04-Toole Design-Shared_Use_Path_Feasibility_Study-ProposalCITY OF NORTHAMPTON
SHARED USE PATH
FEASIBILITY STUDY
JUNE 22, 2021
ENVISIONING WHAT COULD BE, THEN BUILDING IT
2 OLIVER STREET, SUITE 305
BOSTON, MA 02109
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TOOLEDESIGN.COM
June 22, 2021
Wayne Feiden, FAICP, Director of Planning and Sustainability
City of Northampton
210 Main Street, Second Floor
Northampton, MA 0160
wfeiden@nothamptonma.gov
RE: Shared Use Paths Feasibility Study
Dear Mr. Feiden and Members of the Selection Committee:
Toole Design Group is excited to submit this proposal to work with the City of Northampton on any or all the six shared
use path feasibility studies. As current partners with the City on the Picture Main Street project, we know Northampton,
both the place and the people, and are enthused about the City’s devotion to expanding its walking and biking options.
Toole Design is a national leader in trails planning and design and looks forward to assisting the City with propelling its
trail projects to 10% design.
Northampton is an experienced trail builder, and some of these trail alignments have been in discussion for years. Our role is to
build a sound feasibility study process through ground-up data review and on-site analysis. Toole Design adds value for the City
in the following ways:
▪Our strategic advisor is one of the nation’s foremost experts on trail development. Jeff Ciabotti is the former Vice
President in charge of Trails Planning and Development for the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC). He is a recognized
national leader in trail building with specialized knowledge of rails-with-trails projects.
▪We have team of seasoned planners, engineers, and landscape architects working closely together to tackle all the
environmental, safety, and construction challenges of trails toward 10% design. This includes BSC Group, who will
provide support for environmental review, permitting, and structural engineering assessments.
▪Toole Design knows how to tell a story and communicate graphically with landowners, stakeholders, and the public. We
produce everything from illustrative renderings that highlight trail character to infographics to refined prioritization
tables that clearly communicate pros, cons, costs, and tradeoffs. With these tools we get meaningful feedback, build
consensus, and help project managers with prioritization and decision-making.
Toole Design knows that these individual projects are part of a growing local and regional trail network, and that with
expanding use of scooters and e-bikes, this network will move people longer distances. We look forward to planning for the
future with the City of Northampton and thank you for the opportunity to submit. If you have any questions, please contact
Project Manager Stephanie Weyer at 812.204.0791.
Sincerely,
Michelle Danila, PE, PTOE
Director of Engineering Operations, North America
Cover Letter
ONE: PROJECT UNDERSTANDING
AND APPROACH
Project Understanding 1
Project Approach 1
TWO: BUDGET BREAKDOWN
MassCentral to Hotel Bridge 9
Connecticut River Greenway 10
Rocky Hill Greenway Extension 11
Rocky Hill Greenway Gap 12
State Hospital Path 13
New Haven and Northampton Canal
Greenway/Hebert Ave Ramp 14
Combined Rocky Hill 15
Menu of Optional Costs 16
THREE: EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications 17
Past Experiences and References 18
Organization Chart 23
Resumes 24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
xxxxxxxxxx 1PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 1
With about 12 miles of existing shared use paths and a
location on routes that will connect to Boston and New
Haven, the City of Northampton is positioning itself as
a regional biking hub and recreational destination. The
City is also ensuring that its trails are easily accessible
to Northampton residents by continuing to expand its
network, for which the City is soliciting proposals for
these six feasibility studies for 10% design:
▪Mass Central to Hotel Bridge in Leeds
▪Connecticut River Greenway
▪Rocky Hill Greenway Extension North
▪Rocky Hill Greenway Gap
▪State Hospital Path
▪New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway/
Hebert Avenue ramp
With people increasingly taking advantage of mobility
options such as scooters and e-bikes, this growing
network will provide flexibility and active options for
commuting and errand running across longer distances.
Toole Design is excited to assist the City with planning
and designing for this future.
The six proposed path segments are understood to be
paved, multiuse paths with at least 10’ widths, though
greater width is preferred. The paths all generally
touch neighborhood areas, mostly suburban, and each
will have environmental concerns. Some also have
topographical or structural considerations.
Each project brings unique opportunities and challenges
that are described below. Following the project
descriptions, a general approach for all projects is provided.
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
MASS CENTRAL TO
HOTEL BRIDGE IN LEEDS
The land for this path is City owned except for a stretch
along the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT) where the City
holds an easement on the National Grid railroad right-
of-way. The spur will journey west downslope from the
MCRT through forest to cross Main Street to the Hotel
Bridge. Northampton DPW intends to rehabilitate the
bridge with funds recently approved by City Council,
and the project is heavily supported by the Leeds Civic
Association. The path, once the bridge is rehabilitated,
will help people connect from the MCRT to Roberts
Hill Conservation Area. However, we understand from
discussion with the City that this path is a low priority.
Smith College engineering students completed a study
in 2012 where they analyzed the site and potential
routes. Their work identified the site as heavily
disturbed floodplain on a former factory site with
grading challenges due to the steep slope off the MCRT
and depression adjacent to it.
Toole Design proposes to:
▪Conduct field review and review available
documents to determine whether the preferred
alignment should be altered to help reduce the
amount of retaining necessary.
▪Assess tree size and stand density to determine
whether the path should run straight or curve to
avoid tree removal in the flatter portion of the site.
▪Assess both the entry to the spur at the MCRT,
where wayfinding will be key, and the crossing at
Main Street. The crossing will likely need to include
accessible curb ramps/detectable warnings and
high visibility markings and signage. Toole Design
will assess what else is necessary to ensure safety
at this location.
▪The trail spur may also serve as a small trailhead
with interpretive information for the bridge and Mill
River, as evidenced by an interpretive sign in that
location now, so the area near Main Street will be
assessed for potential amenities.
Mass Central Rail Trail in downtown Northampton
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 2
CONNECTICUT RIVER GREENWAY
This shared use path is proposed to help link the
Mass Central Rail Trail and the Town of Hatfield. The
project would run about 1.25 miles south from Hatfield
Road and the Northampton border with Hatfield to the
Connecticut River Greenway Riverfront Park, which
is owned by the City of Northampton. This is a great
opportunity to link pedestrians and people on bikes by
trail to water access at the park and to the headquarters
for Connecticut River Greenway State Park located a
quarter mile south of the proposed path. The MCRT is
also located about a half mile south of that site, so Toole
Design will help propel conversations with landowners
and other stakeholders about the future connection
between the feasibility study path and the MCRT.
The path would follow the Connecticut River while
paralleling the Connecticut River Line, an operational
railroad line owned by MassDOT, with freight use by Pan
Am Railways and passenger rail operated by Amtrak. Most
of the land for the path is owned by MassDOT, with small
portions owned by the City and private owners. It appears
the path may also continue through Hatfield-owned land.
Toole Design will address the following challenges
common to rails-with-trails projects:
▪Location and land ownership.
▪Railroad operations and attitude toward
trail development.
▪Liability and insurance - understanding the trail
managers’ and railroad operator’s responsibilities,
protections, and related legal remedies. We will review
the MA Recreational Use Statute that limits liability for
a land manager operating a trail.
▪Safe design - We will apply best practices in
addressing setback, separation, and crossings.
▪Risk management strategies - including designing for
safety, prominent signage, regular inspection/remedial
changes, and procedures for medical emergencies.
▪Development strategies for the design and
construction process due to environmental
regulations, constrained space, and crossings.
▪Management and ongoing maintenance.
One of the bigger challenges will be how to route the
trail through a narrow pinch point. We will consider
options for running the trail close to the rail line,
and BSC Group’s structural engineer will advise on a
potential bridge structure, its technical requirements,
and costs. BSC Group will confirm related permitting, as
the path appears to be near or partly within floodplain.
STATE HOSPITAL PATH
The State Hospital Path is proposed to be located
along the route of an existing unpaved trail along the
Mill River. With most of the route running through MA
Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) land,
this study will help build public support and inform the
state special legislative process required to approve
the project. The path is about 1.25 miles long and
would connect to the existing paved path extending
from the New Haven and Northampton Canal Greenway
to the neighborhood of Village Hill, the former site of
the Northampton State Hospital. The proposed route
would parallel the Mill River, run past agricultural
fields, and cross the river on its western end in what
is now privately owned land with semi-abandoned
industrial buildings. The trail will end at Federal Street.
Smith College engineering students completed a report
for this path in 2021. They noted stakeholder priorities
and provided analysis and recommendations for:
▪Bridge span, style, and technical considerations
▪Grading, particularly for areas with slopes steeper
than 5%, and fencing
▪Areas with poor drainage and/or erosion
▪Permitting requirements
The report also details the need for preservation of
historic sites, minimizing environmental disturbance,
and preventing encroachment on agricultural land.
Toole Design will review and work with the City, Mill
River Greenway Initiative, and other stakeholders to
either confirm or propose modifications to the report
recommendations. Additional work will include:
▪Addressing the stretch of path closest to the
river to consider water access and erosion prevention.
▪Providing an added step of conceptual design for
the trail section and amenity areas along the trail,
including opportunities for interpretation, seating,
and art. There appears to be an installation near
the existing trail.
▪Addressing safety, trail legibility, and wayfinding at
Village Hill and Federal Street.
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 3
NEW HAVEN AND
NORTHAMPTON CANAL GREENWAY/
HEBERT AVENUE RAMP
This access spur along Hebert Avenue would provide
access to the New Haven and Northampton Canal
Greenway from South Street. A 2008 Smith College
student engineering report analyzed possible
alternatives for this spur, which is challenging to
connect to the greenway as it crosses an Eversource
gas pumping station and City flood control levees. The
report discloses that Eversource is willing to provide
an easement for the spur, provided that the path give
access for heavy vehicles to the gas pumping station.
In contrast with the students’ report, the current mapped
alignment signals that the City most likely supports
routing the path up along the dike to meet the greenway.
Toole Design will:
▪Coordinate with Eversource to understand
considerations for gas lines and pump station access
▪Work with the Army Corps to find a solution that
ensures dike stability while providing a stable,
accessible path. Retaining structures are likely
needed. If allowing people to access the top of the
dike, it may be desirable to design a small viewing
space that restricts further travel along or impacts
to the dike, as path users may informally create that
space otherwise.
We also understand that residents with driveways onto
Hebert Avenue may have privacy and access concerns,
and we will work to address those with the residents.
ROCKY HILL GREENWAY
EXTENSION NORTH
The Rocky Hill Greenway Extension North is a half mile
extension proposed to connect to the existing stretch
of the Rocky Hill Greenway that runs through Burt’s
Bog Greenway Conservation Area. The existing and
proposed facilities would meet at Stone Ridge Drive,
with the proposed extension heading north along
Sandy Hill Road, through a woodland property, and
north along Clark Street to Ryan Road.
For this project, Toole Design is considering that:
▪This area is heavily residential, and the path will
partly run on-street, so Toole Design proposes early
engagement with residents to address their needs,
goals, and concerns.
▪The extension may benefit from wayfinding at its
two end points and at other key points along the
roads, which Toole Design will analyze.
▪An assessment of safety needs and any plans
the City might have for facilities along Ryan Road
should be understood. The road currently contains
narrow shoulders and a sidewalk/shared use path
on its south side.
▪The 600-foot stretch between the two roads is the
main challenge of this project, where the path would
run along private property and/or DPW drinking
water well property. The private property owner has
previously expressed that they do not wish to sell
their property, and DPW does not believe MassDEP
will allow a trail on their property. Toole Design
proposes to clarify property bounds and find an
alternate route if feasible. We also propose to hold
discussions with the private owner and MassDEP
to illustrate the benefits of the project and ways to
mitigate any potential impacts of the trail.
