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3826 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14226
p: 716.836.1540
f: 716.836.2402
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1420 King Street, Suite 510
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
p: 703.838.0370
f: 703.838.0371
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Detailed Project Experience
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
Buffalo Intermodal Transportation Center
The project is an engineering and design study for the potential relocation of the Exchange Street Train Station.  Relocation of the train station would provide improved intermodal opportunities (railroad, Light Rail Rapid Transit (LRRT), and busses) to the growing number of visitors, workers and residents of the downtown and waterfront area. Relocation alternatives are mainly centered around the vicinity of the north side of the Memorial Auditorium and south of the Interstate 190. The proposed location will either be on the east or west side of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority's LRRT line.
Watts is responsible for the NEPA/SEQRA requirements of the project. This is an ongoing project which is currently at the Expanded Project Proposal (EPP) stage. We are providing the environmental section for the EPP. We are also providing environmental assessment and conducting supporting detailed environmental studies and documentation for inclusion into the Design Report.
New York State Thruway Authority New Buffalo Headquarters Facility
The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) is developing a new Buffalo Headquarters Facility in Lancaster that would be developed as part of a new Class A Office Park. The NYSTA currently owns an irregularly shaped undeveloped property on Transit Road. The neighboring property is owned by Bella Vista Group, a developer trying to build out their property. Bella Vista has approached NYSTA to negotiate for a land swap that would give Bella Vista frontage on Transit Road, as they currently have little access. In order to proceed with the land swap, the NYSTA and Bella Vista need to perform an Environmental Assessment, as part of the Design Approval Document, and address SEQR requirements, including detailed studies and an Environmental Impact Statement. The environmental issues include: NYSDEC Class I wetlands on a large portion of the two properties (both properties are the site of state and federal jurisdictional wetlands); additional federal jurisdictional wetlands; location in the 100-year floodplain; SPDES Stormwater Permit compliance; location across from NPL hazardous waste site; and archeological sensitivity. Watts is responsible for the Environmental Assessment and coordination with Bella Vista on SEQR processing. We are assisting Bella Vista with the negotiation of NYSDEC and USACOE wetland and floodplain permits, and coordination of NYSTA's involvement in the SEQR process.
NYSDEC Cherry Farm/River Road Site Remediation, Tonawanda, NY
Watts provided a Project Manager and Site Safety Officer/Technician for the Cherry Farm/River Road site remediation project in Tonawanda, New York, which included management of site safety and health issues during construction, development and oversight of air monitoring programs, conducting site safety audits, and ensuring compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, and DEC regulations. Responsibilities also included development and implementation of a site specific health and safety plan, pre-employment indoctrination of all site personnel, and protection of the project personnel and the public from hazards due to the exposure, handling, and transportation of contaminated materials.
Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority, Site and Access Improvements for the Redevelopment of the Peace Bridge Plaza, Buffalo, NY
 Watts performed the Hazardous Waste Assessment (HWA) and Asbestos Assessment for the entire project corridor and plaza area. The HWA screens for visual observations of waste disposal, underground storage tanks, stained areas, and waste storage areas, the results of which dictate whether further investigation of the study area (e.g., soil gas survey and/or soil sampling) is necessary. The asbestos assessment included reviews of existing record drawings for suspect asbestos containing materials (ACM), and a site inspection of all existing buildings and structures to detect the presence of ACMs. Watts performed the air quality study as well as a microscale carbon monoxide analysis of the toll plaza and surrounding residential area, park, and NYS Thruway.
MORE DETAILED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT
CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION
ASBESTOS/LEAD-BASED PAINT SERVICES
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