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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening of Proposals - Coal Line Trail, Phase III Proj No. 123-007 - Lochmueller GroupCOAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 CITY OF SOUTH BEND Des. No. 2201235 RESPONSIBLE OFFICE Lochmueller Group 112 W. Jefferson Blvd. Suite 500 South Bend, IN 46601 AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATOR Jessica J. Clark, PE jclark@lochgroup.com 574.286.8074 PROJECT MANAGER Barbie Swihart-Stutzman, PE bstutzman@lochgroup.com 574.202.4491 URBAN TRAIL EXPERIENCE We understand what cities want when it comes to urban paths and connector trails. We have designed numerous multi- modal transportation projects including urban trails offering vital connections to important resources for citizens. Recently, we have contributed to regional trail systems in the cities of Greenfleld, Goshen, and La Porte. CITY OF SOUTH BEND | Des. No. 2201235 | March 14, 2023 COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 A CREATIVE APPROACH Lochmueller’s Senior Landscape Architect, Laurel Harrington, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP BD+C, Lead Trail Design Engineer Ryan Clark, PE, and our Historian / Cultural Resources Specialist, Hannah Blad, will collaborate on a plan that enhances the health of the community, infuses the length of trail with historic and cultural context, and offers a beautiful and calming streetscape for the neighborhood to enjoy. Lochmueller Group (Lochmueller) is pleased to present this Letter of Intent to the City of South Bend for Phase 3 of the Coal Line Trail. Our urban trail planning, design, and engineering services are perfectly suited to meet every expectation you have for this project. In fact, we know this path provides more than just a healthy walk through the neighborhood. Because Phase 3 culminates at the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Center at College Street and Linden Avenue, it will provide a vital connection to important resources the neighborhood desires. Our local offlce is ready and excited to be a part of this transformation that will improve urban trail access for all of South Bend ’s citizens. Let’s get started! LOCHMUELLER GROUP | CITY OF SOUTH BEND COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 2 REBECCA MAENHOUT, PE CITY OF SOUTH BEND PROJECT ENGINEER PROJECT TEAM JESSICA CLARK, PE NORTHERN INDIANA REGIONAL LEADER BARBIE SWIHART-STUTZMAN, PE PROJECT MANAGER DALE WILLS CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW DESIGN TEAM Ryan Clark, Team Lead, PE Howard Berberick, PE Dan Mochen, EI Marc Oakley, EI UTILITY & RAILROAD COORDINATION Jeremy Ross Jayson Earleywine, PE* CULTURAL RESOURCES Hannah Blad PUBLIC OUTREACH Nicole Minton Jessica Clark, PE LIGHTING / SIGNALS Nathan Nohren, PE, PTOE Jayson Earleywine, PE* TITLE RESEARCH TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY Kevin Johnson, PS Ed Slaton, PS Ron Cunningham* Rodney Kelly, PS* COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 YOUR PROJECT MANAGER, BARBIE, WILL BE LOCHMUELLER | 95% 5.2, 6.1, 8.1 ETICA | 5% 6.1, 12.2 Your First Point of Contact Available 24 Hours via Email/Phone Flexible to Schedule/Prioritize Changes Lochmueller has the ✓ EXPERIENCE ✓ CREATIVITY ✓ CAPACITY URBAN TRAIL DESIGN Laurel Harrington PLA, ASLA, LEED AP BD+C BICYCLE / PED PLANNING Kevin Neill, AICP ENVIRONMENTAL DOC PREP—CE C.J. Cunningham *DBE = Etica LOCHMUELLER GROUP | CITY OF SOUTH BEND COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT BARBIE SWIHART-STUTZMAN, PE | PROJECT MANAGER Barbie Swihart-Stutzman, PM, is one of Lochmueller’s most versatile engineers, with over 17 years of experience spanning the project development process from feasibility studies through contract letting. She has developed specialized expertise in designing urban thoroughfares, trails, maintenance-of-traffic (MOT), sanitary and storm sewers, erosion control, utility coordination, construction cost estimation, plan preparation, and documentation. Lochmueller has confidence in Barbie to manage the Coal Line Trail Phase 3 project from design to completion. + CHESSIE TRAIL* | City of La Porte | Project Engineer + NINTH STREET TRAIL* | City of Goshen | Project Engineer + RILEY TRAIL* | City of Greenfleld | Project Manager + COLD SPRING TRAIL | City of Indianapolis | Project Engineer + RIVERSIDE TRAIL, PHASE II | City of South Bend | Project Engineer + LINCOLN WAY WEST ROAD REDESIGN | City of South Bend | Project Engineer RELEVANT,VERSATILE, & LOCAL URBAN TRAIL, PARK, & ROADWAY PROJECT EXPERIENCE *Please see page 11 for more details about these projects + BS, Civil Engineering, Tri-State University, Angola, IN, 2005 + Professional Engineer: IN + INDOT Certifled Site Manager + INDOT Certifled PE/PS Training + INDOT Certifled Technician Testing + INDOT Certifled Utility Coordinator + LPA Consultant