TR9302-QU 920210 STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
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ENGI-NEERiNG SERVICES
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CITY OF COPPELL
~ I'RAFF~C t. IGHT SYNCHRONIZATION TLS il PROJECT
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i Bartc. n--Aschm,~n Associates, Inc.
- 5485 Belt Line Road, Suite 199
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- Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc.
5485 Belt Line Road, Suite 199 Phone: (214)991-1900
Dallas, Texas 75240 Fax: (214) 490-9261
-- USA Metro: 263-9138
February 10, 1992
Mr. Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E.
_ City Engineer
City of Coppell
P.O. Box 478
_ Coppell, Texas 75019
Dear Mr. Griffin:
Barton-Aschman is pleased to submit this Statement of Qualifications to provide engineering
services associated with the Traffic Light Synchronization Program II. This project is in one
of Barton-Aschman's areas of greatest technical strength and experience -- traffic operations.
- We have completed many similar projects during the past few years and are extremely
interested in the opportunity to build on our current working relationship with the City of
, Coppell.
To summarize our proposal, Barton-Aschman brings to this TLS project and the City of
Coppelh
· Extensive TLS and TMP Program Experience. Barton-Aschman has been a leader
among Texas consultants in the state-sponsored TLS program..~u~r__Pbase..~L.~J_S
- p.rojects included the cities of Dallas, Duncanville, Fort Worth, Garlend, Hu.rst, Addiso[t,
.~B'~'0WhW0~d~ c°rsicana~"Mineral Wells, and San Angelo. The number of study
i'r~'t~rseCti~r~s in these.PrrojeCts~anged'fr°m Seven t_.°- e..ightY~o~r. In addition to these
_ r./-t~n"prOje'cts~~ Ba'rton-Aschman is also providing consulting services to the cities of
..... ~Ollege Station, Fort Worth, and North Richland Hills under a similar state program, the
Traffic Management (TM) program.
· In-depth TechnicalExpertise. The Dallas office of Barton-Aschman has assembled one
of the finest signal system design and timing teams in the nation. As a result of the
above TLS and TMP projects as Well as others, we are a§~e~ast of the state-of-the-art
in signal systems. We are eager to bring this experience to the successful
implementation of your project.
-- · Proven_, Hands-On Project.Management.. Our proposed Project Manager is Mr. Don/~
/?"-;Glenn who has led several Coppell traffic engineering projects. Mr. Glenn has managed~-~
/..~ /and been ,nvolved m numerous TLS and TMP projects. ~ln additior~ to his technical ....
-- ( r~' ~ '~:~'expertise, his hands-on, working relationship with the City of Coppell affords him with
the knowledge of the City's expectations and requirements on projects of this nature.
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City of Coppell TLS II
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· Depth of Technical Staff. Our Project Management team is supported by a staff of
-- seventeen individuals consisting of six registered engineers, five engineers-in-training,
three technicians, and three administrative personnel. The technical staff has
extensive experience in both PASSER II and TRANSYT-7F as well as experience
-- working on TLS projects throughout the state. Since BA's TLS I projects are complete
and our TMP projects are nearing completion, BA is available to begin work on this
project immediately.
· Sincere Interest i~ cOntinued Working RelatiOnship with the City of Coppell. Barton-
Aschman has enjoyed wo[kiqg ~i.th.the~sta~f of the City of Coppell on previous traffic
_ engineering projects and would welcome the opportunity to continue this mutually
beneficial relationship. Previous projects with the City of Coppell include preparation
of the TLS II Grant Application, West Side thoroughfare plan update, traffic signal
design for Denton Tap Road/Bethel Road, traffic signal warrant studies, and all-way
stop warrant studies. This first-hand knowledge of Coppell will prove beneficial
throughout the course of this project.
-- On the following pages, we have addressed the issues mentioned in your Request-For-
Proposals. We appreciate your consideration in the review of our qualifications and look
forward to working with you soon.
Sincerely,
-- BARTON-ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
Donald R. Glenn, P.E.
Senior Associate
Principal Associate
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES
__ CITY OF COPPELL
TRAFFIC LIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION TLS II PROJECT
Submitted to:
City of Coppell
Submitted by:
Barton-Aschman Associates, In¢,
5485 Belt Line Road, Suite 199
Dallas, Texas 75240
February, 1992
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LIST OF TABLES & FIGURES ii
I. INTRODUCTION 1
_ Project Understanding 1
Our Interest 2
-- II. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 3
Firm Background 3
Related Project Experience 3
III. STAFFING PLAN 1 1
-- Team 1 1
Personnel I 1
-- IV. PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES 14
- Task Descriptions 14
V. WORK SCHEDULE 18
-- APPENDIX 20
Resumes
_ Standard Form 254
° LIST OF TABLES
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1. TLS/'rMP Project Summaries 5
2. Proposed Project Schedule 19
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The ability of an arterial roadway system to provide safe and efficient travel for motorists is
dependent on several factors. One of these major factor__s is the efficient (hr inefficient)_
o. pe____ration of the traffic signals Io~ate~r_~!s_. Striving to improve the efficiency
of its ~oeifway system for its citizens and visitors, the City of Coppell has secured funding for
traffic signal improvements nine signalized funding project
for
The
for
this
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a~-~lable fr~n the Texas Department of Transportation's Traffic Light Synchronization
Program II (TLS II) and fram City~ fuitds,
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) introduced the TLS Program to provide
funding for local governments to ret/me new and existing signal systems which would reduce
vehicular delay, stops and fuel consumption. The program is funded with 5.0 million dollars
from the Oil Overcharge fund. The program specifies a minimum number of signals and
maximum signal spacing that should be considered by cities in developing signal systems to
be considered for the funds, and establishes specific requirements for identifying and reporting
the benefits of the study.
In order to expedite the analysis and ret/ming of this signal system, and to conduct the
required TLS tl studies, the City has requested proposals from engineering consulting firms.
The consulting firm selected for this project must be willing to commit the experienced staff
necessary to assist the City in completing this project in an efficient and timely manner.
· PROJECT UNDERSTANDING j~, ~ ~3
The City of Coppall enjoys the distinction of~--being the second fastest growing
community in North Central Texas over the_ _p~ years (34.1%) and the fastest
growing among cities having a population ~?~er greater. 'To go along with this
growth, there a steady growth coupled shifting
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patterns as new streets are constructed and existing streets are improved and/or
extended. To facilitate the traffic growth and changing traffic patterns, the City is
proposing the following traffic signal improvements:
· Denton Tap Road: The Denton Tap Road system will consist of six signalized
intersections from Parkway Boulevard to Wrangler Drive. The City is proposing
to initiate progression along Denton Tap Road by coordinating the timing plans
at each intersection through the implementation of a closed loop system. In
order to implement this system, the addition of a microcomputer station with
a printer, six-pair //19 AWG cable, and a new controller at one of the
intersections are proposed.
Belt Une Road: The City is proposing to implement time-based coordinati°n for
two intersections, Belt Line Road/Moore Road and Belt Line Road/Mockingbird
Lane.
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· MacArthur Boulevard/Sandy Lake Road: The extension of MacArthur Boulevard
has propagated the need to retime this intersection. To upgrade the signal
-- operations at this intersection, the city is proposing installing a new eight-
phase, solid state controller with full actuation.
-- · OUR INTEREST
We at Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. are extremely interested in working on the
-- Coppell TLS II project and feel that we are uniquely qualified to perform the proposed
work tasks. We have provided a summary of our qualifications, a staffing plan, a
proposed scope of services, and a project schedule. We are genuinely anxious to
_ continue a strong working relationship with the City of Coppell and can begin work
immediately.
