HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening Of Proposals - Ewing Trail Proj No 125-063 - HWC EngineeringCity of South Bend
Ewing Trail
(Des # 2500053) in the LaPorte District
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
South Bend Board of Public Works
215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Suite 400
South Bend, IN 46601
574-233-0311
bpwbids@southbendin.gov
City of South Bend: Ewing Trail (Des # 2500053) | HWC Engineering 2
HWC was founded in 1989 and has offices in
Hammond, Indianapolis, Terre Haute, New
Albany, Lafayette, Muncie, and North Vernon.
As a full-service consulting firm, we provide
transportation, landscape architecture,
planning, site engineering, water, wastewater,
stormwater, inspection, and survey services for
both the public and private sectors.
HWC has received multiple project awards
from the Indiana Chapter of American
Planning Association (APA-IN), the Indiana
Chapter of the American Society of
Landscape Architects (INASLA), and
has been recognized among the top
five largest engineering firms in the
Indianapolis Business Journal.
Experience + Qualifications
As active civil engineers, landscape architects, and
planners, we understand the value of regional projects
and the importance of such projects as the Ewing Trail.
We are currently leading design efforts for segments of
several Statewide trail projects and would be thrilled to
be a part of the next phase of this visionary trail network
for Northern Indiana.
Our Interest In Your Project
Why we want to work on the Ewing Trail.
Our portfolio of trail planning and design projects is robust. We have worked on everything from big picture regional trail master plans, rural rails-to-trails projects, and urban
pathways navigating tight downtown infrastructure. Recent bike and pedestrian master planning in Delphi, Dillsboro, and Jennings County has broadened our understanding
of safe crossings and bike infrastructure.
We are also experienced with complex permitting and right-of-way issues with projects involving a large amount of property owners such as the Monon Trail widening through
neighborhoods in Indianapolis and the Muscatatuck rail to trail conversion from previous CSX property in North Vernon. Additionally, we are currently navigating complex soil
capping and management strategies as part of the Ohio River Greenway extension in New Albany.
Firm Overview Senior Project Manager +
Main Point of Contact
Josh Grabijas, PE
Project Manager
jgrabijas@hwcengineering.com
517-304-9164
Firm Name
HWC Engineering (HWC)
Responsible Office
2929 Carlson Drive, Suite 305
Hammond, IN 46323
www.hwcengineering.com
317-347-3663
Authorized Negotiator
Scott Wilkinson, PE
Director of Transportation
swilkinson@hwcengineering.com
317-363-0731
Support Office
135 N. Pennsylvania Street, Suite 2800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
www.hwcengineering.com
317-347-3663
HWC recently
completed a fitness
trail at Offutts Park
in Connersville,
Indiana
Officer of the Firm
Terry Baker, Chairman & CEO
tbaker@hwcengineering.com
317-513-0774
City of South Bend: Ewing Trail (Des # 2500053) | HWC Engineering 3
Josh Grabijas, PE
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Scott Kreeger, PE
DESIGN LEAD
HWC Engineering 83%
5.2 Environmental Document Preparation - CE
6.1 Topographic Survey Data Collection
8.1 Non-Complex Roadway Design
11.1 Right of Way Plan Development
12.2 Title Search
16.1 Utility Coordination
Advanced Engineering Services Inc. 10%
7.1 Geotechnical Engineering Services*
WSP USA Inc. 3%
12.1 Project Management for Acquisition Services
Rita Ann Gabriel & Associates, Inc. 2%
12.5 Appraisal Review
Vale Appraisal Group 2%
12.4 Appraisal
CITY OF SOUTH BEND
LAPORTE DISTRICT
Joe Bell, PE, PMP
QA/QC
Environmental
David Bourff (HWC)
Acquisition Services
Pat McCallister, SR/WA (WSP)
Survey
Austin Yake, PS (HWC)
Utility Coordination
Bethany Holmes, PE (HWC)
Project Design Team
Jason Spain, PS (HWC)
Krish Zalavadia (HWC)
Andrew Hildesheim, PE, MBA (HWC)
Rylan Miller, EI (HWC)
Landscape Architecture
Catherine Puckett, PLA (HWC)
Deb Ashack, PLA (HWC)
*Added Value
Project Team
Title Search
Biljana Misic (HWC)
Geotechnical
Akhtar Zaman, PE (AES)
Value Analysis & Appraisal
Review
Rita Ann Gabriel & Associates
Appraisal
Vale Appraisal
Booked Annualized
INDOT Design/Inspection27%
Available Annualized
INDOT Design/Inspection73%
City of South Bend: Ewing Trail (Des # 2500053) | HWC Engineering 4
Experience and Skills
Josh has over 13 years of industry experience as a Civil Engineer and
Project Manager. He has managed a wide variety of projects, including
multiuse pedestrian trails, roadway rehabilitations, reconstructions,
streetscapes, road diets, and bridge replacements, among others. As an
analytical, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented leader, he has a history
of developing proven results for many types of project improvements in
local communities, including pavement deterioration, poor drainage, lack
of shoulders, road realignment, and overall public safety improvements,
to name a few.
