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Home My WebLink AboutCORRESPONDENCE - RFP - P815 DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC PLAN (21)From: "Jay Hardy" <jay@downtownfortcollins.com> To: "Randy Hensley" <rhensley@fcgov.com> Date: Wed, Feb 20, 2002 11:40 AM Subject: Re: DSP Negotiations Sounds like a good strategy, and I agree with you entirely. Thanks. Jay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Hensley" <rhensley@fcgov.com> To: <david@downtownfortcollins.com>; <jay@downtownfortcollins.com>; <CMAPES@fcgov.com>; <JFRANK@fcgov.com>; <JONEILL@fcgov.com>; <TW ILDER@fcgov.com> Cc: <JDAGGETT@fcgov.com>; <mjackson@fcgov.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 11:15 AM Subject: Re: DSP Negotiations Thanks, Jay. I agree with you, and I don't want to add Transportation scope at the expense of other parts of the plan. I would like to ask the consultant how to incorporate what we feel is critical and see how they respond. Then we can decide as a team whether the response is satisfactory, and if not, how we address it. But I definitely agree that reallocating more of the existing funds into Transportation is not the answer. - Randy >>> "Jay Hardy' <jay@downtownfortcollins.com> 02/20/02 11:13AM >>> Randy, thanks for your thoughts. I too, agree that these elements need to be done. However, in looking at the scope of services in their proposal, the budget is already heavy in parking and transportation. If we can negotiate these elements into the budget.... great. We can all work to that end. However, with the current 'heaviness' in the proposal dollars already in transportation/parking, I would be apprehensive to 'add' these elements at the expense of any others. Budgetarily, this category is already above our initial discussions. So .... while I appreciate your concerns, if we can't negotiate these into the budget, it may mean additional money is needed or parking/transportation might need to look to see which elements are the'top priorities' within the plan. I too, have elements I would like to have added, but the budget won't allow for it. It's the unfortunate part of doing these types of projects..... Jay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Hensley" <rhensley@fcgov.com> To: <david@downtownfortcollins.com>; <jay@downtownfortcollins.com>; <CMAPES@fcgov.com>; <J FRAN K@fcgov.com>; <JONEILL@fcgov.com>; <TW ILDE R@fcgov.com> Cc: <JDAGGETT@fcgov.com>; <mjackson@fcgov.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 10:21 AM Subject: DSP Negotiations Urbitran Delivers Functionality, Durability and Aesthetics Urbitran's multidisciplinary team of specialists in parking facilities planning, design and operations is nationally recognized for its award -winning designs that minimize development expenditures and maximize operational efficiency. Experienced planners, architects, landscape architects, and civil and structural engineers provide comprehensive services for parking projects of all types. These include parking structure design, parking master planning, architectural and engineering design, parking structure rehabilitation, financial feasibility, management and operational studies and consulting, parking demand and traf- fic analyses, inventory and privatization studies, revenue and access control system design, and construction administration and support services. Supported by firm professionals with expertise in civil and bridge engineering, traffic engineering, transit planning and operations, environmental planning, construction services, structural engineering, and architecture and landscape architecture, Urbitran; parking staff delivers cast -effective designs noted for their functionality, durability and aesthetics. Facing a need for additional parking in downtown Wichita, the City selected the architectural firm of Law,'Kingdon to design a new parking structure just north of the Old Town Hotel. Walker Parking Consultants was selected to provide the functional design and parking consulting on the project. The structure provides parking for the public and hotel patrons. Walker's functional design provides three points of access and one point of egress for this four -level, 243-space garage. Providing a design that was compatible with the surrounding warehouse buildings was a particular challenge. A predominantly brick fagade with cut stone was selected for the project. Load bearing walls, arch window forms, and brick detailing were also used. Similar arch forms are found on some of the adjacent buildings. The repetition of projected steel balconies and ground level raised planters add to the architectural statement of the design. Custom shaped side beams were created to support the brick arch forms. The project both complements and enhances the architecture found in the old brick structures surrounding the site. Watry Design designed this 660-stall parking structure in downtown Pleasant Hill, California, to complement the scale and look of the overall project and will provide much needed parking for the downtown area's retail shops, restaurants, and movie theaters. BA Group With 25 years' experience in the planning and design of parking facil- ,rif, hies, Ralph is responsible for BA Group's parking planning and design _ practice. As a widely recognized au- thority, he has written several articles regarding the subject of parking garage functional design, including Technical Bulletin No. 1, entitled, "Parking Facility Planning and De- sign Guidelines" for the Canadian Parking Association. He has also re- searched the issue of shared parking tr and how to optimize the utilization of parking facilities, and was a con - Ralph Bond, Senior Vice tributor to the recently released Insti- President tute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Report entitled, "Shared Parking Plan- ning Guidelines." Ralph has been responsible for the functional and opera- tional planning for over one hundred parking projects, ranging in size from a few hundred to more than six thousand stalls. Ralph has conducted numerous parking demand forecasts, finan- cial feasibility and operational planning studies for both public and private sector clients. Included in this work has been finan- cial assessments of proposed or existing parking facilities to es- tablish operating profit estimates, identify methods to reduce op- erating costs, and identify potential revenue enhancement initia- tives. Ralph also assists his clients in establishing capital and operating cost sharing formulas and determining a parking project's market value. CHANCE Management Advisors, Inc. Joseph Sciulli is Senior Oper- ations Consultant for CHANCE Management Advisors, Inc. (CMA). He has over 16 years of experience providing perform- ance consulting in urban parking management programs. This in- cludes conducting in-depth pro- gram evaluations, designing and leading comprehensive on -street parking studies, meter security audits, creating and delivering training and development pro- grams, and implementing meter collections privatization. Holding a degree in A, - Joseph Sciulli, counting and an advanced degree Senior Operations consultant in Management and Supervision, Sciulli brings both academic and practical skills to his work. He served as an Air Force officer for seven years in the finance and operational auditing fields and also worked for 15 years at a na- tional parking management consulting firm providing full -scope consulting services principally to the Philadelphia Parking Au- thority, but also supporting other clients nationwide. At CMA, Sciulli leads the projects focused on operations evaluations, including the West Hollywood enforcement project presented elsewhere in this section. These projects may be for government, institutions, or private companies. Some are far afield, as he developed a technical specification for parking en- forcement hand-held systems for Beirut, Lebanon, as part of CMA's work for the World Bank. Sciulli also has designed a PDA (Palm, Visor) application for the collection of both on and off- street parking indicators, and has developed CMA's proprietary software for analyzing on -street parking data and customer opin- ion surveys. 