Tecumseh/Quivera Basin Drainage Improvements Manhattan, Kansas The Tecumseh/Quivera storm water improvement project will effectively and efficiently eliminate flooding along the residential streets west of Kansas State University while incorporating numerous water quality benefits. Construction includes three detention ponds and almost 3,000 feet of new concrete pavement streets and RCB storm sewer. Public involvement was a key element of this project, along with utilizing detention ponds in key locations to reduce the size and cost of the proposed concrete storm sewer improvements.   71st to 74th, Reeds to Maple Storm Sewer Improvements SMAC Study & Final Design Services Overland Park, Kansas The previous storm sewer system throughout this established neighborhood consisted primarily of open ditches in the rear yards. Not only did the open ditches have insufficient capacity to carry existing storm flows, but the cross road pipes at 72nd, 73rd, and 74th Streets were also grossly undersized. Therefore, the storm water backed up in the rear yards at the south end of each block and flowed through yards, and in some cases, flooding residential structures. Bartlett & West's responsibilities included all aspects of surveying and design for this project including preliminary study modeling, enclosed storm sewer design, open channel analysis, roadway design, erosion control, traffic control, utility coordination, and public involvement. North Fairview Storm Water Improvements Liberty, Missouri The majority of the problems associated with the North Fairview project involved undersized inlets and conduit in this established neighborhood. However, the steep grades and transitions in horizontal and vertical curvature of the street caused storm water flow in the curb gutter to be at high velocities - crossing the crown of the street, jumping curbs and flooding the street, driveways, and residences. Traditional desktop analysis was not able to identify these occurrences. Bartlett & West completed site visits during which fire hydrants were turned on at the top of the hill to represent storm flow conditions. The flow of the hydrants allowed us to identify critical flow patterns and properly and efficiently place curb inlets. Jackson Street Storm Water Improvements Topeka, Kansas Businesses along historic Jackson Street in downtown Topeka, Kansas were experiencing significant flooding problems. Heavy rainfall often transformed the busy roadway into a virtual river. Bartlett & West developed concepts to solve these problems and address aesthetic improvements and storm runoff concerns. Integrating landscaping elements with a strategy that would minimize storm runoff proved to be a successful solution. This solution addressed federal regulatory requirements and at the same time transformed a stale, concrete environment into an urban garden setting. Other improvements included pedestrian lighting, colored, stamped concrete sidewalks, traditional plants and shrubs, and sidewalk benches. Stormwater Management Plan St. Joseph, Missouri Partnering with community groups who share a common interest in their city spelled success in meeting both the objectives and schedule of this National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater Management Plan. The formation of a public advisory committee helped streamline processes to achieve a workable plan for obtaining the permit. Independence Avenue and Orchard Street Drainage Improvements Lee’s Summit, Missouri After a routine inspection of flooding in the area, the City found a large number of cracks in an existing culvert box.  Through proactive communication with the City and the Corps of Engineers (404 permit) and Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Bartlett & West was able to rectify the situation on budget and within a tight schedule. Bartlett & West developed an improvement plan that would alleviate flooding in the area, and replace the falling culvert. Vacuum excavation was used to accurately locate underground utilities in the project area which led to lower construction costs by providing the contractor more detailed information about underground conditions.