Multi-Use Trail and Park Engineering

RGA has led the planning and design of a broad range of parks, bikeways and recreational trails. Many of our projects were developed with regulatory agency funds, and our designs reflect current local, state and federal design and accessibility standards.

Services Include:
(see below for representative projects)

Pedestrian
Bridge
Design​

Bikeway and
Walkway
Corridors

Park and
Trail
Improvements​

Multi-Use
Park
​Design

Grant Application
and
​Administration

Construction
Administration
​and Observation

Contact:

​​Ricardo J.F. Goncalves, ​P.E.

PRESIDENT
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Direct Line: 303-468-8484
Cell: 303-901-2367
rickg@rgengineers.com
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Representative Projects
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Multi-Use Trail and Park Engineering

Adams County, Colorado
​Adams County Bridge 303

The RGA team designed an 80' single-span bridge, a quarter mile of roadway, channel improvements and a park. The roadway stayed open at all times during construction.

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City of Alamosa, Colorado
​Alamosa Pedestrian Bridge

This project required the design of a 300' three-span bridge over the Rio Grande River. This bridge utilized precast box girders and a concrete deck. The abutments and piers were founded on steel piling to protect against river scour. RGA coordinated with the U.S. Army Corps for the 404 Permit and with their levee project in Alamosa. RGA provided construction observation and administration. 

City and County of Boulder, Colorado
U.S. 36 and Baseline Road Bikeway Connector

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 CDOT Region IV. 

City of Grand Junction, Colorado
​Colorado River Pedestrian Bridge

This three-span bridge is 410-feet long and utilizes two G68 pre-stressed girders (per span) and a 12-foot wide concrete deck. At each pier, there is a 6-foot radius observation platform on each side of the walkway. There are lights embedded in the rail posts that illuminate the deck without lighting up the entire river. There are single 54-inch diameter concrete caissons drilled to bedrock at each pier and 24-inch diameter caissons at the abutments. The RGA team received an ACI Award of Commendation for the design of this bridge.

City of Sheridan, Colorado
Schools Trail Connection System Project

RGA had the challenge of fitting the concrete trail to existing grades by S. Irving Street and the existing drainage gulley, large trees and Denver Water water mains at the W. Quincy Avenue ROW. This project consisted of the installation of approximately 2,500 linear feet of 10’ wide concrete trail, 140 linear feet of CMP and 95 linear feet of retaining wall as well as miscellaneous signing, railing and grading. Parts of the trail are within a small section of the City of Denver. The rest of the project was within the boundaries of the City of Sheridan. The trail improvements are along S. Irving Street between W. Quincy Avenue and W. Oxford Avenue and along W. Quincy between S. Irving Street and S. Federal Boulevard. This project provided off-street pedestrian and bike connection between Ora Oliver Elementary School, Sheridan High School, Sheridan Middle School and Alice Terry Elementary School, as well as Alice Terry Park and Sheridan City Park. This project also included coordination and approvals from the City and County of Denver and Fort Logan Officials.

City of Sheridan, Colorado
Safety Improvements to Bear Creek Trail Crossing at S. Lowell Boulevard

RGA assisted with the Arapahoe County Open Space planning grant application. With this grant, RGA assisted the City with improving the safety of the crossing of Bear Creek Trail with Lowell Boulevard.  This was achieved through the following infrastructure modifications: realignment of the Bear Creek Trail as it approaches S. Lowell Blvd. from the east; replacement of a portion of the existing 5’ raised sidewalk with an 8’ raised walk on the bridge to accommodate two-way bike and pedestrian traffic; realignment of the intersection of S. King St. and S. Lowell Blvd. which created a rest area with a bike repair station and bench; installation of a raised concrete crossing (speed hump) on S. Lowell Blvd.; installation of truncated domes at the west side of S. Lowell Blvd. and in 3 new curb ramps to meet ADA requirements; and installation of two crossing signs with pedestrian activated rectangular rapid flashing beacons.

City of Sheridan, Colorado
Bear Creek Trail Crossing at South Lowell Boulevard Feasibility Study

In the spring of 2015, the City of Sheridan was awarded an Arapahoe County Open Space Planning Grant to conduct a feasibility analysis of alternative crossings for the Bear Creek Trail intersection with South Lowell Boulevard. The trail in this area had a difficult, highly dangerous and circuitous crossing of South Lowell Boulevard. The City of Sheridan and RGA completed design surveys, geotechnical evaluation, and preliminary designs to determine alternatives to make this crossing safer. 

City of Thornton, Colorado
​​City-Wide Trail Improvements

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.  

Stonegate Village Metropolitan District, Douglas County, Colorado
Concrete Pedestrian Trails

RGA provided the design and construction management for concrete trails along two (2) major drainageways within this 2,300-acre development.  The improvements included design and construction of two (2) pedestrian underpass structures.

South Suburban Park & Recreation District, Centennial, Colorado
Dutch Creek Pedestrian Bridge

Previous to the design and construction of this bridge, the District bike path, along South Platte Canyon Road, crossed the concrete box culvert shown in the photograph.  When the Platte Canyon Road was to be widened, the bike path was relocated to the adjacent pedestrian bridge.  This is a 95 foot, single span bridge that supported on concrete spread footings. 

South Suburban Park & Recreation District, Centennial, Colorado
Orchard Pedestrian Bridge

RGA designed this 55-foot single-span bridge over the Highline Canal. This project also included the foundation design and modifications to the Highline Canal Trail, near the bridge.  The bridge allowed additional neighborhoods access to the extensive Highline Canal trail system.

Town of Bennett, Colorado
​Safe Trails to School

This project was designed in order to  provide a safe way for students to travel from their homes, across Colorado Department of Transportation (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. 

Town of Estes Park, Colorado
Bond Park Phase I and III

RGA assisted the design team with the reconstruction of Bond Park upgrades and improvements, which 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. RGA worked closely with Colorado Department of Transportation and Federal Emergency Management Association for this project.

Town of Jamestown, Colorado
Town Square Park

RGA team members performed the design of and the construction management and construction inspection of the reconstruction of the 2013 flood destroyed Town Square Park. The work consisted of preparing contract documents, advertising for bids for the various work trades required to rebuild the park, including curb and gutter, sidewalk, a new gazebo, power to the gazebo, bike stations, fencing, and a foundation for the gazebo. RGA assisted with the award of the contracts, then performed all the inspections for the work product of the various trades, prepared daily reports, reviewed and approved change orders.  

Town of Parker, Colorado
Bar CCC Park

The RGA team provided the design and construction management of Bar CCC Park. This work included grading, drainage, wetland consultation, utility relocation, pedestrian/bike/equestrian paths, soccer field, two softball fields, playground, sodding, and irrigation system.

Town of Parker, Colorado
Parker Regional Park

The RGA team provided the 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.

Town of Vail, Colorado
Gore Creek Pedestrian Path

The RGA team provided the design of approximately one-mile of a non-paved trail. Design included grading, timber and stone retaining structures, stairways, and a timber overlook structure.