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establishing unit prices. An escalation factor can be added to
<br />the overall cost once the anticipated construction schedule is
<br />determined.
<br />CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
<br />Implementation of a planned facility can be the most
<br />challenging aspect of a project. Alta staff are committed to
<br />providing design support services throughout the bid and
<br />construction phase of a project. Assistance during the bid
<br />phase will include providing responses to bidder(s) questions
<br />and issuing addenda as needed. During the construction
<br />phase, we would assist the City in responding to RFIs, review
<br />and approve contractor change orders, I eview and approve
<br />working and shop drawings, and help resolve discrepancies
<br />in the contract documents upon request of the Resident
<br />Engineer.
<br />SIGNING AND STRIPING
<br />Alta can develop signing and striping plans that conform to
<br />local standards and requirements, while remaining flexible for
<br />any level of complexity. As an active transportation firm, we
<br />bring an edge by expanding on existing design standards and
<br />guidance to provide accessible facilities for bicyclists, more
<br />comfortable and organized conflict points, and clarity with
<br />regards to driver and bicyclist expectations.
<br />LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN
<br />Landscape architecture and urban design at Alta represents
<br />a comprehensive and integrated approach to design. It is our
<br />way of infusing network and corridor design that engages
<br />with land use, circulation, open space, and resiliency. We
<br />design the physical form that articulates our work and use
<br />our unique expertise in public space design and placemaking
<br />to strengthen the identities of cities, towns, and corridors,
<br />while making them more livable, people -focused, and vibrant.
<br />We understand the opportunities, challenges, funding and
<br />management mechanisms, and maintenance standards
<br />specific to developing public space in urban, suburban, and
<br />rural areas. Our specialties include:
<br />• Parks and urban spaces
<br />• Complete Streets
<br />Green infrastructure and best management practices
<br />(BMPs)
<br />Wayfinding, gateway, and signage systems
<br />GREENWAYS AND TRAILS
<br />Alta is the nation's leading firm specializing in the planning
<br />and design of trail and pathway facilities and systems, and
<br />has studied, planned, designed, and implemented more than
<br />9,000 miles of bikeways, walkways, and trails.
<br />We are experienced with addressing technical and
<br />community issues and objectives associated with pathways
<br />and regional trails, such as meeting applicable standards,
<br />serving intended users, and incorporating stakeholder
<br />feedback throughout the planning and design process.
<br />Alta authored or helped prepare many of the design and
<br />best practice guidelines used nationally to develop bicycle,
<br />pedestrian, and trail facilities. We help cities enhance
<br />greenway projects with the following:
<br />Reduction of conflicts at complicated intersections
<br />• Transitions between on- and off -road sections and sidewalk
<br />facilities
<br />• Mitigated impacts in sensitive environmental and
<br />constrained areas
<br />Aesthetic enhancements
<br />Site security elements
<br />Maintenance and management
<br />SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
<br />Streetscape and landscape elements have the ability to
<br />strengthen and promote the identity of a community or
<br />corridor. Alta uses a sustainable design approach to develop
<br />concepts that integrate best management practices, green
<br />infrastructure, and durable materials. Alta selects native
<br />and adapted plants specifically for each project's local
<br />climate and design irrigation systems with weather -based
<br />irrigation controllers that are automatic and self-adjusting.
<br />We blend ecological function with landscape aesthetics by
<br />incorporating green infrastructure elements such as pervious
<br />pavement, vegetated bio-swales, vertical green screens,
<br />and trees. We incorporate these elements into medians,
<br />parkways, curb extensions, and park spaces. We advance
<br />planting, grading, and irrigation concepts plans that conserve
<br />water resources and require low maintenance to create
<br />enriching and ultimately durable landscapes.
<br />TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
<br />Alta's traffic engineering skills offer a perspective that goes
<br />beyond designing for vehicle use. We consider public transit,
<br />delivery vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians in our projects.
<br />Our backgrounds and experiences are fully rooted in the
<br />fundamentals of traditional traffic engineering principles and
<br />services, including:
<br />• Safety analyses of intersections or networks
<br />• Traffic calming studies and designs
<br />Traffic impact analyses
<br />• Traffic signal designs, including High -Intensity Activated
<br />Crosswalks Beacons (HAWK) and Rectangular Rapid -
<br />Flashing Beacons (RRFB)
<br />Parking studies
<br />• Site plan access and parking layout development
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