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Cambria County

LongRangeTransportationPlan

Proposal for the

December 1, 2014

Mr. Chris Allison

Cambria County Planning Commission

401 Candlelight Drive, Suite 213

Edensburg, PA 15931

Dear Chris:

McMahon Associates, Inc. (McMahon), along with our project partner Environmental Planning & Design

(EPD), is pleased to submit this proposal for development of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

for Cambria County. McMahon will lead the team as the prime consultant and provide overall project

management and transportation planning services. EPD will assist with community and land use

planning, GIS mapping, and community engagement. Our multi‐disciplinary team is excited about the

opportunity to work closely with Cambria County Planning staff and the community to develop a LRTP

that establishes a vision and guides development of the County’s transportation system to promote

sustainable growth and economic development.

Based on our understanding of the scope of work and planning context, the McMahon Team is committed

to developing a Long Range Transportation Plan that fulfills the following key project goals:

Complies with current federal and state requirements and guidelines for a regional Long Range

Transportation Plan ‐ The McMahon Team is knowledgeable of current requirements and

guidance in the development of Long Range Transportation Plans, including the MAP‐21

requirements for performance targets and PennDOT’s Publication 575 on Developing Regional Long

Range Transportation Plans. The McMahon Team also brings a broad range of professional expertise

related to planning and design for all transportation modes, land use and environmental planning,

public outreach and involvement, and transportation funding. Additionally, the McMahon Team

understands the need for the LRTP to be coordinated and consistent with other statewide, regional,

and local plans. We are well versed in planning best practices, including PennDOT’s Smart

Transportation and Linking Planning and NEPA policies.

Reflects Cambria County’s unique transportation needs and vision ‐ The McMahon Team has a

strong understanding of local and regional transportation issues. Our previous experience specifically

in Cambria County includes completing the Southern Alleghenies Greenways and Open Space

Network Plan.

Serves as a guide for transportation investments to support the region’s vision for growth and

economic development ‐ The McMahon Team’s focus is to produce a LRTP that is a living

M c M A H O N A SS O C I A TE S , I N C . 3903 Hartzdale Drive | Suite 301 | Camp Hill, PA 17011

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P R I N C I PA L S

Joseph W. McMahon, P.E. Joseph J. DeSantis, P.E., PTOE

John S. DePalma William T. Steffens

Casey A. Moore, P.E. Gary R. McNaughton, P.E., PTOE

A S S O C I AT E S

John J. Mitchell, P.E. Christopher J. Williams, P.E.

R. Trent Ebersole, P.E. Matthew M. Kozsuch. P.E.

Corporate Headquarters: Fort Washington, Pennsylvania Serving the East Coast from 13 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida

document that can be used as a resource by the Johnstown Area Transportation Study, Cambria

County, PennDOT, CamTran, municipalities, and other transportation partners to guide future

transportation investments and prioritize TIP projects. We will seek to engage a broad range of

stakeholders and community members throughout the planning process to foster community

ownership of the LRTP and create momentum for follow‐up actions. Although the LRTP will provide

a long‐range perspective, the McMahon Team will ensure that the plan has clear near‐term action

items, and can be monitored and easily updated in the future.

The McMahon Team will be led by Natasha Manbeck, P.E., AICP, Project Manager, phone (717) 975‐0295,

email address nmanbeck@mcmahonassociates.com. Natasha will serve as the single point of contact

between the McMahon Team and Cambria County. Natasha is an experienced project manager that is

knowledgeable in regional planning processes. In particular, Natasha was actively involved in the

development of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) LRTP for 2035 and 2040

and brings over eleven years of experience in coordinating transportation and land use planning.

Additionally, Natasha is skilled in facilitating stakeholder involvement and will assist with community

engagement for the plan.

Our qualifications, prior experiences, approach, detailed scope of services, and project schedule, which

follow, demonstrate the McMahon Team’s ability and commitment to successfully complete the LRTP

within the 18 month timeframe. We appreciate your consideration of our team for this project. If you

have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me or Natasha at

(717) 975‐0295.

Sincerely,

Casey A. Moore, P.E.

Vice President & Regional Manager – Mid‐Atlantic

Mr. Chris Allison

December 1, 2014

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A. Summary ……………………………………………………………………………….….1

B. Firm Qualifications ………………………………………………………….……….…...2

McMahon Associates, Inc.

Environmental Planning & Design

C. Relevant Experience ……………………………………………………………………...4

D. Key Staff ………………………………………………………………..………………….9

E. Project Approach………………………. ………………………………………………..13

F. Scope of Work …………………………………………………………………………...19

F. Scope of Work—Options……………………………………………………………….26

G. Schedule …………………………………………………………………………..….…..29

I. Cost Proposal ………………………………………………………………………...…..30

J. Past Performance and Future Capacity…………………………………………….....31

Appendix A—Additional Project Profiles

Appendix B—Resumes of Key Staff

Table of Contents

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Summary

Our Team McMahon Associates, Inc. and Environmental Planning & Design welcome the opportunity to work with

project partners during an eighteen‐month planning process to successfully develop a Long Range

Transportation Plan (LRTP) for Cambria County. McMahon and EPD have partnered on numerous

transportation planning projects and offer the following qualifications, which are further described in our

proposal:

Multi‐disciplinary team of professional planners, transportation engineers, landscape architects, and

GIS and community involvement specialists with a solid understanding of multi‐modal transportation

planning

Experience on similar projects that involve the integration of transportation, land use, and economic

development recommendations

Experience collaborating with key project partners, including PennDOT, municipalities, transit

agencies, and railroad and airport operators

Knowledge of current federal and state requirements and guidelines for a regional Long Range

Transportation Plan

Technical proficiency and capacity with a successful track record of award winning transportation

planning projects

Reputation for providing responsive solutions and completing projects on‐time, within budget, and

with high quality deliverables

Our Approach McMahon Team’s unique approach for this project includes:

Serve as an extension of Cambria County Planning Commission staff

Facilitate inclusive stakeholder and public involvement

Utilize previous plans and available resources

Develop a GIS‐based inventory and assessment that is comprehensive of all modes and integrates

transportation and land use

Build consensus on a long‐term vision and goals through stakeholder and public involvement

Identify innovative strategies and best practices to more efficiently plan and fund major

transportation improvements in the region

Establish a list of feasible transportation improvements that will help achieve the region’s vision and

are ranked based on criteria that reflect local priorities

Develop an easy to read, customized, and implementable plan with performance measures to track

progress

Our Passion In addition to our technical expertise, the McMahon Team is passionate about transportation and

community planning. We will bring our energy and excitement for our profession to the LRTP project.

We understand how an LRTP can be used to shape the investment of transportation resources to benefit

our communities and future generations.

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Firm Qualifications

FIRM OVERVIEW

McMahon is a 125‐person firm with thirteen regional offices along the east coast and professional

expertise for this project based in our Allegheny, Cumberland, and Chester County offices. McMahon

specializes exclusively in transportation planning and design, and has documented success in helping our

clients develop and implement a variety of transportation projects since 1976. Our experience includes

working closely with PennDOT, MPOs/RPOs, counties, municipalities, institutions, permitting agencies,

and private developers on a broad range of transportation planning, traffic engineering, and design

projects. McMahon has the talent, ability, and expertise to address any transportation assignment from

planning to design and construction. Our team is committed to providing sustainable transportation

solutions that are cost‐effective, environmentally sensitive, and supportive of healthy and vibrant

communities. McMahon has delivered results that resolve our clientsʹ transportation needs for today,

tomorrow, and years to come.

McMahon has extensive experience with projects similar to the Cambria County LRTP that require

integration of multi‐modal transportation, land use, and economic development planning. McMahon

also has experience engaging the community to develop a vision for transportation improvements and

translating that vision into an implementation strategy. Most importantly, McMahon offers in‐depth

knowledge of federal and state planning requirements, funding sources, and best practices for

multimodal transportation improvements. McMahon has led transportation improvement projects from

inception to construction and offers a unique capability to prepare a LRTP that reflects the community’s

vision, yet is focused on implementation.

The relevant services we provide include, but are not limited to, the following:

Comprehensive data collection programs and transportation surveys, as well as transportation

network forecasts and modeling.

Transportation planning studies ranging from corridor‐, neighbor‐ and city‐wide to regional studies,

including improvements feasibility studies, transportation alternatives analysis, interchange

justification studies, traffic/bicycle/pedestrian studies, transportation master plan development, and

comprehensive transportation modeling.

Traffic impact and parking studies for all types of developments, including recreational, institutional,

residential, office, commercial, and mixed‐use developments.

Traffic operations analysis, including traffic signal system analysis and optimization; pavement

markings, signing, and maintenance of traffic plans; and parking and accident analysis.

Transportation engineering design services, including highway access and traffic signal permits;

conceptual, preliminary, and final roadway designs; pedestrian and bicycle design; streetscape and

enhancement design; traffic calming; context sensitive design; traffic signal design; development

driveway access, circulation; parking layout design, and construction documents.

Public involvement and consensus building as well as agency (state DOT, regional planning

commission, municipality), community, and private sector coordination/collaboration.

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FIRM OVERVIEW

Provide unrivaled service –Client-centered focus –Direct principal involvement –On time, under budget Develop sustainable, timeless design –Unmatchable creativity –Enduring quality –Resolute resource sensitivity Encourage staff development –Right people, right passion –Highly accountable team –Innovative, imaginative expert

Environmental Planning & Design (EPD), formerly Simonds and Simonds, was established in 1939 to provide public and private clients landscape architectural, urban design and community planning services. Our 75 years of experience has allowed us to develop a nationally acclaimed practice and an enduring legacy. The present organization includes Andrew JG Schwartz, Susan M. Simmers and Jack R. Scholl as Principals.

Expertise EPD holds registrations and certifications in the fields of Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Community Planning. The firm’s diversity allows us to deal with a multitude of issues, ranging in scale and complexity. Our professional expertise permits us to focus our abilities on specific planning and design activities as well as sustainability approaches.

Philosophy

As the basis of our project philosophy, we utilize an iterative design process to blend our skills in stewardship, analysis, and conceptualization. We continuously evaluate a project’s strategic implications and refine its attributes to optimize the design solution. Through this iterative process, we are able to fuse the principles of sustainable planning and green design with the reality of economic needs, design practicality and community values. The appropriate level of client and/or public involvement in the planning and design process is imperative for success. Our firm has developed and extensively used participation techniques to establish “consensus” in our projects. The integration of these approaches provides the foundation for creating timeless planning and design solutions and successful project implementation. We have become renowned in the planning and design community for creativity, functionality, practicality, sustainability and quality.

Firm Qualifications

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McMahon Associates (McMahon), in partnership with Environmental Planning & Design (EPD), is

pleased to submit this proposal to work with Cambria County to develop a Long Range Transportation

Plan (LRTP) that will serve as a blueprint for implementation of the Countyʹs vision to promote growth

and economic development. McMahon and EPD have successfully worked together on various planning

projects. Our close and successful working relationship in developing community and transportation

plans will allow us to deliver a high quality product to Cambria County within budget and on time.

Experience working with MPOs and counties on regional plans and studies The McMahon Team has successfully completed similar regional transportation planning projects for

other Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and counties. McMahon has completed the

transportation elements of ten comprehensive plans for Pennsylvania municipalities within the last ten

years, including the award winning Char‐West Comprehensive Plan, Union County Comprehensive Plan,

Central Carbon County Comprehensive Plan. With similarities to the scope of work to the LRTP, our

involvement with comprehensive plans has included data collection and analysis, inventorying existing

conditions, developing a vision and goals, and presenting priority projects and other next steps.

Additionally, our work on comprehensive plans addresses all transportation modes, including public

transit, rail, as well as bicycle and pedestrian facilities. EPD also has extensive experience with regional

and county‐wide planning projects, including the Southern Alleghenies Greenways Plan, Indiana County

Comprehensive Plan, and Franklin County Comprehensive Plan, which was coordinated with the

County’s LRTP update.

In addition to our team’s regional and county planning experience, the McMahon Team has worked

closely with County and MPO staff. For example, McMahon completed the Route 100 Tri‐County

Transportation Study for the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC). This project was

part of DVRPC’s Work Program and DVRPC staff were responsible for providing transportation planning

services to assist with the project. The project area included six municipalities, three counties, and two

PennDOT Districts in the Pottstown region. Given the number of stakeholders, McMahon coordinated a

study advisory committee and also presented to the Pottstown Metropolitan Regional Planning

Committee (PMRPC). Similar staff and stakeholder involvement from Cambria County/Johnstown MPO

is a key element of McMahon’s approach for the LRTP update.

Highlighted below are the four McMahon and EPD projects that are most comparable to the Cambria

County LRTP. These projects, as well as the additional projects highlighted in Appendix A, demonstrate

our team’s ability to work with staff and officials and facilitate a community driven LRTP planning

process for Cambria County.

Relevant Experience

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PRIME CONSULTANT Environmental Planning & Design SUB-CONSULTANTS McMahon Associates, Inc. Delta Development Group, Inc. Beynon and Company, Inc. Lennon, Smith, Souleret Engineering, Inc. CLIENT McKees Rocks Borough, Neville Township, Stowe Township CLIENT CONTACT Mr. Taris Vrcek, Executive Director McKees Rocks Community Development Corporation 531 Chartiers Avenue McKees Rocks, PA 15136 (412) 331-9900 SERVICES Community Planning and Zoning GIS Mapping Transportation Planning Park Master Planning Public Engagement PURPOSE To improve the economic vitality of the communities by strengthening business opportunities and elevating housing values AWARDS 2012 Governor’s Award for Local Government

Excellence 2012 APA-PA Daniel Burnham Award FEE Total: $90,000 KEY STAFF AJ Schwartz, EPD—Principal in Charge Carolyn Yagle, EPD—Project Coordinator Jodie Evans, McMahon—Project Manager Nicole Kline, McMahon—Project Engineer Brian Baier, McMahon—Project Engineer

The EPD Planning Team, which included McMahon, prepared a

Multi‐Municipal Comprehensive Plan for McKees Rocks

Borough, Neville Township, and Stowe Township. These

communities have been seriously affected by a declining

population, a reduction in industrial presence in the region and

decades of disinvestment in communities.

Public events throughout the project were designed to optimize

the ways in which the public could interact with the planning

team, the project Steering Committee, and with one another. The

Plan addressed issues such as economic revitalization, open

space planning, character enhancements, transportation, and

analysis of how the communities can share resources and join

together for current and future endeavors. Ultimately, the Plan

provides a framework to revitalize commercial districts via

enhanced housing opportunities for a younger generation of

Pittsburghers, an improved quality of life for residents within

these communities, a stronger tax base and commensurate

increase in economic development. Following the completion of

the Plan the committees moved forward with the amendment of

a selection of zoning issues and the development of a streetscape

plan for McKees Rocks that marks the commercial district.

Currently, the Plan is helping the communities stimulate private

sector investment to spur new development that respects the

historic character of the municipalities and their abundance of

natural resources. The three communities are exploring and

implementing realistic steps and opportunities for community

revitalization.

http://planningpa.org/wp‐content/uploads/4.‐CHAR‐

WEST_COMPREHENSIVE‐PLAN.pdf

Char-West Comprehensive Plan Borough of McKees Rocks, Neville Township and Stowe Township Allegheny County, PA

Relevant Experience

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PRIME CONSULTANT Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC (WRT) SUB-CONSULTANTS McMahon Associates, Inc. S. Huffman Associates American Farmland Trust ETC Institute CLIENT Union County Planning Commission CLIENT CONTACT Shawn McLaughlin, AICP Union County Planning Director (570) 524‐3840 smclaughlin@unionco.org SERVICES Evaluation of existing traffic and roadway conditions Existing and future traffic operations analyses Identification of transportation strategies,

partnerships and potential funding PURPOSE To develop a guide for managing future growth, promoting sustainable economic development, and preserving the rural landscape and way of life. FEE McMahon: $33,000 AWARDS 2010 APA-PA Daniel Burnham Award KEY STAFF Chris Williams, McMahon– Associate in Charge Nicole Kline, McMahon– Project Manager

Union County Comprehensive Plan Union County, PA

McMahon led completion of the transportation component of

the award‐winning Union County Comprehensive Plan,

including both a countywide and three multi‐municipal

comprehensive plans simultaneously based on the

sustainability key of Multi‐Modal Transportation Choices.

