Marie A. Pantalone, P.E., PTOE, Senior Engineer

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1 Marie A. Pantalone, P.E., PTOE, Senior Engineer Licenses: Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania (PE055623E) Professional Engineer in Delaware (12437) Professional Engineer in New Jersey (24GE ) Professional Engineer in Maryland (36384) Registrations: Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (978) Memberships: Institute of Transportation Engineers, Member Institute of Transportation Engineers, Mid-Atlantic Section, Committee Chair Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1993 High Impact Presentations, Dale Carnegie Training, March 2010 Presentations: Using Bluetooth to Determine Travel Times ITE Mid-Colonial District Annual Meeting, April 29, 2010 Bluetooth Travel Time Technology Evaluation Using the BlueTOAD TM As Conducted for PennDOT ITS NY 17 th Annual Meeting and Technology Exhibition, June 10, 2010 Work History: Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Ms. Pantalone is a skilled engineer with 16 years of experience in traffic engineering, transportation planning and operations studies in the public (federal, state and local) and private sectors. Her experience also includes the completion of preliminary engineering studies for PennDOT and FHWA. Ms. Pantalone has represented various municipalities in Chester and Berks Counties and PennDOT reviewing traffic impact studies for land development and Highway Occupancy Permit applications. Complementing her traffic engineering experience, Ms. Pantalone has conducted intelligent transportation systems technology studies and evaluations related to Bluetooth sensing devices, ramp metering and travel information systems. Ms. Pantalone has established relationships with transportation agency representatives throughout the eastern seaboard through her work with the I-95 Corridor Coalition. Ms. Pantalone is a licensed engineer in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland, and is an active member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers having chaired various committee during her career. Ms. Pantalone is a skilled public speaker and has presented technical papers at several conferences.

2 Page 2 Relevant Projects City of Philadelphia Traffic Signal Retiming Project, City of Philadelphia Department of Streets Project manager responsible for the day-to-day management of the project quality, budget, analysis, and technical details related to travel time studies and other elements of the before and after studies. The City of Philadelphia seeks to improve mobility and the flow of traffic along 21 major corridors within the City. Signal retiming remains as one of the most cost effective ways to improve traffic flow, increase capacity, and reduce congestion. (2011) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation E01040 ITS Operations Support Services Incident Response Plan Development Project manager responsible for Incident Response Plan (IRP) development and review for regional Transportation Management Centers in PennDOT Engineering District 6 and District 11. The IRP s document the appropriate actions, ensure response consistency, and provide adequate guidance in the event that a neighboring district as required to assist in the incident management responsibilities. (2011) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (BHSTE), ITS Open End (Agreement E01259), ITS and Operations Planning Guidance Project Manager responsible for final review of the guidance document and the research of federal guidance and best practice aspects of ITS planning that shaped the final guidance document. The current methods of the nine PennDOT Districts and their associated planning organizations were documented as part of the investigation efforts. The purpose of the ITS and Operations Planning Guidance is to provide direction to maximize the benefits of ITS and Operations through a standardized planning process. ( ) Old Capitol Trail and Delaware Park Racetrack Intersection Signal Upgrade, Delaware Department of Transportation, New Castle County, DE - Senior Engineer responsible for completion of traffic signal engineering tasks including the pedestrian and clearance calculations, and critical movement summation analysis. This work was a subtask to the complete redesign of intersection traffic signal from span wire to mast arm type signal and sidewalk and curb ramp improvements per Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. (2010) City of Philadelphia, Salvation Army Kroc Center Signal Warrant Analysis and Signal Design, City of Philadelphia Streets Department - Project Manager responsible for the technical aspects of the traffic impact assessment and the signal warrant analysis at the main entrance of the 130,000 square foot Joan Kroc Community Center. The Kroc Center doubles the assistance the Salvation Army provides by including programs addressing the economic, educational, health, recreational and spiritual needs of the regional community. A new driveway along Wissahickon Avenue was required to provide access to the center. As such, The City of Philadelphia required a traffic study to document the need for a traffic signal as well as the design of that traffic signal. (2010) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (District 6-0) ITS Design and Support Senior Engineer responsible for the technical evaluations for ITS technologies to monitor and manage traffic congestion, including the recently completed evaluation of Bluetooth readers to collect and report travel time and speed information along I-76 as compared with EZPass readers. Currently conducting a before and after study to document the benefit of the I-476 ramp metering system. ( )

