VALUE ENGINEERING STUDY REPORT

State of Colorado
Department of Transportation

Interstate 25 – Managed Lanes

US 36 to 120th Avenue

Federal Aid Project No. IM 0253-222

State Construction Project Code No. 18695

Value Engineering Study

14 – 17 January 2013

DESIGN TEAM
January 25, 2013

Mr. Andy Stratton, P.E.

Colorado Department of Transportation
Region 6 North Engineering
4670 Holly Street, Unit D
Denver, CO 80216

RE: Value Engineering Study Report

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Avenue
Colorado DOT Project Code No. 18695

Dear Mr. Stratton:

Please find enclosed four (4) hard copies and two (2) CDs of our Value Engineering Report for the
proposed I-25 Managed Lanes Project. Using the Value Engineering “Job Plan” – Information, Function
Analysis, Creative, Evaluation & Development, the VE Team identified alternatives and design
suggestions that offer potential opportunities for reducing construction cost, expediting project delivery
and improving the flow of work during construction. All this was done without reducing the
functionality of the finished project or encroaching on key understandings with the stakeholders and
funding agencies.

We trust that you will find this report to be in proper order. It should be noted that the results of this
workshop are volatile in that they can be overcome by the events that accompany the expeditious
continuance of the design process. Accordingly, we encourage an equally expeditious implementation
meeting to determine the disposition of the contents of this report.

Please contact me at (919) 576-4017 should you have any questions regarding this submittal.

On behalf of our VE Team, we thank you very much for the opportunity to work with you and the hard
working staff members of the Colorado Department of Transportation and your design consultants.

Yours truly,

Charles R. McDuff, P.E., CVS-Life, CCE, LEED AP

VE Team Leader
SAVE International CVS No. 820102
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................3

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................3

1.3 CONCERNS AND OBJECTIVES .......................................................................................................................4

1.4 FINDINGS ......................................................................................................................................................5

2 STUDY RESULTS ............................................................................................................................................. 8

2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................8

2.2 COST CALCULATIONS ...................................................................................................................................8

3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................ 64

3.1 NEED AND PURPOSE FOR PROJECT ............................................................................................................64

3.2 GENERAL SCOPE DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................64

3.3 NOTES FROM THE KICK-OFF SESSION PRESENTATIONS BY CDOT AND PROJECT DESIGN TEAM ...............66

3.4 REPRESENTATIVE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS .........................................................................................68

4 VALUE ENGINEERING PROCESS .................................................................................................................... 71

4.1 WORKSHOP TEAM ......................................................................................................................................71

4.2 THE SIX-STEP VALUE ENGINEERING JOB PLAN ...........................................................................................72

4.3 VALUE ENGINEERING WORKSHOP AGENDA ..............................................................................................74

4.4 CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE ...............................................................................................................75

4.5 PARETO CHART ...........................................................................................................................................77

4.6 FUNCTION ANALYSIS SYSTEM TECHNIQUE (FAST) DIAGRAM ....................................................................78

4.7 CREATIVE IDEA / EVALUATION WORKSHEETS ............................................................................................79

4.8 ATTENDANCE SHEETS AND PRESENTATIONS .............................................................................................83

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 INTRODUCTION

This report is intended to recount the events and findings of the Value Engineering workshop that took
place at the North Holly office of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) in Denver, during
the period 14 – 17 January 2013. The subject of the VE workshop was the I-25 Managed Lanes Project
on the north side of Denver. The project is being designed by the team of Parsons Brinckerhoff, Atkins,
and APEX Design PC, out of the Denver offices of those three firms. At the time of the workshop, the
plans had just recently been through their Field Inspection Review (FIR) on 10 December 2012. The
plans and supporting documentation used by the VE Team for this study were in a state of transition,
since the design team was in the process of incorporating the comments from the FIR.

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The North I-25 Managed lanes extension project involves the creation of managed lanes along I-25 from
US 36 to 120th Avenue by repurposing the existing inside shoulders of the roadway, both north and
southbound. CDOT will be responsible for the design and construction of the new facility as well as
maintenance of the facility and ITS infrastructure while the High-Performance Transportation Enterprise
(HPTE) will be responsible for the management and operation of the managed lanes including the tolling
system. It is planned that the E-470 Public Highway Authority will provide back office support to process
and issue tolls, as well as collect payment.

The project would provide meaningful relief for the most congested corridor in the Denver Metropolitan
area, currently traveled by 175,000 vehicles and 4,300 bus transit riders every day. Implementation of
the managed lanes will result in a more efficient use of available roadway capacity to improve traffic
flow and reduce travel times in the corridor. In addition, the managed lanes will support Bus Rapid
Transit (BRT) along the corridor and provide more consistent transit travel times for the many express
transit routes that currently serve the corridor.

Under the new managed lanes configuration all eligible user (HOVs, registered hybrid vehicles,
motorcycles, buses and toll-paying POVs) will be able to access the managed lanes at designated
ingress/egress points.

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1.3 CONCERNS AND OBJECTIVES

The proposed North I-25 managed lane system will offer more choices to commuters and make the best
use of available freeway capacity. The project has several key goals that include:

Utilize managed lanes to improve flow in the general purpose lanes and thereby improve travel
along the corridor for roadway users;
Provide a means for public transit to achieve better on-time performance by removing them
from the congestion in the general purpose lanes; and,
Encourage carpooling and alternative modes of travel by offering free use of the managed lanes
for public transit and HOV users;
Encourage the further economic growth in the corridor by providing a more efficient
transportation system.

All the usual concerns go along with this project. These concerns include:

Meeting the objectives and requirements of the very important federal Tiger Grant. These are
stringent and have a performance time frame which calls for the obligation of the funds by June
of 2013.
There are numerous stakeholders and fund sources involved in the execution of this project.
The various agreements and the EIS/ROD requirements weave together a strict route that must
be followed to deliver this project.
Among the stakeholders are the owners of the irrigation ditches that cross under the existing
right-of-way. Every effort has been made to make certain that the proposed project does not
impact these ditches.
There is also an important goal that calls for building all improvements within the existing
footprint of I-25. Negotiations are currently underway to obtain the temporary construction
easements necessary to construct the improvements.
Repairs to the existing noise walls and the inclusion of Noise Wall No. 2 in the project has been a
carefully tracked part of the negotiations with the local interest groups.

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1.4 FINDINGS

During the course of the VE workshop the team developed 14 Alternatives and 16 Design
Suggestions. Following this page is the table entitled, "VALUE ENGINEERING STUDY – SUMMARY OF
RESULTS". The cost results may not be added together as some of the alternatives are mutually
exclusive. One of the goals of the VE Team was to identify ways in which cost savings might be realized
while, on the other hand, indicating ways in which the resulting savings might be invested back into the
project to realize added value. A rough impression to be had from reviewing the Summary of Results is
that between $5 and $7 million in cost savings might be reasonable to expect from the implementation
of these alternatives. The team has also illustrated how nearly $800,000 could be put back into the
project, in the form of added acceleration, deceleration and auxiliary lanes; in order to improve the
operational performance of the proposed improvements.

The reader is encouraged to read over the summary table then look at the tabbed section of this report
entitled, "STUDY RESULTS", for a detailed accounting as to how these alternatives were documented.

The Design Suggestions can also be as important as the fully developed Alternatives.

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1.4.1 TABLE – SUMMARY OF RESULTS

Net Cost
Life Cycle
Cost Original Cost Initial Cost Reduction
Cost
Design Alternative Reduction Including
Impact
LCC
ITS/TOLLING (IT)
Don't use lane control for the general
IT-1 $4,039,200 $571,200 $3,468,000 $3,119,769 $6,587,769
purpose lanes
Eliminate lane control for Northbound
IT-2 $9,506,400 $3,481,600 $6,024,800 $5,419,833 $11,444,633
Traffic
IT-3 Minimize signs and devices $8,527,200 $571,200 $7,956,000 $7,956,000
IT-4 Do not add extra fiber optic cable $301,376 $0 $301,376 $301,376
Use standard VMS in lieu of full color
IT-5 $2,448,000 $2,284,800 $163,200 $163,200
matrix signs
IT-6 Eliminate proposed CCTV cameras $13,600 $0 $13,600 $13,600
IT-7 Combine detection devices DESIGN SUGGESTION
Provide for coordination of traffic
IT-8 DESIGN SUGGESTION
management assets
IT-9 Maximize use of existing sign structures DESIGN SUGGESTION
Set objective to integrate this project
IT-11 DESIGN SUGGESTION
into area wide master plan for ATM
IT-14 Define enforcement concept DESIGN SUGGESTION
Implement incident management
IT-15 DESIGN SUGGESTION
concept
IT-16 Implement ramp metering for corridor DESIGN SUGGESTION
PAVEMENT (PV)
Provide auxiliary lane between
PV-4 $0 $512,088 ($512,088) ($512,088)
Thornton Parkway and 104th Avenue
On southbound I-25, provide parallel
PV-8 $32,849 $93,871 ($61,022) ($61,022)
acceleration lane from 104th Avenue
Provide 1000 foot parallel deceleration
PV-9 lane for the approach to Thornton $9,448 $171,516 ($162,068) ($162,068)
Parkway
Provide 500 foot parallel deceleration
PV-
lane for the approach to Thornton $9,448 $102,086 ($92,638) ($92,638)
9A
Parkway
PV- Re-stripe Thornton Parkway
DESIGN SUGGESTION
10 southbound ramp

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Net Cost
Life Cycle
Cost Original Cost Initial Cost Reduction
Cost
Design Alternative Reduction Including
Impact
LCC
TRAFFIC CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION (TC)

TC-1 Re-Sequence construction phasing DESIGN SUGGESTION

TC-2 Reduce temporary Type 7 Barriers $1,689,120 $478,725 $1,210,395 $1,210,395
Reduce traffic control inspection (TCI)
TC-3 $72,216 $27,282 $44,934 $44,934
days
TC-6 Pay for mobile attenuators by days DESIGN SUGGESTION

MISCELLANEOUS (MI)
MI-1 Optimize conduit sizes DESIGN SUGGESTION
MI-2 Use shorter light standards $1,629,484 $1,150,560 $478,924 $478,924
MI-3 Reduce lighting coverage $2,479,416 $436,377 $2,043,039 $2,043,039
MI-4 Integrate lighting into barrier walls DESIGN SUGGESTION
Consider use of LED fixtures for
MI-6 DESIGN SUGGESTION
roadway lighting
Revisit possibility of new bridge at 88th
MI-7 DESIGN SUGGESTION
Avenue
MI-8 Replace in lieu of re-set the existing
DESIGN SUGGESTION
&9 guardrail
MI- Enhance definition of project
DESIGN SUGGESTION
10 requirements

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2 STUDY RESULTS

2.1 INTRODUCTION

The measurement of the success of Value Engineering study can be done in several important ways,
mostly depending on the nature of the project under review. In the current instance it should be
expected that the VE study would provide the I-25 Managed Lanes project delivery team from CDOT and
their design firms with a selection of alternatives. These alternatives offer opportunities for initial and
life cycle cost reductions, opportunities to reduce the project delivery time and a chance to enhance the
effectiveness of the design before it goes to construction. The VE team used these objectives as they
selected creative ideas to carry forward for development. The workshop resulted in full development of
alternatives that offer opportunities for significant first cost savings. These alternatives were selected as
being reasonable considerations for incorporation in the design. There were also Design Suggestions
that offer measures to simplify construction, provide various means for reducing costs (in these cases
these savings are hard to quantify), may help to improve the operational requirements for the finished
facilities, and reduce the construction duration.

2.2 COST CALCULATIONS

The Value Engineering team members utilized the unit costs and quantities from the construction cost
estimates provided by the Design Team, wherever possible. This was done to make sure that
comparisons between original and alternative costs were handled consistently and fairly. When the VE
team deviated from this practice by providing their own unit costs, mostly for alternative materials, it
has been clearly noted in the cost calculations that accompany the developed alternatives. Likewise, if
there was a problem with either unit costs or quantities in the supplied estimates, these deviations were
clearly annotated in the VE Team's documentation.

The cost estimates provided by the VE Team in their documentation are intended to serve as general
indicators of the cost results should the alternatives be accepted as they are written. Some of the
alternatives are mutually exclusive so it is expected that the identified cost impacts cannot be added and
taken as the final, total cost conclusion for the VE workshop.

With regard to Life Cycle Cost analyses (LCC), the conclusions reached are based on a 4.2% annual
discount rate and zero percent inflation. This zero percent inflation is due to the use of "Constant
Dollar" analytical practice recommended for use on federally funded projects. Life cycle cost analysis
has impressive formulas that give the outward appearance of being very precise. However, many things
affect the outcome of LCC decisions, not the least of which is the uncertainty of dealing with bank rates
that may well be significantly different from that which was assumed, in a very short period of
time. Accordingly, LCC decisions should only be supported when they signal a very clear benefit that will
be experienced regardless of the ebb and flow of financial times.

