Valley Forge Laboratories, Inc.

Statement of Qualifications

Since 1967 Valley Forge Laboratories, Inc. (VFL) has been successfully providing Traffic and Transportation Engineering Services to the public and private sectors. Our highly trained, multi-disciplined staff of engineering professionals ensures a technically superior and economically feasible work product. Our unique blend of capabilities and experience includes particular proficiency in the following areas of practice:

TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDIES

From commercial office parks to retail centers, shopping malls to school facilities, sports stadiums to auto dealerships, VFL has completed hundreds of Traffic Impact Studies over the last 35 years. VFL provides the client with a comprehensive Traffic Study prepared in accordance with Institute of Transportation Engineers criteria and local regulations as appropriate.

TRAFFIC DATA COLLECTION

VFL offers complete traffic data collection services including both automated and manual data collection capabilities. Available in-house automatic traffic recording equipment includes both traditional "tube" counters and vehicle magnetic imaging counters along with manual intersection turning movement computers. VFL approaches data collection with the philosophy that the foundation of any traffic study is the collection of comprehensive, accurate and reliable traffic data.

HIGHWAY AND SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION DESIGN

VFL has completed highway and signalized intersection designs for PennDOT and various municipal clients throughout the area. We have a thorough knowledge of PennDOT design and engineering standards and specifications, as well as being pre-qualified by PennDOT Central Office and all 11 Engineering Districts. Our design efforts have ranged from single isolated intersections to complete urban corridors, from geometric improvements and widening on two lane state highways to preliminary design of interstate highways and interchanges.

TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AND MODELING

To aid our traffic engineering capabilities, VFL employs sophisticated modeling, numerical methods and the latest computer software including:

HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT SUPPORT

Drawing on our knowledge of PennDOT requirements and experience, VFL has successfully prepared plans and obtained Highway Occupancy Permits for low, medium and high volume driveways in Districts 4-0, 5-0, 6-0 and 8-0 for a variety of land uses.

MUNICIPAL TRAFFIC SERVICES

In addition to serving as the traffic engineering consultant to a number of local municipalities, VFL possesses a unique understanding of zoning and land use philosophy as it relates to traffic engineering and congestion management. VFL has authored the Traffic Impact Study sections of some of the local municipal Land Development Ordinances.

SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS AND ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION

VFL is listed in the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) Directory of Scientific and Technical Consultants and Expert Witnesses as experts in the field of Transportation Engineering/Accident Reconstruction. VFL has provided expert testimony and analyses to a number of clients including the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, City of Philadelphia, various municipalities, utilities and insurance companies.

OTHER SERVICES

Among other services, VFL has successfully prepared and implemented Traffic Calming strategies to address municipal safety and speed concerns and regularly serves as a sub-consultant to larger design firms for the preparation of Signing & Striping Plans and work zone Traffic Control Plans on large highway design projects.

VFL is dedicated to the production of the highest quality work possible while working within the budgetary and scheduling limits defined by the client. VFL successfully minimizes the number and impact of errors on projects through a Quality Assurance Program that covers all aspects of the Company’s operations.

VFL's Transportation and Traffic Engineering clients include:

• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
• Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of the Attorney General
• City of Philadelphia
• City of Philadelphia, Department of Aviation
• Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
• Red Rose Transit Authority, Lancaster County
• Columbia Gas Transmission Company
• Philadelphia Electric Company/PECO Energy
• United States Department of Energy
• Delaware River Port Authority
• Penn Township, Chester County
• Milford Township, Bucks County
• Nockamixon Township, Bucks County
• Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County
• Borough of Pottstown, Montgomery County
• Borough of Narberth, Montgomery County
• Radnor Township, Delaware County
• Whitehall Township, Lehigh County
• City of Pottsville, Schuylkill County
• Villanova University
• Central Bucks School District
• Downingtown Area School District
• Avon Grove School District
• Rose Tree Media School District
• Archdiocese of Philadelphia
• Farallon Real Estate Services, Inc.
• The Goldenberg Group 

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For more information on our Transportation and Traffic Engineering capabilities contact : James Brady at
610.640.7456 (voice), 610.640.7459 (fax) or email at