44 November 2001 • Parking Today - www.pad ngroday.com Larry Donoghue and Associates, Inc. On October 2, 2001 Larry Donoghue was the recipient of the cov- eted and prestigious Ted Seeberg Memor- ial Award which was conferred by the .T Canadian Parking Association during their annual conference held in Saint John, New Brunswick. The award was given for "Outstanding Contributions to ' the Canadian Parking Industry", most particularly in the field of revenue con- trol of parking facilities. Mr. Donoghue is also the recipient of the National Parking Association's Larry Donoghue Bernie Dutch Memorial Award. The award is given to members of the Parking Consultants Council who have made very significant contribu- tions to the parking consulting profession. Mr. Donoghue has conducted extensive research into revenue control of all types, both on -street and off-street parking facilities. His operational audits have disclosed 150 to 330 weaknesses in specific parking facilities he has analyzed on behalf of his clients. His Internal Audit Procedures Training Seminars have been very ef- fective in training parking organization's employees on cost-effec- tive ways to detect and stop employee fraud. Graef, Anhalt Schloemer ST Associates, Inc. GAS is proud of our excellent skills and reputation for client satisfaction. Among the reasons for our quality reputation is the Park- ing Facilities Team. Lead by Dewey Hemba, P.E., the parking facility team has vast expe- rience with the design of new structures, ex- pansion of existing facilities, and rehabilita- tion of aging or troubled structures. Dewey takes a leadership role as Project Manager on these projects. He is responsible for structur- al investigations, renovation, restoration Dewey Hembo, PE. plans, repair recommendations, new de- signs, and construction inspections. His ex- pertise in the evaluation, rehabilitation, and cathodic protection of parking structures makes him a valuable resource. Mother key factor in the success of our Parking Facilities Team is the special expertise provided by William Surna. Bill has an outstanding 19- year record of providing parking consulting services nationwide. His areas of expertise include supply/demand studies, economic feasibility studies, parking master plans, ac- William Suma cess/revenue control system studies and de- sign, and preliminary facility design. Timothy Haahs Sx Associates, Inc. Tim Haahs established his firm in 1994 following 15 years in the parking industry. The corporate mission state- ment includes its commitment to be a leading parking consulting firm and em- phasizes assisting those in need through financial support and giving of time through charitable organizations. TimHaahs was ranked #7 in the Philadel- phia 100 Listing of fastest growing firms in 1997. In 1998 the firm received the >, Blue Chip Enterprise Initiative Award. Projects that have received awards in- clude the Hamilton Square Specialty Timothy Haahs Market & Garage, Merck East Parking Garage, and Reading Hospital Parking Garage Pedestrian Bridge. His firrrr's object lives "Everive is to meet the client's long-term objec- . y o Project is different, but we approach a parking stru tore as if we were building a series of bridges. It has to be safe and durable." Haahs sees many changes occurring in this industry within the immediate future. "We'll see more colors, carpeting, and lobbies humanized. There will be more amenities for the user." Founded in 1996 by former hands-on parking Th "f ng operators, The Parking Network provides Management Consulting, Planning/Development, f7 k'" Auditing, and Human Resource services to airports, hospitals, office/mixed-use develop- ments, municipalities, universities, and vendors. ecuse virtually every type of parking operation, ts the (Networks, eal-world erated approach always begins with the end in mind by integrating operational considerations into the planning process. The Parking Network —Atlanta: Charlie Munn, Tel: 770-552-ODD5 Fax: 770-649-0053"£mail: char/ie@parkingnetwurk.com The Parking Network —Houston.. Clyde B. Wilson, Jr, Tel.., 713-849-4777 Fax.,713-983-6474"Email. cyde@parkingnetwork. Coin J®�. r Zome� Read Jones Christofferson Ltd. is a consulting rl engineering firm specializing in the functional and structural design of parking structures. Design ilillill services include internal traffic flow, carstall lay- out, pedestrian movement, security and operating equipment. Structural design services include preparation of complete construction documents, contract administration and construction review. The firm also has extensive experience in the evaluation and restoration of existing parking structures. Other offices: Victoria 250-386-7794; Calgary 403-283-5073; Edmonton 780-452-2325; Toronto 416-977-5335. Bead Jones Christofferson Ltd., 1285 West8raadway, Vancouver, SC V6H3X8 Canada Tel: 604-738-0048 " Fax: 604-738-1107 Well: www.rjc.Do •Email: r1cvan@rjc.ca AS SAS Access Systems was established in � yst 1989 service the San Diego area. Since Syetans that time e we have expanded to service Orange County, Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay areas. As a member of the Better Business Bureau, our commitment is to quality components and total customer service. Since our beginning in 1989, SAS has become a leading force in the parking and access equipment industry. SAS sells, installs, and services parking control equipment, biometric access control systems, security surveillance equipment, and time & attendance equipment and software. SAS Access Systems, 601 Markel Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: 619-236-0602 " Fax: 619-238-0858 Web: www.s8s-2ccOss.com •Email: michael_harlaw@sas.access.com i Wilbur Smith Associates has provided comprehensive services for planning, design, inspection and rehabilitation of Wilbur Smith Associates parking facilities since 1952. Parking projects include: surface and structural Modeling; Downtown and Areawide (Park Parking Demand FeasibilAnalysis ty Studies; Intermodal Planning; Functional and Detailed Design; Design/Build; Condition Surveys/Rehabilitation/Restoration; Construction Engineering/Inspection; ITS Applications/Intelligent Parking Systems; Operations Analysis; and Signage Systems and Graphic Programs, Wilbur Smith Associates, 13010arrel, St., Suite 1690, P.O. Box 92, Columbia, SC 29203"Tel. 803-758-4500 Web: Www. wilbursmith.com" Email: gslaybaugh@wilbursmlm.com November 2001 - Parking Today • wwwparkingtodaycom 45 Walter R Moore Parking As Vice President and Director of Parking Services for Walter P. Moore Parking, Jerry Marcus has over 25 years of experience in the parking industry. His firm is one of the most respected consulting engineering firms in the United States. Jerry has directed Walter P. Moore Parking to focus on parking for sport stadi- ums, convention centers, arenas, and avi- ation facilities. The firm has developed a team that can provide expertise in event and aviation parking design, based on a solid understanding of the operation of Jerry Marcus these types of parking facilities. VP dr Director of Parking Walter R Moore sees its consulting Services approach as different from other park- ing consulting companies: they start with the operational requirements for a facility and build a design around them. The company has a wealth of hands-on parking operations experience, dealing with the realities of parking operations. In ad- dition, Walter P. Moore understands the importance of satisfied parking patrons, the emergence of new revenue control strategies and equipment, and the overall economic drivers for successful parking facilities. The Parking Network Clyde B. Wilson, Jr. is the co- founder of, and a principal with, The Parking Network, a parking manage- ment consultancy. With over 20 years of experience as a creative, "hands on" manager of public and private parking facilities, Wilson epitomizes the practi- cal, "real world" operational approach of his firm. After stints in the Air Force and with Sears, he began his career in the parking industry with the now -gi- ant Central Parking System. Wilson lat- er served as a corporate executive with another commercial operator, APCOA. Clyde B. Wilson, Jr Since becoming a consultant, he has focused his unique problem -solving skills on operational, audit, and man- agement issues for municipalities, airports, and hospitals. For example, he recently developed a proprietary software program that allows valet, shuttle, and other large users of personnel to link scheduling hours directly to demand for service, thereby reducing operating costs while improving service. A native of Tennessee, Wilson now resides in Houston, Texas. Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. Norman R. Webster President Norm Webster's six -year pres- idency of Read Jones Christof- fersen Ltd. (RJC) forms the leader- ship transition from founding partners to today's new business generation. Webster has focused the firm's energies on new oppor- tunities and reaffirmed RJC's "Client -First" attitude. When asked about growth in the firm's profits and volume, Webster replies, "That's not the way we look at business. We prefer to look at clients, projects and staff as our bottom line." These are the principles that define Read Jones Christoffersen's first 52 years, as well as the future of the firm. SAS Access Systems Joe has over 15 years of parking equipment experience. After his tour of duty with the Marine Corp, Joe completed his BA in electrical engi- neering at DeVry Institute of Technol- ogy. Joe is listed in "People In Park- ing", a member of the California Pub - he Parking Association, the Profes- sionals Guild, listed in International Who's Who of Professionals, a mem- ber of the Biometrics Consortium and -y, - recently awarded outstanding per- ' former by Federal APD for the year Joe Parker, Director of Sales 2000. Joe started in the parking in - and Engineering (right) and dustry as the service manager for Fed - Michael Harlow, Sales br eral APD in the Chicago region. Re - Marketing Manager (left) cruited by SAS, Joe's knowledge of parking and revenue control equip- ment is unsurpassed, resulting in the proper equipment and sys- tems for our customers. Michael has over 15 