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN ALTERNATIVE

ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave IT-1

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695
DESCRIPTION: SHEET NO.: 1 of 3
DON’T USE LANE CONTROL FOR GENERAL PURPOSE LANES
Original Design:

The design calls for 99 lane control signs including locations on the managed and general purpose lanes.

Alternative:

The lane controls will be placed on the managed lanes only. This would reduce the number of signs down to
14 for the managed lanes.

Opportunities: Risks:

Initial cost savings Some redesign will be required.

Will reduce driver distraction
Maintenance and energy cost savings

Technical Discussion:

This approach would provide the needed information for the drivers to navigate through the managed
lanes and fulfill the requirements of the project. The cost savings would be the result of reducing the
number of signs, sign structures, and utility services. This amounts to approximately $30,000 per sign. The
savings from this alternative could be used to add more pavement in the form of Acceleration and
Deceleration, and Auxiliary lanes to further support the efforts to reduce traffic incidents and enhance
traffic operations.

The ATM deployment might be better served by deploying it south of US 36 from downtown to the
northern terminus of this project.

COST SUMMARY INITIAL COST PRESENT WORTH PRESENT WORTH

RECURRING COSTS LIFE-CYCLE COST

ORIGINAL DESIGN $ 4,039,200 $ 3,633,613 $ 7,672,813

ALTERNATIVE $ 571,200 $ 513,844 $ 1,085,044

SAVINGS $ 3,468,000 $ 3,119,769 $ 6,587,769

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COST WORKSHEET

PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation ALTERNATIVE NO.:

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Avenue
IT-1
Federal Aid Project Number - IM 0253-222
Project Code No. 18695

SHEET NO.: 2 of 3

CONSTRUCTION ITEM ORIGINAL ESTIMATE PROPOSED ESTIMATE

NO. OF NO. OF
ITEM UNITS COST/ UNIT TOTAL COST/ UNIT TOTAL
UNITS UNITS
$ $
Lane Control Signage EA 99 $ 30,000.00 $2,970,000 14 30,000.00 420,000

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

Sub-
total $2,970,000 $ 420,000

Mark-up at 36.00% $1,069,200 $ 151,200

TOTAL $4,039,200 $ 571,200

Estimated
Savings: $3,468,000

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LIFE COST ANALYSIS

ALTERNATIVE
PROJECT: Reduction in Number of Lane Control Signs NO. IT-1
Based on Eliminating Lane Control for GP Lanes
SHEET NO. 3 of 3
LIFE CYCLE
20 years 99 Signs 14 Signs
PERIOD:
INTEREST ESCALATION
4.20% 0.00% ORIGINAL ROPOSED
RATE: RATE:
A. INITIAL COST (Note - escalation shown as 0.0% since using 4,039,200 571,200
constant dollar LCC
Useful Life (Years) 10 10
analysis)
INITIAL COST SAVINGS 3,468,000

B. RECURRENT COSTS (Annual Expenditures)

1. Maintenance 5 % of First Cost during each year 201,960 28,560

2. Maintenance

3. Energy

Total Annual Costs 201,960 28,560

Present Worth Factor 13.3528 13.3528

Present Worth of
2,696,728 381,355
RECURRENT COSTS
Present
C. SINGLE EXPENDITURES Year Amount PW factor Present Worth
Worth
< Put "x" in appropriate box (original design
ORIG PROP
or proposed design)
Refurbish Signs
x 1. 10 0.6627 936,885
(99) 1,413,720 -
Refurbish Signs
x 2. 10 0.6627 - 132,489
(14) 199,920
Cost based on
3. 1.0000 -
35% of -
first
4. 1.0000 -
cost -
SALVAGE Present
D. Year Amount PW factor Present Worth
VALUE Worth
Present Worth of
936,885 132,489
SINGLE EXPENDITURES
E. Total Recurrent Costs & Single Expenditures (B + C + D) 3,633,613 513,844
RECURRENT COSTS &
SINGLE EXPENDITURES 3,119,769
SAVINGS
TOTAL PRESENT
7,672,813 1,085,044
WORTH COST (A + E)
TOTAL LIFE CYCLE
6,587,769
SAVINGS

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN ALTERNATIVE

ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave IT-2

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695
DESCRIPTION: ELIMINATE LANE CONTROL FOR NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC SHEET NO.: 1 of 3

Original Design:

The design calls for a high density of devices along the northbound and southbound travel routes in order to
develop the ATM system. The overhead supports for the devices are located at one half mile intervals.

Alternative:
The current design would be modified by eliminating that portion of the ATM system not necessarily required
for the current operational plan. This is more adequately described as follows:

Eliminate the northbound overhead supports and devices except for those at stations 65+00 and 117+00.
Eliminate all side-mounted signs (VMS)
Reduce southbound locations to approximately one-mile intervals, to meet obvious needs such as exit
locations.

Opportunities: Risks:

Initial cost savings Significant redesign will be required.

Significant Maintenance and energy cost savings
Reduces driver distraction

Technical Discussion:

ATM is probably not needed as the northbound traffic is significantly lighter than the southbound traffic.
Side mounted signs can be installed once the need and purpose have been identified through day-to-day
use. Having the structures on one-half mile intervals, along with the proposed signage, may be more than is
required for the moment and will likely distract drivers from their attention to driving.

COST SUMMARY INITIAL COST PRESENT WORTH PRESENT

RECURRING COSTS WORTH
ORIGINAL DESIGN $ 9,506,400 $ 8,551,837 $LIFE-CYCLE COST
18,058,237

ALTERNATIVE $ 3,481,600 $ 3,132,004 $ 6,613,604

SAVINGS $ 6,024,800 $ 5,419,833 $ 11,444,633

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COST WORKSHEET

PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation ALTERNATIVE NO.:

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Avenue
IT-2
Federal Aid Project Number - IM 0253-222
Project Code No. 18695

SHEET NO.: 2 of 3

CONSTRUCTION ITEM ORIGINAL ESTIMATE PROPOSED ESTIMATE

NO.
NO. OF
ITEM UNITS COST/ UNIT TOTAL OF COST/ UNIT TOTAL
UNITS
UNITS

Lane Control Signage EA 99 $ 30,000.00 $2,970,000 48 $ 30,000.00 $ 1,440,000

$ - $ -

Side-mount VMS EA 24 $ 50,000.00 $1,200,000 0 $ 50,000.00 $ -

$ - $ -

ATM structures (ATM) EA 24 $ 80,000.00 $1,920,000 8 $ 80,000.00 $ 640,000

$ - $ -

Butterfly (for managed lanes) EA $ - 6 $ 30,000.00 $ 180,000

$ - $ -

Appurtenances, wiring, etc. LS 1 $900,000.00 $ 900,000 1 $300,000.00 $ 300,000

$ - $ -
Unit costs are primarily VE Team
Approximations $ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

Sub-total $6,990,000 $ 2,560,000

Mark-up at 36.00% $2,516,400 $ 921,600

TOTAL $9,506,400 $ 3,481,600

Estimated Savings: $6,024,800

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LIFE CYCLE COST WORKSHEET

Reduction in Number of Lane Control Signs ALTERNATIVE

PROJECT: NO. IT-2
Based on Eliminating Lane Control for GP Lanes
SHEET NO. 3 of 3
LIFE CYCLE
20 years
PERIOD:
INTEREST ESCALATION
4.20% 0.00% ORIGINAL PROPOSED
RATE: RATE:
A. INITIAL COST (Note - escalation shown as 0.0% since using 9,506,400 3,481,600

Useful Life (Years) constant dollar LCC analysis) 10 10

INITIAL
INITIAL COST
COST 6,024,800
SAVINGS
SAVINGS
B. RECURRENT COSTS (Annual Expenditures)

1. Maintenance 5 % of First Cost during each year 475,320 174,080

2. Maintenance
3. Energy Not identified
Total Annual 475,320 174,080
Costs
Present Worth 13.3528 13.3528
Factor
Present Worth 6,346,845 2,324,453
of RECURRENT
COSTS
Present
C. SINGLE EXPENDITURES Year Amount PW factor Present Worth
Worth
ORIG PROP < Put "x" in appropriate box (original design or proposed design)

x 1. Refurbish system 10 3,327,240 0.6627 2,204,992 -

x 2. Refurbish system 10 1,218,560 0.6627 - 807,551
Cost based
3. 1.0000 -
on 35% of -
4. first cost 1.0000 -
-
SALVAGE Present
D. Year Amount PW factor Present Worth
VALUE Worth
Present Worth 2,204,992 807,551
of SINGLE
EXPENDITURES
E. Total Recurrent Costs & Single Expenditures (B + C + D) 8,551,837 3,132,004
RECURRENT COSTS & SINGLE EXPENDITURES SAVINGS 5,419,833
TOTAL PRESENT WORTH COST (A + E) 18,058,237 6,613,604
TOTAL LIFE
CYCLE 11,444,633
SAVINGS

RECURRENT COSTS & SINGLE EXPENDITURES SAVINGS

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN ALTERNATIVE

ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave IT-3

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: MINIMIZE SIGNS AND DEVICES SHEET NO.: 1 of 2

Original Design:

The design calls for 91 ITS signs for the six-mile corridor. This may represent a very high information
density from a driver’s perspective.

Alternative:
The intent of the project is to construct managed lanes that help to move the traffic through the corridor.
Consideration might be made to reducing the management and driver information density by affecting the
following changes:
Use eight existing cameras but do not install the four new cameras
Use the existing variable message signs but eliminate the VMSs and supplemental VMSs for ATM
Use the minimum signs and devices necessary to meet the project intent

Opportunities: Risks:

Initial cost savings Very significant redesign

Will reduce driver distraction
Maintenance and energy cost savings Must make sure this approach is consistent
Streamlines the design with the project design requirements

Technical Discussion:
This approach would provide the needed information for the drivers to navigate through the managed
lanes and fulfill the requirements of the project. The cost savings would be the result of reducing the
number of signs, sign structures, and utility services. Savings from this alternative could be used to add
more pavement in the form of acceleration and deceleration, and auxiliary lanes to further support the
efforts to reduce traffic incidents and enhance traffic operations. There would be additional life cycle
cost savings that have not been calculated.

COST SUMMARY INITIAL COST PRESENT WORTH PRESENT WORTH

RECURRING COSTS LIFE-CYCLE COST

ORIGINAL DESIGN $ 8,527,200 $ $ 8,527,200

ALTERNATIVE $ 571,200 $ $ 571,200

SAVINGS $ 7,956,000 $ $ 7,956,000

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COST WORKSHEET

PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation ALTERNATIVE NO.:

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Avenue
IT-3
Federal Aid Project Number - IM 0253-222
Project Code No. 18695

SHEET NO.: 2 of 2

CONSTRUCTION ITEM ORIGINAL ESTIMATE PROPOSED ESTIMATE

NO. OF NO. OF
ITEM UNITS COST/ UNIT TOTAL COST/ UNIT TOTAL
UNITS UNITS

Variable Message Signs(Apex) EA 2 $140,000.00 $ 280,000 0 $ - $ -

Variable Message Signs(PB) EA 12 $150,000.00 $1,800,000 $ -

VMS-sopp(PB) EA 24 $ 50,000.00 $1,200,000 0 $ 50,000.00 $ -

Lane Control Signs EA 99 $ 30,000.00 $2,970,000 14 $ 30,000.00 $ 420,000

CCTV Cameras EA 4 $ 5,000.00 $ 20,000 $ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

Sub-total $6,270,000 $ 420,000

Mark-up at 36.00% $2,257,200 $ 151,200

TOTAL $8,527,200 $ 571,200

Estimated Savings: $7,956,000

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN ALTERNATIVE

ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave IT-4

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: DO NOT ADD EXTRA FIBER OPTIC CABLE SHEET NO.: 1 of 2

Original Design:

Install new fiber optics line. 34,320 LF Northbound and 10,000 LF Southbound.

Alternative:
Do not place extra fiber line. Utilize what is already in place.

Opportunities: Risks:

Initial cost savings In the future, may not have enough lines
May expedite construction available

Technical Discussion:

There is an opportunity to utilize the remaining capacity with of the existing fiber optic facilities. The
adequacy of this capacity must be confirmed. If needed, can always add fiber optic cabling to meet needs
of that time.

