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TOWN OF EAST MONTPELIER STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS East Montpelier STP BIKE (63) Village Safety Improvement Project April 21, 2014 SUBMITTED TO Mr. C. Bruce Johnson, Town Administrator Town of East Montpelier 40 Kelton Road, PO Box 157 East Montpelier, VT 05651

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TOWN OF EAST MONTPELIER

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONSEast Montpelier STP BIKE (63)Village Safety Improvement Project

April 21, 2014

SUBMITTED TOMr. C. Bruce Johnson, Town AdministratorTown of East Montpelier40 Kelton Road, PO Box 157East Montpelier, VT 05651

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622472X April 21, 2014

Mr. C. Bruce Johnson, Town AdministratorTown of East Montpelier40 Kelton Road, PO Box 157East Montpelier, VT 05651

SUBJECT: Statement of Qualifications East Montpelier STP BIKE (63) Village Safety Improvement Project

Dear Mr. Johnson:

The enclosed Statement of Qualifications demonstrates DuBois & King's (D&K) experience and qualifications to support the Town in completing the design, engineering, and permitting of the Village Safety Improvement Project. Our Team completed the previous Village Safety Enhancement Scoping Study and is intimately familiar with the proposed improvements, how they came to be recommended, the potential property owner issues, and the need to coordinate the improvements with the adjacent VTrans project to replace Bridge 68. Our previous experience working with the Town, the Village Committee, and the Local Project Manager will allow us to seamlessly move into the design phase with no lost time to familiarize ourselves with the project background. Our thorough knowledge of the project will benefit the Town, as we will be able to develop the project in an efficient manner. D&K has a strong desire to continue working with the Town’s team on this important project.

The D&K staff assigned to this project are experienced in the design of sidewalks, crosswalks, streetscape enhancements, and roadway improvements. We are thoroughly familiar with the VTrans LTF Project Development Process through our work on over three dozen LTF projects. I will be the Project Manager and the point of contact between DuBois & King and the Local Project Manager. Other supporting team members are presented in the "Project Team" section of our proposal.

Please consider what the D&K team offers the Town of East Montpelier:

• A Project Team that worked together on the Scoping Study that defined the planned project• A multi-disciplined in-house team of professionals• LTF experience on dozens of municipal pedestrian design projects• Previous experience working with the Town, Village Committee, and LPM• Extensive experience working directly with VTrans on projects involving State highways• The management/public participation skills required to effectively identify and address concerns

DuBois & King’s Form AF38 and supporting financial information are current and on file with the Vermont Agency of Transportation, and the firm is on their list of pre-qualified consultants.

We look forward to the opportunity to assist the Town with the Village Safety Improvement Project. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 802.728.3376 or [email protected] if you have questions.

Very truly yours, DuBois & King, Inc.

Evan Detrick, PE, Project Manager

28NorthMainStreet,Randolph,VT05060•(802)728-3376•www.dubois-king.com

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Statement of Qualifications East Montpelier STP BIKE (63) Village Safety Improvement ProjectTown of East Montpelier, Vermont

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INTRODUCTION/UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROJECT

The Town of East Montpelier (Town) has received a Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Grant through the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) for the East Montpelier Safety Improvement Project. The grant will fund the design and construction of safety improvements for pedestrians along US Route 2 in East Montpelier Village.

The project extends approximately ¼ mile along US Route 2, between the northern signalized intersection at VT Route 14, and the soon-to-be-reconstructed southern intersection of VT Route 14 adjacent to Bridge 68 over the Winooski River. This portion of US Route 2 is the center of East Montpelier and includes the Dudley General Store, US Post Office, cemetery, numerous commercial properties, and several residences.

The Town is requesting Statements of Qualifications from professional consultants to develop design drawings and bid documents in accordance with VTrans guidelines. The design is to be based on the recommendations contained in the Village Safety Enhancement Scoping Study prepared by DuBois & King (D&K) for the Town in 2012. The improvements include a Portland cement concrete sidewalk with granite curb along the west side of the road for the entire length of the project area and along the east side of the road for the northern third of the project area. A crosswalk is proposed across Quaker Road at the intersection of US Route 2 and may be included across US Route 2 at the Post Office. Drainage improvements are needed due to the addition of curbing and due to poor drainage conditions that already exist, particularly along the west side of the road. The project will also include widening of the roadway shoulders.

D&K has served as the consultant on numerous similar grant-funded projects, including sidewalk designs in Barre, Northfield, Bristol,Shelburne,Williamstown,Thetford,Brighton,Hardwick,Colchester, Essex, and Killington, among other Towns. Our extensive experience on similar municipal projects has provided D&K with a comprehensive understanding of the requirements associated with this project.

The project is funded through a $490,000 Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Grant. With the use of the grant, the project is administered through VTrans’ Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Section. Therefore, it must be developed

TOWN OF EAST MONTPELIER U.S. ROUTE 2

VILLAGE SAFETY ENHANCEMENT SCOPING STUDY

FINAL REPORT AUGUST 15, 2012

Prepared by:

Looking north along US Route 2 near the middle of the project area.

D&K staff have worked with LPM Kevin Russell on a number of other sidewalk projects, including

the Study for East Montpelier.

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in accordance with the VTrans 2009 LTF Guidebook for Municipally Managed Projects. This project will be managed for the Town by their Local Project Manager, Mr. Kevin Russell (supported by RSG, Inc.). The East Montpelier Town Administrator, Mr. Bruce Johnson, and the Village Committee will also actively participate on behalf of the Town. The project will be led through VTrans by Ms. Nancy Avery, Project Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROJECT AREA

D&K has a strong interest in working with the Town of East Montpelier on this project. We support the Village Committee’s goals to improve pedestrian safety within the Village area, including school children. Our Project Manager, Mr. Evan Detrick, PE, managed the development of the Village Safety Enhancement Scoping Study and worked closely with the Village Committee on the vision for this project. Evan is thoroughly familiar with the project history, property owner issues, components of work, challenges,opportunities,andgoalsoftheTown.Heandseveralstaff members that also worked on the Study will continue on the design portion of the project, so that the Town can maintain the momentum generated on the Study to complete the design in an informed and efficient manner.

US Route 2 is a State highway throughout the project area. The project area is located between US Route 2’s intersectionswithVTRoute14–thenorthintersection(headingtowardsHardwick)andthesouthintersection(heading towards Barre). US Route 2 within the project limits is a two-lane roadway with an approximately 11-ft lane in each direction and very narrow shoulders. While there is at least one set of old roadway drawings that indicate the existing right-of-way of US Route 2 is 4-rods (66 ft) wide, the exact location of the old road and thus right-of-way would be difficult to determine without extensive field research and survey. VTrans has asserted a 3-rod (49.5 ft) width centered about the present day centerline in the development of their adjacent projects. This assumption simplifies the right-of-way process and avoids potential challenges from adjacent property owners. This approach should be taken by the Town for the same reasons.

The posted speed limit is 35 mph and the pavement is in fair to good condition. Green Mountain Power utility poles line the east side of the road approximately 20 ft from the roadway centerline. There are no pedestrian facilities along US Route 2 in the project area, except for the existing sidewalk north of Quaker Road. With no sidewalks or crosswalks, motor vehicles have the right-of-way, making crossing the roadway potentially dangerous for pedestrians. There is a wide, unchannelized access for the General Store and US Post Office, which are two of the major destinations in this area.

Children using the school bus must use the narrow roadway shoulders when walking along US Route 2.

Looking south from near the northern end of the project.

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The existing stormwater collection facilities do not work well. The west side of US Route 2 has several catch basins located just north of the General Store; however, these structures do not appear to be positioned to collect much runoff. Runoff flows down the roadway shoulder across the General Store and Post Office frontage and drains onto the downhill yards. This condition has created an erosion problem in the yard areas. Better collection and conveyance of drainage is needed throughout the project area to minimize erosion and to control stormwater runoff. There is an existing box culvert beneath US Route 2 (approximately 4 ft by 4 ft) near the middle of the project area. This culvert will likely need to be extended to accommodate the new sidewalk.

VTrans completed the reconfiguration of the intersection of US Route 2 and VT Route 14 north, by realigning US Route 2 and VT Route 14 and installing a traffic signal. VTrans is also developing design plans for the replacement of the VT Route 14 Bridge 68 over the Winooski River. East Montpelier’s project to improve pedestrian access in the area will connect the sidewalks from both VTrans projects.

D&K coordinated with VTrans and their consultant for the replacement of Bridge 68 over the Winooski River. The project includes a sidewalk attached to the north side of the bridge. The Bridge 68 project also includes the addition of a left turn lane for southbound US Route 2 and the addition of a traffic signal at the intersection. The traffic signal will include a conduit under US Route 2, so wiring can be added to accommodate pedestrian signal heads. This measure will make it easy and safe for a pedestrian crossing to be made at this location, so the sidewalk from the bridge can be connected to the Town’s proposed sidewalk along the west side of US Route 2. We will secure a copy of the current plans prepared for this project as the design of the Safety Improvement Project is initiated to ensure the sidewalk design matches the roadway widening, retaining wall, traffic signal supports, etc. Based on a recent discussion with VTrans Project Manager Mark Sargent, this project is scheduled for construction in 2016. We will continue to coordinate with Mark as the two projects are advanced through final design to ensure VTrans understands the Town's goals for the sidewalk and to ensure the design drawings are compatible.

D&K will coordinate directly with VTrans to understand the final configuration of the improvements associated with the Bridge 68 replacement project and to ensure the sidewalk improvements blend seamlessly.

The improved intersection of US Route 2 and VT Route 14 (north) included a traffic signal and a

sidewalk along the west side of US Route 2.

Existing driveway culvert is clogged on the west side of US Route 2 near the middle of the project area.

4 ft by 4 ft culvert beneath US Route 2.

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D&K understands that the Town had asked VTrans previously to provide pedestrian amenities between their two projects, but VTrans would not provide a pedestrian connection due to complications with the owner of the General Store(Mr.JeffBiron).Mr.Biron’scooperationisanimportantgoalofthesidewalkproject.HeownstheDudleyGeneralStore,thePostOfficebuilding,thegarage,andtheJockeyHollowparcels.AswiththeStudy,earlycontactwill be made directly with Mr. Biron so that the Town can maximize the level of discussion and cooperation.

The Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission (CVRPC) completed a Visioning Study (Village Study Report) for the East Montpelier Village area. We have obtained a copy of this Report, reviewed its contents, and discussed it with the CVRPC and Village Committee. The proposed sidewalk should not be considered an isolated project, but should be considered one piece of the greater Village circulation plan. Any updates to the Town’s vision for the overall circulation plan that have been made since the time of the Study will be considered in the design of the Safety Improvement Project.

D&K understands this is primarily a pedestrian enhancement project; however, in addition to sidewalks, the project will include crosswalks, signing, and access control. We will actively engage the Village Committee and the public to understand the community’s goals and to help develop a project that improves safety, as well as the character of the Village. Our approach to this project is to help the community define and implement its vision for this corridor. We are sensitive to the Town’s desire to not only enhance safety and mobility, but also create a streetscape that is functional and attractive.

KEYS TO THE SUCCESS OF THE PROJECT

Public Involvement

Soliciting input from the public will be important to the success of this project. Public meetings were conducted during the Study phase and valid concerns were raised. We will continue the public outreach initiated under the Study phase and work with owners to identify and address concerns wherever possible. Outreach will include contact with individual property owners during preliminary design and as the right-of-way phase is initiated. In addition to discussions with individual owners, the process will include public meetings with the general public to solicit feedback on the design.

