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06 City of South Bend, Indiana | Safe Routes to School (SRTS) – Kennedy Academy | February 14, 2023 DETAILED PROJECT APPROACH TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY For this project, we propose commencing the topographic survey after the feasible and cost-effective pedestrian routes are identified during the upfront work with Volkert, the City and school. Taking this approach will reduce potential re-work or multiple mobilizations, thereby saving time and money during the life of the project. The notice of survey letter mailed during the initial topographic survey phase is often the first time property owners are notified of a project. We take this responsibility and opportunity seriously to get the project started on the right foot. UTILITY COORDINATION Utility Coordination is a key component to this project. Volkert has pulled an 811-design ticket for the project area, and we expect the following utilities to be within the construction area: • AT&T – Distribution (Communication) • Choice Light, Inc. (Fiber Optic) • Comcast North (Cable TV) • Job 8, LLC (Fiber Optic) • Centurylink (Fiber Optic) • MCI (Fiber Optic) • Metro Fibernet, LLC (Fiber Optic) • NIPSCO (Gas) • City South Bend (Sewer, Water) • Windstream (Communications) • Zayo Bandwidth (Fiber Optic) Our utility coordinator for this project is Sara Hutson, PE, PMP. Sara has performed utility coordination on federal-aid projects throughout the state. She knows and understands the process. Based on Sara’s analysis and review of this project, permanent utility relocation’s may be required depending upon the location and route chosen for the sidewalks and new curb ramps. Fire Hydrants and utility poles are often elements that conflict with the new ADA facilities. Analysis of the plans and close coordination with all utility companies will be required. RAILROAD COORDINATION Brian and Sara are both INDOT certified railroad coordinators. We understand the goal of the project will be to not introduce any railroad impacts, however, there are two railroads adjacent to the project area. Norfolk Southern has a rail facility along the southern boundary of the project area and NICTD operates a commuter rail line along the west boundary of the project area. Having certified railroad coordinators on staff will allow our team to quickly provide input to eliminate any potential time delay based on railroad issues. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING & PAVEMENT DESIGN Based on Chapter 107 of the INDOT Design Manual, specifically 107- 2.0m this project will likely be eligible for a Geotechnical Waiver since it will primarily consist of sidewalks and ADA curb ramp improvements. A Request for Geotechnical Waiver will be required along with a set of the Stage 1 Plans. Sidewalks will be designed in accordance with INDOT standard drawings and will not require a separate pavement design. Olive Street school entrance: Curb ramps missing Detectable Warning Surface (DWS), broken curb. Linden & Olive: Curb ramps missing, no Detectable Warning Surface (DWS), slopes exceed maximum allowed.