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Presi dent’ s Message

As president of the Potomac Section of the AmericanSociety of Highway Engineers (ASHE), I would like to takethis opportunity to welcome all of you to another excitingseason. I am honored to be your president, a position Itake with great humility. We are going to have a 2016-2017season filled with great speakers, our annual golftournament, continued support of our scholarship program,a summer field trip and an amazing holiday party.

Following in the footsteps of our past section presidents, I will thelead Potomac section to a season of exciting events. This is not a one-person show and Iam extremely fortunate that the board of directors supporting me are second to none.Each board member brings an excellent set of skills and an enthusiasm that is verycontagious. I look forward to working with each of them and I can only imagine the greatthings they will help me accomplish.

With your support I am confident we will continue to enrich our community andstrengthen our voice within the transportation industry. In the past couple of years oursection has grown exponentially attracting members at record levels. My goal is tocontinue this trend and expand our reach across different organizations with similarinterests. Together with the board, we are looking into initiatives that will help mentor ouryounger members and get them plugged into the transportation community and help themon their career paths. I believe it is imperative to help develop our young engineers andprovide them the knowledge to further our transportation industry.

Lastly, ASHE Potomac Section will continue to provide a comfortable and relaxedenvironment, that will allow all of us the freedom to be ourselves without fear ofjudgement. We are each unique and an asset to the transportation industry. I only ask onething of you, challenge yourself each day and push yourselves, don’t take the easy road.Stretch your minds beyond the limits of normal convention and think outside the box, youmay be pleasantly surprised with outcome.

Sincerely,

Anis Shaikh P.E.

ASHE President – Potomac Section

Board Members

PresidentAnis Shaikh, P.E.

HNTB

1st Vice PresidentCerasela Cristel, P.E., PhD

T3 Design

2nd Vice PresidentDavid Metcalf, P.E.Prime AE Group, Inc.

SecretaryDerrick Shelton, P.E.

Haley and Aldrich

TreasurerDavid Palfrey

McDonough Bolyard Peck, Inc.

Director 2014-17Ryan Martin

Accumark

Director 2014-17Adam Welschenbach, P.E., PTOE

Rinker Design Associates, P.C.

Director 2015-18Prutha Rueangvivatanakij, P.E.,

Fairfax County

Director 2016-18Drew Wolfred, P.E.

Kimley-Horn

Director 2016-19Muthu Arigovindan, P.E.,

Terracon

Director 2016-19Nikhil Deshpande, P.E., CSMRinker Design Associates, P.C.

Young Member CoordinatorKhatereh Vaghefi, P.E., PhDWSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff

The ASHE Potomac Section Newsletter January 2017

THEDELINEATOR

ANIS SHAIKH, P.E.

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Work is underway to transform Northern Virginia’sInterstate 66 into a multimodal corridor that moves trafficand people quicker and in a more reliable way. The projectscope includes:

· Two express lanes in each direction from I-495 (CapitalBeltway) to Gainesville (University Boulevard)

· Three general purpose lanes in each direction

· New transit service and park-and-ride lots

· Safety and operational improvements at key interchanges

In late June 2016, VDOT completed its environmental study process by receiving a “Finding of No SignificantImpact” (FONSI) from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the Transform 66 Outside theBeltway improvements, clearing the way for the project to move forward with design and construction. TheFONSI was issued after review of VDOT’s Tier 2 Final Environmental Assessment (EA), which was carried outbetween July 2014 and June 2016, and studied the environmental consequences associated with multimodaltransportation improvements for I-66 outside the Beltway.

On December 7, 2016, the Commonwealth Transportation Board endorsed the Commissioner’s final Findingof Public Interest and supported the Commissioner’s execution of a Comprehensive Agreement with ExpressMobility Partners.

Major Project Milestones Ahead:

· January 2017 Begin Final Design

· September 2017 Design Public Hearing Date

· Fall 2017 Begin Construction

· Oct. 2017 – Dec. 2018 Right of Way Acquisition – Offers, etc.

· March 2019 Park and Ride Milestone Date (960 Parking Spaces near Gainesville)

· February 2020 Route 28 Signalization Date (Remove 4 Traffic Signals from Route 28)

· July 2022 Begin Tolling (Service Commencement Date)

· August 2022 Project Completion Date

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTTRANSFORM 66 OUTSIDE THE

BELTWAY PROJECT

All information provided and graphics shown are available on the Transform 66 Project Website(http://outside.transform66.org/default.asp). Please visit this website to check on project updates.