Village Committee Partnering

The Village Committee has been established to help guide the responsible growth of East Montpelier. The Committee’s participation in the development of the Study was important to identify and discuss alternatives consistent with the community’s

D&K used social media through "SeeClickFix" to get input for the Essex Junction Bike Ped Plan.

A recent public meeting led by D&K in Hinesburg.

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vision. We will actively partner with the Committee to discuss ideas and the elements of the design. We will do this by meeting with the Committee and discussing updates since the completion of the Study and their expectations for this project. We will present our ideas for feedback and discussion and work with the Committee to develop a design that not only meets the intent of the Grant, but also complements the community’s vision.

Knowledge of the LTF and overall VTrans Project Development Process

This project is being administered by VTrans through their LTF Program and must be developed in accordance with the 2009 VTrans LTF Guidebook for Municipally Managed Projects. Evan Detrick has a thorough understanding of the LTF Project Development Process through his work on over 35 LTF projects. Evan’s work has involved a variety of projects, including feasibility studies for sidewalk, pathway, and streetscape projects; roadway reconstruction projects and intersection improvements; and the design of sidewalk and pathway projects. Evan has managed and assisted VTrans and municipalities on numerous transportation projects.HeknowsandunderstandstheLTFprogramanditsprojectrequirements and expectations, and will bring this experience and familiarity to East Montpelier for the benefit of this project.

This project is located on a section of US Route 2, which is a State owned and controlled highway. VTrans’ Maintenance District, Right-of-WayandUtilitiesSection,HighwaySafetyandDesignSection, and the Bike and Pedestrian Coordinator will have concerns with any work within their right-of-way. VTrans’ staff will need to be involved throughout the development of the design. VTrans will have concerns about offsets to curb lines, drainage, crosswalks, pavement markings, signing, curb ramps, snow-plowing, and the control of property access (driveway consolidation). The coordination and discussions initiated during the Study phase will continue throughout the design process.

PROJECT APPROACH

D&K’s primary objective is to produce a high quality project within the defined budget and schedule. We intend to achieve this objective by implementation of, and adherence to, our Project Management plan, as outlined below.

Issue Resolution: Identify, discuss, and resolve the key design issues early in the project. From project inception, DuBois & King will facilitate and promote solution oriented discussions of pedestrian, access, drainage, and right-of-way issues.

Communications: Continue issue resolution through regularly scheduled meetings, phone discussions, and e-mails throughout the project. Additionally, monthly reports will be prepared and submitted to the Town.

Because the project is located on US Route 2, which falls under the jurisdiction of VTrans, the design

drawings must be developed in the MicroStation CADD format. D&K has

extensive experience developing plans in MicroStation for VTrans.

Revised April, 2009

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Project Manager: Assign a project manager that has the required experience and expertise to successfully complete the project.EvanDetrick,PE,willbeinvolvedwiththisprojectfrombeginningthroughcompletion.HewillprovideQA/QC reviews as the project advances and oversee the activities of the design staff.

Design Team: Assign a qualified design team that will remain on the project through completion. Lucy Gibson, PE, will lead the design team that has demonstrated experience in project development with similar projects. D&K's design team has extensive experience with the many aspects of this project and has significant experience in the development of VTrans based roadway, sidewalk, intersection, and similar transportation related projects. The design team is supported by sufficient in-house engineering and CADD capacity to maintain project schedules.

AVAILABILITY OF TECHNICAL DISCIPLINES

Our staff has considerable project experience and “project tested” technical capabilities to complete the East Montpelier Safety Improvement Project. D&K has assembled a team of professionals to complete the project in an efficient and focused manner. D&K will be the prime consultant and will be supported by archaeological and historic subconsultant team members if necessary.

D&K has supported VTrans and municipalities with a wide range of transportation services for the past 30 years. We have advanced planning studies, conceptual design, final design, environmental documentation, right-of-way determinations, and services during construction on hundreds of projects. These projects have resulted in direct experience working with the VTrans staff on developing plans, specifications, and cost estimates. D&K offers a dedicated and knowledgeable staff to assist the Town with this project. As a central Vermont-based, multi-disciplined consulting engineering firm, our in-house services include:

• Roadway design • Public participation• Bicycle and pedestrian facility design • Traffic analysis and signalization • Survey • Right-of-way • Utility identification and coordination • Environmental clearances (NEPA) and permitting• Drainage stormwater management and hydraulic design • Construction cost estimating• Highwayresurfacing • Constructionmanagementandinspection

Our experience includes multi-year, retainer contracts with VTrans, for the following services:

• ProgramDevelopment • HighwayResurfacing• Survey • Policy and Planning• Environmental • Roadway and Safety

“DuBois & King, Inc., has been part of Pavement Management’s design consultant service contract for many years. I have only had the pleasure of working with them for the last two years...I recommend submitting future projects to DuBois & King for future proposals and look forward to having them as a consultant design firm.”

Ted Domey, VTrans, Consultant Performance Evaluation, Highway Resurfacing Services

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• Safe Routes to School • Covered Bridge• ROW and Boundary • Aviation• Stormwater Management

We will apply the knowledge from our prior and ongoing experience working with VTrans and municipalities to successfully develop this project.

The University of Vermont Consulting Archaeology Program (UVM CAP) conducted an archeological resource assessment previously for the project during the Study phase. They concluded that there were no archaeologically sensitive resource areas within the project limits. We will submit their report to VTrans during the design phase for their concurrence during the Section 106 review process. If needed, UVM CAP will be available for any follow-up work to facilitate the completion of the archeological resource review.

Mary Jo Llewellyn conducted a historic structures review previously for the project during the Study phase. She concluded that although the Village area is historically significant, the proposed improvements would have no effect on historic resources. We will submit her report to VTrans during the design phase for their concurrence during the Section 106 review process. If needed, Ms. Llewellyn will be available for any follow-up work to facilitate the completion of the historic resource review.

DuBois & King’s Project Manager and other team members identified herein will be dedicated to this assignment for the life of the project. This will be an effective means of facilitating communications, assuring quality control, and meeting the schedule of deliverables so that the project can remain on schedule and within budget.

SCHEDULE

The Town’s RFQ requests that an anticipated schedule be provided for the development of the project, assuming a July 1, 2014 start date. The schedule on these types of projects depends largely on several key items. These include the NEPA environmental clearance, acquisition of right-of-way, and utility relocations (when involved). While an exact scope of work has not been developed at this time, D&K has extensive experience on similar projects and has a good idea of what the scope of services will need to be. The largest unknowns, as far as the schedule, will be the time to review and approve the NEPA document and the time for the Town to acquire the rights needed to construct the project (we expect that temporary construction rights and some permanent drainage and/or sidewalk rights will be needed). Our anticipated schedule is indicated on the next page.

D&K’s team is available to begin working immediately on the Village Safety

Improvement Project. Our multidiscipline team has the depth of staff to fully

support the effort needed to adequately develop the design in a timely manner.

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ABILITY TO MEET SCHEDULES & BUDGETS

Our team’s approach to project development is simple and straightforward. By following the steps below, we will ensure the project is developed in a timely and cost-effective manner:

• Understand project goals, limits, and objectives• Early identification and action related to permitting and NEPA• Work closely with all project participants as a team• Define a reasonable budget• Define a scope and schedule that follows the VTrans process and allows for adequate time to perform reviews,

acquire easements, and solicit public input• Enable the Town to reach informed, fact-based decisions • Gain concurrence on issues and document decisions• Develop deliverables consistent with VTrans formats and organizational guidelines

The proposed D&K schedule shown on the prior page allows approximately 2 years to complete the survey, design, permitting, and contract documents, and to acquire the needed easements. Four weeks has generally been allowed for the Town and VTrans to review and issue comments on submissions. We have also assumed that the review and approval of the Categorical Exclusion (CE) documentation (NEPA) at VTrans can be completed in 2 months, and we have allowed approximately 6 months to complete the right-of-way process. The timeframes of the last two activities are somewhat aggressive, but should be achievable. Our goal is to have the project go to construction in 2016, which coincides with the current schedule of the Bridge 68 replacement project.

We have reviewed our workload projections and have capacity to deliver timely services on this project. With a staff of 90, D&K has the capacity to support this project. With our understanding of the LTF process, knowledge of the project site, and experience providing services for similar projects, D&K is prepared to deliver the professional services within the proposed schedule timeline.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE OF PROPOSED STAFF

Firm Overview

Founded in 1962, DuBois & King provides multidiscipline planning, design, and construction phase services to Federal, State, and municipal clients. With offices in Randolph, South Burlington, and Springfield, Vermont, the firm employs engineers, planners, designers, surveyors, wetland scientists, environmental and permitting specialists, landscape architects, construction specialists, right-of-way and property specialists, and support personnel experienced with the advancement of sidewalk projects. D&K has supported Vermont municipalities for the past 50 years with

“The best firm on board at keeping cost to the Agency at a minimum”.

“Excellent” rating, Kevin Locke, VTrans, Highway Resurfacing Performance Evaluation

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a wide range of engineering, transportation, and planning services. D&K has advanced planning studies, conceptual and final designs, environmental documentation, right-of-way determinations, and services during construction on numerous transportation safety improvement projects. Project management and all engineering services will be provided by D&K’s in-house professionals working out of the firm’s Randolph and South Burlington offices. The D&K project team includes:

P A Project Manager, Evan Detrick, PE, who has worked on many municipal projects through the LTF Section and knows and understands LTF procedures, processes, and requirements. Evan also has experience working with East Montpelier's Local Project Manager, Kevin Russell, on numerous projects including sidewalks and pathways.

P Transportation engineers who specialize in alternatives evaluations and the design of sidewalks, multi-use paths, and roadways.

P Permitting experts who have successfully completed numerous resource investigations, permit applications, and environmental documentation for many municipal LTF clients, as well as directly for VTrans.

Technical Abilities

Transportation Planning - DuBois & King's Transportation Planning staff includes planners and engineers experienced in working with communities, agencies, and the public on a variety of transportation planning projects. Our approach is to be well informed of public and community concerns, consider the important influences between land use and transportation design, and incorporate community goals and visions into the plans. Our staff is well versed in the latest innovations of multimodal land use/transportation planning, including mode share analysis for developments, evaluation of road diets, and development of Complete Streets designs. Communities are rediscovering the importance of well-designed streetscapes that accommodate multiple transportation modes and balance safety, mobility, aesthetics, and environmental elements. The D&K team has experience working with communities to develop streetscape design concepts, street design guidelines, and construction documents for improvements that incorporate bicycles, pedestrians, transit, parking, and automobiles in a limited space. In addition, our design teams bring a comprehensive understanding of local, Federal, and State programs and requirements.

Extensive Bike and Ped Experience in VT - D&K staff members assigned to this project have considerable experience developing pathway and sidewalk projects. Recent experience includes design, permitting, and construction phase services of over 12 miles of pedestrian pathways in Vermont, and sidewalks in Colchester, Barre, Shelburne, Northfield, Alburgh, and Killington. (Please see “Representative Experience” tab).

D&K’s Lucy Gibson was the primary author for a guide for Vermont

communities for implementation of Complete Streets planning.

Complete Streetsa guide for Vermont communities

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VTrans LTF - DuBois & King has worked continuously on projects developed through the LTF Section since the Section was initiated approximately 15 years ago. D&K’s design team is thoroughly familiar with the VTrans project development process, LTF Guidebook, Standard Drawings, Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Planning and Design Manual, and Specifications for Construction. The firm has designed over 35 projects funded through the VTrans LTF Section. Typical services for these projects have included Project Definition (planning, environmental resource inventory, field survey, conceptual plans, NEPA, etc), Project Design (contract documents, permitting, right-of-way), and construction managementandinspection.D&KengineersarethoroughlyfamiliarwiththelatestAASHTO,VTrans,andADAdesignguidelines for sidewalks, as well as the MUTCD for signing and pavement markings. Engineers work with these standards and guidelines on a daily basis and coordinate regularly with VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Jon Kaplan on design issues, interpretation of recommended practices, and alternative or experimental treatments.