COST SUMMARY INITIAL COST PRESENT WORTH PRESENT WORTH

RECURRING COSTS LIFE-CYCLE COST

ORIGINAL DESIGN $ 301,376 $ $ 301,376

ALTERNATIVE $ 0 $ $ 0

SAVINGS $ 301,376 $ $ 301,376

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COST WORKSHEET

PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation ALTERNATIVE NO.:

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Avenue
IT-4
Federal Aid Project Number - IM 0253-222
Project Code No. 18695

SHEET NO.: 2 of 2

CONSTRUCTION ITEM ORIGINAL ESTIMATE PROPOSED ESTIMATE

NO. OF NO. OF
ITEM UNITS COST/ UNIT TOTAL COST/ UNIT TOTAL
UNITS UNITS

Install fiber optics LF 44,320 $5.00 $221,600 0 $ - $ -

$ - $ - $ -

$ - $ - $ -

$ - $ - $ -

$ - $ - $ -

$ - $ - $ -

$ - $ - $ -

$ - $ - $ -

$ - $ - $ -

$ - $ - $ -

$ -
Sub-
total $221,600 $ 0

Mark-up at 36.00% $79,776 $ 0

TOTAL $301,376 $ 0
Estimated Savings: $301,376

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN ALTERNATIVES ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave IT-5

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

USE STANDARD VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGNS (VMS) IN LIEU OF

DESCRIPTION: SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
FULL COLOR MATRIX SIGNS
Original Design:

The current design calls for the use of 12 each full matrix, full color, 20 mm pitch, overhead variable
message signs. There are to be six in the northbound and six in the southbound traffic lanes.

Alternative:

Standard variable message signs would be used in place of the full color matrix signs.

Opportunities: Risks:

Initial cost savings by reducing IT cost for There would be no color options
driver/sign integration
Will reduce driver distractions Some redesign required

Technical Discussion:

The same messages can be communicated by the standard message signs as with the full color matrix
signs.

COST SUMMARY INITIAL COST PRESENT WORTH PRESENT WORTH

RECURRING COSTS LIFE-CYCLE COST
ORIGINAL DESIGN $ 2,448,000 $ $ 2,448,000

ALTERNATIVE $ 2,284,800 $ $ 2,284,800

SAVINGS $ 163,200 $ $ 163,200

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COST WORKSHEET

PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation ALTERNATIVE NO.:

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Avenue
IT-5
Federal Aid Project Number - IM 0253-222
Project Code No. 18695

SHEET NO.: 2 of 2

CONSTRUCTION ITEM ORIGINAL ESTIMATE PROPOSED ESTIMATE

NO. OF NO. OF
ITEM UNITS COST/ UNIT TOTAL COST/ UNIT TOTAL
UNITS UNITS
$
VMS Full Color (Overhead) EA 12 $ 150,000.00 1,800,000 $ - $ -
$ $
VMS LED (Overhead) EA $ - $ - 12 140,000.00 1,680,000

$ - $ - $ - $ -

$ - $ - $ -

$ - $ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$
Sub-total $,800,000 1,680,000
$ $
Mark-up at 36.00% 648,000 604,800
$ $
TOTAL 2,448,000 2,284,800
Estimated Savings: $163,200

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave IT-6

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: ELIMINATE PROPOSED CCTV CAMERAS SHEET NO.: 1 of 1

Original Design:

The design calls for CCTV cameras to monitor VMSs. There are two of them located at Stations 149+00
and 254+00.

Alternative:

The design would be modified to rely on the internal diagnostic devices to monitor the proposed
equipment.

Opportunities: Risks:

Initial cost savings Some redesign will be required

Minimal Maintenance and energy cost savings

Technical Discussion:

The internal diagnostic devices that come with the proposed system equipment should be adequate to
monitor the system. Each of the cameras cost $5,000. The resulting cost savings would be $10,000 plus
$3,600 in project mark-ups.

There would some additional cost savings related to wiring and power provision. This is not included in
the numbers below as this is a fairly minimal cost.

COST SUMMARY INITIAL COST PRESENT WORTH PRESENT WORTH

RECURRING COSTS LIFE-CYCLE COST
ORIGINAL DESIGN $ 13,600 $ $ 13,600

ALTERNATIVE $ 0 $ $ 0

SAVINGS $ 13,600 $ $ 13,600

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave IT-7

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: COMBINE DETECTION DEVICES SHEET NO.: 1 of 1

Original Design:

Throughout the project there are devices (RTMS, Doppler and others) deployed to measure
speed/occupancy, etc., for different CDOT user groups (DTS, ITS/TOLLS). These devices collect similar or
the same information.

Alternative:

There may be an opportunity to streamline and combine these devices. Perhaps the various groups could
get together and determine their various data needs and see how they overlap and find opportunities for
consolidation of devices to reduce the cost of construction and simplify data acquisition.

Opportunities: Risks:

Cost savings for initial capital outlay It will take time to provide for the
Reduce future maintenance and replacement communications between the various
costs stakeholders

Significant redesign may be required

Technical Discussion:

There is a potential for construction cost savings and simplification of the systems that must be serviced
over the years to come.

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave IT-8

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

PROVIDE FOR COORDINATION OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

DESCRIPTION: SHEET NO.: 1 of 1
ASSETS

Original Design:

Similar to IT-7, there are redundant devices for traffic data collection.

Alternative:

Opportunities should be sought for consolidation of devices and the sharing of their data flow.

Opportunities: Risks:

Cost savings for initial and maintenance Time will be required to orchestrate this
capital outlay effort
Operations enhancements
Some redesign may be required

Technical Discussion:

There is a need for a standard data collection protocol to aid in the collection and dissemination of
data.

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave IT-9

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: MAXIMIZE USE OF EXISTING SIGN STRUCTURES SHEET NO.: 1 of 1

Original Design:

The ATM/Tolling project has almost 40 new structures for devices and signage.

Alternative:

Consideration might be given to seeking opportunities to reuse some of the existing structures for
mounting these devices and signs.

Opportunities: Risks:

Reducing structures in the clear zone Some redesign may be required

should help improve traffic safety
Initial cost savings

Technical Discussion:

If this is possible, there could be significant benefits in terms of initial cost savings and in the
expedition of construction.

This design suggestion is a part of several design suggestions and alternatives that encourage
simplification of the data fed to drivers passing through this corridor. Spacing structures out along
the way would give the drivers time to digest the information provided to them from the last sign
array.

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave IT-11

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

SET OBJECTIVE TO INTEGRATE THIS PROJECT INTO AREA WIDE

DESCRIPTION: SHEET NO.: 1 of 1
MASTER PLAN FOR ATM

Original Design:

ATM is employed for this six-mile project. It is being used to reduce congestion and improve
safety.

Alternative:

As this project is being deployed, it would be a good time to evaluate how the project is to be
deployed and to be sure that it is a part of the area wide master plan.

Opportunities: Risks:

Will likely add to the effectiveness of future None apparent

deployments

Technical Discussion:

Much of the ATM deployment is geared toward queue detection and management. Based on
the quick analysis, the cost for this system is about $8 million. One of the questions about
deployment and implementation of this queue detection is what mechanism will be used to
manage queues. Will this be based on CDOT research of spaced harmonization or other
technical approach? Based on past studies/projects, the ATM could have significant impact on
this corridor if deployed from downtown to the northern limits of this project.

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave IT-14

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: DEFINE ENFORCEMENT CONCEPT SHEET NO.: 1 of 1

Technical Discussion:

The design calls for a buffered, separated configuration for managed lanes throughout the
corridor. This type of configuration raises enforcement questions. Is there an enforcement
plan and has it been worked out so that appropriate enforcement assets will be available when
needed?

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave IT-15

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: IMPLEMENT INCIDENT MANAGEMENT CONCEPT SHEET NO.: 1 of 1

Technical Discussion:

A “quick clearance program” should be developed as part of the existing incident management plan.
Establishing best practices for first responders and CDOT to deal with incidents will add significant
value to the current Incident Management Plan of detour/diversion. The quick clearance of
incidents should help minimize the impact on traffic.

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave IT-16

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: IMPLEMENT RAMP METERNG FOR CORRIDOR CONSISTENCY SHEET NO.: 1 of 1

Original Design:

The design now calls for ramp metering at some locations.

Alternative:

Consideration might be given to deploying ramp metering for all ramps in the project.

Opportunities: Risks:

Will improve traffic flow Some redesign may be required

Better coordination Added costs

Technical Discussion:

Some locations may not have the necessary volume to warrant metering. However, from a corridor
perspective, it will allow for better coordination if the entire project has ramp metering on all ramps.
An important consideration for this suggestion is whether or not the existing operations system is
capable of accommodating the use of metering at the ramp locations not already metered.

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave PV-4

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

PROVIDE AUXILIARY LANE BETWEEN THORNTON PARKWAY

DESCRIPTION: SHEET NO.: 1 of 3
AND 104TH AVENUE
Original Design:

There is no auxiliary lane planned in the original design.

Alternative:

The alternative would provide a full auxiliary lane between Thornton Parkway and 104th Avenue.

Opportunities: Risks:

Improved safety Significant redesign will be required

Added capacity Additional construction cost
Added vehicular movements
Project delivery schedule may not afford
time to do this

Technical Discussion:

The existing on-ramp from Thornton Parkway merges onto Northbound I-25 then, as one approaches the
104th off-ramp, an exit ramp with two lanes is present for two vehicles to exit. The alternative would then
call for extending an auxiliary lane as noted.

COST SUMMARY INITIAL COST PRESENT WORTH PRESENT WORTH

RECURRING COSTS LIFE-CYCLE COST

ORIGINAL DESIGN $ 0 $ $ 0

ALTERNATIVE $ 512,088 $ $ 512,088

SAVINGS $ (512,088) $ $ (512,088)

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CALCULATIONS

Colorado Department of Transportation

PROJECT: ALTERNATIVE NO.:
I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave
IM 0253-222 PCN 18695 PV-4

DESCRIPTION: PROVIDE FULL AUXILIARY LANE BETWEEN THORNTON PKWY & SHEET NO.: 2 of 3
104TH AVE

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COST WORKSHEET

PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation ALTERNATIVE NO.:

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Avenue
PV-4
Federal Aid Project Number - IM 0253-222
Project Code No. 18695

SHEET NO.: 3 of 3

CONSTRUCTION ITEM ORIGINAL ESTIMATE PROPOSED ESTIMATE

NO.
NO. OF COST/
ITEM UNITS TOTAL OF COST/ UNIT TOTAL
UNITS UNIT
UNITS
Unclassified Excavation CY 0 $ - $ - 2,548 $ 25.00 $ 63,700
EMB. Mat'l (CIP)(Special) CY 0 $ - 2844 $ 20.00 $ 56,880
Aggregate Base Course Ton 0 $ - 2554 $ 15.00 $ 38,310
HMA (GR 5) (100)(PG64-22) Ton 0 $ - 2699 $ 65.00 $ 175,435
SMA (Fibers)(Asphalt) Tone 0 $ - 469 $ 90.00 $ 42,210
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -

Sub-
total $ - $ 376,535
Mark-up at 36.00% $ - $ 135,553
TOTAL $ - $ 512,088
Estimated Savings: ($512,088)

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave PV-8

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

ON SB I-25, PROVIDE PARALLEL ACCELERATION LANE

DESCRIPTION: SHEET NO.: 1 of 5
FROM 104TH AVE
Original Design:

Uniform 35:1 taper merge for two lanes coming onto mainline SB I-25 from 104 Ave. Length of taper =
855ft for two lanes.

Alternative:

Provide a 50:1 (620ft) taper to merge two on-ramp lanes onto one, then provide a 600ft parallel acceleration
lane, terminating with a 300ft lane termination taper.

Opportunities: Risks:

Allows for safer operation Additional cost to project

Reduces vehicle conflict May conflict with ROD

Technical Discussion:

The taper and parallel accelerations lengths are regularly used in the metro area and are consistent with
AASHTO guidance.

COST SUMMARY INITIAL COST PRESENT WORTH PRESENT WORTH

RECURRING COSTS LIFE-CYCLE COST

ORIGINAL DESIGN $ 32,849 $ $ 32,849

ALTERNATIVE $ 93,871 $ $ 93,871

SAVINGS $ (61,022) $ $ (61,022)

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ILLUSTRATION

Colorado Department of Transportation

PROJECT: ALTERNATIVE NO.:
I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave
IM 0253-222 PCN 18695 PV-8

ON SB I-25, PROVIDE PARALLEL ACCELERATION LANE

DESCRIPTION: SHEET NO.: 2 of 5
FROM 104TH AVE

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CALCULATIONS

Colorado Department of Transportation

PROJECT: ALTERNATIVE NO.:
I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave
IM 0253-222 PCN 18695 PV-8

ON SB I-25, PROVIDE PARALLEL ACCELERATION LANE

DESCRIPTION: SHEET NO.: 3 of 5
FROM 104TH AVE

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CALCULATIONS

Colorado Department of Transportation

PROJECT: ALTERNATIVE NO.:
I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave
IM 0253-222 PCN 18695 PV-8

ON SB I-25, PROVIDE PARALLEL ACCELERATION LANE

DESCRIPTION: SHEET NO.: 4 of 5
FROM 104TH AVE

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COST WORKSHEET

PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation ALTERNATIVE NO.:

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Avenue
PV-8
Federal Aid Project Number - IM 0253-222
Project Code No. 18695

SHEET NO.: 5 of 5

CONSTRUCTION ITEM ORIGINAL ESTIMATE PROPOSED ESTIMATE

NO.
NO. OF
ITEM UNITS COST/ UNIT TOTAL OF COST/ UNIT TOTAL
UNITS
UNITS
Milling SY 1,159 $2.00 $2,318 1,013 $2.00 $2,026
Overlay – 2” SMA Tons 127.5 $90.00 $11,475 111.4 $90.00 $10,026
Overlay – 2.5” HMA Tons 159.4 $65.00 $10,361 139.3 $65.00 $9,055

Paving SMA 2” Tons $ 68.9 $90.00 $6,201

Paving HMA 11.5” Tons $ - 395.9 $65.00 $25,734
ABC Tons $ - 374.7 $15.00 $5,621
SUBEX CY $ - 417.3 $25.00 $10,433
$ - $ -
$ - $ -

Sub-total $24,154 $69,096

Mark-up at 36.00% $8,695 $24,875
TOTAL $32,849 $93,871
Estimated Savings: ($61,022)

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave PV-9

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

PROVIDE PARALLEL DECELERATION LANE – 1000’ APPROACH TO

DESCRIPTION: SHEET NO.: 1 of 4
THORNTON PARKWAY
Original Design:

The Thornton Parkway southbound off ramp starts at Station 215+50 with no deceleration lane. The
ramp is where deceleration is expected to occur. (See attached illustration)

Alternative:

The alternative would provide a 1000’ deceleration lane prior to the off-ramp entrance. (See attached
illustration)

Opportunities: Risks:

Improved safety Moderate redesign will be required

Reduces the impedance of mainline traffic Additional construction cost

Technical Discussion:

There would be some significant advantages realized from adding this highly beneficial deceleration lane.
First, the vehicles exiting the mainline to take the Thornton Road off-ramp will be able to more safely
execute the maneuver. Since they will be able to move out of the mainline flow of traffic in order to
decelerate, this added lane should assist in maintaining the flow of traffic on the mainline.