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· FIRM BACKGROUND
The nucleus of the present firm was organized by George W. Barton in 1945. From
its inception, George Barton's practice was oriented toward traffic engineering
operations and urban transportation planning. In 1958, FrederickT. Aschman's private
planning practice was merged with that of Mr. Barton's. This merger enabled Barton-
Aschman to focus both engineering and planning skills on resolving urban and regional
problems. The firm has over forty years of practical traffic engineering and operations
experience.
The professional staff is comprised of ov_~y~_t?.,o .hundred seventy., men. and women
many of whom have worked for municipal and state agencies as practicing traffic
engineers, city engineers, and directOrs of public works.
'- Barton-Aschman has a long history of providing quality services in traffic engineering
and operations, signal system design and timing, and preparation of plan specifications
for signal system installations. Barton-Aschman has provided consulting services to
-- more than three hundred-fifty cities throughout the United States and Canada.
The firm maintains nineteen offices throughout the Unite_d S_t_a_tes~with the Dallas office
-- being the hub of signal system design and timing practiCe area. Other Barton-Aschman
offices include Fort Worth, Texas; Evanston, Illinois; Washington, D.C.; Minneapolis-
St. Paul, Minnesota; Southfield, Michigan; San Jose, Berkeley, Riverside, Pasadena,
-- Orange County and Sacramento, California; Columbus, Ohio; Honolulu, Hawaii;
Fairfax, Virginia; Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Tampa, Florida; and Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
· RELATED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Barton-Aschman Associates has taken the lead among Texas consultants in the state-
sponsored Traffic Light Synchronization (TLS) and Traffic Management (TM) Programs.
The Dallas office directed the activity of ten signal retiming projects around the state
under TLS I. Each of these projects generally followed the tasks outlined below:
· '~ Data collection including 24-hour machine counts, peak-hour turning movement
counts, travel time runs, intersection delay, existing timing studies, and
-- intersection inventories.
· '- Simulation of existing conditions using PASSER II, TRANSYT-7F, and/or TRAF-
NETSIM.
-- · Calibration of computer simulations to ensure accurate representation of
observed conditions.
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· Development of "Before" study including travel time, calibration, and annual
operating cost results.
-- · Development of optimum cycle lengths, patterns, and timings using PASSER
II and/or TRANSYT-7F.
· Preparation of timing sheets.
~ · Implementation and fine-tuning of phasing and timing plans into controllers.
· Evaluation of new patterns and timing results in an "After" study.
Barton-Aschman has extensive experience in the used.of state.of~the-art traffic
engineering software packages and microcomputers to analyze and evaluate
transPOrtatiOn systems. Software resources include PASSER 11-90, PASSER 111-90,
TRANSYT-7F (version 6), AAP, SIGNAL85, and TRAF-NETSIM. We have successfully
used PASSER II and TRANSYT-7F to improve traffic flow conditions in each of the
previously mentioned TLS projects. Each consultant staff member of the Dallas office
of Barton-Aschman has received formal training in the use of PASSER II and/or
TRANSYT-7F.
In addition to the ten TLS projects, Barton-Aschman is providing identical consulting
" services to the cities of College Station, Fort Worth, and North Richland Hills under the
State's Traffic Management (TM) Program. The scope of work under this program is
identical to those in the TLS Program.
The Dallas office of BA has assembled one of the finest signal/signal system design
and timing teams in the nation. Our proposed project staff have successfully
implemented new timing plans in addition to the TLSFFMP projects in:
· Carrollton · Victoria
_ · Farmers Branch · Longview
· Hurst · Irving
· State of Illinois · Addison
Table 1 briefly summarizes each of our TLS and TMP projects.
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~O~P ~. G~N~ INTER! ~YPE
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Addison · TLS I 22 Arterial/Grid 1991 Robin Jones
214/450-2849
Brownwood TLS I 9 Grid 1991 Don Hatcher
915/646-6056
~ Corsicana TLS I 14 Grid 1991 Gary Anderson
903/872-4811
Dallas TLS I 84 Arterial/Grid 1991 Beth Ramirez
-- 214/670-3122
Duncanville TLS I 8 Arterial 1991 Steve Miller
214/780-5015
Fort Worth TLS I 33 Arterial 1991 Scott Booker
817/870-8775
Garland · TLS I 43 Arterial 1991 Larry Cervenka
214/205-2439
-- Hurst TLS I 13 Arterial 1991 Jim Sparks
817/281-6160
Mineral TLS I 8 Grid 1991 Dennis Beach
-- Wells 817/328-1211
San Angelo · TLS I 39 Arterial/Grid 1991 Don Abell
915/657-4241
College · TMP 36 Arterial/Grid 1992 Mark
Station Schoenemann
-- 409/764-3450
Fort Worth TMP 33 Isolated 1991 Scott Booker
817/870-8775
North · TMP 7 Arterial 1992 John Johnston
Richland 817/281-0041
Hills
Brownwood TLS II 4 Isolated 1993 Don Hatcher
91 5/646-6056
Hurst TLS II 9 Arterial 1993 Jim Sparks
817/281-6160
-- Mineral TLS II 8 Arterial/Grid 1993 Dennis Beach
Wells 817/328-1211
San Angelo · TLS II 20 Arterial 1993 Don Abell
-- 915/657-4241
Wichita · TLS II 7 Arterial 1993 Robert Parker
_ Falls 817/761-7611
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Additional signal experience for Barton-Aschman includes the following projects:
-- CENTRAL AREA TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN; GARLAND, TEXAS
Barton-Aschman was hired by the City of Garland to prepare signal designs and re-
-- designs for twenty-six (26) intersections. Twenty-four of the intersections were part
of interconnected systems. This project included signal hardware, signal controller,
conduit and wiring upgrades as well as new signalized intersections. Interconnect
_ plans were developed for each system. The signal and interconnect plans were
developed with AutoCAD.
SIGNAL WARRANT STUDIES FOR DISTRICT 7 STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; SAN ANGELO, TEXAS
This study was performed for the City of San Angelo through funding from District 7
of the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. The study was made
as a part of a traffic safety and operations funding program. The study investigated
the signal warranting requirements for six intersections, identified operational and
-- safety deficiencies and improvement needs, and made corresponding
recommendations.
-- Robert W. Jenkins, P.E. participated in this project prior to joining Barton-Aschman
Associates.
-- SIGNAL LIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM; DUNCANVILLE, TEXAS
Barton-Aschman was retained to direct this State sponsored Traffic Light
-- Synchronization (TLS) Program by the City of Duncanville. Activities involved in this
Phase I project involving eight intersections on one arterial included: 1 ) data collection
(including 24-hour machine counts, peak-hour turning movement counts, travel time
_ runs, intersection delay, existing timing studies, and intersection inventories); 2)
simulation of existing conditions using PASSER II and TRANSYT-7F; 3) calibration of
computer simulations to ensure accurate representation of observed conditions; 4)
_ development of "Before" study (including travel time, calibration and annual operating
cost results); 5) development of optimum cycle lengths, patterns, and timings using
PASSER II and/or TRANSYT-7F; 6) preparation of timing sheets; and 7) evaluation of
new patterns and timing results in an "After" study.
PRECINCT LINE ROAD CLOSED LOOP SIGNAL SYSTEM; HURST, TEXAS
A closed loop signal system design was performed for seven signalized intersections
along Precinct Line Road in Hurst, Texas. The system control design consisted of
communications cable interconnect between each intersection with a person computer
-- (PC) used to monitor and make changes at the on-street master and subsequently, at
the controllers. Other key tasks of this assignment included the development of cost
estimates and installation strategy, development of system timing plans, construction
-- inspection assistance, and assisting the city in system implementation and adjustment.
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Mr. Donald R. Glenn was involved in this project prior to joining Barton-Aschman
Associates.