D&K's project team is thoroughly familiar with LTF design requirements, cost estimating practices, electronic submission and review practices, standardized bidding documents, and consultant expectations, and will utilize our knowledge to ensure all necessary actions are taken at appropriate junctures throughout the project. This will be important to keep the project moving forward, prevent unnecessary delays, and ensure that Federal funding is not jeopardized. Our experience working for municipalities on projects developed through the LTF Section are highlighted behind the "Representative Experience" tab.

Survey - D&K’s Survey Department provides horizontal/vertical control, topographic and boundary survey, deed research, contractor stakeout, base mapping, and plats. D&K surveyors have extensive experience in deed and historic right-of-way research and are familiar with State case law and statues pertaining to highway right-of-ways and historic highway locations and monumentation evidence. Relative to right-of-way, D&K survey staff provide: notification of property owners and administrators; records research to determine ownership and to identify easements; field investigation; geodetic and local control network; location survey; analysis of survey results; and legal consultation, statutory resurvey, and publication of survey results.

Environmental Services and Permitting - Whether supporting a planning and engineering effort or conducting a natural resources investigation independent of a development project, D&K environmental planners, scientists, and engineers are highly experienced in providing services for compliance with State and Federal permitting regulations. DuBois & King project teams are capable of providing all services necessary to complete a thorough environmental documentation, including State and Federal permitting. Services the firm performs include:

• Resource identification, field survey, analysis, and documentation• Habitatidentification/mapping

“Professionalism and engineering knowledge is excellent.”

”Excellent” Rating, Michael Fowler, PE, VTrans Highway Resurfacing Performance Evaluation

“[DuBois & King] has shown real creativity in developing clear project plans using a minimum of information. This is a small scale project and a creative approach to plans development was needed to keep the engineering cost within budget.”

Jon Kaplan, VTrans Project Manager, Consultant Performance Evaluation

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• Coordination with State and Federal agencies and preparation of applications for State and Federal permits• US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 permitting• Preparation of NEPA documentation• Wetlands delineation• Development of plans and/or designs for avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation of environmental impacts

related to waterways, wetlands, cultural and agricultural resources, floodplains, and habitat• Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Plans • Stormwater Management Plans

Public Engagement - In our work for communities all around northern New England, D&K routinely uses various graphic techniques to enhance public presentations. PowerPoint, boards, SimTraffic model simulations, SketchUp modeling, and aerial photographs are all part of the “toolkit” that we use to present information and convey ideas; engage the public, agency officials, clients, and other interested parties; and help our audience visualize what our projects will look like.

Bridge/Structures Engineering - This project may include the extension of the existing box culvert beneath US Route 2 to accommodate the construction of the sidewalk on the west side of the roadway. D&K has rehabilitated, improved, or replaced dozens of small bridges and culverts for municipalities and State agencies. We have developed many of these projects directly for VTrans on State highways. Our full-time bridge engineering staff is familiar with the latest codes and design requirements. Because we routinely work for both municipalities and VTrans, we know how to design cost effective structures that meet State requirements.

Project Team

The background and experience of the staff we propose to use for this project are shown in the following descriptions. Resumes are located behind the “Professional Resumes” tab.

Public input is fundamental to the design process. We see our role in public participation to be as important as our role as planners and design engineers. We have extensive experience leading public involvement programs.

Right: D&K produces a newsletter and web content periodically to inform Barre

residents on bike path progress.

D&K uses SketchUp modeling as one of our tools to help the public visualize projects.

IN THIS ISSUE

Welcome!

Funding

Public Outreach

Alternatives

Did you know?

July 2010

Quarterly

NEWSLETTER Newsletter July 2010

Funding News

There have been many dedicated

people associated with this project,

including Mr. Charlie Semprebon,

who, when he passed away last

year, bequeathed a total of $1

million to the two communities,

specifically intended to plan,

design and construct this new bike

path and link the two community

paths together.

The Study phase of the new path

project is being funded by the

CVRPC, and the City and Town

through the use of Semprebon

funds. It is one of the first steps

in determining the best use of

the Charles Semprebon bequeath for the implementation of non-motorized

transportation/recreational facilities in the City and Town. The City and Town

have organized committees to study and direct the use of the Semprebon

funds, and asked the CVRPC to take this first step in studying the extension of

pathways throughout Barre.

“People are different on a path. On a town sidewalk

strangers may make eye contact, but that’s all. On

a path like this [Stowe, VT] they smile, say hello, and

pet one another’s dogs. I think every community in

America should have a greenway.”

- Anne Lusk, Vermont greenway advocate

Making Great Strides...

with the Barre Pathway!

arre City & Barre Town

MuLTi-uSE PaTh

Did you know that a study is being performed

to construct a new bike path that connects

the existing Barre City Bike Path to downtown

Barre, and to Barre Town’s Millstone Hill

West Path, providing another link for our

communities. The path will also provide links

to important cultural and historic resources and

possibly the Spaulding High School Campus.

This linkage is part of the overall Central Vermont

Bike Path that runs from the railroad junction in

Montpelier, through Montpelier, into Berlin, then

Barre City and ending in Barre Town. Portions

of this overall path are already constructed,

portions are under design, and several are in

the planning and design process.

This project was initiated by the City and Town

of Barre by beginning discussions regarding

alignment alternatives, opening discussions

with several property owners, and conducting

joint informational meetings.

Bike paths provide a mode of access to work,

school, and community amenities. Paths

promote healthy lifestyles by providing a safe

and enjoyable place for families and friends to

exercise and socialize.

Welcome!

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Evan Detrick, PE, Project Manager, will be the primary point of contact for the Town of East Montpelier and will be responsible for the overall development of this project. As a Senior Transportation Engineer, Evan has 29 years of experience supporting municipal, State, and Federal sidewalk, pathway, roadway, and bridge projects. As DuBois & King’s Transportation Division Director, Evan has managed and provided direction for project teams on numerous pathway and sidewalk projects, including planning, design, and construction administration.

Evan served as Project Manager for the previous Village Safety Enhancement Scoping Study of the project area for the Town of East Montpelier.Hisotherrecentexperienceincludesdesignofsidewalks,lighting, and roadway reconstruction along the north and west sides of the Village common in Northfield; the Warners Corner and Exit 16 sidewalk projects in Colchester; and the Graniteville Road and Websterville Road sidewalk improvements in Barre. Evan is Project Manager for D&K's Safe Routes to School retainer contract with the Vermont Agency of Transportation.

Lucy Gibson, PE, Senior Transportation Engineer/Planner, has 25 years of experience in transportation planning and design. As a transportation planner and traffic engineer at DuBois & King and as a regional transportation planner and advocate for complete streets principals, Lucy has developed sensitivity to environmental concerns, land use goals, and current transportation policies and programs. She provides extensive expertise in multimodal transportation planning and engineering and complete streets. Lucy has lead public informational meetings and design charrettes for many planning projects. She has conducted research and worked on national guides on design of walkable urban streets for the Institute for Transportation Engineers. She is on the Board of Directors of the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)NewEnglandChapter.Herprojectstypicallyinvolvedevelopinga balanced design between vehicle operations and pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and the environment, and consider the future land use plans and development goals of the community. Lucy will lead D&K's transportation team and lead the public meetings for the project.

Christopher Lathrop, PE, Senior Transportation Engineer, specializes in transportation improvement projects throughout Vermont.His18yearsofprofessionalexperienceincludesthepreliminaryandfinaldesignofavarietyofsidewalk,pathway, highway, and roadway projects for the Vermont Agency of Transportation and numerous Vermont municipalities.Chris'srecentexperienceincludessidewalkprojectsonVT15inEssex,Route116inHinesburg, Mt. Philo Road in Shelburne, West Pleasant Street in Bristol, VT Route 14 in Williamstown, and at Warners Corner and Exit 16 in Colchester. Chris will lead the sidewalk design and coordinate with the VTrans District personnel regarding design details.

D&K’s Transportation Planner Lucy Gibson participated in the development of this

walkable communities guidebook, published by ITE.

Project Manager Evan Detrick has been involved in over 30 projects

administered through the VTrans LTF Section. Many of these projects have

involved elements similar to the Village Safety Improvement Project, including pedestrian facilities, crosswalks, traffic

calming features, cost estimating, coordination with VTrans District

and Traffic Operations staff, and the identification of resource impacts.

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Schuyler Lamphere, EI, is a Transportation Engineerspecializingintransportationimprovementprojects.Hisprofessionalexperience includes the development of design drawings for numerous highway resurfacing projects, surveying, permitting, site design, grading, and right-of-way plans for a variety of projects for VTrans, municipalities, and private clients.Schuyler’sprojectexperienceincludessidewalkdesignonRoute116inHinesburg,theWarnersCornerandExit 16 sidewalk projects in Colchester, and the West Pleasant Street sidewalk project in Bristol. Schuyler will assist in the preparation of plans and cost estimates.

Heather Voisin, PE, Permitting Specialist, has 15 years of technical experience in the planning, design, and permitting of community development, municipal, transportation, and site projects. She is experienced in environmental documentation, including the analysis of resource impacts, permitting, agency coordination, and GIS mapping. HeatherhasledandprovidedpermittingassistanceontheWarnersCornerandExit16sidewalkprojectsinColchester, Maple and Union Street sidewalk project in Brandon, and Barre City Shared Use Path - Granite Museum Segment.HeatherwillassistEvanincompletingpermitapplicationsandtheNEPAdocumentationfortheproject.

Ronald Gauthier, LS, Senior Land Surveyor, has 47 years of experience as a land surveyor and provides project supervision for topographic, hydrographic, boundary, subdivision, utility, construction control, and historical surveys. Ron regularly performs surveys of municipal streets to establish rights-of-way limits; boundary and control surveys for business developments and residential subdivisions; computerized topographic surveys; and design surveys for highway, bridge, and bike path construction. Ron’s recent project experience includes the Exit 16 sidewalk in Colchester, West Pleasant Street sidewalk in Bristol, VT 15 sidewalk in Essex, and Webster Road bicycle and pedestrian path in Shelburne.

Ryan Barnes, PE, Bridge Engineer, has extensive experience in the development of bridge/culvert projects including alternatives analyses, geotechnical investigations, foundation assessments, preparation of design and contract documents, quantity calculations, and construction cost estimates. Ryan’s recent experience includes the VT 14 sidewalk project in Williamstown, Graniteville Road and Websterville Road sidewalks in Barre, Warners Corner and Exit 16 sidewalk projects in Colchester, VT 15 sidewalk project in Essex, and Webster Road bicycle and pedestrian path in Shelburne. Ryan will be responsible for evaluating and developing any design required for the box culvert.

Charlotte Brodie, CWS, Wetlands Scientist, is an interdisciplinary field scientist trained in environmental evaluation, interpretation, and monitoring. Charlotte’s training and experience incorporate geology and geomorphology, soils chemistry, botany, vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, and hydrology. She specializes in wetlands analysis and has a thorough knowledge of State and Federal regulations pertaining to wetlands and other waters of the United States. The quality of her work has been recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency, which requested her services for a northwestern Vermont project aimed at early identification and protection of wetlands in areas subject to heavy development pressure. For the Village Safety Improvement Project, Charlotte will confirm that the wetland boundaries she identified previously are still valid and prepare wetland permit applications, if required.

