Designing a life of adventure, wealth, and flavor through civil engineering, travel, investing, and food.
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
I love new challenges and am passionate about improving our built communities with great infrastructure. Below are some samples of my work so you can get a feel for my experience. If you would like to see more work, or want to learn more, please contact me.
UNIVERSITY LINE BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT)
Houston, TX
The University Line BRT Project proposed to provide a dedicated bus lane along a 25-mile stretch of the city's major thoroughfares, serving popular destinations such as Westchase, Uptown, Montrose, Midtown, and the University of Houston. The project would have featured state-of-the-art BRT vehicles that offer faster travel times, improved reliability, and increased capacity.
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Functions supported:
Roadway Design
3D Modeling
Utility Relocation
US 59 LOOP
Laredo, TX
The $300 million project involved the reconstruction and expansion of the existing highway, which included widening the roadway from four to six lanes, as well as improving drainage, adding sidewalks and bike lanes, and enhancing lighting and landscaping. The project also included the construction of new exit ramps, entrance ramps, and overpasses, to improve access to local businesses and neighborhoods.
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Roles: Deputy Project Manager, 3D Modeling Lead, Roadway Design Lead
I-45 TEXAS CITY WYE
Galveston County, TX
The project involves the reconstruction and expansion of the existing highway, which includes widening the roadway, adding new entrance and exit ramps, and improving drainage and other infrastructure. The project also includes the reconstruction of numerous overpasses and bridges, which will increase their height and improve safety.
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Functions supported:
Roadway Design
3D Modeling
Retaining Wall Design
Temporary Traffic Control
I-635 EAST
Dallas, TX
The project involves the reconstruction and expansion of a 11-mile section of the I-635 highway, which includes the addition of new general-purpose lanes, high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, and frontage roads. The project also includes the construction of new interchange ramps, bridges, and sound walls, as well as the implementation of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) to improve traffic flow and safety.
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Chris supported the expedited 3D modeling and grading plans of high-priority intersections and retaining walls, saving the company hundreds of thousands of dollars per day.
SH 35/I-610 INTERCHANGE
Houston, TX
The SH 35/I-610 interchange would consist of an elevated, multi-level interchange between SH 35 and I-610; SH 35 would be elevated over I-610. Four elevated direct connectors, each consisting of one 14-foot lane, would be constructed to permit entrance and exit to SH 35 and I-610.
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Chris supported 3D modeling of this interchange and schematic refinement of the roadway design.
US69 GATEWAY TO THE BIG THICKET
Tyler and Hardin Counties, TX
This project widens and improves US 69 from FM 1943 (near Warren) to FM 1003 (north of Kountze) in Hardin and Tyler Counties to a four-lane, divided roadway with shoulders, an evacuation lane on the northbound lanes, and a median - the existing roadway includes a two-lane, undivided roadway with shoulders and no median.
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Chris supported the development of the final environmental assessment for this project.