COST SUMMARY INITIAL COST PRESENT WORTH PRESENT WORTH

RECURRING COSTS LIFE-CYCLE COST

ORIGINAL DESIGN $ 4,039,200 $ 2,671,774 $ 5,641,774

ALTERNATIVE $ 1,069,200 $ 377,826 $ 797,826
SAVINGS $ 3,468,000 $ 2,293,948 $ 4,843,948

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ILLUSTRATION

Colorado Department of Transportation

PROJECT: ALTERNATIVE NO.:
I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave
IM 0253-222 PCN 18695 PV-9

PROVIDE PARALLEL DECELERATION LANE – 1000’ APPROACH TO

DESCRIPTION: SHEET NO.: 2 of 4
THORNTON PARKWAY

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CALCULATIONS

Colorado Department of Transportation

PROJECT: ALTERNATIVE NO.:
I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave
IM 0253-222 PCN 18695 PV-9

PROVIDE PARALLEL DECELERATION LANE – 1000’ APPROACH TO

DESCRIPTION: SHEET NO.: 3 of 4
THORNTON PARKWAY

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COST WORKSHEET

PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation ALTERNATIVE NO.:

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Avenue
PV-9
Federal Aid Project Number - IM 0253-222
Project Code No. 18695

SHEET NO.: 4 of 4

CONSTRUCTION ITEM ORIGINAL ESTIMATE PROPOSED ESTIMATE

NO.
NO. OF
ITEM UNITS COST/ UNIT TOTAL OF COST/ UNIT TOTAL
UNITS
UNITS

MILLING SY 333 $ 2.00 $ 667 267 $ 2.00 $ 534

2 INCH SMA TONS 37 $ 90.00 $ 3,303 202 $ 90.00 $ 18,180

2.5 INCH HMA TONS 46 $ 65.00 $ 2,977 36.7 $ 65.00 $ 2,386

11.5" HMA TONS $ - 995 $ 65.00 $ 64,675

ABC TONS $ - 941 $ 15.00 $ 14,115

SUBEX CY $ - 1049 $ 25.00 $ 26,225

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

Sub-
total $ 6,947 $ 126,115

Mark-up at 36.00% $ 2,501 $ 45,401

TOTAL $ 9,447 $ 171,516

Estimated Savings: ($162,068)

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave PV-9A

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695
PROVIDE 500 FOOT PARALLEL DECELERATION LANE FOR THE
DESCRIPTION: SHEET NO.: 1 of 4
APPROACH TO THORNTON PARKWAY
Original Design:

The Thornton Parkway southbound off ramp starts at Station 215+50 with no deceleration lane. The
ramp is where deceleration is expected to occur. (See attached illustration)

Alternative:

The alternative would provide a 500’ (preferred design length) deceleration lane prior to the off-ramp
entrance. (See attached illustration)

Opportunities: Risks:
Improved safety Moderate redesign will be required
Reduces the impedance of mainline traffic Additional construction cost

Technical Discussion:

There would be some significant advantages realized from adding this highly beneficial deceleration
lane. First, the vehicles exiting the mainline to take the Thornton Road off-ramp will be able to more
safely execute the maneuver. Since they will be able to move out of the mainline flow of traffic in order
to decelerate, this added lane should assist in maintaining the flow of traffic on the mainline.

COST SUMMARY INITIAL COST PRESENT WORTH PRESENT WORTH

RECURRING COSTS LIFE-CYCLE COST

ORIGINAL DESIGN $ 9,448 $ $ 9,448

ALTERNATIVE $ 102,086 $ $ 102,086
SAVINGS $ ( 92,638) $ $ ( 92,638)

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ILLUSTRATION

Colorado Department of Transportation

PROJECT: ALTERNATIVE NO.:
I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave
IM 0253-222 PCN 18695 PV-9A

PROVIDE 500 FOOT PARALLEL DECELERATION LANE FOR THE

DESCRIPTION: SHEET NO.: 2 of 4
APPROACH TO THORNTON PARKWAY

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CALCULATIONS

Colorado Department of Transportation

PROJECT: ALTERNATIVE NO.:
I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave
IM 0253-222 PCN 18695 PV-9A

PROVIDE 500 FOOT PARALLEL DECELERATION LANE FOR THE

DESCRIPTION: SHEET NO.: 3 of 4
APPROACH TO THORNTON PARKWAY

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COST WORKSHEET

PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation ALTERNATIVE NO.:

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Avenue
PV-9A
Federal Aid Project Number - IM 0253-222
Project Code No. 18695

SHEET NO.: 4 of 4

CONSTRUCTION ITEM ORIGINAL ESTIMATE PROPOSED ESTIMATE

NO.
NO. OF
ITEM UNITS OF COST/ UNIT TOTAL COST/ UNIT TOTAL
UNITS
UNITS

MILLING SY 333 $ 2.00 $ 667 267 $ 2.00 $ 534

2" SMA Tons 37 $ 90.00 $ 3,303 129 $ 90.00 $ 11,610

2.5" HMA Tons 46 $ 65.00 $ 2,977 36.7 $ 65.00 $ 2,386

11.5" HMA Tons $ - 573.7 $ 65.00 $ 37,291

ABC Tons $ - 542.8 $ 15.00 $ 8,142

SUBEX CY $ - 604 $ 25.00 $ 15,100

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -
Sub-
total $ 6,947 $ 75,063

Mark-up at 36.00% $ 2,501 $ 27,023

TOTAL $ 9,448 $ 102,086

Estimated Savings: ($92,638)

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave PV-10

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: RE-STRIPE THORNTON PARKWAY SOUTHBOUND RAMP SHEET NO.: 1 of 1

Original Design:

Currently, the on-ramp is striped as a tapered acceleration lane.

Alternative:

Re-stripe ramp as a parallel acceleration lane.

Opportunities: Risks:

Should improve safety Some minimal re-design

Should improve traffic operations

Technical Discussion:

This re-striping can be done without adding any pavement. So, the result is a more effective
acceleration lane at very little extra cost, if any.

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave TC-1

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: RE-SEQUENCE CONSTRUCTION PHASING SHEET NO.: 1 of 2

Original Design:

Phasing has median work being completed first, with milling and paving being completed in Phases
3a and 3b.

Alternative:

Re-sequence phasing so milling and paving are the final items to be completed along with tie-ins.

Opportunities: Risks:

Less traffic shifting None apparent.

Better finished product. No pavement
scarring from lane shifts.

Technical Discussion:

Phasing seems out of sequence. Milling and final paving should be the last item to be performed.
Try to reduce number of shifts. Avoid scarring on new pavement.

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ILLUSTRATION

Colorado Department of Transportation

PROJECT: ALTERNATIVE NO.:
I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave
IM 0253-222 PCN 18695 TC-1

DESCRIPTION: RE-SEQUENCE CONSTRUCTION PHASING SHEET NO.: 2 of 2

Phase 1a – Install drainage across I-25 (night work, lane closures as per Region 6 lane closure strategy)

Phase 1b – Reconstruct outside shoulders (original Phase 2)

Phase 2 – Place traffic in final configuration. Construct median… (original Phase 1)

Phase 3a – Complete all construction outside of the existing pavement. (original Phase 4a)

Phase 3b – Complete all remaining construction to complete the HOV/HOT lane connections. (original 4b)

Phase 4 – Remove barrier and place drums in HOV/HOT lanes.

Mill and overlay with traffic in final configuration

Place hot mix asphalt (2” – 2.5” lift) for entire project
Place SMA for entire project

Phase 5 – Open HOV/HOT lanes

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave TC-2

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: REDUCE TEMPORARY TYPE 7 BARRIERS SHEET NO.: 1 of 2

Original Design:

The estimate quantity of concrete barrier (temp) to be used on the project is 46,000 LF.

Alternative:

Reduce the amount of barrier needed by constructing the shoulder in segments. Also construct the
median drainage improvements, sign structures and guardrail type 7 in segments.

Opportunities: Risks:
Impact to traffic Extra moves to reset barrier

Technical Discussion:

Build in segments to lessen the impact on traffic. Build approximately 1 ½ miles at a time. Reduce
concrete barrier to 16,000 LF.

COST SUMMARY INITIAL COST PRESENT WORTH PRESENT WORTH

RECURRING COSTS LIFE-CYCLE COST

ORIGINAL DESIGN $ 1,689,120 $ $ 1,689,120

ALTERNATIVE $ 478,725 $ $ 478,725

SAVINGS $ 1,210,395 $ $ 1,210,395

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COST WORKSHEET

PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation ALTERNATIVE NO.:

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Avenue
TC-2
Federal Aid Project Number - IM 0253-222
Project Code No. 18695

SHEET NO.: 2 of 2

CONSTRUCTION ITEM ORIGINAL ESTIMATE PROPOSED ESTIMATE

NO. OF NO. OF
ITEM UNITS COST/ UNIT TOTAL COST/ UNIT TOTAL
UNITS UNITS

Concrete Barrier (temp) LF 46,000 $ 27.00 $ 1,242,000 16,000 $ 22.00 $ 352,000

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -

$ - $ -
Sub-
total $ 1,242,000 $ 352,000

Mark-up at 36.00% $ 447,120 $ 126,720

TOTAL $ 1,689,120 $ 478,725

Estimated Savings: ($1,210,395)

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave TC-3

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: REDUCE TRAFFIC CONTROL INSPECTION (TCI) DAYS SHEET NO.: 1 of 2

Original Design:

It is estimated that that there will be 450 TCI days associated with the duration of the project.

Alternative:

Reduce the TCI days to reflect the days needed for the project duration of 268 days (working days).

Opportunities: Risks:

Quantity adjustment will better fit expected and Need to make sure that there are
necessary TCI days enough TCI days to service the length
of the project

Technical Discussion:

This alternative calls for reducing the quantity of TCI days actually needed based on 268 working
days. The current quantity is too high, based on project duration. The quantity will reflect the TCI
days needed for weekends, holidays and potential non-chargeable weather days.

COST SUMMARY INITIAL COST PRESENT WORTH PRESENT WORTH

RECURRING COSTS LIFE-CYCLE COST

ORIGINAL DESIGN $ 72,216 $ $ 72,216

ALTERNATIVE $ 27,282 $ $ 27,282
SAVINGS $ 44,934 $ $ 44,934

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PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation ALTERNATIVE NO.:

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Avenue
TC-3
Federal Aid Project Number - IM 0253-222
Project Code No. 18695

SHEET NO.: 2 of 2

CONSTRUCTION ITEM ORIGINAL ESTIMATE PROPOSED ESTIMATE

NO.
COST/ NO. OF COST/
ITEM UNITS OF TOTAL TOTAL
UNIT UNITS UNIT
UNITS
Traffic Control Inspection Days 450 $ 118.00 $ 53,100 170 $ 118.00 $ 20,060
$ $
- -
$ $
- -
$ $
- -
$ $
- -
$ $
- -
$ $
- -
$ $
- -
$ $
- -
$ $
- -
$ $
- -
$ $
- -

Sub-
total $ 53,100 $ 20,060
Mark-up at 36.00% $ 19,116 $ 7,222
TOTAL $ 72,216 $ 27,282
Estimated Savings: $44,934

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave TC-6

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: PAY FOR MOBILE ATTENUATORS BY DAYS SHEET NO.: 1 of 1

Original Design:

The design identifies the cost of the mobile attenuators by cost unit “each”.