Charlotte Brodie previously conducted a wetlands investigation during the Study

phase of this project.

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Charles “Joe” Kissel, CFM, Hydraulic Engineer, has over 30 years of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering experience and is anexpertuserofrainfallrunoffandhydraulicmodelsincludingHEC-HMS,HydroCad,HEC-RAS,andDAMBRK.JoeisaCertifiedFloodplainManagerwhohasmodeledmorethan700milesofriversthroughoutNewEngland.Heprovided hydraulic analyses for the development of the VT Route 14 sidewalk in Williamstown and Barre Millstone HillWestSharedUsePath.Joewilldevelopthestormwatersystemdesignforthisproject.

EXPERIENCE WORKING AS A TEAM

The D&K staff members assigned to this project have worked together on numerous other pedestrian/bicycle study and design projects including the East Montpelier Village Enhancements Scoping Study, the Cabot Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Scoping Study, the Killington Walkway Improvements, the VT Route 116 CorridorStudyinHinesburg,severalpathwaysinBarre,andtheNorth Williston Road VT Route 117 Scoping Study in Essex.

Our entire team is thoroughly familiar with the VTrans project development process, LTF Guidebook, VTrans Standard Drawings, VTrans Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Planning and Design Manual, and VTrans Specifications for Construction. The D&K transportation team works routinely with other in-house staff, including surveyors, permitting/wetland/mapping specialists, hydrologists, utility engineers, and landscape architects.

Our only subconsultants for the project may be UVM CAP and Mary Jo Llewellyn, who will update their prior cultural resource investigations if necessary. D&K and our subconsultants worked together on the Scoping Study for this project. We expect this collaboration to progress seamlessly as needed during the design phase of the project.

PAST PERFORMANCE ON SIMILAR PROJECTS

DuBois & King is in its 52nd year of providing professional engineering services. We understand that the quality of our work is the key to success and longevity. The D&K team has achieved an excellent track record of controlling costs, providing high quality work, and meeting scheduled deadlines. Through our successful completion of numerous sidewalk design projects, the D&K project team has a clear understanding of the expectations that the Town has for the performance of the consultant. D&K is prepared to meet the Town's expectations with high quality services provided in a timely manner. D&K’s performance on more than 35 projects delivered through the LTF Section demonstrates successful past performance on projects similar to the East Montpelier Village Safety Improvement Project. We encourage you to contact the references provided to inquire of DuBois & King's quality of service and responsiveness.

One of the benefits of DuBois & King is that we are a multi-disciplined firm,

with virtually all of the expertise needed for the project available through our in-house staff. The minimal need for subconsultants improves efficiency and enables us to work more cohesively as a team. We will apply the experience

we've gained working together on similar projects to benefit the Town

of East Montpelier.

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KNOWLEDGE OF FEDERAL AND STATE STANDARDS AND POLICIES

This project is being advanced through the VTrans Local Transportation Facilities Section and will need to follow the procedures outlined in the LTF Guidebook for Municipally Managed Projects. Furthermore, because the project is utilizing federal funds, additional standards, policies, and procedures must be followed.

D&K has advanced a large number of Federal and State funded projects through LTF since VTrans established this program in the 1990s. Projects have included pedestrian enhancements, municipal bridge rehabilitations, and roadway/intersection improvements. Over this time, we have worked very closely with LTF staff and have utilized and incorporated the requirements in the LTF Guidebook for Municipally Managed Projects. The experience has included each phase of the project, including Phase A: Project Definition, Phase B: Project Design, and Phase C: Project Construction.

One key Federal process requirement is the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). To be eligible for Federal funds, this project must complete this process and obtain NEPA clearances. For this project, a Categorical Exclusion (CE) document will be required.

Our team has the experience required to successfully complete the regulatory requirements and keep the project on track and in compliance with funding requirements. Our experience with the regulatory requirements allows us to resolve potential issues early in the project and effectively avoid long-term problems. Through our work on many projects throughout the State, we are familiar with:

State Regulatory Processes

• VTrans/LTFdevelopmentprocess • Landusepermitting• Visualassessment/aesthetics • Wetlandsidentification/mitigation• Threatened/endangeredspecies • Stormwaterdischarge• Water/wastewaterregulations • Trafficimpacts/mitigation• Act250permit/amendmentapplications • ConditionalUseDeterminations

Federal Regulatory Processes

• NEPAcompliance • USArmyCorpsofEngineers• FHWAapprovals • USDAForestServiceapprovals• NPDES and Construction Stormwater

D&K's permitting specialist will review the project with regulatory agencies to gather information on the applicable permitting and approval processes at the inception of the project.

“[DuBois & King] demonstrated a firm overall understanding of the project development process for projects using federal funds”.

Jon Kaplan, P.E., VTrans Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator, Safe Routes to School, Consultant Performance Evaluation

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INSURANCE COVERAGE

DuBois & King is thoroughly familiar with the conditions of the LTF Guidebook and meets the insurance requirements to conduct a VTrans LTF project.

REFERENCES

Contact: Ande P. Deforge, LTF Project SupervisorClient: VTrans, LTF SectionPhone: 802.828.3975Project: Design, permitting, and construction phase services for various LTF transportation projects.

Contact: Richard Horner, Town Planner & Zoning AdministratorClient: Town of KillingtonPhone: 802.422.3242Project: Killington Road Walkway

Contact: Brigitte M. Codling, Resident Engineer & Northeast Regional TechnicianClient: Northeast Construction Region, Program Development Division, Vermont Agency of TransportationPhone: 802.748.8015Project: Cabot Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Scoping Study

Contact: Carl R. Rogers, Town ManagerClient: Town of Barre, VermontPhone: 802.479.9331Project: Design, permitting, and construction phase services for: Graniteville/Websterville Sidewalk, Barre Town and BarreCityBikePathConnector,andMillstoneHillWestBikePath.

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US Route 2 Scoping Study, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission, East Montpelier, VT. Project Manager for a transportation study identifying options, issues, and costs to develop safety improvements for pedestrians along US Route 2. Study considered traditional pedestrian enhancements and streetscape element improvements in response to recommendations included in the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission’s Village Study Report on East Montpelier. Considerations include sidewalk lighting and landscaping, crosswalks, signing, traffic calming measures, and access control. D&K reached out to the local Village Committee and the public in an effort to fully understand the community’s goals and helped fulfill a vision for the area, incorporating ideas and concerns into the final study report and design. The Dudley General Store, several commercial properties, and the post office are included in the project area. The project is largely funded through a TE Grant and administered through the VTrans Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Section and was developed in accordance with the VTrans 2009 LTF Guidebook for Municipally Managed Projects.

Graniteville Road and Websterville Road Sidewalk Improvements, Barre, VT. Project Manager for alternatives analysis and final design of 900 ft of sidewalk along Graniteville Road and 2,300 ft of sidewalk along Websterville Road, linking area residents to the Elementary/Middle School. Development of alignment alternatives, sidewalks, signage, curbing, drainage, right-of-way, utility coordination, and permitting. The project was a municipally managed project developed through the VTrans LTF Section.

STP Walk (18) Sidewalk, Williamstown, VT. Project Manager for design of 1,740 ft of new sidewalk along Route 14, connecting the Post Office to Williamstown Industrial Park. Responsible for preparing conceptual plans, Categorical Exclusion Document, and project permitting. Design phase responsibilities include: public participation, alignment, utilities, drainage, landscaping, right-of-way, and two separate stream crossings. Contract also provided for construction phase services addressing field engineering and review of shop drawings. Project was funded through a Transportation Enhancement grant and Federal earmark and is being developed through the LTF Section.

Sidewalk Design, Northfield, VT. Project Manager for design of sidewalks, lighting, and roadway reconstruction along the north and west sides of the Village common in the center of downtown Northfield. The project includes the replacement of existing sidewalks, regrading and reconstruction of the adjacent roadway segments to improve the curb reveal and roadway drainage, relocation of overhead electric and communication lines to underground positions, and the addition of decorative street lights. The project is funded in part with a Transportation Enhancement Grant and is consequently being developed to follow the VTrans Local Transportation Facilities project development process and requirements. D&K is providing field survey; permitting; conceptual, preliminary, and final design plans; utility coordination and design; and the preparation of contract documents.

Cabot Village Bicycle and Pedestrian Scoping Study STP EH12, Cabot, VT. Project Director for a planning and design study of bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic calming improvements along scenic VT Route 215 in Cabot Village. Project scope included traffic calming and streetscape design, public utility assessment, lighting, on-street parking options, and additional enhancements for pedestrians and bicyclists. Services included a public involvement program; assessment of historic, archaeological, and environmental constraints; alternatives analysis; conceptual designs; and cost estimates.

Warners Corner Sidewalk Project, Colchester, VT. Project Manager for design and construction phase services for 4,725 lf of new sidewalks along portions of the four roadways intersecting at Warners Corner. Scope included survey, right-of-way research, conceptual plans, right-of-way establishment, utilities, environmental resource impacts, preliminary and final plans, landscaping, cost estimates, and permitting. The project was a municipally managed project developed through the VTrans LTF Section.

E D U C A T I O NB.S., Civil Engineering,Pennsylvania State University, 1984

B.A., Liberal Arts,East Stroudsburg University, 1984

R E G I S T R A T I O N SProfessional Engineer: VT 8497Professional Engineer: NH 11440NHDOT LPA Certified

Mr. Detrick is a Civil Engineer with 29 years of experience supporting federal, state, municipal, and private sector projects. Evan’s responsibilities include scoping and budgeting, personnel and work assignment scheduling, project management, and quality control. He has completed the planning and design of projects, including a variety of sidewalks, pathways, and trails; highway projects such as 4-lane, limited access highways on new alignments; arterial roadways on new alignments; roadway widening and rehabilitation; bridge construction and replacement; environmental assessments in accordance with NEPA; traffic signal improvements; property and topographic surveys; floodplain certifications; and numerous Safe Routes to School and Transportation Enhancement projects.

E v a n D e t r i c k , P E Project Manager

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Exit 16 Sidewalk Project, Colchester, VT. Project Manager for design and construction phase services for 1,800 lf of new sidewalks along US Route 2/7 near Exit 16 of I-89. Scope includes survey, right-of-way research, conceptual plans, right-of-way establishment, utilities, environmental resource impacts, preliminary and final plans, streetscape improvements, cost estimates, and permitting. The project was a municipally managed project developed through the VTrans LTF Section.

Sidewalk Design, Mt. Philo Road, Shelburne, VT. Quality Control Reviews of the preliminary and final design of a 5-ft-wide concrete sidewalk along Mount Philo Road. The sidewalk, which includes a 5-ft green strip, begins at Wild Ginger road and extends 2,500 ft along the east side of Mount Philo Road to Falls Brook Road. The project included crosswalks, pedestrian ramps, concrete curbing, drainage improvements, environmental permitting, erosion control narrative, and utility relocation coordination.

Safe Routes to School, VTrans. Project Manager for retainer contract to assist VTrans and schools statewide to implement the Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS). Responsible for infrastructure improvements including planning, conceptual, preliminary, and final design; right-of-way documentation; utility coordination; and design services during construction. Assignments include West Pleasant Street Sidewalk Design, Bristol; Bicycle and Pedestrian Feasibility Study, Bristol; Vine Street Signing and Pavement Marking Design, Northfield; Brush Hill Road Signing and Pavement Marking Design, Williamstown; and infrastructure planning assistance for Westford, Moretown, Middlebury, and North Bennington.