ROCKY HILL GREENWAY GAP
The Rocky Hill Greenway Gap is proposed to run 0.75 miles
between the existing trail from Burts Pit Road to Stone
Ridge Drive to the north and the existing Ice Pond Drive
to Florence Road section to the south. The proposed path
would run east along Burts Pit Road and will turn right,
potentially onto a paved drive that leads to Emerson Way.
The path would follow Emerson Way clockwise before
continuing east through woodland to Florence Road.
The City holds an easement through Emerson Way, and
this project will analyze the best routes for access between
Burts Pit Road and Emerson Way, and between Emerson
Way and Florence Road.
Toole Design will work with the City and landowners to
clarify property boundaries, explore potential easements,
and develop concepts that are sensitive to environment and
topography. We will also:
▪Assess whether any wetlands, vernal pools, unique
species, or critical habitat are located in the area.
▪Engage residents who live along or near the
potential path alignments, ideally involving them
in design so they can help develop small amenity
or educational stops along the path and feel more
invested in the project.
▪Assess safety and crossing needs at Burts Pit
Road and Florence Road and develop concepts
that account for any plans the City may have for
facilities along those roads.
▪Assess potential locations for wayfinding to help
guide users between on- and off-street segments.
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 4
APPROACH FOR ALL PROJECTS
Toole Design recognizes that the City is still considering
which feasibility studies to pursue, and we have detailed
an approach that would apply to any of the six projects,
with notes for some optional tasks. Upon the City’s request,
we have provided cost estimates for each project in the
next section, treating them as though the other projects
do not exist. However, Toole Design can reduce costs by
combining field visits and existing conditions analysis work
should multiple paths be selected for study simultaneously.
Specifically, we think the two Rocky Hill projects could be
combined into one to save considerable cost. While the
overall number of landowner interviews and coordination
would increase, it is likely that stakeholder groups will
take an interest in both extensions, and the analysis and
feasibility work would be made more efficient. Note that
we have provided an extra cost estimate that combines
those projects as an example of potential savings, though
Toole Design would need to coordinate with the City to
confirm the full scope and fee for this work.
KICKOFF MEETING AND SCHEDULE
Led by Project Manager Stephanie Weyer, each project
will commence with a kickoff meeting between Toole
Design, Wayne Feiden, Director of Planning and
Sustainability, and others. During this meeting, the
project team will:
▪Review scope, schedule, task flow, and discuss field
reconnaissance and potential meeting dates
▪Identify goals, opportunities, and challenges
▪Determine resources for review
▪Establish preferred communication and
transfer protocols
▪Identify key stakeholders and contacts.
Schedule
Toole Design expects to discuss basic schedule
expectations for projects while negotiating a contract.
Generally, we can produce a feasibility study for any
single project headed to 10% design in 5 to 6 months.
Depending on how many projects the City funds, we can
work with the City to develop a broader schedule that
includes all selected projects, and then we can develop
detailed timelines for individual projects after kickoff.
REGULAR COORDINATION AND
MILESTONE MEETINGS
Toole Design will collaborate closely with the City
by participating in regularly scheduled check-ins
and presenting key project milestones and major
deliverables. We will also deliver monthly progress
reports and drafts of major deliverables for review.
DELIVERABLES
▪Revised scope(s) and timeline(s)
▪Monthly progress reports
▪Meeting agendas, materials, and minutes
TASK 1: RESEARCH AND EXISTING
CONDITIONS ANALYSIS
Task 1.1: Plan Review
The Toole Design Team will research and review
development plans for future projects that may influence
the proposed alignments. Through our collaboration with
the City on the Picture Main Street project, we are already
familiar with the City’s 2017 Walk Bike Northampton
Plan, 2008 Sustainable Northampton Comprehensive
Plan, 2021 Climate Resilience and Regeneration Plan,
and 2018-2025 Open Space, Recreation, and Multi-Use
Trail Plan, among others. Another round of review
with consideration for the proposed paths will be done
efficiently. We will also review Smith College student
work plus any other plans that are relevant to each study.
Task 1.2: GIS Analysis
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) work is among
Toole Design’s core strengths. We are experts in
data collection, geospatial, analysis and high-quality
cartography. With resources from the City, MassGIS
OLIVER, and other public domain resources, we will
create a base map to perform technical analyses. We will
review the data for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
The analysis will generally include:
▪Environmental resources and constraints
▪Historic and cultural resources and constraints,
▪Connections to community destinations.
This research will be used in preparation for field
reconnaissance and to identify required permits.
The Toole Design Team will meet regularly with City staff and key
stakeholders to review the project progress and updates.
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 5
Task 1.3: Property Research
The six projects travel across property owned by National
Grid, Eversource, MassDOT, potentially MassDEP, MDAR,
and several private owners. The City has detailed
bounds information on at least half the sites, and we
will supplement where necessary with plat map and
municipal record research. We will verify the bounds
of current easements and clarify a potential needed
easement from Eversource for the Hebert Ave project. We
will verify and update the available landownership data
through conversations with landowners (see Task 2) and
produce a landownership map for each project.
TASK 1.4: Field Reconnaissance
Our team will conduct one field visit per project site
to review and document existing conditions with
photographs and measurements. We will verify map
data accuracy and record any additional data required.
We will note potential engineering challenges and
safety issues and develop an understanding of path
interaction with other properties and other future and
existing trails. These field visits will be used to confirm
whether the existing mapped alignments appear to be
correct or if slight modifications may be needed.
Task 1.5: Permitting & Structural Assessment
BSC Group, Inc. has extensive experience in evaluating
and planning permitting strategies and in providing
structural support services for multi-use trails
projects. The six proposed projects present a range of
environmental permitting challenges, including work
in jurisdictional wetland resources such as Riverfront
Area and in former industrial sites. At least two of the
sites, the State Hospital Path and Connecticut River
Greenway, may require assessments for potential
bridges or other structures. Structural assessments
for other sites are not currently anticipated.
All sites will be reviewed for the following:
▪Desktop review (see Menu of Optional Costs for in-
field review) of natural resources including soils,
wetlands, FEMA floodplains, NHESP Estimated and
Priority Habitats, Certified and Potential Vernal Pools,
BioMap2 Core and Supporting Natural Landscapes
▪Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c.
131) and Regulations (310 CMR 10.00 et seq.)
▪Northampton Chapter 337 Wetlands Protection
Ordinance
▪Requirements for project notification with
the Massachusetts Historical Commission for
archaeological resources
▪Chapter 61 designations for land in the project areas
▪Requirements to file under the Massachusetts
Environmental Policy Act (MEPA)
Projects that occur within resources with greater
permitting scrutiny will be evaluated for:
▪Massachusetts Endangered Species Act review for
projects in mapped Priority or Estimated Habitat
▪Special land use regulations based on ownership
▪Army Corp of Engineers 401/404 permitting
requirements for MCRT to Hotel Bridge in Leeds,
Connecticut River Greenway, and State Hospital Path
▪Army Corp of Engineers 33 USC 408 jurisdiction for
work associated with flood control levees on the
NHNC Greenway/Hebert Ave ramp. This project will
also require evaluation for permitting through the
Massachusetts Office of Dam Safety pursuant to
M.G.L. Chapter 253 and Chapter 330
▪Chapter 91 jurisdiction and permitting requirements
for all projects involving proposed bridges
▪Extent of Activity and Use Limitations (AULs)
associated with proposed projects
▪Scope Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments for
locations with historic industrial uses and/or AULs
Structural assessments will include the following:
▪Field investigation to observe existing site conditions
▪Determine possible horizontal and vertical alignment
options and constraints
▪Identify preliminary bridge span length based on
crossing bank width requirements
▪Propose conceptual structure types and examples,
and determine the preferred conceptual type
▪Identify possible constructability constraints related
to the site and accessibility issues.
TASK 1 DELIVERABLES:
▪Technical memorandum summarizing: existing
conditions, constraints, and opportunities, information
from plan and field review, maps, applicable permits
with requirements, key considerations, and next steps.
Toole Design will assess the existing conditions of each project site,
making note of any potential challenges and opportunities.
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 6
TASK 2: COLLABORATION
WITH PROPERTY OWNERS,
KEY STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE PUBLIC
This section contains optional tasks that are italicized and
for which costs are summarized at the end of the Budget
Breakdown section in the Menu of Optional Costs.
Task 2.1: Interviews with Property Owners
Toole Design recognizes the importance of early
communication with property owners to run a smooth
project and ensure approvals in later stages. We will
collaborate with the City to contact landowners and
will conduct interviews with them to discuss existing or
potential easements as well their goals and concerns.
For each project, our fee proposal summarizes the
expected interview count per project (generally
2-4) should we hold each interview separately. It is
also possible to hold one combined meeting with all
landowners, or with public and private owners in their
own groups. In either case, Toole Design assumes that
the City will provide initial contacts and help coordinate
interview times. Toole Design will prepare protocols
and questions for review by the City. To save budget, we
envision online/phone meetings only for this task and
can include site walk video and imagery for discussion.
We will synthesize the interviews for each project.
Optionally, we are happy to conduct up to one site walk with
property owners as a group. Travel does increase cost, so
we have listed this in the Menu of Optional Costs.
Task 2.2: Focus Groups with Stakeholders
Toole Design believes that key stakeholders must be
engaged early on to gain valuable insight and build
project support. We will collaborate with the City to
identify key stakeholders, which may include Leeds
Civic Association, Mill River Greenway Initiative (MRGI),
Town of Hatfield staff, and neighborhood residents,
among others. Toole will synthesize stakeholder
engagement for each project.
We propose to hold focus group meetings online though
have provided a sense of cost on the Menu of Optional
Costs for in-person meetings. We suggest to:
▪Hold one (1) kickoff focus group meeting with
stakeholders to inform them about the project and
learn their concerns and site knowledge. We will
have conducted some of the existing conditions
analysis and basemapping to inform the meeting.
▪Hold one (1) focus group meeting upon release of the
feasibility memorandum under Task 3.
▪Hold one (1) focus group meeting upon release of the
draft feasibility study report under Task 4.
▪Optionally, and in lieu of the two earlier meetings,
we propose to hold one (1) in-person mini charrette
for each project where we can involve stakeholders
in both existing conditions discussions and quick
conceptualization. It may be possible to come up with
amenities as part of these sessions that stakeholders
would enjoy or safety and wayfinding features as part
of the Rocky Hill and other projects.
Another option we propose is to consider incorporating
current Smith College students into the projects given their
work done in the past and Toole Design’s commitment
to promoting women in engineering. We could have
them assist with or even co-lead the mini-charrettes, for
instance. We have not provided costs for this.
Toole Design is committed to increasing equity.
While feasibility studies move on fast timelines, and
people who live near each trail are the most likely to
be concerned, we would like to collaborate with the
City on whether there are specific organizations that
could help broaden the picture of who might be using
these trails and what their needs might be. This will
also help to create broader support as the trails move
throughout the design process.
Task 2.3: Public Engagement
At Toole Design, we generally believe community
engagement should begin early in the trails planning and
design process to help build support for later stages.
However, given that each of the six projects already has
a proposed alignment, some with limitations that would
prevent any serious alternatives from being considered,
we do not envision multiple public meetings as the best
use of funds. We prefer to devote more resources to
engaging landowners and key stakeholders, including
residents near each trail, as detailed in Task 2.2.
We do think at least one public presentation per project
should be held once the draft report is created so that
we can incorporate feedback into the final report. The
City may choose to invite the public to be involved in the
coming stages of design.
Toole Design will create the meeting agenda, presentation
materials, and provide summary notes. We assume the
City will advertise. We can discuss with the City whether
to hold the presentation online or in-person and have
provided pricing for online. Regardless, we will format
our presentation for uploading and viewing on the City’s
website, and we can record the presentation as well.
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Optionally, we could also include the public at the end of
the mini-charrettes proposed under Task 2.1, and/or we
could include a full public engagement process with up
to 3 meetings per project. We can also provide Spanish
translation. See the Menu of Optional Costs for related costs.
