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Spack CONSULTING ENGINEERING TRAFFIC FORWARD ----- - - - - -- ---_.. Bryant J. Ficek, PE, PTOE Bryant is the Vice -President of Spack Consulting where he is responsible for the firm's traffic engineering and transportation projects. He has successfully completed projects for both private and public clients, working as an impartial expert to determine the most appropriate traffic options. With extensive experience with public outreach, Bryant is comfortable talking with the public, formally presenting information to a City Council or County Board and debating finer technical points with professional colleagues. Traffic Studies: Bryant's traffic and transportation studies cover a wide range, from a simple intersection turn lane review to a detailed corridor evaluation to a comprehensive transportation plan for a City or County. These studies typically have the common elements of an operational analysis of traffic volumes and safety assessment of historic crashes and future risk. Other parts of a traffic study may include access management, an overall roadway network evaluation, a transit analysis and/or an assessment of non -motorized vehicle amenities. Design: Bryant has a wide range of design experience, leading projects from analysis through construction. His experienced has been focused, in particular, on signal design, roundabout design, signing and striping, and traffic control. Memorable projects include two multi -lane roundabouts on State Highway 22 in the City of Mankato and serving as traffic engineer/maintenance of traffic (MOT) engineer for the 1-35W/4' Street Ramp Design -Build in Minneapolis. Parking Studies: Parking can be an integral part of the traffic study process; important to minimize in terms of site impacts and important to maximize so drivers can easily find a spot. In addition to standard parking assessments versus codes, Bryant's parking studies have lately involved analysis of current use and evaluation of overlapping use between sites. Traffic Signal Tune -Up: A recently added service for Spack Consulting that includes traffic counts, evaluation of signal timing, and minor maintenance of the signal system (such as ensuring the detectors work). Bryant has led the development of this service and is currently working with various Cities to provide tune-ups of their local systems. Traffic and Transportation Research: In addition to co-authoring the Traffic Study Manual with Mike Spack, Bryant has completed and continues to work on various types of traffic research. This research provides him a better understanding of traffic engineering and develops information that has proven useful while completing other traffic and transportation studies. Other examples of recent research projects include a Comparison of Traffic Analysis Software packages, local Trip Generation Rates, and local Parking Generation Rates. Traffic Engineer