Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening Of Proposals - Ewing Trail Proj No 125-063 - HansonNOVEMBER 12, 2025 EWING TRAIL (DES # 2500053) in the LaPorte District CITY OF SOUTH BEND PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES City of South Bend / Ewing Trail / DES 2500053 | Page 2 November 3, 2025 Mr. Nifemi Oluwatomini Senior Engineer 227 West Jefferson South Bend, IN 46601 RE: Ewing Trail (Des # 2500053) in the LaPorte District Dear Mr. Oluwatomini, Delivering infrastructure improvements on time and with minimal disruption to residents, businesses, emergency services, utilities, and taxpayers is a complex challenge. The City of South Bend needs a consultant who will meet that challenge with dedication, expertise, and accuracy. This includes staying within budget, meeting project schedules, and communicating clearly with stakeholders. Hanson is that consultant. We are very interested in helping the City of South Bend with this trail project. We believe our team is your best choice because of our proven relevant experience and our local knowledge of the City. With the Hanson team, you get: AN EXPERIENCED MANAGEMENT TEAM With over 19 years’ experience, Wendell Solomon, PE, has completed several projects in the area. He will manage the entire team and will be the City’s single point of contact. As a newer employee with Hanson, Wendell has capacity and will be committed to this project. Joining as Deputy Project Manager, Marie Spitler, PMP, will assist Wendell and manage the land acquisition team. AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO THE PROJECT Wendell has visited the project area and reviewed the support documents, existing plans, and preliminary recommendations. y We understand trail design and can deliver this project quickly and cost effectively. y Hanson has successfully delivered several trail projects and similar sidewalk projects, and our team is currently working in the City of South Bend. y Our team will not stop looking for cost savings and value added ideas until construction is complete, including avoidance of R/W and utility impacts. y We will self-perform the majority of the work, minimizing potential miscommunication. ACCELERATED SCHEDULE We recognize that the schedule for this project is a Fall 2030 letting, with construction starting in Winter 2031 and completing in 2031. Hanson is committed, available, and capable of delivering this project, and we will start with an accelerated environmental document with hopes of having this project“shelf-ready” for an early letting. While you have several options when selecting a consultant, we are confident that no team offers greater readiness, dedication, or capability than Hanson.We welcome the opportunity to support the City of South Bend with unmatched professionalism, technical excellence, and a commitment to delivering outstanding results. Sincerely,Hanson Professional Services Inc. Jim Trachtman, Vice President 6510 Telecom Drive, Suite 210 Indianapolis, IN 64278 AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATOR Shelby A. Swango, PE Senior Vice President, Project Principalsswango@hanson-inc.com 317.306.5291 City of South Bend / Ewing Trail / DES 2500053 | Page 3HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. Relevant Project Experience: y Utility Relocation along Indiana Toll Road, Elkhart County, IN. Role: Project Manager. y Walk of Excellence, City of Kokomo, Howard County, IN. Role: Geotechnical Lead. y Four Winds Casino, South Bend, IN. Role: Project Engineer. y US 20 Roadway Widening, Elkhart County, IN. Role: Project Engineer. y Steuben County Multi-purpose Trail, Steuben County, IN. Role: Project Engineer. Wendell brings 19 years of engineering experience to Hanson, including 15 years with INDOT. His geotechnical background includes work on a wide range of INDOT projects such as roadway improvements, slope stability analysis, bridge foundations, and small structures. He has also represented multiple utilities on both INDOT and LPA projects, giving him valuable insight into coordination and compliance challenges. As a project manager, Wendell offers broad experience in highway engineering, utility coordination, and construction oversight. He has successfully led projects ranging from a few thousand dollars to more than $60M construction value. Education: MBA/Indiana University MS/Civil Engineering/Purdue University BS/Civil Engineering/Purdue University Registrations & Certifications: »Professional Engineer/IN, MI, OH, KY, IL, TN, NC, SC, FL »INDOT Certified Utility Coordinator WENDELL SOLOMON, PE Project Manager Relevant Project Experience: y SR 109 Pavement & Sidewalk Replacement, Hancock