Three Rivers Transportation Pathway, St. Johnsbury, VT. Project Manager for development of 1.1-mile-long, 10-ft-wide shared use pathway. Responsible for project design, right-of-way, utility coordination, final design, and Contract Document preparation. Project developed through Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Section. Developed alternatives to avoid wetlands and historic resources and minimal property owner impacts. The project includes the retrofitting of a former rail bridge for pedestrian traffic. The path follows the former Lamoille Valley Rail Corridor.

Webster Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Path, Shelburne, VT. Project Principal for conceptual and final design for a one-mile-long bicycle/pedestrian path along Webster Road in Shelburne. The project will extend the path from the entrance of the Boulder Hill Development at Boulder Hill Drive to the west along the north side of Webster Road, to its intersection with Route 7.

Killington Road Pathway, STP EH11(7), Killington, VT. Quality Assurance/Quality Control for design, permitting, and right-of-way acquisition services for the construction of a six-ft-wide sidewalk along Killington Road, which will extend the existing walkway by over 1,500 ft from School House Road to West Hill Road. Project elements include landscaping, signage, and lighting along Killington Road. Services include topographic survey and base mapping, conceptual plans, identification of resource constraints, CE documentation, preliminary plans, right-of-way plans, assistance through the right-of-way acquisition process, final design/bidding, contract plans, and assistance during construction. The project is funded through a VTrans Transportation Enhancements Grant. Project is ongoing.

Barre City Shared Use Path - Granite Museum Segment, City of Barre, VT. Project Director for design, permitting, and construction phase services for 1.6 mile urban shared use path. The path will be a 10-ft-wide paved facility and include two pedestrian bridges and several retaining walls. Interpretive stations are being incorporated to highlight Barre's rich history in the granite industry and to add interest for path users. Services provided include topographic field survey; identification/assessment of alignment options and environmental resources; preparation of Conceptual, Preliminary, and Final Plans; preparation of Categorical Exclusion documentation; utility coordination; permitting; right-of-way documentation/acquisition plans; preparation of contract documents; coordination with VTrans and Vermont Railway; landscape design; and design services during construction.

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Cabot Village Bicycle and Pedestrian Scoping Study STP EH12, Cabot, VT. Project Manager for a planning and design study of bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic calming improvements along scenic VT Route 215 in Cabot Village. Project scope included traffic calming and streetscape design, public utility assessment, lighting, on-street parking options, and additional enhancements for pedestrians and bicyclists. Services included a public involvement program; assessment of historic, archaeological, and environmental constraints; alternatives analysis; conceptual designs; and cost estimates.

Killington Road Walkway, STP EH11(7), Killington, VT. Project Manager for design, permitting, and right-of-way acquisition services for the construction of a six-ft-wide sidewalk along Killington Road, which will extend the existing walkway by over 1,500 ft from School House Road to West Hill Road. Project elements include landscaping, signage, bioswale design, and lighting along the road. Services include topographic survey and base mapping, conceptual plans, identification of resource constraints, CE documentation, preliminary plans, right-of-way plans, assistance through the right-of-way acquisition process, final design/bidding, contract plans, and assistance during construction. The project is funded through a VTrans Transportation Enhancements Grant. Project is ongoing.

Pedestrian Improvement Feasibility Study, Safe Routes to School, West Rutland, VT. Project Manager for study to identify potential alignments for the proposed pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Alternatives may include sidewalks and shared use pathways. Performed GIS mapping. Identified existing conditions, potential utility and stormwater conflicts, and identified wetlands.

Barre City Shared Use Path, Granite Museum Segment, Barre, VT. Project Engineer for design, permitting, and construction phase services for an urban shared use path through downtown Barre City. The path will extend from the Barre Granite Museum/Stone Arts School to Granite Street for a length of 1.6 miles. The path will provide a source of outdoor recreation and an alternative commuter route connecting neighborhoods to businesses and other neighborhoods. The path will be a 10-ft-wide paved facility and will include two pedestrian bridges over the Stevens Branch of the Winooski River and several retaining walls to support the path and adjacent side slopes. Interpretive stations are being incorporated to highlight Barre’s rich history in the granite industry and to add interest for path users. Services include topographic field survey; identification and assessment of alignment options; identification of environmental resources; preparation of Conceptual, Preliminary, and Final Plans; preparation of Categorical Exclusion documentation; utility coordination; permitting; right-of-way documentation and acquisition plans; preparation of contract documents; coordination with VTrans and Vermont Railway; landscape design; and design services during construction.

Essex Town/Essex Junction Village Bicycle Pedestrian Plan, CCRPC, Essex, VT. Project Manager for the development of a united Town and Village plan for the improvement of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The scope included developing both local connections and establishing regional routes. A variety of innovative treatments, including various bicycle lane configurations, bicycle boulevards, enhanced crosswalks, and other measures were considered. The process involved working with a joint Town/Village committee and public outreach through See-Click-Fix and public workshops. Route 116 Corridor Study, CCRPC, Hinesburg, VT. Project Manager for a multimodal corridor plan for Hinesburg’s village growth area. The plan’s primary goals of making Hinesburg into a safe, walkable, vibrant, and attractive village center guided a set of strategies and projects that comprise the plan. In addition, design guidelines for integrating stormwater management into the design of roadway and pedestrian projects were included. The process included working with a town-appointed committee, regional and State agencies, and several public meetings.

E D U C A T I O NM.S. Engineering Sciences,Dartmouth College, 1988

B.S. Civil Engineering,University of Vermont, 1983

R E G I S T R A T I O N SProfessional Engineer: VT 6133Professional Engineer: ME 12940Professional Engineer: NH 13798

Ms. Gibson has 25 years of experience in transportation planning and design for municipalities, state agencies, regional commissions, and private clients. Her specific experience includes multimodal transportation planning, design, and engineering for walkable streets, downtown transportation circulation, and multimodal traffic impact studies for infill “smart growth” development.

She has worked with the Institute of Transportation Engineers on several national guidance documents that cover innovations in planning and design of streets for sustainability and livability and was lead author of the Vermont Complete Streets guide. She has also worked on research projects and published on land use/transportation interactions and measures, focusing particularly on using GIS methods to understand accessibility and mobility in rural areas.

L u c y G i b s o n , P E Senior Transportation Engineer/Planner

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STP WALK (18), Williamstown, VT. Senior Engineer for the design of 1,675 ft of new sidewalk along Route 14, connecting the Post Office to Williamstown Industrial Park. Project includes two pedestrian bridges to cross the Stevens Branch and unnamed stream. Project is funded through a Transportation Enhancement grant. Project developed through Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) program and funded through FHWA Transportation Enhancement Grant and Town funds.

Warners Corner Sidewalk Project, Colchester, VT. Senior Project Engineer for design and construction phase services for 4,725 lf of new sidewalks along portions of the four roadways intersecting at Warners Corner. Responsibilities included Deed and ROW research.

Exit 16 Sidewalk Project, Colchester, VT. Senior Project Engineer for design and construction phase services for 1,800 lf of new sidewalk along US Route 2/7 near Exit 16 of I-89. Responsibilities included Deed and ROW research, as well as sidewalk alternatives and plan QA/QC.

Sidewalk Design, West Pleasant Street, Safe Routes to School Program, VTrans, Bristol, VT. Project Manager for evaluation and design of a 425-ft sidewalk along West Pleasant Street within Bristol Village. The sidewalk extends from Munsill Avenue to Liberty Street and along Liberty Street to the existing pathway on the Mount Abraham Union High School property. In addition to the sidewalk along West Pleasant, the project includes two or three crosswalks.

STP Walk (21), Essex, Vermont. Project Manager responsible for design and development of conceptual plans for a new walkway along a portion of VT 15. Project included an 8-ft pedestrian walkway, drainage, right-of-way, and NEPA documentation.

Sidewalk Design, Route 116, Safe Routes to School Program, VTrans, Hinesburg, VT. Project Manager responsible for the preliminary and final design of a 5-ft-wide concrete sidewalk along Route 116. The sidewalk includes a 5-ft green strip beginning at the Hinesburg Elementary School and extends 950 ft along the west side of Hinesburg Road to Charlotte Road. The project included ROW acquisition, utility relocation, crosswalks, pedestrian ramps, concrete curbing, drainage improvements, environmental permitting, erosion control narrative, and parking and driveway improvements to a number of properties. Sidewalk Design, Mt. Philo Road, Shelburne, VT. Project Manager responsible for the preliminary and final design of a 5-ft-wide concrete sidewalk along Mount Philo Road. The sidewalk, which includes a 5-ft green strip, begins at Wild Ginger road and extends 2,500 ft along the east side of Mount Philo Road to Falls Brook Road. The project included crosswalks, pedestrian ramps, concrete curbing, drainage improvements, environmental permitting, erosion control narrative, and utility relocation coordination.

Three Rivers Transportation Pathway, St. Johnsbury, VT. Senior Engineer for engineering services for a new 1.1-mile transportation path. Responsible for evaluating alternatives to minimize impacts to adjacent roadways and properties and to connect the path running along the former rail line to Mount Vernon Street, while meeting VTrans bike and pedestrian criteria.

Webster Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Path, Shelburne, VT. Project Manager for conceptual and final design for 1.1-mile-long bicycle and pedestrian path along Webster Road in Shelburne. The project extends the path from the entrance of the Boulder Hill Development at Boulder Hill Drive, to the west along the north side of Webster Road, to its intersection with Route 7.

E D U C A T I O NB.S., Civil Engineering,Norwich University, 1995

A.S., Civil Engineering,Vermont Technical College, 1992

R E G I S T R A T I O N SCivil/Highway: NH 10682Civil Engineering: VT 018-0008769

Mr. Lathrop is a Senior Transportation Engineer specializing in transportation improvement projects. His professional experience includes the preliminary and final design of a variety of transportation projects for the Vermont Agency of Transportation, New Hampshire Department of Transportation, and numerous Vermont and New Hampshire Municipalities. Mr. Lathrop’s pathway and roadway experience ranges from the reconstruction of low volume local roadways and intersection improvement projects, to pathways and sidewalks. He has been involved in all phases of project development from project conception through construction including design, public participation, contract documents, utility coordination, traffic management plans, bidding, and construction administration and inspection.

C h r i s t o p h e r L a t h r o p , P E Senior Transportation Engineer

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US Route 2 Scoping Study, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission, East Montpelier, VT. Design Engineer for a transportation study identifying options, issues, and costs to develop safety improvements for pedestrians along US Route 2. Study considered traditional pedestrian enhancements and streetscape element improvements in response to recommendations included in the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission’s Village Study Report on East Montpelier. Considerations include sidewalk lighting and landscaping, crosswalks, signing, traffic calming measures, and access control. D&K reached out to the local Village Committee and the public in an effort to fully understand the community’s goals and helped fulfill a vision for the area, incorporating ideas and concerns into the final study report and design. The Dudley General Store, several commercial properties, and the post office are included in the project area. The project is largely funded through a TE Grant and administered through the VTrans Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Section and was developed in accordance with the VTrans 2009 LTF Guidebook for Municipally Managed Projects.

Warners Corner Sidewalk Project, Colchester, VT. Design Engineer responsible for developing final and contract plans associated with 4,725 lf of new sidewalks along portions of the four roadways intersecting at Warner’s Corner. Duties included deed and ROW research, ROW plans, drainage, quantities, and plan production.

Exit 16 Sidewalk Project, Colchester, VT. Design Engineer for design and construction phase services for 1,800 lf of new sidewalk.

West Pleasant Street Sidewalk, Bristol, VT. Design Engineer responsible for the evaluation and design of 425 ft of sidewalk along Pleasant Street within Bristol Village. Specific responsibilities included preliminary, ROW, and final plans, and quantities and probable cost of construction estimate.