Project Manager Certiflcation NINTH STREET TRAIL | CITY OF GOSHEN Lochmueller provided design services for the historic renovation of Leeper Park, South Bend’s oldest park. Careful attention was made to restore the paths and landscaping to George Kessler’s original design. BARBIE SWIHART-STUTZMAN, PE Project elements included: + Restoration and Installation of the Historic Studebaker Fountain + Riverbank Overlook + Trafflc Calming + Pond Removal + Updated ADA Pathways + Formal Garden and Landscaping + Lighting Design $2.2M | LET DATE APRIL 2019 + Design Services + ADA Pathways + Trafflc Calming + Historic Elements + Public Outreach PROJECT RELEVANCY LEEPER PARK | CITY OF SOUTH BEND LOCHMUELLER GROUP | CITY OF SOUTH BEND COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 4 Ryan Clark, PE | Lead Trail Design Engineer BS Civil Engineering, Purdue University Ryan has 25 years of transportation design, trafflc, safety, and project management experience. He is proflcient in developing plans for state and local projects. He has led multiple teams for urban trail design in St. Joseph County and neighboring counties. Ryan will lead the roadway team and be responsible for the Coal Line Trail path layout and design. + CHESSIE TRAIL* | City of La Porte, Project Manager + NINTH STREET TRAIL* | City of Goshen, Project Manager C.J. Cunningham | Environmental Document Preparation—CE BUPD, Urban Planning & Design, Ball State University C.J. has16 years of experience in urban planning and environmental services. He has authored over 100 approved NEPA documents for INDOT and LPA projects. This experience enabled him to become an expert on INDOT environmental policy and provide you with invaluable insight on the best strategies to manage the NEPA delivery process and schedule. + AUTEN TRAIL | St. Joseph County + ADAMS TRAIL, Phase I & II | St. Joseph County & Friends of Granger Paths KEY STAFF *Please see page 11 for more details about these projects Jessica Clark, PE | Northern Indiana Regional Leader BS Civil Engineering, Purdue University Jessica brings over 25 years of leadership to this project. She has successfully managed 12 trail projects spanning over 10 miles with a combined construction cost of $8.5M construction cost. She will assist with the Public Outreach for Phase 3 of the Coal Line Trail project. Local LPA-Federal Aid project experience includes: + ADAMS TRAIL, Phase I & II | St. Joseph County & Friends of Granger Paths + LASALLE TRAIL, Phase I, II, & III | St. Joseph County Parks Laurel Harrington, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP BD+C | Landscape Architecture BLA, Landscape Architecture, Michigan State University School of Architecture Kevin Neill, AICP | Bicycle / Ped Planner Master of City & Regional Planning, University of Memphis Laurel’s expertise lies in developing designs to help communities achieve their goals through bicycle and pedestrian master planning, complete streets, streetscapes, feasibility studies, landscape architecture, and implementation of active transportation projects. Laurel brings over 30 years of experience in trail design to this project. Please see page 12 for Laurel’s project experience Kevin is a transportation planner with a passion for fostering healthy and active communities. From statewide bicycle and pedestrian master plans to regional trail plans to corridor studies, Kevin is skilled at integrating active mobility into existing transportation networks. Laurel and Kevin bring added value to you with their urban design, bicycle / ped planning, and implementation backgrounds LOCHMUELLER GROUP | CITY OF SOUTH BEND COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 5 COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 TRAILHEAD LINCOLN WAY WEST & WILBUR STREET Crossing at existing signalized intersection requires Accessible Pedestrian Signals PROJECT MAP A FIRST LOOK COMMERCIAL NODE Existing businesses and future redevelopment incentives exist with enhanced visibility to trail users and contribute to trail-user safety, plus compliments the Near West Side Neighborhood Gateway. BADUR HOUSE SIDE YARD Probability of a Full Section 106 Review is LOW if path is adjacent to side yard. BADUR HOUSE MATURE TREES Run along west side of street BRICK PAVED STREET Brick street begins at Werwinski. Full Section 106 probability trigger is low. ROUTE C: LWW TO COLLEGE Full Section 106 probable by locating path adjacent to Bottling House ROUTE B: LWW TO RR ROW Route avoids Full Section 106 Trigger OVERHEAD ELECTRIC UTILITY POLES Run along east side of street CROSSING REQUIREMENTS Curb ramps and crosswalks are necessary at EACH PATH CROSSING, which may require temporary or permanent ROW to construct. ROUTE A: WILBUR TO RUPEL Narrow ROW is a distinct challenge for this possible path route. EXISTING SIGNALIZED SECTION CURB RAMPS & CROSSWALKS STATE CLEAN-UP SITE LEAKING UNDERGROUND TANK