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Heffron Transportation led analysis for the consideration of a
new on-ramp during the design-build phase of the Tacoma
Narrows Bridge project. The new on-ramp enters State Route 16
(SR 16) just prior to the new bridge. It is an
electronic-toll-collection-only ramp because it enters SR 16
after the electronic toll collection and after the manual toll
collection booths. Analysis was prepared to address changes in
weaving and merging conditions on the SR 16 mainline with
various scenarios of electronic versus manual toll collection
rates. The timely technical analysis was developed to support
rapid decision-making regarding design issues for the on-ramp
and auxiliary lane. The firm also prepared the Transportation
Discipline Report to support the required environmental review
documentation (SEPA Addendum and NEPA Re-evaluation). |