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Arizona Department of Transportation On Call Transit Consultant Services BPM007068 Discipline 2: Transit Planning Tasks

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TYLER BESCH

Discipline 2 Project Manager

SUBJECT MATTER QUALIFICATIONS

Tyler leads transit infrastructure planning and design projects geared towards multimodal transportation solutions. He has specific experience in performance-based data-driven analysis in both roadway/highway and transit applications in addition to overall land-use and demographic planning and analysis at the statewide level.

He has a broad understanding of transportation conditions throughout Arizona and has led a variety of project types, including regional transit and multimodal studies, corridor profile studies, large-scale multimodal corridor alternatives analyses, corridor feasibility studies, environmental impact/ assessments, and preliminary engineering studies. He focuses on identifying mobility and performance issues, developing and evaluating solutions, recommending prioritization, and documenting findings through technical reports.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Project Manager, 35th Avenue/Van Buren Street Bus Rapid Transit Detailed Planning and Preliminary Engineering, City of Phoenix. Tyler is leading a team of planners and engineers to evaluate alternatives that will results in a locally preferred alternative to advance into 15% design for the 13.6 mile corridor. The scope of work includes the development of a project priorities, evaluation criteria, alternatives analysis, design criteria and a set of engineering plans up to 15% design that the City will ultimately use to advance into the final design phase.

Deputy Program Manager, General Consulting Services, Flagstaff, Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA). Tyler is responsible for overall program management including the development of task orders, fee estimates, and task order project management. Under this contract he has supported the execution of the preliminary design and environmental clearance for a BRT corridor and a Downtown Connection Center, as well as a highway congestion mitigation study, a vanpool analysis, and the development of transit guidelines.

Project Manager, Regional Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study, Maricopa County, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). Tyler led delivery of a feasibility study that evaluated the potential to implement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) throughout the MAG region. The study developed a performance-based evaluation process to understand the viability of potential BRT corridors based on criteria including a transit propensity analysis, land use/ demographics, and future ridership projections. The study also developed regional BRT design criteria that established a baseline for BRT implementation in the future.

Project Manager, Commuter Rail System Study Update, Maricopa County, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). Tyler led the update of the Regional Commuter Rail System Study to identify the feasibility and locations for future commuter rail corridors within Maricopa County, AZ. The study analyzed potential commuter rail ridership, station locations, and the coordination required with Class I railroads in the region.

Project Manager, Transit Element (City Transportation Masterplan), City of Chandler. Tyler supported the update of the City of Chandler’s Transportation Master Plan by leading the developing of the Transit Element. The study considered future transit use throughout the city as well as evaluated the potential for emerging technologies related to microtransit and expanded TNC use. Recommendations included the expansion of some fixed route service as well as the identification of flex zones throughout southern Chandler.

Transit Planner, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), Southeast Valley Transit System Study, Maricopa County, AZ. Tyler is a key team member is developing opportunities and strategies for improving the existing transit service in the Southeast Valley and helping to guide the development of short, mid, and long-term recommendations that will optimize and enhance circulation within the southeast valley communities. He has played a key role in understanding land use, demographics, and overall travel patterns in order to develop recommended alternatives.

MANAGING QUALITY

Tyler employs a comprehensive approach to quality control and project management, including:

• Outlining the scope of services, schedule, and budget objectives that align with client expectations.

• Developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address risks effectively.

• Rigorous quality review of deliverables to verify compliance with project requirements and technical standards.

• Monitoring key performance indicators so that the project remains on track.

Education & Training

• BS, Urban Planning, Arizona State University, College of Design, Tempe, Arizona Licenses, Certifications, Memberships

• American Planning Association (APA), Arizona

Chapter Member Years of Experience

• 20 (17 with AECOM)

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Arizona Department of Transportation On Call Transit Consultant Services BPM007068 Discipline 2: Transit Planning Tasks

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ANDREW ITTIGSON

Discipline 2 Additional Project Manager

SUBJECT MATTER QUALIFICATIONS

Andrew is a highly experienced planner who specializes in service and operations planning for bus, bus rapid transit (BRT), streetcar, and light rail. He has managed comprehensive operations analyses, transit development plans, BRT, and innovative mobility studies throughout the United States. He has 20+ years of experience working on all facets of transit planning including service evaluation, microtransit planning, route network design, implementation, and public outreach.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Task Lead, 5-Year Transit Plan and 20-Year Transit Vision, NAIPTA, Flagstaff, AZ. The plan includes a comprehensive analysis of the local transit agency’s (Mountain Line) bus system. It will include recommendations for a cost neutral service scenario and a long-range 20-year vision adding scenarios that take into account additional resources. The plan will inform the agency for next steps to secure funding for future expansion of services and it includes a robust public outreach effort focused on equity.

Project Manager, Service Planning Support (Microtransit and Downtown Transit Center), Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Dallas, TX. Provide support for the Service Planning Department on projects ranging from regional community outreach to planning for mobility on demand zones and microtransit. Andrew recently completed an assessment of the relocation of the West End Downtown Transit Center to multiple locations in downtown Dallas. A key focus is to incorporate bus, rail and micromobility while allowing for transit oriented development opportunities.

Project Manager, Transit Planning On-Call Planning Services, Topeka Metro, Topeka, KS. Andrew led the service planning effort which introduced a cost-neutral system re-design with more direct routing with fewer route deviations and loops in neighborhoods. The plan included Topeka’s first mobility on-demand zone. The focus of the plan was to increase ridership and productivity and for Metro to begin the process of defining and tracking service goals, objectives, and service standards. The task included a fare analysis and a transit center site plan Program Manager, General Planning Consultant, DART, Dallas, TX. Responsible for conducting DART’s capital and rail planning program including environmental clearance, preliminary engineering, system planning, and optimization and assorted other planning related activities ($22M contract). Andrew managed tasks related to BRT feasibility planning, microtransit and bus circulator implementation and transit facility modernization.

Project Manager, Comprehensive Operations Analysis (COA), Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), Detroit, MI.

Managed the first COA for the three-county regional transit agency in Detroit. The focus of the plan was to implement more direct routing, improved frequencies and system optimization with the introduction of new service delivery options including a microtransit pilot in four zones.

Task Lead, Project Connect Long Range Transit Plan, Capital Metro, Austin, TX. Development and evaluation of alternatives for high-capacity transit solutions in the central core of Austin and throughout the region.

Development of phased evaluation process and criteria for over 30 alternative corridor alignments including all high capacity modes such as BRT, LRT, streetcar, and commuter service. The Phase 1 evaluation includes an assessment of conceptual cost estimates, frequency of service, guideway, demographics, land use, reliability and community input. This effort includes an assessment of existing transit services, identification of transportation issues and opportunities, peer analysis, PEL feasibility, development of Purpose and Need Statement, and development of the evaluation process.

MANAGING QUALITY

Andrew employs a comprehensive approach to quality control and project management, including:

• Outlining the scope of services, schedule, and budget objectives that align with client expectations.

• Developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address risks effectively.

• Rigorous quality review of deliverables to verify compliance with project requirements and technical standards.

• Monitoring key performance indicators so that the project remains on track.

Education & Training

• MS, Community and Regional Planning, Transportation, University of Texas, Austin

• BA, History, University of Texas, Austin Licenses, Certifications, Memberships

• s, Southwest Medical District Transportation Best

Practices Advisory Committee

• Board of Directors (past), Southwest Area Transit

Association (SWTA) Years of Experience

• 21 (15 with AECOM)

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