TASK 2 DELIVERABLES:
▪Agendas and materials for landowner and
stakeholder engagement
▪Presentation in online-friendly format (horizontal
format, many notes) for public meeting
▪Memorandum summarizing engagement
TASK 3: FEASIBILITY, COST ESTIMATES,
AND FUNDING
TASK 3.1: Evaluate Feasibility of Alignments
Using the background and data collected from Task 1
and the feedback received from Task 2, Toole Design
will evaluate the feasibility of the route alignments.
For all but the Rocky Hill projects, the preferred route
alignment appears to be mostly solidified. However, slight
route modifications or varying means for constructing
each path are possible. Alignments will be evaluated for
environmental constraints, construction feasibility, land
acquisition, and cost. All alignments will be required to
meet best practices for trail design and user comfort.
Toole Design will summarize all alignment options. We
will include detailed descriptions of segmented alignment
concepts and the pros and cons of each option.
The table above summarizes some of the feasibility
considerations mentioned earlier that would affect
construction cost and which Toole Design will review in
more detail for each project.
Task 3.2: Cost Estimates and Funding
Toole Design will develop planning-level cost estimates
for each potential route alignment. Each alignment
has its own set of unique design opportunities and
construction challenges such as access, lack of
space, water crossings, flood mitigation, and other
environmental issues. Toole Design’s work on trails
PATHS FEASIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS
MassCentral to Hotel Bridge in Leeds
▪Routing so that path meets ADA requirements on steep slope and
minimizes retaining necessary
▪Whether path should run straight or curve in flatter poztion to
work with topography and avoid tree removal
▪Timeline for bridge rehabilitation in terms of project prioritization
Connecticut River Greenway
▪Pinch point that may require bridge/boardwalk structure on steep
hillside if too narrow by railroad tracks
▪Coordinate with MassDOT for the above and to ensure state
policies for rail-with-trail are met
Rocky Hill Greenway Extension North
▪The lack of agreement by a private property owner to sell land
▪The potential that MassDEP may not want a trail on well property
supports neighborhood vibrancy and helps to alleviate the need
for personal vehicles, particularly in areas of high density
Rocky Hill Greenway Gap
▪Land for which an easement or acquisition is needed requires
conversations and agreement of landowners
▪Trail could have varying route alternatives depending on land
agreements and environmental assessment
State Hospital Path
▪Assess location, type, and technical considerations for bridge
▪Route so path provides the most comfortable and accessible
way to navigate steep slopes in balance with minimizing
construction impact to landscape and Mill River
▪Avoid impacts to historic structures and agricultural fields
New Haven and Northampton Canal
Greenway/Hebert Avenue Ramp
▪Assess how to bring path users up to existing greenway
while minimizing impact to dike and pumping station
▪Work with residents so they feel comfortable with trail
near their homes
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across the U.S. has provided the team with unique
experiences in accurately estimating for these factors.
Toole Design optionally proposes to research and
summarize potential local, state, and national sources
of funding for trails given the potential for new influxes
of money through federal legislation currently being
considered and through the 2021 Surface Transportation
Reauthorization Act. See the Menu of Optional Costs.
TASK 3 DELIVERABLE:
▪Technical memorandum with summary of preferred
and alternate route alignments, planning-level cost
estimates, and funding opportunities
TASK 4: 10% CONCEPT DESIGN &
ILLUSTRATIVE GRAPHICS
Task 4.1: 10% Concept Plans
Once the City and stakeholders have reviewed the
feasibility memorandum, Toole Design will coordinate
with the City to confirm a preferred route to draft into
10% design plans. These plans will be scaled and
drafted in CAD on either existing topographical survey
provided by the City or on aerials. The plans will include:
▪Titleblock
▪Basic linework clarifying the geometry of the path,
key dimensions, and amenity areas. No grading or
detailed layout information will be included.
▪Labels to clarify proposed features
Task 4.2: Illustrative Graphics
Illustrative perspectives and sections are critical in
communicating concepts to the public and approvals
agencies. Graphics quickly summarize information
that people are unlikely to read, and Toole Design has
mastered how to quickly create graphics for trails
projects.
Toole Design will produce one illustrative plan per
project using the drafted CAD plan as a base. This
means it will be formatted with text, color, and textures
that give a sense of path character. We will also produce
illustrative but simple cross sections that identify the
widths and zones of the trail. Finally, we will produce
section perspectives that really detail the experiential
aspects of the trail.
TASK 4 DELIVERABLES:
▪10% concept design plans
▪One (1) illustrative plan
▪Up to two (2) perspective renderings per project
▪Up to three (3) cross sections depending on project
length (see cost estimates for differences)
Example trail cross sections created by the Toole Design Team.
Toole Design created sample renderings for the City of Salisbury, MD
for their planned new trail.
TASK 5: SHARED USE PATH FEASIBILITY
STUDY REPORT
Toole Design will draft the report for the Northampton
Shared Use Path Feasibility Study by combining
memorandums and feedback from the previous tasks.
Toole Design will respond to one round of review by the City
and then incorporate comments and illustrative graphics
into a final report. While the report will be formatted for
attractiveness, we propose to keep formatting more along
the lines of a memorandum to save cost.
We have provided within the Menu of Optional Costs a
sense of cost for a fully formatted final report with unique
styles and new graphics (e.g. text to infographics).
TASK 5 DELIVERABLES
▪Draft Report
▪Final Report
xxxxxxxxxx 2BUDGET BREAKDOWN
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 9MASSCENTRAL TO HOTEL BRIDGE IN LEEDSTASKSTOOLE DESIGNHourly SubtotalsLabor Fee SubtotalsTask SubtotalsPMPICAdvisorProject EngineerEngineerLandscape DesignerPlanner/ GIS Urban DesignerS. WeyerJ. DegrayJ. CiabottiT. DennerleinR. IslerJ. ShapiroL. KoA. McKeag$120$254$200$128$113$109$110$112PROJECT COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT$3,780Kickoff Meeting4-2----6$880-Regular Coordination and Milestone Meetings12-4---6-22$2,900-TASK 1 - RESEARCH AND EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS$7,9381.1. Plan Review2-----6-8$900-1.2. GIS Analysis4-2---8-14$1,760-1.3. Property Research2-----2-4$460-1.4. Field Reconnaissance6----22-10$1,158-1.5. Permitting Assessment (BSC Group fee at bottom)2-----2-4$460-D. Technical Memorandum6222-48-24$3,200-TASK 2 - COLLABORATION WITH PROPERTY OWNERS, KEY STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE PUBLIC$8,4682.1 Interviews with Property Owners (up to 2)4-2---4-10$1,320-2.2 Focus Groups with Stakeholders (up to 2)6-4---6-16$2,180-2.3 Public Engagement (1 meeting)8-4---10-22$2,860-D. Memorandum62----8-16$2,108-TASK 3 - FEASIBILITY OF ROUTE ALIGNMENTS, COST ESTIMATES, AND FUNDING$9,5423.1 Evaluate Feasibility of Alignment82424424$3,400-3.2 Cost Estimates 222-64-16$2,262-D. Technical Memorandum8222412-30$3,880-TASK 4 - 10% CONCEPT DESIGN & ILLUSTRATIVE GRAPHICS$8,768D. 10% Concept Plan822-164--32$4,112-D. Illustrative Plan2-2----610$1,312-D. Perspective Renderings (2)2-2----1620$2,432-D. Cross-sections (2)2------68$912-TASK 5 - SHARED USE PATH FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT$6,262D. Draft Report6242-216-32$4,262-D. Final Report6-2---8-16$2,000-SUBTOTAL HOURS10614408222410228344-$44,758SUBTOTAL COST$12,720$3,556$8,000$1,024$2,486$2,616$11,220$3,136-$44,758-Toole Design Labor$44,758Toole Design Expenses$400Subconsultant Lump Sum Fee$5,000Total$50,158Project Duration6 months
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 10CONNECTICUT RIVER GREENWAYTASKSTOOLE DESIGNHourly SubtotalsLabor Fee SubtotalsTask SubtotalsPMPICAdvisorProject EngineerEngineerLandscape DesignerPlanner/ GIS Urban DesignerS. WeyerJ. DegrayJ. CiabottiT. DennerleinR. IslerJ. ShapiroL. KoA. McKeag$120$254$200$128$113$109$110$112PROJECT COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT$3,780Kickoff Meeting4-2-----6$880-Regular Coordination and Milestone Meetings12-4---6-22$2,900-TASK 1 - RESEARCH AND EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS$9,0781.1. Plan Review2----4-6$680-1.2. GIS Analysis4-2---8-14$1,760-1.3. Property Research2----2-4$460-1.4. Field Reconnaissance10---210-22$2,518-1.5. Permitting & Structural Assessment (BSC Group fee at bottom)2----2-4$460-D. Technical Memorandum6222-48-24$3,200-TASK 2 - COLLABORATION WITH PROPERTY OWNERS, KEY STAKEHOLDERS, and THE PUBLIC$9,4082.1. Interviews with Property Owners (up to 4)8-2---4-14$1,800-2.2. Focus Groups with Stakeholders (up to 3)8-4---8-20$2,640-2.3. Public Engagement (1 meeting)8-4---10-22$2,860-D. Memorandum62----8-16$2,108-TASK 3 - FEASIBILITY OF ROUTE ALIGNMENTS, COST ESTIMATES, AND FUNDING$11,5403.1 Evaluate Feasibility of Alignment(BSC Group fee at bottom, includes structural)8242-44-24$3,400-3.2 Cost Eestiamtes624-84--24$3,368-D. Technical Memorandum82224416-38$4,772-TASK 4 - 10% CONCEPT DESIGN & ILLUSTRATIVE GRAPHICS$10,116D. 10% Concept Plan822-204--36$4,564-D. Illustrative Plan2-2----610$1,312-D. Perspective Renderings (up to 3)2-2----2024$2,880-D. Cross-sections (up to 3)2------1012$1,360-TASK 5 - SHARED USE PATH FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT$6,262D. Draft Report6242-216-32$4,262-D. Final Report62---816$2,000-SUBTOTAL HOURS12014428322411436390-$50,184SUBTOTAL COST$14,400$3,556$8,400$1,024$3,616$2,616$12,540$4,032-$50,184-Toole Design Labor$50,184Toole Design Expenses$400Subconsultant Lump Sum Fee$8,500Total$59,084Project Duration6 months