SIGNAL SYSTEM STUDIES; SAN ANGELO, TEXAS
This signal system study, funded by the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation as part of the State's Safety Program, involved 77 signalized
intersections in San Angelo, Texas. Thirty of these intersections were in the CBD,
and the remainder were on three arterial systems. The objective of this study effort
was to identify traffic operations and accident problems and recommend design and/or
operational solutions. Data collected for this project included 24-hour counts, turning
movement counts, three years of accident data, and travel time/delay data. An
inventory of intersection geometrics and traffic control devices was also made.
Multiple timing plans were developed for each system and signal control equipment
was evaluated to identify changes necessary to implement the new timings.
SIGNAL SYSTEM DESIGN; SAN ANGELO, TEXAS
This project was part of the statewide Traffic Light Synchronization Program (TLS)
administered by the Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
(SDHPT). The program was designed to reduce vehicle stops, delay, and fuel
consumption by providing funding assistance to cities for traffic signal and signal
system improvements.
The project consisted of 39 signalized intersections, 21 intersections in the CBD
system and 18 intersections on Bryant Boulevard. The objective of the project was
to upgrade individual signal operations and to provide coordinated traffic flow that
could be monitored and modified efficiently through the use of a distributive type
traffic signal system.
Staff members of Barton-Aschman, while with another firm, were responsible for the
signal system design and preparation of the specifications. The Dallas office of Barton-
Aschman conducted the "Before" and "After" evaluations for the project and also
provided construction inspection and implementation assistance.
RUFE SNOW SIGNAL SYSTEM DESIGN; NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
This project was part of the Traffic Management (TM) Program administered by the
Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SDHPT). The
program was designed to reduce vehicle stops, delays, and fuel consumption by
providing funding assistance to cities for traffic signal and signal system
improvements.
Barton-Aschman designed a closed loop signal system for seven signalized
intersections along Rufe Snow Drive in North Richland Hills. The signal design
consisted of controller replacements and communications cable between each
intersection. A microcomputer was used to monitor and make changes at the on-
street master and subsequently, at the local controllers. Other key tasks of this project
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included "Before" and "After" evaluations to document system improvements based
on annual cost savings.
CLOSED LOOP SIGNAL SYSTEM DESIGN; COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
-- Barton-Aschman has been retained by the City of College Station to redesign their 36
signalized intersection signal system. Their current mainframe system, an Eagle
Comtrac system, is over ten years old and is limited in both the number of signal
_ phasing plans available and system expansion. A Closed Loop Signal System is
envisioned as the replacement for this mainframe system. System specifications and
design were completed and the Eagle MARC Closed Loop Signal System was selected.
Tasks completed include timing plan development and system design. Tasks underway
include equipment and timing plan implementation; documentation of the system
benefits with a comparison of "Before" and "After" conditions; and overall project
management. Approximately three of six subsystems have already been installed. All
36 intersections will have controllers replaced, and 14 of the 36 intersections will have
complete cabinet replacements. Five subsystems have already been determined. The
estimated project cost is $450,000.
CENTRAL AREA TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM TIMING; GARLAND, TEXAS
-- The Traffic Light Synchronization Program (TLS) is a state grant program funded under
the Oil Overcharge Restitutionary Act and administered by the Texas State Department
of Highways and Public Transportation (SDHPT). This program is designed to reduce
-- vehicle stops, delays, and fuel consumption by providing funding assistance to cities
for the retiming and coordination of traffic signals.
-- Barton-Aschman was involved in this TLS project for the City of Garland that included
45 signalized intersections. Project tasks included collection of traffic data, calibration
of "before" and "after" conditions using a computer model, installation of new traffic
_ control equipment, optimization of peak period timing plans, implementation of
optimized timing plans, and fine tuning of implemented signal timings. "Before" and
"After" studies were required to document the effects on delay, stops, and fuel
_ consumption due to traffic signal improvements. PASSER II and TRANSYT-7F were
both used to evaluate and optimize phase sequences and signal system timings.
Barton-Aschman is currently completing the "After" evaluation for this project.
CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH SIGNAL DESIGN; FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS
Barton-Aschman was retained by the City of Farmers Branch to prepare plans,
-- specifications, and estimates (P,S&E) for twenty-seven (27) intersections. The project
included the upgrading of existing signals, new signal locations, and the
interconnection of seven intersections, on two intersecting arterials, into one signal
-- system. The intersections were divided into two projects for letting. Phase I included
all isolated intersections, and Phase II included the seven intersection system.
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DALLAS COUNTY SIGNALIZATION PROJECT; DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS
-- Barton-Aschman was selected as part of the consultant design team to improve signal
timing at approximately 224 intersections across northern Dallas County. The major
tasks of the project included the development of plans, specifications, and estimates
-- for updating of existing signal hardware, and the preparation of signal timing plans to
provide for the most efficient signal operation, both as isolated intersections and as
part of the arterial network. Before and After analyses were made to evaluate the
_ effectiveness of the improvements. Barton-Aschman also assisted the municipalities
in installing and refining recommended signal timings through field observations.
Barton-Aschman was responsible for approximately 40 percent of the intersections in
_ this project.
UPGRADE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR LAS VEGAS AREA COMPUTER TRAFFIC
SYSTEM; LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
The Las Vegas Area Computer Traffic System (LVACTS) had reached a pivotal point
in its continuing evolution. The original system was based upon the UTCS (first
-- generation) concept promulgated by the Federal Highway Administration of the U.S.
Department of Transportation. The system, organized around the centralized control
concept, became operational in 1983 and was one of the last of its type installed
-- nationwide. After the first few years of operation, the system began to exhibit
numerous communication and control system-related problems which were affecting
both the efficiency and effectiveness of traffic control within the Las Vegas region.
-- With the region continuing to grow at one of the fastest paces in the country, new
levels of congestion, pedestrian movements, and general dynamism of traffic required
increased levels of sophisticated control.
Barton-Aschman was retained to develop and evaluate several alternatives for
upgrading the LVACTS system. In essence, the project was concerned with reviewing
_ present and future conditions and needs and developing a feasible, yet cost-effective
approach for addressing these needs and issues. The project consisted of an
assessment of growth and expansion issues for the system; a determination of the
~ deficiencies associated with the existing system; a review of alternatives available in
the areas of control, communications, and surveillance; visits to selected systems to
gain firsthand insights into actual practices and perceptions of other agencies;
development of goals, objectives, and functional requirements of an upgraded system;
development and evaluation of candidate upgrade alternatives; and the preparation of
a staged implementation program. Upgrade alternatives ranged from retrofitting the
existing system to implementing a new hybrid system. These were evaluated and
ranked. The evaluation used the utility-cost methodology. The preferred alternative
was one that incorporated distributed control, a variety of communication media, and
introduced video surveillance as a critical element in the control architecture.
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DALLAS CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TRAFFIC SIGNAL TIMING STUDY; DALLAS,
TEXAS
Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. has been retained by Huitt-Zollars, Inc., Principal
Section Designer for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), to prepare traffic signal
-- timing plans for the 1 1 2 "core" intersections in the Dallas Central Business District
(CBD). This effort is in connection with the construction of the LRT Mall that calls for
the closing of Pacific Avenue and Bryan Street to through traffic and requires the re-
_ timing of the entire CBD traffic signal system.
Barton-Aschman is responsible for an assessment of the existing conditions (before
_ construction), the development of timing plans for each major construction phase, and
the development of the timing plans for use after construction of the LRT Mall.
Existing conditions will be assessed using the TRANSYT-7F signal timing program to
simulate the existing traffic signal operation. The "before" study report will be used
as a basis of comparison for the revised plans. Major stages of construction will be
identified and interim timing plans will be generated for use during each stage using
both TRANSYT-7F and PASSER II. If the resulting plans require a change in the cycle
-- length currently employed, the study will extend to signalized intersections outside of
the core for adjustments (total of 212 intersections). Timing plans will be prepared for
implementation after construction of the LRT Mall. Once the Mall is opened, these
-- plans will be field-adjusted to fit actual conditions.