Sidewalk Design, Route 116, Safe Routes to School Program, VTrans, Hinesburg, VT. Project Engineer responsible for the preliminary and final design of a 5-ft-wide concrete sidewalk along Route 116. The sidewalk includes a 5-ft green strip beginning at the Hinesburg elementary School and extends 950 ft along the west side of Hinesburg Road to Charlotte Road. The project included ROW acquisition, utility relocation, crosswalks, pedestrian ramps, concrete curbing, drainage improvements, environmental permitting, erosion control narrative, and parking and driveway improvements to a number of properties.

Safe Routes to School, VTrans. Transportation Engineer for retainer contract to assist VTrans and schools statewide to implement the Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS). Projects include infrastructure improvements including planning, conceptual, preliminary, and final design; right-of-way documentation; utility coordination; and design services during construction. Specific assignments included preliminary designs for: • Vine Street Signing and Pavement Marking Design, Northfield• Brush Hill Road Signing and Pavement Marking Design, Williamstown• West Pleasant Street Sidewalk Design, Bristol• VT 116 Sidewalk and Streetscape Improvements, Hinesburg• Bicycle and Pedestrian Feasibility Study, Bristol

Three Rivers Transportation Pathway, St. Johnsbury, VT. Design Engineer for development of 1.2-mile-long, 10-ft-wide shared use pathway. Responsible for project design, right-of-way, utility coordination, final design, and contract document preparation. Project developed through Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Section. Developed alternatives to avoid wetlands and historic resources and minimal property owner impacts. The project includes the retrofitting of a former rail bridge for pedestrian traffic and the path will follow the former Lamoille Valley Rail Corridor.

E D U C A T I O NB.S., Civil Engineering,University of Vermont, 2007

R E G I S T R A T I O N SEngineer Intern: VT

Mr. Lamphere has six years of experience as a Civil Engineer specializing in transportation improvement projects. His professional experience includes surveying, permitting, site design, grading, and right-of-way plans for a variety of site and roadway projects for the Vermont Agency of Transportation, municipalities, and private clients.

S c h u y l e r L a m p h e r e , E I Transportation Engineer

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Warners Corner Sidewalk Project, Colchester, VT. Permitting Specialist for design and construction phase services for 4,725 lf of new sidewalks along portions of the four roadways intersecting at Warners Corner. Scope included survey, right-of-way research, conceptual plans, right-of-way establishment, utilities, environmental resource impacts, preliminary and final plans, landscaping, cost estimates, and permitting. The project was a municipally managed project developed through the VTrans LTF Section.

Permitting, Exit 16 Sidewalk Project, Colchester, VT. Permitting Specialist for new sidewalk along US Route 2/7 near Exit 16 of I-89. Responsible for securing environmental clearances including: preparation of CE documentation satisfying NEPA requirements, stormwater design and permits, and erosion prevention and sediment control plans and permits. Secured necessary Act 250 Amendment.

Three Rivers Transportation Pathway, St. Johnsbury, VT. Permitting Specialist for development of 1.1-mile-long, 10-ft-wide shared use pathway. Required pathway crossing of an active rail line, extensive involvement with VTrans Rail Unit for Sleepers River, and refitting of a 250-ft-long tunnel. Project developed through Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Section. Prepared CE documentation per NEPA requirements. Developed erosion prevention and sediment control plans and stormwater designs to meet current Vermont stormwater standards and secured permits.

Millstone Hill West Shared Use Path, Barre Town, VT. Permitting Specialist for development of 7,100-ft-long, 10-ft-wide shared use pathway for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized users. Part of the larger Central Vermont Pathway, the Millstone Hill West pathway provides connection between the Websterville & Graniteville Area, the Elementary School and Graniteville Neighborhood, recreational and residential areas, and commercial and industrial operations. Project developed through VTrans Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Section and follows LTF Project Design Guidelines. Secured erosion prevention and sediment control plans and permits. Prepared Stormwater Construction General Permit in compliance with NPDES.

Barre City Shared Use Path - Granite Museum Segment, Barre, VT. Permitting Specialist for an urban shared use path through downtown Barre City extending from the Barre Granite Museum/Stone Arts School to Granite Street, for a length of 1.6 miles. The path will provide a source of outdoor recreation and an alternative commuter route and will connect neighborhoods and businesses. The path will be a 10-ft-wide, paved facility and will include two pedestrian bridges over the Stevens Branch of the Winooski River and several retaining walls to support the path and adjacent side slopes. Interpretive stations are being incorporated to highlight Barre’s rich history in the granite industry and to add interest for path users. Responsible for the preparation of a Categorical Exclusion as part of the environmental documentation (NEPA) and resource agency coordination.

Whetstone Brook Pathway, Brattleboro, VT. Permitting Specialist for first segment of path, starting at southern end of Main Street Bridge, extending west, crossing Whetstone Brook and terminating at Flat Street Sidewalk. The main component of the project is a 100-ft-long bridge crossing. Responsible for securing necessary environmental clearances including: preparation of CE documentation satisfying NEPA requirements, stormwater design and permits, and erosion prevention and sediment control plans and permits. Village Common Planning & Feasibility Study, Northfield, VT. Project Engineer for development of a Planning Study to improve pedestrian facilities around village square. Responsible for making recommendations to improve safety of and accessibility for pedestrians and bicycles, which included replacing sidewalks and curb; replacing a retaining wall; and creating attractive, functional, and low maintenance streetscape.

E D U C A T I O NB.S., Civil Engineering,Bucknell University, 1998

R E G I S T R A T I O N SCivil Engineering: VT 8647

Ms. Voisin has 15 years of technical experience in planning, design, and permitting for community development, municipal, transportation, and site projects. She is proficient in environmental documentation, including the analysis of resource impacts, permitting, agency coordination, and GIS mapping. In addition, Heather has site and roadway design experience including grading and layout design. She is proficient in AutoCAD, ArcView, HydroCAD, and Flow Master. Ms. Voisin has significant experience in the development of the environmental documentation necessary for successful project completion, including design and regulatory interaction. She has expertise in the design and permitting of stormwater management systems.

H e a t h e r V o i s i n , P E Permitting Specialist

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Exit 16 Sidewalk Project, Colchester, VT. Chief of Survey for design and construction phase services for 1,800 lf of new sidewalk along US Route 2/7 near Exit 16 of I-89. Scope includes survey, right-of-way research, conceptual plans, right-of-way establishment, utilities, environmental resource impacts, preliminary and final plans, streetscape improvements, cost estimates, and permitting. The project is a municipally managed project developed through the VTrans LTF Section.

Sidewalk Design, West Pleasant Street, Safe Routes to School Program, VTrans, Bristol, VT. Chief of Survey for evaluation and design of a 425-ft sidewalk along West Pleasant Street within Bristol Village. The sidewalk extends from Munsill Avenue to Liberty Street and along Liberty Street to the existing pathway on the Mount Abraham Union High School property. In addition to the sidewalk along West Pleasant, the project includes two crosswalks.

Essex STP Walk (21), Essex, VT. Chief of Survey providing professional surveying services for a new sidewalk along a segment of VT 15, connecting the existing recreational path just beyond Saybrook Road to Sunset Road. Project area, located along busy two lane roadway through Town, incorporated a new 1,330-ft-long by eight-ft-wide bituminous sidewalk.

Sidewalk Design, Route 116, Safe Routes to School Program, VTrans, Hinesburg, VT. Chief of Survey for the preliminary and final design of a 5-ft-wide concrete sidewalk along Route 116. The sidewalk includes a 5-ft green strip beginning at the Hinesburg elementary School and extends 950 ft along the west side of Hinesburg Road to Charlotte Road. The project included ROW acquisition, utility relocation, crosswalks, pedestrian ramps, concrete curbing, drainage improvements, environmental permitting, erosion control narrative, and parking and driveway improvements to a number of properties.

Three Rivers Transportation Pathway, St. Johnsbury, VT. Chief of Survey for new 1.1-mile-long, 10-ft-wide shared use pathway, connecting Western Avenue with Bay Street. The project includes the retrofitting of a former rail bridge for pedestrian traffic and the path will follow the former Lamoille Valley Rail Corridor. Oversaw all survey services and provided boundary research.

Three Rivers Transportation Pathway, St. Johnsbury, VT. Chief of Survey for new 1.1-mile-long, 10-ft-wide shared use pathway, connecting Western Avenue with Bay Street. The project includes the retrofitting of a former rail bridge for pedestrian traffic and the path will follow the former Lamoille Valley Rail Corridor.

Webster Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Path, Shelburne, VT. Chief of Survey for conceptual and final design for bicycle and pedestrian path along Webster Road in Shelburne. The project extended the path from the entrance of the Boulder Hill Development at Boulder Hill Drive to the west along the north side of Webster Road, to its intersection with Route 7.

Shared Use Path, Barre, VT. Chief of Survey for topographic survey for a new multiuse path corridor adjacent to and crossing the Vermont railway. Worked closely with VTrans Rail Section to establish the location of railway property lines throughout the corridor. The path will extend from the Barre Granite Museum/Stone Arts School to Granite Street. The path will be a 10-ft-wide, paved facility, and will include two pedestrian bridges over the Stevens Branch of the Winooski River, as well as several retaining walls to support the path and adjacent side slopes. The path is being designed to thread its way through a built-up urban area and will be located between the VT Route 62 corridor and adjacent neighborhoods and businesses.

E D U C A T I O NCourses, Vermont Technical College

Courses, University of NH/NHSLS

R E G I S T R A T I O N SLand Surveying: VT 574Land Surveying: ME 1287Land Surveying: NH 724

Mr. Gauthier has 47 years of experience as a land surveyor and provides project supervision for topographic, hydrographic, boundary, subdivision, utility, construction control, and historical surveys. He has served as Project Manager for survey of municipal streets to establish rights-of-way limits; boundary and control surveys for business developments and residential subdivisions; topographic surveys; and completed design surveys for highway, bridge, and bike path construction/reconstruction. Ron has provided construction management and inspection for municipal construction and reconstruction projects and expert testimony on boundary and zoning cases. Ron served on the Vermont Board of Land Surveyors for 9 years and is a consultant to the Examination Committee for the National Council of Exams for Engineering and Surveying.

R o n a l d G a u t h i e r , L S Senior Land Surveyor

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Graniteville Road and Websterville Road Sidewalks, Barre, VT. Project Engineer for 3,200-ft sidewalk and roadway widening project along Websterville and Graniteville roads in Barre. Prepared presentation of alternatives, alignment modifications, drainage design, typical sections, right-of-way plans, cross sections, and construction cost estimates up to the contract plan level.

STP Walk (18) Sidewalk, Williamstown, VT. Bridge Engineer responsible for development of conceptual, preliminary, right-of-way, and contract plans for 1,675-ft sidewalk project, including two pedestrian bridges along the sidewalk. Developed alignment and typical sections, general drafting of basemap and plans, design of pedestrian bridges, and construction cost estimate.

Warners Corner Sidewalk Project, Colchester, VT. Design Engineer for design of 4,725 lf of new sidewalks along portions of the four roadways intersecting at Warners Corner. Scope includes survey, right-of-way research, conceptual plans, right-of-way establishment, utilities, environmental resource impacts, preliminary and final plans, landscaping, cost estimates, and permitting. The project is a municipally managed project developed through the VTrans LTF Section. Exit 16 Sidewalk Project, Colchester, VT. Civil Engineer for 1,800-ft sidewalk project along US Route 7 in Colchester. Project elements included a new concrete sidewalk with granite curb on both sides of the road, retaining walls, drainage improvements, pavement markings, and pedestrian signing. Responsibilities included assisting in the development of preliminary plans and developing intersection crossing alternatives for the US Route 7 and Mountain View Drive Intersection, drainage calculations, and construction cost estimate.

