Neil-Kietzke Roundabout
Award-Winning Project
The intersection of Neil Road and Kietzke Lane is a popular and heavily traveled route for many residents. The previous traffic pattern at the intersection of Neil and Kietzke lacked the ability to accommodate traffic, especially during peak hours. The purpose of this project was to construct a roundabout at this intersection that would facilitate the flow of traffic, improve public safety, and provide an aesthetic solution. Due to the high traffic volume through this intersection, all four directions of traffic needed to be maintained while constructing a roundabout in this confined area.

CFA was the project team leader for the consultant design team, which included Fehr & Peers Transportation Consultants and Black Eagle Consulting. This project required extensive coordination, review, and approval through the Nevada Department of Transportation, the Regional Transportation Commission, and the City of Reno. Based upon results of a VISSIM (Virtual Simulation Model), the project required modifications to the existing signalization at the I-580 on- and off-ramps to ensure safe queuing movements for the large amount of traffic utilizing this intersection. Construction began in June of 2007. To ensure the project was completed as expeditiously as possible and to limit the impact in the driving public, especially during Hot August Nights, only 45 contract working days were allowed. The project was completed in early August and a grand opening ceremony was held on September 13, 2007. The budget for design, construction, and engineering during construction was $2 million. The Associated General Contractors selected this project as the recipient of the 2007 Pinnacle Award for Projects under $5 million in the category of Excellence in Project Management.

ArrowCreek Parkway and Wedge Parkway
CFA was responsible for feasibility studies, civil engineering, mapping, construction staking, and administration services for construction of ArrowCreek Parkway from Zolezzi Lane to Thomas Creek Road.As the prime consultant, CFA was responsible for the planning and design of approximately 13,000 lineal feet of ArrowCreek Parkway and 1,850 linear feet of Wedge Parkway. The planning and design process included right-of-way acquisition; informational neighborhood meetings; topographic mapping and boundary surveys; geotechnical, wetlands, and Phase 1 environmental investigations; alignment studies for an ultimate four-lane configuration; complex hydrology and hydraulics on two branches of Whites Creek; design of a large diameter, high pressure effluent transmission main; and vertical alignment and grading in steep terrain.

South Wedge Parkway Extension
CFA was the lead firm for this 2,500 linear foot extension of Wedge Parkway from the Mt. Rose Highway to Butch Cassidy Drive in the Southwest Truckee Meadows. The roadway provides access to several important public facilities - the University of Nevada Reno Redfield Campus, Galena High School, and St. Mary’s Galena Center. The project included new bike lanes, curb, gutter, and sidewalks. CFA completed the planning and civil design (including new sewer mainline and utilities) and provided easement acquisition, construction administration, surveying, and engineering during construction.

RTC Street Reconstruction - Howard Drive and East Prater Way
CFA was the lead consultant for the Regional Transportation Commission’s project to reconstruct Howard Drive and East Prater Way. This project consisted of the complete reconstruction of two roadways, Howard Drive from Lincoln Way to Prater Way and East Prater Way from Vista Boulevard eastward to the Sparks city limits. The total distance is approximately 4,000 linear feet for both roadways. CFA was responsible for all engineering design, surveying, and construction administration. Several areas with poor existing storm water drainage were identified, and the design included replacement of curb and gutter and driveway aprons to correct these deficiencies. Striping was also extensively redesigned to incorporate bicycle lanes and left turn pockets and to improve traffic flow.

RTC Street Reconstruction - Franklin Way
CFA was responsible for the surveying and design for the reconstruction and widening of approximately 1,200 linear feet of roadway in an industrial area of Sparks, Nevada. The existing roadway was constructed to only half width with curb and gutter on one side. CFA was successful in designing the widened roadway to accommodate several existing driveways and gated accesses to adjoining businesses while correcting deficient storm drainage conditions. CFA also coordinated with the City of Sparks to include a new traffic signal at one end of the project into the construction drawings. Construction was completed in summer of 2006.

RTC Street Reconstruction - Neil Road and Country Estates Circle
CFA was the prime consultant to the Regional Transportation Commission for this reconstruction of approximately 6,000 linear feet of roadway. The design included an evaluation of the existing pavement and sub-grade conditions, an analysis of the existing drainage patterns, and design of pavement rehabilitation for a 20-year design life. A City of Reno Special Assessment District was created to replace damaged sidewalk and driveway aprons along the project streets. CFA was responsible for all construction administration, surveying, and full-time observation during construction. The project was completed in 2005.