This project will be completed in 1996.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN - VISTA RIDGE MALL AT F.M. 3040; LEWlSVlLLE, TEXAS
-- Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. was retained by Homart Development Company to
develop the plans, specifications, and estimates (P,S&E) to construct two new signal
installations along F.M. 3040 (Round Grove Road) at two driveways to Vista Ridge
_ Mall. The mall, as planned, is being constructed in three phases and will ultimately
occupy 1,420,781 square feet. A traffic signal warrant analysis completed by Barton-
Aschman in September 1989 concluded that traffic signals at the two major driveways
-- along F.M. 3040 will be warranted upon completion of Phase I of the mall (completed
in October 1989).
Working closely with the City of Lewisville and the State Department of Highways and
Public Transportation (SDHPT), Barton-Aschman developed P,S&E for the two
driveway intersections as well as the interconnect plan for these two intersections and
the existing signals at the F.M. 3040/I.H. 35E interchange. Plans and specifications
were developed using SDHPT design standards. In addition, opticom system
specifications were developed from information supplied by the City. The P,S&E were
accepted and approved by both the City and the SDHPT.
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· THE TEAM
Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. has assembled a team of highly qualified personnel,
whose talents and expertise form a sound base for successfully completing College
Stations' Traffic Light Synchronization project. The key project personnel have
extensive experience in the development and implementation of signal timing plans.
The Dallas office currently has a staff of nineteen people, most of whom have been
key participants in signal optimization studies. This considerable staff depth is backed
up by more than 100 persons company wide who can conduct this study successfully.
The project will be managed by Don Glenn. He will be responsible for the day-to-day
activities of this project and interaction with City staff. A brief description of each of
the major team members and their relevant experience is provided below. Resumes
for all team members are provided in the Appendix.
· PERSONNEL
· PROJECT MANAGER
Donald R. Glenn, P.E., Senior Associate, has a wide range of experience in the traffic
and transportation field. This experience includes preparation of plans, specifications,
and estimates for traffic signal systems and isolated locations, intersection
improvements, geometric design, signal construction inspection, transportation studies,
and technical analysis. He has designed closed loop signal systems for the cities of
Hurst and Irving, Texas. Key tasks performed for these projects included signal design,
communications design, development of installation strategy, development of system
timing plans, construction supervision, and assisting the cities in system
implementation and adjustments. Mr. Glenn has worked on numerous signal system
studies for various Texas cities. He was a key member of the Northwest Mobility
study team for a signal system study in Houston, Texas. The objective of this study
was to evaluate several signal system control options and make a recommendation for
a signal system for northwest Houston. Traffic operations software experience
includes PASSER II, PASSER Ill, TRANSYT-7F, TRAF-NETSIM, and the TEXAS Model.
· PROJECT DIRECTOR
K. Ro Marshall, P.E., Principal Associate, has twelve years of consulting experience in
the areas of traffic signal systems, timing optimization, and systems alternatives
analyses. He has managed, analyzed, and prepared plans, specifications and estimates
for traffic signal installations throughout the Southwest. In particular, his experience
includes studying the feasibility and developing the design plan documents for signal
systems in Duncanville, Euless, Farmers Branch, Garland, and San Antonio, Texas. Mr.
Marshall is presently directing a control system feasibility study for the Las Vegas Area
Computer Traffic System. Mr. Marshall is well-versed in the application of signal
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timing optimization software packages such as SOAP, PASSER II and III, and
TRANSYT-7F. He is also experienced in the use of the TRAF-NETSlM traffic simulation
-- program.
· PROJECT ADVISORS
Gary D. Jost, P.E., Principal Associate, will provide technical advice on this project.
He specializes in traffic signal design, timing and intersection operations. Mr. Jost
_. recently directed Barton-Aschman's role in the Dallas County Signalization project
which included new timing plans and signal improvements for 224 intersections across
northern Dallas County. Mr. Jost also conducted the traffic engineering operations
_ analysis for the Piano Signal system Feasibility Study. In addition, he has completed
design plans for numerous traffic signal installations, and has conducted timing plans
for traffic systems in Irving, Addison, Carrollton, Victoria, Texas, and the State of
Illinois. Mr. Jost also brings to the project management expertise proven in effectively
managing large signal timing and design studies.
Robert W. Jenkins, P.E. has twenty years of experience in the traffic/transportation
'- engineering field. This experience also includes thirteen years with the Texas
Department of Transportation where he held numerous positions including Senior
Traffic Engineer for District 2. His experience also includes six years as a principal
"' engineer with another traffic consulting firm. He has managed a wide range of
transportation engineering projects including interchange feasibility studies, freeway
operations studies, traffic safety studies, traffic impact studies, signal design, signal
-- system design, site access and parking studies, corridor planning studies, and
construction traffic control planning.
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Brian K. Shewski, P.E., Senior Associate, brings to the project a strong background in
,.. distributed systems (i.e. -Closed Loop Signal Systems. His research and application
of distributed systems enhances the team's knowledge base. He is currently chairing
the Institute of Transportation Engineers' Technical Committee on "Closed Loop Signal
._ System." Mr. Shewski is the Project Manager for a 36 intersection closed loop signal
system design in College Station, Texas. Mr. Shewski reviewed and approved the
signal design for University and Spence Street Drive. He was the lead engineer on the
Grand Prairie (14 intersections) and Garland (26 intersections) closed loop signal
system designs. Mr. Shewski also has extensive experience in signal timing plan
development including serving as lead engineer on the Duncanville Traffic Light
Synchronization Projects, as project manager for the Brownwood and Mineral Wells
TLS projects, and the "Before" study for the Garland TLS projects.
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TASK DESCRIPTIONS
The following tasks describe the basic scope of services envisioned for this project. We have
used the task descriptions from the Request For Qualifications as a guide and have made a
few changes where we deemed beneficial based on our previous experience.
TASK 1: COMPILATION OF DATA BASE/
Purpose: Assemble traffic data and information to form a sound basis for subsequent
analysis during the conduct of the study.
Activities:
1.1 Review existing timing sheets, 24-hour machine counts, and planned
improvements.
1.2 Verify data with field observations of each intersection during peak traffic
periods.
1.3 Field check existing traffic signal control equipment.
1.4 Determine existing intersection geometrics, lane usage and link distances for
computer input.
1.5 Collect two-hour, turning movement counts (TMC's) during AM, Off, and PM
peak periods.
1.6 Conduct floating car study (travel time and delay study).
Output:
1. Completed data base for subsequent analysis.
TASK 2: ~ QUALITY OF SERVICE SUMMARY ~.
Purpose: Verify network descriptions and characteristics developed in Task 1; reconcile
any significant discrepancies between simulations of existing conditions and
observed performance of the "Before" travel time runs; summarize existing
evaluation data for future comparison with final timing plans.
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Activities:
-- 2.1 Code data into TRANSYT-7F or PASSER II signal optimization/simulation
program.
-- 2.2 Simulate existing conditions and analyze performance reports.
2.3 Calibrate models to reconcile any significant (greater than 20%) discrepancies
,. between observed and calculated performance measures.
2.4 Prepare "Before" study as per State requirements.
2.4.1 Summarize data collection efforts, calibration study and computer simulation
performance measure outputs into a "Before" conditions report.
2.4.2 Calculate and incorporate the annual operating costs into the "Before" study
report. Annual operating costs are based on delay, stops and fuel consumption.
'- 2.4.3 Submit two (2) draft copies of the "Before" study report to the City for review.
