 53 wks Mon 8/28/23 Fri 8/30/24 2 Phase 1 - Quiet Zone Feasibility Study 17 wks Mon 8/28/23 Fri 12/22/23 3 Activiy 1 - Preliminary Investigations/Risk Index Update and Review 10.2 wks Mon 8/28/23 Mon 11/6/23 4 Notice to Proceed 1 day Mon 8/28/23 Mon 8/28/23
5 Data Collection (ADT & Ped Count, Sound Study) 2 wks Tue 8/29/23 Mon 9/11/23 4 6 Traffic, Environmental and Noise Reports 8 wks Tue 9/12/23 Mon 11/6/23 5 7 Quiet Zone Analysis 4 wks Tue 8/29/23 Mon 9/25/23 4SS,5FF+2 wks 8 Activity 2 - Coordination with Governing Entities/Diagnostic Meeting 9.6 wks Tue 8/29/23 Thu 11/2/23 9 Conceptual Design 4 wks Tue 8/29/23 Mon 9/25/23 4,7FF 10 Stakeholder Design Review 2 wks Tue 9/26/23 Mon 10/9/23 9 11 Pre-Site Diagnostic Meeting 1 day Tue 10/10/23 Tue 10/10/23 10 12 Site Diagnostic Meeting 2 days Wed 10/11/23 Thu 10/12/23 11 13 Revised Concept Plans 1 wk Fri 10/13/23 Thu 10/19/23 12 14 Stakeholder Design Review 2 wks Fri 10/20/23 Thu 11/2/23 13 15 Activity 3 - Quiet Zone Report and City Council Presentation 9.2 wks Fri 10/20/23 Fri 12/22/23 16 Draft Report 4 wks Fri 10/20/23 Thu 11/16/23 14FF+1
wk,13,6FF+1 wk
17 City Submittal/Review 2 wks Fri 11/17/23 Thu 11/30/23 16 18 Final Report 1 wk Fri 12/1/23 Thu 12/7/23 17
19 City Submittal/Review 2 wks Fri 12/8/23 Thu 12/21/23 18 20 Presentation of Final Report to City Council 1 day Fri 12/22/23 Fri 12/22/23 19 21 Phase 2 - Quiet Zone Establishment 32 wks Mon 1/22/24 Fri 8/30/24 22 Activiy 4 - Notice of Intent 60 days Mon 1/22/24 Fri 4/12/24 20FS+4 wks 23 Draft GO88-B Application 6 wks Mon 4/15/24 Fri 5/24/24 22 24 Stakeholder Review 4 wks Mon 5/27/24 Fri 6/21/24 23
25 Final GO88-B Application 2 wks Mon 6/24/24 Fri 7/5/24 24 26 CPUC Application Review and Approval 6 wks Mon 7/8/24 Fri 8/16/24 25 27 Activity 5 - Notice of Establishment 2 wks Mon 8/19/24 Fri 8/30/24 26 Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Qtr 3, 2023 Qtr 4, 2023 Qtr 1, 2024 Qtr 2, 2024 Qtr 3, 2024 Qtr 4, 2024 Task
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CITY OF Modesto
QUIET ZONE FEASIBILITY STUDY