Alternative:

The pay item for the mobile attenuators should “days” (pay for each of the attenuators by day when
they are being used on the job site).

Opportunities: Risks:

More flexibility as to how the attenuators can be Cost tracking by engineer is more
used and their costs tracked complicated
More accurate cost estimate

Technical Discussion:

Even if this was not a CDOT standard to pay by day per attenuator as it is used on the job site, it is
more accurate to use this cost approach in the design and the construction phases.

It should be noted that the VE team feels that the cost for the attenuators will actually be significantly
higher than what is currently reflected in the estimate. Suggest that this be checked as the design and
estimate move to the next level.

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave MI-1

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: OPTIMIZE CONDUIT SIZES SHEET NO.: 1 of 1

Original Design:

Place 3” conduit (plastic) for mainline lighting.

Alternative:

Use approximately sized lighting conduit. (2” conduit may satisfy requirements).

Opportunities: Risks:

Smaller conduit is easier to work with Will not be able to add more wiring in
Save cost with smaller size future

Technical Discussion:

Is 3” plastic conduit needed? A smaller size may be more appropriate. Some of the conduit may need
to be bored, resulting in different pricing. The sizing may result in a cost savings. This will likely be
more apparent as the design progresses.

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave MI-2

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: USE SHORTER LIGHT STANDARDS SHEET NO.: 1 of 3

Original Design:

The current design calls for 77 each, 70 foot high light standards with triple headed, 1000 W fixtures.

Alternative:

The alternative would call for the use of 134 each, 40 foot high light standards with double-headed, 400 W
fixtures.

Opportunities: Risks:
Initial cost savings Significant redesign will be required
Significant Maintenance and energy cost savings
Reduced light pollution

Technical Discussion:

The use of the 70 foot high standards would require heavy foundations that will difficult to accommodate in
the median. The 40 foot high standards will go up quickly and not require significant measures to
accommodate and protect in the median.

The VE team assumptions include going from three heads for 70 foot standards to two heads for 40 foot
standards. Also, it will take twice as many 40 foot standards to replace the 70 foot standards ( must be
confirmed). Also, assumed that the caisson savings would offset the additional cost for the alternative
conduits.

PRESENT WORTH PRESENT WORTH

COST SUMMARY INITIAL COST RECURRING COSTS LIFE-CYCLE COST

ORIGINAL DESIGN $ 1,629,484 $ $ 1,629,484

ALTERNATIVE $ 1,150,560 $ $ 1,150,560
SAVINGS $ 478,924 $ $ 478,924

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ILLUSTRATION

PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation

ALTERNATIVE NO.:
I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave
IM 0253-222 PCN 18695 MI-2

DESCRIPTION: USE SHORTER LIGHT STANDARDS SHEET NO.: 2 of 3

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COST WORKSHEET

PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation ALTERNATIVE NO.:

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Avenue
MI-2
Federal Aid Project Number - IM 0253-222
Project Code No. 18695

SHEET NO.: 3 of 3

CONSTRUCTION ITEM ORIGINAL ESTIMATE PROPOSED ESTIMATE

NO. NO.
ITEM UNITS OF COST/ UNIT TOTAL OF COST/ UNIT TOTAL
UNITS UNITS
70 foot high standards EA 77 $ 9,000.00 $ 93,000 $ -
40 foot high standards EA $ - 134 $ 3,000.00 $ 402,000
Luminaire Heads EA 211 $ 1,500.00 $ 316,500 278 $ 850.00 $ 236,300
Pull Boxes EA 77 $ 650.00 $ 50,050 134 $ 650.00 $ 87,100
Caisson LF 924 $ 150.00 $ 138,600 $ -
Foundation EA $ - 134 $ 900.00 $ 120,600
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -

Sub-
total $1,198,150 $ 846,000
Mark-up at 36.00% $ 431,334 $ 304,560

TOTAL $1,629,484 $1,150,560

Estimated Savings: $478,924

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave MI-3

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: REDUCE LIGHTING COVERAGE SHEET NO.: 1 of 2

Original Design:

The current design calls for 77 each, 70 foot high light standards with 1000 Watt light fixtures. The project site is in
a transition area from dense urban to light urban land use, with interchange spacing at approximately one mile.

Alternative:

The VE came upon the question – does the project require roadway lighting to supplement high mast lighting at
interchanges? Is this a requirement from the EIS? Could the focus of the lighting on this project be on the area
one mile north of U.S. 36 only, or specific areas where lighting needs have been identified. The documentation
says, “proposed project is to reduce roadway lighting one mile north of U.S. 36”.
It appears that it might be possible to reduce the lighting requirement from 30,000 LF of lighting to 5,280 LF.

Opportunities: Risks:
Initial cost savings Pavement will not be lit as well
Significant Maintenance and energy cost savings Moderate redesign required.
Reduced light pollution Need to reconstruct median barrier if median
roadway lighting is needed in the future

Technical Discussion:
Taken to its conclusion, the obvious question is whether or not the intent is to illuminate the entire corridor.
Perhaps, the noted reduction in lighting deployment could be a good place to stop for this time.

COST SUMMARY INITIAL COST PRESENT WORTH PRESENT WORTH

RECURRING COSTS LIFE-CYCLE COST
ORIGINAL DESIGN $ 2,479,416 $ $ 2,479,416
ALTERNATIVE $ 436,377 $ $ 436,377
SAVINGS $ 2,043,039 $ $ 2,043,039

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COST WORKSHEET

PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation ALTERNATIVE NO.:

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Avenue
MI-3
Federal Aid Project Number - IM 0253-222
Project Code No. 18695

SHEET NO.: 2 of 2

CONSTRUCTION ITEM ORIGINAL ESTIMATE PROPOSED ESTIMATE

NO.
UNIT NO. OF COST/ OF COST/
ITEM TOTAL TOTAL
S UNITS UNIT UNIT UNIT
S
$ - $ - $ - $ -
Lighting from estimate LF 30,000 $ 60.77 $1,823,100 $ -
$ - $ -
Lighting for reduced run LF $ - 5280 $ 60.77 $ 320,866
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
$ - $ -
Sub-
total $ 1,823,100 $ 320,866
36.00
Mark-up at % $ 656,316 $ 115,512
TOTAL $ 2,479,416 $ 436,377
Estimated Savings: $2,043,039

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave MI-4

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: INTEGRATE LIGHTING INTO BARRIER WALLS SHEET NO.: 1 of 1

Original Design:

The existing design calls for concrete barrier walls in the medians.

Alternative:

The alternative would call for down lighting to be integrated into the barrier walls.

Opportunities: Risks:

Entrance efficacy of lighting Moderate redesign cost

Initial cost increase

Technical Discussion:

LED lighting may be a good candidate for providing this integrated lighting.

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave MI-6

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: CONSIDER USE OF LED FIXTURES FOR ROADWAY LIGHTING SHEET NO.: 1 of 1

Original Design:

The current design calls for High Pressure Sodium (HPS) type light fixtures to illuminate the roadway.

Alternative:

Consideration might be given to the use of LED light fixtures.

Opportunities: Risks:

Reduced maintenance costs There will be an initial cost increase

Minimizes maintenance crew time in high traffic since LED lights are much more
areas expensive than HPS lights
Life cycle energy cost savings

Technical Discussion:

The current trend is to move toward greater utilization of LED light fixtures in most industries. For each
application contemplated one must research the availability of appropriate LED fixtures and determine their
unit costs. It is understood that roadway lighting with LED fixtures is in its infancy and is not immediately
reassuring. Attached the reader will find a brochure that should help in deciding whether the alternative
should be implemented. The usual conclusions should be that a more natural light color rendition results
for LED vs. HPS lighting. The life of the LED bulbs exceeds that for HPS lighting. Since the bulbs do not need
replacement as often, the maintenance crews do not have to get out into high traffic areas so often. This is
a real plus. LED lights are more expensive but, due to their longer life, they generally prove out on a life
cycle cost basis.

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave MI-7

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: REVISIT POSSIBILTIY OF NEW BRIDGE AT 88TH AVENUE SHEET NO.: 1 of 1

Original Design:

Currently, 88th Avenue passes over the existing I-25 Mainline. This situation has been studied carefully and,
due to cost considerations, it was decided to lower I-25 mainline in order to get the required overhead
clearance between the mainline pavement and the bottom chord of the bridge.

Alternative:

Re-stripe ramp as a parallel acceleration lane.

Opportunities: Risks:
Some minimal re-design
Should improve safety
Should improve traffic operations

Technical Discussion:

This re-striping can be done without adding any pavement. So, the result is a more effective acceleration
lane at very little extra cost, if any.

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave MI-8 & 9

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: REPLACE IN LIEU OF RESET EXISTING GUARDRAIL SHEET NO.: 1 of 1

Original Design:

The design calls for resetting approximately 13,000 LF of Type 3 Guardrail.

Alternative:

Consideration should be given to replacing the existing Type 3 with new Type 3 or cable rail where possible.

Opportunities: Risks:
Significant redesign required
This will enhance safety aspects of project
Will reduce maintenance cost

Technical Discussion:

The cost to reset guardrail can actually be more than if new guardrail is used. In addition, resetting Type 3
guardrail can much more labor intensive and difficult than using the new.

Cable rail is an efficient barrier. When impacted, it minimizes the damage to people and property.
Although cable rail cannot be used throughout much of the project, due its deflection during an incident,
but should be considered for isolated areas of application. Some of the deflection can be dealt with during
the design stage.

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VALUE ANALYSIS DESIGN SUGGESTION ALTERNATIVE NO.:

PROJECT: I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave MI-10

IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

DESCRIPTION: ENHANCE DEFINIITION OF PROJECT REQUIREMENTS SHEET NO.: 1 of 1

Technical Discussion:

When the Value Engineering team was working their way through the Function Analysis Phase, they
arrived at the conclusion that this interesting project is not easily pigeonholed like many projects. The
popular title of the project, “I-25 Managed Lanes”, tells only part of the story. The project is also a pilot
program to test the application of some intensive Active Traffic Management, Tolling and other
sophisticated tools on a critical corridor. It is a corridor that has some of the heaviest traffic congestion
in the State. Accordingly, many eyes will be observing the rollout of this project and its resulting
benefits as measured in the near future.

It is suggested that CDOT capitalize on the knowledge to be gained from this project by establishing a
well-defined series of measures for its operational parameters. The following might be asked in
developing the success measures for the different elements of this project:

What is this project supposed to do?

How do we measure success on this project?

One of our known goals is to reduce congestion. How do we define our goals so that we can
measure our success or failure?

One of our goals is to increase capacity, how do we measure this?

Will we develop an idea of the optimal density of information that we can pass on to the driving
public without becoming a potentially dangerous distraction?

Are we going to be able to correlate safety results within the project boundaries with other similar
corridors that might serve as a control group for this pilot project?

In short, there is an opportunity here to provide the basis for new lessons learned in the future. These
observations could provide insights that will be beneficial for years to come.

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3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 NEED AND PURPOSE FOR PROJECT

The North I-25 Managed lanes extension project involves the creation of managed lanes along I-25 from
US 36 to 120th Avenue by repurposing the existing inside shoulders of the roadway, both north and
southbound. CDOT will be responsible for the design and construction of the new facility as well as
maintenance of the facility and ITS infrastructure while the High-Performance Transportation Enterprise
(HPTE) will be responsible for the management and operation of the managed lanes including the tolling
system. It is planned that the E-470 Public Highway Authority will provide back office support to process
and issue tolls, as well as collect payment.

The project would provide meaningful relief for the most congested corridor in the Denver Metropolitan
area, currently traveled by 175,000 vehicles and 4,300 bus transit riders every day. Implementation of
the managed lanes will result in a more efficient use of available roadway capacity to improve traffic
flow and reduce travel times in the corridor. In addition, the managed lanes will support Bus Rapid
Transit (BRT) along the corridor and provide more consistent transit travel times for the many express
transit routes that currently serve the corridor.

Under the new managed lanes configuration all eligible user (HOVs, registered hybrid vehicles,
motorcycles, buses and toll-paying POVs) will be able to access the managed lanes at designated
ingress/egress points.

3.2 GENERAL SCOPE DESCRIPTION

The proposed North I-25 managed lane system will offer more choices to commuters and make the best
use of available freeway capacity. The project has several key goals that include:

Utilize managed lanes to improve flow in the general purpose lanes and thereby improve travel
along the corridor for a roadway users;
Provide a means for public transit to achieve better on-time performance by removing them
from the congestion in the general purpose lanes; and,
Encourage carpooling and alternative modes of travel by offering free use of the managed lanes
for public transit and HOV users;
Encourage the further economic growth in the corridor by providing a more efficient
transportation system.