Relevant Experience
Education
BS, Civil Engineering, Hope College
Josh Grabijas, PE
Senior Project
Manager (HWC)Trail Design
• Walker Field Connectivity, South Bend, IN
• Kitselman Trail, Muncie, IN
• Lakeshore Drive Pedestrian Trail, LaPorte, IN*
• Freedom Trail, Lowell, IN*
• Marquette Greenway Trail Phase 3, Burns Harbor RDC, Portage,
IN*
Additional Design Experience
• Meridian Road Bridge Replacement, Porter County, IN
• Brummitt Road Small Structure Replacement, Porter County, IN
• 100 W Small Structure Replacement, Porter County, IN
• 750 W Small Structure Replacement, Porter County, IN
• Bridge 7 Replacement, LaPorte County, IN
• SR 1 Preventive Maintenance Overlay, Bluffton, IN
• Western Avenue Streetscape Phase 4, South Bend, IN
• Downtown Streetscape, Attica, IN
• Southshore Expansion Project, NICTD*
• Bridge 62 Reconstruction, Hebron, IN*
• Wisconsin Street Reconstruction/Bridge Replacement, Hobart, IN*
• SR 26 Road Rehabilitation, Howard County, IN*
• Bridge 150 Reconstruction and Roadway Realignment, Porter
County, IN*
• Pedestrian Bridge over Cady Marsh Ditch, Munster, IN*
• CCMG Paving Projects, Munster, IN*
*Previous Employer
To ensure a successful project delivery
JOSH’S AVAILABILITY WILL BE
100% during the heavier production times
Project Team
City of South Bend: Ewing Trail (Des # 2500053) | HWC Engineering 5
Education
BS, Environmental and Natural Resource Engineering, Purdue University
Experience & Skills
Scott has more than 7 years of experience in roadway project management, design
leadership, and construction inspection for locally funded transportation projects. He has
developed and implemented Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) applications
and asset management plans for multiple communities throughout Indiana. He previously
served as the Roadway Engineer for the City of South Bend, Indiana where he managed and
maintained the City’s 491 miles of roadway infrastructure. His personal knowledge of South
Bend’s infrastructure, history, and City standards provides a strong foundation for delivering
efficient solutions that align with the City’s long-term goals for safety and pedestrian
connectivity.
Scott Kreeger, PE
Design Lead (HWC)
Experience & Skills
Catherine has more than 20 years of experience. She has led a wide range of place-based
design projects, including urban mixed-use, infill, redevelopment, streetscape, and public
space projects for both public and private clients. She has experience working on community
development projects that range in size from small pocket parks to large community public
spaces. With an eye for design and compassion for both the client and end-user, she has
been instrumental in the renewal and re-imaging of downtown districts in cities and towns
across Indiana. By carefully implementing master plans through multi-phased, creatively funded
infrastructure improvement projects, she has seen her concepts become reality.
Education
BLA, Landscape Architecture, Ball State University
Catherine Puckett, PLA
Director of Landscape Architecture (HWC)
Trail Planning & Design
Relevant Experience
• Walker Field Connectivity, South Bend, IN
• Regional Trails Master Plan, Align Southern
Indiana, Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott,
Jefferson, and Washington Counties, IN
• Big 4 Trail Next Level Trails Application,
Zionsville, IN
• Trails Feasibility Study, New Albany, IN
• Lake Salinda Trails Feasibility Study, Salem,
IN
• Monon South Freedom Trail, New Albany, IN
• Monon South Freedom Trail, Floyd County, IN
• Loop Island Wetlands Trail Improvements,
New Albany, IN
• Silver Creek Trail, New Albany, IN
• Silver Creek Landing (Kayak Launch), New
Albany, IN
• Ohio River Greenway Trail Extension, New
Albany, IN
• Access for Fishing and Boating, New Albany,
IN
• Market Street Streetscape + Plaza, New
Albany, IN
• White River Canal District Plaza + Trail
Extension, Muncie, IN
• Downtown Loop Trail, Crawfordsville, IN
• Muscatatuck Trail, North Vernon, IN
• Bloor Lane Multiuse Pathway, Zionsville, IN
• Tiger, Toyota, and Heritage Trails, Princeton,
IN
• Kitselman Trailhead Phases 1, 2, and 3,
Muncie, IN
• Crossroads Park and Trailhead, Seymour, IN
• West Street Trail, Muncie, IN
*Previous Employer
Relevant Experience
Trail Design
• Stellar Sidewalk Streetscape, Dillsboro, IN
Other
• SR 46 Intersection Redesign, Ellettsville, IN
• CCMG Paving Projects, Elwood, IN
• CCMG Paving Projects, Avon, IN
• CR 375 and CR 225 Reconstruction, Cass County, IN
• Bendix Drive Reconstruction North of Lathrop Road to I-80, South Bend, IN*
