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ASCE Project of the Year for Bristol Improvements Phase 2 <br />November 15, 2016 <br />Page 2 <br />built -out transportation corridor. Therefore, bioswale design features are considered creative <br />low- impact development solutions, due to their aesthetic and environmental qualities (Exhibit 1). <br />In summary, in addition to the obvious transportation improvements, the project improves the <br />quality of life in the urban areas and for nearby residents. The combination of benefits in various <br />categories qualified this project as worthy of the award (Exhibit 2). <br />The City was awarded with a Bronze Certification from GreenRoads, which is a third -party rating <br />system that rewards roadway projects that exceed public expectations for environmental, <br />economic, and social performance. This certification is similar to the Leadership in Energy and <br />Environmental Design — LEED Certification for building developments. <br />City staff has presented this project and its best practices to various organizations, such as: <br />• American Society of Civil Engineers, Orange County— Sustainability <br />• American Public Works Association — 2015 Complete Streets & Technology Conference <br />• Abu Dhabi Department of Transportation (hosted engineering representatives and <br />provided a tour of the project) <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Approval of this item encourages and supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #6 — Community <br />Facilities & Infrastructure, Objective #1 (establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for <br />all City assets), Strategy G (develop and implement the City's Capital Improvement Program in <br />coordination with the Community Investment and Deferred Maintenance Plans). <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this recognition. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this recognition. <br />IVA I /�-- <br />Fr 4d Mou avipour <br />Executive Director <br />Public Works Agency <br />FM /EWG /JG /KN /ML <br />Exhibits: 1. Project Photo <br />2. ASCE Plaque <br />19H -2 <br />