The plan included an evaluation of the existing road system,

existing and future traffic operations, multi‐modal

transportation options including public transit, rail,

pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and consideration for the

transportation needs of the significant Mennonite population

within the County. McMahon also compiled parking

inventory data for the downtown areas, and provided a

qualitative evaluation of the parking needs, with a focus on

parking demand and signage. McMahon developed a set of

transportation strategies, as well as an implementation plan,

identifying the necessary partnerships, next steps, and

potential funding sources. The Union County Board of

Commissioners unanimously adopted this plan after two

years of extensive and meaningful community involvement.

The plan is featured as an example of best practices in

PennDOT’s Publication 688, Integrating Transportation and

Land Use in Comprehensive Plans.

http://www.cultivatingcommunity.net

Relevant Experience

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PRIME CONSULTANT Stell Environmental SUB-CONSULTANTS McMahon Associates, Inc. CLIENT Central Planning Area (East Penn Township, Franklin Township, Mahoning Township, Lehighton Borough, and Weissport Borough), Carbon County, PA CLIENT CONTACT Rod Green Franklin Township Supervisor (610) 377-1681 SERVICES Data collection Evaluation of existing traffic and roadway

conditions Existing and future traffic operations analyses Identification of transportation strategies,

partnerships and potential funding Coordination with the Multi‐Municipal Planning

Advisory Team PURPOSE Manage development so as to protect and improve the community character; preserve the natural environment and farmland; improve mobility; provide adequate municipal services and public facilities efficiently and cost effectively; and improve the economic and social well-being of the community. FEE McMahon: $40,000 AWARDS 2012 Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for Local

Government Excellence KEY STAFF Chris Williams, McMahon– Associate in Charge Nicole Kline, McMahon– Project Manager

Central Carbon County Comprehensive Plan and Regional Transportation Plan Central Planning Area (East Penn Township, Franklin Township, Mahoning Township, Lehighton Borough, and Weissport Borough) Carbon County, PA

McMahon led the completion of the transportation component of

the award‐winning Central Carbon County Comprehensive Plan.

Through stakeholder surveys, transportation was identified as

one of the highest priorities. Additional funds were provided

through NEPA to expand the transportation component of the

comprehensive plan due to the importance of this plan element to

the region. The Regional Transportation Plan includes an

evaluation of the existing road system, existing and future traffic

operations, and multi‐modal transportation options including

public transit, rail, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, as well as

access management recommendations, roadway and intersection

improvements, and transportation improvement funding

opportunities. The plan also includes a set of transportation

strategies, as well as an implementation plan, identifying the

necessary partnerships, next steps, and potential funding sources.

http://www.lehightonborough.com/documents/

CCCTransportationPlan.pdf

Relevant Experience

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PRIME CONSULTANT Environmental Planning & Design SUB-CONSULTANTS PEC Trans Associates CLIENT Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission SERVICES Pedestrian Planning Bicycle Planning Greenway Planning PURPOSE To prepare 5 individual and regional-scale greenways plan FEE Total: $184,366 KEY STAFF AJ Schwartz, EPD Carolyn Yagle, EPD

Southern Alleghenies Greenways Plan Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission South Central Pennsylvania

Environmental Planning & Design, LLC (EPD) was

commissioned by the Southern Alleghenies Planning and

Development Commission (SAP&DC) to prepare individual

Greenways Plans for five counties in south central Pennsylvania

and a regional plan for the five counties and Blair County (who

prepared their own county‐wide plan). Leading the team,

which includes the Pennsylvania Environmental Council

(greenways management and acquisition experts) and Trans

Associates (transportation engineers), EPD worked with a

greenways committee composed of County Planning Directors,

DCNR officials and representatives of SAP&DC. In addition,

several public sessions were conducted to guide the

development of the Plans.

Initial work tasks included compiling existing GIS and

demographic data for each county to create a series of maps

depicting the regionʹs ʺgreenʺ and ʺgrayʺ infrastructure. EPD is

worked simultaneously at county and regional scales, constantly

revising each to reflect the other. The primary focus of the Plan

is the development of an integrated open space network to

encourage economic growth, protect critical natural resources

and provide public access.

As part of the projectʹs overall action plan, EPD defined costs

and/or resources required for economic development

opportunities, environmental preservation, implementation and

the determination of potential funding sources.

http://www.sapdc.org/gov‐non‐profit/planning‐funding‐sources

‐greenways

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McMahon has organized a multi‐disciplinary team with both knowledge and experience in existing

condition analysis, visioning and goal setting, financial strategies and analysis, regional planning

processes, and community engagement. Our team includes three certified planners, eight licensed

professional engineers, three professional transportation operations engineers, and three registered

landscape architects. The McMahon Team members have been integrally involved in the full life cycle of

transportation projects, including planning, feasibility, funding, design, construction, and maintenance.

We will draw on our previous experiences on similar or related projects to ensure that the LRTP reflects

the County’s vision and will serve as a guide for transportation policies and investments in Cambria

County. Our team’s professional planners and engineers are passionate about transportation projects

because we understand the value to our transportation system, our communities, and future generations.

The role and summaries of qualifications for the project manager and other key team members are

described below, highlighting the breadth and depth of our team’s professional qualifications and

experience. Additionally, full resumes for key staff are included in Appendix B.

Natasha will serve as the Project Manager and will lead community engagement and the financial

analysis for the project. Natasha brings over 11 years of experience in transportation planning and

engineering, which includes extensive experience facilitating stakeholder and public outreach for a broad

range of transportation plans and projects. Natasha is available to be the County’s key point of contact

for the project and can devote over 15% of her time available over the 18 month period for the project.

Natasha previously served as the Director of Transportation Services for the Chester County Planning

Commission. In that role, Natasha was an active member of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning

Commission’s (DVRPC) Regional Technical Committee, Long Range Plan Committee, and CMP Advisory

Committee. Natasha brings expertise and familiarity with regional planning processes and requirements,

including FHWA’s guidance on the Congestion Management Process (CMP) and PennDOT’s Linking

Planning and NEPA (LPN) forms. While serving the Chester County Planning Commission, Natasha was

responsible for managing several planning grant projects included in DVRPC’s Work Program and is

familiar with the PennDOT requirements associated with Unified Planning Work Program projects.

Additionally, she was an author for the transportation element of Landscapes2, Chester County’s

Comprehensive Plan, and several other municipal Comprehensive Plan transportation elements.

Natasha is active with the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) and also

serves as an alternate for the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce representative on the Susquehanna

Regional Transportation Partnership, Inc. Board of Directors.

Key Staff

Natasha G. Manbeck, P.E., AICP

Project Manager

Education Master of City Planning, University of California, Berkeley, 2004 Master of Science, Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2004 Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002

Registrations Affiliations Professional Engineer in PA Institute of Transportation Engineers, Member American Institute of Certified Planners American Planning Association, Member

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Nicole Kline, P.E., PTOE, Deputy Project Manager Nicole will serve as the Deputy Project Manager to assist with overall project management, traffic

engineering, and community engagement. Nicole brings over 12 years of transportation engineering and

planning experience on both public and private sector projects. Nicole will also interact regularly with

Cambria County staff and project partners and can devote over 5% of her time over the 18 month

planning period. Her relevant experience includes serving as the Project Manager for the Central Carbon

County Comprehensive and Regional Transportation Plan and the Union County Comprehensive Plan.

Additionally, Nicole offers expertise in roundabout planning and design, which was part of McMahon’s

role in the Char‐West Comprehensive Plan. Nicole is personally familiar with Cambria County from time

spent living in western Pennsylvania.

Jodie Evans, PE, PTOE, Traffic Engineering Lead Jodie will serve as the traffic engineering lead, with a focus on analysis of trends and solutions related to

traffic operations and safety. Jodie draws on over 15 years of traffic engineering experience. Jodie has

worked on numerous municipal transportation studies, such as Transportation Components of

Comprehensive Plans, Roadway Sufficiency Analyses and Capital Improvement Plans associated with

Act 209 studies, Speed Limit Studies, Road Safety Audits and a Transportation Development District

study. Jodie has experience with both traffic operations and roadway design, which she has applied to

both preparing and reviewing studies and design plans for both public and private sector clients. She

currently serves five municipalities as the Township Traffic Engineer and was the lead reviewer for over

seven years as a consultant to PennDOT District 8‐0, where she reviewed hundreds of traffic impact

studies and highway occupancy permit design plans.

John Yurick, PE, PTOE, PTP, Bicycle and Pedestrian Lead John will lead the bicycle and pedestrian planning components of the plan, in coordination with EPD

staff, and will also assist with community engagement. John has 17 years of experience in transportation

engineering and planning, and has completed numerous transportation feasibility studies, traffic impact

studies, traffic signal operation analyses and various other traffic studies. He currently assists numerous

local area municipalities providing traffic engineering and transportation planning services. John

routinely collaborates with project advisory committees and stakeholder groups in the completion of

studies to ensure the successful project outcomes. John recently served as project manager for two multi‐

modal plans, including the West Vincent Multi‐Modal Study and the Paoli Roadway Improvements

Feasibility Study.

James (Jamie) J. Kouch, PE, Highway and Design Lead Jamie will serve as the highway and design engineer lead with responsibility for evaluating the feasibility

of priority projects and developing cost estimates. Jamie has extensive experience in all aspects of

transportation engineering projects, including state highway design, intersection design, sidewalk/

pedestrian facility improvements, multi‐use trails, and streetscape design. Additionally, his experience

includes public involvement, facilitating steering committee project meetings, and conceptual design for

feasibility studies and master plans. Jamie also has an extensive background with environmental

permitting, right‐of‐way acquisition, utility relocation coordination, preparation of project schedules and

cost estimates, preparation of Plans, Estimates, and Specifications (PS&E) packages.

Key Staff

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Joanne Haracz, PE, Intermodal Lead Joanne will serve as the Intermodal Lead and be responsible for incorporating policies and priority

projects associated with the air transportation, public transit, and goods movement. In particular, she will

assist with integrating with the Johnstown‐Cambria County Airport and other air transportation facilities,

CamTran and Amtrak services, as well as Norfolk Southern, shortline railroads, and trucking or

intermodal facilities into the LRTP. Joanne is also a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) expert

and will be assist with environmental mitigation concerns, including incorporation of Linking Planning

and NEPA principles into the plan. She brings over 30 years of experience in transportation planning,

specializing in transit and intermodal planning, as well as environmental clearances. Joanne has national

experience, particularly in the Northeast Corridor and Boston metropolitan area, and can offer lessons

learned and a fresh perspective.

Christopher Seaman, Bridge and Structures Lead Chris will serve as the Bridge and Structures Lead and assist with policies and priority bridge projects.

Chris has over 15 years of experience designing bridges, retaining walls, sound walls, and other

transportation structures, including bus stop shelters and sign structures. Chris has also performed

inspections and evaluations of existing bridge structures to identify potential repairs. Chris has

experience with both County and municipal bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, including

retro‐reimbursement projects. Chris offers specific expertise on planning and policies for the over 80

locally owned bridges in Cambria County.

Matthew Kozsuch, PE, Signals and ITS Lead Matt will serve as the Signals and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Resource Lead and assist with

identifying policies and priorities associated with over 100 traffic signals in Cambria County. Matt brings

over 18 years of experience with traffic signal and ITS projects. In particular, Matt is the Project Manager

for the PennDOT District 6‐0 Traffic Signal and Safety Services Contract and the City of Philadelphia’s

Traffic Signal Retiming Initiative. Additionally, Matt will be leading McMahon’s team for on‐call traffic

operations and ITS services for the City of Philadelphia. His experience also includes extensive work as a

municipal traffic engineer ,whereby he manages the review of traffic signal operations as well as

intersection compliance with PennDOT traffic signal permits. Matt is also knowledgeable of state funding

programs for traffic signals, including Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) and Green Light Go

grants.

Christopher Williams, PE, Associate‐in‐Charge and QA/QC Officer Chris will serve as QA/QC officer and project advisor. Chris will review draft deliverables for quality

assurance and provide input regarding the LRTP performance measures and other key recommendations.

Chris manages McMahon’s Chester County Office, and has over has 20 years of transportation

engineering and planning experience ranging from conducting area wide transportation and corridor

studies to preparing traffic impact studies. He has provided engineering and planning services for

municipalities, states, and other agencies regarding present and future traffic patterns, congestion

management strategies and applications, corridor development improvements, improvement designs

based on study area needs, and regional highway network modeling. Chris is also chair of the Board of

Directors of the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC).

Key Staff

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Andrew (AJ) JG Schwartz, AICP CUD, RLA, LEED AP, Community Engagement

and Sustainable Planning Advisor AJ will serve as a senior project advisor for Community Engagement and Sustainable Planning and will

guide public outreach, community planning, and GIS inventory analysis. AJ will assist with

incorporating sustainable planning principles into the LRTP. AJ has over 25 years of experience with

preparing comprehensive plans, regional resource/conservation efforts, corridor initiatives, economic

feasibility studies as well as related land development initiatives. His planning work at both the local and

regional level highlights his ability to bring stakeholders and community members together. In

particular, AJ specializes in facilitating community and region‐wide charrettes and multi‐day project

workshops and understands that civic input is essential to formulating implementation strategies that

benefit both public and private sectors.

Carolyn E. Yagle, AICP, RLA, Community Planning and Economic Development

Lead Carolyn will lead the community planning and focus on developing economic development supportive

policies for the LRTP. Carolyn will also assist with community engagement and development of the

implementation plan. Carolyn Yagle brings more than 16 years experience in recognizing the

relationships of land use regulations, community planning, development, economics, infrastructure

assessments and civic amenity design. As a trained landscape architect and community planner, Carolyn

will also assist with environmental planning and design related issues.

John Douglass, GIS Lead John, working closely with Cambria County staff, will be responsible for GIS inventory and analysis.

John has over 20 years of experience with GIS mapping and analysis for corridor studies, comprehensive

plans, greenway plans, master site plans, and natural infrastructure plans. Projects include municipal,

county and regional using Microstation, GeoPak, ArcMap, ArcView, ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst, and other

GIS/CADD packages.

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The McMahon Team understands that Cambria County is seeking a consultant to provide technical

assistance and work closely with the Cambria County Planning Commission staff and provide a fresh

perspective to update the LRTP. The key elements of our approach that are highlighted below present

our understanding of Cambria County’s unique needs and our desire to facilitate an efficient, effective,

and meaningful planning process for the LRTP update. Additionally, these elements are reflected in our

detailed scope of work for the project, which follows.

Serve as an extension of Cambria County Planning Commission staff

The McMahon Team proposes to work closely with Cambria County Planning Commission staff to

complete the LRTP. We understand that staff time and resources are limited, but Cambria County is

committed to being integrally involved in the project. We envision regular conference calls or meetings

with staff to review the project status, draft deliverables, and upcoming activities. We also have identified

activities that utilize the skills and expertise of County staff to complement our efforts. Staff can assist

with the inventory of existing conditions by providing local knowledge of the transportation system and

land development activities. Also, staff will assist with compiling data from PennDOT and County

resources, particularly GIS data. Additionally, staff will take a lead role in stakeholder outreach and

public involvement. We believe the involvement of Cambria County staff throughout the planning

process will enhance the LRTP report and implementation.

Facilitate inclusive stakeholder and public involvement

The McMahon Team believes one of the keys to success for

the LRTP is utilizing input from project partners,

stakeholders, and community members. We know that the

County, PennDOT, municipalities, planning commissions,

other regional stakeholders, and members of the public

have a shared interest in advancing transportation

improvements. The McMahon Team can guide and direct

planning processes to provide numerous opportunities for

stakeholder and public input. Any public involvement

strategies would include an open process that is consistent

with applicable federal and state guidelines and

requirements and Cambria County’s Public Participation

Plan. Additionally, the McMahon Team would assist

Cambria County in presenting information to the public in

non‐technical language that is easily understood and helps

clarify the complexities of PennDOT’s TIP planning and

funding process. Key aspects of our experience related to

public involvement and outreach include:

Collaborate with a steering committee at key milestones. Examples of our success in leading project

steering committees include Central Carbon County Comprehensive Plan, Union County

Comprehensive Plan, and Tri‐County Transportation Study: A Vision for PA Route 100.