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 11ROCKY HILL GREENWAY EXTENSION NORTH TASKSTOOLE DESIGNHourly SubtotalsLabor Fee SubtotalsTask SubtotalsPMPICAdvisorProject EngineerEngineerLandscape DesignerPlanner/ GIS Urban DesignerS. WeyerJ. DegrayJ. CiabottiT. DennerleinR. IslerJ. ShapiroL. KoA. McKeag$120$254$200$128$113$109$110$112PROJECT COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT$3,780Kickoff Meeting4-2-----6$880-Regular Coordination and Milestone Meetings12-4---6-22$2,900-TASK 1 - RESEARCH AND EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS$9,1261.1. Plan Review2-----4-6$680-1.2. GIS Analysis4-2---8-14$1,760-1.3. Property Research2-----2-4$460-1.4. Field Reconnaissance10---10-2-22$2,550-1.5. Permitting Assessment (BSC Group fee at bottom)2-----2-4$460-D. Technical Memorandum62224-8-24$3,216-TASK 2 - COLLABORATION WITH PROPERTY OWNERS, KEY STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE PUBLIC$9,4082.1. Interviews with Property Owners (up to 4)8-2---4-14$1,800-2.2. Focus Groups with Stakeholders (up to 3)8-4---8-20$2,640-2.3. Public Engagement (1 meeting)8-4---10-22$2,860-D. Memorandum62----8-16$2,108-TASK 3 - FEASIBILITY OF ROUTE ALIGNMENTS, COST ESTIMATES, AND FUNDING$10,4643. Evaluate Feasibility of Alignment8242-44-24$3,400-3. Cost Estimates 422-8---16$2,292-D. Technical Memorandum82224416-38$4,772-TASK 4 - 10% CONCEPT DESIGN & ILLUSTRATIVE GRAPHICS$9,228D. 10% Concept Plan822-16---28$3,676-D. Illustrative Plan2-2----610$1,312-D. Perspective Renderings (up to 3)2-2----2024$2,880-D. Cross-sections (up to 3)2------1012$1,360-TASK 5 - SHARED USE PATH FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT$6,262D. Draft Report6242-216-32$4,262-D. Final Report6-2---8-16$2,000-SUBTOTAL HOURS11814408421010636374$48,268SUBTOTAL COST$14,160$3,556$8,000$1,024$4,746$1,090$11,660$4,032-$48,268-Toole Design Labor$48,268Toole Design Expenses$400Subconsultant Lump Sum Fee$5,000Total$53,668Project Duration6 months
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 12ROCKY HILL GREENWAY GAP FEASIBILITY STUDYTASKSTOOLE DESIGNHourly SubtotalsLabor Fee SubtotalsTask SubtotalsPMPICAdvisorProject EngineerEngineerLandscape DesignerPlanner/ GIS Urban DesignerS. WeyerJ. DegrayJ. CiabottiT. DennerleinR. IslerJ. ShapiroL. KoA. McKeag$120$254$200$128$113$109$110$112PROJECT COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT$3,780Kickoff Meeting4-2-----6$880-Regular Coordination and Milestone Meetings12-4--6-22$2,900-TASK 1 - RESEARCH AND EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS$9,1261.1. Plan Review2-----4-6$680-1.2. GIS Analysis4-2---8-14$1,760-1.3. Property Research2-----2-4$460-1.4. Field Reconnaissance10---10-2-22$2,550-1.5. Permitting Assessment (BSC Group fee at bottom)2-----2-4$460-D. Technical Memorandum62224-8-24$3,216-TASK 2 - COLLABORATION WITH PROPERTY OWNERS, KEY STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE PUBLIC$9,4082.1. Interviews with Property Owners (up to 4)8-2---4-14$1,800-2.2. Focus Groups with Stakeholders (up to 3)8-4---8-20$2,640-2.3. Public Engagement (1 meeting)8-4---10-22$2,860-D. Memorandum62----8-16$2,108-TASK 3 - FEASIBILITY OF ROUTE ALIGNMENTS, COST ESTIMATES, AND FUNDING$11,8443.1 Evaluate Feasibility of Alignment8242448-32$4,292-3.2 Cost Estimates 822-8---20$2,772-D. Technical Memorandum10222-418-38$4,780-TASK 4 - 10% CONCEPT DESIGN & ILLUSTRATIVE GRAPHICS$9,228D. 10% Concept Plan822-16---28$3,676-D. Illustrative Plan2-2----610$1,312-D. Perspective Renderings (up to 3)2-2----2024$2,880-D. Cross-sections (up to 3)2------1012$1,360-TASK 5 - SHARED USE PATH FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT$6,262D. Draft Report6242-216-32$4,262-D. Final Report6-2---8-16$2,000-SUBTOTAL HOURS12414408421011236386-$49,648SUBTOTAL COST$14,880$3,556$8,000$1,024$4,746$1,090$12,320$4,032-$49,648-Toole Design Labor$49,648Toole Design Expenses$400Subconsultant Lump Sum Fee$5,000Total$55,048Project Duration6 months
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 13STATE HOSPITAL PATHTASKSTOOLE DESIGNHourly SubtotalsLabor Fee SubtotalsTask SubtotalsPMPICAdvisorProject EngineerEngineerLandscape DesignerPlanner/ GIS Urban DesignerS. WeyerJ. DegrayJ. CiabottiT. DennerleinR. IslerJ. ShapiroL. KoA. McKeag$120$254$200$128$113$109$110$112PROJECT COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT$3,780Kickoff Meeting4-2-----6$880-Regular Coordination and Milestone Meetings12-4---6-22$2,900-TASK 1 - RESEARCH AND EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS$9,9501.1. Plan Review2-----6-8$900-1.2. GIS Analysis4-2---10-16$1,980-1.3. Property Research2-----4-6$680-1.4. Field Reconnaissance10----102-22$2,510-1.5. Permitting & Structural Assessment (BSC Group fee at bottom)2-----2-4$460-D. Technical Memorandum6222-410-26$3,420-TASK 2 - COLLABORATION WITH PROPERTY OWNERS, KEY STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE PUBLIC$9,4082.1. Interviews with Property Owners (up to 2)8-2---4-14$1,800-2.2. Focus Groups with Stakeholders (up to 2)8-4---8-20$2,640-2.3. Public Engagement (1 meeting)8-4---10-22$2,860-D. Memorandum62----8-16$2,108-TASK 3 - FEASIBILITY OF ROUTE ALIGNMENTS, COST ESTIMATES, AND FUNDING$11,5403.1 Evaluate Feasibility of Alignment (BSC Group fee at the bottom, includes structural)8242-44-24$3,400-3.2 Cost Estimates 624-84--24$3,368-D. Technical Memorandum82224416-38$4,772-TASK 4 - 10% CONCEPT DESIGN & ILLUSTRATIVE GRAPHICS$10,806D. 10% Concept Plan1022-224--40$5,030-D. Illustrative Plan2-2----812$1,536-D. Perspective Renderings (up to 3)2-2----2024$2,880-D. Cross-sections (up to 3)2------1012$1,360-TASK 5 - SHARED USE PATH FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT$6,262D. Draft Report6242-216-32$4,262-D. Final Report6-2---8-16$2,000-SUBTOTAL HOURS12214428343211438404-$51,746SUBTOTAL COST$14,640$3,556$8,400$1,024$3,842$3,488$12,540$4,256-$51,746-Toole Design Labor$51,746Toole Design Expenses$400Subconsultant Lump Sum Fee$8,500Total$60,646Project Duration6 months
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 14NEW HAVEN AND NORTHAMPTON CANAL GREENWAY/HEBERT AVENUE RAMPTASKSTOOLE DESIGNHourly SubtotalsLabor Fee SubtotalsTask SubtotalsPMPICAdvisorProject EngineerEngineerLandscape DesignerPlanner/ GIS Urban DesignerS. WeyerJ. DegrayJ. CiabottiT. DennerleinR. IslerJ. ShapiroL. KoA. McKeag$120$254$200$128$113$109$110$112PROJECT COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT$3,780KickOff Meeting4-2-----6$880-Regular Coordination and Milestone Meetings12-4---6-22$2,900-TASK 1 - RESEARCH AND EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS$7,7361.1. Plan Review2-----6-8$900-1.2. GIS Analysis4-2---8-14$1,760-1.3. Property Research2-----2-4$460-1.4. Field Reconnaissance6-----2-8$940-1.5. Permitting Assessment (BSC Group fee at bottom)2-----2-4$460-D. Technical Memorandum62224-8-24$3,216-TASK 2 - COLLABORATION WITH PROPERTY OWNERS, KEY STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE PUBLIC$10,1082.1. Interviews with Property Owners (up to 6)12-2---6-20$2,500-2.2. Focus Groups with Stakeholders (up to 3)8-4---8-20$2,640-2.3. Public Engagement (1 meeting)8-4---10-22$2,860-D. Memorandum62----8-16$2,108-TASK 3 - FEASIBILITY OF ROUTE ALIGNMENTS, COST ESTIMATES, AND FUNDING$11,8603.1 Evaluate Feasibility of Alignment82426-8-30$4,082-3.2 Cost Estimates 822-10---22$2,998-D. Technical Memorandum10222-418-38$4,780-TASK 4 - 10% CONCEPT DESIGN & ILLUSTRATIVE GRAPHICS$8,332D. 10% Concept Plan822-16---28$3,676-D. Illustrative Plan2-2----610$1,312-D. Perspective Renderings (up to 3)2-2----1620$2,432-D. Cross-sections (up to 3)2------68$912-TASK 5 - SHARED USE PATH FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT$6,262D. Draft Report6242-216-32$4,262-D. Final Report6-2---8-16$2,000-SUBTOTAL HOURS1241440836611628372-$48,078SUBTOTAL COST$14,880$3,556$8,000$1,024$4,068$654$12,760$3,136-$48,078-Toole Design Labor$48,078Toole Design Expenses$400Subconsultant Lump Sum Fee$5,000Total$53,478Project Duration6 months
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 15COMBINED ROCKY HILL PROJECTS TASKSTOOLE DESIGNHourly SubtotalsLabor Fee SubtotalsTask SubtotalsPMPICAdvisorProject EngineerEngineerLandscape DesignerPlanner/ GIS Urban DesignerS. WeyerJ. DegrayJ. CiabottiT. DennerleinR. IslerJ. ShapiroL. KoA. McKeag$120$254$200$128$113$109$110$112PROJECT COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT$4,660Kickoff Meeting4-2-----6$880-Regular Coordination and Milestone Meetings16-6---6-28$3,780-TASK 1 - RESEARCH AND EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS$10,9661.1. Plan Review2-----6-8$900-1.2. GIS Analysis4-2---10-16$1,980-1.3. Property Research2-----4-6$680-1.4. Field Reconnaissance14---10-2-26$3,030-1.5. Permitting Assessment (BSC Group fee at bottom)2-----2-4$460-D. Technical Memorandum102224-10-30$3,916-TASK 2 - COLLABORATION WITH PROPERTY OWNERS, KEY STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE PUBLIC$10,3282.1. Interviews with Property Owners (up to 8)8-2---4-14$1,800-2.2. Focus Groups with Stakeholders (up to 4)8-4---8-20$2,640-2.3. Public Engagement (1 meeting)8-4---10-22$2,860-D. Memorandum102----12-24$3,028-TASK 3 - FEASIBILITY OF ROUTE ALIGNMENTS, COST ESTIMATES, AND FUNDING$15,0343.1 Evaluate Feasibility of Alignment12264-66-36$4,974-3.2 Cost Estimates 1022-14---28$3,690-D. Technical Memorandum102246820-52$6,370-TASK 4 - ILLUSTRATIVE GRAPHICS$11,932D. 10% Concept Plan (assuming layout for 2 plans)822-16---28$3,676-D. Illustrative Plans (up to 2)4-2----1016$2,000-D. Perspective Renderings (up to 6)2-2----3236$4,224-D. Cross-sections (up to 6)2------1618$2,032-TASK 5 - SHARED USE PATH FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT$8,100D. Draft Report10242-420-42$5,400-D. Final Report10-2---10-22$2,700-SUBTOTAL HOURS156144412501813058482-$61,020SUBTOTAL COST$18,720$3,556$8,800$1,536$5,650$1,962$14,300$6,496-$61,020-Toole Design Labor$61,020Toole Design Expenses$400Subconsultant Lump Sum Fee$7,000Total$68,420Project Duration6 months
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 16
MENU OF OPTIONAL COSTS
We have attempted to provide options for the City to conduct larger public engagement, hold more in-person
meetings, or to increase graphic refinement. Please see a menu of options with associated costs below.
TASKS
TASK 1 - RESEARCH AND EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS
1.5 BSC Group is currently planning a desktop environmental/permit review only. Add $1,200 for in-person
field review.
TASK 2 - COLLABORATION WITH PROPERTY OWNERS, KEY STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE PUBLIC
2.1 Interviews with Property Owners are assumed to be over phone/online. Add $1,200 for an in-person
site walk.
2.2 Focus Groups with Stakeholders are proposed as standard meetings to be held online. Add $700 for
in-person.