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Mr. Todd Horsley, Director of Northern Virginia TransitPrograms for the Virginia Department of Rail and PublicTransportation (DRPT) was the guest speaker onSeptember 21st, the opening meeting for the 2016-2017season.

Mr. Horsley presented from the perspective of Mrs.Jennifer Mitchell, the Director of DRPT who was not ableto participate that evening.

The audience learned how DRPT is a sister agency for VDOT, with a significant difference in size: 56 versus 7,500employees; one office versus nine district offices.

Other similarities between these two agencies are that the VDOT Commissioner and the DRPT Director are appointed byand report to the Commonwealth Governor and are non-voting members of the Commonwealth Transportation Board(CTB).

DRPT is a planning and funding agency, and it supports local transit systems who implement their own projects.

Mr. Horsley also discussed about the collaboration between the two agencies on several projects including $165 million inFederal FASTLANE grant funding, and a $1.4 billion multimodal program of projects known as the Atlantic Gateway,primarily in the I-95 corridor.

He also mentioned other major projects in Northern Virginia on which DRPT collaborates with VDOT. The full script ofMr. Horsley’s presentation can be found on our web page: http://potomac.ashe.pro/events.html

In conclusion Mr. Horsley recommended that all consultants and contractors stay informed about the ongoing and upcomingprojects.

Todd Hors leyDirector of NorthernVirgin ia Trans it Programs

SEPTEMBER MEETING

THE STEPHEN M. EVANS MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2017

All applications must be submitted to David Metcalf at dmetcalf@primeeng.com.

or at 3201 Jermantown Road, Suite 660, Fairfax, VA 22030

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be undergraduate students planning to entertheir junior or senior year in an ABET-accredited engineeringprogram majoring in Civil Engineering for the Fall 2017semester. Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of2.75 on a 4.0 scale, and a minimum 3.0 GPA in theirengineering-related course work.

SUBMISSION

Essay, Transcript, Résumé

ESSAY

Applicants must prepare a typed and double-spaced essay ofat least 500 words describing the following:· How the applicant became interested in engineering.· The applicant's personal goals as they pertain to

Transportation Engineering.· The contributions the applicant hopes to make to the

transportation industry.

Do you have f r iends, f ami ly members, or coworkers current ly pursu ing an undergraduate degree inc iv i l eng ineering? $5,000 i n Scholarsh ips wi l l be avai lab le th is Apr il for s tudents pursu ingtransportat ion eng ineering and re la ted f ie lds .

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MARCH 20TH, 2017.Members of ASHE Potomac will perform the initial candidate screening based on the essay and transcript. The most suitableapplications will be presented to the Potomac Section Board of Directors no later than April 8th, 2017 for the final selection.

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The type of improvements planned for the next two years were presented with VDOT at $880 millions of improvements toadded capacity projects and localities with $56 million of bike/pedestrian facilities projects. A list of current and upcomingprocurement opportunities was presented.

OCTOBER MEETINGVDOT hosted the annual meeting at the office on Alliance Drive on October12th. A panel composed of top leaders presented the most importantprojects in Northern Virginia and shared their vision for the future.

Ms. Helen Cuervo (District Engineer), Mr. Bill Cuttler (District Construction Engineer), Ms. Amanda Baxter (SpecialProjects), Ms. Susan Shaw (Mega Projects Program), and Mr. Nick Roper (Project Development Engineer) were thepanelists at the event.

The State of the District was first presented; the District takes pride in meeting or exceeding the targeted numbers. TheProject Delivery dashboard is a valuable tool that was also presented to the participants.

Transform I-66 was at the center of the presentations, as two proposals had just been received for the project. While thisproject has been in the limelight for several years the meeting happened at a crucial moment and the information discussedwas about the expectations set for the two highly qualified teams.

Special projects were another topic of the presentation and it was underlined how these projects support the Mega Projectsas well as other Transportation Projects and Special Negotiations. One Special project mentioned was Arlington CemeterySouthern Expansion which doesn’t only include maximizing burial space but it also includes reconfiguration of roadways tosupport multimodal transportation goals of Arlington County and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Another Special Project mentioned was the Tysons Redevelopment which involves several major tasks on the surroundinginfrastructure.

And last but not least the I-66 inside the beltway project was mentioned which will bring multimodal improvements as wellas a new tolling system to be implemented in two phases.

Project Development was then presented and good news about increased funding were delivered. An overview of theinfrastructure assets and the needed funding was also presented.

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On November 16th, 2016 ASHE Potomac Section had the honor of having Mr.Todd Minnix, PE, the Chief for the Transportation Design Division of FairfaxCounty as our guest speaker.