Engage all people in the transportation planning process, including users of all modes and

disadvantaged populations. For example, due to our comprehensive outreach efforts on the Paoli

Project Approach

McMahon facilitated three community workshops averaging over 200 attendees at each meeting for the Paoli Roadway Improvement Feasibility Study

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Project Approach

Road Improvement Feasibility Study, over 1,000 people participated in ten stakeholder meetings and

three community workshops, while the project website (www.paolionthemove.org) received more than

4,150 unique visitors. Participants at community workshops and stakeholder meetings included

residents of a low‐income/minority neighborhood and elderly/disabled community members. Also, the

McMahon Team coordinated a multi‐disciplinary team to conduct a road safety audit and received

over 500 responses to a community survey.

Utilize a variety of methods and outlets to share information, educate the public, and provide

opportunities for input. Our scope of work includes several community workshops to educate the

public on the LRTP planning process and offer input on goals and priorities. However, we also

understand some of the limitations to traditional public forums and the opportunity available through

new online platforms. For example, those with little involvement in municipal activities often are

unaware of public meetings. Seniors, those who don’t drive or the house‐bound, while needing critical

transportation services, are often excluded from participating simply because of their limited mobility.

And those raising young families and working full‐time jobs, rarely have the time to dedicate to long

evenings at town hall. New web‐based platforms can allow much broader participation in public

discussions; can provide opportunities for the planners to create a base of information that users will

find useful and allows the community to build upon new ideas and suggestions.

The McMahon Team has experience developing project websites, social‐media sites, online surveys,

and printed outreach materials. The goal of all activities is to engage a broad cross‐section of the

community, clearly identify the goals of the interchange, and guide participants through a process that

allows everyone to feel that they have been heard and understood. Online options do not replace

traditional public meetings, but rather complement and provide an alternative way to engage members

of the community. The McMahon Team offers two options for an online community engagement

forum for the LRTP and both options are further described on page 26.

Utilize previous plans and available resources

One of our recommended first steps is to review relevant planning documents, including federal planning

principles and performance measures, PA On Track (currently released as a draft) and other statewide

plans, Cambria County’s Comprehensive Plan and current LRTP, and other local planning documents.

Extracting common themes, as well as issues unique or more critical to Cambria County, will help to

establish consistency between the LRTP and other plans. The McMahon Team will utilize and update, as

necessary, the existing conditions inventory, demographic data, and other relevant elements of Cambria

County’s Comprehensive Plan and the current LRTP. Also, in review of previous plans, the McMahon

Team will identify issues that were possibly beyond the scope of previous planning efforts or new policies

and best practices. Using previous plans and readily available data will help to reduce time, effort, and

costs, particularly associated with data collection and the existing conditions analysis phase.

Develop a GIS‐based inventory and assessment that is comprehensive of all modes and integrates

transportation and land use

The existing conditions inventory and future needs assessment will serve as the foundation for

developing the vision and establishing priorities of the LRTP. Similar to our experience on the Central

Carbon County Comprehensive Plan and The Power of 32+ Trail Master Plan, the McMahon Team will

work closely with Cambria County staff on compiling and analyzing all relevant GIS data. The McMahon

Team is very familiar with readily available data from statewide resources, such as PennDOT and the

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Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access, and we have

experience synthesizing local data, such as County and

municipal planning documents and GIS layers. Our

team’s expertise with GIS‐based inventories and

assessments goes well beyond production of easy to read

maps, including experience with geographic analysis of

Census and American Community Survey data,

development of custom GIS applications, and sharing GIS

data through web‐based mapping systems. Our

knowledge and experience working in Cambria County

will also enable us to verify data with real world

experiences, such as potential congested corridors and

high crash locations.

The McMahon Team will use the comprehensive

inventory of transportation facilities and services, with relevant land use and environmental resource

data, to assess the current condition of the transportation system, including key regional issues and

transportation needs with a focus on areas of federal and state planning principles, such as system

preservation and safety.

Build consensus on a long‐term vision and goals through stakeholder and public involvement

Listening is a key step to building consensus on the 25 year vision and associated goals and objectives.

The existing conditions and future needs assessment, will serve as the foundation for discussions with

stakeholders and the public about the vision for the region. Since the transportation system is so closely

related to land use, development patterns, economic vitality, open space, and overall quality of life, the

vision and goals in the LRTP should reflect these integrated and interwoven issues. Also, the LRTP vision

should not be based on the ideas of a single individual, small group, or consultant team, but rather, must

be developed collaboratively with the community.

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EPD developed a customized GIS mapping tool on GoToTrails.com for The Power of 32+ Trail Master Plan

Examples of McMahon’s leadership on a projects driven by stakeholder input - Overbrook Farms Neighborhood Transportation Study - Central Carbon County Comprehensive Plan - PA Route 100 / Tri-County Transportation Study - Paoli Road Improvement Feasibility Study - Dallas Five-Leg Intersection Improvement Project - West Vincent Township Multi-Modal Study

The Overbrook Farms Neighborhood Transportation Study is an excellent example of McMahon’s approach to facilitate stakeholder input. McMahon focused on providing technical support to evaluate the community’s ideas. McMahon coordinated several Study Working Committee meetings, a walking tour, and a community charrette. McMahon assisted in identifying practical solutions that balanced the needs of all users. The stakeholders were involved from the beginning and at every major milestone to create recommendations that were consistent with a shared vision for their community.

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The McMahon Team recommends forming a LRTP Steering Committee to help shape the vision and goals

by providing initial direction and reviewing specific plan language. Through our work on multi‐

municipal and county comprehensive plans, the McMahon Team has experience with synthesizing broad

comments to formulate vision and goal statements that are realistic, achievable, and based on public

input. Although our project team has extensive experience on transportation planning projects, we will

not bring preconceived ideas for the vision, goals, and transportation solutions. Rather, our professional

planners and engineers will facilitate a community dialogue to reach consensus on the future vision for

Cambria County.

Identify innovative strategies and best practices to more efficiently plan and fund major transportation

improvements in the region

A unique quality to the McMahon Team is our experience with the full life cycle of transportation

projects, including planning, funding, design, construction and maintenance. In particular, we are very

familiar with PennDOT’s project development process and understand what it takes to deliver a project

from an idea to construction. As a result of our experiences and perspective, we are well positioned to

identify opportunities to improve coordination between the LRTP, TIP, and design phases. As an

example, McMahon has designed municipal bridge projects with federal and state funds from a TIP line

item for local bridge projects. We understand how establishing a regional vision and goals can translate to

TIP projects, and to the funding and implementation of critical projects.

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Transforming Plans into Reality McMahon has a thorough understanding of various federal, state, and local transportation funding programs. We are experienced with developing funding strategies and preparing grant applications for a broad range of transportation projects, including intersection improvements, traffic signals, bridges, transit expansions, streetscapes enhancements, trails, and safety or traffic calming projects. Recent successful grants that have been awarded to McMahon’s municipal clients in Pennsylvania include:

$3.6 million in Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) grants since 2010

$2.2 million in PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) grants in 2014

$2.6 million in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grants in 2014

Below are two specific projects that highlight how McMahon has assisted with transforming plans into reality.

Paoli Roadway Improvements Feasibility Study Tredyffrin Township

McMahon completed a comprehensive feasibility study of improvements to accommodate existing transportation needs as well as support the future SEPTA Intermodal Transportation Center and a proposed station area private development. Tredyffrin Township was awarded $1.1 million in federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds for construction of a multi-use trail and enhanced pedestrian crossings identified in the Study.

Village Transportation Plan Upper Uwchlan Township

McMahon completed a multimodal transportation plan and conceptual design of improvement to connect the bicycle and pedestrian network, provide a consistent streetscape, and support businesses and economic development in the Village of Eagle. Upper Uwchlan Township was awarded $560,000 in federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds for construction of three priority sidewalk and trail connections identified in the Plan.

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Establish a list of feasible transportation improvements that will help achieve the region’s vision and

are ranked based on criteria that reflect local priorities

Having a comprehensive list of priority projects to guide the development of future TIPs is one of the key

outcomes for the LRTP. The priority project ranking process will involve selecting measurable evaluation

criteria, using the Linking Planning and NEPA (LPN) Forms to gather information related to

transportation projects, and using the Decision Lens software to weight evaluation criteria and score

projects, providing the NPRTPO Committee with data to compare projects and make informed decisions

about regional priorities and investments.

The McMahon Team has identified a broad range of evaluation criteria for similar projects and provided

evaluation matrices to assist decision makers with the prioritization of projects or selection of alternatives.

For example, as part of the Tri‐County Transportation Study, McMahon tailored evaluation criteria

specifically for the PA 100 corridor to examine transportation, land use, and environmental impacts

associated with various improvement options.

For the PA Route 100/Tri-County Transportation Study, McMahon worked with the project steering committee to develop evaluation criteria and a prioritized action plan.

The evaluation criteria included both qualitative and quantitative measures for various improvement alternatives. The evaluation criteria were used to identify preferred improvement options to be included in the action plan. In addition to capital improvements, the action plan also included organizational, regulatory, and financial recommendations. Specific details were provided regarding next steps, responsible entities, priority level, and timeframe for implementation. The improvement options were developed in concert with the policy recommendations. This approach clearly lays out what actions need to be taken and by whom so that communities can move forward making their plans a reality.

The full report is available at: www.dvrpc.org/reports/08092.pdf

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Project Approach

Additionally, we have assisted with the preparation of several LPN Level 2 forms to screen potential TIP

projects. With our design experience, we can evaluate preliminary cost estimates and review other critical

data from the LPN forms to ensure that information is accurate and projects are feasible. With our

understanding and experience with the Decision Lens software, we can work closely with NEPA and

PennDOT staff to utilize this tool during the decision making processes. The McMahon Team will provide

the NPRTPO with comprehensive data to inform the selection of the priority projects that will help to

achieve the NEPA region’s 2030 vision.

Develop an easy to read, customized, and implementable plan with performance measures to track

progress

One of the McMahon Team’s priorities is to provide Cambria County and other partners with a LRTP that

advances and implements the County’s vision. We do not want to provide a report that will “sit on a

shelf.” Rather, we hope that our work will be a tool and guide for decision makers. We believe the LRTP

planning process can create momentum to inspire follow‐up actions and implementation. One of the

ways we hope to build consensus and foster a sense of ownership for the plan is by working closely with

the Cambria County staff and elected officials, Planning Commission and Johnstown Area Transportation

Study members, PennDOT, municipalities, planning commissions, and other stakeholders. Secondly, we

will coordinate with PennDOT regarding performance measures that can be used to track progress over

time, based on the anticipated publication of FHWA’s final rule for MAP‐21 performance measure

requirements in Spring 2015. Finally, the LRTP will include a prioritized action plan identifying next

steps, where and how to invest limited transportation resources to achieve the greatest results for

preserving the transportation system, coordinating transportation and land use, and improving safety.

The McMahon Team will seek to integrate work products with Cambria County’s other regional planning

processes and documents, such as the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

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Scope of Work

The McMahon Team proposes the following general scope of services based on the requirements in the

RFP, knowledge of Cambria County’s issues and goals, and overall project budget of $125,000. The

McMahon Team recognizes and welcomes the opportunity to revise and modify this scope through

further coordination with Cambria County Planning Commission to ensure that the scope meets the

needs of the County and best utilizes the available funding and expertise of in‐house and consultant staff

resources. In particular, we have identified several opportunities for Cambria County staff to be

integrally involved in the planning process, but are aware of staff limitations on time and availability.

Further discussion to solidify roles and responsibilities for the consultant team and County staff will

result in a more efficient and effective planning process. Additionally, the scope includes some options,

which could be incorporated into the scope by making adjustments to specific task items. We hope this

scope reflects our creativity and interest in working closely with the County. As depicted below, we

believe the scope presents an overall framework for developing a LRTP for Cambria County that fulfills

federal and state requirements, reflects the unique needs of Cambria County, and will serve as a guide for

transportation investments to achieve the County’s vision.

Task 1. Stakeholder and Community Input

Stakeholder and community input will be gathered throughout the planning process at key milestones.

At the project outset, the McMahon Team will review the planned community engagement activities with

Cambria County staff to ensure that the planning process is consistent with the Johnstown MPO Public

Participation Plan, including outreach to Environmental Justice Groups and interested parties. Outlined

below are various stakeholder and community outreach activities.

LRTP Steering Committee: A project steering committee will guide the LRTP planning process

and will be integrally involved in developing the plan vision and goals, selecting priority projects, and

shaping the implementation plan. The LRTP Steering Committee may include representatives from

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Stakeholder and Com

munity Input

Financial Plan & Guidance

Funding and Project Prioritization

TRANSPORTATION TODAY

Analyze Plans & Existing Conditions

TRANSPORTATION TOMORROW

Forecast Future Trends & Needs

2045 VISION & BEYOND

Community Vision & Goals

Plan Implementation & Tracking

Task 1

Task 2 Task 3 Task 4

Task 5

Task 6

Tasks 7 - 9

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Scope of Work

Cambria County Planning Commission/Johnstown MPO, PennDOT, CamTran, municipalities,

advocacy groups, businesses/institutions, and Environmental Justice Groups /interested parties. We

would seek Cambria County staff assistance for coordinating LRTP Steering Committee Meetings by

scheduling and sending out meeting notices, as well as recording and distributing meeting minutes.

The McMahon Team will assist with developing the meeting agendas, preparing materials, and

facilitating each meeting.

The McMahon Team estimates the need for up to nine steering committee meetings. Potential

meeting topics for eight of the meetings are outlined below. From our experience on similar projects,

there is often the need for an additional meeting to spend more time on an issue or topic. Therefore,

we have built an additional placeholder meeting in the cost proposal.

Meeting #1: Project Kick‐Off—Review project scope, schedule, public involvement activities;

Availability of previous plans and data; New developments since recent plans

Meeting #2: Transportation Today—Review Existing Conditions Analysis and prepare for online

engagement and Stakeholder Meetings

Meeting #3: Transportation Tomorrow—Review Future Trends & Demands, including results of

online engagement and Stakeholder Meetings; Prepare for Community Meeting #1

Meeting #4: 2045 Vision & Beyond—Facilitated and interactive session to develop draft LRTP

Vision and Goals

Meeting #5: Financial Plan & Guidance and Priority Project Evaluation Criteria

Meeting #6: Draft Priority Projects—Prepare for Community Meeting #2

Meeting #7: Finalize Priority Projects and Draft Plan Implementation and Performance

Measures

Meeting #8: Finalize Plan Implementation and Performance Measures

Stakeholder Meetings: In addition to the steering committee, input from an expanded group of

stakeholders at the beginning of the planning process will serve as a key input for the 2045 Vision.

McMahon Team recommends holding up to eight stakeholder meetings, possibly scheduled within a

two day period. Potential stakeholder groups include: Businesses/Institutions, Economic

Development organizations, Intermodal Interests (e.g. transit, airport, and railroad operators, as well

as trucking interests), Emergency Responders, Municipalities, and Non‐Profit/Advocacy Groups (e.g

historic preservation, environmental/open space conservation, etc.. Having small group discussions

with the stakeholders will provide an opportunity for more in‐depth conversations and feedback on

specific issues or transportation modes. The stakeholder meetings will complement input from online

community engagement and community meetings. We request Cambria County staff assistance with

identifying stakeholder groups and invitees, selecting meeting dates and locations, sending

invitations, meeting facilitation, and preparing meeting summaries. The McMahon Team will prepare

meeting materials, including exhibits, presentations, and interactive exercises for small group

discussions, as well as facilitate the meetings.

Option: Over 35% of Cambria County’s population is over 65 or under 18. Seniors, children, and disabled

members of the community have different transportation needs and concerns, particularly individuals that are

unable to drive. One technique to engage these special population groups in the LRTP planning process is to

“go to them.” The McMahon Team can assist with developing specific outreach materials for senior centers or

other senior facilities, as well as schools, libraries, or other community facilities. Another option is to facilitate

special stakeholder meetings geared towards seniors and school‐aged children.

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Community Meetings: Community meetings are excellent opportunities to present information to

the public, as well as gather input to shape the LRTP. The McMahon Team recommends three key

points during the planning process for community meetings, as outlined below. We request Cambria

County staff assistance with identifying meeting dates, reserving meeting venues, publicizing the

meetings, meeting facilitation, and preparing meeting summaries. The McMahon Team will prepare

exhibits and or/presentations for the meetings and provide meeting facilitation and/or presentations.