HISTORIC PROPERTY COAL LINE TRAIL CONNECTION ROUTE A CONNECTION ROUTE B CONNECTION ROUTE C RR ROW OPTION COLLEGE STREET OPTION COMMERCIAL NODE THE DREAM CENTER DEMOLISHED INDIANA GLASS SITE & SOUTH BEND BREWING ASSOCIATION BUILDINGS + Notable Property + Brownfleld Property + National Historic Register: Full Section 106 Probable Trigger BOTTLING HOUSE 5 MID-BLOCK CROSSINGS Along Railroad ROW LOCHMUELLER GROUP | CITY OF SOUTH BEND COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 6 PROJECT APPROACH The project involves the evaluation of the location for and design of a 10’-12’ wide, 0.6 mile multi-use path, from the existing Coal Line Trail trailhead at Lincoln Highway (Lincoln Way West - LWW) and Wilber Street to the proposed Dream Center at Linden Avenue and College Street. South Bend envisions this path to be accessible for people of all ages and abilities who are walking, riding, and rolling. Phases 1 and 2 of the trail are located in the former railroad right-of-way (ROW) where the land use developed adjacent to and separate from the tracks. Phase 3 integrates the trail into the Historic Near West Side neighborhood where the design must factor in safety and privacy concerns. This team understands the importance of the public involvement approach to educate, communicate, listen, document, and act. THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT The Coal Line Trail is a linear park for extension into the Near West Side neighborhood south of LWW. This is the gateway connection to a new community center, The Dream Center, that will anchor the south end of the path. The neighborhood context of the path introduces added challenges and constraints as compared to the previous two phases. We understand the City is considering the following options: OPTION 1 Alignment along College Street on the east side or west side. OPTION 2 Alignment within the railroad ROW mid-block between North Brookfleld Street and College Street. MATURE TREES & ELEVATED LAWN Large mature trees in the lawn as well as an elevated lawn pose design consideration for the west side of the street trail path. BRICK STREET MEETS ASPHALT Brick street merges with asphalt at College & Fassnacht. This south view shows the existing road condition as well as on-street parking considerations. UTILITY POLES Overhead electric lines are primarily located on the east side and are barriers to connectivity without ROW acquisition. COLLEGE STREET LOOKING SOUTH AT FASSNACHT COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 APPROACH Both options must address important accessibility considerations around the path’s adjacency to homes, safe crossings, trafflc calming, and privacy. The College Street alignment brings additional considerations such as: + On-street Parking & Trash Pick-Up + Sidewalk Connections and Curb Ramps + Driveways, Steps, & Stoops + Utility poles & Underground Utilities + Businesses & Business Parking Public involvement is critically important for this project due to the neighborhood context, signiflcance as a Crossway Trails regional connection, and as the potential for future path extensions to the south. LOCHMUELLER GROUP | CITY OF SOUTH BEND COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 7 EXISTING CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT Lochmueller’s team will assess the existing conditions of curbs, parallel sidewalks, and drainage and provide recommendations with estimates for replacement of damaged, or non-existent, curb, sidewalk, and storm sewer construction. TRAIL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS The design guidance in the NACTO Urban Street Guide for multi-use paths in low-speed urban settings recommends a 5’ buffer between the curb and the edge of the path. The preservation of the on-street parking also provides a good buffer for trail users and the 5’ buffer remains necessary to allow space for car doors to swing open without interfering with safe passage for trail users. TRAIL AMENITIES The team will incorporate trail- user amenities such as benches, wayflnding, branding, dog waste stations and other amenities compatible with the previous phases and meeting the needs of the neighborhood. With a tight, linear corridor, the design team will look for creative ways to provide amenities with multiple purposes such as a wayflnding bench or signage as sculpture. There are many inspirations for interpretive graphics such as the historic Lincoln Highway, the Coal Line Railroad, and the history of the Near West Side neighborhood. The design of Phase 3 can help reinforce the message of The Dream Center and build a southern gateway to the City’s trail network. PROJECT APPROACH DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS BY SEGMENT The RFP indicates the path will generally follow College Street south to the The Dream Center. MACOG ’s GIS website shows rail ROW south of LWW, however a few adjacent