County, IN. Role: Project Manager. y US 33 Additional Passing Lane, Bridge, and HMA Overlay, Whitley, Allen & Noble Counties, IN. Role: Land Acquisition and Public Involvement Manager (180 parcels). y City of Batesville Trails Project, Ripley County, IN. Role: Land Acquisition Manager. y County Line Road Sidewalks and Trails, Marion and Johnson Counties, IN. Role: Land Acquisition Manager and Utility Coordinator. Marie is an experienced project manager and real estate broker who brings a unique perspective to INDOT projects as she has served as INDOT Central Office Property Management Supervisor, an INDOT Crawfordsville Project Manager, an INDOT approved land acquisition manager, an INDOT approved utility coordinator, and an INDOT approved buyer. This combined experience, along with her customer-service focused attitude, makes Marie the ideal INDOT partner for the Ewing Trail project. Not only does she have the project management understanding, she also has people management skills from land acquisition and buying experience. These soft skills make all the difference in working with stakeholders to accomplish the project goals. Education: BS/Public Affairs/Indiana University Registrations & Certifications: »Project Management Professional »Real Estate & Managing Broker »INDOT Certified Utility Coordinator »INDOT Certified R/W Engineering »INDOT Certified R/W Management »INDOT Certified Negotiator »INDOT Certified T&E MARIE SPITLER, PMP Deputy Project Manager / Land Acquisition YOUR PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM City of South Bend / Ewing Trail / DES 2500053 | Page 4HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. Roadway Design Environmental Document & Permits R/W Plan Development & Survey Project Team Key & Prequal Assignments Hanson (98%): 5.2, 6.1, 8.1, 11.1, 12.1, 12.2, 12.4, 16.1 E.Valuations (2%): 12.5 CITY OF SOUTH BEND Wendell Solomon, PEProject Manager Traffic Signal Design ORGANIZED FOR SUCCESS WITH AN EARLY SCHEDULE CONSTRUCTIONMarch 2031 LETTING November 2030 FINAL TRACINGS July 2030 STAGE 3 & UTILITIES RELOCATEDMarch 2030 LAND ACQUISITIONOctober 2029 STAGE 2 & ENVIRONMENTALJune 2027 STAGE 1September 2026 SURVEYJune 2026 NOTICE TO PROCEEDMarch 2026 Marie Spitler, PMPDeputy Project Manager Land Acquisition Utility Coordination Roy Milner, PE Junior Vilcapoma, EI Tammy Reece Payton Fischer, PWS Lane Page Marie Spitler, PMP (12.1) Kyle Shapiro (12.2) Jeff Stenger (12.4) Jonah Thacker (12.4) Lonnie Miller (12.5) Rich McPhail, PS Jeff Franciski, PE, PS Nada Naffakh, PE Sara Hutson, PE, PMP William Ryman City of South Bend / Ewing Trail / DES 2500053 | Page 5HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. ROY MILNER, PE Roadway Design With over 30 years of experience, Roy routinely provides design services for reconstruction and rehabilitation projects throughout Indiana. One of Roy’s strengths is providing quality project plans that are easy to follow, shortening the review process and making the contractor’s job easier, resulting in fewer questions from the field during construction. HANSON NADA NAFFAKH, PE Traffic Signal Design Nada is an experienced traffic engineer with a background in traffic analysis, intersection design, and transportation planning. She is skilled in conducting traffic impact studies, signal timing optimization, safety analysis, crash analysis, speed studies, and road diet analysis. Nada demonstrates expertise in pedestrian and bike accommodations, complete streets design, alternative analysis, and long-term transportation planning. HANSON JUNIOR VILCAPOMA, EI Roadway Design Junior is a roadway designer with a master’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on traffic engineering. His background also includes highway design, transportation planning and safety, soil mechanics, Geographic Information Systems, surveying, construction planning and scheduling, and construction management. HANSON SARA HUTSON, PE, PMP Utility Coordination As a lead utility coordinator, Sara’s background in civil engineering includes operating her own transportation engineering business and extensive experience as a senior project manager. She has also served as a railroad permit coordinator. Sara’s experience also includes roadway design, utility design, project scheduling, subcontractor management, preparation of specifications and construction inspection. HANSON JEFF STENGER Appraisal With over 30 years of land acquisition knowledge and experience, Jeff has completed hundreds of appraisals specializing in the valuation of full and partial acquisitions that are subject to eminent domain action. Jeff is well versed in providing valuation services that comply