years experience in technology develop- ment and sales. He is acknowledged for his leadership, manage- ment skill and extensive experience in sales and computer engi- neering. He is factory trained from Federal APD Academy and DSX Access Systems, Inc. At the corporate level, he has a reputation for establishing long-term relationships, strong technical and me- chanical qualifications, as well as an extensive background in problem solving. Wilbur Smith Associates Gregory S. Slaybaugh, R.E., Vice - President, currently directs Wilbur Smith Associates Parking and Facilities Engineering Division. He has over 36 years engineering experience, the last 18 of which he has specialized in the F planning and design of parking and in- °'` termodal transportation facilities. His recent projects include Canal 'r Park Parking Facility in Columbia, SC, Williamsport Parking Garage in Williamsport, PA and Cumberland _�- Street Parking Garage in Charleston, SC, and program management services Gregory S. Slaybaugh, P.E., relating to the parking facility at Balti- Vice President more -Washington International Air- port. He is currently involved in the design of parking projects in Gafnesvlle, FL, Santa Barbara, CA and Pikeville, KY. Mr. Slaybaugh is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he received his BS in Civil Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer in six states. He is also a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers; the National Society of Professional Engineers; the South Carolina Society of Professional Engineers; the International Parking Institute, and the National Parking Association. Urbitran Associates, Inc. Urbitran s parking team is led by senior parking consultant Brian Bartholomew, structural engineer Fmma Narov, senior park- ing consultant Richard Matarangelo, and architect Lawrence Rosenbloom. Mr. Bartholomew, CPFM, has extensive experience in municipal parking operations, having worked in the parking divisions of New Brunswick, NJ, Miami Beach and West Palm Beach, FL, and heads the parking studies group. Ms. Narov, PE, a recog- nized expert in concrete technology, is a principal of the firm with more than 30 years of experience in design, and struc- tural and construction inspection of parking facilities. Mr. Matarangelo, PE, with more than 30 years of experience, served as Deputy Executive Director of NYCDOT's Bureau of Parking and Chief of Security/Facility Manager for the Bu- 4 46 November 2001 - Parking Today I cvww_parlangtodaycom Urbitran Continued reau of Enforcement. He has also served as parking consultant to major U.S. cities. Mr. Rosenbloom, AIA, president of Urbitran/Rosenbloom Architects, has over 20 years of experience designing parking structures. Walker Parking Consultants �,; John K. Bushman joined Walker Parking Consultants as a result of the Three Mile Island accident. He went to work for an engineering firm in the booming power industry after receiving his Master of Science in Structural Engi- neering in 1977 from the University of Illinois. After the Three Mile Island acci- dent, most utility companies put expan- sion plans on hold. As a result, John in- terviewed for a job in the Kalamazoo of- fice of Walker Parking Consultants at the recommendation of a friend. John got the job, his friend didn't. /ohn K. Bushman, John began his career at Walker in President/Chief 1980 as an Assistant Project Manager and Operating Officer was promoted to Chief Engineer in 1984. He transferred to the Denver office in 1986 as the Managing Principal and relo- cated again to Tampa in 1991. John took over as Regional Leader of the Eastern Region in 1996 and became the President/Chief Oper- ating Officer in 1998. He has seen the company grow from four of. fices with 100 people and $4 million in revenue to the world's lead- ing international parking consulting company with fourteen of- fices in the United States, two offices in Europe, 300 people and rev- enues in excess of $46 million. On a personal note, John enjoys golf, is an avid snow skier (which is hard to be when you live in Tampa), and is a weekend soccer dad with two kids in high school. Watry Design, Inc. Warty Design Group would like to announce its second -gener- ation firm Watry Design, Inc. While a new business entity, it remains the same group of highly qualified professionals who have been serving the community in parking design for 25 years. Princi- pals of the new firm include: • Michelle Wendler, Architect-11 years of experience in park- ing structure design. • John Purinton, S.E.-9 years of experience in concrete struc- rural engineering. • David LoCoco, Parking Planner-18 years of experience in parking planning design. • Lisa Blanton, CFO-12 years of managing the growing business. The firm will continue to provide services out of its corporate headquarters in Redwood City, California, to the same contingent of municipal, university, hospital, shopping center, airport, and de- veloper clients. These Principals, through their balanced approach, embody our mission statement: "Transforming the visions of our clients into buildings through a process of collaboration." TE�- 1Z Tech Testing & Restoration Services has been the industry leader in advancing and developing new technology to aid in the ongoing fight against Resroration se�;�e: corrosion of parking garages for the last 20 years. With our new RampScan' technology or our P/T Fix, Tech Testing & Restoration Services offers full service structural evaluations and solutions. If you're not using RampScan' to evaluate your garage, you are using 30-year-old technology. Tech Testing & Restoration, 192 W. 9th St., St. Paul, MN 55116 Tel' 651-292-9638 • Fax: 651-292-8015 WOb.'ww.16chrOstOratiOn.cam-Email.-greigstad@rei.qstad.com Urbitran is the complete parking consultant, P n providing a comprehensive range of professional services for parking projects of all types. These services include parking structure design, park- URBITRAN ing master planning, architectural and engineer- ing design, design/build, parking structure rehabili- tation, design and financial feasibility studies, parking demand analysis, traffic analysis, survey and inventory studies, privatization analysis, rev- enue control system, and management studies. Urbitran Associates, Inc., Brian Bartholomew, 71 West 23rd Street, 111h Floor, New York, NY 10010 Tel: 212-366-6209 • Fax: 212-366-6214 Web: wwwurbitran.com -Email: brianbQurbitran.com Walker Parking WALKER Consultants has been PARKING CONSULTANTS driven to find creative parking solutions for our client's parking problems. In the process, we've set the pace for an entire industry. How? By designing functional, durable, attractive structures that meet the needs of any organization in any location; offering a full range of services from initial feasibility studies to final design to complete restoration; and delivering the kind of quality that makes everyone involved with the project took and feel better. Walker Parking Consultants, Chicago, Illinois Tel: 800-860-1579 • Web: www.walkerp,,king.com ArahOec° • rnsi^••-5 • Parking Planners Wally Design, Inc. is a full service architectural, structural engineering, EMand parking planning firm that special- izeses in the design of concrete buildings and parking structures. With a staff of WATRY DESIGN, INC. over 40, we can provide timely service to a variety of clients with needs for innovative solutions in parking. We design parking structures through a collaborative process integrating the architectural and structural design with the parking planning to create a complete project that the client will be proud of. Warty Design, Inc. 815 Hamilton Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 Tel.' 650-298-8159 • fax: 650-298-8151 Web: www. watrydesign. cam •Email: wdi@watrydauga.cam November 2001 6 Parking Today • wwwparlankcodavcoc Consultants Listed by Services Provided w� W L am wwW /CD V L C4 ADA Compliance Reviews and Upgrades Carl Walker Inc. Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. Hunnicutt Davis Associates Walter P. Moore Walker Parking Consultants Watry Design, Inc. Arch itectural/Structural Design/Engineering Services Arnold & O'Sheridan Inc. Carl Walker Inc. Consulting Engineers Group Desman Associates Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Assoc. Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. HNTB Corporation International Parking Design Walter P. Moore Read Jones Christoffersen, Ltd. Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. Urbitran Associates, Inc. Walker Parking Consultants Watry Design, Inc. Attend/Assist Programs Walter P. Moore Auditing Carl Walker Inc. Alan J. Cruickshank & Associates DLC Consulting Larry Donoghue Assoc. Inc. 