The meetings could also be accommodated as mini-charrettes to be held in-person. Toole Design will
supply drawing materials and base maps/aerials plus organize a 2-hour to half day agenda. Assume
$1,200 more than a standard meetings held online, but it is also possible that the total number of
meetings could be reduced to just 1 or 2 for cost savings overall.
2.3 Public Engagement is currently proposed for 1 meeting each project, but the City may prefer to hold a
full public engagement process. Assume another $2,500 minimum for each additional public meeting.
Spanish translation of documents - $300; for presentations - $650
TASK 3 - COST ESTIMATES AND FUNDING
Add $900 for funding research and write-up with timeline and application details.
TASK 4 - ILLUSTRATIVE GRAPHICS
Add $800 per perspective rendering.
Add $300 per cross section.
TASK 5 - SHARED USE PATH FEASIBILITY STUDY REPORT
Add $2,400 for fully formatted final report with unique styles and graphics.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Toole Design is committed to designing and building
spaces where people can move freely and intuitively,
enjoying the experience and becoming a part of the
community instead of just moving through it. Our
success is built on collaborative partnerships with our
clients, and thinking that goes beyond conventional
solutions. For 18 years, we’ve transformed the way
people move and helped communities thrive.
At Toole Design, our philosophy is simple: we believe
that bicycling, walking, and access to transit are
fundamental aspects of transportation that should be
available to everyone, whether they are young or old,
rich or poor. Our passion is helping communities plan,
build, and retrofit their transportation systems so that
walking, bicycling, and transit use are safer, more
attractive, more efficient, and healthier forms of travel.
We design places that meet the needs of all users,
regardless of whether they ride a bike, walk, use a
wheelchair, drive a car, or board a transit vehicle.
WE KNOW NORTHAMPTON
Toole Design has a long history of successful work
with the City of Northampton. This work includes field
engineering support for the Northampton Shared
Streets and Space Install project and 25% design
plans for Complete Streets improvements on Pleasant
Street from Hockanum Road to the Pleasant Street
roundabout. We are currently leading the redesign of
Main Street (Route 9) in Northampton, MA to enhance
its Complete Streets and positive urban design aspects.
We know the City, City staff and stakeholders, and City
processes and procedures.
TRAIL PLANNING, FEASIBILITY ANALYSES,
AND DESIGN
Toole Design has planned and designed tens of
thousands of miles pedestrian and bicycle connections
around the United States, including shared use paths
(multi-use trails) and connecting corridors in local/
regional systems. We combine expertise with trails
in ecologically sensitive areas, constrained rights-
of-way, and with connections to transit across the
United States, including in Massachusetts. Our past
work includes everything from individual trail and
park concept plans to statewide trail master plans,
park feasibility studies to detailed design and the
development of construction documents, and trail
brochures and maps to federally-funded trail research.
As a firm with leading practices in planning, engineering,
urban design, and landscape architecture, our staff
fully understand what it takes to bring a concept-level
idea into reality, and we bring this perspective to all our
feasibility studies. We have developed and assessed
alignments and concept designs for untold miles of
off- and on-road trails – thinking about slopes, erosion,
vegetation, rest and interpretive areas, permitting, plus
off- to on-road transitions, bike lanes, bike parking, and
intersection treatments such as curb extensions and
mid-block crossings.
We aim for excellence and are national thought
leaders and authors for many relevant design guides
including the American Association of State Highway
Transportation Officials Guide for the Development of
Bicycle Facilities, the Massachusetts Department of
Transportation Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design
Guide, and Achieving Multimodal Networks: Applying
Design Flexibility and Reducing Conflicts as well as
Innovative Street Design and Accessibility, each for the
Federal Highway Administration. Toole Design has also
had remarkable success in positioning our projects
to garner significant state and federal funding— for
example, we have submitted successful TIGER Grant
applications for several projects.
Walking and biking is not just a job— for Toole Design staff, it’s a way
of life. When working in the office, approximately 90% of our staff ride
a bicycle, take transit, and/or walk to work on a regular basis.
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The Marblehead Rail Trail Plan will act as a guiding document for future investment, maintenance, and management so that the trail can
sustainably serve as a community asset for years to come.
OUR SUBCONSULTANT
BSC Group (BSC), is a consulting, site design, planning,
and engineering firm with a staff of more than 160
professionals. Founded in 1965, BSC is headquartered
in Boston, MA with offices in Andover, Worcester
and West Yarmouth, as well as Glastonbury, CT an
Manchester, NH. BSC has provided interdisciplinary
design, planning, permitting, and construction phase
services for municipal, state, and private sector clients
throughout New England for five decades. BSC’s broad
range of services include:
▪Environmental analysis, planning, documentation,
and regulatory assistance
▪Permitting
▪Transportation and traffic planning/engineering
▪Civil/site engineering
▪Landscape architecture
▪Planning
▪Structural engineering and bridge inspection
▪Surveying, mapping, and GIS services
BSC incorporates a collaborative approach to projects,
involving all members of their multidisciplinary staff
as necessary, leading to better and more creative
solutions throughout the life of the project. BSC has
supported numerous bicycle and multi-purpose trail
projects, including the Neponset River Esplanade in
Boston, the Bike to Sea Northern Strand Rail Trail in
Saugus, the Independence Greenway in Peabody, the
Concord River Greenway in Lowell, the Assabet River
Rail Trail in Acton, Southern New England Trunkline
Trail in Franklin and the Hingham town-wide trails
plan and design. Many of BSC’s projects have involved
consideration of key issues such as environmental
permitting and coastal resiliency.
Additionally, BSC’s team is proud to plan and design a
deployable flood wall for the East Boston Greenway,
the first implementation of the Climate Ready Boston
initiative. This effort illustrates their capability to
develop innovative solutions in response to climate
change that meet the needs of the community.
PAST EXPERIENCE
AND REFERENCES
MARBLEHEAD RAIL TRAIL CONCEPT LAYOUT
MARBLEHEAD, MA
Reference: Town of Marblehead, Rebecca Curran
Cutting, Town Planner,
188 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA 01945,
781.631.0000, rebeccac@marblehead.org
Toole Design collaborated with community members
and stakeholders in the Town of Marblehead to create
a long-term vision for improving safety, accessibility,
and user experience on the Marblehead Rail Trail. This
trail is a beloved community asset which has been
serving as a recreational trail and community connector
since rail operations ceased on the right-of-way in the
late 1950s. Linking residents with several schools, the
central business district, and an emerging regional trail
network, the Marblehead Rail Trail is situated to play an
increasingly important role in advancing Marblehead’s
mobility, sustainability, and quality of life objectives.
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Some unique challenges present in this effort
included navigating shared obligations related to the
trail’s additional purpose as a utility corridor and
balancing the addition of modern trail features with the
preservation of the trail’s cherished natural character.
Toole Design led a stakeholder engagement process
which clarified the responsibilities and needs of the
Town, the trail users, and the utility commission with
regards to the trail such that recommendations could
reinforce ongoing cooperation among all parties. As
a final product to share back to the community and
stakeholders, Toole Design produced a plan which
proposes new conceptual designs for the trail’s
seven main street crossings, recommendations for
trail cross-section improvements and amenities, and
supporting policy and program initiatives.
The street crossing improvements were particularly
vital for advancing safety and accessibility on the
Marblehead Rail Trail, as in several places the trail
crosses high-volume thoroughfares where motorists
operate vehicles at high speeds. Other trail access points
vary in their formality and ADA-accessibility. Toole Design
collaborated with the Town of Marblehead to submit
a grant application to the MassDOT Complete Streets
Funding Program. The highest-priority street crossing
improvements, as determined by community input and
crash history, were approved for close to $400,000 in
implementation funding through the program in 2021.
SALISBURY RAILS WITH TRAILS PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES
SALISBURY, MD
Reference: City of Salisbury, Department of
Infrastructure and Development, Anne Roane, City Planner,
125 North Division Street Room 202, Salisbury, MD 21801,
410.548.3170, aroane@salisbury.md
The City of Salisbury plans to build a trail running
south-north through the center of town, following the
general alignment of the Norfolk Southern railroad
tracks. The trail will be a centerpiece of the City’s
active transportation network, connecting residents,
employees, students, and visitors with key destinations.
The planned trail is 5.75 miles long, running between
the City of Fruitland (southern end) and West Naylor
Mill Road (northern end). Key to the trail’s success
is its alignment through downtown Salisbury and its
connections to the newly completed Riverwalk, a major
focus of the City’s trail system. The trail is an important
part of the City of Salisbury’s transformation.
Toole Design prepared a master plan document
that provides the City with options for a primary and
alternative south/north trail alignment, including an
implementation strategy by segment, and 35% design
plans for the trail’s preferred primary alignment. This
plan will guide the City’s work going forward, allowing
for any ROW acquisition, easement agreements, and
funding needed to implement the trail. The master plan
also includes design guidelines and planning-level cost
estimates, along with information on funding resources
and an implementation sequence.
SANDWICH BIKEWAYS AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN
SANDWICH, MA
Reference: Town of Sandwich, MA, Sam Jensen,
Assistant Town Engineer,
130 Main Street Town Hall, Sandwich, MA 02563,
508.833.8000, sjensen@townofsandwich.net
Toole Design developed the Town of Sandwich’s
Bikeways and Pedestrian Master Plan. Building on the
strengths of Sandwich as a historic Cape Cod town
with numerous popular summer destinations, the Plan
provides the Town with a guide to creating a complete
network of safe and comfortable pedestrian and
bicycle facilities that serves the needs of residents and
seasonal users alike.
Specific short- and long-term recommendations were
provided, including shared use paths, on-street bicycle
facilities, and improved intersection treatments for
all road users. Toole Design focused in particular on
alternatives to improve access for pedestrians and
bicyclists between the historic town center, the popular
The Toole Design Team created visual renderings for the Salisbury
Rails with Trails project.
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Cape Cod Canal Path, and a proposed extension of the
regional shared use path network. This work involved
assessing roadways for utility locations and off-road sites
for accessible slopes and natural features to avoid to
minimize disturbance and erosion.
Toole Design involved the public through an engagement
process that included a walking workshop, a bicycling
workshop, a public open house, and an online interactive
map to provide opportunities for residents to provide
location-specific feedback. The final Plan included
recommendations for a complete pedestrian and bicycle
network throughout the Town of Sandwich and an
implementation-oriented prioritization plan and policy
guidance to help the Town maximize its investment.
BRISTOL EAST BAY BIKE PATH CONNECTION
BRISTOL, RI
Reference: City of Bristol, 10 Court Street,
Bristol, RI 02809, 401.253.7000
Establishing a multi-use connection between the
Bristol, RI campus of Roger Williams University and
the southern terminus of the East Bay Bike Path in
downtown Bristol has been an important initiative for
the Town and the University. This connection would
provide a safe and easy access path to downtown
Bristol, expanding commuting alternatives for students,
faculty and residents, and spur economic growth for
downtown businesses.
The Toole Design Team was contracted by the Town
for this multi-phased project. The first Phase included
creating a feasibility plan that closely analyzed several
potential route alternatives which concluded with a
final recommendation of a preferred route. Building on
a previous RWU Community Partnership Center (CPC)
study that explored concept designs for a proposed
route for the path connector, the team examined the
physical characteristics and infrastructure of each
proposed alternative, assessed logistical issues such
as permitting, property ownership, and constructability
and conducted a robust community outreach program
throughout the project including targeted outreach to
stakeholders.
The second phase of the Bristol East Bay Bike
Path Connection project includes concept to final
design of the preferred route. Based on the Town’s
selected alternative, the team will complete design
and permitting of the selected route, prepare
construction plans and documents to facilitate the
construction bid phase, and provide full construction
administration services.
Map from the final Sandwich Bikeways and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Route priority comparison slides for the Bristol East Bay Bike Path
Connection.
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ANACOSTIA RIVER TRAIL
WASHINGTON, DC
Reference: District Department of Transportation,
Ejigeneh Simie, PE, Project Manager,
55 M Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
202.671.4589, ej.simie@dc.gov
The Anacostia River Trail is a 26-mile trail system along
the shoreline of the Anacostia River and Washington Canal.
