Project Descriptions
I-225 FasTracks Corridor (EE / EA) – RTD-FasTracks Program
http://www.rtd-fastracks.com/i225_1Project Description:
Public Involvement Task Lead. As part of RTD’s, voter-approved $4.7 billion FasTracks program to expand rail and bus service throughout the RTD service area over the next 12 years, the I-225 Corridor project is a 10.5-mile proposed light rail line that connects the Southeast Corridor light rail station at Parker Road and I-225 and the East Corridor at Smith Road and Peoria. As a subconsultant to the Michael Baker Jr. Inc., Regnier & Associates is currently leading the public involvement and community outreach effort in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act to identify the best way to provide a high-quality, reliable, light rail transit service for the area, while not precluding a future eight lane highway widening within the CDOT right-of-way. Public outreach responsibilities included public outreach to project stakeholders, elected officials and the general public including outreach to the Hispanic/Latino and African American communities. Public meeting planning and logistics, media and government relations, coordination with associated agencies and jurisdictions, comment tracking and contact database management, project website coordination, and development of public outreach collateral.
North Metro Corridor Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) – RTD-FasTracks Program
http://www.rtd-fastracks.com/nm_2Project Description:
Public Involvement Lead. As part of RTD’s, voter-approved $4.7 billion FasTracks program to expand rail and bus service throughout the RTD service area over the next 12 years, the North Metro Corridor is a proposed 18-mile rail transit corridor that is anticipated to run from Denver Union Station to the vicinity of 162nd Avenue, passing through the cities of Denver, Commerce City, Thornton, Northglenn, and unincorporated Adams County. As a subconsultant to the URS Corporation, Regnier & Associates is currently leading the public involvement and community outreach efforts in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act to identify the best way to provide a high-quality, reliable, high-capacity fixed-guideway transit service for the area while improving travel times and enhancing access to jobs, recreation and entertainment. Public outreach responsibilities included public meeting planning and logistics, Key Stakeholder Interview coordination with associated agencies and jurisdictions, comment tracking and contact database management, project website coordination, and desktop publishing and development of public outreach collateral.
US 160 Durango Reconstruction and Resurfacing Project – CDOT Region 5, Durango, CO
http://www.dot.state.co.us/us160durango/Project Description:
This $14.5 million dollar project consists of the reconstruction of US160 between the intersection of US 160/550 and SH 3 in Durango through the Bodo Industrial Park scheduled for completion in November 2009. The work zone includes reconstruction of 3.4-miles of the existing 4-lane divided roadway, concrete resurfacing, installation of traffic signals, and replacement of the existing storm sewer system, culverts and runoff detention ponds. As a consultant to Lawson Construction, Regnier & Associate is the acting Public Information Manager responsible for public meeting planning and logistics, weekly lane closure reports, press releases and newspaper advertisements, management of an informational website, monthly newsletters, daily monitoring of the project hotline and comment tracking, database management, and liaison between CDOT Engineering and Public Information Office.
Broadway: Iowa to Wesley (Preliminary Engineering) – City and County of Denver
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Public Involvement Task Lead. A major urban arterial and transportation corridor, Broadway provides a vital connection to downtown from Englewood, Littleton and Highlands Ranch, carrying approximately 34,000 vehicles per day. Due to increased traffic and deterioration of the existing structure, Broadway no longer meets design or operational standards. Proposed improvements for the renewal of the deteriorated transportation and utility infrastructure on Broadway include the reconstruction of Broadway in new concrete pavement, widening of the existing roadway by five to six feet on either side, intersection enhancements and the installation of a raised median and turn lanes. Additionally, major drainage and storm sewer improvements including the Asbury Outfall, new traffic signals, public and private utility upgrades, sidewalk reconstruction, and improved lighting and parking are planned. As Public Involvement Lead, our responsibilities include outreach to project stakeholders, elected officials and the general public; supporting efforts to form a Local Improvement and Maintenance District, and providing strategic, outreach materials and meeting plans. We are responsible for public, one on one, and small group meeting strategies and logistics, media and government relations, associated agency and jurisdiction coordination, database management and comment tracking, and the development and distribution of outreach collateral.
