Our team was selected by the Peoria Park District , to undertake Phase II Design and Phase III Construction Administration services for the conversion of the former Rock Island Railroad to a multi-use recreational path through Peoria.

We also performed the Phase II Design of the overhead crossing for the trail as it meets the 5-lane IL Rte 40 (Knoxville Ave) in Peoria.

The total project consists of 5.8 miles of multi-use trail along the former Rock Island Railroad Line from Candletree Drive to US-150 (War Memorial Drive).  Design includes an overhead structure with aesthetic considerations, retaining walls, intersection improvements, traffic signal improvements. Also included is a pedestrian hybrid beacon system, earthwork, drainage, hot-mix asphalt pavement, concrete sidewalk, trail signing, culvert extensions, stilling basin.  Phase III work included full IDOT ICORS Documentation with Material Certification.

The Illinois Department of Transportation retained Maurer-Stutz, Inc. to undertake Phase I Study and Phase II Design of the reconstruction of the section of Allen Road from Townline Road to Alta Road in Peoria, Illinois. The project consisted of 1.1 miles of pavement widening, realignment and reconstruction, five intersection reconstructions, a freeway interchange terminal, reconstruction and widening of a 5-lane plus a path freeway overpass, construction of a multi-use trail tunnel under the roadway, and realignment of a y-intersection to a t-intersection. A total of 4 Intersection Design Studies (IDS’s) were prepared and coordinated with IDOT as part of the Phase I Study that included preliminary design of 2 roundabouts.  Study also required Section 4(f) public land coordination due to the adjacent Rock Island Trail. 

The structural work also included the coordination and design of a box culvert tunnel beneath Allen Road for the Rock Island Trail State Park Crossing.  New signals were designed at all of the intersections, along with a storm sewer system with detention whose needs were identified during the location drainage study for the project.

The Canton Park District retained Maurer-Stutz, Inc., to oversee Phase III Construction Services on a new bike trail connecting Wallace Park to Big Creek Park and Lakeland Park, following Big Creek through much of the City of Canton. Construction was partially funded using ITEP money from the federal government. The 2.2-mile trail through a mostly wooded area consisted of a bituminous surface over an aggregate base, 2 separate pedestrian bridges crossing Big Creek, striping and signing, pipe culverts, rip rap and rub rail. There were also handicap ramps following ADA/PROWAG guidelines at the multiple roadway crossings.

Maurer-Stutz, Inc. services included construction observation and administration. Since the project was partially federally funded, IDOT Documentation and Material Certifications utilizing ICORS were also provided.

The City of Pekin hired Maurer-Stutz, Inc., to oversee Phase III Construction Services on a new bike trail connecting Miller Park on the Illinois Riverfront to Allentown Road, passing through much of the City of Pekin.

The trail followed former railroad right-of-way through the City. Construction was federally funded using Rails-to-Trails money from the ISTEA legislation.

The 4.3-mile trail consisted of a bituminous surface over an aggregate base, aggregate shoulders, crossing striping and signing, storm sewers and pipe culverts. There were also handicap ramps and curb cuts at the numerous roadway crossings.

Maurer-Stutz, Inc. services included right of way determinations, construction observation and administration. Services also included managing coordination between the contractor, the City of Pekin, the Pekin Park District, the media and the general public.