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All the usual concerns go along with this project. These concerns include:

Meeting the objectives and requirements of the very important federal Tiger Grant. These are
stringent and have a performance timeframe that calls for the obligation of the funds by June of
2013.
There are numerous stakeholders and fund sources involved in the execution of this project.
The various agreements and the EIS/ROD requirements weave together a strict route that must
be followed to deliver this project.
Among the stakeholders are the owners of the irrigation ditches that cross under the existing
right-of-way. Every effort has been made to make certain that the proposed project does not
impact these ditches.
There is also an important goal that calls for building all improvements within the existing
footprint of I-25. Negotiations are currently underway to obtain the temporary construction
easements necessary to construct the improvements.
Repairs to the existing noise walls and the inclusion of Noise Wall No. 2 in the project has been a
carefully tracked and rehearsed part of the negotiations with the local interest groups.
Maximizing use of available roadway capacity
Match driver expectancy
Minimize delays to the RTD bus operations
Minimize toll revenue losses
Maximize enforcement efficiency; and,
Integrate seamlessly with the reversible lane segment

In order to do this it will be necessary to deploy key components that are subjects of carefully
orchestrated protocols developed between the operating agencies. Some of the key components in
tolling facilities, ITS and tolling integration, HOV lane management, courtesy patrol and snow plow
operations, incident management capabilities, managed lane enforcement, enhanced Active Traffic
Management (ATM) elements, Variable Message Signs (VMS), CCTV, Microwave Vehicle Radar Detectors
(MVRD), Travel Time Indicators (TTI), Ramp Meter Stations (RMS) and Automatic Traffic Recorders (ATR).
All of these, coupled with integrating communications make this a very complex project.

Part 3.4 of this narrative includes some drawings that will give the reader some understanding of the
extent and detail of this important project.

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3.3 NOTES FROM THE KICK-OFF SESSION PRESENTATIONS BY CDOT AND PROJECT
DESIGN TEAM

Andy Stratton - CDOT

In the corridor there is a lot of congestion. Basically, traffic is at a standstill during heavy use
hours.
North 25 EIS -- approximately 2003 -- ROD was signed in 2009. The record of decision sealed a
lot of the decision making process and set the pace for the rest of the project.
Idea was to use some unused space on the typical section by inserting one new managed lane
each way on the inside shoulder. This was a very direct way of making use of an existing asset
to minimize cost and provide additional required traffic capacity.
A federal Tiger Grant was applied for and the resulting funds have made it possible to expedite
this project. Originally, this project was not seen as possible for years to come. With the added
financial assets, this served to energize the other stakeholders to step up to the plate and help
to fund this project. As a result, there are a lot of stakeholders (eight or nine) that are providing
funds to make this happen. The Tiger Grant requires obligation of the funds by June of this
year. CDOT expects to have this done by May.
Must re-stripe lanes -- got design exceptions to go to 11.5 foot lanes and 4 foot inside
shoulders. The outer two lanes are kept at 12 feet to accommodate truck traffic.
This project will expedite bus traffic.
Some new noise wall, pavement repair and tolling/ATM facilities have been made an integral
part of the project.
Safety was a big part of the Federal Tiger Grant.
FIR meeting was held in December. FOR is due in March.
Budget $44.3 million. Now at $60 million. Major elements, including ATM, tolling, etc. affect
the bottom line dramatically. It appears that current funding commitments could be stretched
to cover the $60 million. Could not accept a bottom line that is higher than this.
Project will be design-bid-build.
Concern was raised by FHWA about the status of the integration of the technology deployment
and having a cradle-to-grave plan that must be approved by FHWA before the project can be
approved to go forward. This will be addressed in part during the VE workshop.

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Jim Bumanglag - Larry Nechanicky - Parsons Brinckerhoff

Noise Wall No. 2 is a work in progress. The plans for this Noise Wall is separate from the current
plans because it was in the project, taken out, and is now back in the project. The details are
being worked out.
Other documentation includes the comments on the FIR plan set which was covered on 10
December 2012.
May 18, 2013 -- advertising date for bids. Construction is expected to begin in the fall and is
believed to last for about 22 months.
Action Items from the FIR meeting:
Couple of options on the south side with regard to how the managed lanes would be connected.
Ditches -- had to adjust by concurrences with owners of the ditches.
Noise Walls -- currently proceeding with all noise walls as shown on the plans.
Working within the confines of what is currently in the field -- i.e., staying within the current
footprint/Right-of-way.
Currently dealing with the need to define construction easements. Results of this research is
expected shortly.
Environmental -- pulling together the noise wall, air quality, hazmat and other features that
dictate the final compliance scheme for the project.
Drainage is fairly well along. Got concurrence to break the grade at the shoulder to simplify the
design and enhance the drainage away from the mainline, on the inside of the travelways.
Pavement calls for reconstruction of the shoulders in order to be able to handle the traffic. This
is a full-depth replacement.
With regard to scope changes -- lowering I-25 at 88th Avenue -- requires some additional
phasing/costs, adding some lighting in the median for the entire project.
Some of the constraints that are seen as necessary:
Noise walls -- needed
At 88th Avenue -- elected to lower the interstate. Since the bridge has been hit a few times
consideration was given to the use of new bridge. Rejected due to much greater costs to put in
a new bridge.

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3.4 REPRESENTATIVE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

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4 VALUE ENGINEERING PROCESS

4.1 WORKSHOP TEAM

Generally, the most important ingredient in the conduct of a Value Engineering workshop is to have the
VE team composed of seasoned, highly knowledgeable personnel. The team members must be very
skilled in the discipline they represent while serving on the team. In the instance of this VE study we had
the privilege of support from the following key personnel from the Colorado Department of
Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration:

Full-Time VE Team Members

Chung Tran Tolling/Ops Federal Highway Administration

Pablo Lopez Construction Colorado Department of Transportation
Guy Norris Traffic Engineer Colorado Department of Transportation
Richard Horstmann Highway Design Colorado Department of Transportation

On-Call VE Team Members

Mark Carillo Highway Maintenance Colorado Department of Transportation

Colin Haggerty Hydraulics/Water Qual. Colorado Department of Transportation
Materials Materials Colorado Department of Transportation
Ali Imansepahi ATM Colorado Department of Transportation

The Value Engineering team was led by Charles R. McDuff, PE, CVS-Life, CCE, LEED AP of Atkins. The
team would also like to thank several of the key players in preparing for and lending support throughout
the VE effort. These include:

Andy Stratton Colorado Department of Transportation

David Poling Parsons Brinckerhoff
Jeff Wilson Parsons Brinckerhoff
Jim Daves Parsons Brinckerhoff
Jeff Kullman Atkins
Jim Hanson Atkins
Praveen Ommi Atkins
Monica Rosario Atkins

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4.2 THE SIX-STEP VALUE ENGINEERING JOB PLAN

The Value Engineering team followed the six-step Value Engineering job plan as promulgated by SAVE
International. This six-step job plan includes the following:

Information Phase – during this phase of the team’s work, the team received a briefing from the
design team and representatives of the Colorado Department of Transportation. This briefing
included discussions of the design intent behind the project, the cost concerns, and was
followed by a general discussion and Q & A session for all the participants. In the working
session that followed, the VE team developed cost models from the cost data provided by the
designers and familiarized themselves with the construction drawings and other data that was
available to the team. An excerpt from the cost estimate and the included cost model are
enclosed, immediately following this introductory narrative.

Function Analysis Phase – during this phase the team reviewed the project from the simplest
perspective by asking the questions of “What is the project supposed to do?” and “How is it
supposed to accomplish this purpose?”. In the Value Engineering vernacular, the answers to
these questions are cast in the form of active verbs and measurable nouns. These verb/noun
pairs form the basis of the function analysis that distinguishes a Value Engineering effort from a
potentially damaging cost cutting exercise. The team developed a Function Analysis System
Technique (FAST) diagram that depicts the flow of functions within this project. The FAST
diagram is also enclosed.

Creative/Brainstorming Phase – The VE team performed a brainstorming session to identify

ideas that might help meet the team objectives:
o Reduce construction and life cycle costs
o Improve traffic operations
o Reduce the time of construction
o Respect environmental and other constraints
o Clarify risks and opportunities associated with the project
o Acts to mitigate risks and to act on opportunities.

This brainstorming session initially identified numerous ideas that were then evaluated in the
next phase. The reader will find the creative worksheets enclosed. These same work sheets
were also used to record the results of the Judgment or Evaluation Phase.

Judgment or Evaluation Phase – Once the team identified the various creative ideas, it was
necessary to decide which alternatives should be carried forward. This is the work of the
Judgment or Evaluation Phase. The team reflected back to the project constraints and
objectives shared with the team by the owner’s representatives, in the kick-off meeting on the
first day of the workshop. From that guidance, the team settled on the following values as
measures of whether or not an alternative had enough merit to be carried forward in the VE
process:
o Construction Cost Savings
o Support for Environmental Objectives
o Ability to Implement the Idea

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o General Acceptability of the Alternatives

o Constructability
o Meeting the needs of the project delivery schedule

Based on these measurement sticks, the VE team evaluated the alternatives and graded them
from 5 (Excellent) down to 1 (Poor). Other notes about the alternatives are annotated at the
bottom of the enclosed creative and evaluation sheets, including the inclusion of two other
ratings – Design Suggestion (DS) and Already Being Done (ABD)

Development Phase – This is the section of the report in which the alternatives are explained,
sketched, documented and put to cost and technical tests to determine their suitability for
implementation and for their impact on the project.

Presentation Phase – As noted earlier, the team made a final, informal out-briefing on the last
day of the workshop, designed to inform the Owners and the Designers of the initial findings of
the VE workshop. A copy of the summary table and the rough draft of the results section of the
report were left with the project delivery team. This written report is intended to formalize
those findings.

As noted earlier, this report section includes supportive narratives, cost data and cost models, and other
useful information. In order of appearance this documentation consists of:

(4.3)Value Engineering Workshop Agenda

(4.4)Construction Cost Estimate
(4.5)Pareto Chart
(4.6)Function Analysis System Technique (FAST) Diagram
(4.7) Creative/Evaluation Worksheets
(4.8)Attendance Sheets
o (4.8.1)Kick-off session Attendance Sheets
o (4.8.2)Closing Presentation Attendance Sheets

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4.3 VALUE ENGINEERING WORKSHOP AGENDA

Turnpike Conference Room located at 4670 North Holly Street Denver, CO 80216

Monday, January 14, 2013

9:00 – 9:20 Introduction

Participant Introduction
Review of Agenda

9:20 – 9:40 Owner Presentation

Project Goals & Purpose
Key Project Issues and Constraints for VE Team

9:40 - 10:10 Designer Presentation

Overview
Basis of Design and Rationale Behind Design Choices
Description of Project Elements

10:10 – 12:00 VE Team Time for Reviewing Project Materials

12:00 –1:00 Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:30 Project Function Analysis
2:30 – 5:00 Creative Idea Generation

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

8:00 – 8:30 Creative Idea Generation (cont.)

8:30 – 10:00 Evaluation of Ideas
10:00 – 12:00 Development of Alternatives
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00 Owner/Client/Designer Review of Selected Ideas with Team Leader
2:00 – 5:00 Development of Alternatives

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

8:00 – 12:00 Development of Alternatives (cont.)

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Break
1:00 – 5:00 Development of Alternatives (cont.)

Thursday, January 17, 2013

8:00 – 12:00 Development of Alternatives (cont.)

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:30 Preparation for Presentation
2:30 – 4:30 Presentation of VE Results

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4.4 CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE

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4.5 PARETO CHART

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HOW? WHY?

ADD
CAPACITY
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IMPROVE REDUCE ADD

OPERATIONS CONGESTION LANES

IMPROVE LENGTHEN
RAMP ACCEL/DECEL
ACCESS

FAST DIAGRAM

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FOR
ENHANCE I-25 MANAGED LANES
REDUCE
DRIVING
TRAVEL TIME
SAFETY PROJECT

PLEASE MINIMIZE FUEL MANAGE

TRAVELERS CONSUMPTION LANES
FUNCTION ANALYSIS SY STEM TECHNIQUE (FAST) DIAGRAM

REDUCE
CARBON
FOOTPRINT

INFORM POST
TRAVELERS INFORMATIVE
SIGNS

SCOPE OF STUDY
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4.7 CREATIVE IDEA / EVALUATION WORKSHEET S

PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation SHEET NO.: 1 OF 4

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave
IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

CREATIVE IDEA / EVALUATION WORKSHEETS

NO. IDEA DESCRIPTION RATING

ITS/Tolling (IT)
IT-1 Don’t use lane control for general purpose lanes 5

IT-2 Eliminate lane control for the northbound lanes 5

IT-3 Minimize signs and devices 5

IT-4 Do not add extra fiber optic cable as currently proposed 5

IT-5 Use standard Variable Message Signs (VMS) in lieu of full color matrix signs 4

IT-6 Eliminate all proposed cameras 5

IT-7 Combine detection devices DS

IT-8 Provide for better coordination of traffic management assets on the alignment DS

IT-9 Maximize use of existing sign structures DS

IT-10 Minimize median access for sign maintenance DS

IT-11 VE Team Question – is the current design configuration an integral part of an area- DS
wide traffic operations management concept?