Mr. Minnix brought with him a wealth of information about the innovativetechnologies in Transportation, Planning and Design Processes in FairfaxCounty.

Fairfax County is working on multiple projects that involve multimodaltransportation options.

Route 1 Bus Rapid Transit is one of the current projects and it will bedeveloped in four phases. The typical section of Route 1 includes a BRT area of58 feet, three through lanes in each direction, separated bike lanes andseparated sidewalks. Three phases of the project will consist of roadwayimprovements between Huntington and Woodbridge and the fourth phase willconsist of the extension of the Metrorail Yellow Line from Huntington to HyblaValley.

A much anticipated project is the Transit Oriented Development of Tysons. Mr.Minnix shared some of the details of this project including the Tysons “Standards”, the Combined Traffic Impact Analysesand the “Neighborhood Improvements”.

The Virginia Roads – Paving Program, an interactive online tool was thewinner of the 2016 Governor’s Technology Award. A screenshot of the 2016NOVA Paving Programwebsite is shown on theright.

The continuous search forinnovative ideas for thetransportation system is apriority. Ideas that willm a k e s i g n i f i c a n timprovements to thesystem are continuouslybeing seeked by theDepartment. The idea ofintelligent transportations y s t e m s a n dcommunication betweenvehicles and infrastructurewas mentioned and thefact that the Departmentis not sparing efforts forlearning what ideas can beimplemented that will savefunds.

NOVEMBER MEETING

Todd Minn ix , P.E .Chief , Transportat ion Design

Div is ion At Fair fax County

OCTOBER MEETING (CONTINUED)

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Among the anticipated improvements is the reconstruction of the Route 7 andRoute 123 Interchange where multiple options are being proposed forconsideration. One of the most interesting options is an elevated roundabout, adesign that will fit in with the Silver Line Metro Station’s modern look. Arendering of the elevated roundabout option is shown below.

Mr. Minnix also presented Route 123 Superstreet Project. If you live in NOVA you are very familiar with thetransportation challenges along Route 123 and how much innovative intersections are needed. Superstreet designs includebetter signal timing, reducing signal phasing and eliminating weaving issues by adding J-Turns, where left turns are made viaU-Turns. The Project is still in its initial stages, with 30% preliminary designs being developed for the segments west andeast of I-495. It is anticipated, Mr. Minnix said, that the preferred alternative and phasing will be developed by late 2017.

Another well-known project, Transform I-66 was also mentioned, on November 4th Governor McAuliffe announced theselection of a private sector team to finance and deliver the project, which will benefit residents and businesses fromFairfax, and Prince William Counties and other localities.

Mr. Minnix continued his presentation with the Tysons and Reston Bike Share program which opened on October 21st.The Bike Share program is supported by continuous efforts by Fairfax County to improve the network of bike lanes andbike paths and connectivity. In Tysons there are eight Bike Share stations open and six more to be opened in the nearfuture. In Reston there are nine stations open and six pending opening.

New technologies to be implemented by Fairfax County will also contribute to the multimodal character of the County.Two such technologies are the Fairfax Connector – “Next Bus” and FCDOT/DPWES – Capital Project ManagementInformation System (CPMiS). The “Next Bus” , which is currently being tested and will hopefully roll-out to the public in2017, is a real-time monitoring program of monitoring and managing busses which will help passengers who are planning atrip, waiting for an arriving vehicle or are already on board.

NOVEMBER MEETING (CONTINUED)

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DECEMBER HOLIDAY

The Holiday Party took place on December 7th and was well-attended and enjoyedby the Potomac Section! This years holiday party featured a performance byNorthern Virginia’s famous magician, Brian Curry. The evening included a sit downdinner, an open bar, and an evening full of magic. Donations were also collectedfor the “Toys for Tots” Program.

Several pictures from the party are displayed below.

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· Registration begins at 12:00 noon with a box lunch

· Driving Range available prior to the event

· Four person/captain’s choice modified shotgun at 1:00 p.m.

· Awards dinner following the tournament

· Prizes will be awarded for closest to the pin and longest

drive, and to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams· Raffle tickets will be sold for great prizes!

· Cost: $90 per golfer; $360 per foursome

(Includes green fees, cart, range balls, a box lunch, refresh-ments and dinner)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bull Run Golf Club3520 James Madison Highway, Haymarket, VA 20169

Sign Up & Get More In fo at : www.potomac.ashe.pro/events

FRIDAY, MAY 12th

Golf TournamentTo Benefit the Stephen M. Evans Memorial

Save the dates !