It is a key component of the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative
to revitalize areas around the waterfront and includes
more than 10 unique segments—connecting residents
and visitors to the river, and commercial and recreational
destinations. Toole Design has provided design and
planning expertise for all phases of implementation. In
addition to the master plan, Toole Design designed trail
connections to adjacent neighborhoods and other regional
trail systems. Small nodes and pocket parks along the trail
were designed to highlight these connections. Toole Design
designed trail amenities such as protected picnic areas
strategically located to take advantage of views and shade
and bike racks integrated with seat walls that provided a
safe respite along the trail. In addition, Toole Design led the
development of over 18 interpretative stations throughout
trail system that interpret natural features and cultural
heritage topics.
This project required a comprehensive public involvement
component that included brochure development, public
meetings, and one public hearing. Additionally, the trail
became an agenda item at combined public meetings for
several other projects in the vicinity.
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION PARKWAYS STUDY
BOSTON, MA
Reference: Department of Conservation and Recreation,
Dan Driscoll, Director of Recreation Facilities Planning,
251 Causeway Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114,
617.626.1438, dan.driscoll@state.ma.us
Toole Design worked with the Massachusetts Department
of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to create a master
plan for many of the parkways through the metropolitan
Boston region. The DCR oversees a network of diverse
parkways that serve some of the Boston region’s
greatest natural assets. As greenways connecting
communities across the region, they are also essential
routes for regional travel by every mode. Safety and
comfort for users of all ages and abilities is a crucial
goal of this Plan. This Plan contains a comprehensive
assessment and analysis of the selected parkways and
an action-oriented implementation plan, policy and
program recommendations, and short- and long-term
improvements on each parkway within the study area.
Toole Design conducted a thorough review of the existing
parkway conditions to inform the Plan recommendations.
This began with an assessment of DCR’s existing
database followed by a coordinated and precise data
collection effort. Next, parkway users’ input on travel
habits and visions for future parkway access was
collected with an online WikiMap and public. Third, Toole
Design conducted a thorough safety analysis to identify
areas of concern for all users with a special focus on
serious and fatal crashes. Finally, Toole Design analyzed
the entire parkway network to assess current bicycle
Level of Traffic Stress conditions, an indicator of potential
Toole Design provided construction phase services for trails that are enjoyed year-round by residents and visitors alike. Today, trail users enjoy
unrivalled access to educational, cultural, and recreational resources on both sides of the Anacostia River.
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ridership based on how comfortable users feel on a
particular facility.
Based on the existing parkway conditions review, Toole
Design identified policy and program recommendations
and short- and long-term infrastructure modifications
that improve comfort, safety, and connectivity for users
of all modes on the roads and shared use. Even as the
Plan was being developed, short-term recommendations
were being installed, including buffered bike lanes on
Old Colony Avenue and bike lanes on Truman Parkway.
Other recommendations include transforming large
rotaries into modern roundabouts with smaller
footprints, implementing road diets on roads, and
adding and improving shared use paths. In addition to
recommendations for specific parkways, the Plan also
includes a facility toolkit and modifications that DCR can
implement based on a parkway’s type.
TOWN-WIDE COMPREHENSIVE TRAILS PLAN AND DESIGN
HINGHAM, MA
The Town of Hingham is undergoing a series of
planning efforts to improve pedestrian and bicycle
connections between important open space
and community resources, while protecting the
community’s natural resources and recreational
amenities. As part of its planning efforts, the Town of
Hingham retained BSC Group for the completion of a
town-wide comprehensive trails plan, which includes
not only an assessment of existing trails, but also an
evaluation for future trail connections between various
parks, additional trail networks, and connections to
abutting communities. The project involved extensive
coordination with the Town Conservation Commission,
the Hingham Trail Committee, stakeholder groups
and Hingham residents. The Hingham Comprehensive
Trails Plan assisted the town in obtaining CPA funds
for updating signage throughout their open space
park system. The town is currently in the process of
obtaining additional funds to improve access to the
Bouve property as recommended and designed by BSC.
BSC’s overall services included existing conditions
assessment, open space planning and connectivity,
GIS, trail planning, environmental stewardship,
civil engineering, structural engineering, landscape
architecture, and public participation.
The Hingham Comprehensive Trails Map is available for
review on the Town of Hingham’s website:
http://www.hingham-a.gov/446/Comprehensive-Trails-
Plan. Public meetings were recorded by Hingham Public
Access television and available for viewing online:
http://www.hinghammedia.org/.
BLACKSTONE GATEWAY PARK
WORCESTER, MA
BSC Group worked with the City of Worcester,
Greater Worcester Land Trust, and the Quinsigamond
Village Association to plan, fund, permit, design, and
administer the construction of this arts integrated,
ecological river park with trails, overlooks,
boardwalks, interpretive features, and ecological
habitat amenities to support passive recreation,
education activities, and nature observation.
BSC’s overall services included master planning,
landscape architecture, public participation, habitat
restoration, multi-use path and bridge design,
structural engineering, civil engineering, land survey,
environmental planning and permitting, and grant
funding assistance.
Located on 34 acres of conservation land in the City of
Worcester, alongside the Middle River head water of
the Blackstone, the park provides access to an urban
wild, the first of its kind for the City of Worcester.
Elements of the park space include temporal public
art, monumental gateways, site furnishings designed
by local artists to interpret the history and meaning of
the site even solar powered lights and communication.
Subtle functional details such as cable rails along the
boardwalk reference the area’s industrial heritage
as a wire and cable producer Interpretive signage
throughout the park are digitally keyed for smart phone
users to listen to and reference historic and ecological
descriptions and bird calls.
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Below is the Toole Design Team’s organizational
structure for the Northampton Shared Use Paths
Feasibility Study project, which shows project
leadership, task managers, and key staff members
associated with specific subtasks. These individuals
will be supported by planners, landscape architects,
engineers, GIS specialists, graphic designers, and
others within each firm.
Resumes for our staff, including brief biographies and
relevant work experience is highlighted in the following
section.
ORGANIZATION CHART
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
PROJECT MANAGERPRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
Stephanie Weyer, PLAJason DeGray, PE, PTOE
Taylor Dennerlein, PE
Project Engineer
Russ Isler
Engineer
Julie Shaprio
Landscape Architect
Lily Ko
Planner/GIS Analyst
Alex KcKeag
Urban Designer/Graphic Specialist
TOOLE DESIGN SUPPORT STAFF
PROJECT ADVISOR
Jeff Ciabotti
Micah C. Morrison, PE, SE
Structural Review
Matt Burne, PWS
Environmental and Permitting Review
BSC GROUP SUPPORT STAFF
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 24
Stephanie is a landscape architect with experience in trail planning, design, and
construction. She has served as a key participant in historic national park trails
planning, where she has overseen site inventory and geospatial analysis on sites
of over 5,000 acres. Stephanie has designed and overseen construction of trails
with interpretive amenities and green infrastructure components. She has written
reports and grant documents for conservation sites, winning funds for trails
projects and related vegetation management.
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Sandwich Bikeways and Pedestrian Master Plan, Sandwich, MA
Stephanie worked as a planner on the project, which aimed to focus community
efforts on short- and long-term strategies to improve walking and bicycling. Stephanie
analyzed existing conditions on roadways, including utility and cross section constraints.
She explored trail feasibility in off-road areas, including needed retaining structures
and whether trails could meet ADA recreation facility guidelines for slopes and passing
zones. Stephanie developed map graphics to illustrate potential design solutions.
Joe Louis Greenway Framework Plan, Detroit, MI
Stephanie worked as the lead designer and production manager on Toole Design’s portion
of design standards development for the Joe Louis Greenway. Stephanie focused on
addressing design user characteristics, path materials, mid-block crossing and complex
intersection treatments, and transit connectivity. She also produced standards and a
policy memo related to micromobility. Stephanie developed design concepts, standards,
and graphics while coordinating and reviewing work by staff in multiple offices.
Winter Island Trail, Salem, MA
At her former firm, Stephanie served as the Project Manager for the Winter Island Trail
project from design through construction. To meet the needs of an ecologically sensitive
ocean site, the design incorporated reclaimed granite boulders for seating and signage,
erosion prevention planting, and permeable paving in select locations along an otherwise
multi-use and accessible chipseal path. Stephanie developed graphics, trail grading,
construction documents and cost estimates. She coordinated environmental and cultural
permit consultations and a bird study for endangered species. Stephanie worked with a
stakeholder group, presented for local permitting, and led construction observation.
Old North End Bike Ped Connectivity, Burlington, VT
Stephanie served as the deputy project manager for this planning and conceptual
design study that focused on strengthening the walking and biking network,
particularly around and to Battery Park. Stephanie conducted existing conditions
analysis and created numerous concepts for intersections and roadways,
demonstrating truck turn feasibility with AutoTurns for each location. She played a
key role in community engagement, producing display posters for each intersection,
presentations, and recording presentations for use online. Stephanie wrote and
formatted the final report that summarized feasibility, costs, and priorities.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Gettysburg National Military Park Comprehensive Trails Plan, Gettysburg, PA
PROJECT MANAGER
TOOLE DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 9
Toole Design: 2018-Present
Kyle Zick Landscape
Architecture: 2013-2018
Ecocity Builders: 2017
Olmsted Center for
Landscape Preservation,
National Park Service: 2012
EDUCATION/
CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture, Ball State
University: 2011
Professional Landscape
Architect: MA
APPOINTMENTS/
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of
Landscape Architects
A W A R D S
Boston Society of Landscape
Architects Honor Award
for Emerald Necklace Tree
Management Plan: 2014
BSLA Community Service
Award for conference
organization work: 2013
American Planning
Association NY Metro
Chapter Achievement Award
for Orange County Design
Manual: 2011
STEPHANIE WEYER, PLA
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 25
As Toole Design’s Boston Office Director, Jason leads Toole Design’s team of engineers
in undertaking projects that deliver quantified public safety benefits, enhance mobility
alternatives, and foster community inclusion. This includes managing efforts under
MassDOT statewide task based design contracts and on-call agreements with the
cities of Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville. Jason is a leading voice for progressive
transportation policy, planning, and design.
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Route 9 Corridor Improvement Project, Northampton, Hadley, Amherst, MA
Jason serves as Project Manager for this project, which includes the preparation
of the B43 Transit Mobility Planning and Alternatives Study to investigate the
feasibility of transit improvements specifically for the PVTA’s B43 line, which travels
10 miles primarily along Route 9 linking downtown Northampton, Smith College,
Hadley commercial areas, the University of Massachusetts and downtown Amherst.
Jason has led the visioning for this project, including coordination with a myriad of
stakeholders and addressing numerous longstanding regional mobility and land use
issues at the forefront of this project.
Cambridge Bicycle Facilities, Cambridge, MA
Toole Design is working with the City of Cambridge to implement the City’s bicycle
network vision by retrofitting various corridors with quick-build, high-quality
bicycle facilities. Jason is Toole Design’s project director for these design efforts,
which have focused on delivering improvements to high-intensity corridors with a
demonstrated safety need. To date, designs have been implemented for over two
miles in total along Cambridge Street, Brattle Street in Harvard Square, and various
segments of Massachusetts Avenue. Jason’s role has included providing design
direction and Quality Control review of deliverables.
Improved Bicycle Facilities on the Arborway, Boston, MA
Jason serves as Project Director on this project. The project seeks to redesign the
Arborway between Kelley and Murray Circles to improve safety for all users, calm traffic,
enhance nonmotorized connections and connections to green space, better manage traffic
flow, preserve trees, and mitigate neighborhood cut-through concerns. Jason has worked
closely with DCR staff through multiple iterations of design and traffic modeling to ensure
this complex capital project progresses to successfully towards implementation.