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KSB Services Walter P. Moore The Parking Network Repair/Restoration/ Maintenance Arnold & O'Sheridan Inc. Carl Walker Inc. Consulting Engineers Group Desman Associates Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Assoc. HNTB Corporation Walter P. Moore Read Jones Christoffersen, Ltd. SAS Access Systems Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. TECH Testing and Restoration Urbitran Associates, Inc. Walker Parking Consultants Revenue Control Equipment Specs/ Bid Zing Procedures BA Group Carl Walker Inc. Consulting Engineers Group Alan J. Cruickshank & Associates Desman Associates DLC Consulting Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. Hunnicutt Davis Associates Walter P. Moore The Parking Network Read Jones Christoffersen, Ltd. SAS Access Systems Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. Urbitran Associates, Inc. Walker Parking Consultants Seismic/Corrosion/ Forensics Carl Walker Inc. Desman Associates Walter P. Moore Read Jones Christoffersen, Ltd. Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. Signage/Wayfinding/ Graphics BA Group Carl Walker Inc. Desman Associates Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. Hunnicutt Davis Associates Walter P. Moore The Parking Network Read Jones Christoffersen, Ltd. Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. Urbitran Associates, Inc. Walker Parking Consultants Tax Planning and Compliance The Parking Network TMA/Transportation BA Group Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. Urbitran Associates, Inc. Traffic Flow/Planning/ Impact Studies BA Group Carl Walker Inc. Desman Associates Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Assoc. HNTB Corporation Hunnicutt Davis Associates Walter P. Moore Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. Urbitran Associates, Inc. Walker Parking Consultants M November 2001 - Parking Today • w v.parkingmday com NConsultants Listed by Geographical Region Kill, Consultants Arnold & O'Sheridan Inc. Madison, WI Tel: 608-821-8500 Brookfield, Wisconsin Tel: 262-783-6130 Carl Walker Inc. Dallas, TX Tel: 972-458-9855 CHANCE Management Advisors, Inc. Philadelphia, PA Tel: 215-564-6464 Consulting Engineers Group Mt. Prospect, IL Tel: 847-255-5200 Alan J. Cruickshank & Associates Fanwood, NJ Tel: 908-889-8292 Desman Associates Chicago, IL Tel: 312-263-8400 Additional offices in New York, New York; Boston, Massachusetts; Cleveland, Ohio; West Hartford, Connecticut,- Washington DC,' Baltimore, Maryland,- Las Vegas, Nevada; and Dallas, Texas DLC Consulting Milton, NJ Tel: 973-697-8212 Larry Donoghue Assoc. Inc. Park Ridge, IL Tel: 847-297-1180 Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates Milwaukee, WI Tel: 414-259-1500 Additional offices in Chicago, Illinois; Green Bay and Madison, Wisconsin HNTB Corporation East Lansing, MI Tel: 517-333-3330 Hunnicutt Davis Associates Norwalk, CT Tel: 203-849-0898 Walter P. Moore Houston, TX Tel: 713-630-7300 The Parking Network Roswell, GA Tel: 770-552-0005 Houston, Texas Tel: 713-849-4777 Read Jones Christoffersen, Ltd. Vancouver, BC Tel: 604-738-0048 Additional offices in Victoria, British Columbia, Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, and Toronto, Ontario Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. Columbia, SC Tel: 803-7584500 Additional offices in: Albany, NY, Anaheim, CA, Atlanta, GA, Baltimore, MD; Bowling Green, KY, Burlington, VT Ceredo, WV, Charleston, SC Charleston, WV,Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH; Dallas TX; Foils Church, VA, Greensboro, NC, Greenville, SC, Hot Springs, AR; Houston, TX, Iselin, NJ; Jacksonville Fq Kansas Continued next column... Ciry, MO; Knoxville, TN; Lansing, MI, Lexington, KY, Lisle, /E' Milwaukee, An; Myrtle Beach, SC New Haven, CT Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA, Phoenix, AZ,Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, ME; Poughkeepsie, NY, Raleigh, NC Richmond VA; Salt Lake City, UT,San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Tallahassee, FE Trenton, NJ; Bangkok, Thailand, Bangalore, India; Dub,; UAE, Hong Kong, China, and London, UK. TECH Testing and Restoration St. Paul, MN Tel: 651-292-1123 Walker Parking Consultants Boston, MA Tel: 800-860-1579 Additional offices in Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Austin, Texas; Newport Beach, Burbank and San Francisco, California, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chicago, Illinois, Tampa, Floridan Denver, Colorado; Indianapolis Ind/anc, and Wmdow, Poland NORTHEAST Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. Blue Bell, PA Tel: 215-283-0700 Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. Columbia, SC Tel: 803-758-4500 See "Nationwide" for list of additional offices. Urbitran Associates, Inc. New York, NY Tel: 212-366-6200 Additional offices in Edison, Newlersey; New Haven, Connecticut Holyoke, Massachusetts; Cohoes New York; Hollywood Florida; and Montville, New Jersey Walker Parking Consultants Boston, MA Tel: 800-860-1579 See "Nationwide" for additional offices. SOUTHEAST Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. Blue Bell, PA Tel: 215-283-0700 Walter P. Moore Houston, TX Tel: 713-630-7300 Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. Columbia, SC Tel: 803-758-4500 See "Nationwide" for additional offices. Urbitran Associates, Inc. New York, NY Tel: 212-366-6200 Additional offices in Edison, New Jersey,: New Haven, Connecticut, Holyoke, Massachusetts, Cohoes, New York; Hollywood, Florida, and Montville, New Jersey Walker Parking Consultants Boston, MA Tel: 800-860-1579 See "Nationwide" for additional offices. MIDWEST Arnold & O'Sheridan Inc. Madison, WI Tel: 608-821-8500 Brookfield, Wisconsin Tel: 262-783-6130 Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. Columbia, SC Tel: 803-758-4500 See "Nationwide" for additional offices. Urbitran Associates, Inc. New York, NY Tel: 212-366-6200 Additional offices in Edison, Newlersey, New Haven, Connecticut; Holyoke, Massachusetts; Cohoes, New York; Hollywood, Florida; and Montville, Newlersey Walker Parking Consultants Boston, MA Tel: 800-860-1579 See "Nationwide" for additional offices. CENTRAL PLAINS Walter P Moore Houston, TX Tel: 713-630-7300 Urbitran Associates, Inc. New York, NY Tel: 212-366-6200 Additional offices in Edison, Newlersey, New Haven, Connecticut, Holyoke, Massachusetts; Cohoes New York; Holly- wood, Florida, and Montville, New Jersey Walker Parking Consultants Boston, MA Tel: 800-860-1579 See "Nationwide"for additional offices. SOUTH Walter P. Moore Houston, TX Tel: 713-630-7300 Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. Columbia, SC Tel: 803-758-4500 See "Nationwide" for additional offices. Walker Parking Consultants Boston, MA Tel: 800-860-1579 See "Nationwide" for additional offices. SOUTHWEST Walter P. Moore Houston, TX Tel: 713-630-7300 Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. Columbia, SC Tel: 803-758-4500 See "Nationwide" for additional offices. Walker Parking Consultants Boston, MA Tel: 800-860-1579 See "Nationwide" for additional offices. NORTHWEST Walter P. Moore Houston, TX Tel: 713-630-7300 Walker Parking Consultants Boston, MA Tel: 800-860-1579 See "Nationwide" for additional offices. FAR WEST International Parking Design Sherman Oaks, CA Tel: 818-986-1494 Additional offices in Oakland and Irvine, Califomia, and Las Vegas, Nevada SAS Access Systems San Diego, CA Tel: 619-236-0602 Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. Columbia, SC Tel: 803-758-4500 See "Nationwide"for additional offices. Walker Parking Consultants Boston, MA Tel: 800-860.1579 See "Nationwide" for additional offices. Watry Design, Inc. Redwood City, CA Tel: 650-298-8150 CANADA BA Group Toronto, ON Tel: 416-961-7110 Alan J. Cruickshank & Associates Fanwood, NJ Tel: 908-889-8292 Larry Donoghue Assoc. Inc. Park Ridge, IL Tel: 847-297-1180 Read Jones Christoffersen, Ltd. Vancouver, BC Tel: 604-738-0048 Additional offices in Viciono, British Columbia; Calgary and Edmonton Alberta, and Toronto, Ontario , Walker Parking Consultants Boston, MA Tel: 800-860-1579 See "Nationwide" for additional offices. INTERNATIONAL BA Group Toronto, ON Tel: 416-961-7110 CHANCE Management Advisors, Inc. Philadelphia, PA Tel: 215-564-6464 KSB Services Rancho Cucamonga, CA Tel: 909-356-5727 Walter P. Moore Houston, TX Tel: 713-630-7300 Read Jones Christoffersen, Ltd. Vancouver, BC Tel: 604-738-0048 Additional offices in Victoria, British Columbia; Calgary and roEdmonton, Alberta; and Tonto, Ontario Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc. Columbia, SC Tel: 803-758-4500 See "Nationwide" for additional offices. Walker Parking Consultants Boston, MA Tel: 800-860-1579 See "Nationwide" for additional offices. 9i November 2001 • Parking Today • www Parlangtodaymm 49 Hello, Evaluation Team: Now that we are down to the point of specific contract negotiations with Civitas, John Daggett and I wanted to pass on what we see as important items that need to be included. After three interviews with the Civitas team, we have identified two areas of concern in the Civitas/URS proposal: 1) the lack of a visioning process (or lead transportation consultant with such a focus built into the scope) for the transportation elements, and 2) the absence of an adequate data collection process for the parking element that will provide the baseline information necessary to identify existing conditions and to build reasonable alternative futures. We feel it is important that these conditions be a part of the overall DSP effort and that in all likelihood they will be considered as "additional scope" by Civitas. Transportation Planning does not see these as additions, but rather, as necessary elements. Other consulting teams included these perspectives in their transportation efforts. So, we see several potential outcomes in the upcoming negotiations. 