PRESENTATION: MERCER CORRIDOR PROJECT
For more than 40 years, the Mercer Corridor has been one of the City's most significant transportation challenges. Some 80,000 vehicles at the I-5 interchange, along with growing numbers of pedestrians and bicyclists, travel the Mercer Corridor between Elliott Ave. W and I-5 each day, making it a critical east/west route for keeping people, goods, and services moving.
In early 2010, SDOT began the first phase of construction between I-5 and Dexter Ave. N and Mercer St. opened to two-way traffic between I-5 and 9th Ave. N in August 2012. Since then, construction has continued on nearby Fairview Ave. N and Valley St. The first phase will be completed in fall, 2013.
The next phase of construction, between Dexter Ave. N and 5th Ave. W, began in early spring 2013 and is anticipated to be complete by mid-2015. When complete, the Mercer Corridor will carry two-way traffic between I-5 5th Ave. W and connect Seattle neighborhoods to the north portal of the SR 99 Tunnel.
A two-way Mercer Corridor improves mobility for all modes of transportation:
Creates an efficient and direct east/west transportation corridor between I-5, SR 99 and 5th Ave.
Reduces conflicts between cars, trucks, pedestrians and bicyclists
Improves pedestrian and bicycle safety and access
Strengthens connections among area neighborhoods
Improves access to and from Seattle Center
Accommodates and encourages future transit investments
PRESENTOR: BRIAN KITTLESON
Brian Kittleson is Resident Engineer for HNTB and has been managing the Seattle Department of Transportation Mercer Corridor Project for the last five years.
Brian is a graduate of Oregon State University with a degree in Construction Engineering Management. He worked as a summer intern for Kiewit Construction during college. After graduation, Brian worked as a Project Engineer with Granite Construction in Reno, Nevada. After a year with Granite Construction, Brian moved back to Oregon and worked as a project manager/estimator for Walt's Concrete, a concrete paving contractor. In 1989, he moved to Seattle and began working for Gary Merlino Construction. Brian helped take the company from annual revenues of eight million dollars to over one hundred and twenty five million dollars. During his 17 years with Gary Merlino Construction he was responsible for hiring, recruiting, estimating and managing projects. Brian was actively responsible for the partnership that built the Port of Seattle's 3rd Runway at SeaTac International Airport. Other notable projects that Brian managed include Sound Transit's Tacoma link and the Port of Seattle's Fueling System. Over the past 25 years Brian has estimated and managed over a billion dollars work of heavy civil construction projects in the North West.
Brian has been actively involved with the contracting community and is past president of the Northwest Chapter of the American Concrete Paving Association. He has also served on the National Board of the Association. He has also held the position of Vice President of the Utility Contractors Association of Washington. Brian also sits on APWA's Construction Management Committee.
*** Please make every effort to sign-up for this meeting before 12:00 Noon on Monday, November 10th, so that the proper number and choice of meals can be ordered from the hotel kitchen. You cooperation will be greatly appreciated! Please also note due to timing meal orders placed after noon on Tuesday of the week of the event cannot be guaranteed.***
LOCATION (Wheelchair Accessible):
Best Western Plus Executive Inn
200 Taylor Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98109
TIME:
5:30pm - Social Hour
6:30pm - Dinner
7:15pm - Program
COST:
The member price for this event is $28.00 if you register before 12:00 Noon on the Monday immediately preceding the meeting; late registration is $33.00. Non-members will be charged $36.00 before 12:00 Noon on the Monday immediately preceding the meeting, and $41.00 thereafter.
REGISTRATION:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/TBD
MENU:
You may order a Grilled Mahi Mahi, Petite New York Strip, or Vegetarian (requires one week advance notice) dinner. If you have specific dietary restrictions please contact us at aaceseattle@gmail.com so that we can accommodate you. The AACE Seattle Section will be rotating menu selections this program year; we are interested in obtaining your feedback!
PLEASE NOTE:
The AACE Seattle Section must pay for all meals that are ordered. If you RSVP that you will attend, you are responsible for the bill of your meal. In addition, if you attend without an RSVP there is a possibility that your meal options will be limited from those listed above. If you would like to be added to the Seattle Section's mailing list to receive future notices about our meetings and events, please contact one of the presiding Officers or Directors.
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AACE Seattle Section meets the 2nd Thursday of each month from September through May (excluding December). Each meeting with a technical presentation qualifies for .25 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) towards your CCP/CEP/CFCC/DRMP/EVP/PSP recertification requirements.
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| Thursday Nov 13, 2014 6:30 PM - Thursday Nov 13, 2014 8:30 PM | $28.00 - $41.00 |
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LocationBest Western Plus Executive Inn
200 Taylor Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98109
United States
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