RGA's Parks and Recreation Experience
13th Street Bicycle Facility
Client: City of Boulder, Colorado
Description: The RGA team provided design services for the creation of a contra-flow bicycle lane through five city blocks of downtown Boulder. This unique project converted a one and two-way city street to blocks where one-way vehicular traffic was separated from opposite flowing one-way bicycle traffic by a "buffer" zone. The "buffer" zone was specially designed to fit the distinctive character of the adjacent Pearl Street Mall. Trees and large planters were used to create a physical barrier between cars and bicycles while maintaining free access for pedestrian cross-traffic.
Description: The RGA team provided design services for the creation of a contra-flow bicycle lane through five city blocks of downtown Boulder. This unique project converted a one and two-way city street to blocks where one-way vehicular traffic was separated from opposite flowing one-way bicycle traffic by a "buffer" zone. The "buffer" zone was specially designed to fit the distinctive character of the adjacent Pearl Street Mall. Trees and large planters were used to create a physical barrier between cars and bicycles while maintaining free access for pedestrian cross-traffic.
Bar CCC Park
Location: Parker, Colorado
Description: Design and construction management of Bar CCC Park. Included grading, drainage, wetland consultation, utility relocation, pedestrian/bike/equestrian paths, soccer field, two softball fields, playground, sodding, and irrigation system.
Description: Design and construction management of Bar CCC Park. Included grading, drainage, wetland consultation, utility relocation, pedestrian/bike/equestrian paths, soccer field, two softball fields, playground, sodding, and irrigation system.
Bond Park Phase I and III
Client: Town of Estes Park, Colorado
Description: RGA assisted the design team with the reconstruction of Bond Park upgrades and improvements. This project included: storm sewer, channelization and infiltration system to eliminate existing pond of water and other drainage problems; underground conduit bank for irrigation control wires, utilities, fiber options, and electrical system; replacing asphalt pavement with decorative stones; incorporating parking delineation in decorative stone pattern to eliminate typical painted stripes; eliminating curb and gutter; 3-foot high rock boulder bollards to replace typical parking blocks; and flowing curvilinear roadway, sidewalks and planter beds.
Description: RGA assisted the design team with the reconstruction of Bond Park upgrades and improvements. This project included: storm sewer, channelization and infiltration system to eliminate existing pond of water and other drainage problems; underground conduit bank for irrigation control wires, utilities, fiber options, and electrical system; replacing asphalt pavement with decorative stones; incorporating parking delineation in decorative stone pattern to eliminate typical painted stripes; eliminating curb and gutter; 3-foot high rock boulder bollards to replace typical parking blocks; and flowing curvilinear roadway, sidewalks and planter beds.
City-Wide Trail Improvements
Client: City of Thornton, Colorado
Description: The RGA team provided the design of over 14,000 LF of concrete and asphalt pedestrian and bike trails throughout the City. Trails included creek-side bikeways, trails through parks and roadside bicycle lanes. Work included profiles, grading, low water crossings, bridge crossings, hydraulic drop structures, local drainage, wetland analysis, and coordination with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) and the City of Thornton. The Niver Creek segment included a pedestrian bridge incorporated into the design of a storm water energy dissipater.
Description: The RGA team provided the design of over 14,000 LF of concrete and asphalt pedestrian and bike trails throughout the City. Trails included creek-side bikeways, trails through parks and roadside bicycle lanes. Work included profiles, grading, low water crossings, bridge crossings, hydraulic drop structures, local drainage, wetland analysis, and coordination with Urban Drainage and Flood Control District (UDFCD) and the City of Thornton. The Niver Creek segment included a pedestrian bridge incorporated into the design of a storm water energy dissipater.
Costilla Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
Location: Littleton, Colorado
Description: The RGA team provided the design and construction observation for the installation of a 50-foot-span pedestrian/bicycle bridge across the Highline Canal. The project included concrete trail approaches and drainage modifications to Costilla Avenue.
Description: The RGA team provided the design and construction observation for the installation of a 50-foot-span pedestrian/bicycle bridge across the Highline Canal. The project included concrete trail approaches and drainage modifications to Costilla Avenue.
Gore Creek Pedestrian Path
Location: Vail, Colorado
Description: The RGA team provided the design of approximately one-mile of non-paved trail. Design included grading, timber and stone retaining structures, stairways, and a timber overlook structure.
Description: The RGA team provided the design of approximately one-mile of non-paved trail. Design included grading, timber and stone retaining structures, stairways, and a timber overlook structure.
Meadowood Pedestrian Bridge
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Description: The RGA team was retained by the contractor, Centennial Structures, to provide construction plans for the footings for the proposed Meadowood Park Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge. The construction plans were prepared as a supplement to the plans prepared by the City of Aurora Parks and Recreation.
Description: The RGA team was retained by the contractor, Centennial Structures, to provide construction plans for the footings for the proposed Meadowood Park Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge. The construction plans were prepared as a supplement to the plans prepared by the City of Aurora Parks and Recreation.
North Clear Creek Pedestrian Path
Location: Black Hawk, Colorado
Description: The RGA team was retained by the City of Black Hawk to provide the preliminary design for an 0.85-mile-long pedestrian and bike path adjacent to North Clear Creek. The project provided access to the Main Street and other points in the city while establishing safe pedestrian and bike travel from one end of the city to the other. The project involved U.S. Army Corp of Engineers wetlands mitigation and improvements to the floodplain while also creating an aesthetic, meandering pathway with landscaping and terrace walls.
