Category: Conceptual Design

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TLC Grand Opening

July 8, 2023 will mark the opening of the Totem Lake Connector (TLC) bike and pedestrian bridge! Spanning 6 years of involvement for V+M staff, the opening of the TLC bike and pedestrian bridge is a significant milestone for the community and all those involved in the planning and construction of this bridge which will connect the 5.75-mile Cross Kirkland Corridor over the City’s busiest intersection.

The grand opening celebration will start at 2PM with a family friendly community event. The official program will begin at 3:30PM and the ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 4PM.

V+M staff have a long history with this project, as Schaun Valdovinos, president and principal engineer at V+M led the design of the bridge in 2017 to 2019 while at his previous firm of employment. After founding the company, the V+M team supported the construction management effort as a subcontractor from 2020 to 2023, and provided critical legacy knowledge to ensure the engineering and architectural intent of the design was upheld.

We’re excited to join in on this community celebration and hope to see you there, too!

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V+M in the News: 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge Options Study

V+M wrapped up work on a detailed options study for a new pedestrian bridge in downtown Courtenay, BC. The new bridge will provide a key pedestrian and cycling connection across the Courtenay River between downtown and Simms Millennium Park, while relieving cycling and foot traffic from the existing 5th Street Roadway Bridge.

The team evaluated several options for the crossing – the structure’s geometry is driven by a number of site constraints. After careful consideration of the evaluation criteria and performance of each option, the cable-stayed option emerged as the preferred alternative.

V+M presented the findings of the study to City Council for adoption and progression to the next stage, which will include advancing the preferred option to detailed design and onto construction-ready documents.

Article: https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/news/multiuse-bridge-in-courtenay-in-conceptual-stage/

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V+M in the News: Lake Forest Park Town Center and Burke Gilman Trail Connector

V+M is currently engaged by the City of Lake Forest Park to conduct a Type, Size, & Location (TS&L) Study for a potential crossing of SR 522 that will link the Town Center and the Burke Gilman Trail. On September 24th, Schaun Valdovinos (Project Manager) presented to City Council the progress and preliminary findings of the study, which considered three options and their unique constraints.

https://www.shorelineareanews.com/2020/09/lake-forest-park-town-center-burke.html?m=1