with the Uniform Act (49 CFR 24), FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100 and The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). HANSON LONNIE MILLER Appraisal Review With 25 years of experience, Lonnie specializes in eminent domain real property appraisal and review. He has performed specialized reports for R/W acquisition, easement valuation, purchases, estates, litigation, court, tax appeal, and refinance. Lonnie’s experience also includes 17 years with INDOT in the Location Survey Section and Appraisal Section. E.VALUATIONS JONAH THACKER Appraisal As an appraiser trainee, Jonah has over a thousand hours of appraising experience specializing in the valuation of full and partial acquisitions that are subject to eminent domain action. He is well versed in providing valuation services that comply with INDOT’s Land Acquisition Policies and Procedures, the Indiana Eminent Domain Statute and Indiana case law, The Uniform Act (49 CFR 24), and The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). HANSON RICH MCPHAIL, PS R/W Engineering & Survey Rich has served as a land surveyor, R/W engineer, project manager, party chief, and inspector of numerous projects for both INDOT and LPA clients. He is experienced with INDOT surveys, ALTA surveys, and boundary surveys; construction staking; boundary calculations; alignment control; resolving R/W; developing parcel plats; writing legal descriptions; and project supervision. Rich was worked on over 1,000 parcels. HANSON TAMMY REECE Environmental Document Tammy has more than 25 years of environmental, project management, and construction management experience. As Hanson’s Indiana environmental manager, she oversees environmental tasks for Hanson’s road, bridge, trails, drainage, railroad, power, and energy clients throughout Indiana. HANSON KEY CONTRIBUTORS TO PROJECT SUCCESS N LegendProposed PathwayExisting Property Lines Existing Traffic Signals 23INDIANA W. Ewing Ave.W. Ewing Ave.S. Brookfield St.S. Brookfield St.Glen St.Glen St.Dorothy St.Dorothy St.S. Olive St.S. Olive St.Gertrude St.Gertrude St.S. Emerson S. Emerson First Pkwy.First Pkwy.Prairie Ave.Prairie Ave. BeginProject EndProject City of South Bend / Ewing Trail / DES 2500053 | Page 6HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. This project requires balancing the minimization of right-of-way and utility impacts, with addressing community concerns and improving functionality, and safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, roller-bladers, and other trail users. Hanson believes we have identified the right combination to make this project successful and improve the trail network in Rum Village. ABOUT EWING AVENUE y Ewing Avenue is signed at 30 mph throughout the project area. y East of the Prairie Avenue intersection Ewing Avenue is residential, and west of Prairie Avenue Ewing Avenue is in a commercial district. y The right-of-way information available on Elkhart and Saint Joseph Counties’ GIS, indicates there is more right-of-way available on the south side Ewing Avenue. y The current drainage consists of storm structures, and drainage design will focus on using existing systems to reduce the project footprint. y East of Prairie Avenue there is an existing sidewalk which can be used for the pedestrian MOT. EWING AVENUE TRAIL y The design should encourage future pedestrian connections to businesses and other stakeholder properties. Location-specific design and alternative analysis will best suit this project to meet stakeholder needs. y Two main design elements are as follows: »Trail with grassy buffer. This option can be used to avoid significant utility relocations or provide separation from vehicular traffic. This option is anticipated for most of the trail alignment. The exiting sidewalk can be widened to the north. »Curb-face Trail. This option can be used to avoid utility relocations or extensive grading (R/W), or impact on curb ramps. y New pedestrian infrastructure will require driver awareness. Pavement markings and signs will be designed to encourage safe crossings. y The trail is anticipated to be constructed on the south side of Ewing Avenue. y Hanson will work with the City of South Bend to design the solution that best suits the community. PROJECT APPROACH | S. GERTRUDE STREET TO S. OLIVE STREET N LegendProposed PathwayExisting Property Lines Existing Traffic Signals 23INDIANA W. Ewing Ave.W. Ewing Ave. City of South Bend / Ewing Trail / DES 2500053 | Page 7HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. PROJECT APPROACH | PRAIRIE AVENUE CROSSING Realigning the south-leg crosswalk of Prairie Avenue to be perpendicular to Prairie, rather than parallel