2.4.4 Revise report, as needed, and submit seven (7) copies of final report.
Output:
-- 1. Timing models calibrated to existing conditions.
2. Signal timing analysis completed for the "Before" field evaluation.
3. "Before" study report;
__ TASK 3: IMPLEMENTATION OF CLOSED LOOP SIGNAL SYSTEM CAPABILITIES
Purpose: Prepare all documents necessary for a complete bid package.
Activities:
3.1 Meet with City to discuss equipment procurement and installation plan.
3.2 Prepare construction plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for control
upgrades and interconnect cable installation along Denton Tap Road.
3.3 Develop functional specifications for system microcomputer.
-- 3.4 Assist City with bid procurement.
3.5 Assist with construction/implementation engineering and documentation.
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Output:
-- 1. Plans and specifications.
2. Quantity and cost estimates.
3. Project bid document.
_ TASK 4: TIMING PLAN DEVELOPMENT
Purpose: Prepare recommended timing plans for implementation.
Activities:
4.1 Using PASSER II, prepare up to three (3) optimized timing plans.
4.2 Prepare table of cycle lengths, offsets, and splits for review by City staff.
'- 4.3 Submit preliminary timing plan results and performance measures to the City
for review.
-- 4.4 Meet with City staff to discuss preliminary timing plans including cycle lengths,
phasing patterns, and system coordination.
-- 4.5 Incorporate comments into timing plans and, if necessary, make additional
optimization run.
-- Output:
1. Timing plans including coordinated systems, cycle lengths, offsets, splits, and
_ other timing data.
2. Recommended timing plans for implementation and fine-tuning.
3. Summary of performance measures for preliminary timing plans.
TASK 5: ASSISTANCE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Purpose: Assist City in management of the TLS II Project.
Act/v/ties:
5.1 Provide on-going assistance and advice on fulfilling State TLS II requirements.
5.2 Provide input for the TLS II quarterly progress reports.
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Output:
-- 1. Progress reports and technical memorandums on meeting State TLS II
requirements.
-- TASK 6: ~A~ssISTANCE IN TIMING IMPLEMENTATION AND ADJUSTMENT
Purpose: Assist City/COntractor in implementing and fine-tuning the recommended signal
-- timing plans.
A ct/v/ties:
6.1 Provide technical assistance to the City during the implementation phase of the
project.
6.2 Check performance measures and time-space diagrams against actual field
observations.
6.3 Fine-tune timing plans in field with City staff, as needed, to account for real
world situations.
-- 6.4 Document adjustments on revised timing cards for subsequent analysis.
Output:
1. Implemented and fine-tuned signal timing plans.
-- 2. Completed implemented timing plan report.
TASK 7: j' "AFTER"STIJDY ANALYSIS
Purpose: Conduct "After" study data collection, simulation and analysis for comparison
with "Before" study results.
Activities:
_ 7.1 Summarize all implemented improvements for subsequent analysis (i.e. - fine-
tuned timing plans, new pedestrian equipment, changes in intersection
approach lane assignments, new controller equipment, etc.).
7.2 Summarize "After" study travel time runs.
7.3 Prepare computer simulation of fine-tuned timing plans.
7.4 Calibrate fine-tuned simulation runs to reconcile any significant (greater than
20%) discrepancies between observed and calculated performance measures.
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Output:
-- 1. Memorandum summarizing all implemented improvements.
2. Fine-tuned timing models calibrated to existing conditions.
TASK 8: FINAL DOCUMENTATION
-- Purpose: Document procedures, findings, conclusions, and benefits of optimization
study.
_ Activities:
8.1 Summarize phasing, cycles, splits off-sets, time-space diagrams and measures
~ of effectiveness developed in Task 7.
8.2 Calculate annual vehicular operating costs of each sub-system.
8.3 Prepare "After" field evaluation report and compare to the results of the
"Before" study report.
'- 8.4 Submit two (2) copies of preliminary "After" study report to the City for
review.
-- 8.5 Incorporate City comments into a final "After" study report and submit seven
(7) copies to the City.
-- 8.6 Prepare press release presenting benefits of optimization study.
8.7 Submit to the City all data collected; computer diskette(s) containing
~ TRANSYT-7F and/or PASSER II runs, calibration spreadsheets, AutoCAD
system drawings and reports.
,. 8.8 Prepare an Executive Summary detailing all activities as well as the benefits and
costs of the project.
~- 8.9 Make presentation to City Council and other interested groups, if requested.
Output:
1. "After" study report summarizing comparison of "Before" and "After"
conditions.
2. Computer model data for future timing optimization studies.
3. All supporting documents for City records.
4. Presentation materials.
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able to complete this Traffic Light Synchronization project within budget and within TxDOT's
.- mandated schedule. All staff members, when required, will be available full-time to participate
on the Coppell TLS project. Our proposed schedule for this project is presented in Table 2.
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Resumes and Barton-Aschman's Standard Form 254 are provided on the following pages.
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Donald R. Glenn
Senior Associate, Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc.
EDUCATION
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (1989), University of Texas-Arlington
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (1985), University of Texas-Arlington
REGISTRATIONS
-- Professional Engineer, State of Texas
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
Texas Section, Institute of Transportation Engineers
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Glenn has a wide range of experience in the traffic and transportation field. This
experience includes preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for traffic signal
systems and isolated locations, intersection improvements, geometric design, signal
construction inspection, and technical analysis. He has also been instrumental in various
traffic studies including traffic impact studies, site access studies, freeway operations studies,
and traffic safety studies.
-- REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
Traffic Signal Design
· Closed-loop signal system design for 39 intersections, San Angelo, Texas.
CBD Grid system, 21 intersections.
-- - Arterial system, 18 intersections.
· Closed-loop signal system design for 23 intersections, Irving, Texas.
· Closed-loop signal systems (2 systems) design for 15 intersections, Hurst, Texas.
_ · Signal design for 6 diamond interchanges for SDHPT-District 2, Fort Worth, Texas.
· Signal design for 10 isolated locations, Irving, Texas.
· Conducted signal warrant analyses in various Texas cities.
Traffic Signal System Studies and Timing Projects
_ · Northwest Mobility Study: Conceptual Signal System, Houston, Texas.
· Signal system timing and operations study for the San Angelo CBD, San Angelo,
Texas.
· O'Connor Road Signal System Feasibility Study, Irving, Texas.
· Signal system timing plans for Marshall Avenue, Longview, Texas.
· Traffic Signal System - Preliminary Data Analysis, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.
DONALD R. GLENN (cont'd)
-- Safety/Operations Studies
* Investigation of the high 100 Accident location for SDHPT-District 2, Fort Worth,
-- Texas.
· Freeway Operations and Safety Improvement Plan, Tarrant County, Texas.
· Safety/Operations Study for 17 intersections, San Angelo, Texas.
_ · Safety/Operations Study for 11 intersections, Victoria, Texas.
Corridor Transportation Planning
· S.H. 360 at Carrier Parkway, Ramp Feasibility and Justification Study, Grand Prairie,
Texas.
· Dirks Road Alignment Study, Fort Worth, Texas.
· Thoroughfare Plan Assessment, Hurst, Texas.
Traffic Impact and Site Access
Traffic Impact and Site Access Studies have been performed in various Texas cities including
Arlington, Hurst, Fort Worth, Waxahachie, Keller, White Settlement, Carrollton, Dallas and
-- Houston.
Kenneth R. Marshall
-- Principal Associate, Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc.