Meeting #1: Transportation Today and Tomorrow—Countywide open‐house style community

workshop to introduce the plan and planning process and gather input on existing conditions and future

demands to shape the LRTP Vision and Goals

Meeting #2: Project Prioritization—Three separate open‐house style community workshops held in

each of the three County planning areas (Southern, Central, Northern) to present the 2045 Vision and

gather input on project prioritization

Meeting #3: Draft Plan—Countywide public presentation of the draft plan at the beginning of a public

comment period

Online Community Engagement: In addition to traditional meetings, a cornerstone of the

McMahon Team’s approach is to reach a broader community audience through online community

engagement. The McMahon Team will assist with developing materials appropriate for posting

online, as well as maintaining an email contact list for participants in the planning process. The

McMahon Team requests Cambria County staff assistance with posting draft materials on the

Planning Commission’s website for review. In addition, the McMahon Team presents two options for

online community conversations and input regarding the plan:

MindMixer for online surveys and community conversations throughout the planning process

Customized Project Website (developed by EPD) for posting materials, soliciting public

comments, and possibly tracking progress of the project (after the LRTP is complete).

These two options are further described on Page 26 at the end of this Scope of Work.

Deliverables: Meeting materials, including exhibits and presentations for Steering Committee,

Stakeholder, and Community meetings; Summary of public involvement activities; Online community

engagement platform (Details to be determined)

Task 2. Transportation Today – Analyze Plans and Existing Conditions

In order to plan for the future, the McMahon Team will first inventory and analyze existing conditions.

The Cambria County Comprehensive Plan (2011) ‐ Transportation Study Chapter will serve as the

foundation for the existing conditions inventory. Through coordination and assistance from the Cambria

County staff, the inventory will be updated to reflect any changes since 2011 and expand information for

relevant transportation infrastructure with readily available data, such as traffic signals and bridges.

Additionally, the McMahon Team requests assistance from Cambria County staff to compile available

and relevant GIS data.

The task includes:

Review plans and studies related to transportation, including, but not limited to:

Cambria County Comprehensive Plan

Cambria County Long Range Transportation Plan

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Cambria County Natural and Historic

Resources Plan, as well as Inventory of

Historical Sites and Historical Structures

Pathway to Progress Master Plan

Johnstown MPO FY2015 Transportation

Improvement Program (TIP)

Johnstown MPO Public Participation Plan

Southern Alleghenies Greenways and Open

Space Network

Long Range Transportation Plans for the state

and adjacent MPOs/RPOs, including the

Southwest Pennsylvania Commission (SPC)

Long Range Transportation Plan

Corridor planning studies

Municipal Comprehensive Plans

Compile and analyze demographic data related to

population, commuting, mode choice, and vehicle

ownership for people living and working in the County

Compile readily available data from Cambria County

and/or PennDOT for transportation infrastructure, such as pavement conditions, bridge conditions,

traffic signals, and/or high crash locations

Conduct a field visit to review key transportation assets, land use contexts within the three

community planning regions, and economic development opportunities

Deliverables: Summary and synthesis of data highlighting the key existing conditions of the

multimodal transportation system in text, photographs, tables, graphs, and maps. The inventory will

likely be presented in a series of maps highlighting various transportation modes, facilities, and issues, as

well as land use patterns and economic development opportunities/constraints.

Task 3. Transportation Tomorrow – Forecast future trends and needs

The first step in analyzing future trends and needs is to select a planning horizon through coordination

with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) and the Steering Committee. (For purposes of

this scope of work, the McMahon Team has identified a draft planning horizon of 2045.) For this task, the

McMahon Team will review data from DEP gathered for the Act 220 State Water Plan and recommend

any adjustments or projections to meet the planning horizon. The McMahon Team will review

Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry data on workforce and summarize key trends for the

planning horizon. The McMahon Team requests assistance from Cambria County staff to compile data

and assist with necessary projections and adjustments.

Deliverables: Table of municipal population forecasts for the selected planning horizon; Summary of

employment trends; Summary of how the population and employment forecasts relate to the LRTP and

transportation planning

Task 4. 2045 Vision & Goals

The 2045 LRTP Vision and Goals will be consistent with federal requirements and planning factors,

relevant state plans, such as On Track , Pennsylvania’s Long Range Transportation Plan, Cambria

Census—On The Map Tool provides current estimates of commuting patterns for people that live and work in Cambria County.

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County’s Comprehensive Plan and Land Use/Transportation Goals/Objectives Matrix. However, the 2045

Vision and Goals will be tailored to reflect the unique needs of Cambria County. The McMahon Team

will compile applicable federal, state, and County guidance related to the long range transportation plan

goals and develop draft materials to assist the LRTP Steering Committee with developing vision and goal

statements. The McMahon Team will facilitate an interactive visioning and goal setting exercise with the

LRTP Steering Committee (See Task 1—Steering Committee Meeting #4).

Deliverables: LRTP Vision and Goal statements

Task 5. Financial Plan & Guidance

Working closely with Cambria County, PennDOT, and CamTran staff, the McMahon Team will assist

with developing projections for federal and state funding levels for the planning horizon. Assumptions

will be made concerning future federal funding levels, particularly given the uncertainty of funding levels

and categories of funding in future federal transportation reauthorization bills. Additionally, state

transportation revenues, including new revenues anticipated through Act 89 will be identified and

projected. At the federal and state levels, the projections will include both formula and discretionary

programs, such as the Transportation Alternatives Program, Multimodal Transportation Fund, and Green

Light Go. In addition to the surface transportation funding for highway, bridge, and bicycle/pedestrian

projects, the projections will also consider funding sources for airports and rail infrastructure. Identifying

future funding levels will demonstrate fiscal constraint for the LRTP.

Deliverables: Table of future funding projections; Text summarizing methodology for developing

funding projections

Task 6. Funding and Project Prioritization

In order to develop priorities for funding and select priority projects, the McMahon Team will first review

the current Long Range Transportation Plan and FY2015 TIP projects. Working with Cambria County,

PennDOT, and CamTran, the McMahon Team will review and update the status, costs, and schedule for

current major projects included in the TIP and LRTP. We will analyze how funding needs for these

priority projects relate to future funding projects identified in Task 5. We will also take a step back and

analyze how current funding allocations and priority projects relate to the LRTP vision and goals. The

comparison of needs, projected funding, and LRTP goals will determine the next step in the process.

Potential next steps in this task include:

Update the current list of priority projects, presenting the projects and funding needs in the short‐,

mid‐, and long‐range periods for the plan. Present the list to the Steering Committee (Meeting #5) for

review to determine if any projects should be added, modified or considered for removal from the

plan based on the LRTP vision and goals.

Develop general guidance for funding allocations for types of priority projects based on projected

funding levels, requirements associated with federal and state funding programs, LRTP goals, and

Steering Committee input.

Develop evaluation criteria and weighting aligned with LRTP goals and Linking Planning and NEPA

processes to screen and rank priority projects.

If funding projections do not meet the needs associated with current priority projects, utilize the

evaluation criteria and input from the Steering Committee (Meeting #6) to modify or defer priority

projects.

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If funding projections exceed needs, open a call for priority projects to be considered for inclusion in

the LRTP. Solicit input through specific outreach to municipalities, stakeholder groups, as well as

online community engagement processes. Utilize the Linking Planning and NEPA (LPN) ‐ Level 1

Form.

Screen the existing and new projects based on the evaluation criteria. Present the results of the

screening process to the Steering Committee (Meeting #6)

Develop a list of major priority projects funded within the planning horizon, as well as a list of

unfunded transportation needs that are aligned with the County’s vision and goals.

Deliverables: List of major priority projects, including funding allocations and schedule; List of

unfunded transportation needs; Summary of evaluation criteria, weighting, and screening process

Task 7. Plan Implementation, Coordination, and Tracking

The McMahon Team will develop an implementation plan to identify action items to advance the LRTP

vision and goals. The implementation plan will focus on actions to improve coordination between

transportation plans/projects and economic development activities and environmental mitigation. The

implementation plan will describe next steps, priority levels, responsible entities, and potential

timeframes for implementation. Where applicable and readily available, information will also be

provided regarding general costs and potential funding resources for implementation. A draft

implementation plan will be presented to the Steering Committee (Meeting #7) for review and comment.

As part of the Implementation Plan, the McMahon Team will work with Cambria County staff and the

Steering Committee (Meeting #8) to develop performance measures to track plan implementation. The

performance measures will be based on guidance from FHWA and PennDOT, as well as the ability to

collect and compare data on an annual basis. For the selected performance measures, the McMahon Team

will summarize the baseline conditions and data.

Deliverables: Implementation plan table and text; Summary of performance measures, including

baseline conditions

Task 8. Draft and Final Plan

The McMahon Team will prepare Draft and Final LRTP reports with text, maps, tables, and other

graphics to document the existing conditions, future needs, vision and goals, financial outlook, priority

projects, and implementation plan with performance measures.

Deliverables: Below is an outline for the deliverables and review schedule for the Draft and Final

LRTP:

Draft LRTP for Cambria County staff review and comment: The McMahon Team will provide

Cambria County staff with an initial draft of the LRTP for review and comment. The schedule assumes a two‐

week review period for staff review and two weeks for the McMahon Team to revise the initial draft for Steering

Committee review.

Draft LRTP for Steering Committee review and comment: The McMahon Team will provide the

Steering Committee with an electronic version of the Draft LRTP. The schedule assumes a two week review

period and two weeks for the McMahon Team to revise the draft for public comment.

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Scope of Work

Draft LRTP for Public review and comment: The McMahon Team will prepare the Draft LRTP for a

45 day comment period with a community meeting at the beginning of the review period. The Draft LRTP will

be posted online and up to 20 hard copies will be provided to be available for public review. At the conclusion of

the review period, the McMahon Team will revise and finalize the report within three weeks. The McMahon

Team will coordinate with Cambria County and the Steering Committee, as needed, to address public comments

and make appropriate revisions to the plan.

Final LRTP for Adoption: The McMahon Team will provide Cambria County staff and the Steering

Committee with a Final LRTP for review. The schedule assumes a one week review period and a one week period

for any final revisions before it is presented to the Johnstown MPO for adoption. The McMahon Team will

provide an electronic (PDF) version and 20 printed copies of the Final LRTP, along with copies of the GIS

shapefiles and map projects used for the final plan.

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As mentioned in the Scope of Work—Task 1, the McMahon Team believes that providing an online

community engagement forum is a critical part of the LRTP planning process. An online community

engagement process will help the team to reach more citizens compared to only hosting traditional in‐

person events, thereby engaging more stakeholders and providing a more robust outreach process that

represents the community. Engaged stakeholders can maintain their involvement through the project,

keep “in the know” about project details and meetings, and provide valuable feedback to the team.

Fundamental elements of having a strong online presence include having a central website for project

related materials, updating the website with new content, using survey and other tools to solicit feedback

directly online, and having an email listserve to engage participants at key milestones. Additionally, key

social media outlets, such as Facebook and Twitter, can be integrated into the online project presence. The

McMahon Team presents the following two options for providing an online community engagement

platform.

MindMixer (mindmixer.com): MindMixer offers an economical platform to present materials, host a

virtual town‐hall meeting, and invite an online community conversation to garner a deeper

understanding of transportation needs and the desires. The online survey and commenting capability

will allow members of the public to review materials and provide comments on their own schedule

using computers, tablets, or smart phones. This MindMixer option would be established specifically

for the LRTP planning process. Although the structure of the project webpage and reports of

comments received would follow MindMixer templates, specific outreach strategies and messages

will be customized. The McMahon Team could use the MindMixer project website to request pictures

of transportation issues and opportunities, map areas of concern, request feedback on the vision and

goal statements, or ask for priority project submissions. More information about MindMixer and their

experience with supporting other Long Range Planning efforts is provided on the following pages.

Cost: $2,000—$4,000

Custom Webpage and Online Comment Application: EPD can develop a more customized online

forum that is GIS based and could be used during the planning process and after the plan is complete

to track plan implementation. Drawing from their experience with developing gototrails.com for the

Power of 32+ Trail Master Plan, EPD would lead development of an LRTP project website that would

allow draft materials to be posted, comments to be received, and priority projects and performance

measures to be tracked after the plan is complete. The GIS mapping tool would allow users to submit

comments and reference a specific area of the County. This unique capability of the McMahon Team

offers additional benefits to Cambria County for planning and tracking progress associated with the

LRTP.

Cost: $8,000—$10,000

Scope of Work– Options

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Scope of Work– Options

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Scope of Work– Options

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Schedule

TASK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Task 1—Stakeholder and Community Input

Steering Committee Meetings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Stakeholder Meetings

Community Meetings

Online Community Engagement

Task 2— Transportation Today

Task 3— Transportation Tomorrow

Task 4— 2045 Vision & Goals

Task 5— Financial Plan & Guidance

Task 6— Funding and Project Prioritization

Task 7— Plan Implementation, Coordination, and Tracking

Task 8— Draft and Final LRTP

MONTH

Based on the detailed scope of work and guidance in the RFP, below is an eighteen month schedule to

complete Cambria County’s Long Range Transportation Plan. Given the wealth of previous plans and

available data, the McMahon Team believes the analysis of existing conditions and development of a

vision and goals can be completed within seven months. This allows additional time to develop the

financial plan, priority projects, and implementation plan. This schedule can be adjusted, based on

modifications to the scope of work and additional input from project partners. Adhering to this schedule

will require close coordination with Cambria County staff and other key project partners. In addition to

the meetings outlined below, the McMahon Team suggests regular (possibly bi‐weekly or monthly)

conference calls between the consultant team and Cambria County staff.

Draft LRTP Staff Review—Month 14

Steering Committee Review—Month 15 Public Review—Month 16 & 17

Final LRTP Adoption Month 18

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Cost Proposal

The McMahon Team is dedicated to delivering a quality LRTP for the County within the project budget of

$125,000. Below is an estimated breakdown of the cost proposal by task to correspond with the detailed

scope of work. At this point, we have assumed Cambria County staff assistance as outlined in the scope

of work and included the MindMixer option in the budget. As stated previously, the McMahon Team

would like to work closely with Cambria County to refine the scope and task budgets to best meet the

needs of the County.

TASK FEE

Task 1. Stakeholder and Community Input $ 38,500

Task 2. Transportation Today - Plans & Existing Conditions $ 10,600

Task 3. Transportation Tomorrow - Forecast future trends and needs $ 5,800

Task 4. 2045 Vision & Goals $ 6,200

Task 5. Financial Plan & Guidance $ 5,800

Task 6. Funding and Project Prioritization $ 13,800

Task 7. Plan Implementation, Coordination, and Tracking $ 12,800

Task 8. Draft and Final Plan $ 18,500

MindMixer (Option) $ 3,000

Expenses (Estimate) $ 10,000

TOTAL $ 125,000

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Past Performance and Future Capacity

Completing projects on time through the commitment of staff resources

In addition to our relevant project experience and references, a demonstration of our technical proficiency

and capacity to produce deliverables on schedule and in adherence with all requirements is our previous

record of performance. The McMahon Team has developed and maintained a reputation for providing

our clients with personalized service and quality deliverables, on‐schedule and within

budget. McMahon’s key staff for this project are supported by the full force of our 120‐person staff. The

McMahon Team will commit the necessary staff resources to complete work assignments on‐schedule.

We are confident that key personnel and other support staff assigned to this project will be able to

accommodate the project workload. Below is testimony from several clients regarding our performance

and the quality of our deliverables from project evaluations. We offer this quality, responsiveness, and

commitment to Cambria County for this project.

For McMahon’s work on the SR 2005, Section 02S Intersection Upgrade project, McMahon scored

perfect ʺ10sʺ and PennDOT District 5‐0 representative, Jay McGee, concluded: T̋he McMahon Team

is doing a very good job in moving this project forward...completing all tasks under this part

accurately, on time and within budget...Good Job!ʺ

For our work on the Henry Wood’s Bridge project, McMahon received perfect scores on the project

evaluation and the PennDOT District 5‐0 Project Manager stated: “The McMahon Design Team

exceeded expectations during Final Design, delivering a PS&E package within a very short time frame

in order to meet the committed date.” Additionally, a representative from the PennDOT District 5‐0

Contract Management Unit stated: “Thanks for being so responsive to all our comments and

concerns. It makes our jobs a lot easier. I look forward to working with you again.”

On another multi‐million dollar bridge replacement project, a representative from the PennDOT

District 5‐0 Contract Management Unit provided the following comment after review of a plans,

specifications, and estimates package: “This message concludes my review comments on the plan

submission for the subject project. It was a pleasure to review such a well presented plan!”