property owners are “using” the area and may oppose this route. While we considered this option and are open to discussing this with the City if desired, our proposal focuses on the potential alignment options on College Street. WILBER STREET at LINCOLN WAY WEST Phase 3 begins at the northeast corner of Wilber and LWW where the existing path terminates at this signalized intersection. From initial impressions, it appears path-users will have the best visibility crossing Wilbur, north of LWW, and then crossing LWW on its western approach. Although pedestrian pushbuttons exist at the southeast corner, pedestrian signal heads do not. With nearly 15,000 vehicles per day here, we recommend new pedestrian countdown heads and other safe crossing measures. TRAIL DESIGN, REQUIREMENTS, & CONSIDERATIONS LOOKING NORTH FROM LINDEN AVENUE LOCHMUELLER GROUP | CITY OF SOUTH BEND COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 8 RUPEL STREET to WERWINSKI STREET Challenges & Considerations (west side): + Room for shared-use path + Potential pedestrian/bike confiicts with existing businesses & residential accesses & alley + Valley Transmission appears to store vehicles/equipment on the sidewalk Challenges & Considerations (east side): + Recent removal of Indiana Glass/Classic Boutique building opens up site for future trail-oriented design + Utility relocations are likely & require a curb barrier and buffer for the path + Standing water Just north of Werwinski, the brick pavers are exposed and drainage appears to be limited or non-existent. Rehabilitating the brick paver segments will ease path construction, promote positive drainage, and offer a higher quality project for the neighborhood. Coordination with Valley Transmission may encourage maintaining a clear path area. PROJECT APPROACH LINCOLN WAY WEST / WILBER STREET CONNECTIONS to COLLEGE There are three connection routes from the LWW intersection to College Street. Refer to the map on page 5 for an outline of the proposed routes. ROUTE A Wilbur to LWW to Rupel to College Existing buildings limit the space available to integrate a path. ROUTE B LWW to RR ROW to Rupel to College Additional space for path elements, such as benches and storm water detention. ROUTE C LWW to College Sufflcient space, but highly probable the route will trigger a Full Section 106 Review due to Bottling House site. WERWINSKI STREET to LONGLEY AVENUE Challenges & Considerations: + Brick pavers & patching with intermittent curbing & a wide gutter pan + West side’s Temple Tree Service’s screen fence extends the entire block. It leans toward the street & is in poor condition + East side has an overhead electric utility, multiple drives, and an alley The west side provides more available room with fewer confiicts. LONGLEY AVENUE to FASSNACHT AVENUE Similar considerations as the block between Werwinski and Longley. While potential space exists behind the east pole line for the path, the clear offset from the ROW and from the utility poles may be insufflcient. The west side appears to be the better option for path placement. FASSNACHT AVENUE to SIBLEY AVENUE Challenges & Considerations: + Reduced curb height on both sides + Recent HMA overlay in good condition, does not require rehabilitation + Existing sidewalks in average to poor condition + East side utility poles remain a confiict + Locating path on east side will impact driveway and existing steps to home + Locating path on west side requires removal of mature trees The west side alignment again has advantages over the east side in this segment. SIBLEY AVENUE to FLORENCE AVENUE East Challenges & Considerations: + Buildings & yards are elevated from the sidewalk grade + Likely require low retaining walls to avoid grading impacts on private property + Coordination required for building frontages with steps, walls, and drives + East side utility poles are located just behind the curb COLLEGE STREET LOCHMUELLER GROUP | CITY OF SOUTH BEND COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 9 PROJECT APPROACH Dale Wills has served as Lochmueller’s Resident Project Representative on flve LPA-Federal Aid Trail projects and three recent South Bend projects. His attention to detail, ability to visualize the effectiveness of a design and detect constructability concerns from the plan sheet have proven to save time and minimize additional costs. QA / QC Lochmueller performs and documents independent peer reviews for both draft and flnal project delivery submissions. Reviewers provide memorandums to the PM who ensure completion of any noted corrections and sign the memorandum to document completion. CONSTRUCTABILITY REVIEW Using our in-house construction inspection team to review bid plans allows our designers to include details and speciflcations proven to be successful while eliminating any unsuccessful and costly ones. This collaborative approach is one of the beneflts