• School Zone Flashing Beacon, South Bend, IN*
• CCMG Projects 2018-2024, South Bend, IN*
City of South Bend: Ewing Trail (Des # 2500053) | HWC Engineering 6
• 10+ years of experience with managing
project deliverables, coordinating
subconsultants, and leading
multidisciplinary task teams on successful
project completion
Education | MBA, General Business, University
of Pikeville; BS, Business Science, University of
Louisville
Design (HWC)
Andrew Hildesheim, PE, MBA
• 1+ year of experience in the engineering
industry
• Experience with various software including
AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Revit
• Completed the design of various roadways,
water mains, and storm sewers
Education | BS, Civil Engineering, Purdue
University Northwest
Design (HWC)
Krish Zalavadia
• 17+ years of experience as a Lead
Designer, Project Manager, and Team
Leader for federal, state, and locally
funded transportation projects and
programs in Indiana
• HWC’s Roadway Department Manager
for three and a half years
Education | BS, Civil Engineering, University
of Kentucky
QA/QC (HWC)
Joe Bell, PE, PMP
• Experience in roadway design and utility
coordination
• Her dual experience provides technical
solutions for utility-related conflicts that arise
during projects
Education | BS, Civil Engineering, Rose-
Hulman Institute of Technology
Utility Coordination (HWC)
Bethany Holmes, PE
• 22+ years of experience as a Survey Party
Chief, Senior Project Surveyor, Project
Manager, and Land Surveyor
• Extensive survey and project management
experience
Education | BS, Surveying Technology,
Vincennes University; AS, Surveying
Technology, Vincennes University
Survey (HWC)
Austin Yake, PS
• 16+ years of experience in landscape
architecture
• Led landscape architecture design on the
Walker Field Connectivity project
• Experience with site planning, parks,
mixed-use developments, and retail
environments
Education | BLA, Landscape Architecture,
Ball State University
Landscape Architecture (HWC)
Deb Ashack, PLA
• 30+ years of experience in geotechnical
engineering
• Has worked on various types of projects,
including roads, highways, bridges,
railroads, ports, power plants, automobile
assembly plants, and water and wastewater
treatment facilities
• Experienced in environmental consulting
and construction materials testing operation
Education | MS, Civil Engineering, Texas Tech
University; BS, Civil Engineering, BUET
Geotechnical (AES)
Akhtar Zaman, PE
• 10+ years of experience in survey
and right-of-way projects for road
improvements, culvert replacements,
drainage improvements, and bridge
repairs
Education | AGGF, Geodesy, University of
Banja Luka
Title Search (HWC)
Biljana Misic
• 30+ years of industry experience and 18
years of experience managing right-of-way
acquisition projects for INDOT and LPAs
Acquisition Services (WSP)
Pat McCallister, SR/WA
Education | AS, Applied Sciences, Vincennes
University
• 24+ years of industry experience for NEPA
and transportation-related projects, which
included environmental compliance, due
diligence, quality control, and preparation of
environmental studies
Education | BS, Environmental Science and
Management, Indiana University
Environmental (HWC)
David Bourff
• 2+ years of experience in onsite
measurements and tracking, evaluating
plans, coordination and communication
with clients, contractors, and community
members, permitting, and maintenance of
traffic design
Education | BS, Civil Engineering, Rose-Hulman
Institute of Technology
Design (HWC)
Rylan Miller, EI
• 25+ years of experience
• Land Surveyor and Project Manager with
an array of experience that includes the
design, development, and management
of municipal, recreational, and
commercial projects
Education | BS, Construction Civil
Technology, Purdue University
Design (HWC)
Jason Spain, PS
City of South Bend: Ewing Trail (Des # 2500053) | HWC Engineering 7
TASK 1: ON-SITE REVIEW OF EXISTING CONDITIONS
• HWC completed a site visit on October 16, 2025 to identify potential
conflicts and confirm the best location of the trail.
• HWC reviewed existing documentation from the design of South
Bend Walker Field Connectivity, which is the reconstructed roadway
immediately east of the current project limits. HWC designed the Walker
Field Connectivity project and understands the project intent and
purpose.
TASK 2: SURVEY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
• Perform and review a topographic survey to confirm site observations
and obtain a basis for the design of the project.
