Sidney B. KAIKAI
Pittsburgh
Summary
Sidney is a seasoned transportation planner whose skill sets and responsibilities include all aspects of multi-modal transportation planning. His expertise covers public participation and communication, traffic impact studies, project management, business development, neighborhood needs analysis and land use. As senior transportation planner for Transystems, Sidney is responsible for QA-QC of multi-modal transportation planning projects. And he plays a major role in developing project scopes and contents, conducting analysis of multi-modal transportation problems and opportunities, and developing solutions. They can include complete streets, traffic calming, bike and trail analysis, stakeholder engagement, consensus building, report preparation and project presentations.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Transportation Planner (part Time)
Garnett Fleming | TranSystems
08.2020 - Current
- Responsible for QA-QC of multi-modal transportation planning projects
- Developing project scopes and contents, conducting analysis of multi-modal transportation problems and opportunities, and developing solutions
- Complete streets, traffic calming, bike and trail analysis, stakeholder engagement, consensus building, report preparation and project presentations
- US 19 Corridor Transportation Study: TranSystems was selected by Springfield Township, The Shenango Valley Area Transportation Study (SVATS) MPO, and PennDOT District 1 to conduct a multimodal transportation study of a 1.8-mile section of US 19, including short sections of PA Route 208 North and West.
- North Fayette Township Active Transportation Plan: As the public engagement lead, assisted with the design and execution of a public survey, performed QA/QC reviews of the draft and final document prior to it's adoption by the Township.
- Marshall Township Comprehensive Plan: TranSystems provided the transportation element for Implementable Comprehensive Plan. Participated in the planning process that focused on assessing and determining if traffic was a problem or a perception. Recommended a township-wide Active Transportation Plan.
- East Side Multimodal Study | City of Erie, PA: Was task manager in charge of roadway, bike, and pedestrian connectivity and safety assessments. Recommended a toolbox of recommendations to slow traffic down, including horizontal and vertical deflectors, pavement markings, and roadway signage.
Project Manager
L. Robert Kimball & Associates
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Led all study efforts for the Hill, Uptown, and Oakland Multimodal Transportation Connectivity Assessment study, including project scoping, field investigations, data gathering, and meetings with stakeholders
- Assisted in facilitating several neighborhood and Environmental Justice meetings for the Penn Avenue Corridor Phasing Plan
- Assisted with the comprehensive traffic study for the University Boulevard Feasibility Study
- Bayfront Pedestrian Study | City of Erie and Erie County, PA Was chief planner in charge of roadway, bike, pedestrian connectivity and safety assessments on the Erie Bayfront (SR290) Connector Pedestrian Study. Recommended a variety of speed management and complete street measures to slow down motorists.
- Penn Avenue Corridor Phasing Plan: Was the public involvement task manager. Assisted in facilitating several neighborhood and Environmental Justice meetings. Recommendations included new traffic and pedestrian signals, new crosswalks, sidewalks, street trees, street furniture, street lighting, and street paving,
Principal Transportation Planner
City of Pittsburgh, Department of City Planning
01.1977 - 01.2008
- Specialized in working with developers, local and state agencies, medical and academic institutions, and residential neighborhood organizations to review and process land development projects through the City Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment
- Responsible for managing the City's transportation planning services, including assisting in the programming of Federal Highway funds for roadway and bridge projects
- Project manager for numerous transportation corridor location studies throughout the city
- Performed QA/QC of project documents for the City Planning Commission
- Project manager for numerous neighborhood traffic and parking impact studies
- Author of the legislated and adopted City of Pittsburgh's Comprehensive Truck Route Plan
Education
M.S. - Urban & Regional Planning/Transportation
University of Pittsburgh
01.1977
B.S. - Urban Planning & Economics
Morgan State College
01.1975
Skills
- Multimodal Transportation Planning
- Engagement with Stakeholders
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Report Preparation
- Community Outreach
- Team Collaboration
- Client Relations
- Project Presentations
- Public Meeting Facilitation
Disciplines
- Transportation Planning
- Land Use
- Public Engagement
Relevant Recent Experience
- Verona, Oakmont, Penn Hills, Plum (VOPP) Phase 1 Bike Trail Design, Conducted planning and preliminary design of a multi-modal trail with on-road bike options, traffic study, and coordination with PennDOT District 11-0. The main goal of this project is to conduct a planning and preliminary design study of a multi-modal trail with on road bike options, a traffic study, and coordination with PennDOT District 11-0. Responsibilities include leading stakeholder and public meetings, preparing monthly project status reports and minutes of steering committee meetings.
- US-19 Corridor Transportation Study, Springfield Township, Mercer County, Conducted a multi-modal transportation study of a 1.8-mile section of US 19, overseeing public engagement activities.
- North Fayette Township Active Transportation Plan, Assisted in the design and execution of a survey for input from residents and performed QA/QC reviews of all project documents.
- Marshall Township Comprehensive Plan, Participated in the planning process focusing on traffic issues and recommended a township-wide transportation study.
- East Side Multimodal Study | City of Erie, PA, Task manager in charge of roadway, bike, and pedestrian connectivity and safety assessments.
Registration
2004: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) | Americal Planning Association (APA)
2009: Active Transportation Planner (PTP) | Transportation Professional Certification Board, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Timeline
Senior Transportation Planner (part Time)
Garnett Fleming | TranSystems
08.2020 - Current
Project Manager
L. Robert Kimball & Associates
01.2008 - 01.2011
Principal Transportation Planner
City of Pittsburgh, Department of City Planning
01.1977 - 01.2008
B.S. - Urban Planning & Economics
Morgan State College
M.S. - Urban & Regional Planning/Transportation
University of Pittsburgh
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