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Traffic Calming, National Expert Mr. Brown, who co-authored the US Traffic Calming Manual, has led the firm's efforts in creating citywide traffic calming programs (more than 15) and developing plans for individual neighborhoods (more than 25). This includes the largest traffic calming project in the US (Downtown Sacramento) and award - winning programs from Ithaca, NY to Ft. Bragg, CA. Truck Safety, Beverly Hills Mr. Brown was the principal investigator on behalf of the City of Beverly Hills in developing remedies to enhance safety for trucks on their steep residential streets. A series of fatal collisions led the City to engage Fehr & Peers in creating a plan to improve conditions. The plan included treatments such as a city - sponsored truck inspection program, escorting of over -sized trucks, time -of -day limitations, parking management, traffic calming treatments, and new signing/striping. Cal Poly Pomona Pedestrian Safety Study Fehr & Peers conducted a pedestrian safety study of the entire Cal Poly campus. We evaluated existing pedestrian facilities and vehicle data on campus, with particular attention to pedestrian - vehicle conflict locations. As part of our work we recommend specific crosswalk, roadway, and intersection improvements both on -campus and on City of Pomona roadways. We developed guidelines for the University for future pedestrian treatments, including crosswalk design standards. As a result of our recommendations, we have designed the first in -roadway warning light crosswalk system on the Cal Poly campus. This design will alert motorists when pedestrians are in the crosswalk with the use of embedded flashing LEDs. California Central Valley Freight Safety Fehr & Peers, as part of two related studies, created a CIS spatial database of truck -related collisions covering five counties in central CA. This database was then used to query issues related to location, type, and cause of collisions to develop counter- measures for both pilot testing and long-term implementation. Mr. Brown was the principal for both of these efforts. Rancho Mission Viejo Sustainable Transportation Program Fehr & Peers prepared a sustainable transportation program for Rancho Mission Viejo, a new development in Southern Orange County. Our work on the sustainable transportation program included development of the bicycle plan, bicycle facilities and NFV (Neighborhood Electronic Vehicle) plan. The comprehensive NEV network is a unique feature that highlights the development's sustainable transportation program and is only the second such plan in the state. In Rancho Mission Viejo NEVs, bicyclists, and pedestrians will coexist on a well-connected network of paths and trails that link residential, retail, and recreational land uses, thus reducing the amount of automobile trips within the development. Downtown Anaheim Pedestrian Safety Fehr & Peers assisted the City of Anaheim on a number of transportation projects that will enhance the downtown environment. We evaluated the safety and performance of modifications to Anaheim Boulevard and Broadway, which included: angled parking, bulb -outs, reduced lanes, and wider sidewalks. Our analysis resulted in several refinements to the proposed street modifications. We have also analyzed the ability of the existing and proposed parking supply to support additional development in the area. Auto/Ped Safety Study, West Hollywood Mr. Brown led an effort by Fehr & Peers to address auto/pedestrian safety conflicts on a critical section of Santa Monica Boulevard. The data collection effort included a detailed review of driver behavior during evening hours when bars and nightclubs are active. Our recommendations included adding traffic signals, consolidating crossing locations, enhancing pedestrian visibility, and removing dynamic pedestrian signals. RFP NO.: 21-125 27