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NATHANIEL ALLEN, PTSCTP-SSO, PTSCTP-Rail, TSSP-Rail

PROJECT ROLE:

Project Analyst

OFFICE LOCATION

College Park, GA

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Brown University, 2022.

Completed coursework: Introductory Chemistry, Introduction to Engineering, Advanced Placement Calculus, Critical Reasoning, Statistical Methods, Research Methods

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program in Rail and State Safety Oversight; Certified Transportation Safety and Security Professional in Rail

YEARS EXPERIENCE

10 Years

YEARS WITH FIRM

10 Years

EMPLOYMENT

Project Analyst, Dovetail Consulting (2015

– Present). Performs analysis of bus and rail system safety, security, and emergency preparedness compliance programs for public transit agencies, state safety oversight agencies, and the FTA

STRONG WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

49 CFR Part 674, State Safety Oversight;

49 CFR Part 673, Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan; 49 CFR Part 672, Safety Certification Training Program; 49 CFR Part 671, Roadway Worker Protection; 49 CFR Part 670, National Public Transportation Safety Program; 49 CFR Part 630, National Transit Database; 49 CFR Part 625, Transit Asset Management

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

RELATED TO PROJECT:

Program Standards; Safety and Security Management Plans; Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan; Security and Emergency Preparedness Plans, Safety Management System; Safety Management Policy; Safety Risk Management; Safety Assurance and Performance Monitoring; Safety Promotion;

Hazard, Threat and Vulnerability Management; Event Notification, Investigation, and Reporting; SSO Audits;

Safety and Security Reviews; Corrective Action Plans; FTA Reporting

Familiarity with Light Rail: Sound Transit, Valley Metro

Familiarity with Streetcar: Atlanta Streetcar, Charlotte Streetcar (Gold Line);

Oklahoma City Streetcar; Sun Link Streetcar;

Tempe Streetcar

On-Scene Response Time: 2-hour flight

EXPERIENCE PROFILE

Nathaniel Allen has extensive experience as a team safety and security consultant for our projects with the Federal Transit Administration, state safety oversight agencies, and transit agencies. With 10 professional experience years in the public transportation industry, Mr. Allen is an exceptional analysis resource with a solid track record of supporting the implementation of bus and rail safety and security standards, policies and procedures. He has both acquired and continues to build a strong working knowledge of transit operations and maintenance related to all modes of rail transportation and applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance. In the last five years, Nathaniel has worked closely with Mignon and Russ in the conduct of SSO Three Year Audits and Safety and Security Readiness Reviews for Arizona DOT.

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Project Analyst responsible for the implementation of safety and security programs that must comply with 49 CFR Part 633 and FTA Circular 5800.1, Safety and Security Management Guidance for Major Capital Projects. To date, all processes and plans prepared for the following projects have received full approval from the State Safety Oversight Agency and FTA:

• Sound Transit, Downtown Redmond Link Extension and Puyallup Station Access and

Improvements Project, Safety and Security Certification Program - Assists the Safety and Security Certification Manager with the development and implementation of the Safety and Security Management Plan (SSMP), Safety and Security Certification Plan (SSCP), and Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), including the determination of hazard severity, probability, and hazard risk index of identified hazards, and entering them into a specialized database and tracking items to closure; Assists with the development of Design Criteria Conformance Checklists, Construction Specification Conformance Checklists, Testing Conformance Checklists, and Operations and Maintenance Conformance Checklists including the management of verification information in the certification database, tracking items to closure, including design deviations, work arounds, restrictions, and safety related open items; Assists with the preparation of Certificates of Conformance for each certifiable element for the project as a whole and preparation of the final Safety and Security Certification Verification Report.

• City of Charlotte, CityLYNX Gold Line, Phase 2 and Phase 3, Safety and Security Certification Program - For Phase 2, assisted with the development and implementation of the Safety and Security Management Plan (SSMP) and Safety and Security Certification Plan (SSCP) that document that all system, equipment, facilities, plans, procedures, and training programs that are systematically reviewed for compliance with established system safety and security requirements, and so verified prior to implementation of revenue service for the project. Assisted in the preparation of the Phase 2, Safety and Security Certification Verification Report. Assisted with the development and use of a unique database software tool to capture, analyze, and report safety and security certification data daily, including design criteria conformance, construction and specification conformance, and testing status.

Participated in the performance of Preliminary Hazard Analyses and Threat and Vulnerability Assessments for the streetcar alignment. Phase 2 opened in 2021. Phase 3 was awarded in late 2021.

Project Analyst responsible for supporting various SSO program areas: assists with development and implementation of Program Standards; with the review of Public Transit Agency Safety Plans, Security and Emergency Preparedness Plans, Internal Audit Plans, Safety Risk Management Plans, Accident Investigation Plans, Safety and Security Certification Plans, Corrective Action Plans, Training Plans, and Transit Asset Management Plans; with the performance of three-year State Safety Oversight Audits of the rail transit agency; with the assessment of :SMS Implementation Plans, Maintenance Procedures and Manuals, and other Standard Operating Procedures necessary to implement a Safety Management System; and the oversight of safety and security certification program for major rail capital projects, including the performance of Safety and Security Readiness Reviews. Current assignments include:

• Illinois Department of Transportation – assist with oversight of the Chicago Transit Authority in

Chicago, IL and joint oversight responsibilities over Metro Transit in St. Louis, MO. Most significant accomplishment: Core team member in the overall strategy to reconcile longstanding open CAPs and reviewing and verifying the closure documentation and recommending strategies for closure. Also, performed a comprehensive analysis of the proposed program standard to support the organizational structure and workload assessment for the overall SSO program.

