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South Bend | CE Services for Coal Line Trail Phase IIB (Des # 2200199) in the LaPorte District | Page 11LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. <br />RELEVANT EXPERIENCE <br />The Diamond Avenue Reconstruction Project, Phase I consisted of a full reconstruction <br />of the Riverside Drive/Angela Boulevard Intersection. This project included full-depth <br />pavement replacement, new storm drainage, roundabout <br />installation, Conspan structure, retention basin and green <br />outfall treatments, manufactured stone retaining walls and <br />installation of a pedestrian/bike path near the Notre Dame <br />Campus. The pedestrian/bike path included features such <br />as handrails, architectural brick and pillar treatments, and <br />access ramps with specific signage. Field adjustments to the <br />drainage and path features enhanced the final product and <br />client satisfaction. <br />A challenging feature of the project included a highly active adjacent neighborhood which, <br />during Notre Dame home games, experiences elevated levels of traffic. The use of Google <br />Documents software and public daily blogs allowed the project supervisor to provide <br />real-time project updates to the public including access and maintenance of traffic issues. <br />Additionally, it allowed the City of South Bend to track quantities, change orders, budget and <br />overall project status in real time. LFA was heavily involved in coordinating the Maintenance <br />of Traffic set-up for the construction area for home game weekends. This coordination <br />included interaction and planning with the South Bend Police Department, Engineering, <br />and the general public. Utilizing the Internet-based application allowed LFA to effectively <br />communicate with the general public during these high-traffic time periods. <br />Diamond Avenue <br />City of South Bend, Indiana <br />Client: City of South Bend <br />Cost: $3.1 million <br />Key Staff: Paul Hummel, Don Dietz <br />Project Manager: Toy Villa <br />Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C. was selected by St. Joseph County to perform <br />construction inspection services for an extension of the LaSalle Trail multi-use path <br />between Cleveland Road and Darden Road. This section <br />of trail is approximately 1/2 mile in length, along a straight <br />and generally level section of an old railroad right-of-way <br />and includes crossings of both Cleveland Road and Juday <br />Creek. The high volume of traffic along Cleveland Road <br />made an uncontrolled pedestrian and bicycle crossing <br />hazardous. The plans included a High intensity Activated <br />CrosswalK (HAWK) pedestrian crossing at this location. <br />The HAWK signal is pedestrian activated and coordinated <br />with the nearby traffic signal located at the intersection of <br />SR 933 and Cleveland Road. The curve on Cleveland road west of the crossing made <br />visibility of the HAWK signal difficult. During construction, LFA coordinated with St. <br />Joseph County and INDOT to add a flashing beacon at the beginning of the curve to <br />warn motorists of the upcoming activated HAWK signal. LFA performed inspection of <br />the construction activities that included testing of subgrade, portland cement concrete <br />pavement and modular block retaining wall. The existing railroad bridge over Juday <br />Creek was utilized by rehabilitating the structure with new wooden decking and <br />handrails. LFA prepared and submitted the Final Construction Record at the end of <br />construction. <br />LaSalle Trail <br />St. Joseph County, Indiana <br />Client: St. Joseph County <br />Cost: $441,000 <br />Key Staff: Paul Hummel, Jon "Ric" Riemke <br />Project Manager: Jessica Clark, PE <br />Key Relevant Project Aspects <br /> Multi-Use Path Construction <br /> Significant Utility Relocations <br /> Significant Client and Public Communication <br />and Coordination Efforts <br /> Road Reconstruction