As the Prime Consultant, TPD is currently preparing a feasibility study and preliminary engineering design plans for the construction of a four-mile trail from the Hazelwood Green to the Carrie Furnace site along the Monongahela Riverfront.
TPD is providing the following services:
- Overall project management to prepare a feasibility study and preliminary engineering plans with a combination of on-street and off-street alignments.
- Railroad right-of-way/City street right-of-way investigation.
- Railroad coordination with CSX.
- Development of three potential trail alignment options.
- Public engagement with the Hazelwood community.
- Coordination with agencies, including DOMI, Allegheny County Redevelopment Authority (which owns Carrie Furnace), and PRT.
- Development of preliminary design plans (30%), including on-street alignment, off-street trail alignment, and two bike/ped structures over the CSX railroad.
- Preliminary construction cost estimates for the overall trail project.