IT-12 Reduce the number of traffic management devices to the minimum See IT-3

IT-13 Use an express lane approach in the new lanes 2

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PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation SHEET NO.: 2 OF 4

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave
IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

CREATIVE IDEA / EVALUATION WORKSHEETS

NO. IDEA DESCRIPTION RATING

IT-14 Define lane enforcement concept DS

IT-15 Implement incident management concept DS

IT-16 Implement ramp metering for corridor DS

PAVEMENT (PV)
Northbound Lanes

PV-1 Extend lane from Station 83+00 to 91+00 5

PV-2 Continue fifth lane from Project Start to 84th Avenue for lane continuity (4,000’) 4

PV-3 Use 4” overlay in lieu of full-depth shoulder replacement on outside shoulders 2

PV-4 Use full auxiliary lane between Thornton Parkway and 104th Avenue 4

PV-5 Use parallel on-ramp from 104th Avenue 4

Southbound Lanes

PV-6 Review managed lane entrance south of 120th Avenue DS

PV-7 Use 4” overlay in lieu of full-depth shoulder replacement on outside shoulders 2

PV-8 Provide parallel acceleration lane south of 104th Avenue 4

PV-9 Provide parallel, 1000’ deceleration lane at approach to off-ramp at Thornton 4

Parkway

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PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation SHEET NO.: 3 OF 4

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave
IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

CREATIVE / EVALUATION WORKSHEETS

NO. IDEA DESCRIPTION RATING

PV-10 Re-stripe pavement at on-ramp for Thornton Road(accommodate parallel accel. lanes) DS

EARTHWORK (EW)
EW-1 Reduce excavation See PV-3

TRAFFIC CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION (TC)

TC-1 Re-sequence construction DS

TC-2 Reduce temporary Type 7 barriers 5

TC-3 Reduce traffic control inspection (TCI) days 4

TC-4 Create traffic management plan ABD

TC-5 Provide incident management pull-outs or islands DS

TC-6 Refurbish and reinstall existing lockers in lieu of new 5

TC-7 Mobile attenuators should be paid for by days DS

MISCELLANEOUS (MI)
MI-1 Optimize conduit for lighting system DS

MI-2 Use shorter median lighting poles 5

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PROJECT: Colorado Department of Transportation SHEET NO.: 4 OF 4

I-25 Managed Lanes: US 36 to 120th Ave
IM 0253-222 PCN 18695

CREATIVE / EVALUATION WORKSHEETS

NO. IDEA DESCRIPTION RATING

MI-3 Reduce lighting coverage 4

MI-4 Integrate lighting into barriers DS

MI-5 Put lighting on outside shoulders (note downrated due to being placed in clear zone) 3

MI-6 Consider use of LED lighting DS

MI-7 Revisit new bridge at 88th Avenue DS

MI-8 Replace guardrail in lieu of re-setting existing guardrail (potential added value) DS

MI-9 Selectively use cable guardrail DS

MI-10 Provide better definition of project requirements DS

Rating: 1 2 = Not to be Developed; 3 = Varying Degrees of Development Potential;

4 5 = Most likely to be Developed; DS = Design Suggestion; ABD = Already Being Done

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4.8 ATTENDANCE SHEETS AND PRESENTATIONS

4.8.1 KICK-OFF SESSION ATTENDANCE SHEETS

NAME TITLE ORGANIZATION E-MAIL TELEPHONE

Andrew CDOT Region 6
“Andy” Project Manager North [email protected] (303)398.6746
Stratton Engineering
Rich
[email protected]
Horstmann Highway Design Region 6 CDOT (303)757.9672
s
VE Team
Pablo Lopez
Construction Region 6 CDOT [email protected] (303)398.6771
VE Team
Guy Norris Traffic
Region 6 CDOT [email protected] (303)757.9029
VE Team Engineering
Transportation
Chung Tran FHWA Resource
Operations [email protected] (720)963.3201
VE Team Center
Specialist
Sr. Operations FHWA – Colorado
Monica Pavlik [email protected] (720)963.3012
Engineer Division
Larry Parsons
Project Engineer [email protected] (303)728.1925
Nechanicky Brinckeroff
Deputy Project Parsons
Jim Bumanglag [email protected] (303)390.5825
Manager Brinckeroff
[email protected]
Scott Thomas ITS Engineer Apex Design (720)298.2540
m
Charles
VE Team
McDuff Atkins [email protected] (919)576.4017
Facilitator
VE Team

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4.8.2 CLOSING PRESENTATION ATTENDANCE SHEETS

NAME TITLE ORGANIZATION E-MAIL TELEPHONE

Steve Olson Project Manager CDOT [email protected] (303)775.9255
PE III – Traffic
Steve Hersey CDOT [email protected] (303)757.9511
Engineering
Ali Imansepahi US 36 Traffic/ITS CDOT [email protected] (303)916.6600
Mark Gosselin PE III CDOT [email protected] (303)404.7020
Jay Hendrickson RE CDOT [email protected] (303)398.6749
Shawn Yu PE III – EEMA CDOT HQ [email protected] (303)757.9293
Guy Norris PEI Region 6 CDOT [email protected] (303)757.9672
Andrew “Andy”
Project Manager Region 6 CDOT [email protected] (303)398.6746
Stratton
Rich Horstmann
Highway Design Region 6 CDOT [email protected] (303)757.9672
VE Team
Pablo Lopez
Construction Region 6 CDOT [email protected] (303)398.6771
VE Team
Guy Norris Traffic
Region 6 CDOT [email protected] (303)757.9029
VE Team Engineering
Senior Operations FHWA – Colorado
Monica Pavlik [email protected] (720)963.3012
Engineer Division
Program Delivery FHWA – Colorado
Shaun Cutter [email protected] (720)963.3033
Team Leader Division
Transportation
Chung Tran FHWA Resource
Operations [email protected] (720)963.3201
VE Team Center
Specialist
Greg Jones PEI ODOT [email protected] (303)757.9872
Deputy Project
Jim Bumanglag Parsons Brinckeroff [email protected] (303)390.5825
Manager
Scott Thomas ITS Engineer Apex Design [email protected] (720)298.2540
Charles McDuff VE Team
Atkins [email protected] (919)576.4017
VE Team Facilitator
Director of
Brook Svoboda City of Northglenn [email protected] (303)450.8937
Planning Division
Transportation
Gene Putnam City of Thornton Gene.putnam@cityofthornton@net (720)977.6524
Manager
Transportation
Jeanne Shreve Adams County [email protected] (720)523.6847
Coordinator
Smart Commute Karen.stuart@smartcommutemetro
Karen Stuart Executive Director (303)916.0806
TMO north.org
High Performance
Nick Farber Transportation [email protected] (303)757.9448
Enterprise

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Summary of Value Engineering Responses

The following table identified in summary format the results reported in the attached, more detailed
report that was generated as a result of the implementation meeting for the above referenced project.
Where some of the results are still under study, the facilitator of the VE study has provided a
conservative estimate of the value expected to be received from the alternative in question.

Description Disposition Cost Impact

ITS/TOLLING (IT)
Alternative IT-1 Don’t use lane control for Alternative Declined None
the general purpose lanes
Alternative IT-2 Eliminate Lane Control for Accepted part of $6,024,800
Northbound Traffic alternative
Alternative IT-3 Minimize signs and Alternative Declined None
devices
Alternative IT-4 Do not add extra fiber Alternative Declined None
optic cable
Alternative IT-5 Use standard variable Alternative Declined None
message signs (VMS) in
lieu of full color matrix
signs
Alternative IT-6 Eliminate proposed CCTV Alternative Declined None
cameras
Design Suggestion IT-7 Combine detection Accepted Savings not identified
devices
Design Suggestion IT-8 Provide for coordination Accepted Savings not identified
of traffic management
assets
Design Suggestion IT-9 Maximize use of sign Accepted Already being included by
structures designer and CDOT
Design Suggestion IT-11 Set objective to integrate Accepted Already being included by
this project into an area- designer and CDOT
wide master plan for ATM
Design Suggestion IT-14 Define enforcement Accepted Already being included by
designer and CDOT
Design Suggestion IT-15 Implement incident Not accepted at this time None
management concept
Design Suggestion IT-16 Implement Ramp Not accepted None
Metering for Corridor

Pavement (PV)
Alternative PV-4 Provide auxiliary lane Not Accepted None
between Thornton
th
Parkway and 104 Avenue
Alternative PV-8 On SB I-25, provide Not Accepted None
parallel acceleration lane
th
from 104 Avenue
Alternative PV-9 Provide parallel Not Accepted None
deceleration lane – 1000’
approach to Thornton
Parkway
Alternative PV-9A Provide 500’ parallel Not Accepted None
deceleration lane for the
approach to Thornton
Parkway
Alternative PV-10 Restripe Thornton Accepted Minor cost additive
Parkway – Southbound
Ramp

Traffic Control During

Construction (TC)
Design Suggestion TC-1 Re-sequence construction Will Consider No cost identified at this
phasing time
Alternative TC-2 Reduce temporary Type 7 Will Consider Potential savings was
barriers identified as $1,210,395
Alternative TC-3 Reduce Traffic Control Will Consider Potential savings was
Inspection (TCI) Days identified as $44,934
Design Suggestion TC-6 Pay for Mobile Accepted No cost identified at this
attenuators by day time

Miscellaneous (MI)
Design Suggestion MI-1 Optimize conduit sizes Will Consider Not cost identified at this
time
Alternative MI-2 User shorter light Not Accepted None
standards
Alternative MI-3 Reduce lighting coverage Not Accepted None
Design Suggestion MI-4 Integrate lighting into Not Accepted None
barrier walls
Design Suggestion MI-6 Consider use of Led Will Consider Will increase cost but cost
fixtures for roadway not identified at this time
lighting
Design Suggestion MI-7 Revisit possibility of new Not Accepted Note – schedule will not
th
bridge at 88 Avenue permit
Design Suggestion MI-8 Replace in lieu of resetting Will Consider May reduce cost
existing guardrail
Design Suggestion MI-10 Enhance definition of Will Consider Will flesh this out as
project definitions project progresses – no
cost identified
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Value Engineering Responses
February 13, 2013

The following responses to the Value Engineering Study Report were prepared by the following:

Parsons Brinckerhoff: David Ungemah, Les Jacobson, Dave Poling, Jeff Wilson, Jim
Bumanglag, Larry Nechanicky
Apex Design: Scott Thomas

ITS/TOLLING (IT)
Alt No IT-1 Description: Don’t use lane control for the Recommendation: Decline
general purpose lanes

Recommendation Discussion:

The primary purpose of ATM is to be able to provide back of queue protection across all lanes.
There will be more collisions in the general purpose lanes than in the managed lanes. Showing
lane control and speed warning just over the managed lanes would not provide significant
benefits.

Recommendation: Do not implement alternative.

Alt No IT-2 Description: Eliminate Lane Control For Recommendation: Implement

Northbound Traffic partially as described

Recommendation Discussion:

There are 3 suggested alternatives included in IT-2:

1) Eliminate NB overhead supports and devices except at 65+00 and 117+00:

This is a viable alternative, especially with the results of the modeling of the alternative
configuration for ending the managed lane in the vicinity of 120th northbound. The alternatives
are to have full ATM northbound, no ATM northbound, or a less intensive ATM northbound that
could take the form of a small number of VMS signs only (on the order of 3 to 5) only, or a
combination of more widely spaced ATM gantries with shoulder mounted speed advisories
between the ATM gantries. We can discuss the less intensive ATM options and approaches in
more detail, if CDOT is interested, or we can cover it in the ConOps. Not installing ATM NB at
all is a viable and operationally justifiable option.

Recommendation: Accept this part of the alternative and do not implement full ATM in the NB
direction at this time. Rather to recommend that full ATM be deferred until additional growth in
the corridor occurs and conditions would support that level of investment.

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In the meantime, it is suggested that CDOT apply the queue warning aspect of ATM in locations
where there is the highest likelihood of congestion or collisions. We believe that there are two
locations for VMS placement that will support this concept. The first is just north of the US 36
interchange to cover congestion approaching 84th. There is already a VMS in the design at that
location, so this one is covered. The second is in advance of the 120th St Interchange, probably
about a mile in advance, to cover the end of the managed lane and the drop lane to 120th. If we
forecast that the congestion would be severe or would occur often, we would recommend either
multiple signs in advance or a sign further upstream than 1 mile. However, in this situation, we
think a 1-mile advance works well. This also puts the VMS at the same location as the mile
advance guide sign for the 120th exit. Finally, in the full ATM design, there would be a full ATM
gantry at this location so it would support the full ATM build out at a later date. The savings is for
all NB ATM elements except the VMS in advance of the 120th exit and the VMS north of US 36
approaching 84th. Our estimate for these two signs is $210,500 each for sign, structure,
controller, and cabinet. Total savings is about $3,670,000.

