PROJECTS
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
As a full-service firm, Horrocks delivers multimodal transportation projects from inception to construction. Below are some examples of recent projects in our communities focusing on developing plans, studies, and identifying funding to execute projects that improve quality of life through transportation choices.
ALPINE & HIGHLAND ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLANS, ALPINE & HIGHLAND, UT
OVERVIEW: Horrocks developed a multijurisdictional active transportation plan for the Town of Alpine and Highland City. This effort was focused on developing a regional nonmotorized backbone network that connected the two cities to trailheads, schools, and other community destinations. The team developed high-comfort bicycle and trail standards, and applied the typologies to each roadway based on local corridor context. In addition to defining the backbone and local networks, Horrocks developed a phased approach for implementation, preliminary cost estimates for construction, and a maintenance plan for long term success.
PROJECT ELEMENTS PROVIDED: Data collection, public engagement, graphic design, cross-section development, active transportation facility types, traffic calming toolbox, planning-level cost estimates, grant funding matrix, implementation plan.
PARTNERS: Town of Alpine, Highland City, Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG), UTA.
UTA TECHLINK TRAX STUDY, SALT LAKE CITY, UT
OVERVIEW: Horrocks, with support from Parsons, Hatch, and RSG, are executing a TRAX study in Salt Lake City. This study is building on previous studies and plans for enhancing transit service and connections, and will analyze potential light rail improvements including realigning the TRAX Red Line, with new service through the Granary District to the Ballpark Station, adding a new Orange Line service connecting Salt Lake City International Airport to the University of Utah with a spur into Research Park, and modifying the Blue and Green Line operations.
SERVICES PROVIDED: Public engagement, alternatives development, evaluation criteria, and screening, Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) report development, economic analysis, and route service planning.
PARTNERS: UTA, Salt Lake City, the University of Utah, UDOT.
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY, PARK CITY, UT
OVERVIEW: Horrocks has now executed three pedestrian and bicycle feasibility studies and pedestrian tunnel designs underneath State Route 248 to address unsafe pedestrian conditions, improve corridor aesthetics, and eliminate significant physical and social community barriers between land uses. The latest tunnel project, near Snow Creek Drive, will greatly tunnels greatly improve connectivity to Park City’s paved shared-use trail system.
PROJECT ELEMENTS PROVIDED: Structural design, multimodal data collection, development and screening of project alternatives, ADA accessible design, landscape and aesthetic improvements, structural design, net zero lighting and snowmelt systems, public engagement, federal grant writing.
PARTNERS: UDOT Region 2, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District, Park City School District, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and Park City Municipal Corporation.
MIDVALE STATION AREA PLANS, MIDVALE, UT
OVERVIEW: Horrocks provided transportation planning services on a team with MHTN Architects and Leland Group to develop a comprehensive plan around two UTA TRAX Stations, Midvale Fort Union Station and Midvale Center Station. The station area plan included recommendations for first/last mile connections, station area permeability, land use and ordinance changes, and parking policies. The station area plans were developed pursuant to HB462 requirements for the state of Utah.
PROJECT ELEMENTS PROVIDED: Public and stakeholder engagement, existing conditions data collection and analysis, first/last mile multimodal recommendations.
PARTNERS: Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), UTA, UDOT, Midvale City.
I-15 EIS CONNECTING COMMUNITIES, SALT LAKE AND DAVIS COUNTIES, UT
OVERVIEW: Horrocks led an environmental impact statement (EIS) along 17 miles of I-15 between Salt Lake City and Farmington. The goal was to better understand existing and future mobility needs for people who use I-15 to access goods, jobs, education, and other opportunities, as well as how to make the I-15 and rail corridor more permeable for east-west travel for nonmotorized users. The Horrocks Planning Team conducted 5 community-driven safety walk audits and workshops along the corridor, and developed walking, biking, and first/last mile recommendations for transit access. The team used demographic and socioeconomic data to drive Purpose and Need development that included vulnerable road users, and helped to justify nonmotorized investments at 15 intersections and three new grade separated crossings.
PROJECT ELEMENTS PROVIDED: Public and stakeholder engagement, traffic and multimodal data collection and analysis, alternatives development and screening, EIS report development.
GRANARY DISTRICT AREA PLAN, SALT LAKE CITY, UT
OVERVIEW: Horrocks is delivering the Granary District Area Plan, which looks at multimodal circulation and connectivity needs for people who live, work, and play in this vibrant warehouse district. Horrocks worked closely with Salt Lake City and local developers to understand land use changes, and develop a future vision for the network in this area including developing recommendations for intersection improvements, midblock street networks, and the identification of key corridors that will enhance comfortable walking and biking networks.
PROJECT ELEMENTS PROVIDED: Public and stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, urban design, safety analysis, evaluation criteria, prioritized project lists and a phasing plan with key moves.
PARTNERS: WFRC, Salt Lake City, Developer Community, UTA, UDOT.