1) Civitas can incorporate these scope elements into the overall scope at no additional cost; 2) Civitas may request additional resources to complete these tasks; or 3) Civitas can find a new subcontractor(s) who can complete these tasks within budget. Transportation Planning will need your support to negotiate the contract with Civitas effectively and at a reasonable cost. When we get together to hammer out contract specifics, these items will be our priorities. Let me know if you have questions or comments. - Randy Randy Hensley Transportation Planning and Parking Manager City of Fort Collins P. O. Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 (970)416-2058 fax (970) 221-6239 CC: FCI.TRANS_SVC(mjackson,JDAGGETT) Three Key Questions to Ask Before Making a Selection any parking projects require the specialized expert- ise of parking consultants. Whether the project involves a study to determine parking needs or fea- sibility, or the design of a new structure, consultants are often crucial forces in the success or failure of a project. As many public and private parking owners have dis- covered, choosing the wrong consultants can have far- reaching — and expensive — consequences. For instance, survey and planning mistakes can lead cities and towns to spend millions of dollars on parking that they may not need. And consultant errors in the design of new structures, or the rehabilitation of existing ones, can lead to structural and architectural problems that could undermine safety and utility, and be expensive to repair. As important as the decision is, it shouldn't be difficult to find the right consultants. In fact, there are three key questions that any parking owner can ask to make it easier to find the right professional or firm. 1. Who will work on the project, and what expe- rience does the team bring to the table? This is probably the most important question for own- ers to ask. It is imperative to establish from the outset who will be doing the work, and how qualified those profes- As many public and private parking owners have discovered, choosing the wrong consultants can have far-reaching — and expensive — consequences. sionals are. There are two primary ways to get these answers. First, owners should review past projects on which the team has worked and determine whether the experi- ence presented by these projects is relevant to the needs of this project. Second, they should carefully check the refer- ences provided by each consulting team to learn more about their approach and the quality of their work. It is also important to ask how active the firm's princi- pals will be on the project. As with any consulting field, "pitch and ditch" occasionally happens. Owners should Continued on page 38 November 2001 ' Paddng Today • ww paddngtoday.wm 37 IAA �� A R N 0 L D AND Arnold & O'Sheridan is afull-service, A'� & S H E R IDA N INC professional engineering firm, which - . , , , , , since 1964 has served the needs of the building and construction industry throughout the United States. Arnold & O'Sheridan provides engineering services focused in the healthcare, industrial, institutional, justice and architectural markets. Specialized parking services include: parking struc- ture evaluation/condition assessment, repair, renovation, design and con- struction administration. The firm is dedicated to providing new engineer- ing solutions to the complex engineering problems faced by clients today. Arnold & O'Sheridan Inc., 11110eming Way, Madison, W153717 Tel: 608-821-8500 • Fax: 608-821-8501 Web: www.arnoidandosheridan.com GROUP in Consulting Group Ltd. specializes in parking planning, transportation Transportation planning and traffic engineering. We Consultants have provided our services to public, institutional, and private sector clients for over twenty-five years, with projects in Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Middle and Far East. We have extensive experience in demand forecasting, revenue estimation, financial evaluation, development program management, parking bylaw reviews, strategic planning, revenue and access system control, traffic engineering, and functional planning for parking facilities and systems. BA Consulting Group Ltd., 45 St. Clair Ave. W, Suite 300, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M411 1K9 Tel: 416.961.7110 • Fax: 416.961.9807 Web: www.bagroup.com • Email: band@bagroup.com t 4= 1rl Carl Walker, Inc. provides parking - Parking VV4 lC@r related services for parking facility P�•�'•a e.a��e•n„• ae.m,.uw, ownersloperators. Services Include ADA compliance, lighting, signage, graphics, and functional design. Our operations group provides feasibility and supply/demand studies to detailed revenue audits and management and operation studies. With structural design experience of over 700 parking structures, we address durability, minimized maintenance and lifecycle cost considerations. As a leader in restoration engineering, we include condition appraisals, alternative analy- ses, construction document/specification preparation, construction admin- istration and maintenance programs. Carl Walker, Inc., 16200 Dallas Parkway, Suite 270, Dallas, TX 75248 Tel: 800-FYI-PARK or 888-FYI-PARK • Fax: 972-458-9649 J� dare CHANCE Management Advisors, Inc. (CMA) J JJJ _JJJJ provides management and operations JJJJ JJ consulting to government, the private JJJJJJ C HANC E sector, universities, hospitals, and spe- JJJJJJ e+�"A We,4 ADV100. ,1N . cial event centers in the areas of park- ing, transportation, and access management. Since its creation in 1984, CMA has helped clients around the country improve operations through reorganization, better budgeting and cost/revenue controls, quantifying supply and demand, strategic planning, financing facilities, enhancing alternative transportation, installing state-of-the-art technology, improv- ing signs and wayfinding, and outsourcing. CHANCE Management Advisors, Inc., 1735 Market Street, 16th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103-7511 • Tel.., 215-564-6464 • Fax: 215-564-6472 Web: www.chancemanagement. cam • Email: info@chancemanagement.cam Choosing the Right Consultant from page 37 determine how much principal -level attention they require on their projects, and then use this expectation as a key criterion in making their hiring decision. Some owners even go so far as to formally require cer- tain levels of principal -level involvement in their con- tracts. Every parking project is unique and needs to be approached in a singular fashion. No parking consultant should take a cookie - cutter approach to projects. 2. Do the consultants understand the nature of the project and its goals? Every parking project is unique and needs to be approached in a singular fashion. No parking consult- ants should take a cookie -cutter approach to projects. Before hiring parking consultants, owners must be sure that they have a firm understanding of the proj- ect issues, and that they will not apply off -the -shelf methodologies or plans. The easiest way to do this is to ask what tools and methodologies they use. The best consultants will be able to point to several approaches, any of which may be appropriate for an individual project. For instance, if the parking project is a study, owners should deter- mine what tools the consultants use to obtain and analyze data. Some consultants rely solely on national standards that ignore unique local considerations. As a result, those parking studies can fail to produce the desired results because they don't address local requirements. The best candidates will rely on a com- bination of tools that includes both national standards and individualized data gathering. On the other hand, if the project revolves around the design or rehabilitation of a parking structure, owners should determine what design technologies will be utilized, and how the project will be approached with respect to design, project manage- ment and quality control. Furthermore, owners should also make sure that their consultants don't rely solely on one development approach, and are open to different building systems. There are pros and cons to different building systems and technologies, and con- sultants, in the best interest of their clients, should evaluate all systems so that informed decisions can be made. They should also be very knowledgeable about the dynamics of different structural systems and cor- rosion protection technologies. 