EDUCATION
Coordinated Traffic Signal Systems, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
Isolated Traffic Signals, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
-- Master of Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Union College, Schenectady, New York
-- REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer, States of Texas, New Mexico and Missouri
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Institute of Transportation Engineers
IVHS America
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Marshall has ten years of experience in the areas of traffic engineering and transportation
planning. During this time, he has successfully directed both large and small projects
-- involving the production of reports, plans, and presentations. His traffic engineering
experience includes traffic signal design, timing, and feasibility studies; highway and street
design analyses; and traffic safety improvement studies. In the area of transportation
-- planning, Mr. Marshall has extensive experience in the preparation of traffic impact studies;
thoroughfare planning studies; site access evaluations; alternative design analyses; and
parking demand and design studies. Mr. Marshall also serves as the Chairman of Barton-
- Aschman's Traffic Operations Practice Area Committee which strives to keep the company
abreast of the latest advances and technology involved concerning traffic operations, traffic
signals, and Intelligent Vehicle and Highway Systems.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
_ Traffic Control During Construction Projects
· U.S. 70 Detailed Alternative Design Study, Las Cruces, New Mexico - Directed
_ development of maintenance of traffic plan for reconstruction of a ten mile highway.
· Royal Lane Extension, Coppell, Texas- Prepared traffic control plan for extension of
four-lane, divided arterial.
_ · U.S. 70/I.H. 25 Interchange, Las Cruces, New Mexico - As part of the Interstate
Highway Access Study, prepared staged traffic control plan for a proposed four level
diamond interchange.
Traffic Signal Projects
· Wheatland Road, Duncanville, Texas- Prepared plans, specifications, and estimates for
-- five intersection arterial system.
KENNETH R. MARSHALL {cont'd}
-- · Central Area, Garland, Texas - Directed plans, specifications, and estimates
development for the upgrade of 28 intersections in Garland's central area closed-loop
system.
-- · Luna Road, Farmers Branch, Texas - Prepared designs and supervised implementation
of a four intersection arterial system that included two signalized frontage roads.
· International Parkway Frontage Roads - Directed plans, specifications and estimates
_ preparation for three intersections on frontage roads at Dallas/Fort Worth International
Airport.
· Prepared traffic signal warrants studies for intersections in Dallas, Euless, Grapevine,
_ Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Texas and for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
Transportation Planning Projects
· Fair Park Traffic Management Study, Dallas, Texas - Supervised traffic access and
parking study of the historic Texas State Fairgrounds which is also the home of many
year-round entertainment attractions and the Cotton Bowl.
-- · American Airlines West Side Terminal, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport -
Directed alternative access and parking study for a planned terminal expansion at the
nation's second busiest airport.
-- · Interstate Highway Access Study, Las Cruces, New Mexico - Responsible for a
comprehensive study of the interstate highway needs over a 30 year time period.
· Alliance Airport, Fort Worth, Texas - Directed analyses of access alternatives for the
-- nation's first industrial airport.
Design Feasibility Projects
· S.H. 190/161 Connector Freeway, Dallas County, Texas - Directed feasibility study for
the construction of a proposed section of an outer freeway loop.
_ · U.S. 70 Detailed Alternative Design Study, Las Cruces, New Mexico - Responsible for
study of design improvement alternatives for 10 mile arterial.
· S.H. 170, Tarrant County, Texas - Directed feasibility study that was used to gain
_ funding approval of a 10 mile new freeway.
· S.H. 360 South, Tarrant County, Texas - Prepared analyses and reports which were
used to gain approval of a 12 mile freeway.
Parking Projects
· Las Colinas Urban Center, Irving, Texas - Supervised study of parking needs for a
premier activity center outside Dallas, Texas.
· Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas - Supervised comprehensive demand
and access study for the largest hospital complex in Dallas.
· Dallas County Criminal Justice Center, Dallas, Texas - Directed demand study used to
design parking facilities for new criminal court center.
· Financial Feasibility Study for Dallas County Administration Building, Dallas, Texas -
-- Prepared study that determined the feasibility of constructing a parking garage to serve
county administration building and Kennedy Exhibit.
Gary D. Jost
Principal Associate, Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
-- REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer, State of Texas
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Texas Parking Association
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Jost has over 10 years experience in the traffic and transportation field. His experience
ranges from preparing design plans for a multi-level highway interchange to traffic impact
studies. He has supervised the preparation of traffic signal and intersection improvement
design plans for numerous locations, traffic signal timing plans for isolated intersections as
well as signal systems, parking garage functional design, and parking and roadway master
-- plans for large developments. Mr. Jost's experience also includes transportation corridor
studies, transportation modeling, traffic operations and safety studies, parking demand
analyses, traffic impact studies, and signal system feasibility studies.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
-- · Dallas County Signalization Project, Northern Dallas County.
· Transportation System Improvement Studies, Carrollton and Addison, Texas.
· Statewide Signal Timing Optimization Study, Illinois.
_ · Piano Signal System Feasibility Study, Piano, Texas.
· Transportation and Parking Master Plan for Medical College of Georgia, Augusta,
_ Georgia.
· SH-1 14 Corridor Study, Westlake, Texas.
· USAA Transportation Master Plan, San Antonio, Texas.
· Transportation Plan and Roadway Needs Analysis for Fiesta Texas Theme Park, San
-- Antonio, Texas.
GARY D. JOST (cont'd)
-- Traffic Signal Design Projects
· Signal System Feasibility Study, Piano, Texas.
Design for traffic signal hardware improvements at 83 intersections in northern Dallas
County.
· Traffic signal design for 18 intersections, Carrollton, Texas.
_ · Traffic signal design for 28 intersections, District 14 - SDHPT, Texas.
· Traffic signal design for 27 intersections, Farmers Branch, Texas.
· SH-IO Signal Design, District 2 - SDHPT, Texas.
Traffic Signal Timing
· Signal timing optimization study for 21 intersections, Addison, Texas.
-- · Signal timing plans for 83 intersections across northern Dallas County.
· Laurent Street signal timing, Victoria, Texas.
· Isolated intersections at numerous locations.
-- · Belt Line Road, Irving, Texas.
· Statewide signal optimization study, Illinois.
Parking Studies
_ · Functional design of parking garages in San Antonio, Houston and Dallas, Texas.
· Parking demand analyses for developments in Richardson and Dallas, Texas; West
Tampa, Florida; and Cleveland, Ohio.
* Fort Worth Cultural District Parking Plan, Fort Worth, Texas
· Shared use parking analyses for IBM development in Westlake, Texas; State-Thomas
Neighborhood, Dallas, Texas; and the Fort Worth Stockyards, Fort Worth, Texas.
-- · Parking and Access Study, Schumpert Medical Center, Shreveport, Louisiana.
· Transportation and Parking Master Plan for the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta,
-- Georgia.
Robert W. Jenkins
Senior Associate, Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc.
EDUCATION
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
-- Associate of Arts Degree, Schreiner Jr. College
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer, State of Texas
_ PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Institute of Transportation Engineers
TexlTE (Texas Section), President
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Jenkins has over 19 years of experience in the traffic/transportation engineering field.
This experience also includes 13 years with the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation in which he held numerous positions including Senior Traffic Engineer for
District 2. His experience also includes six (6) years as a principal engineer with another
traffic consulting firm. He has managed a wide range of transportation engineering projects
including interchange feasibility studies, freeway operations studies, traffic safety studies,
-- traffic impact studies, signal design, signal system design, site access and parking studies,
corridor planning studies, and construction traffic control planning.
-- REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
Site Access and Parking
· Site Access Study for Oak Hills Development, Carrollton, Texas.
· Site Access Study for North East Mall, Hurst, Texas.
-- · Shared Parking Study at Richardson Corner Shopping Center, Garland, Texas.
· Parking Revenue Feasibility Study for the Texas State Aquarium, Corpus Christi, Texas.
· Site Access Study and Design Study for Westridge Mall Complex, White Settlement,
_ Texas.
· Evaluation of proposed entrance and circulation facilities for John Peter Smith Hospital,
Fort Worth, Texas.