to Ewing Avenue, would shorten the crossing distance by about 50’ and reduce pedestrian–vehicle conflict, improving overall safety. However, this would not fully address visibility issues for westbound left turns due to the intersection’s skew. Installing Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at both ends of the crossing would enhance driver awareness on Prairie, while adding a supplemental flashing beacon on the south side of Ewing would improve visibility for westbound left-turning drivers. Relocating all utilities along the south side of Ewing underground is also recommended to further improve sight lines. An example of a successful mid-block crossing design is the Washington Street project in Kokomo, IN. City of Kokomo Washington Street Pedestrian Crossing HAWK Signal, Kokomo, IN. Hanson provided analysis of traffic conditions at the mid-block crossing along Washington Street near Indiana University Kokomo, including alternative analysis of a HAWK signal. Pedestrian signal poles, pushbuttons, controllers, signage, and pavement markings at the crossing were then laid out, and preliminary and final plans, specifications and estimates were prepared for the HAWK signal, in addition to construction support. City of South Bend / Ewing Trail / DES 2500053 | Page 8HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. TRAIL DESIGN The trail will be designed for a typical 10-foot width but may vary depending on location specific concerns. The preferred location is as far from vehicles as feasible. Obstructions, such as signage, utilities, and mailboxes, will need to be addressed, either avoiding or through relocation, or removal. The trail will be integrated into the slope as much as possible to limit grading. It is possible that a retaining wall may need to be installed. In some locations, the area behind the trail is a downslope, which may require reversing the trail cross slope to reduce the impacts. If that method is insufficient, a thickened slab and a handrail may be required. Special consideration will be needed between Prairie Avenue and Olive Street where steep grades, and a large driveway crossing will influence the trail design. We will attempt to standardize the design by developing typical details similar to what is shown on this page. PROJECT APPROACH | TYPICAL DETAILS Travel Lane/Right Turn Lane R/WUtility Pole or OtherLarge Object Verge Width Varies No Additional R/W Anticipated 10’ Trail* Case A Slope** Verge Width Varies R/WCase B Travel Lane/Right Turn Lane 10’ TrailBuffer Widthas Required* Slope** No Additional R/W Anticipated Utility Pole or OtherLarge Object Case C Verge Width Varies 10’ Trail Ditch Area R/WTravel Lane/Right Turn Lane 3:1** 6:1* No Additional R/W Anticipated Existing Ground Existing Ground * Width May be Reduced for Limited Lengths** Limit Slope to a Maximum Steepness of 6:1 Where Practical * Width May be Reduced for Limited Lengths** Limit Slope to a Maximum Steepness of 6:1 Where Practical * 6:1 Max. Steepness within Clear Zone ** 3:1 Slope Max. Steepness; Match Existing Slope Where Practical Case D 3:1 Verge Width Varies R/W10’ Trail Travel Lane/Right Turn Lane No Additional R/W Anticipated "Standup" Curb12" Max. RevealHeight Case E LawnArea LawnArea Verge Width Varies 10’ Trail 3:1* Temp. R/W for Lawn Grading** Travel Lane/Right Turn Lane IDM 85-5.01(07): Grade Change Should be Less Than 2 Feet for Temp. R/W * To the extent possible, match existing side slope Use Max. Steepness of 6:1 within clear zone** Permanent R/W Required Where Grade Change is Greater than 2 Feet R/WTravel Lane/Right Turn Lane R/WVerge Width Varies 10’ Trail Engineered Retaining Wall Case F 10’ Trails CASE - G Hand Rail End of Box Culvert Case G Case D 3:1 Verge Width Varies R/W10’ Trail Travel Lane/Right Turn Lane No Additional R/W Anticipated "Standup" Curb12" Max. RevealHeight Case E LawnArea LawnArea Verge Width Varies 10’ Trail 3:1* Temp. R/W for Lawn Grading** Travel Lane/Right Turn Lane IDM 85-5.01(07): Grade Change Should be Less Than 2 Feet for Temp. R/W * To the extent possible, match existing side slope Use Max. Steepness of 6:1 within clear zone ** Permanent R/W Required Where Grade Change is Greater than 2 Feet R/WTravel Lane/Right Turn Lane R/WVerge Width Varies 10’ Trail Engineered Retaining Wall Case F Case G Clear Zone per IDM 49-2.01(03) 4'-0" Verge Width Varies R/WParking Lot Sidewalk Existing SidewalkTravel Lane/Right Turn Lane R/WVerge Width Varies Case H Travel Lane/Right Turn Lane To Retain Existing Sidewalk: Sidewalk Width Should be 5’-0” or Greater Sidewalk Cross Slope is 2.0% or Less Sidewalk is within the R/W Sidewalk Should be in Good Condition Reduced Sidewalk Width