• Includes full topographical survey from the back of the existing walk
to the back of the existing walk.
• Will obtain measurements for all drainage structures to ensure our
design accommodates proper drainage.
• Will survey all existing trees in the R/W and will minimize impacts to
trees.
• Identify areas where additional property acquisition or easements may
be required for trail, trailhead, and/or utility needs.
• Prepare a proposed R/W diagram and table to illustrate future R/W
needs.
In general, our method for the design of the W. Ewing Avenue Reconstruction and Trail from Olive Street to Gertrude Street consists of two distinct parts. The first
part consists of preliminary engineering and scoping. This part is intended to identify a preferred alternative and minimize impacts to the project schedule from
right-of-way needs, permitting requirements, or utility coordination. The second part of the project consists of preparing detailed construction documents,
permitting, R/W acquisition, and construction of the new roadway and trail as identified in Part 1. The scope of services proposed for Part 1: Preliminary
Engineering and Scoping is listed below.
• Prepare a diagram to illustrate potential utility conflicts.
• Identify environmental resources and constraints along the corridor, including
wetlands, floodplains, karst features, pipelines, wells, and hazardous
materials concerns.
TASK 3: PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
• Develop preliminary engineering plans to include the following:
• Roadway reconstruction plans
• Maintenance of traffic plans
• Trail alignment
• Striping plan
• Typical sections
• Location of trailhead amenities and parking
• Drainage plans for reconstructed roadway
• Spot grading for area of concern
• Initiate outreach for preliminary utility coordination.
• Attend one (1) design coordination meeting with the City and any other
stakeholders (assumed up to two [2] meetings).
• Attend three (3) progress meetings with South Bend.
Project Approach
Southeast corner of Ewing Avenue and Prairie
Avenue, looking west across Prairie Avenue
Steep slope along the back
of walk
Minimal R/W with large
apparent R/W
City of South Bend: Ewing Trail (Des # 2500053) | HWC Engineering 8
TASK 4: BUDGET, SCHEDULE, PERMITS
• A detailed list of permitting needs for the project will be identified, including, but
not limited to:
• IDEM Construction Stormwater General Permits
• DNR Construction in a Floodway Permit (not anticipated)
• IDEM Section 401 Water Quality Certification
• INDOT Right-of-Way Permit
• Following completion of preliminary engineering plans, HWC will identify project
elements that will cause extended project timelines, such as:
• Utility relocation
• Property acquisition or easements
• Permitting
• Funding limitations
• For each stage of the project, HWC will also prepare:
• An opinion of probable cost
• An updated project schedule through the rest of design and construction
5'
Sidewalk
Varies 8'
Parking Lane
11'
Travel Lane
11'
Travel Lane
8'
Parking Lane
Varies 10'
Sidewalk
PROPOSED TYPICAL SECTION
Ewing AvenuePrairie Ave. to Gertrude St.
(Facing East)
Utility relocations are probable but will be minimized; if overhead utilities
must remain, alternative tree selections will be made to accommodate
10'
Sidewalk
Varies 8'
Parking Lane
11'
Travel Lane
11'
Travel Lane
8'
Parking Lane
Varies 5'
Sidewalk
PROPOSED TYPICAL SECTION
Ewing Avenue
Olive St. to Prairie Ave.
(Facing East)
City of South Bend: Ewing Trail (Des # 2500053) | HWC Engineering 9
A review for potential red flags in the project area has been completed by qualified environmental
staff from HWC using IndianaMap, Indiana StreamStats, National Park Service data, and the Indiana
State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD). Environmental
documentation and regulatory permits anticipated are summarized below:
• A Level 2 or Level 4 Categorical Exclusion (CE) document is anticipated for the project based on
the outcome of the Section 106 process and/or impacts to an existing City park and public trail
present within project limits.
• A notable historic property is located in the southwest quadrant of the Ewing/Gertrude intersection.
Due to the presence of this property and the proposed scope of work, completion of the full
Section 106 process will be required, with a “No Adverse Effect” or an “Adverse Effect” finding
expected.
• The Rum Village Park and an existing public use trail are located within the limits of the proposed
project, both of which require protection under Section 4(f). Connection of these properties will
be an enhancement to their function, with impacts and/or property acquisition being avoided, if
possible. Environmental staff will work closely with the design team to minimize impacts considered
a “use” to reduce the need for lengthy Section 4(f) evaluations or mitigation resulting from the
proposed trail development.
• New permanent R/W of 0.5 acres or more will require the opportunity for the public to request a
public hearing for the project. Should a hearing be necessary, the public involvement process will
be completed prior to the final approval of the CE document.
• Land disturbance meeting or exceeding 1.0 acre will require a Construction Stormwater General
Permit for sediment and erosion control. Detailed construction limits will be determined during
project design.