Traffic Safety and Operations
· Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program for SDHPT District 2, Fort Worth, Texas
(27 work orders).
· Traffic Safety Study for 15 high accident locations, Longview, Texas.
· Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program for SDHPT District 7, San Angelo,
Texas (10 work orders).
ROBERT W. JENKINS (cont'd)
-- Construction Traffic Control Planning
· During his work with the Texas State Department of Highways and Public
-- Transportation in the Fort Worth District, Mr. Jenkins provided operations review and
design guidance for traffic control plans on most major freeway construction or
reconstruction projects. These included 1-35W; the 1-35W interchanges with 1-20 and
_ 1-30; the 1-30 - SH 360 interchange; the SH 360 - SH 183 interchange; and the 1-820
interchange with SH 121. He was instrumental in developing a coordinated effort to
consider traffic handling requirements throughout the design process.
· in his work to develop a traffic management concept for area freeways, he helped to
define effective means of traffic control both during and after construction activity.
These ranged from driver information capabilities to detour procedures and preplanned
sequences of work.
· In the District's reconstruction planning for 1-35W and 1-20, he provided technical
-- guidance in consideration of a Park-and-Ride facility south of the Metroplex.
Traffic Signal Design
· Closed-loop Signal System Design for 23 intersections, Irving, Texas.
· Traffic Signal Design and Intersection Widening, Longview, Texas.
-- · Closed-loop Signal System for Precinct Line Road, Hurst, Texas.
· Closed-loop Signal System for the CBD and Bryant Throughway systems, San Angelo,
Texas.
_ · Diamond interchange signal design for SDHPT-District 2.
Traffic Signal System Studies
· Signal system operations study for Bryant Throughway in San Angelo, Texas (17
intersections).
_ · Traffic Light Synchronization Study for Camp Bowie Boulevard, 28th Street, and East
Lancaster Avenue in Forth Worth, Texas.
· Preliminary Traffic Engineering Design Study - Traffic signal system operations on Sam
Houston Drive, Main Street, and Navarro Street in Victoria, Texas.
Freeway Operations
· Freeway Safety Improvement Plan For District 2.
· Traffic Management Concept - Fort Worth, Texas.
-- Corridor Planning
· Dirks Road Alignment Study, Fort Worth, Texas.
-- · Traffic Planning Considerations Study for Park 35 Commerce Center, Fort Worth,
Texas.
· Interchange Feasibility for Green Oaks Boulevard, Arlington, Texas.
-- · Ramp Feasibility and Justification Study for SH 360 at Carrier Parkway, Grand Prairie.
· Traffic Impact Analysis for Trammell Crow Development in Southwest quadrant
of IH 20 and Cooper Street (FM 157), Arlington, Texas.
Brian K. Shewski
Senior Associate, Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc.
-- EDUCATION
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University
-- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University
Coordinated Traffic Signal Systems, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer, State of Texas
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1983 - Present
Chairman - ITE Technical Committee 4A-39 "Closed Loop Signal Systems," 1990 - Present
Member - ITE Technical Committee 4A-42 "Central/Distributed Systems," 1990 - Present
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Shewski has extensive experience in the traffic engineering and transportation planning
fields. This experience includes the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates and timing
-- plans for closed loop traffic signal systems and isolated signalized intersections. It extends
into construction observation, equipment and timing plan implementation as well as system
timing fine-tuning. Mr. Shewski's background also includes arterial/freeway corridor studies,
-- intersection capacity analysis, the preparation of permanent and construction signing for
arterials/freeways, the analysis of traffic impacts due to roadway reconstruction and the
subsequent development of mitigating measures for severely impacted areas. His other
-- technical responsibilities include traffic safety and operations studies, analysis of site
circulation and access, area-wide thoroughfare planning, parking analysis, as well as traffic
impact analysis.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
Traffic Signal Design and Timing Projects
· Traffic Control Devices Design Review, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).
· Closed Loop Signal System Design - 36 intersections, College Station, Texas.
· Closed Loop Signal System Design ~ 14 intersections, Grand Prairie, Texas.
· Closed Loop ~ignal §ystem Design - 2(~ intersections, Garland, Texas.
· Traffic Light Synchronization Studies - 8 intersections, Mineral Wells, Texas; 9
intersections, Brownwood, Texas; 9 intersections, Duncanville, Texas; 43
intersections, Garland, Texas; 84 intersections, Dallas, Texas.
· Signal Design for 3 Diamond Interchanges, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
· Signal Design for Vista Ridge Mall at FM 3040 - 2 intersections, Lewisville, Texas.
· Signal Relocation Design at Luna Road and IH 635, Farmers Branch, Texas.
· Signal Construction Inspection for several intersections at D/FW International Airport,
-- Texas, and for Luna Road at IH 635.
· Conducted signal warrant analyses throughout the southwest United States.
· Prepared signal timing plans for isolated intersections as well as signal systems in
-- several cities throughout the southwest United States.
BRIAN K. SHEWSKI (cont'd)
Corridor Transportation Planning
_ · Construction Sequence and Design Study for North Central Expressway - Section "M";
Dallas, Texas.
· SH 183, SH 121, SH 360, SH 10 and FM 157 Corridor Improvements Study, Euless,
Texas.
· Feasibility and Justification Study for the SH 1141SH 121 Corridor, Grapevine,
Texas.
· Citywide Thoroughfare Capacity and Traffic Flow Improvement Study, Euless, Texas.
· IH 35 Corridor Ramp and Intersection Improvements Study, Laredo, Texas.
· IH 35W Corridor Analysis and Justification Study between Basswood Boulevard and
Keller-Hicks Road, Fort Worth, Texas.
-- · Preliminary Geometric Design and Traffic Operations Review of First Street at
Broadway Boulevard and Carolyn Drive, Garland, Texas.
-- Site Access and Accessibility
· Accessibility Study for the Dallas Galleria, Dallas, Texas.
-- · Driveway Relocation Study along IH 20 South of Wichita Street, Arlington, Texas.
· Accessibility Study for the Northwest Quadrant of SH 183/SH 360, Euless, Texas.
· Access Study for Shiloh Business Park, Garland, Texas.
_ · Sycamore School Road Site Access Study, Fort Worth, Texas.
· Pacific Realty Site Access Design, Carrollton, Texas.
_ Parking Studies
· Parking Demand Analysis for the Texas Instruments Main Campus at IH 635/US 75,
_ Dallas, Texas.
· Tyler Main Street Parking Demand and Design Study, Tyler, Texas.
· Henderson Main Street Parking Demand and Design Study, Henderson, Texas.
· Parking Demand Analysis for Preston Royal East Shopping Center, Dallas, Texas.
Traffic Impact Studies
-- Mixed-use and single use developments in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex as well as Austin,
and College Station, Texas; Stillwater, Oklahoma; and Wichita, Kansas. These studies
involved site traffic impact analysis in conjunction with city guidelines for zoning and site plan
-- approvals.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
"Closed Loop Signal System Design, Installation and Maintenance," presented at the 1989
S.W. Section International Municipal Signal Association annual meeting.
"The Integration of Traffic Operations and Construction Sequencing for Urban Freeway
Reconstruction," TexlTE Consultant's Council, 1989.
"An Overview and Listing of Closed Loop Signal Systems for NEMA-Type Controllers," 1988
Compendium of Technical Papers, Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1988.
