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kA MARK T H O M AS /////////////////////////// RESUME PROJECT ROLE Project Manager AVAILABILITY 70% EDUCATION BS in Civil Engineering, University of California, Irvine, 1999 REGISTRATION CA C65868 CATR2315 LCI4936 Paul Martin has more than 21 years of experience as a transportation manager and traffic engineer. He has a strong engineering and planning background that is focused on improving public travel and safety. Paul's expertise includes active transportation, community engagement, traffic engineering, and strategic funding programs. As the first countywide Active Transportation Coordinator, Paul secured over $6 million in ten distinct grants to address infrastructure and non -infrastructure needs. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS THE OC LOOP - PROMOTION STRATEGY, ORANGE COUNTY Program manager responsible for leading communications and funding strategy for the 66-mile OC Loop to close the gap on the remaining 30-percent of unbuilt portions. Led presentations introducing project and soliciting input to over ten City Councils and coordinate a demonstration event of a gap closure linking with the Santa Ana River in Yorba Linda. Collaborated with two cities, railroad owner, and California Public Utilities Commission to negotiate land acquisition for 4.1 mile long rails -with -trails portion. Over $20 million has been secured to close gaps along the OC Loop since 2012. OC LOOP SEGMENTS O, P, Q, ORANGE COUNTY Project manager responsible for assisting with the preparation of ATP Cycle 4 and Cycle 5 ATP grant applications for construction of the OC Loop Segment O and Segments O, P, Q of this regional trail system. Segments OPQ define a 2.7-mile off-street multi -use path along the Coyote Creek flood channel. The project includes two bridges over the channel, three roadway/highway AWARDS/ undercrossings, three railroad undercrossings, and three roadway at -grade RECOGNITION crossings. 2019 Public Sector MENDEZ HISTORIC FREEDOM TRAIL, WESTMINSTER Professional of the Project manager responsible for initiating concept for roadway reallocation Year -Association of to provide the first cycletrack in the City of Westminster. Supported City Pedestrian & Bicycle engagement with the CPUC related to adjacent active rail corridor. Positioned Professionals the City to seek regional Go Human event funding illustrating pop-up cycletrack in 2016 which later led to securing $2.4 million in funding to implement the Mendez Historic Freedom Trail. The trail will provide an outdoor education opportunity related to the historic Mendez school desegregation case while also serving to manage stormwater runoff and provide a high quality bikeway for students and community members 2017 Change Maker of the Year Alliance for a Healthy Orange County RAIL TO RIVER FEASIBILITY STUDY, LA METRO Project manager responsible for evaluating the feasibility of creating an active transportation corridor along the underutilized 10-mile long railroad right-of-way through disadvantaged communities along Slauson Avenue south of downtown Los Angeles. Robust community input was facilitated to establish community interest and linkage with future potential benefits. The new pedestrian and bicycle transportation corridor will link to multiple Metro and municipal bus lines along Slauson Avenue, connect to three major north -south Metro transit lines, as well as the Los Angeles River.