Lochmueller brings to our clients through a “down the hall” ability to discuss project details with a wide variety of professionals. UTILITY COORDINATION Coal Line Trail Phase 3 requires careful utility coordination between agencies, businesses, and residents. To prevent delays and costly redesigns, it is important to begin utility coordination early in development and maintain constant communication throughout construction. An 811 request for a list of area utilities yielded: + AEP Electric + AT&T & Windstream Communications + Choice Light, CenturyLink, & Metro Fibernet Fiber Optic + Comcast North Cable + NIPSCO Gas + City of South Bend Sewer & Water Identifying challenges and confiicts upfront beneflts the route alternative analysis and helps reduce possible relocation costs, change orders, and schedule delays. ROW Existing parcel data indicates there is a consistent 66-foot ROW along College Street, inclusive of the sidewalks on both sides. Since ROW services are not a pre-qualiflcation in the RFP, we deduce the City desires to limit the trail ’s development impacts within existing street or former railroad ROW. Typically, INDOT requires a temporary easement to approximately 5’ beyond the limits of construction for driveway reconstruction. There are also a few step and stoop conditions adjacent to the ROW that may also be impacted and require temporary easements or minor modiflcations. If necessary, our team is qualifled and ready to deliver these services! FLORENCE AVENUE to LINDEN AVENUE: THE DREAM CENTER The flnal segment of the alignment is the gateway to The Dream Center. East-Side Challenges & Considerations: + Residences with existing landscaping wall & fencing adjacent to sidewalk + Street trees intersect the overhead electric lines + Commercial building on northeast side of Linden is tight up against the ROW The west side of the street has a fiatter grade, vacant lots and fewer overhead electrical confiicts. When completed, the entrance of The Dream Center building will be located at the southeast corner of College and Linden. A western path alignment would cross Linden north-south and then cross east-west on College. Safety countermeasures, such as raised crosswalks, at this fully improved intersection will be highly important to accommodate people of all ages and abilities walking, riding, and rolling. LOCHMUELLER GROUP | CITY OF SOUTH BEND COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 10 DRIVING THE CRITICAL PATH The most common challenges for LPA -Federal Aid projects are ENVIRONMENTAL and potential ROW impacts. As is the case on all federally funded LPA projects, Phase 3 of the Coal Line Trail will require the completion of an environmental document evaluating the project’s impacts on the cultural and natural environments. Lochmueller’s in-house environmental and cultural resources team will work with our design team to ensure the environmental document encompasses all the necessary supporting studies to properly evaluate the proposed path. ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS SUMMARY + NEPA Document / Categorical Exclusion (CE) – Level 1 + Alternatives Screening + Section 106, MPPA Documentation + Public Involvement: Key Stakeholder Engagement prior to design & Public Information Meetings prior to flnal CE Lochmueller will engage key stakeholders with an invested interest in the outcome of this project to ensure their residential, business, and community needs are met to the greatest extent. PERMIT SUMMARY Construction Stormwater General Permit (formerly known as a Rule 5 Permit) PRIMARY CONSIDERATIONS Lochmueller’s primary environmental approach goal is to manage the project schedule in a manner ensuring successful, timely project delivery. Two critical factors affecting the overall project schedule include: CULTURAL RESOURCES Comprehensive cultural resource impact evaluations, known as “Full Section 106” investigations, can take 12-15 months to complete, and their approval must precede submission of the Draft CE. Lochmueller believes a Full Section 106 Investigation will be required if the trail is located immediately in front of the South Bend Brewing Association “Bottling House” located on the west side of College Street, between Rupel and LWW. Other routes will be eligible for review under the Minor Projects Programmatic Agreement (MPPA), thereby saving 6-8 months on the project’s environmental schedule. ROW Any acquisition necessary for the planned improvements typically requires up to 12 months to complete. The schedule below provides 7-10 months while maintaining an August 2025 Letting Date. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS TREE REMOVAL Tree removal must occur between October 1st and March 31st in order to comply with USFWS policies aimed at reducing impacts to endangered bat species. This should be a consideration for any necessary project schedule changes. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Two Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) sites, and three State Cleanup sites are located near the north end of the proposed project. Engagement with INDOT Site Assessment and Management (SAM) will occur early during project development. Additional hazardous material investigations may be necessary to determine if contaminated soils will be encountered during construction. PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE PROJECT APPROACH 8/6/25 Trail Design Environmental ROW* PI Mtg. *Schedule offers up to 7-10 months for acquisition. LOCHMUELLER GROUP | CITY OF SOUTH BEND COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 11 LPA FEDERAL AID PROJECT EXPERIENCE Chessie Trail is a 10-foot wide, 1.1-mile concrete multi-use path through downtown La Porte, which begins at a planned trailhead at an urban intersection. Lochmueller provided design, environmental, railroad coordination, utility coordination, and ROW services for Phase 2. Project elements included: + Railroad crossing improvements including approach, gate reconstruction, pedestrian gates, & “Z” gates or chicanes. + Staged pedestrian crossing with refuge island + Path trailhead, signage, lookouts & other trail amenities added for safety concerns CHESSIE TRAIL PHASE 2 CITY OF LA PORTE NINTH STREET TRAIL CITY OF GOSHEN The Ninth Steet corridor resides in an urban area and includes a railroad. After an EPA Pilot-Brownfleld Area-Wide Plan identifled a need for street redesign, the multi-use path was identifled as the initial project for improvement to be completed. Project elements included: + Green initiatives for stormwater treatment + Multi-use path design to avoid ROW impacts + Raised intersection design for pedestrian crossing & trafflc calming + Public involvement for presentation & discussion of design elements. + Linkage to the Pumpkinvine and Winona Railway Trails RILEY TRAIL CITY OF GREENFIELD The Riley Trail is a 0.7 mile, concrete multi-use trail through downtown Greenfleld which starts and ends at the existing Pennsy Trail, crossing several local and state routes. Project elements included: + Unique design & engineering for each block due to existing conditions, drainage, utilities, & adjacent land + For pedestrian safety, curb lines were pulled in to narrow the roadway + Bumpouts & new curb ramps were placed at intersections + Flashing beacon & Hawk signal + Connectivity with Greenfleld’s heritage sites created opportunity to work with local museum to share the City’s heritage with trail users $1.7M | LET AUGUST 2022 $2.2M | LET NOVEMBER 2022 $1.25M | LET NOVEMBER 2019 + Trail Design + Drainage Design + Utility Coordination + ROW + Public Outreach PROJECT RELEVANCY + Trail Design + Drainage Design + Utility Coordination + Public Outreach PROJECT RELEVANCY + Trail Design + Drainage Design + Utility Coordination + Public Outreach PROJECT RELEVANCY LOCHMUELLER GROUP | CITY OF SOUTH BEND COAL LINE TRAIL PHASE 3 12 URBAN DESIGN LAUREL HARRINGTON PROJECT EXPERIENCE LAUREL HARRINGTON COMPLETE STREETS PLANNER The Grant’s Trail project required extensive coordination with the Steering Committee and stakeholders to establish the best route for a mutli-use path into Downtown Kirkwood from the Gravois Greenway and the Great Rivers Greenway regional network of trails and greenways. LAUREL HARRINGTON PROJECT MANAGER & PLANNER Project elements included: + Multi-use Path + Lighting + Native Plantings + Art Elements + Multiple Route Evaluation + Regional Connectivity + Former Railroad ROW + Railroad Coordination + Public Involvement + Successful TAP Grant PROJECT RELEVANCY GRANT’S TRAIL* CITY OF KIRKWOOD, MO LAUREL HARRINGTON PROJECT MANAGER & PLANNER Project elements included: + Multi-use Path + Roadway & Pedestrian Lighting + Native Prairie Plantings + Branding *These projects were in-progress or completed at a previous firm. OLD OLIVE* CITY OF CREVE COEUR, MO 14TH TO DIAMOND* CITY OF NORTH KANSAS, MO + Multi-use Path + Feasibility Study + Regional Connectivity + Railroad Coordination + DOT Coordination + Public Involvement + Successful TAP Grant PROJECT RELEVANCY + Flexible Section Planning + Regional Connectivity + DOT Coordination + Extensive Utility Coordination + Public Involvement + Successful STP Grant for Intersection Improvements PROJECT RELEVANCY 112 West Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 500 South Bend, Indiana 46601 www.lochgroup.com 100 North Senate Avenue Room N750 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 PHONE: (317) 233-4664 FAX: (317) 233-0891 Eric Holcomb, Governor Michael Smith, Commissioner The Etica Group 7172 N Keystone Ave. Ste. G Indianapolis IN 46240 08/19/2022 Dear Jessica Nickloy Subject:No Change Affidavit This letter confirms receipt of your annual No Change Affidavit and supporting documentation . 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