For McMahon’s service on several PennDOT and Turnpike Commission open end agreements,

McMahon has established a reputation for never missing a deadline on a work order or review task.

For example, we are currently providing traffic signal support services to the District 6‐0 Traffic Unit

for the sixth consecutive year. The Selection Results for this agreement stated: I̋n past submissions,

they have had no delays. Even under extreme workload, submissions are completed in a timely

manner. Also with all prioritized projects, they have delivered quality work in time sensitive

constraints.ʺ

Other examples of open end contract experience is our Highway Occupancy Permit Review Contract

with Districts 6‐0 and 8‐0. McMahon, as part of four consecutive contracts dating back to the 1990s,

performed overall plan reviews for design, traffic operations, drainage traffic signal permit plans, and

structural reviews of Highway Occupancy Permit application. McMahon also reviewed plans and

supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance with PennDOT regulations and design

standards. Coordination among the Department, applicant, and engineering consultants were

required throughout review process. McMahon maintained a 100% on‐time completion percentage

for all applications that have been reviewed for the Department. Review periods ranged from 4 to

8 days.

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Past Performance and Future Capacity

Natasha Manbeck and Nicole Kline will lead the McMahon Team, with Natasha serving as the primary

contact for Cambria County staff and stakeholders, and Nicole serving as her direct support. Natasha

and Nicole are available and committed to providing the necessary time and staff resources to complete

the Cambria County LRTP on time and on budget with the highest quality. Below is a sampling of the

other projects Natasha and Nicole will be working on during the 18‐month schedule for the Cambria

County LRTP:

Natasha Manbeck, Project Manager Upper Uwchlan Township Act 209 Update, Project Manager

US 30 Coatesville– Downingtown Bypass Study, Public Involvement Lead

East Bradford Township Comprehensive Plan—Transportation Element, Transportation Planner

Chadds Ford Village Master Plan, Transportation Planner

Various Municipal Engineering Reviews for Upper Merion Township, West Bradford Township, and

Upper Uwchlan Township, Transportation Planner

Nicole Kline, Deputy Project Manager Muncy Area Corridor Access Management Plan, County of Lycoming, Deputy Project Manager

Schenley Drive Green Street Improvement Project, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Traffic Operations

Lead

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Traffic and ITS Open End, Deputy Project Manager

Transportation Impact Studies for a variety of private developer clients throughout Pennsylvania,

Delaware, and Maryland

Appendix A—Additional Project Profiles

mcmahonassociates.com McMahon Associates, Inc. ● Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida

McMahon provided transportation planning and engineering 

services to develop ten transportation elements for municipal 

comprehensive plans in the last ten years.  For each plan, 

McMahon worked closely with the municipal planning 

commission or committee and lead planning consultant to 

coordinate transportation recommendations with future land 

use plans and economic development strategies.  McMahon’s 

efforts have included collecting data on daily traffic volumes, 

intersection turning movements, roadway characteristics and 

classifications, bicycle and pedestrian activity, and parking 

availability and usage.  McMahon has incorporated Smart 

Transportation principles into the planning process and evaluated multi‐modal transportation 

options including public transit, freight, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities.  Additionally, 

McMahon has analyzed future traffic conditions to develop a wide range of recommendations 

and actions, such as updates to municipal ordinances, capital improvement projects, and funding 

strategies.  The transportation elements of Comprehensive Plans provide a framework to 

revitalize communities and improve quality of life.  McMahon has contributed to two plans (Char

‐West Area Multi‐Municipal Comprehensive Plan and Union County Comprehensive Plan) that 

received statewide recognition including the American Planning Association – PA Chapter’s 

Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan and the Governor’s Award for Local 

Government Excellence.   

Comprehensive Plans—

Transportation Elements  

Multi‐Municipal Plans for Central Carbon County (2011), Char‐West 

Area (2011), Union County (2009)   

Municipal Plans for the Townships of Honey Brook (2006), 

Londonderry (2007), Radnor (2003), South Fayette (2011), Upper 

Uwchlan (2002, 2013), West Brandywine (2005)  

Throughout Allegheny, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, and Union 

Counties, PA  Services: 

Data collection 

Evaluation of existing transportation 

system conditions  

Analysis of future traffic and 

operational conditions 

Development of goal statements and 

implementation plans 

Coordination with advisory committees 

and partner agencies 

Public involvement 

PA Route 100 Tri‐County  Transportation Study  Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission 

Berks, Chester and Montgomery Counties, PA 

2009 MASITE Project of the Year for Transportation Planning 

www.mcmtrans.com McMahon Associates, Inc. ● Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida

McMahon was retained to perform a transportation 

planning study (based on PennDOT’s smart transpor‐

tation principles) of an 11‐mile stretch of the PA Route 

100 corridor spanning three counties, six municipali‐

ties, and two PennDOT districts. Throughout the 

study, the project team worked closely with the Study 

Advisory Committee and the Pottstown Metropolitan 

Regional Planning Committee (PMRPC) to review findings, improvement alternatives, and recom‐

mendations. Community outreach meetings were also conducted with study area municipalities to 

explain the project scope, review preliminary findings and recommendations, and solicit feedback 

prior to finalizing the study. Coordination with the Study Advisory Committee and the PMRPC was 

essential to producing a report that embodied the vision of the community and provided recommen‐

dations for a consistent and comprehensive improvement plan for the corridor. The goal of the study 

was to create an effective and sustainable plan to accommodate future traffic volumes resulting from 

local and regional growth along the corridor, with recommendations focusing on practical infrastruc‐

ture improvements, improving safety and mobility, accommodating both vehicular and non‐

vehicular travel, and smart growth policies, while maintaining the collective vision of the adjacent 

Services: 

Future land use trip generation estimates 

Capacity and access management improvements 

Smart transportation “alternative” improvements 

Implementation plan 

Public involvement program 

mcmahonassociates.com McMahon Associates, Inc. ● Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida

McMahon worked with PennDOT District 10‐0 to guide the  

Borough of Punxsutawney through their first borough‐wide  

planning and traffic study to develop short‐, intermediate, and long

‐term projects to address commuter traffic, truck traffic, and  

pedestrian crossings issues. As part of the study, a  comprehensive 

data collection program was conducted that included automatic 

traffic recorder counts that collected speed, volume, and vehicle 

classification data; manual turning movement counts at key  

intersections within the Borough; a survey of the existing signal equipment including  

compliance with the traffic signal permit timings; and an origin‐destination study to verify  

existing patterns of large trucks in the area that utilize U.S. 119, PA 36, and PA 436, as well as to 

identify potential routes that are being utilized by locals as cut‐through routes. This data was 

then utilized as the basis for evaluating the study area intersections to devise future signal  

equipment upgrades, intersection improvements, and to determine the need for a separate truck 

route to divert truck traffic from the main street corridor. Conceptual improvement plans were 

completed that included a proposed roundabout at a critical intersection, modifications to  

existing shopping centers to promote better access management, and enhancements to the  

existing pedestrian crossings and facilities throughout the borough to promote a safer  

environment for the community.  

Services: 

Data collection 

Origin‐destination study 

Traffic engineering analysis 

Traffic projections 

Concept plans 

Public involvement 

Punxsutawney Area Traffic Study  PennDOT District 10‐0 

Punxsutawney Borough, Jefferson County, PA 

The McMahon team is completing a comprehensive 

feasibility study of improvements to accommodate existing 

transportation needs as well as support the future SEPTA 

Intermodal Transportation Center and a proposed station 

area private development. The project is funded by 

PennDOT and it includes close multi‐agency coordination 

with the project partners including, Tredyffrin Township, 

PennDOT, Chester County, DVRPC, SEPTA and Amtrak.  

The purpose of the study is to provide the necessary 

solutions to improve the supporting infrastructure in a 

Complete Streets approach to serve vehicle, transit, 

pedestrian and bicycle traffic in the downtown Paoli area 

and around the intermodal center. The study is guided by 

the principles of Smart Transportation to foster a sustainable and multi‐modal improvement 

plan by integrating context sensitive solutions and smart growth principles.  The project also 

includes a thorough community and stakeholder outreach program to guide the 

identification of the issues and the evaluation of improvement alternatives.  The community 

outreach techniques include stakeholder meetings, community visioning workshops, and an 

interactive project website with online surveys. 

 

mcmahonassociates.com McMahon Associates, Inc. ● Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida

Paoli Roadway Improvements 

Feasibility Study  Tredyffrin Township 

Chester County, PA 

Services: 

Transportation data collection 

Road safety audit and traffic safety 

assessment 

Traffic and pedestrian analyses 

Traffic simulation 

Traffic forecasting 

Conceptual “complete streets” 

intersection and roadway design 

Utility research 

Conceptual cost estimates 

Alternatives evaluation 

Multi‐agency coordination 

Public outreach program 

McMahon Associates, Inc. ● Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida

McMahon, working with URS and PCPC, provided 

transportation engineering and planning services as part of 

an overall strategic plan to better incorporate the Callowhill‐

Chinatown North area with its surrounding neighborhoods 

and to attract investment to a transitioning area of Center 

City Philadelphia. Transportation improvement concepts 

were developed in conjunction with land use, zoning, open 

space, housing, and economic development recommendations. To achieve the overall planning 

goals of “Thrive, Connect, and Renew,” McMahon identified multi‐modal transportation 

improvements to serve future land uses, such as key commercial corridors, residential 

neighborhoods, and industrial districts. Transportation recommendations were also based on the 

City of Philadelphia’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan and the Complete Streets Handbook. McMahon 

developed new roadway cross‐sections to reallocate space in the public right‐of‐way and provide 

wider sidewalks and streetscape enhancements, on‐road bicycle facilities, on‐street parking, and 

travel lanes. Additionally, McMahon performed operational analysis to provide guidance on one‐

way operations, travel lane 

reductions, and potential street 

closures. Final plan recommendations 

include doubling the mileage of 

bicycle lanes and adding over 1,600 

new street trees. McMahon also 

helped to facilitate several 

community workshops to gather 

input from the public on 

recommendations.   

Callowhill‐Chinatown North 

Strategic Plan  URS, Philadelphia City Planning Commission 

Philadelphia, PA Services: 

Data collection 

Multi‐modal transportation planning 

Traffic engineering analyses 

Streetscape concepts 

Public involvement 

mcmahonassociates.com

WCRPC Regional Transportation 

Feasibility and Design Study West Chester Regional Planning Commission (WCRPC) 

Greater West Chester Regional Area, Chester County, PA 

McMahon was retained by WCRPC, and its member 

municipalities, to identify and evaluate multiple 

transportation improvements to enhance traffic circulation 

within the Greater West Chester Area associated with access 

to/from and along U.S. Route 202 and the U.S. Route 202/U.S. 

Route 322 Bypass interchange.  The project includes the 

design feasibility evaluation of potential environmental, land 

use, traffic and construction impacts for all identified 

transportation/circulation improvements.  The project 

includes the expansion of the U.S. Route 202 and the west on 

U.S. 322.  The project also considered slip ramp access to the Brandywine Business to alleviate 

traffic conditions at adjacent Route 202 interchanges.  Public involvement and agency 

coordination was a key component for the identification transportation improvements to ensure 

the circulation solutions address the quality of life concerns of the surrounding communities. The 

goal of this project is to serve as a catalyst for municipal and PennDOT initiatives for 

implementation of improvements.  

mcmahonassociates.com

Services: 

Traffic data collection 

Existing and future conditions analysis 

Circulation needs assessment 

Improvements feasibility evaluation 

Land use/environmental review 

Context sensitive solutions 

Conceptual design 

Public involvement 

Agency coordination 

McMahon Associates ● Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida

EPD PROJECT PORTFOLIO

Environmental Planning & Design led a Planning Team to complete build-out and economic development assessments as part of updating the Franklin County Comprehensive Plan. This southcentral Pennsylvania county is experiencing regional growth pressures created by Maryland and northern Virginia population migration as well as the growth of the Harrisburg region. Ways in which to best manage these economic and physical impacts were the focus of this Plan update. As such, key project components included a thorough demographic analysis, a study of housing trends in the area, and an economic analysis of the leading industries in the County. Analyses identified the key industrial, agricultural, commercial, and retail-based land activity that contributes to the local economy. Underutilized industrial and commercial areas were identified, and land use patterns recommended. A fiscal impact model was developed to understand the impact of various land use scenarios that enabled the overall County and specific planning sub-regions to best “balance” the impacts and opportunities of the types, quantities and locations of future development within urban, suburban agricultural and forested landscapes. The analyses’ findings became critical planning tools and strategies in conjunction with the Franklin County Area Development Corporation’s initiatives.

Franklin County Comprehensive Plan South Central Pennsylvania

SERVICES Community Planning and Zoning County-wide Build-out Analysis Public Engagement Economic Assessment and Modeling Project Team Management PURPOSE To update the County’s Comprehensive Plan with focus on strategizing areas for economic development areas and resource conservation CLIENT Franklin County Planning Department SUB-CONSULTANTS 4Ward Planning, LLC Parsons Brinkerhoff, Inc. Central PA Conservancy

SERVICES Creation of new GIS transportation and connectivity system database Creation of online (‘cloud”) system Policy and maintenance recommendations PURPOSE To prepare a GIS database and online “cloud” for the Power of 32 effort and preparation of Regional Pedestrian Infrastructure Network. CLIENT Pennsylvania Environmental Council AWARD PA-DE Chapter ASLA Presidential Award of Excellence for Communications

EPD PROJECT PORTFOLIO

What is happening in 53 counties? As an extension of the recommendations that emerged from Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission’s Natural Infrastructure project, EPD is currently working with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, the Progress Fund and hundreds of government and non-profit stakeholders to transform a 4-state network of connectivity and economic opportunity. This Plan: Identifies pedestrian infrastructure is an asset/amenity choice that can aid in resolving other vehicle-based infrastructure problems. When quality, convenience and safety exist in a location, the location can become more appealing as a place to live. Through the development an online (“cloud-based”) GIS system and in-house mapping/database for the thirty-two original Power of 32 participants as well as 21 additional counties, EPD has generated an up-to-date baseline source for a multi-use regional connectivity system. The network illustrates vital linkages/population connections from the Lake Erie to the Potomac River. The complexities of digesting, illustrating, coding, presenting and being a repository for regional information reinforces EPD’s understanding and capabilities of making realistic and trusted connections between data to outcomes.

Power of 32+ Trail Master Plan Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, Western Maryland, Western New York and Northern West Virginia

Westmoreland County, located east of Allegheny County and Pittsburgh, has several concentrations of State and County Parks but vast areas exist with no publicly accessible land. EPD was hired in 1998 to prepare a long-term vision for the County’s park and open space system. The project involved three primary elements: an assessment and analysis of existing parks, open spaces and recreational facilities and programs; a gathering of community input from multiple sources; and the development of a series of specific recommendations. As a follow-up to Westmoreland County’s Parks and Recreation Plan Parks Horizon, EPD was retained by the County to develop its Greenway and Trail Plan. Employing a natural resource weighting system enabled the County to analyze the sensitivity of resources and evaluate the suitability of potential greenway locations. Natural resource sensitivity is derived from sensitivity rankings developed by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and from the Southwestern Pennsylvania Natural Infrastructure project. Opportunities for multi-municipal collaboration and public-private partnerships are also identified.