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Evanston, IL (708) 491-1OO0 114 Orlando, FL (407) 851-3001 8 Tampa, FL (813) 932-5220 16
Southfield, MI (313) 350-3040 4 Tustin, CA (714) 730-0095 2 Ft. Lauderdale, FL (305) 733-4220 6
Columbus, OH (614) ~,88-11 88 6 Washington, DC (202) 775-6051 22 Sacramento, CA (916) 488-9700 3
Fairfax, VA (703) 359-7290 7
8. Personnel by Discipline: (list each person only once, by ptfmary function.)
22 Administrative __ Electrical Engineers __Ocean°graphers 20 Transportation Planners
1 Architects Estimators 12 Planners: Urban/Regional 7 Systems Analysts
Chemical Engineers --Geologists Sanitary Engineers 5 Environmentalists
56 Civil Engineers --Hydrologists __ Soils Engineers 61 Support Staff
--Construction Inspectors __ Interior Designers __ Specification Writers 326 TOTAL
41 Draftsmen 6 Landscape Architects 3 Structural Engineers
-- Ecologists Mechanical Engineers Surveyors
-- Economists -- Mining Engineers 92 Transportation Engineers
9. Summary of Professional Services Fees Received: (insert index number/ Ranges of Professional Services Fees
Last 5 Years (most reoent year first) INDEX
1. Less than $100,000
1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 2. $100,000 to $250,000
3. $250,000 to $500,000
Direct Federal contract work, including overseas 1 1 1 3 3 4. $500,000 to $1 million
5. $1 million to $2 million
All other domestic work 8 8 8 8 8 6. $2 million to $5 million
7. $5 million to $10 milan
All other foreign work* 4 4 4 4 3 8. $10 million or greater
*Firms interested in foreign work, but without such experience, check here: []
10, Profile of Firm's Project Experience, Last 5 Years
Profile Number of Total Gross Fees Profile Number of Total Gross Fees Profile Number of Total Gross Fees
Code Projects (in thousands) Code Projects (in thousands) Code Projects (in thousands)
1) 107 9,171 $69,625,987 1) 1)
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11. Project Examples, Le~t 5 Years
Profile "P", "C", Project Name and Location Owner Name and Address Cost of Work Completion Date
Code "JV", or "IE" (Fee Only) (Actual or Estimated)
1. Traffic Light Synchronization Program City of Dallas
107 P Signal System Optimization Project 1500 Marilla, SEN $91,000 1991
Dallas, Texas Dallas, Texas 75201
2. Traffic Management Program City of College Station
107 P Closed Loop Signal System Design P.O. Box 9960 $ 90,000 1992
College Station, Texas College Station, Texas 77842-0960
3. Traffic Light Synchronization Program City of Fort Worth
107 P Signal System Optimization Project 1000 Throckmorton $ 34,000 1991
Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth, Texas 76102
4. Traffic Light Synchronization Program City of Hurst
107 P Signal System Optimization Project 1505 Precinct Line Road $ 17,000 1991
Hurst, Texas Hurst, Texas 76054
5. Traffic Light Synchronization Program City of San Angelo
107 P Signal System Optimization Project P.O. Box 1751 $ 28,700 1991
San Angelo, Texas San Angelo, Texas 76902
6. Traffic Light Synchronization Program City of Garland
107 P Central Area Traffic Signal System P.O. Box 469002 $ 64,300 1991
Garland, Texas Garland, Texas 75046-9002
7. Traffic Management Program City of North Richland Hills
107 P Closed Loop Signal System Design P.O. Box 820609 $ 34,000 1992
North Richland Hills, Texas North Richland Hills, Texas 76182-0609
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107 p Signal System Optimization Project 1(~00 Thr~)ckmorton $ 30,000 19'91
Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth, Texas 76102
9. Traffic Light Synchronization Program Town of Addison
107 p Signal System Optimization Project P.O. Box 144 $ 33,900 1991
Addison, Texas Addison, Texas 75001
10. Traffic Light Synchronization Program City of 8rownwood
107 p Signal System Optimization Project P.O. Box 1389 $ 10,400 1991
Brownwood, Texas Brownwood, Texas 76804-1389
11. Traffic Light Synchronization Program City of Corsicana
107 p Signal System Optimization Project 200 N. 12th Street $ 19,500 1991
Corsicana, Texas Corsicana, Texas 75110
12. Traffic Light Synchronization Program City of Mineral Wells
107 p Signal System Optimization Project P.O. Box 339 $ 10,300 1991
Mineral Wells, Texas Mineral Wells, Texas 76067
13. Traffic Light Synchronization Program City of Duncanville
107 p Signal System Optimization Project P.O. Box 380290 $ 8,900 1990
Duncanville, Texas Duncanville, Texas 75138-0280
14. Traffic Signal System Design Homart Development
107 p Vista Ridge Mall at F.M. 3040 Xerox Centre/Suite 3100 $ 16,500 1991
Lewisville, Texas 55 W Monroe
Chicago, Illinois 60603
15. Central Area Closed Loop Signal City of Garland
107 p System Design P.O. Box 569002 $ 144,900 1991
Garland, Texas Garland, Texas 75046-9002
16. Traffic Light Synchronization Program City of Wichita Fails
107 p Phase II 2100 Seymour Highway $ 15,600 1992
Wichita Falls, Texas Wichita Falls, Texas 76301
17. Traffic Light Synchronization Program City of San Angelo
107 p Phase II P.O. Box 1751 $ 68,800 1993
San Angelo, Texas San Angelo, Texas 76902
18. Traffic Light Synchronization Program City of Hurst
107 P Phase II 1505 Precinct Line Road $ 12,800 1992
Hurst, Texas Hurst, Texas 76054
19. Traffic Light Synchronization Program City of Mineral Wells
107 p Phase II P.O. Box 3339 $ 6,500 1992
Mineral Wells, Texas Mineral Wells, Texas 76067
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107 P Phase II 50'1 Center Street $ 11,200 19~2
Brownwood, Texas Brownwood, Texas 76801
21. Dallas County Signalization Project Dallas County Public Works Department
107 P Dallas County, Texas 411 Elm Street, 4th Floor $ 233,000 1991
Dallas, Texas 75202
22. Metropolitan Area Traffic Operations Iowa Northland Regional Council of
107 P Study and Signal System Design Governments $ 170,000 1987
Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa 209 West 5th Street, Suite N
Waterloo, Iowa 50701
23. Traffic Signal Design Services IDOT Headquarters
107 P Illinois Department of Transportation 2300 South Dirksen Parkway $ 200,000 1991
IDOT Districts 4, 6, and 8 Springfield, Illinois 62764
24. Downtown Signal System Modernization City of Cleveland
107 P Cleveland, Ohio Department of Public Safety $ 94,500 1991
Division of Traffic Engineering
2001 Payne Avenue, 3rd Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
25. Traffic Signal Designs City of Farmers Branch
107 P Farmers Branch, Texas P.O. Box 819010 $ 27,101 1987
Farmers Branch, Texas 75381-9010
26. Traffic Signal Designs Texas Department of Transportation
107 P State Department District 14 7901 N. Interregional Highway $ 130,000 1986
State of Texas Austin, Texas 78761
27. Traffic Signal Design BHR
107 C Florida Department of Transportation 3708 Swann Avenue $ 50,000 1990
Fort Myers/LaBelle, Florida Tampa, Florida 33609
28. Brandon Traffic Signal Timing DS-Lea Consultants, LTD.
107 C Brandon Manitoba, Canada 11193 Lombard Avenue $ 33,300 1991
Winnipeg, Canada
29. Traffic Signal Design for Central DeLeuw Cather & Company
107 C Connector Expressway Interchange 6149 Chancellor Drive, Suite 550 $ 20,000 1990
Orlando, Florida Orlando, Florida 32809
30. Computerized Traffic Control Study City of Piano
107 C Piano, Texas P.O. Box 860358 $ 50,000 1988
Piano, Texas 75086-0358
12. Th e fo.~L.~ z~er~j~ of ~ts~ Date:
Signature//'~yped Name and Title: Kenneth R. Marshall, P.E., Principal Associate January 1992
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