• Arizona Department of Transportation – assist with oversight of the Valley Metro light rail/streetcar system in Phoenix, AZ and the Sun Link streetcar system in Tucson, AZ. Most significant accomplishment: Performed a comprehensive review of SOPs submitted as a part of a safety certification / beneficial use permit process for the use of the LRV storage track portion of a new system extension.

• Georgia Department of Transportation – previously assisted with the oversight of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, a heavy rail/streetcar system in Atlanta, GA. Most significant accomplishment: Provided technical support for a multi-year SSO reportable accident reconciliation initiative to address FTA and GDOT’s increased oversight activities.

• Oklahoma Department of Transportation – previously assisted with the oversight of EMBARK, a modern streetcar system in Oklahoma City, OK. Most significant accomplishment: Supported the annual update of the ODOT Program Standard in accordance with federal rules and executed the identified changes.

ALEXIS McLEADON, PTSCTP-SSO, PTSCTP-Rail, TSSP-Rail

PROJECT ROLE:

Project Analyst

OFFICE LOCATION

College Park, GA

EDUCATION

Atlantic Interactive School of Learning Diploma, (2011)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program for State Safety Oversight Agencies (PTSCTP) by Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) in Rail

Certified Transit Safety and Security Professional (TSSP) by Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) in Rail

YEARS EXPERIENCE

6 Years

YEARS WITH FIRM

6 Years

EMPLOYMENT

Project Analyst, Dovetail Consulting (January 2019 - Present)

STRONG WORKING KNOWLEDGE

OF:

49 CFR Part 674, State Safety Oversight Rule; 49 CFR Part 673, Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan; 49 CFR Part 672, Public Transportation Safety Certification Training Program; 49 CFR Part 671, Roadway Worker Protection; 49 CFR Part 670, National Safety Plan

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

RELATED TO PROJECT

Program Standards; Safety and Security Management Plans; Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan; Security and Emergency Preparedness Plans, Safety Management System; Safety Management Policy; Safety Risk Management; Safety Assurance and Performance Monitoring;

Safety Promotion; Hazard, Threat and Vulnerability Management; Event Notification, Investigation, and Reporting;

SSO Audits; Safety and Security Reviews;

Corrective Action Plans; FTA Reporting

Familiarity with Light Rail: SValley Metro

Familiarity with Streetcar: Atlanta Streetcar, Sun Link Streetcar; Tempe Streetcar

On-Scene Response Time: 2-hour flight

EXPERIENCE PROFILE

As an internal promotion from business and administrative support to project delivery, Alexis McLeadon is a developed professional with a solid footing in the rail transit industry. With over 6 years of professional experience in the rail transit industry, she has demonstrated a keen ability to develop and implement effective safety and security measures that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Alexis has a deep understanding of the unique challenges associated with ensuring the safety and security of transit systems.

Alexis' experience is complemented by her technical proficiency and dedication to the industry. She has remained up-to-date on federal, state, and local regulations related to transit safety and security, as well as industry standards and best practices, and has used this knowledge to assist in the development and implementation of effective review and analysis tools that have improved the firm’s safety and security deliverables. As required by federal rule, Alexis successfully obtained certifications in PTSCTP-Rail and TSSP-Rail.

In the last three years, Alexis has worked closely with Mignon and Russ in the conduct of SSO Three Year Audits and Safety and Security Readiness Reviews for Arizona DOT, as well as other key deliverables within its State Safety Oversight Program.

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

In general, provides technical support to Project Managers for various areas of the SSO program, including the establishment and implementation of Program Standards; review of Public Transportation Agency Safety Plans, Security and Emergency Preparedness Plans, Internal Audit Plans, Safety Risk Management Plans, Accident Investigation Plans, and SMS Implementation Plans. Assists in the performance of State Safety Oversight Three-Year Safety and Security Audits. Assists in the review of Corrective Action Plans and supporting documentation to support closure.

Current assignments include:

• Illinois Department of Transportation – Support the oversight of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), the heavy rail system in Chicago, IL; significant achievements include assisting with the updating of CTA's Program Standards Manual, reviewing of plans, accidents, Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and supporting the audit team during IDOT’s 2023 Three-Year Triennial Audit of CTA.

• Arizona Department of Transportation – Support the oversight of Valley Metro, a light rail/streetcar system in Phoenix, AZ, and the Sun Link streetcar system in Tucson, AZ. Notable achievements include assisting in the technical review of Sun Link’s PTASP and corrective action plans, as well as assisting with the review of SOPs for the Valley Metro Dunlap Tail Track during Superbowl 2023.

Previous assignments included:

• Georgia Department of Transportation – supported the oversight of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, a bus and heavy rail system in Atlanta, GA and the Atlanta Streetcar System in Atlanta, GA. Significant accomplishments included ongoing tracking of accident and incident reports and supporting documents to ensure compliance with 49 CFR Part 674 and the Program Standard.

• Finance & Administration - Before her promotion to client operations at Dovetail Consulting, Alexis assisted in the processing and management of the company's invoices for all projects, guaranteeing precise record-keeping, prompt billing, and efficient financial transactions.

Additionally, she was responsible for maintaining Dovetail Consulting's Disadvantaged Business (DBE) Certification and Annual Secretary of State registration in 20 states. This involved preparing initial applications, gathering supporting documents, and maintaining a calendar of due dates to ensure the continuity of certifications and registrations. Alexis also diligently submitted annual applications, supporting documents, promptly responded to any requests for additional information, and willingly assisted with ad hoc requests from fellow Dovetail Consulting team members. Furthermore, despite her career advancement, she currently maintains a vigilant oversight of all marketing-related emails, closely monitoring them for potential Request for Proposals (RFPs).