VT 15 Sidewalk Project, Essex, VT. Design Engineer for 1,350-ft sidewalk project along VT Route 15. Prepared basemap and conceptual level plans including plan, profile, typical sections, cross-sections, and construction cost estimate. Webster Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Path, Shelburne, VT. Project Engineer for 5,000-ft pathway project along Webster Road in Shelburne. Project elements include a bituminous pathway, stream crossing, signing, guardrail, and drainage improvements. Responsibilities included field survey; basemap preparation; alignment alternatives; and plan preparation for conceptual, preliminary, and right-of-way plans. Also included were construction cost estimates for each submission.

Three Rivers Transportation Pathway, St. Johnsbury, VT. Bridge Engineer for a pathway extending along Bay Street to Mount Vernon Street in St. Johnsbury, including portions on the abandoned rail line. Project elements included a shared use pathway, drainage improvements, bridge crossing, tunnel underpass, at-grade rail crossing, retaining walls, and signing. Prepared design for reconfiguring of two existing bridges and the addition of an abutment and retaining walls for future connection to the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail. North Fayston and Randell Road Bridges, Fayston, VT. Bridge Engineer for engineering study and design for the repair/replacement of two bridges with spans of 42 ft (North Fayston) and 26 ft (Randell). Services included analysis of replacement and repair alternatives with associated cost estimates, plan development, and load rating. Served as Resident Engineer during construction of the project, providing field observations during significant construction activities and clarification of plans for the contractor. Replacement design of Randell Road Bridge included steel beam and concrete deck superstructure replacement.

E D U C A T I O NB.S., Civil Engineering,University of Vermont, 2005

R E G I S T R A T I O N SProfessional Engineer: VT 51097Professional Engineer: NH 13305NHDOT Local Public Agency Certification (Parts 1 & 2), cert. no. 1411Training Course, Fracture Critical Inspection Technologies for Steel Bridges (FHWA-NH1 130078)

Mr. Barnes is a Civil Engineer for the development of bridge, roadway, and pathway/sidewalk projects including alignments, cross sections, typical sections, quantity calculations, and construction cost estimates. He is experienced in LRFD bridge design following AASHTO specification and state standards, as well as developing right-of-way and erosion control plans, surveying, and geotechnical investigations. Ryan’s experience includes a variety of roadway improvements and bridge construction and replacement projects. He has expertise in drafting and designing using Microstation, Bentley InRoads, AutoCAD, and bridge software including Merlin-Dash and Descus.

R y a n B a r n e s , P E Bridge Engineer

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US Route 2 Scoping Study, Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission, East Montpelier, VT. Identified wetlands for the study to identify options, issues, and costs to develop safety improvements for pedestrians along US Route 2. The Dudley General Store, several commercial properties, and the post office are included in the project area. The project is largely funded through a TE Grant and administered through the VTrans Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Section and was developed in accordance with the VTrans 2009 LTF Guidebook for Municipally Managed Projects.

STP Walk (18) Sidewalk, Williamstown, VT. Provided wetlands evaluation/identification, assessment, and permitting recommendations for design of 1,740 ft of new sidewalk along Route 14, connecting the Post Office to Williamstown Industrial Park. Project is funded through a Transportation Enhancement grant.

Warners Corner Sidewalk Project, Colchester, VT. Provided wetlands evaluation/identification, assessment, and permitting recommendations for design and construction phase services for 4,725 lf of new sidewalk along portions of the four roadways intersecting at Warners Corner. Scope includes survey, right-of-way research, conceptual plans, right-of-way establishment, utilities, environmental resource impacts, preliminary and final plans, landscaping, cost estimates, and permitting. The project is a municipally managed project developed through the VTrans LTF Section. Exit 16 Sidewalk Project, Colchester, VT. Delineation for wetlands, preparation of Conditional Use Determination (CUD) application, and provided advice on design/minimization of wetland impacts for design and construction phase services for 1,800 lf of new sidewalk along US Route 2/7 near Exit 16 of I-89. Scope includes survey, right-of-way research, conceptual plans, right-of-way establishment, utilities, environmental resource impacts, preliminary and final plans, streetscape improvements, cost estimates, and permitting. The project is a municipally managed project developed through the VTrans LTF Section and partially funded through a Transportation Enhancement (TE) grant.

Safe Routes to School, VTrans. Field Naturalist for retainer contract to assist VTrans and schools statewide to implement the Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS). The contract includes infrastructure improvements including planning, conceptual, preliminary, and final design; right-of-way documentation; utility coordination; and design services during construction. Assignments include West Pleasant Street Sidewalk Design, Bristol; Bicycle and Pedestrian Feasibility Study, Bristol; Vine Street Signing and Pavement Marking Design, Northfield; and Brush Hill Road Signing and Pavement Marking Design, Williamstown.

Cross and Railroad Street Sidewalks, Brighton, VT. Provided wetlands evaluation/identification, assessment, and permitting recommendations for planning and design of new sidewalks and improvements to existing sidewalks (0.9 miles), which were causing significant safety concerns for Town and nearby Brighton Elementary School. Project developed through Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) program and funded through FHWA Transportation Enhancement Grant and Town funds.

Otter View Park, Middlebury Area Land Trust, Middlebury, VT. Wetland Scientist for creation of 17-acre public-use park. Project included field survey and wetland delineation, design of trail network, elevated boardwalk over wetland, parking lot, municipal sewer and water connections, and stormwater treatment facility. Project also included construction cost estimates, preparation of bid documents and technical specifications. Coordinated with Federal, State, and local agencies for access and permit approval.

Three Rivers Transportation Pathway, St. Johnsbury, VT. Field Naturalist for development of 1.1-mile-long, 10-ft-wide shared use pathway. Entailed design, right-of-way, utility coordination, final design, and contract document preparation. Project developed through Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Program. Developed alternatives to avoid wetlands and historic resources and minimal property owner impacts. The project included the retrofitting of a former rail bridge for pedestrian traffic. The path follows the former Lamoille Valley Rail Corridor.

E D U C A T I O NM.S., Botany, Field Naturalist Program, University of Vermont, 1988

B.S., Biology, Smith College, 1978

R E G I S T R A T I O N SCertified Wetlands Scientist: NH 244

Ms. Brodie is an interdisciplinary field scientist trained in environmental evaluation, interpretation, and monitoring. As a naturalist, she integrates information on the biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems for site descriptions, inventories, criterion-based evaluations, and impact evaluations. Her training and experience incorporate geology and geomorphology, soils chemistry, botany, vertebrate and invertebrate zoology, and hydrology. She specializes in wetlands analysis and has a thorough knowledge of State and Federal regulations pertaining to wetlands and other waters of the United States. The quality of her work has been recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency, which requested her services for a northwestern Vermont project aimed at early identification and protection of wetlands in areas subject to heavy development pressure.

C h a r l o t t e B r o d i e , C W S Wetlands Scientist

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Williamstown Sidewalk (VT Route 14), Pedestrian Bridge Floodplain Analysis, Stevens Branch, Williamstown, VT. Senior Hydraulic Engineer for sidewalk project to evaluate the impact of a proposed pedestrian bridge over the Stevens Branch on published flood elevations. Conducted site inspection, performed hydraulic analysis using the HEC-RAS model, and prepared application and supporting documentation for Conditional Letter of Map Revision request.

Millstone Hill West Shared Use Path, Barre, VT. Senior Hydraulic Engineer for 1.32-mile shared use pathway connecting the Barre Elementary School and Compo Street in Graniteville. Responsible for hydraulic evaluation of bridge crossings and placement and river impacts.

Pedestrian Bridge/Sidewalk Hydraulic Analysis, Neshobe River, Brandon, VT. Senior Hydraulic Engineer for sidewalk project to evaluate the impact of a proposed pedestrian bridge over the Neshobe River on published flood elevations. Coordinated with State and Federal floodplain regulators, performed hydraulic analysis using the HEC-RAS model, and prepared application and supporting documentation for Conditional Letter of Map Revision request.

Neshobe River/Proposed Sidewalk Hydraulic Analysis and Permitting, Brandon, VT. Senior Hydraulic Engineer for study of hydraulic impact of proposed sidewalk located within regulatory floodway and associated FEMA permitting. Obtained and converted FEMA river model from older HEC-2 program to HEC-RAS. Directed field survey of additional cross sections to improve hydraulic model. Updated HEC-RAS model with new cross sections and proposed sidewalk. Compared existing to proposed conditions for use in floodplain permitting.

Bridge & Culvert Hydrologic & Hydraulic Evaluations, Federal and Municipal Clients, VT & NH. Senior Hydraulic Engineer for the hydrologic and hydraulic evaluation, design, and permitting of replacement culverts and bridges for federal and municipal clients including:• Four (4) USFS Bridges, Bethlehem, NH • Village Road Bridge, Newbury, NH• Huntley Road Culvert, Westford, VT • Sutton Road Bridge, Newbury, NH• Bellevue Street Culvert, Keene, NH • Fremont Road Bridge, Chester, NH• Water Street Culvert, Keene, NH • West Street Culvert, Randolph, VT• Roxbury Road Culvert, Keene, NH • Nine (9) USFS Bridges, White Mountain NF, NH• Pike Forest Road Culvert, Odell, NH • Parade Road/Anthony Drive Culverts, Laconia, NH• Edwards Mill Pond Road Culvert, Chester, NH • Randall Road Culvert, Fayston, VT• Northwood Road Bridge, Strafford, NH • North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT• Private Surry Mountain Bridge, Surry, NH • Mount Tabor USFS Bridge, Mt. Tabor, VT• Johnson Hill Road, Royalton, VT • Maude Laura Lane Culvert, Royalton, VT• Union Avenue Bridge, Laconia, NH • Evans Road Bridge, Wentworth, NH• Urstadt Road Culvert, Royalton, VT • Happy Hollow Road Culverts (2), Royalton, VT• North River Bridge, Whitingham, VT • South Road Bridge, Harrisville, NH• Quechee Covered Bridge, Hartford, VT • Rte 100/VTrans Bridge #165, Warren, VT• Emerald Lake Road Culvert, Hillsborough, NH • Places Mill Road Bridge, Alton, NH• Putnam Road Bridge, Temple, NH

Northfield Stormwater Drainage Study, Northfield, VT. Senior Hydraulic Engineer for inventory and assessment of an aging municipal stormwater drainage system in need of improvements. Conducted field inspection and survey of approximately two linear miles of the existing system. Conducted hydrologic analysis, preliminary hydraulic design, and cost estimates for new stormwater system including closed pipe systems, open drainage channels, and three replacement culverts.

E D U C A T I O NB.S., Civil Engineering,Pennsylvania State University, 1977

R E G I S T R A T I O N SCertified Floodplain Manager

With over 30 years of experience specializing in river, dam, and water resource engineering, Mr. Kissel has served as Senior Hydraulic Engineer for a variety of water resource projects. Joe is responsible for conducting detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analyses of watersheds and river systems. These analyses typically include spillway design, scour analysis at bridges, steady and unsteady backwater computations, evaluation of watershed parameters, and computations in support of geomorphic assessments of a stream evaluating channel dimensions and impacts on the hydraulic properties of streams.

Mr. Kissel has coordinated and directed consultants, supervised technical staff and design teams, and worked directly with clients and municipalities. He provides expertise in the use of HEC-HMS, TR-20, HEC-RAS, and DAMBRK computer modeling programs, and is proficient in Microstation and ArcView GIS packages.