38 November 2001 • Parking Today • w epaddngmdaycom 3. How will the consultants work with the project management team? It isn't enough for consultants to have the neces- sary experience and the best approach. There must also be synergy between the consultants and the owners' project management team. These days, parking proj- ects are often fast -tracked, and it is vital that the work- ing relationship between all team members be produc- tive, as well as enjoyable. while hiring consultants is only the first step in a long project management process, it is clearly one of the most important ones. Ultimately, it can often deter- mine whether the project is a success or a failure. It isn't enough for consultants to have the necessary experience and the best approach. There must also be synergy between the consultants and the owners' project management team. By finding the answers to these three questions, owners can dramatically improve their chances of find- ing the right parking consultant. David Rich is director o f business development for Rich and Associates. Based in Southfield, MI, Rich and Associates is the oldest firm in North America dedicated solely to parking design and planning. PT November is Parking Today's special issue featuring parking industry consultants. This section is a resource of consultant "business cards," parking structure photos and brief descriptions of the specific project, individual or firm perspec- tive's on how they approach their work, plus a listing of consultants organized by the services they provide and another divided geo- graphically. Keep this magazine for a refer- ence on consultant's throughout the year. Consulting Engineers Group (CEG) provides services to the parking industry ranging from management consultation, revenue control consultation, and project planning to the pre-paration of feasibility analyses and functional plans to production of design plans and specifications. Garage design plans can be prepared for design -bid award or for design/build, design/build/finance or design/build/finance/ operate. Our work in garage repair includes condition surveys, comprehensive renovation programs, and schedules along with critical construction phasing diagrams. Consulting Engineers Group, Inc. www.cegengineem.com Mt. Prospect, It San Antonio, TX Tel.• 800-755.5201 TeI.' 800-827-1906 JR. 0 Alan J. Cruickshank & Associates is a transportation and parking ALAN r. CRUICKSHANK & ASSOCIATES consulting firm, which since 1976, ADi1---fLTKPngi.-,Se , has specialized in applying a proven, systems uctured neering approach to parking solutions AJC&A'srexpertse includes evvlery phase of parking system development and design: revenue control sys- tem reviews/evaluations, marketing/business strategies, technical speci- fications, inspection, testing, system documentation, contract and oper- ations management. Alan Cruickshank, principal and founder, has a per- sonal history of creating several parking industry innovations, including the first on-line monthly parker system. Alan J. Cruickshank & Associates, Fanwood Plaza, 313 South Avenue, Fanwood, NJ 07023 • Tel: 908-889-8292 • Fax: 908-889-4876 Email: acruickshank@Itk.cem DES MAN Desman Associates is a national firm specializing in the planning, design, and restoration engineering A S S O C I A T E S of multi -level parking structures. Founded in 1973, the firm has been involved in over 1,000 parking facility projects located throughout the U.S. and abroad. Services include parking functional/analytical planning, architecture, traffic, materials, and structural engineering. With a staff of over 100 employees, the firm operates from 9 office locations, including: Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Hartford, Las Vegas, New York, and Washington, OF Desman Associates, 300 West Washington St., #1010, Chicago, It 60606 Tel 312-263-8400 Fax: 312-263-8406 Weh: www.desman.com • Email: email@desman.cem DLC Consulting offers all operational consulting services and is a certified administrator of public parking. DLC has more than 20 years of experience in providing its clients with revenue 0 C access control equipment specifica- tions, operational audits, manage- ments RFPs, expert testimony and other services designed to meet the unique requirements of the parking industry. DLC Consulting, 37 Summit Road, Milton, NJ 07438.9531 Tel: 973-697-8212 • Email: dlo_pmk@ix.n,tcam. com �r -Me,v November 2001 9 Parking Today • w ..parkingtodaycom 39 0 limp = As the Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wisconsin increased traffic and service, parking capacity needed to increase. When the existing ramp was completed in 1995, the design included an option for vertical expansion, adding 480 parking spaces to the 1,400-car ramp. Initially, the additional capacity wasn't anticipated until 2002, In the beginning of 1998, yearly projections were far exceeding the 1,400-car capacity and the airport was relying too heavily on outlying surface lots. The airport staff looked to Arnold and O'Sheridan to accept the challenge to meet a very aggressive goal: provide additional capacity for the peak airport -parking season —less than nine months away. The project was successfully completed and recently won a 2000 International Parking Institute Award. BA Group Undertakes Downtown Parking Study k Town -Wide Parking Management and Policy Review BA Group was retained by the Town of Oakville to undertake a comprehen- sive review of the parking system in downtown Oakville. This review included a considerable data collection process which involved not only the collection of typical parking utilization statistics, but also extensive interviews with down- town customers regarding their parking characteristics and opinions, and detailed questionnaires for business owners/employees regarding their staffing and parking characteristics. Once an accurate profile of the existing system was established, a detailed evaluation was conducted to identify problem areas and potential solutions, including the need to, and feasibility of, relocating employee parking from the residential areas of the downtown. Future projec- tions were prepared to determine the need for additional parking over various time frames, particularly the need for, and timing of, a second parking garage. A longer range parking management strategy was developed regarding the Town's existing parking resources, including a suggested land acquisition, dis- position and development strategy. A detailed financial impact assessment of the various options was undertaken in order to identify the implications for the Town's parking fund, which is mandated to operate on a self-financing basis. An evaluation of the existing parking garage was undertaken in order to identi- fy ways to reduce operating costs (through automation of the revenue collec- tion system) and increase the revenue generation of the facility through differ- ent marketing strategies. Phase Two has commenced which includes a comprehensive manage- ment review of the Town -wide parking system, including the development of a strategic plan and mission statement, and a detailed evaluation of the operational aspects of the parking system. A review of the Town -wide parking policies, regulations and enforcement procedures is also being conducted. Carl Walker The architecture of this project complements the adjacent Pearl Street Mall and a sensitive historic area of downtown Boulder. The project received the Award of Excellence from the International Parking Institute and the honor award for Architectural Excellence from the Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute for the year 2000 and the citation award from the AIA Denver Chapter for the year 2000. Home of a world-famous entertainment district (Sunset Boulevard), West Hollywood's unique on -street parking environment features 24-hour enforcement, nine residential zones, and over 2,000 meters. The City's enforcement services contract with a private company called for an inde- pendent evaluation of program effectiveness. CHANCE Management Advisors, Inc. (CMA) was retained in 2001 to conduct the evaluation. CMA's services included: • assessing contractor compliance with performance requirements; • developing an electronic data collection form —using PDAs—to cap ture on -street parking data; • producing geo-based reports on key parking management indicators using CMA's proprietary software, and • delivering a customer survey database to gauge public opinions regarding enforcement. Results indicated that enforcement services were highly effective, as demonstrated by optimal turnover, a low violation rate (3%), and an excep- tional violation capture rate (52%). West Hollywood is continuing to moni- tor the effectiveness of its parking regulations and enforcement services through the PALM -based surveys. Third Street Garage in Evansville, Indiana by Consulting Engineers Group, Chicago, Illinois. Responding to Special Client Needs Alan J. Cruickshank & Associates (AJC&A) was retained by the Parking Authority of River City (PARC) to define and specify requirements for their new revenue control system. This system has been implemented and now includes elements critical to PARC's operation including central monitoring and control of all facilities citywide, integrated positive posting of monthly payments with automatic access updates and accountability of customers attending special events. AJC&A was also retained by the City of Ann Arbor to review the opera- tion of the new revenue control system being installed and to identify how to improve the reconciliation processes, including identifying deficiencies and proposing how to effectively utilize the new system in these process- es. In addition to providing technical services in all areas of revenue con- trol, AJC&A is also expert in all forms of systems procurement, including low bid, pre -qualification, two-step and Request for Proposals. Each method has been successfully applied to conclusion, to our clients' satis- faction. 