I-70B West EA – CDOT Region 3 and FHWA, Grand Junction, CO. Public Involvement Specialist
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Regnier & Associates performed Public Involvement and specialized outreach to bring awareness of the environmental and design process to the residents and businesses adjacent to the I-70B West corridor in conjunction with the City of Grand Junction, CO. The overall purpose of this project was to improve traffic flow, improve safety, and provide adequate access along I-70B. An Environmental Assessment (EA) evaluated potential environmental, social and cultural impacts associated with providing traffic improvements along I-70B between 24 Road Interchange and 15th Street in Grand Junction. Public outreach addressed adverse impacts on minority or low-income populations within the community including bilingual services at public meetings, bilingual printed collateral, and a bilingual project website to convey project information, in accordance with Executive Order 12898.
Water Quality, NPDES, and MS4 Consultation Services, Statewide – CDOT Headquarters
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Future Needs of Public Sector Real Estate – FHWA – Office of Real Estate Services
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Regnier & Associates, in collaboration with H.C. Peck & Associates and the FHWA Office of Real Estate Services (HEPR), identified and surveyed selected professional Stakeholders, and conducted a focused brainstorming session to look 30 years into the future, to 2035, to identify concepts, capabilities and technologies that FHWA and other Federal agencies conducting real estate acquisition, relocation, and management activities under the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (UA), as amended. The study included an in-depth analysis of expected future operational needs of public sector real estate, specifically as they relate to transportation projects. This research set out to identify what new ideas, concepts and technologies can be utilized to meet present and future needs of public sector real estate. A graphic illustrator was used to graphically capture ideas, concepts, needs, and solutions. The findings of this study were presented at the Annual AASHTO Conference held in Baltimore, MD in May 2006.
120th Avenue Connection - Design/Build - CDOT Region 6 and City of Broomfield
Project Description:
CDOT, in partnership with the City and County of Broomfield, is extending 120th Avenue from Wadsworth Parkway, across US 36 to approximately 120th Avenue and Teller Street, including an intersection with US 287. The purpose of the 120th Avenue Connection project is to accommodate existing and forecasted east-west through-traffic, reduce out-of-direction travel, and alleviate traffic congestion. An Environmental Assessment for this project was completed in March 2005, and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was approved by the Federal Highway Administration in January 2006.
Improvements will be completed in three phases:
Phase I (Design-Build) will construct portions of 120th Avenue (0.7 mile), a bridge carrying 120th Avenue over US 36, and a bridge carrying 120th Avenue over Commerce Street.
Phase II (Design-Bid-Build) will construct improvements to 120th Avenue east of US 36, and will require significant right-of-way acquisition and relocation. The project schedule for this phase has not been finalized and is currently unfunded.
Phase III will construct the local road system off of and around the 120th Avenue improvements constructed in Phase I. A portion of Phase III work is included as Additional Requested Elements in Phase I work to maximize the "best value" of the design-build contract.
Regnier & Associates is providing accurate and timely Public Involvement/Public Information to the motoring public, residents, property and business owners, and our project partners. Our communication approach focuses on providing timely and accurate information regarding project phasing and activities to the public to motorists to make informed decisions about their travel patterns and the alternate routes available to them.
Parker Road & Quincy Avenue – CDOT Region 6 and City of Aurora
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Regnier & Associates assisted Lawson Construction in leading the Public Involvement effort to bring information and awareness to the public regarding delays during construction. The project widened southbound Parker Road and eastbound Quincy Avenue to accommodate a third left turn lane. In addition, Parker Road was reconstructed in concrete from Lehigh Avenue to East Rice Place with improvements to sidewalks, traffic signals and signing and stripping. Public outreach responsibilities included public meeting planning and logistics, monthly update mailings, hot line comment tracking, database management, and liaison between CDOT Engineering and Public Information Offices.
Hover Street & State Highway 66 Intersection Improvements - City of Longmont
Project Description:
Public Information Manager. This $1.5 million intersection reconstruction project for the City of Longmont was performed by Lawson Construction Company. The project included widening of the intersection to allow dual left turns from westbound SH 66 to southbound Hover Street; and extension of the existing eastbound acceleration lane on SH 66 between Hover and Spencer Streets. The deteriorated asphalt pavement was reconstructed with new long-lasting concrete and the project tied in to the CDOT whitetopping overlay project on SH 66 between US 36 and US 287. Project completion: December 2009.