3 Page 3 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (District 6-0, District 8-0 and District 2-0) Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) Application Reviews Engineer responsible for the review of HOP applications, including traffic impact studies, signing and striping plans, signal permit plans, level of service and capacity analyses, trip forecasting (generation, distribution, modal split, and assignment), signal warrant analyses, turn-lane and phasing warrant analyses, signal timing, phasing, coordination, data collection and preparation of final review comments. ( ) Delaware Department of Transportation, Traffic Eng & ITS Open End, Task Order 8 Training - Project Manager for the preparation and conduct of Traffic Engineering and other training for DelDOT Traffic Management Center, engineering and related staff. Courses to date have included Customer Service training, Traffic Engineering Fundamentals, and Traffic Studies. A combination of discussion, group exercises and lecture are used to convey the material to the group. ( ) West Christiana Bypass Traffic Study, Delaware Department of Transportation Project Manager for this DelDOT requested analysis which determined the traffic implications of providing an extension of the Christiana Town Center Connector roadway between Delaware Route 273 and North Wakefield Drive. ( ) Chemung County Transportation Planning Study, Chemung County, NY - Technical Manager responsible for the conduct of the traffic planning study encompassing 29 intersections in Chemung County, New York. The study area has experienced significant retail and other economic development in the last decade, which has put a strain on accessibility and mobility on the region. The detailed study included capacity analyses and modeling based on projections of future land uses, traffic, and accessibility. Recommendations in the form of master plan roadway improvements including changes to roadway geometry, traffic control and access management were presented to the Executive Committee. Ultimately, the County will utilize the findings of the Study to assess fair share allocation of the roadway improvement costs to developments in the region and to sustain accessibility and mobility as appropriate. ( ) Makemie Ridge Traffic Study, Presby Homes, Westtown Township, Chester County, PA - Project Manager for the completion of a traffic impact and planning study. The study centered on the congestion issues at the U.S. Route 202/PA Route 926 intersection, how the land development application and subsequent development due to the change in municipal ordinances would affect heavily traveled intersection. Many workshop meetings were held with the Township s consultants and PennDOT negotiate a solution that would bring the relief to the current congestion issues, and allow the applicant to meet the project deadline within the projected roadway improvement budget. ( ) U.S. Route 30 Corridor Study, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (District 8-0), Lancaster and Chester Counties, PA Project Manager responsible for the projection of future traffic volumes for the project under various build alternatives. The study included the collection of existing traffic volumes through manual and automatic traffic recorder count programs, and completion of various origin/destination surveys of automobile and truck traffic through the study area. The existing traffic data, in terms of volume and travel characteristics, were used in the modification and calibration of a regional traffic model, focused on the project study area. The traffic model was produced using the Lancaster County regional model but expanded to include

4 Page 4 those areas in neighboring Chester County. The traffic model was tailored to describe each of the preliminary alternatives and determine the travel benefits in terms of usage. ( ) S.R Comprehensive Transportation Needs Analysis Study, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (District 5-0), Reading, PA Project Manager for the needs analysis and preliminary alternatives study. The data collection effort included the accumulation of peak hour and daily traffic volume data, as well as, travel characteristics in the form of an origin destination survey. The needs analysis included capacity analysis at study intersections and along the arterial corridor, an accident analysis to uncover safety issues, and use of the Berks County regional model, refocused to quantify future traffic projections. With the purpose and needs of the project defined, the traffic and environmental impacts of the preliminary alternatives were presented. ( ) Central Susquehanna Valley Transportation Project, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (District 3-0) As Project Engineer, Ms. Pantalone completed the traffic engineering tasks necessary for the completion of the Needs Analysis, identifying existing condition and safety issues. Ms. Pantalone went on to manage the completion of the Phase I report, which presented an array of alternatives which were compared in terms of benefits to traffic congestion relief. The future travel projections under each of the alternatives were completed with the use of traffic volume data, the origin/destination travel desire data, and the quantification of future growth potential within the study area. The traffic assignments were verified through meetings with the community representatives involved in the project. Roadway Sufficiency Analysis and Capital Improvement Plan (PA Act 209 Study), West Nantmeal Township, Chester County, PA - Technical Manager responsible for the completion of the municipal-wide transportation study identifying existing and future roadway operating characteristics and deficiencies, development of a transportation capital improvement plan with cost estimates and prioritization schedule, as well as the calculation of a development transportation impact fee. (2008) Greater West Chester Regional Area Transportation Project, West Chester Regional Planning Commission, Chester County, PA As Technical Manager in this circulation and design feasibility study, available traffic data was solicited from the area municipalities, the Chester County Planning Commission, and the Delaware Regional Planning Commission. Additional data in the form of travel time data and manual traffic movement counts were also incorporated to determine current travel routes. Alternatives were found to improve the circulation from the south and west area of Greater West Chester area to and from U.S. Route 202. Alternatives identified to have the most acceptable balance of traffic, community and land use impacts were identified and packaged for possible placement on municipal initiatives and the Transportation Improvement Project listing. ( ) B. Reed Henderson High School Traffic Calming Project, Downingtown Area School District, West Goshen Township, PA As part of the expansion of the high school, traffic calming applications were designed on Montgomery Avenue (S.R. 2009) to facilitate crossing students. The 0.2 mile section of roadway was given a narrower travel width through the installation of a concrete median and restrictive roadway striping. Access from the student parking facility was limited to areas near the crosswalks to control the location of the crossing area. Ms. Pantalone engineered the