40 November 2001 ° Parking Today ° www_padcingroday_com Desman Associates was the parking consultant and is the architect and structural engineer of record for the St. Peter's University Medical Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey, DLC Consulting Audit Results in Settlement for Municipality For several years, the income from a large municipal garage operated under a management contract by a private operator showed little or no growth despite the facility being full. The city auditors reviewed the opera- tions each year, but with no findings. DLC Consulting was commissioned to conduct an "Operational Audit" of the garage. We examined the data runs of the garages' revenue and access control system and compared them to daily reports submitted by the operator. Our findings revealed a substantial number of "missing tick- ets," and more active monthly access cards than the payments reported. The operator claimed this was a unique situation and that they had terminated the employees involved in the manipulation scheme prior to our audit. The operator commissioned DLC to audit another time period to substantiate their claim to the city that the losses were limited to those employees' actions. Ultimately, our audit reviewed documents and data for the same month spanning a four-year period. The results were the same each time: a large number of missing tickets and many unaccounted monthly payments. As a result of our review, the owners received a large settlement and a new operator was installed to manage the facility. Internal Audit Seminars Reduce Theft and Fraud Employee theft is a major issue in parking operations. It can be difficult to spot and even more difficult to stop. Managers and auditors need a back- ground in fraud detection and prevention before they can do their jobs. Larry Donoghue Associates brings decades of experience to bear on revenue con- trol and has developed a unique and inexpensive training service for owners or operators of cashiered parking facilities. Internal Audit Procedures Seminar attendees learn to detect and stop 65 of the most abusive types of employee fraud. Seminars are conducted on the client's premises to reduce operational impact and expense. The fee covers up to five employees and 120-page manuals. The seminars have been utilized by airports, building owners, hospitals, municpal parking agencies, parking operators, and univer- sities throughout the U.S. and Canada. To date, Larry has trained over 700 employees of 85 different parking organizations. Graef, Anhalt Schloemer & Associates (GAS) designed this 1,550-car parking structure at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which was required due to planned expansion of the Medical Center Campus that would eliminate existing parking. The parking struc- ture is built of eight levels of pre- cast pre -stressed concrete. Since the structure was adjacent to a park and a recently renovated medical facili- ty, it was essential that the parking structure be compatible with its Sur- roundings. Additionally, the shear walls were constructed in a special open shape that allowed maximum visibility for security purposes. GAS provided parking structure layout and functional design as well as structural. Larry Donoghue Associates, Inc. With over three decades of revenue control experience, Larry Donoghue Associates is the one to call for an comprehensive, expert evaluation of the integrity of your parking control systems' equipment and proce- dures. Our services include: operational audits, expert witness services, cashier manual preparation, internal audit personnel training, employee dishonesty detection assistance for cashiered facilities and parking meter systems. Larry Donoghue Associates, Inc. 1550 N. Northwest Highway, Suite 334, Park Ridge, IL 60068-1460 Tel: 847-297-1180 • Fax: 847-297-1103 • Email.' Idanagh@aoLcam e Liraet, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates, Inc., celebrating 40 years of serving our clients, offers consulting engineering, parking planning, and facility GRAEE design services. Our wide range of expertise ANHALT includes planning/feasibilitystudies, new structure SCHLOEMER design, construction coordination, existing structure •„e,a,,od.... R rehabilitation, and access and revenue control sys- memerueNDsoerrars tems. Notably, we are recognized for experience in design and installation of cathodic protection sys- tems —the only proven long-term corrosion halting method. Offices in Milwaukee, Green Bay, and Madison, Wisconsin; and Chicago -Loop, Chicago -O'Hare, and Rockford, Illinois. Grael, Anhalt, Schloemer & Associates, Inc., One Honey Creek Corporate Center, 125 S. 841h Street, Suite 401, Milwaukee, W153214 • Tel: 414-259-1500 Fax., 414-259-0037 • Web: www.gasai.com • Email: deweyhemba@yasai.com 1 TTTT Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. is an engi- Tllll �J /l r�� veering and architectural firm that specializes v j 1njµA;u� the planning, design, and restoration of multi -level parking structures. TimHaahs is known for designing parking structures that are user-friendly, cost-effective and durable. To date, three principals of the firm have participated in over 550 parking -related projects that have included the design of over 400 parking structures. Expertise includes planning/feasi- bility studies, parking studies, functional design, project management, structural engineering, 3-D rendering, signage, and construction administration. Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc., 794 Penhim Pike, Suite 200, Blue Bell, PA 19422 • Tel: 215-283-0700 • Fax: 215-283-2121 Web: www.limhaahs.com • Email. ihaahs®timhaahs.com %MV a ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS HNTH provides award -winning parking planning and design services to airports, universities, municipalities and private developers nationwide. For every parking assignment, our experienced professionals craft the most economical, functional and aesthetically appropriate solution. HNTB's comprehensive services include needs analysis, financial feasibility studies, functional design, traffic services, operational and demand management, structural design, restoration and construction. We also partner with our clients to assess the condition of existing facilities, enabling them to make sound decisions regarding facility restorations or expansions. HNTO, 333 Albert Street, Suite 420, Lansing, M148823 Tel: 800-693-HNTB • fax: 517-333-9393 • Email: cluz®hntb.com "Itc,. November 2001 - Parking Today wwwparldngroday.com 41 ICJ For the Hamilton Square Specialty Market & Garage at the University of Pennsylvania, Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. was responsible for the functional design layout, structural engineering, and parking access/revenue control specifications for this 800-space garage and supermarket. The 35-year-old 2nd & Plankinton parking structure located in the heart of Milwaukee's growing entertainment district had deteriorated over the years to become a dark, dirty, unsafe and underutilized eyesore. Committed to supporting the district's success by providing patrons with adequate parking, the City asked HNTB to analyze the structure and determine whether repair or reconstruction was the best option. The study found that restoring the garage was financially feasible and could help the City meet the needs of surrounding businesses. As a result of an extensive restora- tion, garage usage is up significantly and there is now a waiting list to get into the structure. The availability and quality of the parking has also attracted new businesses, which use the garage for their tenants. The 2nd & Plankinton project won a 2001 Award of Excellence from the International Concrete Repair Institute. Airport Parking Expansion Wave Continues At airports around the world, parking demand is growing and new park- ing structures are being planned and built. At Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Hunnicutt Davis Associates is advising on the expan- sion of the on -airport parking system, including a new terminal garage. The airport recently opened its first 2,400 space economy garage and the sec- ond 3,600 space garage is under construction. The expansion of the garage at Terminal 4 from 3,300 spaces to 6,700 spaces is due to be com- pleted, with a new pay -on -foot revenue control system, early in 2002. International Parking Design, Inc. 3Com Parking Structure II provides parking for employees and visi- tors at this growing hi -tech campus. The facility is a three-story struc- ture designed to enclose a "village green" between a series of buildings International Parking Design, Inc. continued... housing dining, fitness, training and conferencing. The structure's edge is defined by stairs, elevators and an exterior treatment that prevents strong prevalent San Francisco Bay winds from damaging the landscaping. Pedestrian circulation elements, such as custom -canopied structural steel stairways and a