May Require Determination of Technical Infeasibility Engineered Retaining Wall Existing Ground Travel Lane/Right Turn Lane R/WUtility Pole or OtherLarge Object Verge Width Varies No Additional R/W Anticipated 10’ Trail* Case A Slope** Verge Width Varies R/WCase B Travel Lane/Right Turn Lane 10’ TrailBuffer Width as Required* Slope** No Additional R/W Anticipated Utility Pole or OtherLarge Object Case C Verge Width Varies 10’ Trail Ditch Area R/WTravel Lane/Right Turn Lane 3:1** 6:1* No Additional R/W Anticipated Existing Ground Existing Ground * Width May be Reduced for Limited Lengths** Limit Slope to a Maximum Steepness of 6:1 Where Practical * Width May be Reduced for Limited Lengths ** Limit Slope to a Maximum Steepness of 6:1 Where Practical * 6:1 Max. Steepness within Clear Zone** 3:1 Slope Max. Steepness; Match Existing Slope Where Practical Travel Lane/Right Turn Lane R/WUtility Pole or OtherLarge Object Verge Width Varies No Additional R/W Anticipated 10’ Trail* Case A Slope** Verge Width Varies R/WCase B Travel Lane/Right Turn Lane 10’ TrailBuffer Width as Required* Slope** No Additional R/W Anticipated Utility Pole or OtherLarge Object Case C Verge Width Varies 10’ Trail Ditch Area R/WTravel Lane/Right Turn Lane 3:1** 6:1* No Additional R/W Anticipated Existing Ground Existing Ground * Width May be Reduced for Limited Lengths** Limit Slope to a Maximum Steepness of 6:1 Where Practical * Width May be Reduced for Limited Lengths** Limit Slope to a Maximum Steepness of 6:1 Where Practical * 6:1 Max. Steepness within Clear Zone** 3:1 Slope Max. Steepness; Match Existing Slope Where Practical Case D 3:1 Verge Width Varies R/W10’ Trail Travel Lane/Right Turn Lane No Additional R/W Anticipated "Standup" Curb12" Max. RevealHeight Case E LawnArea LawnArea Verge Width Varies 10’ Trail 3:1* Temp. R/W for Lawn Grading** Travel Lane/Right Turn Lane IDM 85-5.01(07): Grade Change Should be Less Than 2 Feet for Temp. R/W * To the extent possible, match existing side slope Use Max. Steepness of 6:1 within clear zone** Permanent R/W Required Where Grade Change is Greater than 2 Feet R/WTravel Lane/Right Turn Lane R/WVerge Width Varies 10’ Trail Engineered Retaining Wall Case F City of South Bend / Ewing Trail / DES 2500053 | Page 9HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. ENVIRONMENTAL We have evaluated the potential impacts, and the following concerns have been identified within or adjacent to the project area: y Infrastructure: »Recreational Facilities ............................... 3 »Trails .........................................................10 »Managed Land ........................................... 2 y Water Resources: »Wetlands ................................................... 6 »Lakes ........................................................ 2 y Hazardous Material Concerns: »Underground Storage Tank ........................ 1 »Leaking Underground Storage Tank ........... 1 »Temporary Brownfields .............................. 1 »Institutional Controls IDEM ........................ 3 »NPDES Facilities ....................................... 4 y Cultural Resources (SHAARD): »National Register Historic Site ................... 1 »County Survey Sites ................................. 12Outstanding ............................................... 1Notable ...................................................... 1Contributing ............................................. 10 PROJECT APPROACH | ENVIRONMENTAL ") A@ A@ A@ A@ kj _ _ _ DOWNING CIR PULASKISTMAGNOLIASTFAIRVIEW STGRANT STMAGYAR CT BALEY CT IN V S T 6 NASH STLINDEN RDJACKSON STPROSPECT STHILLSIDE VICTORIA ST FAIRVIEW ST WEBSTER STCALVERT ST SWYGART STBROOKFIELD STPHILLIPPA STKALEY STBROOKFIELD STGRANT STDORTHY STLOCUST RDWARREN STWABASH STMORRIS STGLEN STWALNUT STCARLISLE STDONALD ST EMERSON FOREST PKWYOLIVE STMEADE STGERTRUDE STDELAWARE ST CALVERT ST EWING BLVDQR23 ST JOSEPH37 Indiana Reference Post point Inventory is an sde Feature Class created by Road Inventory of the Indiana GIS Department of Transportation (INDOT), null,Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Indiana Natural Heritage Data Center, US Department of Agriculture, US Department of Interior, various localpark and recreation agenices,º Red Flag Investigation - ResourcesW Ewing Ave, from S Olive Street to S Gertrude StDes. No. 2500053, Multi-use Path InstallSt. Joseph County, 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 0.070.04 Miles Project Area Quarter Mile Radius _Recreation Facility Trails Managed Lands Wetlands Lake Underground Storage Tank Leaking Underground Storage Tank kj Temporary Brownfields Institutional Controls IDEM A@ NPDES Facilites ")Reference Post