MassDOT Complete Streets On-Call
Jason serves as project director for Toole Design’s on-call Complete Streets
contracts with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The assignments
under this on-call are task-based, and they range from Complete Streets design
review for MassDOT, to the preparation of Complete Streets training modules
for both internal MassDOT personnel and municipal partners, to project specific
undertakings. Jason provides senior-level experience, often directing his efforts
toward QA/QC review of deliverables and client relations.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Providence City Walk, Providence, RI
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
TOOLE DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 19
Toole Design: 2016-Present
Greenman Pedersen, Inc.:
2012-2016
BETA Group: 2010-2012
and 2002-2007
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin:
2007-2010
EDUCATION/
CERTIFICATION
Master of Science,
Transportation
Engineering, University of
Massachusetts: 2002
Bachelor of Science,
Mechanical Engineering,
Boston University: 2000
Professional Engineer:
CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT
Professional Traffic
Operations Engineer
APPOINTMENTS/
AFFILIATIONS
Chair of International
Advocacy Committee,
Institute of Transportation
Engineers
JASON DEGRAY, PE, PTOE
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 26
Jeff is Toole Design’s Trails and Greenways Practice Lead and Mid-Atlantic Deputy
Director of Planning. He has more than 20 years of experience in trail planning and
design, and is an accomplished project manager who has worked for a variety of
cities, regional agencies, and state-level clients around the United States. Jeff was
formerly the Vice President for Trail Development at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy,
experience that gives him in-depth knowledge of the pathway between planning
and implementing projects, and makes him a nationally recognized expert on trail
development. His breadth of expertise extends from large-scale regional planning
to detailed infrastructure design, allowing him to effectively lead from a project’s
initial visioning to its ultimate prioritization and development. Jeff’s national
perspective and on-the-ground project experience have led to a robust track record
of successful, completed projects.
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Salisbury Rails with Trails Planning and Design Services, Salisbury, MD
Jeff was the strategic advisor for this project providing guidance on issues related
to trail alignment options within and adjacent to the operating railroad’s ROW. Jeff
drew upon his deep rail-trail experience providing oversight for the preparation
and submission of the Rails-to-Trails Master Plan.This plan will guide the City’s
work going forward, allowing for any ROW acquisition, easement agreements, and
funding needed to implement the trail.
Laurel Hill - Lorton VRE Connector Trail Feasibility Study, Fairfax County, VA
Jeff was the strategic advisor on this highly complex transportation-trail route for
Virginia’s commuter rail service. The report clearly detailed all existing conditions
and technical challenges along the proposed trail alignment including intersections
with I-95, the CSX corridor, steep grades, and flood plain issues. The report also
included an implementation plan which clearly lays out the responsibilities and
actions needed to move the project towards completion. Jeff worked with the
project team to identify the preferred alignment, outstanding issues for design and
development and provided quality control of all delivered documentation.
Potomac Heritage Trail Powell’s Creek Feasibility Study, Manassas, VA
Jeff is serving as the Project Manager for this feasibility study of the Potomac
Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHT) at Powell’s Creek, partnering with the Potomac
Heritage Trail Association (PHTA) and the Prince William County Department of
Recreation, Parks and Tourism (PWC). The project study area is approximately 3.5
miles and is located near Woodbridge, VA along Powell’s Creek, a tidal tributary
of the Potomac River. Toole Design will prepare three possible shared use path
alignments tying into the existing trail and sidewalk system. We will locate potential
trailhead and parking locations. Jeff is managing the project and providing guidance
for the alternative alignments.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Grand Junction Path and MIT Property Feasibility Study, Cambridge,MA
Frederick East Street Rail-with-Trail, Frederick, MD
TRAILS ADVISOR
TOOLE DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 26
Toole Design: 2012-Present
Save the Children - U.S.
Programs: 2011-2012
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy:
1995-2011
EDUCATION/
CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Arts,
Psychology, Rollins
College: 1987
APPOINTMENTS/
AFFILIATIONS
Jeffrey L. Doppelt Charitable
Foundation
Transportation Research
Board Pedestrian Committee
Transportation for America,
Equity Caucus
JEFF CIABOTTI
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 27
Taylor is a professional engineer and certified planner, with experience in both
engineering and planning. Her work focuses on safety and multimodal user
experiences. At Toole Design, Taylor has contributed numerous projects ranging
from design guidance to modal plans to design plans. This extensive knowledge
allows Taylor to guide concepts and designs that are constructable, with a technical
background in traffic analysis. Taylor has worked with a variety of communities,
including Malden, Lynn, Boston, Somerville, Providence, Lowell, and Cambridge.
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Marblehead Former RRROW Rail Trail Plan, Marblehead, MA
Taylor was the Project Manager of this Trail Plan for the Former Railroad Right-
of-Way in Marblehead, MA. This project, located within a utility easement, involved
a strong community outreach component, comprised of stakeholder interviews,
advisory committee meetings, and broad public engagement. The outreach helped
to lead the trail plan efforts and prioritize improvements. Proposed improvements
included a maintenance plan, more consistent cross-section, accessible trail
entrances, and safer street crossings, all while ensuring ease of access for utility
companies. Select projects were submitted to MassDOT as part of the Complete
Streets Funding Program.
Malden Complete Streets Prioritization Plan, Malden, MA
Taylor worked with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to help Malden prioritize
multimodal projects to be submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation
for Complete Streets funding. She attended public meetings, coordinated and performed
site visits, and developed conceptual plans, and estimated construction costs.
Concepts include at-grade street crossings for the Northern Strand Community Trail.
Shared Streets and Spaces Technical Assistance
The Barr Foundation is providing funding for technical assistance to help
municipalities apply for the MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces grant program. As
a task lead on this project, Taylor is overseeing the design and traffic analysis on the
development and implementation of bus lanes on Florence Street and Centre Street in
Malden, as well as a pilot greenway on Willow Street, while working closely with City
officials and MBTA staff members to ensure adherence to tight project deadlines.
MassDOT Complete Streets On-Call Services
Taylor is the day-to-day project manager for this on-call contract. She is the liason
between MassDOT and Toole Design, attending bi-weekly meetings to update
the client on the status of all tasks, as well as writing scopes for new requested
tasks. Specific task orders Taylor also manages includes Market Street Bicycle
and Pedestrian Corridor Improvement project, Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridors
Feasibility Assessment, and the State-owned Roadway Short-term and Long-term
Cross-section Development task.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
MBTS Complete Streets Prioritization Plan, Manchester, MA
PROJECT ENGINEER
TOOLE DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 5
Toole Design: 2016-Present
EDUCATION/
CERTIFICATION
Master of City and Regional
Planning, Master of Science,
Environmental Engineering,
University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill: 2013
Bachelor of Science,
Civil Engineering,
Northeastern University: 2010
Professional Engineer: MA
AWARDS
Louise Venable Coker Award
for Best Masters Project:
2013
APPOINTMENTS/
AFFILIATIONS
Institute of
Transportation Engineers
American Planning
Association
Young Professionals in
Transportation
TAYLOR DENNERLEIN, PE
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 28
Russell is a civil engineer who specializes in pedestrian and bicycle design, and who
strives to make communities and towns safer and more accessible for pedestrian
access, biking, and multimodal transportation. He works with various design and
analysis programs on a variety of projects. His experience includes multimodal
roadway design, bicycle and pedestrian design and retrofitting, roadway striping
plans, and ADA accessibility design and analysis. Russell has preformed key
engineering work, written technical memos, done extensive fieldwork, and performed
data analysis. He is enthusiastic about creating safer, more effective modes of
transportation for every purpose through better engineering and design.
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Boston Complete Streets, Boston, MA
Russell served as a field engineer for this project, with his work focusing on Codman
Square in Dorchester. Russell was responsible for measuring slopes along a roadway
corridor and calculating slope grade in order to determine if potential traffic calming
methods would coincide with existing drainage flow direction along the road. Russell
was involved in both field and office work while assisting on this project.
MassDOT Complete Streets On-Call, Brockton, MA
Russell was design engineer for this project, with his work primarily focused on the
City of Brockton. Russell was responsible for assisting in the planning and design of
new pavement markings, as well as creating construction cost estimates for the set
of pavement marking plans.
Protected Bike Lane Projects - Bicycle Facilities, Cambridge, MA
Russell is a design engineer for this project, and is currently working on the latest
round of Participatory Budget projects that includes the installation of off-road
bicycle facilities on Massachusetts Avenue between Sidney Street and Memorial
Drive to be included as a part of the City of Cambridge’s bike facility network.
Russell is part of a team that developed various separated bike lane concepts based
on field work that was conducted in the area, incorporating elements such as a bus
exclusive lane, reduced width travel lanes, and buffered bike lanes.
Acton Main Street Bike Lane Design, Acton, MA
Russell is a design engineer for this project, where he created multiple concept
design plans for the proposed installation of bike lanes along Main Street in the
Town of Acton. The concepts used existing infrastructure, as well as incorporated
various traffic calming elements to help create a safer corridor for both pedestrians
and bicyclists to use.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
DCR Parkways Study, Boston/Milton, MA
Ashland Downtown Revitalization Project, Ashland, MA
Malden Final Design, Malden, MA
ENGINEER
TOOLE DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 4
Toole Design: 2017-Present
City of Agawam DPW,
Engineering Department:
2016
EDUCATION/
CERTIFICATION
Bachelor of Civil and
Environmental Engineering,
University of Massachusetts
Amherst: 2017
RUSSELL ISLER
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 29
Julie is a landscape designer with a passion for mobility equity and inclusive public
space. Her experience ranges from large park master planning to garden design and
trail construction, and she brings expertise in planting design, public engagement, and
public space design. A lifelong enthusiasm for plants led her to the field of landscape
architecture, and she is interested in innovative approaches to green infrastructure
and urban planting design. Julie performs a variety of tasks at Toole Design, including
site design, grading and stormwater management, intersection and streetscape
design, the creation of local Complete Streets guides, and the development of
multimodal mobility and placemaking initiatives. Her past work Baltimore, Barcelona,
and the Greater Boston area provides a strong foundation for crafting creative
solutions to mobility and access challenges.
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Marblehead Rail Trail, Marblehead, MA
Julie worked as landscape designer on the team that led the master planning
process for this historically and culturally critical park in downtown Albany. She
collaborated with City of Albany planning staff to lead community engagement
events, and was a key contributor to the master plan design. Julie also wrote and
compiled the Master Plan document for publicity and outreach.
Lower Pleasant Street Design, Northampton, MA
Julie worked as landscape designer on the team that led the master planning
process for this historically and culturally critical park in downtown Albany. She
collaborated with City of Albany planning staff to lead community engagement
events, and was a key contributor to the master plan design. Julie also wrote and
compiled the Master Plan document for publicity and outreach.
Grand Junction Multi-Use Path & Conceptual Transit Design, Cambridge, MA
Julie works as a landscape designer on the development of intersection strategies
for the Grand Junction Multi-Use Path. This project reclaims space within a historic
railroad right of way for a bicycle and pedestrian path through east Cambridge,
MA. Julie has contributed intersection design proposals for complex multimodal
crossings.
Tivoli Lake Preserve Trails, Albany, NY
Julie developed a new accessible trail network to welcome diverse users to this
unique urban nature preserve. This trails project was Phase 1 of implementation of
the community-driven visioning plan for Tivoli Lake Preserve and community farm.
