The Bristol Street Improvements and Widening in the City of Santa Ana is a multi-phased $225 million project that updates the existing Bristol Street corridor from a 4-lane to a 6-lane arterial. The project also adds bike-lanes, bus pullouts, vegetated median, widened and upgraded sidewalk facilities. Phase II—which was awarded a Greenroads Bronze certification—includes the portion of the corridor from 3rd Street to Civic Center Drive. The project emphasized stormwater management improvements using low impact development (LID) with 15-foot wide vegetated rock swales and drought tolerant and similar dry climate species planted along the corridor. This is the first Greenroads project that demonstrates LID features in an arid climate. This presentation will provide an overview of this pioneering project and how it achieved the required points for Greenroads certification. The speakers will also share lessons learned and suggestions for improvements on future projects. Attendees will learn about the value of pursuing Greenroads certification in the planning, design, and construction of roadway projects and how to achieve higher levels of certification. An update will also be provided on new/potential Greenroads projects in Southern California and the latest developments in the Greenroads rating system.

1. Sustainability Seminar
Greenroads and the City of Santa Ana’s
Bristol Street Bronze Certified Project
UCI | April 14, 2015
ASCE Orange County – Sustainability Committee
Co-Chairs: Sam Ali, PE, LEED AP, ENV SP and Nathan Chase, PE, LEED AP ND, ENV SP
www.asceoc.org

2. What is the Greenroads Rating System?
• Third-party certification to recognize & quantify
roadway sustainability
– Design & construction of new and reconstructed road projects
• Timeline
– 2007: began at U. Washington
– 2010: Greenroads Foundation releases v1
– Currently, v1.5; v2 coming late 2015
• Projects: 60 registered; 20 certified
– $6.7b value of registered projects

3. Why adopt Greenroads on your project?
• Greenroads is a higher standard
– Go beyond environmental regulations
– Involve the whole team
– Track sustainability performance
• Green is the color of money
– Address highest agency costs/policies
– Save money – upfront, lifecycle, & user costs
– Get funded
• Get recognized for doing good work
– Track green jobs for transportation
– Show your commitment to sustainability
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Category Description Points
Project Requirements Minimum requirements for a Greenroad Req.
Voluntary Credits
Environment & Water Stormwater, habitat, vegetation 21
Access & Equity Modal access, culture, aesthetics, safety 30
Construction Activities Construction equipment, processes, quality 14
Materials & Resources Material extraction, processing, transport 23
Pavement Technology Pavement design, material use, function 20
Total Voluntary Credit Points 108
Custom Credits Write your own credit for approval 10
Total Points 118
Greenroads Categories: Version 1.5

5. Certification Levels
Version 1.5: 108 Voluntary Credit Points
5
Bronze Silver Gold Evergreen
Min Points 32 43 54 64
% of Points 30 40 50 60
0
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20
30
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50
60
70

6. Save money.
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Credit Cost & Savings Source
PR-8 Low-Impact
Development
15-80% initial cost savings
Lower initial cost
EPA
EW-5 Site Vegetation 30% premium on initial const.
15% savings per year
Payback in 2 years
Santa Monica, CA
MR-4 Recycled Materials 17% savings for materials
10% savings for HMA in-place
Lower initial cost
Kristjansdottir et al.
(2007)
using 20% RAP
PT-1 Long-Life Pavement $65,000 premium on initial
const.
$165,000/lane-mile over 50 yrs
Payback in 20 yrs
Muench et al. (2004)
for 2-lane road

7. Certification Process
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Apply
• Online checklist
• Free screening consult
• Talk to Greenroads
Agree
• Sign Review Agreement
• Simple vs. Complex
• Pay fees
Assess
• Upload documents
• Get feedback
Award
• Report performance
periodically
• Display logo

8. Caltrans: 1st DOT/ 1st highway Greenroads
Certified Project – Presidio Parkway
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February 2015