5 Page 5 signing and striping plans necessary for the project and met with PennDOT and the Township to ensure safety and consensus. (2008) Roadway Sufficiency Analysis and Capital Improvement Plan (PA Act 209 Study), Amity Township, Berks County, PA Project Manager for the municipal-wide transportation study. Improvements included the realignment of several roadways in the Township. With a 15 member Township Traffic Advisory Committee and all working committee meetings open to the public and press, extensive organization and coordination skills were required to ensure that all comments and questions were thoroughly discussed and answered. The entire project (from resolution to proceed with study to resolution to adopt fee) was completed within 12 months. (2006) Roadway Sufficiency Analysis and Capital Improvement Plan (PA Act 209 Study), West Brandywine Township, Chester County, PA - Project Manager for the completion of a municipal-wide transportation study identifying existing and future roadway operating characteristics and deficiencies, development of a transportation capital improvement plan with cost estimates and prioritization schedule, as well as the calculation of a development transportation impact fee. The project included periodic meetings with the Township Traffic Advisory Committee to ensure Township concurrence of analysis findings. (2005) Act 209 Preliminary Study and Comprehensive Plan (Traffic and Circulation Chapters), Honey Brook Township, Chester County, PA - Project Manager of a customized analysis of the benefits and costs of completing a Roadway Sufficiency Analysis and Capital Improvement Plan for Honey Brook Borough utilizing existing data and future development projections as part of Comprehensive Plan work. It was found that the development potential was not present to make pursuance of a Roadway Sufficiency Analysis and Capital Improvement Plan cost effective. Comprehensive Plan identified short-term and long-terms transportation improvement needs for existing and future conditions, providing a recommended approach for improving or providing access management. Comprehensive Plan (Traffic and Circulation Chapters), Londonderry Township, Chester County, PA - With the use of traffic studies previously reviewed on behalf of the Township, a transportation plan was developed to identify the transportation improvement needs for the existing and future conditions, providing a recommended approach for improving or providing access management, neighborhood traffic calming, and use of roundabouts as an alternative to signalization along major roadways. A township roadway design standard was created through review of several other regional comprehensive plans as well as PENNDOT, and Chester County Planning Commission guidelines. PA Route 73/Friedensburg Road Analysis, Oley Township, Berks County, PA - Project Manager responsible for the thorough evaluation of the intersection of PA Route 73/Friedensburg Road to determine the existing morning, midday and afternoon peak hour traffic condition, in terms of level of service, vehicle delay and vehicle queue. The need for signal plan modifications or implementation of left-turn lanes to the single lane approaches was additionally studied. Accident information was also obtained to address safety issues. Friends Meeting House Road/Gum Tree Road Sight Distance Evaluation, Highland Township, Chester County, PA - Due to a soil berm and new vegetation planted along adjacent property

6 Page 6 frontage, the Township requested measurement of the available sight distance and comparison to PENNDOT requirements. As a Project Engineering, Ms. Pantalone completed a speed study to concretely ascertain the sight distance needs at the subject intersection. To convey the relevant issues, digital photographs were included in the evaluation letter. U.S. Route 202/PA Route 73 State Farm Safety Evaluation - Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, PA - State Farm identified the intersection of U.S. Route 202 and PA Route 73 to be a high accident location. With the issuance of a grant by State Farm and specialized training, Ms. Pantalone managed the field observations of potential conflicts and recommended improvements to the intersection to enhance safety and decrease vehicle accidents.