Highways State Local Roads County Boundary ") A@ A@ A@ A@ kj _ _ _ DOWNING CIR PULASKISTMAGNOLIASTFAIRVIEW STGRANT STMAGYAR CT BALEY CT IN V S T 6 NASH STLINDEN RDJACKSON STPROSPECT STHILLSIDE VICTORIA ST FAIRVIEW ST WEBSTER STCALVERT ST SWYGART STBROOKFIELD STPHILLIPPA STKALEY STBROOKFIELD STGRANT STDORTHY STLOCUST RDWARREN STWABASH STMORRIS STGLEN STWALNUT STCARLISLE STDONALD ST EMERSON FOREST PKWYOLIVE STMEADE STGERTRUDE STDELAWARE ST CALVERT ST EWING BLVDQR23 ST JOSEPH37 Indiana Reference Post point Inventory is an sde Feature Class created by Road Inventory of the Indiana GIS Department of Transportation (INDOT), null,Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Indiana Natural Heritage Data Center, US Department of Agriculture, US Department of Interior, various localpark and recreation agenices,º Red Flag Investigation - ResourcesW Ewing Ave, from S Olive Street to S Gertrude StDes. No. 2500053, Multi-use Path InstallSt. Joseph County, 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 0.070.04 Miles Project Area Quarter Mile Radius _Recreation Facility Trails Managed Lands Wetlands Lake Underground Storage Tank Leaking Underground Storage Tank kj Temporary Brownfields Institutional Controls IDEM A@ NPDES Facilites ")Reference Post Highways State Local Roads County Boundary Environmental Scope: y Range-wide Programmatic Consultation for the Indiana bat and northern long-eared bat. y Section 106 cultural resources review likely falls under Category B. y Section 4(f) coordination may be required due to trail/parks adjacent to the project area. y CSGP permit if soil disturbance is greater than 1 ac. y Environmental document anticipated is a CE 1 or CE 4 depending on Section 4(f) coordination. UTILITIES We anticipate the following utilities within the project area: y American Electric Power – Electric y AT&T – Distribution – Communications y Chillicothe Telephone Company (DBA Horizon Telecom) – Fiber Optic y Choice Light, Inc. – Fiber Optic y Comcast North – Cable TV y Elkhart County Highway Department – Fiber Optic y Metro Fibernet, LLC y NIPSCO Gas (South Bend) y City of South Bend – Sewer, Water y Windstream – Communications City of South Bend / Ewing Trail / DES 2500053 | Page 10HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. SR 930 HMA OVERLAY WITH SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION Allen County, IN Owner: INDOT Fort Wayne District Project Cost: $21.7M Hanson was selected to provide design engineering services for seven projects along SR 930 including the reconstruction of curb ramps and pedestrian refuges to meet ADA compliance. y 16 curb ramp locations updated. y New/retrofit pedestrian refuges are proposed at Hobson Road, State Boulevard, and Lake Avenue. Scope includes environmental document and permitting, topographic survey, design and plan development, hydraulic analysis, R/W plan development (including R/W engineering, title research, and staking), geotechnical engineering, utility and railroad coordination, pavement design, and construction phase services. Hanson is responsible for the management, coordination, and design of the elements required to provide 100% construction plans, specifications, and estimates, and public outreach. US 35 PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT & SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION Grant County, IN Owner: INDOT Fort Wayne District Project Cost: $15.4M The original project scope provided for the replacement of sidewalks only where deterioration was evident. It was identified that a 4-block segment along US 35 lacked any sidewalk infrastructure. To proactively address pedestrian connectivity, sidewalk installation was scoped on the north side of the roadway. Recognizing the broader opportunity for enhanced accessibility and community benefit, Gas City requested that sidewalk also be added on the south side. While this addition was beyond the limits of the INDOT-funded scope, Gas City agreed to fund the additional four blocks of sidewalk. What sets this project apart is the extraordinary level of collaboration achieved among all stakeholders. Hanson is spearheading efforts not only to formalize the necessary funding agreement, but to ensure the added sidewalk is delivered without delay and in full compliance with regulatory and design standards. SR 109 PAVEMENT AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT Hancock County, IN Owner: INDOT Greenfield District Project Cost: $3.3M Hanson was selected to provide design and plan development necessary to produce construction contract documents for this reconstruction project, 1.84 miles south of SR 234 to 1.06 miles south of SR 234 in the