2) Eliminate all side mount signs, and

3) Reduce SB locations to one mile spacing.

The preliminary design shows an overhead VMS on every other ATM gantry (approximately 1
mile spacing for overhead VMS). On the gantries without overhead VMS, we are showing side
mount DMS on both sides of the roadway. This was based on the WSDOT design. They are
very happy with this design, but we can certainly look at alternatives that would provide the
needed capabilities at a lower cost. It is very important that the system provide reasons to the
drivers for why there are lane closures or reduced speeds recommended. It is also very
important that the reasoning is given reasonably close to the slowdown or lane
closure/blockage. If these conditions aren’t met, the credibility of the system suffers, many
drivers will not take the action recommended, and the effectiveness of the system is
compromised.

Recommendation: Do not implement the second two alternatives listed in IT-2.

Alt No IT-3 Description:Minimize Signs and Devices Recommendation:Decline

Recommendation Discussion:

This alternative eliminates ATM altogether. Improving safety is a key element of the project and
the TIGER grant. ATM treatments, such as queue warning, are being incorporated into the
project to address safety by reducing rear-end collisions. Therefore, it is recommended that
ATM remain a project component to help achieve the project safety goals.

Recommendation: Do not implement alternative.

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Alt No IT-4 Description: Do Not Add Extra Fiber Optic Recommendation: Decline
Cable

Recommendation Discussion:

We checked with CDOT ITS (Jill Scott) on the existing fiber allocation and there is only one
buffer tube (12 fibers) not in use. The additional ITS/ATM/Tolling equipment will require an
additional cable, so we feel this is needed.

Recommendation: Do not implement alternative.

Alt No IT-5 Description: Use Standard Variable Message Recommendation: Decline

Signs (VMS) In Lieu of Full Color Matrix Signs

Recommendation Discussion:

This alternative deals directly with the large overhead VMS, proposed on every other gantry.
Full color is not necessary for these signs. However, the cost difference between full color and
monochrome is shrinking. Full color provides much more flexibility in the messages and types
of messages provided. The savings for this alternative were estimated to be $163,200 for 12
signs, or just under 7 percent of the cost of the signs. It is the preference of CDOT to have full
color capabilities.

Recommendation: Do not implement alternative.

Alt No IT-6 Description: Eliminate Proposed CCTV Recommendation: Decline

Cameras

Recommendation Discussion:

The proposed CCTVs on the south end are primarily for tolling purposes and will be used to
view the gates sets and roadway simultaneously. The newly added CCTVs on the rest of the
corridor are to provide better surveillance coverage for the additional ATM elements.

The alternative design suggests using the internal diagnostics to monitor the system. Internal
diagnostics work very well for most things that an operator would want to see. However, there
are a few things that the cameras provide in lieu of sending someone out in the field for things
the diagnostics can’t do. These include:

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Testing. When the signs are first installed in the field, they will have to be tested. This
includes testing the diagnostics. Conditions in the field are different than in the factory or
at a test facility. It is not good practice to test a system with the system itself. Having
operators be able to see the signs as they post messages is very valuable.
Concerns over sign visibility. In Les Jacobson’s experience, it is not unusual for the
public to call in about the visibility of a sign message. Call outs to the field can be saved
with the cameras. Over the life of the system, this can provide a substantial savings.
Independent confirmation of messages. Although the diagnostics should cover the
question of what message is on the sign, there are times when communication to the
field is down or there is a discrepancy between a report from the public or field personnel
and what the diagnostics display. The ability to independently check the message on the
sign can be very valuable in these cases, both in terms of responsiveness and in terms
of saving a call out to the field.

Recommendation: Do not implement alternative.

Alt No IT-7 Description: Combine Detection Devices Recommendation: Accept

Recommendation Discussion:

The detection devices being designed for this project consist of MVRD (side-fire radar units),
TTI (toll tag readers), and DTD ATRs. Ramp Meters are also along the corridor and utilize
MVRD units. The MVRD for ITS will provide lane-by-lane volume, speed, and occupancy that
will feed into the ATM system. The ITS and Ramp Meter MVRD units will be combined to cut
down on field devices. The TTI readers will provide travel time over the segments throughout
the corridor for the GP and managed lanes. The DTD ATR utilizes a Diamond counter.

Recommendation: Accept. As the design progresses and the ATM infrastructure is finalized, we
will revisit the device locations and needs, and look for ways to combine detection devices.

Alt No IT-8 Description: Provide for Coordination of Traffic Recommendation: Accept

Management Assets

Recommendation Discussion:

Every attempt is being made for opportunities for sharing gantries, detectors, CCTV, etc. for the
items needed by the managed lanes features.

Recommendation: Accept. This alternative was used in the design of the systems

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Alt No IT-9 Description: Maximize Use of Sign Structures Recommendation: Accept

Recommendation Discussion:

The design has included extensive consideration for every way possible to share gantries and
use existing where possible and feasible without compromising the operation of the system.

Recommendation: Accept. This alternative was used in the design of the systems.

Alt No IT-11 Description: Set Objective to Integrate this Recommendation: Accept

Project Into Area Wide Master Plan for ATM

Recommendation Discussion:

We agree with this suggestion. This alternative is used in the design of the systems.

Recommendation: Accept.

Alt No IT-14 Description: Define Enforcement Concept Recommendation: Accept

Recommendation Discussion:

The Concept of Operations document being developed will address this.

Recommendation: Accept.

Alt No IT-15 Description: Implement Incident Management Recommendation: Decline

Concept

Recommendation Discussion:

There is an incident management plan for this corridor. Although it is not currently scoped for
this project the IMP could benefit by being revisited. For now it will be mentioned in the Concept
of Operations as a consideration.

Recommendation: Do not implement alternative.

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Alt No IT-16 Description: Implement Ramp Metering for Recommendation: Decline

Corridor

Recommendation Discussion:

Southbound: All SB on-ramps within the corridor have ramp meters, with the exception of 120th
Avenue. The SB on-ramp at 120th does not have a ramp meter because RTD and CDOT
agreed to not induce delay for buses leaving the park-n-Ride. There is not room to easily widen
the ramp to include an HOV/bus bypass lane due to a retaining wall to the west.

Northbound: Along NB I-25, there is a ramp meter at 84th. NB ramp meters at Thornton and
104th are not warranted and it is CDOT’s practice to only install ramp meters at locations where
there is an anticipated benefit.

Recommendation: Do not implement alternative.

PAVEMENT (PV)
Alt No PV-4 Description: Provide Auxiliary Lane Between Recommendation: Decline
Thornton Parkway and 104th Avenue

Recommendation Discussion:

This alternative may help traffic flow and should probably have a modeling analysis performed
to verify if there is a benefit. Essentially it adds additional paved surface and cost. Adding
additional paved surface also may affect how the project is viewed environmentally as it is a
departure of staying within the existing footprint of the interstate.

Recommendation: Do not implement alternative.

Alt No PV-8 Description: On SB I-25, Provide Parallel Recommendation: Decline

Acceleration Lane from 104th Avenue

Recommendation Discussion:

This alternative may help traffic flow but as with PV-4 it adds additional paved surface and cost.
Existing ramp metering helps overall traffic flow in the peak hours to sort itself out for entering
onto I-25.

Recommendation: Do not implement alternative.

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Alt No PV-9 Description: Provide Parallel Deceleration Lane Recommendation: Decline

– 1000’ Approach to Thornton Parkway

Recommendation Discussion:

This recommendation for the SB I-25 ramp to Thornton Parkway may help with deceleration
although it is not entirely needed, as it is a long ramp that allows for deceleration upon leaving I-
25 and it does not experience backup onto I-25.

Recommendation: Do not implement alternative.

Alt No PV-9A Description: Provide 500 Foot Parallel Recommendation: Decline

Deceleration Lane for the Approach to
Thornton Parkway

Recommendation Discussion:

Similar to PV-9, this recommendation for the SB I-25 ramp to Thornton Parkway may help with
deceleration although it is not entirely needed, as it is a long ramp that allows for deceleration
upon leaving I-25 and it does not experience backup onto I-25.

Recommendation: Do not implement alternative.

Alt No PV-10 Description: Restripe Thornton Parkway Recommendation: Accept

Southbound Ramp

Recommendation Discussion:

Agree that a striped parallel acceleration lane would allow for a smoother transition and
acceleration lane based on restriping.

Recommendation: Accept.

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TRAFFIC CONTROL DURING CONSTRUCTION (TC)

Alt No TC-1 Description: Re-Sequence Construction Recommendation: Consider

Phasing

Recommendation Discussion:

Overall the phase construction will have a comprehensive review looking at opportunities for
reducing number of shifts and avoiding scarring on new pavement. Key to an effective overall
construction phasing plan will be the consideration of how I-25 at 88th Avenue will be lowered,
as this was only noted in the FIR plans as needing additional construction phasing by the Final
Office Review.

Recommendation: Consider.

Alt No TC-2 Description: Reduce Temporary Type 7 Recommendation: Consider

Barriers

Recommendation Discussion:

As with TC-1, overall the phase construction will have a comprehensive review looking at
opportunities for efficiencies including reduction of Temporary Type 7 Barriers. As noted in the
Value Engineering analysis this may require extra moves to reset barrier, thus it may mean
performing some slight additional shifts contrary to the efforts of TC-1 which is intended to
reduce traffic shifts.

Recommendation: Consider.

Alt No TC-3 Description: Reduce Traffic Control Inspection Recommendation: Consider

(TCI) Days

Recommendation Discussion:

The actual number of TCI Days required will ultimately be a function of what the final analysis of
project duration will be. This will of course match up with the required TCI Days quantified.

Recommendation: Consider.

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Value Engineering Responses
February 13, 2013

Alt No TC-6 Description: Pay for Mobile Attenuators by Day Recommendation: Accept

Recommendation Discussion:

Agree that the overall costs of the Mobile Attenuators should be paid as “days” and that it is
likely to be a higher cost than what is currently reflected in the estimate. This is also consistent
with remarks received from CDOT EEMA stating that Mobile Attenuators should be paid as
“days”.

Recommendation: Accept.

MISCELLANEOUS (MI)
Alt No MI-1 Description: Optimize Conduit Sizes Recommendation: Consider

Recommendation Discussion:

The lighting plan for the project will be fully designed for the Final Office Review. Until then the
3” conduit will be considered a placeholder for the mainline lighting. We will consider the
possibility of using 2” conduit as the design progresses.

Recommendation: Consider.

Alt No MI-2 Description: Use Shorter Light Standards Recommendation: Decline

Recommendation Discussion:

CDOT Region 6 has added lighting to the entire project limits having determined that it be
consistent with lighting on the southern end of I-25. To be consistent (with T-REX being the
basis of the design) lighting would require using 70’ high light standards.

Recommendation: Do not implement alternative.

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Value Engineering Responses
February 13, 2013

Alt No MI-3 Description: Reduce Lighting Coverage Recommendation: Decline

Recommendation Discussion:

As with MI-2, CDOT’s intent is to illuminate the entire corridor, therefore this alternative is not
considered.

Recommendation: Do not implement alternative.

Alt No MI-4 Description: Integrate Lighting Into Barrier Recommendation: Decline

Walls

Recommendation Discussion:

As a Design Suggestion this would enhance lighting adjacent to the barriers but is not needed
on the project.

Recommendation: Do not implement alternative.

Alt No MI-6 Description: Consider Use of LED Fixtures For Recommendation: Consider
Roadway Lighting

Recommendation Discussion:

With an accelerated schedule to advertise this project there are some challenging issues to be
resolved to be able to accept this recommendation, including coordinating and getting local
agency formal acceptance, and working out installation and maintenance issues. At this point in
the project design will proceed with HPS fixtures as potential discussions continue.

Recommendation: Consider.

Alt No MI-7 Description: Revisit Possibility of New Bridge at Recommendation: Decline

88th Avenue

Recommendation Discussion:

This alternative has considerably more costs associated with it, and it has been determined that
with the frequency of hits to the 88th Avenue structure implementing the lowering of I-25 at this
site is imperative on this project.

Recommendation: Do not implement alternative.

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Value Engineering Responses
February 13, 2013

Alt No MI-8 & Description: Replace In Lieu of Reset Existing Recommendation: Consider
9 Guardrail

Recommendation Discussion:

There will likely be opportunities where installing new Type 3 guardrail makes sense. A quick
estimate performed on replacing all of the guardrail shows additional cost of $60-$70k. This will
be reviewed at all locations where resetting Type 3 guardrail has been called out.

Recommendation: Consider.

Alt No MI-10 Description: Enhance Definition of Project Recommendation: Consider

Requirements

Recommendation Discussion:

Knowledge gained from this project would be helpful to future projects in terms of documenting
lessons learned. Agree that CDOT could capitalize on the knowledge gained. Developing
success measures would be meaningful for those measures that can be defined. Because this
project is unique some actual success measures may reveal themselves and come about
through the process of design through construction, thus documenting the lessons learned
would be invaluable.

Recommendation: Consider.

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