tube -steel elevator tower, are pulled out to the perimeter of the structure to give the building a more human scale. Zig-zag concrete walls on the east end and a curved structural steel facade on the west end combine to make the parking structure a highly visible landmark. The structural system consists of post -tensioned concrete one-way slabs supported by post -tensioned concrete beams and columns, a driven precast concrete pile foundation and a concrete shear wall for lateral force resistance. Parking Enforcement Program Study — Effective Tool As cities and universities continue to grow and develop, technology con- tinues to change and people continue to move about evolving with the times, the parking industry continues to be affected. There are issues such as additional parking lots, growth of parking meter programs, improve- ment of university permit parking programs and expansion of residential Permit parking programs. Once these issues have been addressed, parking enforcement is the glue that holds it all together. Without an effective park- ing enforcement program, a parking management program may not be completely successful. KSB Services has been busy this past year conducting Parking Enforcement Program studies for two major Universities and one California beach city. The purpose of each study was to analyze the effectiveness of the parking enforcement practices, the parking enforcement productivity and the staffing and deployment of the parking enforcement units. Upon conclusion of conducting these studies, executive reports were prepared and each agency is currently reviewing the reports. A Parking Enforcement Program study is an effective tool in enhancing the efficiency of your park- ing management program. Walter P. Moore Designs with Business Goals In Mind Walter P. Moore's approach to parking is unique in the industry. Simply put, we create parking facilities that "work." Our facilities work because our designs are developed with the goal of maximizing the own- ers' bottom line and providing the optimum design for the facilities' intended application. Our philosophy is simple: first we understand the business requirements of a project and then we design a structure that works with those business goals in mind. Our firm's Parking Division believes that to design a successful park- ing structure, the designer must be familiar with the parking business and the needs of everyone involved, including the owners, operators, and customers. Walter P. Moore's parking consultants have earned valu- able experience in all aspects of the business and use this knowledge to better serve our clients. The Parking Network Provides Operators with a Turnkey Parking Management System The Parking Network is perhaps unique amongst parking consulting firms in that its founding principals are former parking operators. It was an industry pioneer in offering a turnkey parking management system com- plete with customizable forms, policies, and procedures. The firm can pro- vide targeted training and benchmark -setting appropriate to any type of operation. The Network has completed dozens of projects for all types of parking operations including on-streetself park, valet, shuttle, unmanned and attendant park. Utilizing the principals' hands-on approach, all of the Net- work's projects begin with the end in mind: an efficient operation generat- ing the maximum amount of revenue appropriate to the level of service desired. The firm is experienced at auditing parking operations of all kinds, com- bining its real -world knowledge in how parking works at the street level with the savvy of professianal ly-degreed accountants schooled in the nuances of revenue generation and expense accountability. 42 November 2001 - Parking Today • wanv parkingtoday corn The parking garage at Sunnybrook campus of the Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Canada, is a State-of-the-art parking facility designed by Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. with special sensitivity to its immediate environment. The six -story, 800 car facility is fully automated; there are no garage attendants. Traffic flow is one way throughout the garage, with separate helical ramped slabs for inbound and outbound traffic. The exterior was designed to blend with other buildings on the hospital grounds, yet give the garage its own identity. Barcode Access System Enhances Shelter Point Hotel and Marina SAS Access Systems recently completed an installation at The Shelter Point Hotel and Marina project in San Diego which incorporates the Federal APD Barcode Access System as a hotel guest parking access tool. Hotel guests who are self -parking receive a Barcode pass to use in the barcode readers station at the lot entry and exits. If the system is used, a daily fee is charged to the guest's account. The manager tracks guest pass usage by Pulling a card usage report from Federal's SCAN Net Facility Management System. The guest card issue number and all activity are monitored by the system and available for reports. All parking lot entry and exit points have barcode card readers for guest and marina tenant access. Canal Park Parking Facility is a three -bay parking garage with a capacity to park 450 cars. The footprint of the facility is 180 feet by 280 feet with parking on grade plus two supported levels. Wilbur Smith Associates was the prime design professional on the project and provided project manage- ment, civil, structural and construction administration services. RamPScanTM Digitized Testing tivel amPScanTM Testing Method is a proprietary method to non-destruc- Y identity broken post -tension cables in a concrete slab. RampScanTM In corporates magnetic sensors combined with specially designed comput- ment TECH and software to gather data on the post -tensioning reinforce - in Restoration Services collects and processes this data produc- 9 a record data file and a real time computer display of the tendon or ten- don bundle. This information is analyzed tolocate breaks in the post -ten - Sion system and presented in report form for our client. The RampScanN Testing Method is quick, accurate and economical. Duick: A 500-car post -tension garage slab can be tested in 2 weeks. Accurate: The complete accessible length of the tendon is tested, assuring no hidden conditions are missed. Economical: A 500-car garage can be tested for $0.45 to $0.55 per square foot depending on structural layout and location. "" '•'--� Hunnicutt Davis Associates Provides functional design services to architects and engi- neers engaged on large, com- a Plicated parking facilities. They also design and specify rev- enue and access control systems. Projects are typically for colleges, medical centers, corporate offices or airports. Recent projects were for Denison College and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Hunnicutt Davis Associates, a division of Tighe & Bond, Inc. 488 Main Ave., Norwalk, CT 06851 Tel: 203-849-0898 • Fax:203-849-0355 Email., A. Davis®allandavis.com c • International International Parking Design is the t��Parking most experienced, full -service Design, Inc. architectural firm specializing in ......... parking design in the western United States, with projects world- wide. Since 1969 we have been providing complete architectural, engineer- ing and parking consulting services, including demand and feasibility stud- ies, land -use planning, functional design, access and revenue control sys- tems, and operations consulting. We take pride in our reputation for pro- ducing aesthetically pleasing, highly functional, cost-effective parking facilities. International Parking Design, 14144 Ventura Blvd., Suite 100, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 • Tel: 818-986-1494 • Fax: 818-906-8697 Web: wwwipd-global. com•Email.' inlo®ipd-global. com M �0, KSB Services is a Parking Enforcement & Management Consulting & Training Firm with the background, experience and .=J expertise to give you the insight and tools ou need to run yor ParkinEnforcemet Program as effectively and efficiently as possible• We have experience In training parking enforcement personnel and consulting with parking enforcement programs in cities, airports and on university campuses throughout the United States. KSB Services, P. 0. Box 4198, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729-4198 Tel: 909-356-KSBS (5727) • Fax: 909-356-0547 Web: www.KSBServices.com • Email: kbeechum®KSBServices.com Walter P. Moore provides parking consulting services including parking planning, functional and graphics design, operation consulting, parking equipment consulting, ingress/egress studies, and restoration/ repair engineering. The firm combines an in-depth understanding of parking with its core structural, civil, and traffic engineering services to improve the planning, design and operations of parking facilities. For over 50 years, Walter P. Moore has designed parking garages that are efficient, attractive, durable, safe, and economical. Walter P. Moore, 3131 Eastside, Second floor, Houston, TX 77098-1919 Tel., 713-630-7300 • Fax., 713-639-7396 Web: wwwwa/terpmoare.com • Email: into@watterpmoore.com November 2001 • Parking Today • www.parkingrodaycom 43