Highways

Central 70 Project

Represented the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Colorado Transportation Investment Office (CTIO) and the Colorado Bridge Enterprise as procurement and environmental/litigation counsel for the Central 70 reconstruction. The project replaced an aging central Denver viaduct with a below-grade, covered segment. The reconstruction was financed through TIFIA loans, private equity bonds, and a unique Bridge Enterprise credit. The project earned two P3 Bulletin awards and ARTBA’s Community Impact of the Year Award.

Mount Vernon Viaduct Replacement

Represented the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) on a design-build procurement to replace the aging Mount Vernon Viaduct. The viaduct spans the largest intermodal rail yard in California’s Inland Empire. The replacement viaduct project was valued between $109 million to $165 million (part of a broader $270 million transport effort). Separately represent SBCTA on a project to bore a tunnel, for use by autonomous vehicles, from Ontario Airport to Rancho Cucamonga, where it would connect to current regional and future high-speed rail service.

O’Hare Express System Project

Advised the City of Chicago and the Chicago Infrastructure Trust on the O'Hare Express System Project (also known as the O’Hare Flyer), a proposed 15-minute rapid transit connection between Downtown Chicago and O'Hare International Airport using proprietary tunneling technology and modified autonomous vehicles. The Boring Company proposed to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain (DBFOM) the project, with no City funding required.

Highway P3 Proposal Protest

Advised a state DOT on a protest arising from the procurement of a multi-billion-dollar highway P3 project. Counseled the DOT through the protest process, prepared filings, and supported a hearing to resolve the outcome.

Highway Proposal Challenge

Assisted a Colorado local government seeking to stop or mitigate a detrimental beltway proposal and advance preferred highway improvements.

Theme Park Highway Interchange

Represented one of the world’s largest entertainment companies on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Department of Transportation Act Section 4(f), and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) issues. This matter involved a new highway interchange serving a proposed theme park.