••••
••••
••••
••••••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
LEON CT
BALTIMOREDR
DOWNINGCIR
FAIRVIEW STGRANTST EDWARDST
MAGYAR CT
BALEY CT
INVST 6
SHERRILL
DONMOYER AV
MARY CT PROSPECT STMCPHERSON STGARST ST
DOUGLAS STCHAPINSTOLIVER STHILLSIDE
VICTORIA ST
FAIRVIEW ST WEBSTER STDOUGLAS STARNOLD STOLIVER STCALVERT ST
INV ST 8INDUSTRIAL AVDUBAIL AV
YOUNGS
C
TJACLYN CTCOTTERST
KALEY STARNOLD STDORTHY STMAPLE RDCALVERT ST
WABASH STMORRIS STGLEN STWEBSTER STWALNUT STTUCKER DR
JACKSON STPULASKI STMAGNOLIA STASSUMPTION DR EMERSONFORESTPKWYDUBAIL AV
NASH STMEADE STPHILLIPPA STBROOKFIELD STBRUCE ST
GERTRUDE STSWYGARTSTEDWARD ST
WARREN STGRANT STDELAWARE STCARLISLE STCHAPIN STCATALPA STDUBAIL AV
NEW ENERGY DRWALNUT STKEMBLE AVKENDALL STDONALD ST
LINDEN RDLOCUST RDOLIVE STCALVERT ST
INDIANA AV
EWING BLVD
••••23
••••20
ST JOSEPH
36
38
37
••
Red Flag Investigation - Hazardous Material ConcernsRoad and DescriptionDes. No. , Type of WorkCounty, Indiana
This map is intended to serve as an aid in graphicrepresentation only. This information is not warrantedfor accuracy or other purposes.
Sources:Non OrthophotographyData - Obtained from the State of Indiana Geographical Information Office LibraryOrthophotography - Obtained from Indiana Map Framework Data(www.indianamap.org) Map Projection: UTM Zone 16 N Map Datum: NAD83
0.19 0 0.19Miles
Interstate
State Route
US Route
Local Road
Toll••
••••Septage Waste Site••••Restricted Waste Site
••••Superfund
••••Solid Waste Landfill
••••State Cleanup Site
••••Waste Transfer Station
••••Underground Storage Tank
••••RCRA Generator/TSD
••••Voluntary Remediation Program
Tire Waste Site
Notice of Contamination
••••Brownfield
••••Confined Feeding Operation
••••Construction/Demolition Site
••••Leaking Underground Storage Tank••••Manufactured Gas Plant
••••Open Dump Waste Site
••••NPDES Facilities••NPDES Pipe Locations
••••RCRA Corrective Action Sites
••••••Infectious/Medical Waste Site
County Boundary
Half Mile Radius
Project Area
Institutional Controls
Landfill Boundaries
••••
••••
••••
••••••
••••••••
••
••
••
••
••
LEON CT
BALTIMOREDR
DOWNINGCIR
AC
C
E
S
S
RD
6GOODHEWDR FAIRVIEW STGRANTSTGRANTST EDWARDST
MAGYAR CT
BALEY CT
INVST 6
FISHER ST
SHERRILLWARRENST
DONMOYER AV GRANT STMARY CT CARLISLE STFISHERST
PROSPECT STBROOKFIELD STREVERE
PL
MCPHERSON STGARST ST
DOUGLAS STCHAPINSTOLIVER STPHILLIPPA STHILLSIDE
VICTORIA ST
FISHER ST
CATALPA STKOSCIUSKO STFAIRVIEW ST JACKSON STPULASKI STWEBSTER STDOUGLAS STARNOLD STKERRST
OLIVER STCALVERT STHUMPHREY'SCTTRIL
L
I
U
M
DR
INV ST 8
DUBAIL AV
YOUNGS
C
T MEADESTJACLYN CTCOTTERST CHAPIN STARNOLD STHARRIS STCHIPPEWA AVINDUSTRIAL AVKALEY STKALEYSTARNOLD STBENDIX DRCAMDEN STLIBERTY STDUNDEE STFISHERSTLAKE STDORTHY STMAPLE RDKENTUCKYSTCALVERT ST
WABASH STMORRIS STKERIA TRGLEN STWEBSTER STWALNUT STWEBSTER STTUCKER DR
JACKSON STPULASKI STOLIVE STEXTENSION
MAGNOLIA STASSUMPTI
O
N
D
R EMERSONFORESTPKWYDUBAIL AV
NASH STMEADE STPHILLIPPA STBROOKFIELD STBRUCE ST
GERTRUDE STSWYGARTSTEDWARD ST
WARREN STGRANT STDELAWARE STCARLISLE STCHAPIN STCATALPA STDUBAIL AV
NEW ENERGY
DR
DURHAM ST
KEMBLE AVDUNHAMST
KENDALL STDONALD STWALNUT STLINDEN RDLOCUST RDCALVERT ST
INDIANA AVOLIVE STEWING BLVD
SAMPLE ST
••••23
••••20
ST JOSEPH
36
38
37
••
Red Flag Investigation - InfrastructureRoad and DescriptionDes. No. , Type of WorkCounty, Indiana
This map is intended to serve as an aid in graphicrepresentation only. This information is not warrantedfor accuracy or other purposes.