Town of Wilkinson. The project includes a complete reconstruction of the roadway, including drainage, curb, and sidewalks, and combining two approaches to improve site distance. Scope includes design, geotechnical investigations, pavement design, survey, hydraulic analysis, environmental documents and permits, utility coordination, and R/W plan development. A public informational meeting was held prior to the public hearing to provide the Town of Wilkinson the opportunity to visualize the proposed changes as well as comment on what they would like to see, which has resulted in a very well-received project. PROJECT EXPERIENCE City of South Bend / Ewing Trail / DES 2500053 | Page 11HANSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC. PROJECT EXPERIENCE WALK OF EXCELLENCE Kokomo, IN Owner: City of Kokomo Project Cost: $10M Like many U.S. cities, Kokomo, Indiana, examined ways to revitalize and improve its downtown area. With the 84-mile-long Wildcat Creek running through the heart of downtown, the city faced challenges in this former industrial area, such as flooding, trash dumping and deteriorating buildings. The City turned to Hanson for help, which included providing options for the trail and development, helping visualize the potential trail and improvements, and creating an inviting space. Hanson worked closely with the City, residents, and developers to coordinate the planning, design, and construction of the trail and its impact on future development. In addition to the 1-mile-long trail, the project included sidewalks, retaining walls, four bridges, and landscaping. The project team also designed unique features along the trail, including swings, benches, planters, handrails, and an amphitheater. Another unique aspect of this project involved coordination with the local school district — the Kokomo-Center Township Consolidated School Corp. — to design an outdoor learning environment for middle school students. The trail offers students safe access to the creek to collect water samples, conduct science experiments and observe nature. Hanson performed project management, survey, environmental, design, utility coordination, and construction inspection services for this beautiful, award-winning trail project. This project received awards from ACEC and APWA. PLEASANT RUN TRAIL Indianapolis, IN Owner: City of Indianapolis Project Cost: $2M The 1.27 mile-long, asphalt Pleasant Run Trail was a local public agency project with INDOT and the City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works. The project consisted of: y Removal and installation of drainage pipes and inlets. y Removal of traffic lanes to add the trail. y Construction of a new pedestrian bridge that was 14’ x 84’ and CSX canopy built under the railroad bridge. Project challenges included: y While constructing the trail along Washington Street the contractor encountered asphalt as thick as 26” and large concrete debris dumping areas. y An inlet that was to be removed was concrete bridged over a concrete pipe sitting directly on top of a clay pipe. When the inlet was removed both the storm and sewer pipes were damaged. These pipes flowed directly into the adjoining river. y At the Washington bridge approach, a large sink hole was discovered which undermined the approach approximately 8’ deep and 7’ into the approach. y In addition, the trail had 20 curb ramps that could only be designed in the field because of the elevation of the intersecting roads. y The terrain of the trail was in general flat; however, with the removal of several traffic lanes and utilities such as gas, electrical, and fiber optics, became a concern and in several locations had to be relocated. The Hanson team was able to tackle all these issues as they were discovered in the field and led to successful completion of the Pleasant Run Trail. City of South Bend / Ewing Trail / DES 2500053 | Page 12 Copyright © 2025 by Hanson Professional Services Inc. All rights reserved. This document is intended solely for the individual or the entity to which it is addressed. The information contained in this document shall not be duplicated, stored electronically, or distributed, in whole or in part, by anyone other than the recipient without the express written permission of Hanson Professional Services Inc., 1525 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703, (217) 788- 2450, www.hanson-inc.com. Unauthorized reproduction or transmission of any part of this document is a violation of federal law. Any concepts, designs and project approaches contained herein are considered proprietary. Any use of these concepts and approaches by others is considered a violation of copyright law.