STATEMENTOFQUALIFICATIONS ANDEXPERIENCE FORPERSONALRAPIDTRANSIT CONSULTINGSERVICES

1340 Deerpath Trail, Ste 200 Franktown, CO 80116 303-532-1855 www.prtconsulting.com

QualificationsandCapabilities
Qualifications
KeyTechnicalStaff PeterMuller,President,hasbachelors(summecumlaude)andmastersdegreesinciviland environmentalengineering.Hehasoverthirtyyearsofcivilengineeringandplanningexperiencein transportationincludingroads,freeways,airports,railroadsandpersonalrapidtransit(PRT).Hehas beenheavilyinvolvedinPRTforovereightyearsandhaspublishednumerouspapersonthetopic. RaymondMacDonald,Consultant,firstworkedonPRTsystemsover30yearsago.Sincethen,hehas workedfortwodifferentPRTvendorsandhasbeenresponsibleforallaspectsofPRTdesignand planning.Hehaswrittena500pagebook,titled21stCenturyPRT. NickFord,Consultant,hasmorethan40yearsofexperienceinproductdevelopmentandbusiness strategy.Forthepast5years,hehasbeenworkingclosely,withATSLtd.intheUK,assistingthemwith marketdevelopmentoftheirULTraPRTsystem. MarekKubesa,SeniorProjectManager,hasabachelorsdegreeincivilengineeringandtenyearsof experienceinlanddevelopment,airports,andoverthelastthreeyears,PRT. JesseSola,SeniorProjectManager,hasabachelorsdegreeincivilengineeringandtenyearsof experienceinlanddevelopment,airports,andmorerecently,PRT.

Capabilities
Thecompanyiscapableofprovidingawiderangeofengineeringandplanningservicesfromfeasibility studiesandmasterplans,throughconceptualandpreliminarydesignstodetailedconstructionplans andspecificationsaswellasconstructioninspection.Servicesincludefundingapplications,cost estimating,quantityestimationandprogrammanagement(theoverallmanagementofschedules, budgets,consultantsandconstructioncontractorsonlarge,multiyeardevelopmentprojects). PRTConsultingiswellequippedwithuptodatecomputersandsoftwareandcanproducefullsized (22x34)colordrawingsandrenderings.Wehaveextensiveexperienceinthedesignofairfield,road andPRTgeometrics,gradinganddrainage,aswellaspavements(bothconcreteandasphalt). Ourmanyyearsoftransportationandcivilprojectexperiencecoupledwithourthoroughunderstanding ofPRTconceptsallowustoquicklydeterminethestrengthsandweaknessesofspecificPRT applications.Wehaveaprovenabilitytofindsolutionstoproblemsthatothershavebelievedtobe intractable.

 WehaveourownPRTsimulationprogramthatallowsustomodelvariousPRTsituations.Whilenot intendedforvisualization,themodelisstronganalytically,isindependentofproprietaryoperating systemsandprovidesextensiveusefuldata.

PRTCSimulator.Sampleinputandoutputscreens.

WealsohaveuseoftheCityMobilsimulator,whichisagoodtoolforvisualizingPRT.

SelectedProjectDescriptions
The selected projects, described below all relate directly or indirectly, to PRT.

AirportSecurityResearch
Client: Contact: Project: Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, Englewood, Colorado Dr. Robert Olislagers, Executive Director (303) 790-0598 TSA funded general aviation security research covering automated video scene analysis coupled with web-based semi-automated response management. This $1M project included industry giants such as Unysis and Northrop Grumman Project management. PRT Consulting was a subconsultant to Olsson Associates, the firm Peter Muller was working for when he was appointed project manager for this project. 2005

Role:

Completed:

PRTSafetyandSecurityResearch
Client: Contact: Kansas Department of Transportation (through KSU) Stanley E. Young, P.E., Ph.D., Center for Advanced Transportation Technology (301) 403-4593 Safety and security research of a PRT system on a university campus. The study investigated safety and security threats and vulnerabilities, as well as mitigating measures. Existing Figure 8. Morgantown station platform. manual and automated modes were Note the absence of platform doors. compared with modern PRT systems. Prime consultant 2006

Project:

Role: Completed:

SelectedProjectDescriptions

ConceptualPRTFeasibilityAnalysis
Client: Project: Large US Airport (confidential) Conceptual-level feasibility analysis of a PRT system linking two long-term parking lots to an airport terminal. PRT capital and operating costs, as well as level of service, were compared with those of an existing shuttle bus system. Prime consultant 2007

Role: Completed:

PRTOperationalTesting
Client: Project: PRT Vendor (confidential) Constructed a full-scale, at-grade track with a short segment of elevated track. Utilizing a small automobile, conducted operational testing under differing conditions. Testing included friction measurements and a variety of mitigation methods. This phased project was completed over two winters and involved natural and manufactured precipitation events. Prime consultant 2008