SERVICES Community Planning GIS Mapping Recreation Analysis PURPOSE To identify current and future needs and present a long-term vision for the 2,700 acre Westmoreland County Park System. CLIENT Westmoreland County Department of Planning & Development Westmoreland County Bureau of Parks and Recreation SUB-CONSULTANTS Joanne Nelson, Recreation Practitioner

Westmoreland County Comprehensive Park, Recreation, Greenways and Open Space Plan Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

EPD PROJECT PORTFOLIO

SERVICES Community Planning Zoning Ordinance Preparation Subdivision Ordinance Prepation PURPOSE To create uniform standards for protecting the value of natural resources, managing agricultural land, optimizing infrastructure systems, guiding development intensity and defining community character. To update a 35-year old ordinance, incorporating major revisions and better controlling land uses. CLIENT Fayette County Office of Planning, Zoning and Community Development

Fayette County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance UpdatesFayette County, Pennsylvania

Fayette County’s decision to update its zoning and subdivision ordinances afforded an opportunity to address a series of both wide‐reaching as well as specific planning issues in a comprehensive manner. Environmental Planning and Design, LLC (EPD) was hired to update these ordinances, which govern more than 70% of the County’s land area and affect over 100,000 persons. The refined zoning regulations broadened the County’s range of permitted housing types and concentrated higher densities in areas that are served by public sewer and water. EPD later developed detailed provisions overhauling all of the County’s land use / uses by special exception requirements and a detailed set of dimensional requirements to regulate density, setbacks, bufferyards, etc. A second phase of the project involved the creation of a set of highway interchange zoning overlays along the Mon‐Fayette Expressway

EPD PROJECT PORTFOLIO

Indiana County Comprehensive Planning Services Indiana, Pennsylvania

EPD PROJECT PORTFOLIO

SERVICES GIS Mapping & Analysis Natural Resource and Greenway Planning Public Engagement PURPOSE To develop a plan for establishing a cohesive greenways and open space network throughout the County. CLIENT Indiana County Department of Planning & Development

Environmental Planning and Design, LLC worked with Indiana County to complete portions of its Comprehensive Plan. The County’s agricultural and forestry industries rely upon sound resource management strategies balanced with coordinated development and infrastructure expansion. Focus included developing GIS mapping associated with proposed economic development strategy areas, existing and future land uses, transportation improvement programs, historic resources, proposed environmental stewardship, subsurface resource planning strategies. Other completed data collection and GIS mapping included sensitive natural resource environments, infrastructure service, protected/preserve agricultural land, soil associations and farmland of State-wide importance. Upon preparing its Comprehensive Recreation and Park Plan, Indiana County turned its focus towards a detailed Open Space Greenways and Trails Plan. EPD was contracted to complete this assignment by performing a thorough assessment of the County’s natural and man- made elements. This document was used to determine the most appropriate corridors and areas to be included in the Open Space, Greenway and Trails Plan. EPD prepared a detailed implementation strategy and a series of “ready-to-go” demonstration projects for which feasibility and acquisition efforts have begun.

Appendix B—Resumes of Key Staff

McMahon Associates, Inc. • Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida mcmahonassociates.com

Natasha G. Manbeck, P.E., AICP

Project Manager  

 

 

 

 

 

  

Natasha G. Manbeck, Project Manager, has 

11 years of experience in planning and 

engineering with a focus on coordinating 

land use and transportation systems.  Ms. 

Manbeck’s broad background includes 

developing local and regional transportation 

plans, preparing successful grant 

applications, managing multi‐modal 

improvement projects, and facilitating public 

meetings.  In her prior role as Director of 

Transportation Services for the Chester 

County Planning Commission, she was 

responsible for programming federal and 

state transportation funds, managing 

multiple planning grant projects, providing 

technical assistance to municipalities, and 

coordinating with the public and numerous 

transportation agencies.   

   

 

Professional Qualifications:      

Education:   

Master of City Planning, University of 

California, Berkeley, 2004 

Master of Science, Civil Engineering, 

University of California, Berkeley, 2004 

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, 

Georgia Institute of Technology, 2002 

 

Registrations:     

Professional Engineer in PA 

American Institute of Certified Planners 

 

Affiliations: 

American Planning Association, Member 

Institute of Transportation Engineers, 

Member 

Susquehanna Regional Transportation 

Partnership, Board Alternate 

 

Publication: 

Robert Cervero with G. B. Arrington, Janet 

Smith‐Heimer, Robert Dunphy, et al.  

Transit Oriented Development in the United 

States:  Experiences, Challenges, and Prospects.  

Transit Cooperative Research Program, 

August 2004 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Projects: Village Transportation Plan, Upper Uwchlan Township, PA 

Project Manager:  Developed a conceptual engineering plan for multi‐modal 

transportation improvements within the Village of Eagle.  Identified sidewalk and 

multi‐use trail facilities, streetscape enhancements, as well as traffic calming and 

access management strategies to provide regional trail connections, improve safety, 

and support access to local businesses.  Facilitated meetings with the Township’s 

Village Concept Committee, PennDOT, PA Turnpike, Chester County Planning 

Commission, and property and business owners. 

 

West Shore Bypass Reconstruction Study, PennDOT District 5‐0, PA 

Public Involvement Task Lead:  Leading stakeholder and public involvement for a 

comprehensive study of the complete reconstruction of a seven mile section of US 

422 around Reading.  Coordinating a Study Advisory Committee and Special 

Interest Group meetings with major employers, trucking interests and emergency 

responders to gather input on existing conditions and improvement alternatives.  

Also, identified key locations for traffic count data collection based on potential 

detour routes for construction related travel restrictions. 

 

West Vincent Multi‐Modal Study, West Vincent Township, PA 

Transportation Planner:   Assisted with identifying bicycle and pedestrian routes and 

appropriate improvements to support non‐motorized transportation options in this 

suburban and rural community.  Served as a facilitator at community workshops 

and the walking audit.   

 

Upper Uwchlan Township Comprehensive Plan, Upper Uwchlan Township, PA 

Transportation Planner:   Drafted the transportation element of the Comprehensive 

Plan update, including researching transportation system inventory data, 

synthesizing key issues, and drafting multi‐modal transportation recommendations 

for review and input by the planning committee and public 

 

Paoli Road Improvements Feasibility Study, Tredyffrin Township, PA 

Transportation Planner: Evaluated the existing conditions and developing concept 

plans to improve safety, enhance bicycle and pedestrian connections, reduce 

congestion, develop attractive streetscapes, and expand access to the current and 

future Paoli Train Station. Authored a memorandum on best practices for multi‐

modal transportation improvements, covering topics such as smart growth, 

complete streets, and traffic calming.  Assisted with stakeholder coordination and 

public outreach, including serving as a facilitator at the open house visioning 

workshop and during the road safety audit. 

 

Callowhill‐Chinatown North Strategic Plan, Philadelphia City Planning Commission, 

Philadelphia, PA 

Transportation Planner:  Developed transportation policies in coordination with land 

use, zoning, open space, housing, and economic development recommendations for a 

strategic district plan to better incorporate the Callowhill‐Chinatown North area with 

its surrounding neighborhoods and to attract investment to a transitioning area of 

Center City Philadelphia.  Developed roadway cross‐sections and intersection 

improvement concepts to support key commercial corridors and improve bicycle and 

pedestrian circulation. Facilitated several community workshops to gather input 

from the public. 

 

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Natasha G. Manbeck, P.E., AICP

Project Manager  

 

 

 

 

 

  

Representative projects from previous employers: 

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for FY2009, FY2011, and 

FY2013, Chester County Planning Commission, West Chester, PA 

Director of Transportation Services:  Responsible for recommending allocations of federal and state funds for regional transportation 

improvement projects as Chester County’s representative on the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s Regional 

Transportation Committee (RTC) and member of the TIP Sub‐Committee.  Additional responsibilities include managing the biennial 

update of the County’s Transportation Improvements Inventory and presentation of priority projects to the State Transportation 

Commission.  Coordinated with PennDOT, PA Turnpike, DVRPC, SEPTA, Amtrak, Transportation Management Associations, elected 

officials, municipalities, and private developers to resolve funding and design issues for numerous transportation projects, including 

US 202 Section 300 and local bridge projects.  

 

Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) Congestion Management Process (CMP) Advisory Committee, Chester 

County Planning Commission, West Chester, PA 

Director of Transportation Services:  As a member of the CMP Advisory Committee, contributed to the development of multi‐modal 

evaluation criteria aligned with Long Range Plan goals, selection of CMP corridors, and identification of appropriate strategies to 

reduce congestion for selected corridors. Also, spearheaded an evaluation of transit CMP commitments implemented in conjunction 

with the US 202 Section 300 Reconstruction and Widening project. 

 

Keystone Corridor/Paoli‐Thorndale Train Stations Technical Assistance, Chester County Planning Commission, West Chester, PA 

Project Manager: Responsible for leading a team of planners to facilitate station area planning for the Paoli, Exton, Downingtown, 

Coatesville, Parkesburg, and future Atglen train stations. Responsibilities included leading regular status meetings, coordinating 

briefings for elected officials and other stakeholders, identifying potential funding sources for transportation improvements, planning 

for bicycle and pedestrian access, interacting with the public, and developing conceptual plans for new station facilities and 

surrounding area improvements.  Worked closely with PennDOT, SEPTA, Amtrak, and municipal representatives to ensure that 

various planning and design efforts were well coordinated.  

 

Central Chester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan, Chester County Planning Commission, West Chester, PA 

Project Advisor: Responsible for guiding the planning process to develop a bicycle and pedestrian circulation plan for seven 

municipalities in the Exton, Downingtown, and West Chester area of Chester County.  Responsibilities included drafting the PennDOT 

grant application, developing the scope of work, managing the project budget, editing draft deliverables, and facilitating plan advisory 

committee meetings and public workshops. Worked with the Chester County Health Department to coordinate the transportation 

planning efforts with a public health initiative to promote safe and healthy communities.   

 

Various Multi‐Municipal Transportation Plans and Studies, Chester County Planning Commission, West Chester, PA 

Technical Advisory Committee Member:  Served as Chester County’s technical representative on steering committees for several multi‐

municipal plans and studies related to both transportation and land use. Worked closely with PennDOT, DVRPC, elected officials, 

municipal representatives, and other stakeholders to guide the planning process for numerous transportation plans and studies, 

including the Tri‐County Transportation Study: A Vision for PA Route 100, Baltimore Pike Corridor Study, US 422 Master Plan, and US 

422 Toll and Revenue Study. Responsibilities including developing recommendations for capital improvements and policies, reviewing 

key deliverables, and presenting the plan or study to stakeholders and members of the public.   

 

Various Municipal Comprehensive Plans, Chester County Planning Commission, West Chester, PA 

Director of Transportation Services:  Served as an author and technical advisor for development of the transportation element of 

Comprehensive Plans for Chester County, Malvern Borough, Kennett Square Borough, Willistown Township, and six municipalities in 

the Oxford Region. Responsibilities included developing vision and goal statements, researching transportation system inventory data, 

synthesizing key issues, and drafting multi‐modal transportation recommendations for review and input by the planning committees 

and public. 

 

McMahon Associates, Inc. • Serving the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Florida mcmahonassociates.com

Nicole R. Kline, P.E., PTOE

Deputy Project Manager 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Nicole Kline, is a Project Manager of 

McMahon Associates, Inc. where Ms. Kline 

has been involved in Transportation 

Engineering since her graduation from Penn 

State University in 2002. Ms. Kline is 

experienced in transportation engineering 

and planning, including preparation of the 

transportation elements of municipal, multi‐

municipal and County comprehensive plans, 

regional transportation studies, corridor 

studies, Pennsylvania Act 209 studies, 

PennDOT project needs analysis studies, 

PennDOT alternatives evaluations, municipal 

traffic engineering and development reviews, 

and traffic impact studies for private land 

development in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and 

Maryland. Ms. Kline is also very experienced 

with traffic operations/modeling analysis 

using a wide variety of software, including 

Synchro, SimTraffic, Highway Capacity 

Software, and VISSIM. She is also very 

knowledgeable of the requirements of 

PennDOT, DelDOT, and the Maryland State 

Highway Administration, and she is 

experienced with many types of traffic 

engineering studies used for both public and 

private sector projects, including by not 

limited to, traffic forecasting, gap studies, 

parking studies, speed and delay studies, 

travel time studies, signal and multi‐way stop 

warrant studies, auxiliary lane warrant 

analysis, traffic simulation, roundabout 

analysis and simulation, and safety studies. 

Ms. Kline has experience working with a 

variety of stakeholder groups, conducting 

workshop meetings and presenting to the 

public.   Professional Qualifications:      

Education:   

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Penn 

State University, 2002 

Registrations: 

Professional Engineer in DE, PA, MD 

Professional Traffic Operations Engineer 

Affiliations: 

Institute of Transportation Engineers 

Mid‐Atlantic Section, Institute of  

Transportation Engineers 

 

 

 

Representative Projects: 

Central Carbon County Multi‐Municipal Transportation Comprehensive Plan, 

Carbon County, PA 

Project Manager: 

Oversaw the completion of a multi‐municipal transportation comprehensive plan, 

including five municipalities. Worked with the project team, steering committee, and 

Carbon County to develop a transportation plan for all users, including motorists, 

transit, rail/freight, bicycles, and pedestrians. 

 

Union County Comprehensive Plan – Transportation Elements, Union County, PA 

Project Manager: In coordination with the project team, oversaw the development of 

the transportation elements of the countywide and three multi‐municipal 

comprehensive plans based on the sustainability key of Multi‐Modal Transportation 

Choices. Coordinated with staff at the Union County Planning Commission and 

subject municipalities on the development of the plan, and attended various 

community and public meetings.  

 

Dallas Five‐Leg Intersection Improvement Project, PennDOT District 4‐0, Dallas 

Borough, Luzerne County, PA 

Traffic Task Leader:  Estimated $3.5 million intersection improvement project, 

consisting of the construction of a single‐lane oval, five‐leg roundabout, currently in 

final design. As Traffic Task Leader, oversaw the traffic operations evaluation of 

various improvement alternatives and the completion of the safety study, as well as 

coordinated with a local Community Advisory Committee and the public during 

preliminary engineering. Oversaw the development of educational brochures 

explaining how to drive through a roundabout, and describing the safety benefits of 

roundabouts, for use in public outreach. Upon selection of the preferred alternative 

as a single‐lane, oval‐shaped, five‐leg roundabout, oversaw the completion of a 

VISSIM computer traffic simulation model for use in public outreach, illustrating not 

only vehicular traffic operations, but also pedestrians and transit,  with a bus stop 

located immediately west of the roundabout. Oversaw the completion of complex 

detour traffic operational analysis for the surrounding roadway network during 

several stages of construction for the roundabout. Developed a project webpage to 

explain the project history, alternatives evaluation, public input process, and 

preferred alternative, as well as inform the public of construction staging and 

updates throughout the project.  

 

Tri‐County Transportation Study: A Vision for PA Route 100, Chester, 

Montgomery, and Berks Counties, PA 

Senior Engineer: A comprehensive transportation, land use, and access management 

evaluation of an 11‐mile stretch of the PA Route 100 corridor spanning three 

counties, six municipalities, and two PennDOT districts was completed. 

Responsibilities included summarization of traffic data collection, future traffic 

projections based on a study of potential future land use, existing and future 

intersection capacity analysis, future intersection improvement alternatives including 

non‐traditional intersection treatments, completion of alternatives evaluation 

matrices comparing the improvement alternatives along the corridor in terms of 

measures of effectiveness and impacts.  

 

 

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Jodie L. Evans, P.E., PTOE

Traffic Engineering Lead  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jodie L. Evans, Project Manager, draws on 

over seventeen years of traffic engineering 

experience.  She has completed detailed traffic 

analyses for land development traffic impact 

studies, traffic signal operation analysis, land 

development traffic reviews, highway 

occupancy permit access design reviews, and 

various other traffic studies.  Ms. Evans has 

also assisted a number of local municipalities 

providing traffic engineering services, 

including roadway sufficiency analyses, Act 

209 traffic impact fee studies, safety and 

traffic operations evaluations, and 

transportation capital improvement planning.    

Professional Qualifications  

Education: 

Pennsylvania State University 

Master of Science, Civil Engineering 

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering 

Registrations: 

Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania 

Professional Traffic Operations Engineer 

Professional Affiliations: 

Institute of Transportation Engineers, 

Member 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Projects: 

Char‐West Comprehensive Plan, McKees Rocks Borough, Neville and Stowe 

Township, PA 

Project Engineer: Prepared the transportation section for this multi‐municipal 

comprehensive plan. The improvements recommended in this plan combined 

land use and economic development while engaging PennDOT’s Smart 

Transportation initiatives to implement context sensitive designs while improving 

pedestrian and vehicular flow.  In 2012, the Char‐West Comprehensive Plan 

received the Governor’s Award for Local Government Excellence for innovative 

planning and sound land use practices.   

South Fayette Comprehensive Plan, South Fayette Township, Allegheny County—

Project Manager: McMahon  assisted  EPD  and  the  Township  to  determine  the 

recommended roadway and intersections improvements due to development in 

the Township over the next 20 years.   

Transportation Impact Fee Studies, Cumberland and Straban Townships, Adams 

County, PA;  Bethel Township and South Heidelberg Township, Berks County, PA;  

East Hanover Township, Dauphin County, PA; South Fayette Township, Allegheny 

County, PA       

Project Manager/Lead Project Engineer:  Prepared Act 209 Roadway Sufficiency 

Analysis and Transportation Capital Improvement Programs for five 

municipalities in central Pennsylvania and one in western Pennsylvania.  