C h a r l e s " J o e " K i s s e l , C F M Hydraulic Engineer

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US Route 2 Village Safety Enhancement Scoping StudyEast Montpelier, VermontDuBois & King completed a transportation study that identified options, issues, and costs to develop safety improvements for pedestrians along US Route 2 in the center of East Montpelier. The project area extends approximately ¼ mile, from the intersection of VT Route 14 to the intersection of VT Route 14 at the Village bridge over the Winooski River. The Dudley General Store, several commercial properties, and the post office are included in the project area. The project was largely funded through a TE Grant and administered through the VTrans Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Section and was developed in accordance with the VTrans 2009 LTF Guidebook for Municipally Managed Projects.

The study considered both traditional pedestrian enhancements and streetscape element improvements in response to recommendations included in the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission’s Village Study Report on East Montpelier. Considerations include sidewalk lighting and landscaping, crosswalks, signing, traffic calming measures, and access control. D&K reached out to the local Village Committee and the public in an effort to fully understand the community’s goals and helped fulfill a vision for the area, incorporating ideas and concerns into the final study report and design.

Services have included:• Identification and prioritization of improvements• Public involvement to ensure local input and support of project• Assessment of historic, archaeological, and environmental constraints• Written documentation of project issues and overall feasibility• Preliminary cost estimate for further engineering, project administration,

and construction

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Essex STP Walk (21)Essex, VermontEngineering services to develop conceptual plans and preliminary construction estimates for a new sidewalk along a segment of VT 15, connecting the existing recreational path just beyond Saybrook Road to Sunset Road. Town prepared Scoping Study recommended construction of walkway segment to link existing recreational pathway with nearby residences. D&K was selected to provide engineering design services to advance schematic design of Scoping Study to Conceptual Plan, including preliminary walkway, drainage, and right-of-way design. Project area, located along busy two lane roadway through Town, incorporates a new 1,330-foot-long by eight-foot-wide bituminous sidewalk.

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Colchester STP Walk (15) - Sidewalk ProjectColchester, VermontEngineering services for planning and design of sidewalks along a portion ofUSRoute2/7(RooseveltHighway)invicinityofExit16ofInterstate89. Sidewalks extend along the south side of US Route 2/7 from Winooski/Colchester Town line to South Park Drive. Project is located along congested US Route 2/7 corridor adjacent to I-89 and is lined with commercial businesses, driveways, and side streets. Project included the addition of sidewalks along both sides of the US Route 2/7 corridor, pedestrian traffic signals at the South Park Drive intersections, and new decorative street lights along each side of the road. D&K performed ground survey and right-of-way research, evaluated preferred alternatives, prepared conceptual and final plans, and Categorical Exclusion (CE) Document. Project funded through a Transportation Enhancement Grant and administered through the VTrans Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Section.

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VT Route 14 SidewalkWilliamstown, VermontAs a result of an increasing number of pedestrians, lack of pedestrian facilities, and high traffic speeds along VT Route 14, DuBois & King provided design and construction phase services for 1,740-ft by five-ft-wide bituminous sidewalk along the west side of VT Route 14, including construction of two new pedestrian bridges and the addition of two unmarked crosswalks and a connector sidewalk.

Professional services included identifying cultural and natural resource concerns, soliciting input from project stakeholders, preparation of Conceptual Plans and a Categorical Exclusion document, permitting, conducting several public meetings, preparation of Preliminary and Final Plans and Contract Documents, development of a floodplain study and flood rise analysis, utility coordination, and preparation of right-of-way plans. Project was funded by a Transportation Enhancement Grant, developed through the VTrans Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Section, and followed the LTF Guidebook.

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Warners Corner SidewalksColchester, VermontDesign and construction phase services for new sidewalks and a pathway along portions of roadways intersecting at Warners Corner. The new facilities extend from the intersection as follows:

• Macrae Road – north side approximately 1,300 ft to Mercier Drive.• Prim Road – east side approximately 1,350 ft to Meadow Drive. Prim

Road work also includes a multi-use path on the west side approximately 850 ft to the Visiting Nurse Association.

• Porters Point Road – north side approximately 450 ft to Bissette Drive. Porters Point Road work also includes a multi-use path on the south side approximately 100 ft along both legs of the intersection.

• HeinebergDrive–eastsideapproximately1,025fttoBonanzaPark.

Services included field survey, right-of-way research, conceptual plans, natural resource identification, preliminary plans, quantity and cost estimates, permitting, utility coordination, final design, preparation of bid documents, and consultation during construction. Final plans included horizontal and vertical alignments of the sidewalks and pathways; layout plans; signing and pavement marking details; landscaping to address property owners concerns; street lighting; design of approximately 1,400 lf of a new stormwater drainage system; and the design of a new traffic signal with separate pedestrian phases, video detection, and emergency pre-emption. The project was developed through VTrans Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Section and followed the LTF Guidebook.

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West Pleasant Street Sidewalk DesignTown of Bristol, VermontThis Safe Routes to School project was for the evaluation and design of a 425-ft sidewalk along West Pleasant Street within Bristol Village. The sidewalk extends from Munsill Avenue to Liberty Street, and along Liberty StreettotheexistingpathwayontheMountAbrahamUnionHighSchoolproperty. The project included design of two crosswalks. Professional services included:

• Alternatives analysis and conceptual designs• Survey• Right-of-Way and easement plans• Wetlands and natural resources review• Categorical Exclusion documentation• Preliminary and Final Design Plans• Bid phase services• Contract documents• Relocation of utilities

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Mt. Philo Road Sidewalk DesignTown of Shelburne, VermontDuBois & King was retained by the Town of Shelburne to develop conceptual plans, and the preliminary and final design drawings of a 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk along Mount Philo Road. The sidewalk, which includes a 5-foot green strip separating it from the road, begins at Wild Ginger Road and extends 2,500-feet along the east side of Mount Philo Road to Falls Brook Road. The project included crosswalks, pedestrian ramps, concrete curbing, drainage improvements, environmental permitting, erosion control design, topographic survey, public meetings, and utility relocation coordination.

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Webster Road Bicycle/Pedestrian PathShelburne, VermontDuBois & King performed the conceptual and final design for a one-mile-long bicycle/pedestrian path along Webster Road in Shelburne. The project extendsthepathfromtheentranceoftheBoulderHillDevelopmentatBoulderHillDrivetothewestalongthenorthsideofWebsterRoadtoitsintersection with Route 7. The project was developed through the LTF Section and funded through a Transportation Enhancement Grant and Town funds.

D&K was responsible for wetlands delineation, surveying, coordination of public meetings, Town meetings with staff and property owners, and development of plans and specifications. D&K provided alignment alternatives; developed Conceptual, Preliminary, and Final Plans; determined cost estimates; and obtained easements. Responsibilities included preparation of CE documentation, historic impact mitigation, utility coordination, right-of-way plans and documentation, and permitting. Permitting included a Conditional Use Determination (CUD), a Categorical Exclusion (CE), and a Construction Stormwater General Permit.

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Killington Road WalkwayKillington, VermontPlanning, design, permitting, and right-of-way acquisition services for the construction of the six-ft-wide Killington Road Walkway, which will extend the existing walkway along Killington Road by over 1,500 ft from SchoolHouseRoadtoWestHillRoad.Theplanningprocessincludeddeveloping and evaluating alternatives and soliciting public and stakeholder input. Project elements will include landscaping, signage, and lighting along Killington Road. This project also involved the development of options to improve traffic flow and safety of the Killington Road vehicular travel lanes. Options that were considered included the construction of a roundaboutattheintersectionofWestHillRoadandremovalofoneofthetwo northbound lanes so the road could be restriped with bike lanes in each direction (a road “diet”). Several road configurations were developed as part of this second option.

Scope of services includes topographic survey and base mapping, public meetings, conceptual plans, identification of resource constraints, CE documentation, preliminary plans, right-of-way plans, assistance through the right-of-way acquisition process, final design/bidding, contract plans, and assistance during construction. The project is funded through a Federal Transportation Enhancements Grant and is being administered through the VTrans LTF Section.

* Upper, project site; upper left, rendering of two lane road with buffers and multiuse pathway; middle left, potential roundabout option; lower left, existing conditions

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Scoping Study Cabot, VermontDuBois & King provided planning and design services to develop conceptual plans to create a safer environment for Cabot’s Main Street. One of the primary goals of the project was to develop effective and affordable measures to reduce traffic speeds and improve safety through the Village, including both short-term measures that the Town could undertake and longer term infrastructure improvements. The study also assessed the feasibility and best location of a sidewalk and crosswalk extending from the Cabot Creamery to the recreation fields. The goal of the project is to enhance the aesthetic character of Cabot Village and the ability of residents and visitors to move safely along the Route 215 corridor in the central part of the Village. The project is administered through the VTrans Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) Section.

The scope of work included a planning process that identified the needs of pedestrians and/or bicyclists within defined areas. The outcome of the study included:

• Identification and prioritization of improvements• Public involvement process to ensure local input and support of projects• Assessment of historic, archeological, and environmental constraints• Documentation of project issues and overall feasibility• Preliminary cost estimate for further engineering, project administration,

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Graniteville/Websterville SidewalkTown of Barre, VermontDuBois & King performed an alternatives analysis and design services for sidewalks along Websterville Road between Barre Elementary School and the Town Offices, and along Graniteville Road between Baptist Street and McLeodHillRoad.ConstructionofthisVTransLocalTransportationFacilities (LTF)-funded project involved a stream crossing located beneath the sidewalk.

Project definition phase included cultural and natural resource identification, input from project stakeholders, and identification of alternatives for development of sidewalks. D&K prepared conceptual engineering sketches, plan views, typical cross sections on each roadway, and cost estimates. Existing survey, GIS files, and orthophotos were used as base information. Full-size and half-size sketches were prepared for presentation and inclusion into the Final Report.

Project design included utility consideration; preliminary plans; right-of-way acquisition; final plans and contract documents; and coordination with right-of-way, railroad, utilities, and local schools. Provided optional services to develop final bid documents and engineering services during construction.

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Safe Routes to School Engineering Services Vermont Agency of TransportationThe scope of services for infrastructure improvements include:

• Sidewalks for direct pedestrian linkage to schools• Roadway widening for the addition of bike lanes or walkable shoulders• Crosswalks to delineate and emphasize crossing locations• Traffic calming measures to slow traffic and improve safety• Hydraulicdesignfornewdrainagestructurestotheextenttheyare

needed to support other infrastructure• Landscaping to help calm traffic or make walking a more

attractive option• Signage to improve awareness and regulate traffic• Traffic signal improvements to add or enhance pedestrian phases

Specific SRTS assignments include:

• Bicycle and Pedestrian Feasibility Study, Bristol, VT. • West Pleasant Street Sidewalk Design, Bristol, VT. • VT 116 Sidewalk and Streetscape Improvements, Hinesburg, VT. • Vine Street Signing and Pavement Marking Design, Northfield, VT. • Brush Hill Road Signing and Pavement Marking Design,

Williamstown, VT. • Sidewalk Design, Middlebury• Sidewalk Design, North Bennington• School Pathway, Westford• Sidewalk, Crosswalk, Radar Feedback Sign, Moretown

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Depot Square SidewalkVillage of Northfield, VermontDesign for sidewalks, lighting, and roadway reconstruction along the north and west sides of the Village common in the center of downtown Northfield. The project includes the replacement of existing sidewalks, regrading and reconstruction of the adjacent roadway segments to improve the curb reveal and roadway drainage, relocation of overhead electric lines to underground positions, and the addition of decorative street lights. The project is funded in part with a Transportation Enhancement Grant and is consequently being developed to follow the VTrans Local Transportation Facilities (LTF) project development process and requirements. Services include field survey; permitting; conceptual, preliminary, and final design plans; utility coordination and design; and the preparation of contract documents.

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