Evansville, IND —The Vanderburgh County Transportation Capital Improvement Plan and Program (CIPP) that identifies the county’s future infrastructure needs are being recognized for excellence by an Indiana trade association.
The Indiana chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC Indiana) revealed that the CIPP received State Finalist recognition in the 2020 Engineering Excellence Awards in the Studies, Research and Consulting Engineering category.
The CIPP encompasses 550+ miles of publicly maintained roads in the unincorporated areas of Vanderburgh County. It is a two-part document that identifies infrastructure project needs and then evaluates the projects to assign an order in which they should be addressed over a 20-year period. The Capital Improvement Plan prioritizes 47 roads, seven Trailway and five drainage projects for implementation. The five-year Capital Improvement Program serves as a timely guide for implementing the Capital Improvement Plan. It prioritizes 11 roadway projects covering 23.6 miles and three trail projects covering 0.58 miles.
The Vanderburgh County Commissioners authorized engineering consulting firm American Structurepoint to research and develop the CIPP. Since adopting the plan in August 2018, the commissioners have used the plan’s data and prioritizations to seek state and local funding for seven projects covering approximately 30 miles now in various stages of engineering and design. The CIPP has been the commissioners’ catalyst for seeking funding avenues to move projects from the report’s pages into production, providing economic development opportunities and improved safety and quality of life for county residents.
The ACEC Indiana recognition is the second award the Vanderburgh CIPP has received. In October, the Association of Indiana Counties gave Vanderburgh County a 2019 County Achievement Award for its development and use of the Capital Improvement Plan and Program.
About American Structurepoint
American Structurepoint began a business in Indianapolis in 1966 and has since grown into a respected multidiscipline consulting firm recognized for its experienced professionals, quality work and customer service. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently listed the company as a Top 500 National Design Firm. ENR Midwest in 2019 named American Structurepoint the No. 1 Indiana design firm and the No. 12 Top Design Firm. After more than 53 years of steady growth and a staff of 500 experienced professionals, American Structurepoint offers complete consulting and comprehensive design services. For more information, visit www.structurepoint.