Cumulatively, Ms. Evans analyzed over 138 intersections considering future 

growth and development and presented analysis to the Act 209 Committees.  

Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) Review Assistance Open‐end Contract, 

PennDOT District 8‐0, Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, 

Lebanon, Perry and York Counties, PA  

Senior Project Engineer: As part of an open‐end contract, provided HOP review 

assistance to PennDOT District 8‐0 in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, 

Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York Counties, PA.  Reviews included field 

reviews of HOP applications, traffic impact study reviews, construction plan 

reviews of HOP applications, drainage reviews, utility reviews, traffic signal 

plan reviews, applicant/engineer correspondence and project meetings.    

Township Traffic Engineer, Cumberland, Hamiltonban, Huntington and Straban 

Townships, Adams County, PA;  South Heidelberg Township, Berks County, PA; 

Penn and West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, PA; East Hanover 

Township, Dauphin County, PA; Windsor Township, York County, PA 

Project Manager: Ms. Evans conducts municipal traffic reviews of Traffic Impact 

Studies, Traffic Signal Warrant Analyses, Land Development and Highway 

Occupancy Permit Plans on an open‐end or sub‐consultant basis for these 

Townships.  Ms. Evans also attends public meetings as requested, providing 

expert testimony when needed, and represents the Townships at meetings with 

developers, County and PennDOT representatives.   

Gettysburg Road Transportation Development District (TDD) Study, Lower 

Allen and Upper Allen Townships, Cumberland County, PA  

Project Manager:  Conducted a TDD Study in accordance with Act 47 for 

Gettysburg Rd and Industrial Ave located south of Wesley Drive (S.R. 2021).  The 

scope of work included data collection, capacity analysis, conceptual design/cost 

estimates, TDD impact fee calculation and a report to summarize the results. 

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John J. Yurick, P.E., PTOE, PTP

Bicycle and Pedestrian Lead 

 

 

 

 

 

  

John J. Yurick, P.E., PTOE, PTP, has been 

involved in Traffic Engineering and 

Planning since 1996 having completed 

projects in both Pennsylvania and Delaware.  

He has completed detailed traffic 

engineering analyses for roadway/ 

intersection improvement projects, corridor 

studies, municipal‐wide studies and 

feasibility studies. Public involvement and 

engagement has been a key component in 

many of Mr. Yurick’s projects.  He also 

assists a number of local area municipalities 

providing on‐call transportation engineering 

and planning services, including safety 

studies, traffic control warrant studies, 

operational and circulation studies, Act 209 

traffic impact fee studies, successful grant 

writing, capital improvement planning, and 

transportation planning. Mr. Yurick has also 

prepared land development traffic impact 

studies for various private and public land 

development projects for residential, retail, 

institutional, recreational, transit‐oriented 

development, and mixed‐use developments.   

   

Professional Qualifications 

     

Education:   

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, 

Florida Institute of Technology, 1996 

 

Registrations/Certifications:     

Professional Engineer in PA, DE 

Professional Traffic Operations Engineer 

Professional Transportation Planner 

 

Affiliations: 

Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), 

Member 

ITE – Transportation Planning Curriculum 

Planning Committee, Past Member 

Mid‐Atlantic Section of the Transportation 

Engineers, Member 

American Planning Association, Member 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Projects: 

West Vincent Township Multi‐Modal Transportation Study, West Vincent Township, 

Chester County, PA 

Project Manager: Led a multi‐modal study to evaluate the potential to make this rural 

community more accommodating for bicycle and pedestrian travel and identify 

opportunities for future transit opportunities.  Bicycling and pedestrian facilities were 

recommended in keeping with the rural character of the community and provided a 

variety of facilities types.  Close collaboration with a project task force throughout the 

study, two community workshops to solicit public input, and a walking tour 

highlighted the public engagement process for the project.   

Overbrook Farms Neighborhood Transportation Study, Philadelphia, PA 

Project Manager:  Completed a neighborhood transportation study that addressed 

traffic congestion issues, cut‐through traffic problems, speeding, pedestrian safety 

and parking concerns.  Due to a limited project budget, the project team utilized a 

unique study approach that relied on community input, including a community 

charrette, a walking tour, a public presentation, and regular collaboration with the 

community’s study advisory committee and the City Street’s Department in order to 

identify specific problems and preliminary solutions before conducting data 

collection and traffic analyses.  Both short‐term and long‐term transportation 

recommendations were provided to assist the community in prioritizing 

improvements and identifying potential funding sources.   

Paoli Road Improvement Feasibility Study & Public Involvement Project, Tredyffrin 

Township, PA 

Project Manager:  Evaluating the existing and future multi‐modal needs of the Paoli 

area in order improve current conditions and access to the Paoli Intermodal Center 

and proposed new development through a comprehensive engineering/planning 

study and public participation program.  The project includes evaluating existing and 

future vehicular and pedestrian facilities and operations, performing a 

roadway/pedestrian safety audit, and developing multi‐modal improvement 

alternatives and conceptual improvement plans.    

Northern Chester County Gateway Master Plan, North Coventry Township, PA 

Project Manager:  Developed the transportation elements of a land use and 

transportation master plan that involved a coordinated approach toward 

accommodating future traffic demands, by identifying capacity improvements, better 

access management strategies, safety issues and countermeasures, and pedestrian 

connectivity improvements.  The improvement recommendations were developed 

collaboratively with the Township Land Planner, a project task force, and various 

stakeholders in order to maintain and enhance the overall Township vision for the 

study area.    

Malin Road Extension Feasibility Study, Malvern Borough and East Whiteland 

Township, PA 

Traffic Task Leader: Responsible for the traffic evaluation of the study alternatives 

for the extension of a local roadway to provide better multi‐modal access to the 

Borough.  The study also considered the benefits and impacts of transit‐oriented 

design for redevelopment within the Borough.  The study included public 

involvement, field views and project meetings with the Study Advisory 

Committee. 

 

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James J. Kouch, P.E. 

Highway and Design Lead 

 

 

 

 

 

  

James (Jamie) J. Kouch, P.E., Project 

Manager, has 11 years civil/highway 

engineering experience, including state 

highway, municipal roadway and 

transportation enhancement projects. The 

transportation enhancement projects include 

sidewalk/pedestrian facility improvements, 

trail design, streetscape design, parking 

improvements and traffic calming.  Jamie’s 

responsibilities involve horizontal and 

vertical design, pavement design, utility 

coordination, traffic control/detour plans, 

construction plans preparation, 

specifications, permitting and construction 

engineering.   

  

Professional Qualifications 

Education:   

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Drexel 

University, 2003 

  

Professional Registrations: 

Professional Engineer in PA 

  

Affiliations:  

American Society of Highway Engineers 

American Society of Civil Engineers 

Drexel University College of  

Engineering Alumni Association (COEAA) 

International Municipal Signal  

Association (IMSA) ‐ Certification‐ Work 

Zone Safety 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Projects 

Swarthmore Roundabout Intersection Improvement Project, Swarthmore Borough, 

PA  

Project Manager: Responsible for project management, budget, property owner 

coordination, overseeing geometric and drainage design, and utility coordination for 

a single‐lane roundabout at SR 0320, Rutgers Avenue, Station Square East, and 

Fieldhouse Lane.  The project will improve the safety and operation of the 

intersection and increase bicycle and pedestrian access to the college, SEPTA 

Regional Rail Station, and the Borough’s commercial business district. 

  

SR 2016 Maple Avenue Roadway Improvement Project, Upper Southampton 

Township, PA 

Project Manager: This project included the design of roadway widening for auxiliary 

lanes, sidewalk and ADA compliant ramp improvements, a new school zone flasher 

system, and major storm drainage improvements associated with the construction of 

a new elementary school in the Centennial School District.  Coordinated all design 

efforts with PennDOT, the Township Engineer and Centennial School District. 

  

Edge Hill Road (SR 2034) Sidewalk Project, Abington Township, PA  

Project Engineer:  This project included the addition of 2,600 linear feet of sidewalk 

and associated drainage improvements along this Urban Collector. Responsibilities 

include overseeing all technical aspects involving the sidewalk design, storm sewer 

design, and preparation of construction plans, specifications, and estimates package.  

  

Sycamore Street Streetscape Improvement Project, Newtown Township, PA  

Engineer:  Assisted in plan preparation for PennDOT’s Design Field View and PS&E 

submissions, as well as streetscape plans, lighting plans, and pavement marking and 

signing plans to create a more pedestrian friendly environment, on‐street parking 

and improve overall traffic flow throughout the corridor.  Responsible for bid 

document coordination during letting process through PennDOT’s ECMS system. 

  

Transportation Engineering Feasibility Study for the Relocation of the 

Northbound Lanes of SR 0272, West Lampeter and Pequea Townships, Lancaster County, 

PA 

Engineer: This study evaluated the feasibility of relocating the northbound lanes of SR 

0272 with the existing southbound lanes to encourage the revitalization of the Village 

of Willow Street. Traffic analysis, engineering concepts, environmental evaluation, 

cost estimates and a project implementation plan were completed. Throughout the 

study, the project teams met regularly with a steering committee to present the study 

findings, identify an improvement plan to address the needs of the local community 

and ensure a thorough evaluation of the benefits and impacts associated with the 

recommended highway improvements. Responsible for engineering concept design, 

feasibility report and cost estimates. Coordinated all feasibility study efforts with 

Township Steering Committee and the Lancaster County Planning Commission. 

 

 

 

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Joanne M. Haracz, AICP 

Intermodal Lead 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Joanne M. Haracz, AICP, Senior Project 

Manager has more than 30 years of 

experience in transportation and 

environmental planning, impact assessment, 

and permitting. As a Senior Project Manager, 

she has substantial experience managing 

large multi‐discipline projects, such as 

Corridor Studies and Environmental Impact 

Studies for various transportation modes, 

including highway, transit, rail and aviation 

projects.   She has been involved in all stages 

of project development including feasibility 

studies, alternatives analysis, environmental 

analysis, permitting, design, and 

construction.  Ms. Haracz is experienced in 

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 

5309 New Starts Alternatives Analysis and 

Federal (NEPA) and State environmental 

impact review procedures. Ms. Haracz is also 

experienced in wetland delineation 

methodologies and regulatory procedures, 

and has successfully obtained permits for a 

number of public infrastructure projects and 

commercial developments.  She has 

participated in a number of commuter rail 

/intermodal facility projects, including the 

development of Transit‐Oriented 

Development (TOD) plans for the station 

areas.  In addition, Ms. Haracz has 

experience in public participation, and has 

served as liaison to the community and 

public agencies on many projects. 

 

 

 Professional Qualifications:      

Education:   

Master of Regional Planning, University of 

Massachusetts, Amherst, 1981 

B.S., Biology, Boston College, 1975 

Registrations:     

American Institute of Certified Planners 

(#6745) 

Affiliations: 

American Planning Association 

Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS)  

Planning Board (Norton, MA), Chairperson 

Norton Master Plan Steering Committee, 

Chairperson 

Years with McMahon:  1 year  

Representative Projects: 

MBTA Key Bus Route Improvement Program, Massachusetts Bay Transportation 

Authority (MBTA), Greater Boston, MA 

Project Manager:  Responsible for construction oversight to enhance bus service along 

fifteen MBTA Key Bus Routes. Improvements to reduce travel times, improve 

operations and ADA accessibility, and provide opportunities for rider amenities, 

such as curb extensions, sidewalk improvements, bus shelters, benches, signage 

upgrades, and bus stop relocation and elimination are included in the design.   

EZRide Shuttle Service Phase III Study, Charles River TMA, Cambridge, MA 

Senior Transportation Planner:  Assisting the Charles River Transportation 

Management Association (CRTMA) in evaluation of its EZRide private shuttle 

service in Cambridge MA. Analyzing existing issues and opportunities for EZRide 

shuttle service serving 2,400 passengers per day, with an eye toward identifying 

priorities and goals to inform decision‐making for future service operations. 

Responsibilities include the development of a passenger survey, analysis of ridership 

data, evaluation of future ridership potential, and developing recommendations for 

short‐term and long‐term service improvements.   

Representative Projects from Previous Employers: 

Freight Rail Improvement Project, Rhode Island Department of Transportation 

(RIDOT), Quonset Point/Davisville to Central Falls, RI  

Environmental Manager:  Responsible for managing the alternative alignment 

screening process and the Environmental Impact Statement/Major Investment Study 

to provide a third freight track and double‐stack clearance in the Northeast Corridor, 

between Quonset Point/Davisville and Central Falls, RI which obtained a joint 

Record of Decision (ROD) from FRA and FHWA.  Also responsible for developing 

the permitting strategy and preparing permit applications for each of the project’s 

construction contracts, including a RI DEM Application to Alter Freshwater 

Wetlands, US Army Corps of Engineers 404 permit, and a RIPDES dewatering 

discharge permit, which had a total value of $250 million.  

North Shore Transit Improvement Study, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 

(MBTA), Revere/Salem, MA 

Environmental Task Manager:  Responsible for technical oversight of a NEPA‐

compliant Environmental Impact Study (EIS) in accordance with FTA guidelines that 

evaluated transit improvements and alternative alignments for a 9‐mile extension of 

a rapid transit line to Lynn and Salem.  Key issues include wetland impacts 

associated with expansion of the rail corridor through the Rumney Marsh, a state‐

designated Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) and land use and 

economic development impacts associated with new rapid transit service and station‐

area development.  

Portland North Alternative Modes Transportation Study, Maine Department of 

Transportation (MaineDOT), Portland, ME 

Planning Manager:  Responsible for a study evaluating bus and commuter rail 

alternatives for service between Portland‐Brunswick, Portland‐Lewiston/Auburn, 

and/or Portland‐Yarmouth to address traffic congestion and mobility needs within 

the region in accordance with FTA Alternatives Analysis guidelines.  Land use and 

economic development was also a factor in selection of the preferred alternative. 

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Christopher G. Seaman, P.E., CBSI

Bridge and Structures Lead 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Christopher Seaman, P.E., has experience 

in the design of both pre‐stressed concrete 

and steel bridges since 1999. His 

responsibilities have included the 

superstructure design, substructure design, 

and seismic design of both multiple and 

single span bridges throughout 

Pennsylvania. Mr. Seaman also has 

extensive experience in both the layout and 

design of both retaining walls and sound 

walls. Additional experience includes NBIS 

bridge inspections, sign inspections, sound 

wall & retaining wall inspections and shop 

drawing review.   

 

Professional Qualifications:      

Education:   

Master of Science, Civil/Structural  

Engineering, Villanova University, 2007 

Bachelor of Science, Civil/Structural  

Engineering, Villanova University, 1999 

 

Registrations:     

Professional Engineer in PA, NJ, MD, VA, FL 

Certified Bridge Safety Inspector 

 

Professional Affiliations:     

American Society of Civil Engineers, 

Member 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Projects: 

Chestnut Street Bridge Replacement, Borough of Downingtown, Chester County PA 

Bridge Project Engineer:  Engineer responsible for the design of a 170’‐0” long, 45’‐0” 

wide three span structure over Amtrak and Norfolk Southern Railroads. The 

superstructure consists of a single span of prestressed adjacent box beams along 

with 2 spans of spread box beams supported on MSE abutments and hammerhead 

piers. The project required close coordination with both railroads to meet their 

design specifications and construction requirements.  

 

Brandywine Trail over East Branch of Brandywine Creek, East Brandywine 

Township, Chester County, PA 

Bridge Project Engineer: Engineer responsible for the design of the replacement of a 

60’‐0” single‐span bridge that carries a pedestrian trail (Brandywine Trail) over the 

East Branch of Brandywine Creek.  The typical trail section includes a 10 foot wide 

trail with 1 foot shoulders on each side. The proposed design consisted of four steel 

I‐beams, timber deck, timber railing and protective fencing utilizing PennDOT’s 

BLC Standards.  

 

S.R. 0415, Sec. 303 over Toby Creek, PennDOT District 4‐0, Luzerne County, PA 

Project Manager: As structural project manager, responsible for the preliminary and 

final design for a cast‐in‐place culvert wingwall replacement as part of an estimated 

$3.5 million dollar “Dallas 5‐Leg” intersection improvement project.  The project 

tasks include environmental studies/clearance, utility coordination, preliminary 

engineering, final design, post construction storm water management design, 

permitting and preparation of construction plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E 

package). 

