Civil Engineering

Project:
Traffic Engineering for Mountain House Community Development

Client:
Mountain House Community Service District (MHCSD)

Mountain House is being built to be a new self-sufficient community offering employment opportunities, recreational areas as well as goods and services. Land use and circulation are designed to encourage walking, bicycling, and public transit use in a visually attractive, landscaped community. The MHCSD manages the entire community development process, which is estimated to take approximately 20 years, finishing construction 2020.

MHCSD has contracted TRS to provide comprehensive traffic engineering services. TRS services include the implementation review of traffic signal design plans at intersections. We performed the evaluation of dead loads and wind loads on support structures as well as signal phasing, timing and coordination with other signals in the area.

We reviewed and approved the school speed zone reduction plans that mandate lower speeds during peak periods. We ensured the overhead mast arm structures and/or ground mounted flashing beacons identify school zone areas, at predetermined times.

Our services also include reviewing and approving public facility and roadway lighting plans. This involves identifying appropriate photometric layouts, or lighting patterns, to facilitate the various types of luminaries and mounting heights.