9. How to Become an STP
• Sustainable Transportation Professional Credential
– Free Practice Exam
– 145 STPs worldwide
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www.greenroads.org

10. Sustainability Seminar
Greenroads & the City of Santa Ana’s
Bristol Street Bronze Certified Project
Presenters:
Mindy Ly, PE
Ehab Elias, PE
ASCE Orange County
Sustainability Committee
April 14, 2015
Santa Ana
City of

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Agenda
1. Bristol Street Corridor overview
2. What is Greenroads
3. Bristol St. Sustainability Features & Greenroads pts.
earned
4. Greenroads Project Requirements
5. Lessons Learned
6. Update of Greenroads Projects in Southern California

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PROJECT OVERVIEW
• 3.9 mile segment of Bristol Street from
Warner Avenue to Memory Lane
• Widen roadway from 4 to 6 lanes
• Reduce traffic congestion
• Install class II bike lanes
• Create pedestrian friendly corridor
• Landscaped raised median and
parkway
1. BRISTOL STREET IMPROVEMENT AND WIDENING PROJECT

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Bristol from St. Andrew to McFadden

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Bristol from Elm to Memory Lane
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Bristol from Pine to 3rd

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Bristol from McFadden to Pine

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Bristol Greenroad Certification

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BRISTOL STREET WIDENING FROM 3RD TO CIVIC CENTER
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2. What is Greenroads?
Voluntary third-party rating system for roadway or bridge projects.

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11 Project Requirements +
Achievement/Certification Levels
32-42
PTS
43-53
PTS
54-63
PTS
64+
PTS

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3. What does our Greenroads project look like?
Points Scored?

22. LID Stormwater (2PT)

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28. LID Stormwater
(2PT)
Drought Tolerant
(2PT)
ITS (3PT)

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ITS (3PT)

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Santa Ana

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Santa Ana

32. Regional Material (3PT)
Recycled Materials (0PT)
LID Stormwater (2PT)
Drought Tolerant (2PT)
ITS (3PT)

34. Regional Material (3PT)
LED/Dark skies Lighting
(5/3PT)
Recycled Materials
(0PT)
LID Stormwater (2PT)
Long-Life Pavement
(5PT)
Drought Tolerant
(2PT)
Ped/Bicycle Access
(2/2PT)
ITS (3PT)
Bus Pull-outs
(4PT)

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11 Project Requirements +
Achievement/Certification Levels
32-42
PTS
43-53
PTS
54-63
PTS
64+
PTS
35 Points Scored

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4. Project Requirements
• PR-1: Environmental Review Process
• PR-2: Lifecycle Cost Analysis

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4. Project Requirements
• PR-1: Environmental Review Process
• PR-2: Lifecycle Cost Analysis
• PR-3: Lifecycle Inventory

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4. Project Requirements
• PR-1: Environmental Review Process
• PR-2: Lifecycle Cost Analysis
• PR-3: Lifecycle Inventory
• PR-4: Quality Control Plan
• PR-5: Noise Mitigation Plan
• PR-6: Waste Management Plan
• PR-7: Pollution Prevention Plan
• PR-8: Low Impact Development
• PR-9: Pavement Management System
• PR-10 Site Maintenance Plan
• PR-11 Educational Outreach

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• Registration vs. Application/Certification Fee
• Tie Contractor Submittals to a Pay Item
• Get on board early and Aim high for points
• Design Credits = 1st Submittal Const. Credits = 2nd Submittal
5. Strategies and Lessons Learned

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• Tesoro Extension:
Toll Road 241
• W. Anaheim Street Improvements
Port of Long Beach
• Harbor Boulevard
Port of Long Beach
• Cole Grade Road
County of San Diego
6. Upcoming Projects in Southern California

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Thank You
Questions?
Mindy Ly, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
City of Santa Ana
mly@santa-ana.org
(714)647-5665
Ehab Elias, PE
Assistant Engineer II
City of Santa Ana
eelias@santa-ana.org
(714)647-5627