 

S.R. 1008, Section 02B over Bushkill Creek, PennDOT District 5‐0, Northampton 

County, PA  

Senior Project Engineer: Engineer responsible for the design of an 82’‐0” long single 

span prestressed concrete bridge.  The bridge was 31’‐6 1/2” wide and the 

substructures were skewed 80 degrees.  The Design consisted of five prestressed 

concrete box beams and two full height concrete cantilever abutments on spread 

footings.  The design was accomplished using PENNDOT’s BRADD program.  The 

construction cost for the project was approximately $1.5 million dollars. 

 

MBTA Key Bus Route Improvement Program, Massachusetts Bay Transportation 

Authority (MBTA), Greater Boston, MA 

Structural Engineer: Prepared detailed construction plans and cost estimates for the 

design of two bus shelter foundations, based on concept designs for a standard and a 

narrow depth shelter.  Bus shelters were proposed for installation at multiple bus 

stops on fifteen of the MBTA’s highest ridership and frequency routes. Provided 

construction phase services including review of the final shelter design shop 

drawings and verification of loads used in the design calculations, coordination with 

the shelter manufacturer, and review of the concrete mix proposed for the 

foundation.   

 

 

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Matthew M. Kozsuch, P.E.

Signals and ITS Lead 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Matthew Kozsuch, P.E. is the Mid‐Atlantic 

Manager for Intelligent Transportation 

System (ITS) and Traffic Signal Projects with 

McMahon Associates, Inc.  He is in charge of 

managing the firm’s $3.6 million Traffic 

Signal and Safety Services contract with 

PennDOT District 6‐0 as well as other 

contracts.  His duties include managing 

quality control, project budgets, time 

schedules, and staff/resource allocation, as 

well as acting as primary contact for 

McMahon Associates clientele.  His 

engineering experience includes design and 

implementation of fiber optic and wireless 

traffic signal control systems, PennDOT 

PS&E traffic signal upgrade and design 

projects, capacity and progression analysis of 

roadways, design calculations and warrant 

analysis in accordance with state and federal 

guidelines, and serving as a municipal traffic 

engineer. 

 

 

 

 

Professional Qualifications:      

Education:   

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering,  

Penn State University, 1994 

Master of Business Administration,  

Management, Temple University, 2008 

Registrations:     

Professional Engineer in PA, NJ, MD 

Affiliations: 

Institute of Transportation Engineers, 

Member 

Intelligent Transportation Society of PA,  

Past President  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Projects: 

S.R. 0030, Lancaster Avenue Signal System (22 intersections), Radnor Township, 

Delaware County, PA 

Project Manager:  Responsible for PS&E package preparation and approval to 

modernize signal equipment and install a traffic responsive closed loop system at 22 

intersections to the east and west of I‐476, including the I‐476 interchange ramps. 

Design challenges included ADA ramp design, fiber optic cable design, and 

integration of the proposed system with PennDOT’s Regional Traffic Management 

Center. 

 

Traffic Signal Retiming Initiative, City of Philadelphia, PA 

Project Manager: $700,000 traffic signal retiming initiative in the City of Philadelphia.  

Responsible for overseeing engineering project to optimize traffic flow at over 600 

intersections in the city.  Duties include acting as primary client contact and 

preparing detailed budgets and scopes of work for data collection, traffic analysis, 

submission packages, and final studies.  Responsible for coordinating a team of three 

engineering firms. 

 

Traffic Signal and Safety Services Contract, PennDOT District 6‐0 

Project Manager: Current five‐year $3.6 million open‐end contract to assist PennDOT 

District 6‐0 with all aspects of traffic signals and safety studies including, but not 

limited to design and plan preparation, plan reviews, capacity analysis, specification 

writing, construction inspections, permit compliance inspections, training of 

Department personnel, staffing of qualified personnel at the District office, etc.  Also 

managed special assignments such as re‐writing and maintaining of the District’s 

Signal Asset Management System software, signal plans for rail at‐grade crossings, 

and preparation of signal communication guidelines for District signal projects. 

 

Traffic and ITS Open End Contract, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission  

Project Manager:  Recently completed $750,000 engineering services contract for the 

commission to assist with ITS and traffic engineering needs including such tasks as 

fog system alternatives analysis, HAR location study, developing ITS standard 

drawings for field devices (CCTV, VMS, RWIS, HAR, etc.), traffic counts, temporary 

traffic signal design, pavement marking and signing plans.  

 

Traffic Engineering Open End (E01040), PennDOT BHSTE (via Gannett Fleming) 

Project Manager:  Work order to develop new and updated PennDOT policies and 

publications for statewide traffic signal permitting, traffic signal design (Publication 

149 update) automated red light enforcement (ARLE) location selection, grant policy 

for distributing ARLE revenues, and traffic signal retiming program. 

 

Township‐wide (various S.R.s) Advanced Traffic Management System PS&E 

Package, Towamencin Township, Montgomery County, PA (22 intersections) 

Project Manager:  Oversight of state‐of‐the‐art traffic signal design project for fiber 

optic closed loop system including intelligent transportation system elements such 

as incident detection with signal system override, and an expandable self‐healing 

ring fiber optic cable communication system.  Project construction budget of $1.2 

million.  Responsible for plan preparation, quality control, design staff, project 

design budget, permit approvals, and coordination with approving agencies. 

 

 

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Christopher J. Williams, P.E.

Associate‐in‐Charge and QA/QC Officer 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chris Williams, P.E. is a Vice President of 

the firm and General Manager of our Exton, 

Chester County, PA office.  Mr. Williams has 

been involved in comprehensive 

transportation engineering and planning 

since 1991 with an emphasis on smart 

transportation concepts as related to 

sustainable/ multi‐modal transportation 

projects. During this time he has conducted 

numerous traffic engineering assignments 

and traffic planning studies, ranging from 

land development traffic impact studies, 

parking studies, municipal and regional 

traffic planning studies, Act 209 traffic 

impact fee studies, preparation of roadway 

concept improvement plans, traffic signal 

operations analysis, land development traffic 

reviews, PennDOT highway occupancy 

permit access design reviews, and various 

other traffic studies.  Mr. Williams also 

assists a number of Pennsylvania 

municipalities providing traffic engineering 

review and support services, and he has 

given presentations to numerous 

Pennsylvania municipalities and provided 

expert witness testimony regarding traffic 

engineering.    Professional Qualifications    

Education:   

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, 

University of Delaware, 1991   

Registrations:     

Professional Engineer in PA   

Affiliations: 

Institute of Transportation Engineers— 

Mid‐ Atlantic Section and Mid‐Colonial 

District 

Transportation Management Association of 

Chester County, Chair, Board of Directors 

Chester County Engineers   

Presentations:     

“Highway Occupancy Permits Process/TIS 

Guidelines”, 2010 Penn State University 

Traffic Engineering and Safety Conference 

“Consultant Perspective on Traffic Impact 

Studies & PennDOT Highway Occupancy 

Permits”, 2007 Penn State University Traffic 

Engineering and Safety Conference 

Representative Projects: 

Municipal Traffic Engineer, Various Townships in PA 

Project Manager: Serves as the appointed traffic engineer, or provided traffic 

engineering/planning services for several Philadelphia‐area municipalities.  The 

services include municipal traffic planning studies, development of capital 

transportation improvement programs, preparation of conceptual improvement 

plans, safety/accident studies, land development/access plan reviews, parking 

studies, funding/grant applications, and expert witness testimony.  Past and 

current municipalities include Upper Uwchlan Township, East Whiteland 

Township, New Garden Township, and West Bradford Township.  

Municipal Comprehensive Plans, Several Municipalities in PA 

Project Manager/Associate‐in‐Charge: Prepared the transportation section for the 

comprehensive plans of several local municipalities, as follows: Upper Uwchlan 

Township, West Brandywine Township, Honey Brook Township, Radnor 

Township, East Whiteland Township, and Londonderry Township. This work 

included evaluation of the road functional classifications, inventory of the 

existing transportation system and identification of current design and safety 

deficiencies, recommendation of needed capacity and safety transportation 

improvements, and identification of multi‐modal transportation facilities and 

future opportunities.  

Union County Comprehensive Plan, Union County, PA 

Associate‐in‐Charge: Directed the development of a County‐wide comprehensive 

plan, as well as three concurrent multi‐municipal regional comprehensive plans 

within the County. The project included data collection, review of previously 

completed studies in the area, inventory of existing roadway conditions, existing 

and future traffic volume projections and capacity/level‐of‐service analysis, crash 

history analysis, multi‐modal transportation opportunities and needs, and 

downtown parking opportunities and needs.   

Tri‐County Transportation Study: A Vision for PA Route 100, Delaware 

Regional Planning Commission, Chester, Montgomery, and Berks Counties, PA 

Associate‐in‐Charge: A comprehensive transportation, land use, and access 

management evaluation of an 11‐mile stretch of the PA Route 100 corridor 

spanning three counties, six municipalities, and two PennDOT districts was 

completed. Responsibilities included providing overall quality 

control/assurance for the study, as well as facilitating and presenting study 

findings and recommendations at the agency and study advisory committee 

meetings and public outreach forums. This study was selected by MASITE for 

the 2009 Planning Project of the Year.   

Regional Area Transportation Feasibility and Design Study, West Chester 

Regional Planning Commission, Chester County, PA 

Associate‐in‐Charge: Transportation improvement alternatives were identified to 

improve circulation for the areas southwest of West Chester to/from U.S. Route 

202, with the objective to balance the traffic, community needs, land use and 

environmental impacts. This project also examined the feasibility of expanding 

the U.S. Route 202/U.S. Route 322 interchange to allow access to and from the 

north and west. This project involved close coordination with eight 

participating municipalities, a stakeholders committee, and two public outreach 

meetings. 

Andrew JG Schwartz, AICP CUD, RLA, LEED®AP Managing Principal

Professional Experience: 1989 - present Environmental Planning & Design, LLC

Education: 1989 Penn State University -Bachelors in Landscape Architecture 1994 University of Michigan -Masters in Urban and Regional Planning

Registrations: American Institute of Certified Planners Registered Landscape Architect in PA and OH LEED® AP Professional Memberships: American Society of Landscape Architects American Planning Association The Urban Land Institute Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society

Affiliations: Member of Pittsburgh Trails Advisory Group South Side Local Development Company Board Member Former member of the City of Pittsburgh Contextual Design Advisory Panel (CDAP) Former Adjunct Professor: Pittsburgh’s Chatham University Landscape Architectural Professional

Practice Pittsburgh Inaugural Green Infrastructure

Charrette

Speaking Engagements: 2014,2012, 2011, 2010 Pennsylvania Planning Association Conference 2014 Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana Planning Association 2013 Pennsylvania State Association of Townships Annual Conference 2013 National Working Waterfronts & Waterways Symposium 2013 American Planning Association National Conference 2012 ThinkBike Workshop Invited Consultant 2012 Shippensburg University Symposium on Designing Healthy Communities 2010 NARRP National Conference 2007 Pennsylvania Land Conservation 2006 ESRI International GIS User Conference 2006 Pennsylvania Greenway Conference 2006 Western Pennsylvania Trails Symposium 2003 and 2005 PA GIS Conferences

Through his 25 years of practice, Mr. Schwartz’s practical experience with the public sector includes assisting planning agencies, commissions and stakeholder groups to assess capacities, to explore planning alternatives, to evaluate the trade-offs and to define viable solutions. Mr. Schwartz extensively utilizes GIS and other advanced technologies to prepare comprehensive plans, regional resource/conservation efforts, corridor initiatives, economic feasibility studies as well as related land development initiatives. AJ understands that information, facts, vision and consensus are the essential elements in developing comprehensive plans and revitalization strategies. He has been a contributor to the preparation of more than fifty zoning and subdivision ordinances and comprehensive plans. He is one of Pennsylvania’s pioneers in integrating LEED® standards, sustainability principles and form-based aspects into existing ordinances. Mr. Schwartz specializes in facilitating community and region-wide charrettes and multi-day project workshops. Civic input is essential to formulating implementation strategies that benefit both public and private sectors.

EPD RESUMES

 

Carolyn Yagle brings more than 16 years experience in recognizing the relationships of land use regulations, community planning, development, economics, infrastructure assessments and civic amenity design. Ms. Yagle understands how these factors can influence design and policy decisions at the local and regional scales. With experience in working with municipal leaders, municipal staff and the general public, she recognizes the importance of presenting analyses based on facts so informed decisions can be made. Consequently, Carolyn promotes a number of key characteristics which enable projects to be as successful innovation in thought, remaining objective, and pursuing actions with cooperative commitment.

Carolyn serves as a Project Director for numerous public planning projects including the development of zoning and subdivision ordinances, comprehensive land use plans, corridor studies, economic development strategies, natural resource assessments and greenway initiatives. Ms. Yagle specializes in data analysis, policy formulation and consensus building for local and regional planning and policy initiatives. As part of these activities, Carolyn also manages the preparation and facilitation of presentations, charrettes and community workshops.

Carolyn E. Yagle, AICP, RLA Associate

EPD RESUMES

Professional Experience: 1997 - present Environmental Planning & Design, LLC 1996 - US Department of Agriculture Natural Resource and Conservation Service Internship (WV) 1995 - Universidad de Guanajuato

Guanajuato, Mexico Architecture Exchange

Education: West Virginia University, Summa Cum

Laude -Bachelors of Science in Landscape

Architecture -University Honors Program

Registrations: Registered Landscape Architect in PA American Institute of Certified Planners Professional Memberships: American Society of Landscape Architects American Planning Association Awards: West Virginia University’s Order of Augusta-Highest award given for scholarship, leadership and service Other Information: 2013 Local Government Academy

Educational Seminar: How to Put Together a Suite of Ordinances to Protect Neighborhood Quality

2013, 2012, 2011 University of Pittsburgh Land Use Law Class Invited Lecturer

2011, 2010 and 2007 Pennsylvania Planning Association Conference Presenter

Invited Consultant 2012 ThinkBike Workshop Green Ribbon Committee Member for City

of Pittsburgh’s Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Open Space Initiative

Former Member of the City of Pittsburgh Contextual Design Advisory Panel

EPD Charrette/Workshop/Public Meeting Organizer Facilitator for 18 project clients (average) per year

2010 Indiana County Infill Workshop Speaker

Jonathan D. Stilan Jon is an Associate with EPD and is the group leader of Active Design. Through his experience with the firm, Jon has developed specialized skills in environmental design, particularly related to pedestrian and cyclist recreation, safety and wellness. The blending of the active design philosophy and the principles of sustainability allow Jon to work with communities to enhance their quality of life and expand their civic investments through the implementation of public amenities, particularly as related to streetscapes, plazas, parks and trails. Jon received his Bachelors in Landscape Architecture from the State University of New York—College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

EPD RESUMES

John Douglass John Douglass is the GIS professional at EPD with 20 years of experience. His experience in GIS projects spans numerous corridor studies, compre-hensive plans, greenway plans, master site plans, and natural infrastruc-ture plans. Projects include municipal, county and regional using Microsta-tion, GeoPak, ArcMap, ArcView, ArcGIS, Spatial Analyst, and other GIS/CADD packages. Mr. Douglass graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering and Gateway Tech-nical Institute with an A.S. in Drafting and Design Technology.

Jennifer Cristobal Jen is a Planner and Landscape Designer at EPD with 5 years of experi-ence in community planning, urban design and landscape architecture. She has prepared downtown master plans, feasibility studies and comprehen-sive plans, analyzing communities and engaging in community outreach to create tailored strategies for boroughs, townships and counties. Such pro-jects include: Aspinwall Riverfront Park, Mt. Lebanon Comprehensive Plan, Altoona Comprehensive Plan and York Township Comprehensive Plan. She received her Masters of Landscape Architecture from Chatham Univer-sity and a BA in Urban Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.

Thomas Cenna, LEED® AP, RLA Thomas Cenna is a LEED® accredited professional and registered Land-scape Architect and has 14 years of planning and design experience. In addition to having served as Planning Commission member in his local community, Thomas has worked on a wide variety of municipal planning and construction projects types. Projects have included: Aspinwall River-front Park, Fort McIntosh Elementary School and Oakmont Riverside Park Master Plan. He received his BS in Landscape Architecture from The Pennsylvania State University.