Sources:Non OrthophotographyData - Obtained from the State of Indiana Geographical Information Office LibraryOrthophotography - Obtained from Indiana Map Framework Data(www.indianamap.org) Map Projection: UTM Zone 16 N Map Datum: NAD83
0.19 0 0.19Miles Project Area
Half Mile Radius
Toll
Interstate
State Route
US Route
Local Road
••Religious Facility
••Private Airport••Public Airport••Misc. Airport••Cemeteries••••Hospital••••School
••Recreation Facility
Pipeline
Railroad
Railroad, Abandoned
Trail, Open
Trail, Planned
Trail, Potential
Trail, Under Development
Managed Lands
County Boundary
••••
••••
••••
••••••
••••••••
••
••
••
••
••
LEON CT
BALTIMOREDR
DOWNINGCIR
AC
C
E
S
S
RD
6GOODHEWDR FAIRVIEW STGRANTSTGRANTST EDWARDST
MAGYAR CT
BALEY CT
INVST
6
FISHER ST
SHERRILLWARRENST
DONMOYER AV GRANT STMARY CT CARLISLE STFISHERST
PROSPECT STBROOKFIELD STREVERE
PL
MCPHERSON STGARST ST
DOUGLAS STCHAPINSTOLIVER STPHILLIPPA STHILLSIDE
VICTORIA ST
FISHER ST
CATALPA STKOSCIUSKO STFAIRVIEW ST JACKSON STPULASKI STWEBSTER STDOUGLAS STARNOLD STKERRST
OLIVER STCALVERT STHUMPHREY'SCTTRIL
L
I
U
M
DR
INV ST 8
DUBAIL AV
YOUNGS
C
T MEADESTJACLYN CTCOTTERST CHAPIN STARNOLD STHARRIS STCHIPPEWA AVINDUSTRIAL AVKALEY STKALEYSTARNOLD STBENDIX DRCAMDEN STLIBERTY STDUNDEE STFISHERSTLAKE STDORTHY STMAPLE RDKENTUCKYSTCALVERT ST
WABASH STMORRIS STKERIA TRGLEN STWEBSTER STWALNUT STWEBSTER STTUCKER DR
JACKSON STPULASKI STOLIVE STEXTENSION
MAGNOLIA STASSUMPTI
O
N
D
R EMERSONFORESTPKWYDUBAIL AV
NASH STMEADE STPHILLIPPA STBROOKFIELD STBRUCE ST
GERTRUDE STSWYGARTSTEDWARD ST
WARREN STGRANT STDELAWARE STCARLISLE STCHAPIN STCATALPA STDUBAIL AV
NEW ENERGY
DR
DURHAM ST
KEMBLE AVDUNHAMST
KENDALL STDONALD STWALNUT STLINDEN RDLOCUST RDCALVERT ST
INDIANA AVOLIVE STEWING BLVD
SAMPLE ST
••••23
••••20
ST JOSEPH
36
38
37
••
Red Flag Investigation - InfrastructureRoad and DescriptionDes. No. , Type of WorkCounty, Indiana
This map is intended to serve as an aid in graphicrepresentation only. This information is not warrantedfor accuracy or other purposes.