Julie’s fieldwork at the Preserve, and her experience in backcountry trailbuilding helped
minimize impact on sensitive ecosystems while promoting safe access to the site.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Bertram Field, Salem, MA
Lowell Lower Locks, Lowell, MA
Belmont Library, Belmont, MA
Lincoln Park Master Plan, Albany, NY
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
TOOLE DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 6
Toole Design: 2020-Present
STIMSON: 2018-2020
Stoss Landscape Urbanism:
2018
Mahan Rykiel Associates:
2016
EDUCATION/
CERTIFICATION
Master of Landscape
Architecture, University of
Virginia: 2017
Bachelor of Arts, Biology,
Oberlin College: 2009
JULIE SHAPIRO
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 30
Lily is a planner in Toole Design’s Boston office whose passion for transportation stems
from its connections to equity, the environment, and health. She lends her skills in public
engagement, research, writing, graphic design, and mapping to a variety of projects,
including Vision Zero, MBTA Accessibility Design Guide, and Cambridge Bike Plan. Well
before she joined Toole Design, Lily was striving to make transportation accessible.
She worked at the MBTA to determine equitable placement of fare machines to serve
un/underbanked riders for her thesis, and for a fellowship with Boston City Councilor
Michelle Wu, Lily designed a project to learn about teen transportation barriers,
resulting in thousands more students receiving a free transit pass.
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Ward Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Study, Arvada, CO
Lily created an opportunities and constraint map for the Ward Road Bicycle and
Pedestrian Study. This involved identification of major land uses, existing bikeways,
intersections, crossings, transit stops, and other land use detail. Lily incorporated
several important elements into one information-rich, yet aesthetically-pleasing
map to demonstrate the bicycle and pedestrian opportunities and barriers
surrounding Ward Road in Arvada, CO.
MassDOT Resource Library for Barriers to Complete Streets
Lily is leading the production of the MassDOT Resource Library for Barriers to Complete
Streets. She is researching common misperceptions about Complete Streets design
and developing guidance and resources on overcoming challenges to implementing
Complete Street policies and design. The short brochures will be made widely-
accessible to a diverse audience through common language and illustrative graphics.
Boston Network Acceleration Projects, Boston, MA
Lily serves as a planner for the Connect Downtown project, a bold vision that will
transform downtown streets and neighborhoods to make walking and bicycling
safer and more welcoming. She has been responsible for creating content for
public engagement, including toolkit and inspiration boards, and data analysis of
traffic volumes and census surveys for maps. Lily ensures an inclusive community
engagement process through coordination for translation and interpretation services.
Additionally, she has contributed conceptual drawings of intersection redesigns.
AFC 2.0, Boston, MA
Lily served as a community outreach intern on AFC 2.0, the MBTA’s fare payment
collection system that aims to make paying for transit easier and more convenient.
She assisted in the outreach of vulnerable riders by gathering feedback on the
locations of fare vending machines through street teams and focus groups. Lily
created maps for municipal partner workshops and produced a method using spatial
and temporal ridership and payment data to determine placement of fare vending
machines to more equitably serve un/underbanked riders.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Cambridge Bike Plan Update, Cambridge, MA
PLANNER
TOOLE DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 3
Toole Design: 2019-Present
AFC 2.0, MBTA: 2018-2019
Office of Michelle Wu: 2018
Tufts University: 2018
TERC: 2008-2017
EDUCATION/
CERTIFICATION
Master of Arts, Urban
and Environmental Policy
and Planning (UEP), Tufts
University: 2019
Bachelor of Science,
Northeastern University,
Business Administration
(Marketing and
Management): 2008
AWARDS
Tufts University UEP
Department First Thesis
Award: 2019
Student Project Award,
American Planning
Association, Massachusetts
Chapter: 2018
NSF Teaching and
Learning Video Showase
Presenters’ Choice Award
for Extraordinary Creativity,
National Science Foundation:
2015
PERC Proceedings Paper
Award, Physics Education
Research Leadership and
Organizing Council: 2012
LILY KO
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 31
Alex is a planner and designer with experience that includes multimodal street
design, suburban retrofits, missing middle housing, incremental development. He
has worked to develop context-sensitive designs for urban and suburban streets
and to expand the international Highways to Boulevards movement, which highlights
the damage done by 20th-century highway building and empowers communities
to re-evaluate their in-city highway infrastructure. Alex studied sustainable
urban planning and design at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm and
University College London (UCL). At Toole Design, Alex combines his transportation
reform background and passion for structural change to illustrate new best
practices in land use and transportation.
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
East Bay Bike Path, Bristol, RI
Alex worked with an urban design team to propose building out the town of
Bristol, RI’s bicycle network. He had to understand the public’s level of knowledge
of various design treatments and create several before and after renderings,
showing the various design treatments proposed in the plan (e.g. sidepaths,
bicycle boulevards, and shared streets). The purpose was to bring the 2D plans
to life and garner public support for the design interventions, ultimately securing
implementation support.
Main Street (Route 9): Complete Streets Design Services, Nothampton, MA
Alex provides graphics support on the Main Street (Route 9) Complete Streets
Design project. He is illustrating various components of streets and proposed
changes to Main Street/Route 9, to inform a StoryMap. This StoryMap will inform the
public of design choices and help the stakeholders to make better design decisions.
DCR Parkways Study, Boston, MA
Alex served as a graphic designer on this plan, which provides a vision for an
interconnected network of walkways and bikeways throughout metro Boston. The
plan studied opportunities to redesign and reconstruct parkways to meet Complete
Streets standards and includes several short-term recommendations that identify
improvements that can be added to repaving activities or placed in a five-year
capital plan. Alex used data from the study to design cross-sections for the showing
both short- and long-term potential of the parkways’ ROW.
Montgomery County Complete Streets Design Guidelines, Montgomery County, MD
Alex served as a graphic designer for the Montgomery County Complete Streets
design guidelines. Alex developed graphics of traffic engineering concepts for
a general audience, including turning radii, control vs. design vehicles, and
encroachment. The final guidelines are intended to transform the way streets in
Montgomery County are designed and built in the future.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Denver Complete Streets Design Guidelines, Denver, CO
URBAN DESIGNER
TOOLE DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 9
Toole Design: 2019-Present
Congress for the New
Urbanism: 2012-2017
EDUCATION/
CERTIFICATION
Master of Sustainable Urban
Planning and Design, KTH
Royal Institute of Technology:
2019
Bachelor of Arts,
Anthropology, University of
Illinois at Chicago: 2010
ALEX MCKEAG
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 32
Micah has a comprehensive background in structural design and analysis with strong
project management skills. He has 20 years of experience involving a varied mix of
unique structural engineering projects. His technical experience focuses on bridge
engineering, demolition, and construction along with diverse residential and commercial
projects. Due to Micah’s academic credentials and professional practice he has been
extensively involved in the engineering necessary for bridge and building construction.
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Blackstone Gateway Park Pedestrian Bridge Design, Worcester, MA
Micah served as Structural Engineer for the design of a pedestrian bridge and
boardwalk system at Blackstone Gateway Park. Micah was the lead structural
engineer for the design and detail of a pedestrian bridge, overlook, and boardwalk
system as part of Worcester’s plan to provide public access improvements to the
Blackstone Gateway Park along the bank of the Middle River. A pedestrian bridge
spans the river adjacent to an existing dam, and then a boardwalk connected to the
bridge carries pedestrians over existing wetlands to an existing footpath. Research
indicated that the best design for the pedestrian bridge was a prefabricated bow
truss. One abutment of the pedestrian bridge is supported on a portion of the dam
structure and at the other end a concrete bent cap is supported on helical piles.
The boardwalk extension of the walkway is constructed of timber joints and bent
caps supported on helical piles, with recycled composite decking. The project
also includes scenic overlooks along the river that are constructed similar to the
boardwalks and are also supported on helical piles.
MassDOT Bridge Replacements, West Brookfield, MA
Micah served as Senior Structual Engineer for the replacement of the Foster Hill Road
Bridge over Coys Brook in West Brookfield. Micah provided structural engineering
calculations, cost estimates, specifications, and drawings. The bridge design was in
accordance with AASHTO LRFD and the MassDOT LRFD bridge manual.
MassDOT North Royalston Road Bridge Over Tarbell Brook, Winchendon, MA
Micah served as Senior Structual Engineer for this project under BSC’s MassDOT
master service agreement. The full bridge replacement design included a 52-foot
span using prestressed NEXT F beams with integral abutments for the elimination
of leak prone joints. The design included a temporary bridge and an alternating
one-way traffic signal to maintain vehicular access. The bridge was adjacent to a
historic mill site and included extensive survey and hydraulic analysis.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Jackson Road over Nashua River, Devens, MA
MassDOT East New Lenox Road Over Sackett Brook Bridge Replacement,
Pittsfield. MA
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
BSC GROUP
PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 21
BSC Group: 2009-Present
GV Engineering: 2003-2009
Geologic Services
Corporation: 2001-2003
Lenard Engineering:
2000-2001
EDUCATION/
CERTIFICATION
Master of Science, Civil
Engineering, University of
Massachusetts Amherst: 2003
Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, Worcester
Polytechnic Institute: 2000
Professional Engineer: MA,
CT, VT, HI
APPOINTMENTS/
AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Civil
Engineers
MICAH C. MORRISON, PE, SE
NORTHAMPTON SHARED USE PATHS FEASIBILITY STUDY 33
Matt has expertise in wildlife biology, conservation science, management, and
policy. He has extensive field experience conducting wildlife and rare species
surveys, vernal pool evaluations as well as vast experience in wetland permitting
reviews. Throughout his career, Matt has developed skills in areas including
conservation planning, land protection, land management, facilitation, and
communication. He applies these skills in educating the public, conservation
professionals, and natural resource agency personnel on wildlife habitats and
protection strategies. Matt is the author of several publications and conducts
public outreach and education on a regular basis.
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Conservation and Management Permit, National Grid 315/327/303/3520 Line
Refurbishment, Southeast MA
Matt served as Senior Ecologist responsible for preparation of project permit
under Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA). Matt conducted extensive
negotiation for successfully mitigating project impacts through land transfer to
municipal conservation and designed and produced the Rare Species Field Issue
to provide contractors with detailed information needed for impact avoidance
during construction.
Preliminary Wildlife Habitat Evaluation, National Grid 394/397 ACR, Tewksbury
to West Newbury, MA
Matt served as Senior Ecologist responsible for conducting a comprehensive
survey of important wildlife habitat features for state listed turtle and amphibian
species along a 35-mile electric powerline right of way. He developed parameters
for ArcView Dashboard project to share field observations and evaluation results
with state regulators.
Vernal Pool Evaluations, Various National Grid Projects, Eastern Massachusetts, MA
Matt served as Senior Ecologist responsible for providing field verification and
delineation of vernal pool habitat for improvement and maintenance projects in
early stages of permit development.
Wildlife Tracking Survey, Concord, MA
Matt contributed to long-term wildlife tracking and road mortality survey for
Massachusetts Department of Transportation Route 2 Wildlife Underpass project.
Surveys provide data on wildlife species utilizing built mitigation infrastructure.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Bear Garden Trail Loop, Walden Woods Project, Concord, MA
Invasive Species Management on Brister’s Hill, Walden Woods Project, Concord, MA
Where’s Your Walden? Exhibit, Walden Pond Visitor Center, Concord, MA
Brister’s Hill Assessed Loop, Concord, MA
SENIOR ECOLOGIST
BSC GROUP
PROFESSIONAL
HIGHLIGHTS
Years of Experience: 25
BSC Group: 2020-Present
The Walden Woods Project:
2005-2000
Mass Natural Heritage
and Endangered Species
Program: 1993-2002
EDUCATION/
CERTIFICATION
Master of Science, Fisheries
and Wildlife Conservation,
University of Massachusetts
Amherst: 2000
Bachelor of Science,
Environmental Science,
University of Massachusetts
Amherst: 1993
Professional Wetland
Scientist
Invasive Plant Management
Certificate: MA
APPOINTMENTS/
AFFILIATIONS
Vernal Pool Association:
Founder/Vice President
Society of Wetland Scientists
Association of
Massachusetts Wetland
Scientists
MATT BURNE, PWS
2 Oliver Street, Suite 305
Boston, MA 02109
617.619.9910
www.tooledesign.com