Role: Completed:

PRTVendorComparisonStudy
Client: Project: Confidential Analysis of the business and technical capabilities of four PRT vendors. System capabilities were evaluated relative to niche and urban transit markets. Prime consultant 2008

Role: Completed:

2getthere

Vectus

SkyWeb Express

ULTra

SelectedProjectDescriptions

AutomatedSmallVehicleTransportStudy
Client: Contact: Project: Kansas Department of Transportation (through KSU) Stanley E. Young, P.E., Ph.D., Center for Advanced Transportation Technology, (301) 403-4593 Investigated the feasibility of PRT to link retail businesses, speedway, ballpark, casino, water park, and transit, and to improve accessibility, while reducing parking requirements. This project included conceptual design, ridership estimates, cost estimates, and investigation of issues related to code compliance, ownership and finance, as well as implementation. Prime consultant Ongoing

Role: Completed:

PRTFeasibilityStudy
Client: Contact: Project: Christopher Senie Christopher Senie (508) 366-9845 Feasibility study for PRT shuttle system connecting a new condominium development to an existing mall across a stream and wetland. Alignment and operating models were investigated. Capital and operating costs were estimated and compared with anticipated benefits. Prime consultant 2008

Role: Completed:

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ArmyPostPRTFeasibilityStudy
Client: Contact: Project: Fort Carson Army Post (through Natural Capitalism Solutions Inc.) Christopher Juniper, Natural Capitalism Solutions Inc. (720) 278-1763 PRT feasibility study including stakeholder and public participation, alignment and station location alternatives analysis, trip demand matrices, simulations, benefit/cost analyses and financial modeling. This project had an emphasis on sustainability and reducing the use of single occupancy vehicles. Prime consultant Ongoing

Role: Completed:

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ReimbursedSpeakingEngagements
Contact: Conference: Date: Contact: Conference: Date: Contact: Conference: Date: Bob Griebenow (206) 431-2323 APM-05 The 10th International Conference on Automated People Movers 5/4/2005 Stan Young (301) 403-4593 ITS Heartland 8th Annual Meeting 4/11/2007 Christopher Juniper (720) 278-1763 Sixth Fort Carson Community Sustainable Conference and Expo 10/31/2007

SelectedProjectDescriptions

Peter J. Muller, PE
President

Joined PRT Consulting

2005 (Founder)

Qualifications MSCivil&EnvironmentalEngineering, UniversityofColorado,1983 BSCivilEngineering,UniversityofCape Town,1976 RegisteredProfessionalEngineer Arizona,Colorado,Nebraska,Nevada,New Mexico,Wyoming,Kansas,Arkansas Membership ATRAboardmember2008topresent TRBAP040Committeemember2008to present AirportConsultantsCouncilboardmember 19941995and19972002,president 20002001 ASCE,AAAE,ACI,ACEC,AOPA Published Papers ReinventingAirportsUsingPersonalized TransportPods(TPods).AIAAPaper No.AIAA2003253. PersonalRapidTransitAnAirport Panacea?TRBPaperNo.050599 PersonalRapidTransitApplicationsat Airports.ASCE2005174,41(2005) PersonalRapidTransitSafetyandSecurity. TRBPaperNo.070907. APersonalRapidTransit/Airport AutomatedPeopleMoverComparison. ASCEIATC2007262,2(2007)

Experience Summary Mr.Mullerhasmorethan30yearsofexperienceinproject design and planning. Project responsibilities have ranged from client liaison, to program development and funding, through detailed design and construction documentation. Over the last 30 years, he has been responsible for more than250differentprojects,includingroad,rail,airportand PRT projects for over 80 different clients. These have included transportation studies, feasibility studies, master plans, route and site selection studies, conceptual plans, detailed plans, specifications and contract documents, procurement documents, project and program managementandconstructioninspection. Within the engineering design community, Mr. Muller has gained a national reputation as an innovative thinker, particularly with regard to the application of emerging technologies to operation of airport terminals, passenger processing,andsecurity.In2000,hewasinvitedbyDOTto participate in developing their Transportation Vision 2050. In 2001, he assisted NASA in development of their Blueprint for Aeronautics. He has experience managing research projects for airport security, PRT safety and security,andPRToperations. Key Projects

ConfidentialClient.FullscalePRTwinteroperationstesting. KDOT(throughKSU).StudyofPRTsafetyandsecurityona universitycampus. ConfidentialClient.PRTvendorcomparisonstudy. KDOT(throughKSU).PRTshoppingcenterfeasibilitystudy. USArmy(throughNCS).PRTarmybasefeasibilitystudy. ChristopherSenie.PRTfeasibilitystudy.