Sources:Non OrthophotographyData - Obtained from the State of Indiana Geographical Information Office LibraryOrthophotography - Obtained from Indiana Map Framework Data(www.indianamap.org) Map Projection: UTM Zone 16 N Map Datum: NAD83
0.19 0 0.19Miles Project Area
Half Mile Radius
Toll
Interstate
State Route
US Route
Local Road
••Religious Facility
••Private Airport••Public Airport••Misc. Airport
••Cemeteries
••••Hospital••••School
••Recreation Facility
Pipeline
Railroad
Railroad, Abandoned
Trail, Open
Trail, Planned
Trail, Potential
Trail, Under Development
Managed Lands
County Boundary
Hazardous Materials Map
Infrastructure Map
Environmental Considerations
••••
••••
••••
••••••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
••••
LEON CT
BALTIMOREDR
DOWNINGCIR
FAIRVIEW STGRANTST EDWARDST
MAGYAR CT
BALEY CT
INVST 6
SHERRILL
DONMOYER AV
MARY CT PROSPECT STMCPHERSON STGARST ST
DOUGLAS STCHAPINSTOLIVER STHILLSIDE
VICTORIA ST
FAIRVIEW ST WEBSTER STDOUGLAS STARNOLD STOLIVER STCALVERT ST
INV ST 8INDUSTRIAL AVDUBAIL AV
YOUNGS C
TJACLYN CTCOTTERST
KALEY STARNOLD STDORTHY STMAPLE RDCALVERT ST
WABASH STMORRIS STGLEN STWEBSTER STWALNUT STTUCKER DR
JACKSON STPULASKI STMAGNOLIA STASSUMPTION DR EMERSONFORESTPKWY DUBAIL AV
NASH STMEADE STPHILLIPPA STBROOKFIELD STBRUCE ST
GERTRUDE STSWYGARTSTEDWARD ST
WARREN STGRANT STDELAWARE STCARLISLE STCHAPIN STCATALPA STDUBAIL AV
NEW ENERGY
DRWALNUT STKEMBLE AVKENDALL STDONALD ST
LINDEN RDLOCUST RDOLIVE STCALVERT ST
INDIANA AV
EWING BLVD
••••23
••••20
ST JOSEPH
36
38
37
••
Red Flag Investigation - Hazardous Material ConcernsRoad and DescriptionDes. No. , Type of WorkCounty, Indiana
This map is intended to serve as an aid in graphicrepresentation only. This information is not warrantedfor accuracy or other purposes.
Sources:Non OrthophotographyData - Obtained from the State of Indiana Geographical Information Office LibraryOrthophotography - Obtained from Indiana Map Framework Data(www.indianamap.org) Map Projection: UTM Zone 16 N Map Datum: NAD83
0.19 0 0.19Miles
Interstate
State Route
US Route
Local Road
Toll••
••••Septage Waste Site••••Restricted Waste Site
••••Superfund
••••Solid Waste Landfill••••State Cleanup Site
••••Waste Transfer Station
••••Underground Storage Tank
••••RCRA Generator/TSD
••••Voluntary Remediation Program
Tire Waste Site
Notice of Contamination
••••Brownfield
••••Confined Feeding Operation
••••Construction/Demolition Site
••••Leaking Underground Storage Tank••••Manufactured Gas Plant
••••Open Dump Waste Site
••••NPDES Facilities••NPDES Pipe Locations
••••RCRA Corrective Action Sites
••••••Infectious/Medical Waste Site
County Boundary
Half Mile Radius
Project Area
Institutional Controls
Landfill Boundaries
Maintenance of Traffic
The preferred construction method is to use a full roadway closure throughout construction. The posted
detour will be coordinated with INDOT and is anticipated to utilize SR 23 to Sample Street to S Main
Street; however, there will be numerous routes taken throughout the neighborhood by locals. If a full
closure is not preferred, then construction will be completed in three phases to keep the roadway open
to traffic.
City of South Bend: Ewing Trail (Des # 2500053) | HWC Engineering 10
Stage 1 Plans
(Dec. 2026)
Stage 2 Plans
(Dec. 2027)
CE Approval
(Feb. 2028)
Stage 3 Plans, Utility Coordination
(March 2030)
PFC
(April 2027)
R/W Acquisition
(Feb. 2028 through June 2030)
Permit Approval
(Jan. 2030)
Tracings
(July 2030)
RFC Deadline
(Aug. 2030)
Letting
(Nov. 14, 2030)
Construction
(Spring 2031)
Notice to Proceed
(Jan. 2026)
UTILITIES
• AEP Distribution
• AT&T
• ChoiceLight
• Comcast
• South Bend Sanitary
• South Bend Water Works
• NIPSCO Gas
GEOTECHNICAL
Unknown subsurface conditions come with large risks
and potential for expensive corrective action if not
properly identified during the design process. HWC
has included AES on our team to provide subsurface
exploration and design recommendations based
on the findings for the proposed roadway
reconstruction. The presence of existing retaining
walls and steep slopes adjacent to the public R/W
may also require further geotechnical review if the
new trail cannot be constructed without affecting the
walls and slopes. Akhtar Zaman and his team will
provide geotechnical services to avoid costly change
orders during construction.
This segment of Ewing Trail through the Rum Village neighborhood
is primarily residential, leading to numerous utility companies with
facilities in the area. HWC has identified several potential utility
conflicts through a preliminary site visit. Potential utility impacts
include, but are not limited to, utility pole and guy wire relocation,
new and/or updated storm sewer based on the proposed design
and drainage patterns, and fire hydrant relocation. HWC’s own
Bethany Holmes will engage all utilities as soon as the project
begins and will remain in continual coordination with them
throughout the design process and construction. HWC will minimize
risk and project delays caused by utilities through constant utility
coordination and engagement.