I-70/E-470 Interchange Complex EA – CDOT Region 1, City of Aurora and E-470 Public Highway Authority
Project Description:
Public Involvement Specialist. Regnier & Associates assisted the Prime Consultant Team in leading the Public Involvement process to bring awareness to the I-70/E-470 Interchange Complex. Public outreach addressed adverse impacts on minority or low-income populations within the community including bilingual services at public meetings, bilingual printed collateral, and a bilingual project website to convey project information, in accordance with Executive Order 12898. An Environmental Assessment (EA) was prepared for the expanded I-70/E-470 Interchange Complex project following the requirements of NEPA for the City of Aurora and the E-470 Public Highway Authority (E-470 PHA) in association with the CDOT Region 1. The EA and preliminary engineering were expanded to include two new I-70 interchanges at Picadilly Road and Harvest Mile Road, as well as the possible elimination of access to I-70 at Gun Club Road. The EA evaluated potential environmental, social and cultural impacts associated with providing freeway-to-freeway direct ramps and local access ramps as part of the I-70/E-470 Interchange Complex.
SH 66 Whitetopping Overlay - CDOT Region 4
Project Description:
Public Information Manager. The eight month CDOT project was performed by Lawson Construction Company and included rotomilling and resurfacing of eight miles of SH 66. The project called for a whitetopping overlay consisting of approximately six inches of long-lasting concrete placed over of a minimum five inch rotomilled asphalt base. Project completion: December 2009.
US 287 Overlay - CDOT Region 2
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Public Information Manager. The $13.9 million, seven mile CDOT project calls for the reconstruction and overlay of US 287, from just south of Springfield, milepost 29.8, south to 22.49. The project, performed by Lawson Construction Company, includes the reconstruction of two bridge structures, critical culvert and drainage improvements, shoulder widening and the reconstruction and concrete overlay of the roadway.
US 85 Titan Pkwy to Cook Ranch Reconstruction/ Resurfacing Project - CDOT Region 1
Project Description:
Public Information Manager - The 11 month, $6.7 million project for the CDOT, is being constructed by Lawson Construction Company. The project includes widening, from two to four lanes, and reconstruction in long-lasting concrete of US 85 between Titan Parkway and Cook Ranch. This segment also includes a raised median, drainage improvement and erosion control measures. Additionally, the project calls for milling and asphalt paving on portions of US 85 from south of C-470 to north of Sedalia; between Highlands Ranch Parkway and C-470; and two segments of US 85 south of Cook Ranch.
State Road 80 Expansion
Project Description:
The project provided for the expansion of 6.5 miles of Southern Blvd. (SR80) corridor, the only east west corridor in Palm Beach County, Florida. The $78 million construction project was divided into 3 projects and began construction in January 2003 with completion in fall of 2007. The construction widened the roadway from four to six lanes, from west of Forest Hill to west of Royal Palm Blvd., and to eight lanes, from west of Royal Palm Blvd to west of Congress Avenue. The project also included new interchanges at Jog Rd. Haverhill Rd. and Military Trail and new bridges over the C-51 Canal at Haverhill Rd., Military Trail and Kirk Rd. In addition, the project installed new street lighting, new signalization and pavement marking, landscaping, irrigation and drainage.
I-95 Palm Beach International Airport Connector
Project Description:
I-95/ PBIA Connector was one of the largest infrastructure projects built in Florida. The $172.6 million, 2-mile construction project provided direct access to the Palm Beach International Airport, relieved congestion on local roadways and increased roadway capacity. The project widened I-95 to include outside auxiliary lanes from just south of Southern Boulevard to Australian Avenue, the construction of a new interchange at Belvedere Road, braided ramps to eliminate merging conflicts and 14 new bridges. The construction, performed by Modern Continental South, Inc. began July 2000, is being was completed and was completed by year-end 2004.
I-95 HOV & Expansion; Brower County Line to Martin County Line
Project Description:
Public Information Manager. The I-95 Expansion was a $500 million effort to reconstruct and widen approximately 50 miles of I-95 between Broward County and Martin County, Florida. The expansion included reconstruction and widening of numerous bridges, the construction of an additional general-use lane, a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane and 1-3 auxillary lanes throughout the Palm Beach County Corridor. The expansion was broken into 11 projects and included several design-build contracts. Work began on the first project in November 2000 and continues today. As public information manager, responsibilities included but not limited to inter-project and agency coordination, media relations, public outreach, governmental communications, PI team management, creation and development of project collateral and strategic communications outreach efforts and plans.
Halligan-Seaman Water Management Project – City of Fort Collins & City to Greeley
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