Description: The RGA team was retained by the City of Black Hawk to provide the preliminary design for an 0.85-mile-long pedestrian and bike path adjacent to North Clear Creek. The project provided access to the Main Street and other points in the city while establishing safe pedestrian and bike travel from one end of the city to the other. The project involved U.S. Army Corp of Engineers wetlands mitigation and improvements to the floodplain while also creating an aesthetic, meandering pathway with landscaping and terrace walls.
Parker Regional Park
Location: Parker, Colorado
Description: Design and construction management of 10,000 LF effluent main combined with pedestrian/bicycle/equestrian trail, 64 MG storage reservoir, grading, access roads, landscaping, parking, polo field, pump station, irrigation system, polo fields, and equestrian center.
Description: Design and construction management of 10,000 LF effluent main combined with pedestrian/bicycle/equestrian trail, 64 MG storage reservoir, grading, access roads, landscaping, parking, polo field, pump station, irrigation system, polo fields, and equestrian center.
Safe Trails to School
Client: Town of Bennett, Colorado
Description: This project was designed in order to provide a safe way for students to travel from their homes, across CDOT and Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way, to school. The design includes 1,400 LF of 7'-wide concrete trail, associated signage and striping. Design plan approvals were obtained from CDOT and Union Pacific Railroad. RGA worked closely with both agencies and the end result was a successful project.
Description: This project was designed in order to provide a safe way for students to travel from their homes, across CDOT and Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way, to school. The design includes 1,400 LF of 7'-wide concrete trail, associated signage and striping. Design plan approvals were obtained from CDOT and Union Pacific Railroad. RGA worked closely with both agencies and the end result was a successful project.
S.H. 121 to S.H. 287 Bikeway/Walkway Connector
Location: Broomfield, Colorado
Description: prepare construction plans and provide construction observation services for a 1,000-foot landscaped bikeway/walkway corridor. Funded under the ISTEA program, the CDOT-format design provided an attractive "gateway" between the Park-N-Ride lot at the U.S. 36/S.H. 121 interchange and the residential/commercial areas of Broomfield's S.H. 287 corridor.
Description: prepare construction plans and provide construction observation services for a 1,000-foot landscaped bikeway/walkway corridor. Funded under the ISTEA program, the CDOT-format design provided an attractive "gateway" between the Park-N-Ride lot at the U.S. 36/S.H. 121 interchange and the residential/commercial areas of Broomfield's S.H. 287 corridor.
Streetscape 16
Location: Denver, Colorado
Description: Researched locations of existing utilities along streets designated for landscape reconstruction.
Description: Researched locations of existing utilities along streets designated for landscape reconstruction.
U.S. 36 and Baseline Road Bikeway Connector
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Description: The RGA team provided the design of approximately 1,000 LF of a concrete bikeway connector along U.S. 36 and Baseline Road in conjunction with highway and ramp widening. Work included profiles, design of an underpass under the on-ramp to U.S. 36, extensive rock retaining walls, storm sewer and irrigation ditch bypass, local drainage and coordination with Colorado Department of Transportation Region IV.
Description: The RGA team provided the design of approximately 1,000 LF of a concrete bikeway connector along U.S. 36 and Baseline Road in conjunction with highway and ramp widening. Work included profiles, design of an underpass under the on-ramp to U.S. 36, extensive rock retaining walls, storm sewer and irrigation ditch bypass, local drainage and coordination with Colorado Department of Transportation Region IV.
Williams Village Bikeway Connector
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Description: The RGA team provided the design of over 3,000 LF of concrete bikeway along westbound U.S. 36 to Baseline Road. Work included profiles, low water crossings, trail connections, street connections, retaining walls, fence relocation, CDOT plan and specification format, and cost estimating as well as coordination with CDOT Region IV and the City of Boulder Public Works.
Description: The RGA team provided the design of over 3,000 LF of concrete bikeway along westbound U.S. 36 to Baseline Road. Work included profiles, low water crossings, trail connections, street connections, retaining walls, fence relocation, CDOT plan and specification format, and cost estimating as well as coordination with CDOT Region IV and the City of Boulder Public Works.
Woodland Park Sidewalk/Bike Lane
Location: Woodland Park, Colorado
Description: The RGA team provided the design and construction management of over four miles of streetside concrete/asphalt bike lane/sidewalk. Work included the "fast track" design of bike lanes and sidewalks, relocation of drainage channels, storm sewer, culverts, signing and striping.
Description: The RGA team provided the design and construction management of over four miles of streetside concrete/asphalt bike lane/sidewalk. Work included the "fast track" design of bike lanes and sidewalks, relocation of drainage channels, storm sewer, culverts, signing and striping.
Xeriscape Demonstration Garden
Location: Parker, Colorado
Description: The RGA team performed project coordination, construction management, site inspection and field design for an approximately one-acre xeriscape demonstration garden in Parker, Colorado. Facilities included moderate water, low water and very low water gardens, complete with dirt work, concrete sidewalks, rock walls, planning and irrigation. The firm coordinated efforts with various contractors, and solicited community and professional donations of materials, equipment, and labor.
Description: The RGA team performed project coordination, construction management, site inspection and field design for an approximately one-acre xeriscape demonstration garden in Parker, Colorado. Facilities included moderate water, low water and very low water gardens, complete with dirt work, concrete sidewalks, rock walls, planning and irrigation. The firm coordinated efforts with various contractors, and solicited community and professional donations of materials, equipment, and labor.
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