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Pembroke Drive Reconstruction
CFA was the lead firm responsible for engineering design and construction administration. CFA prepared the plans and solicitation documents and provided construction administration and engineering during construction services for the retrofit and reconstruction of 2,600 linear feet of roadway for the Regional Transportation Commission. Plans were designed for the roadway that included removal of existing road materials and re-paving a wider roadway to include on-street parking. New curb, gutter, sidewalks, residential driveways, and utility realignments were also designed.

Kirman Avenue Rehabilitation
As prime consultant, CFA was responsible for the engineering design and construction administration of approximately 1,800 linear feet of reconstruction on Kirman Avenue between Kuenzli and Ryland Streets. This was a City of Reno project administered by the Regional Transportation Commission as part of the countywide street rehabilitation program.

2000 Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Program
This project involved the rehabilitation of the following streets in the City of Reno under a 2000 Special Assessment District: Ives Avenue, Bonneville Avenue, Grandview Avenue, W. 12th Street, and Brookfield Drive. The scope of the work included removal and replacement of existing curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways, valley gutter, pedestrian ramps, street excavation, catch basin removal and replacement, roadway removal and replacement, asphalt concrete paving, striping, adjustment of utilities and survey monuments, and traffic control.

Leadership Parkway and Victory Lane
CFA was responsible for planning, contract documents, and bidding services for a 5,200 linear foot roadway extension of Keystone Avenue in Northwest Reno. Design for the roadway included sizing and coordinating utilities to serve the 105-acre Keystone Community Campus. The project required coordination and approvals through NDOT for the intersection with McCarran Boulevard and access to lands managed by the United State Forest Service and Washoe County. Construction of this $3.2 million roadway commenced in 2002 with the relocation of a 16-inch water transmission main for the Truckee Meadows Water Authority. During construction, CFA provided construction management services and surveying for the project owner, Keystone Community Corporation.

Los Altos Parkway Landscaping
The center island of this large parkway in Sparks was converted from lawn to plantings for water savings and to eliminate irrigation overspray onto the adjacent roadway due to asphalt deterioration and winter icing. Since there was joint funding involved, the design was approved by both the homeowner’s association and the City of Sparks. An emphasis was placed on year-round color, large plant massing viewed from passing automobiles, berming, and ground cover textures. Some of the existing lawn and pine trees at the center of the 25-foot wide planters were retained. The irrigation system was completely renovated, using existing valve wire to the islands to eliminate street cuts. The project was completed in the summer of 2006.

Landscaping and Revegetation for Interstate 80
CFA was responsible for the preparation of landscape construction plans for over 12 acres of landscaping in the NDOT right-of-way along Interstate 80 between Sutro Street and Rock Boulevard. The plans included landscaping around the I-80 and US-395 interchange.

SW McCarran Boulevard Median and Soundwall Landscaping
CFA was a subconsultant to Mactec on this project for the Regional Transportation Commission. The project consisted of landscape design of 2,000 linear feet of median islands and 1,285 linear feet of street frontage located on a one mile stretch of South McCarran Boulevard. Design coordination with the City of Reno Parks Department involved plant types, maintenance access, and construction details, which are consistent with other City of Reno installations. Minimal maintenance was a requirement of the landscape design because of high traffic volumes, which make it difficult to provide on-going, labor-intensive maintenance. Challenges for this project included the removal of extensive road base materials and replacement with planting soil in the median areas and low water pressure availability for the irrigation system.

Grove Roadway
CFA designed a 2,000 lineal foot roadway within the golf course development area. The roadway will serve several townhome and single-family developments. The project included a golf cart undercrossing as well as a bridge crossing over a jurisdictional Waters of the U.S. drainageway. The project is under construction and is anticipated to be complete in the summer of 2007.

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Berner Street Relocation
CFA designed the relocation of Berner Street in the North Village area in Mammoth Lakes. The relocation was necessary to accommodate the East Village – South Hotel development. Construction of the roadway, which is 600 lineal feet in length, was completed in the fall of 2006.

Meridian Boulevard Rehabilitation
CFA provided civil engineering and landscape architecture consulting services to the Town of Mammoth Lakes for the rehabilitation of approximately two miles of roadway through this resort community. Meridian Boulevard is an arterial street with an 80-foot right-of-way, four 12-foot travel lanes, and 8-foot shoulders. The town requested a complete redesign of Meridian that resulted in a reduction of the existing pavement width and the incorporation of bike lanes, a rotary, bus stops, and pedestrian pathways with site furnishings and lighting.

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