2016 Monumental Awards Submission Application

Name: Tom Brolsma

Email: tbrolsma@b-l-n.com

Job Title: Marketing Manager

Company / Organization:

Beam, Longest and Neff

Work Address: 8126 Castleton Road Indianapolis, IN 46250

Work Phone Number:

(317) 849-5832

Formal Project Name:

New York Street Two-Way Conversion Phase I

Address of Project: New York Street From West Street to White River Parkway Indianapolis, IN 46202

Award Category: Engineering

Submitting Organization:

Beam, Longest and Neff, LLC

Address of Submitting Organization:

8126 Castleton Road Indianapolis, IN 46250

Phone number of Submitting Organization:

(317) 849-5832

Owner or Client (if applicable):

City of Indianapolis

Developer (if applicable):

Designer (if applicable):

Beam, Longest and Neff, LLC

Other (if applicable):

Name of two (2) Individuals to be recognized on stage (Name, Title, Organization) - This cannot be changed after submission:

1. Angie Nicholson, Design Project Manager, Indianapolis Department of Public Works 2. Todd Wilson, Construction Project Manager, Indianapolis Department of Public Works

Photographer's Name, Email & Phone for all submitted photographs:

Scott Freeman, sfreeman@b-l-n.com, 317.849.5832

500 word narrative that clearly and concisely outlines the project scope and explains why the project should be considered based on judging criteria and specific category requirements. This narrative will be used to describe Honor award winning projects at the ceremony. (500 word max):

The City of Indianapolis asked BLN to provide a solution to calm traffic throughout the IUPUI campus corridor in downtown Indianapolis. Pedestrians and bicyclists had numerous conflicts with cars and buses as vehicles were not observing posted speeds. BLN’s solution calms traffic, creates a sense of place throughout the corridor by adding gateway and aesthetic treatments, and provides dedicated facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists. With numerous university and civic events held throughout the project year within the project limits, it was critical to engage these stakeholders, identify conflicts and schedule construction phasing to minimize adverse impacts to students, faculty, staff, first responders, and others. Stakeholders included: City of Indianapolis, IUPUI, NCAA, 500 Festival Committee, Eskanazi Health, Reconnecting our Waterway, Indianapolis Bike Council, Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development, various neighborhood associations, and community groups. Phase one consists of intersection improvements to White River Parkway and New York Street, including improvements for the two-way conversion of New York Street. Phase two will include improvements along West Street and revitalize of New York Street. BLN completed a route/topographic survey for the roadways totaling 2.5 miles in length. The survey was completed on an accelerated schedule for the roadway, sidewalk and bike path design improvements, as well as the easement acquisition documents for the 15 tax parcels owned by the Trustees of Indiana University. BLN also secured one parcel via donation from IUPUI. BLN has designed and provided the following street and traffic improvements to the IUPUI campus corridor in downtown Indianapolis: • Two through lanes in each direction separated by an exclusive left turn lane at intersecting roadways and a raised median between intersections • A continuous flow intersection at Michigan Street/West Street intersection featuring a northbound displaced left turn lane allowing overlapping of signal phases and provide improved level of service • Reconstruction of the New York Street/White River Parkway intersection will provide traditional geometry and better accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists • Conversion of Blackford Street to two-way traffic between Michigan Street and New York Street and widening of Blackford Street at Michigan Street will provide exclusive left turn lanes Improved safety features for the area include bicycle lanes and two-way bicycle paths, which will include solar powered cycle guide lights. Modernized traffic signals and pedestrian hybrid beacon (HAWK) system were installed at four locations to facilitate safe pedestrian crossings. Repair of existing sidewalks, addition of new sidewalks, and updates to all curb ramps to meet current ADA criteria were also be made. The biggest challenge on New York Street was designing a facility that conformed to existing surroundings. Irrigation systems within the raised medians were installed along New York Street to accommodate future plantings. New decorative street lighting was included to improve road aesthetics. BLN encouraged the City to purchase all decorative street lighting for both phases at one time to save costs.

100 word narrative that clearly and concisely outlines the project scope and explains why the project should be considered based on judging criteria. This narrative will be used to the describe the project in various marketing materials. (100 word max):

The City of Indianapolis asked BLN to provide a solution to calm traffic throughout the IUPUI campus corridor in downtown Indianapolis. Pedestrians and bicyclists had numerous conflicts with cars and buses as vehicles were not observing posted speeds. BLN’s solution calms traffic, creates a sense of place throughout the corridor by adding gateway and aesthetic treatments, and provides dedicated facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists. Phase one consists of intersection improvements to White River Parkway and New York Street, including improvements for the two-way conversion of New York Street.

50 word narrative that clearly and concisely outlines the project scope and explains why the project should be considered based on judging criteria. This narrative will be used to present the project as an award winner at the ceremony. (50 word max):

BLN provided solutions to the crowded IUPUI campus corridor in Downtown Indianapolis. Pedestrians and bicyclists had conflicts with vehicles were not observing posted speeds. BLN’s solution calms traffic, creates a sense of place throughout the corridor by adding gateway and aesthetic treatments, and provides dedicated facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists.

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Video URL Link related to the project (Optional):

Upload one (1) 300dpi high resolution image - This image will be used for marketing graphics.:

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PowerPoint Presentation:

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People's Choice Award Image - This image will appear on the Indy Chamber Facebook page.:

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People's Choice Award Description (1-2 Sentences) - This description will accompany the project image on the

BLN provided solutions to the crowded IUPUI campus corridor in Downtown Indianapolis. The New Your Street project calms traffic, creates a sense of place throughout the Downtown Indianapolis corridor by adding gateway and aesthetic treatments, and provides dedicated facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Indy Chamber Facebook page.: