Opening of Proposal - Coal Line Trail Phase I Proj No. 115-063 - Lawson-Fisher Assoc. P.C.

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South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase I) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive (Des. No. 1401810) | Page 9LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE The Diamond Avenue Reconstruction Project, Phase I consisted of a full reconstruction of the Riverside Drive/Angela Boulevard Intersection. The reconstruction included full-depth pavement replacement, new storm drainage, installation of a roundabout, Conspan structure, retention basin and green outfall treatments, manufactured stone retaining walls and installation of a pedestrian/bike path near the Notre Dame Campus. The pedestrian/bike path included features such as handrails, architectural brick and pillar treatments, and access ramps with specific signage. Field adjustments to the drainage and path features enhanced the final product and client satisfaction. A challenging feature of the project included a highly active adjacent neighborhood which, during Notre Dame home games, experiences elevated levels of traffic. The use of Google Documents software and public daily blogs allowed the project supervisor to provide real time project updates to the public including access and maintenance of traffic issues. Additionally, it allowed the City of South Bend to track quantities, change orders, budget and overall project status in real time. LFA was heavily involved in coordinating the Maintenance of Traffic set-up for the construction area for home game weekends. This coordination included interaction and planning with the South Bend Police Department, Engineering, and the general public. Utilizing the internet based application allowed LFA to effectively communicate with the general public during these high traffic time periods. Diamond Avenue City of South Bend, Indiana Client: City of South Bend Cost: $3.1 million Key Staff: Paul Hummel, Don Dietz Project Manager: Toy Villa Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C. was selected by St. Joseph County to perform construction inspection services for an extension of the LaSalle Trail multi-use path between Cleveland Road and Darden Road. This section of trail is approximately 1/2 mile in length, along a straight and generally level section of an old railroad right-of-way and includes crossings of both Cleveland Road and Juday Creek. The high volume of traffic along Cleveland Road made an uncontrolled pedestrian and bicycle crossing hazardous. The plans included a High intensity Activated CrosswalK (HAWK) pedestrian crossing at this location. The HAWK signal is pedestrian activated and coordinated with the nearby traffic signal located at the intersection of S.R. 933 and Cleveland Road. The curve on Cleveland road west of the crossing made visibility of the HAWK signal difficult. During construction, LFA coordinated with St. Joseph County and INDOT to add a flashing beacon at the beginning of the curve to warn motorists of the upcoming activated HAWK signal. LFA performed inspection of the construction activities that included testing of subgrade, portland cement concrete pavement and modular block retaining wall. The existing railroad bridge over Juday Creek was utilized by rehabilitating the structure with new wooden decking and handrails. LFA prepared and submitted the Final Construction Record at the end of construction. LaSalle Trail St. Joseph County, Indiana Client: St. Joseph County Cost: $441,000 Key Staff: Paul Hummel, Jon "Ric" Riemke Project Manager: Jessica Clark, PE Key Relevant Project Aspects • Multi-Use Path Construction • Significant Utility Relocations • Significant Client and Public Communication and Coordination Efforts • Road Reconstruction