Rain orShine!Register by May 1st !

Al l ASHE Potomac Events

· January 25th —Young Member Happy Hour

· February 15th — Monthly Meeting, Westwood CC

· March 15th — Monthly Meeting, Westwood CC

· April 3rd — Mid-Atlantic Spring Technical Conference

· April 19th — Monthly Meeting, Westwood CC

· May 12th — Golf Tournament (Tentative Date)

· May 17th — Monthly Meeting, Westwood CC

· Date TBD — Summer Field Trip, Location TBD

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GOLD MEMBER SPONSORSIN THE NEWS

Geotechnical Consulting & Testing (GC&T) has joined Terracon, a leading provider ofenvironmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials testing services, establishing thecompany’s first Virginia location. GC&T is primarily dedicated to providing geotechnicaland materials testing services in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.,and is especially well-regarded in the Mid-Atlantic region for its laboratory testing capabilities and cost-effective performance oftests on soil, concrete, and reinforcing steel. With Terracon’s national presence, GC&T can now provide clients significantly moreresources by mobilizing local and national staff to support workload and project demands. As Terracon continues its strategy ofprofitable growth and geographic expansion by building a presence in regions such as the Mid-Atlantic, we can bring value to aneven greater numbers of clients throughout the U.S. Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm thathas provided quality engineering services to clients since 1965. From its roots in geotechnical engineering, Terracon has evolvedinto a successful multidiscipline firm serving private and public sector clients. In recent years, Terracon has consistently achievedgrowth above the industry average. This is evident by a current ranking of 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s listing of the Top500 Design Firms. Today, Terracon has more than 3,500 employees in more than 130 offices with service available in all 50states.

When it comes to high-profile transportation projects, VHB—a 1,300-person engineering,environmental science, and planning firm with 23 offices along the East Coast—is ready to deliver.DDOT has selected VHB to lead the development and preparation of the Long Bridge Phase IIIEnvironmental Impact Statement. “The Long Bridge is a literal and symbolic link between thenorthern and southern United States, helping drive the economy with its freight, intercity, andcommuter rail capacity,” stated Vice President and Managing Director Mike Jelen, PE. “VHB is excited to help focus the 21stCentury vision for the Long Bridge.” VHB is partnering with HNTB, Rhodeside & Harwell, Schnabel, Coastal Resources, Inc., andEHT Traceries for this important project.

January, 2017 Edition

PRIME AE Group reports they have been awarded a high priority project related to the muchherald Virginia Atlantic Gateway. The Atlantic Gateway is a $1.4 Billion series of projects toaddress congestion on the I-95 Corridor in northern Virginia.The project is to replace the Backlick Road Bridge in the vicinity of Newington. PRIME is

currently performing the Stage I Bridge Report to determine the optimal type and size of bridge. Their Stage I work also includes atraffic study to determine if a full closure of the bridge is feasible. “Although the bridge replacement is not especially unusual”says ASHE member David Metcalf, “it is a very urgent project. It is on the critical path of adding a third track to the CSX corridor.”PRIME AE Group is a new Potomac Section Gold Member and has their northern Virginia office in Fairfax.

How do you get your firm in the News? Become a gold member sponsor and provide a small highlight or short note about yourfirm before July 1, 2017. Please contact Ryan Martin (rmartin@accumark.us) to sign up and if you have any questions.

HNTB Corporation is providing general engineering support services to the Virginia Departmentof Transportation Northern Virginia District Mega Projects Division for the eight-mile-long I-395Express Lane Extension Program. This program has five distinct project components: the I-395Express Lane Extension, the I-395 Southbound Extension from Duke Street to Edsall Road,

Pentagon Transit and Traffic Mobility Improvements, I-395 Corridor Structural Maintenance and Repair, and I-395 Sound WallRepair and Improvements. Each component of the project will be delivered through a single Public Private Partnership contract.Building on more than 100 years of expertise, HNTB is proud to be Virginia’s trusted partner in delivering 60 years oftransportation infrastructure solutions. HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public andprivate owners and construction contractors. HNTB continues to grow in both size and service to support our clients throughoutthe Mid-Atlantic region, currently employing more than 150 full-time professionals in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For moreinformation, visit www.hntb.com.

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C ONTRI BUTI ONS & C OMMEN TS WELCOME !

The mission of the American Society of Highway Engineers is to provide aforum for members and partners of the highway industry to promote a safe, efficientand sustainable highway system through education, innovation and fellowship. v

Thank you to our 2016-2017

G o l d S p o n s o rs

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