News Room Archive
An Improved I-25 Through Trinidad
FHU Principal Tom Anzia (pictured, second from right) and Project Manager Jeanne Sharps attended the ribbon cutting ceremony on February 4, 2011 to mark the official opening of the improved segment of I-25 through Trinidad. Tom and Jeanne were part of a large assembly who braved chilly temperatures for the celebration, which included CDOT Chief Engineer Pam Hutton and Trinidad Mayor Jenny Garduno. FHU was the lead designer for this complex project, managing a large subconsultant team for nearly ten years. Designed and constructed in three phases, the reconstructed I-25
will improve safety and alleviate traffic congestion for area travelers.
RidgeGate Parkway/Mainstreet Extension Opens
A much-anticipated segment of RidgeGate Parkway, from Peoria Street to Meridian Village Parkway, opened in the City of Lone Tree on December 13th, 2010. FHU completed the design for the arterial within six months. RidgeGate Parkway now provides a second east-west connection between Parker and Lone Tree and will relieve congestion on the busy segment of Lincoln Avenue between I-25 and Parker Road. Traffic modeling completed by FHU projected savings of approximately $2 million per year in reduced public commute time. FHU joined elected officials and area business leaders to celebrate the completion of this important addition to the Douglas County transportation network.
6th Avenue Waste Tire Noise Wall Awarded
2011 Engineering Excellence Award
The Colorado Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies recognized the 6th Avenue Waste Tire Noise Wall with an Engineering Excellence Award on November 1, 2010. This small project was recognized for big innovation in sustainable transportation design. FHU worked with counterparts at CDOT to develop a wholly new application of a recycled tire product originally intended for railroad use. FHU re-purposed a product called Tire-Tie™ (an environmentally friendly alternative to creosote-soaked wood railroad ties) to create the noise wall. The first of its kind in Colorado, the innovative design stacked the Tire-Ties into vertical supports that formed a wall to provide noise relief to residents living adjacent to a busy segment of 6th Avenue (a six-lane highway) in Lakewood.
City of Lakewood Community Sustainability Award
On April 12, the City of Lakewood awarded the Sixth Avenue Sound Wall Project the 2010 Community Sustainability Award. FHU, in partnership with CDOT, provided an innovative design for a portion of the wall using recycled waste tires and is evaluating the wall’s functionality in the field. The program to recognizes efforts "…of creating balance among the environment, the economy and society to ensure that practices and decisions do not compromise the quality of life for future generations."
Holly Buck, PE, PTP and Lyle DeVries, PE, PTOE Announced as FHU Principals
On February 25, 2010, Holly Buck and Lyle DeVries were introduced as FHU’s newest Principals. Holly, a leader in enhancing FHU’s transportation planning services, has developed the transit services specialty at FHU. Lyle has recently celebrated 10 years of transportation engineering and planning service with FHU and has been instrumental in expanding FHU’s services to clients beyond Colorado. Both represent exciting additions to FHU’s leadership team. More about Holly and Lyle under About Us/Principals.
C-470/Alameda Parkway Interchange Recipient of 2010 Engineering Excellence Award
On November 2, 2009 the C-470/Alameda Parkway Interchange was recognized with an Engineering Excellence Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies–Colorado chapter. Project Manager, Michelle Stevens, PE, MBA accepted this honor on behalf of FHU. This project was recognized for the innovative and cost effective use of sustainable design practices in a leading-edge transportation application. The project has proceeded to the ACEC national competition, with winning entries to be announced in April 2010 in Washington DC.