Utilities & Geotechnical Considerations
Project Schedule
City of South Bend: Ewing Trail (Des # 2500053) | HWC Engineering 11
Relevant Experience
Fall Creek Trail
Indianapolis, IN
HWC designed the Fall Creek Trail Extension Project. The
trail is a shared-use path running from Skiles Test Park to
Fort Benjamin Harrison Park in Indianapolis.
The 10’-wide path winds along the scenic Fall Creek
corridor and includes portions of trail within the floodway,
allowing trail users to experience the flowing waters of
the creek.
Work included construction of a sidewalk across the
Shafter Road Bridge, which provided a critical connection
to Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park.
Project design included coordination with community
partners, including the Boy Scouts of America Crossroads
Council, the Indiana Department of Transportation, and
the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Silver Creek Trail
New Albany, IN
HWC provided survey, design, and construction services
for the new Silver Creek Landing and Trail facilities in New
Albany, Indiana. Historically a popular gathering spot for
over 100 years, the project provides additional safety for
existing area users through bank stabilization. Providing
connectivity between the trailhead on Providence Way
and the Ohio River Greenway near the Loop Island
Wetland Park, the approximate half-mile, shared-use
concrete walkway opens accessibility to the waterway for
all users. Located along the existing Ohio River levee, the
project provides safe access for various uses including the
new kayak/canoe launch point and the overlook for Ohio
River/Silver Creek scenic viewing.
Downtown Loop Trail
Crawfordsville, IN
The Crawfordsville Downtown Loop Trail is an INDOT-
funded multi-use path that, when all phases are complete,
will connect Crawfordsville’s culturally significant
destinations, neighborhoods, and downtown shops in
one complete loop. This local trail also will connect
to the regional Sugar Creek Trail making downtown
Crawfordsville a more accessible destination.
The first phase, completed in 2019, connects Wabash
College to the library, Pike Street Market, Pike Place
Pocket Park and Fusion 54, the downtown workshare
community center. The trail consists of a 10’-wide concrete
path with custom pavers, new ornamental lighting, rest
nodes with benches and trash receptacles, and trees and
sod.
City of South Bend: Ewing Trail (Des # 2500053) | HWC Engineering 12
We appreciate your consideration of HWC and look forward to working with the City of South Bend on this project.
Relevant Experience
Walker Field Connectivity
South Bend, IN
In general, the scope of services for this project consisted
of HWC assisting the City of South Bend with the
implementation of better pedestrian connectivity between
Walker Field Park, Rum Village Park, and the surrounding
neighborhoods. Design services included survey and
schematic design (30% plans) in an initial phase.
Construction documents (60%, 90%, and 100% plans),
bidding, and construction administration design services
were provided as a second phase.
The project features included a road diet along W.
Ewing Avenue between S. Walnut Street and Webster
Street, which will include new sidewalk and curbs, road
resurfacing, curb extensions to protect a parking lane
on the north side of the street, raised intersections, a
mid-block crossing, and special paving treatments at
crosswalks. A concrete multiuse trail also extended along
the south side of W. Ewing Avenue from S. Gertrude
Street to the Rum Village Park Road entrance along W.
Ewing Avenue. Pedestrian connections into Rum Village
Park as well as Walker Field Park are also included in
the scope. The project budget, including both design
and construction, was $1.9 million and construction was
completed earlier this year.
Downtown Streetscape
Attica, IN
HWC assisted the City of Attica with the completion of
survey, construction documents, bidding, construction
administration, and INDOT permitting services for the
Downtown Streetscape and Parking Lot Improvements
project. The project consisted of four project areas: S.
Perry Street, Mill Street, Jackson Street, and a new parking
lot and drive to support a new City farmers’ market and
vendor plaza for various events. The project also included
significant landscaping and other pedestrian amenities.
HWC assisted the City with utilizing multiple funding
sources, including INDOT’s Community Crossings Matching
Grant (CCMG) program to fund the $2.5 million project.
Monon South Freedom Trail
New Albany, IN
When complete, this regional trail will connect five
counties and nine communities via 68 miles of abandoned
rail. The first phase will include approximately 1.46 miles
of trail and connect the existing Ohio River Greenway trail
to central New Albany. It consists of three segments: a
half-mile west of the Conrail Easement, a half-mile north
through the downtown area, and a half-mile north along
the west side of Fairview Cemetery.
HWC is currently working on the schematic design for the
first phase which is being based on conceptual ideas
developed during the New Albany Trails Feasibility Study
completed in April 2020, as well as conversations with the
City in the years since. The project will be funded with a
combination of Next Level Trails and local New Albany
Redevelopment Authority funding.