Raymond MacDonald, PE
Consultant

Qualifications B.Sc.,CivilEngineering,St.Andrews University,Scotland AdvancedStructuralEngineering,Imperial College,London ProfessionalEngineerCalifornia RegisteredTransportationEngineer Korea Membership AdvancedTransitAssociation(ATRA) Published Papers 21stCenturyPRT,2001(500pagebook) AirportAccess&InternalTransportation, ATRA,Washington,DC,1985 EnergySavingsofAdvancedTransitLand UsePlanning,InternationalEnergy Conference,Munich,Germany,1981 PRTStandardization,MMConference, LosAngeles,1976 PRTPlanning,PRTIIIConference, Denver,1975 Patents PRTVehicleandGuidewaySwitchingSystem Design,Koreanpatentgranted1997 PrtVehicleLocatorDesignonGuideway UsingBarCode,Koreanpatentapplied1995 PRTRedundantEmergency&ParkingBrake Design,Koreanpatentappliedfor1995

Experience Summary Mr. MacDonalds experience spans working for large architectural/engineering firms, PRT vendors and specialist PRT consulting firms. He has been responsible for all aspects of PRT design and planning, from ridership modeling, socioeconomic evaluations and feasibility studies; through station, depot and guideway studies; planning and detailed design to vehicle and propulsion systemdesignandanalysis. Mr. MacDonald brings a wealth of related transportation experiencetohisPRTwork.Thisincludes:

AdvancedTechnologyTransitSystems HighSpeedRailways Metro LightRail Railways AutomatedGuidewayTransitSystems Planning&DesignofStations,DepotsandTrack

Key Projects Taxi2000Corporation.Structuraldesignof guideways,stations,foundations.Structuraland mechanicaldesignforvehicles,etc. BangkokMETROSubway.Designsupervisionof structuresandelectromechanicalsystems. WooBoEngineering,Ltd.Structuraldesignof guidewaysandstations,andtechnicaldevelopment designforSKYCARPRTsystem. IllinoisRTA.PRTtechnicalsupport. PitkinCounty,Colorado,FixedGuidewaySystem Transportationstudy.

Nick Ford
Consultant

Professional Qualifications CharteredInstituteofMarketingDiploma, 1993 NationalExaminingBoardinSupervisory Studies,1976 CityandGuildspartIIIFullTechnology CertificateinProductDesign,1971 FiveyearEngineeringApprenticeshipwith BAe.ReceivedLordPortalaward,1971 Career History NickFordConsultingLtd. 2003present:Automotiveand TransportationConsultant TRW(LucasVarity) 20022003:ProductPlanningDirector SteeringSystems 19992002:ProductPlanningManager AssistanceSystems 19951999:StrategicPlanningExecutive 19901995:MarketingandSalesManager HighIntegritySystems&EMMComputers 19891990:RegionalSalesManager 19771989:ManagingDirector BritishAerospace 19711987:Positionsheldrangedfrom ProductSupportEngineertoBusiness DevelopmentManager

Experience Summary Based on his strong engineering background in both Aerospace and Automotive disciplines Nick Ford has developed an impressive career history. Nick has more than 40 years of experience in product development and business strategy having worked at British Aerospace for 20 years and with Lucas/TRW for 13 years. Nick has also beenMDofastartupcomputingcompanywhichachieved 1M of sales in its first year of operation and is now an independent business consultant specializing in the total Transport sector. For the past 5 years Nick has been working closely with ATS Ltd in the UK assisting them with the marketdevelopment oftheir ULTraPRTsystem.Nickis also a senior consultant with Frost & Sullivan a provider of research and consultancy support to blue chip companies acrosstheworld. Key Projects
The setting up of a 2 way manufacturing license for rugged computingsystemsbetweenBAeandTitianCorp. JointdevelopmentofaruggedPCbetweenEMMComputers andTelefunkenSystemTechnique(nowpartofDASA) Establishment of Joint Venture between TRW and Thales for the development and manufacture of Adaptive Cruise Controltechnologyusedintheautomotivemarket The establishment of a manufacturing license for ACC Radar technologytotheVisteonCorp. Defining key product strategy for TRWs global steering business Evaluating business strategy and direction for key automotive OEMs and Tier 1 companies including Toyota, Hyundai,Continental,Delphi The development of UK interests in PRT systems in Cardiff, Daventry,NWLeicestershireetc.

Marek P. Kubesa, EI
Senior Project Manger

Joined PRT Consulting

2005

Qualifications
BS Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, 1998 University of Colorado, Denver, 1996

Engineering Employment History

2005 Present: PRT Consulting, Inc. 2003 2005: Olsson Associates, Lakewood, Colorado 1998 2003: William E. Payne & Associates, Englewood, Colorado Summer 1997: Design Engineer, Chisholm Consulting, Lakewood, Colorado

Experience Summary Mr. Kubesa has 10 years of experience in airport and aviation design, planning, construction, observation and surveying and possesses an extensive knowledge of airport procedures, facilities and FAA requirements. Along with the design, Mr. Kubesa has provided engineering support during construction, construction management/oversight and client support for many of the projects. His construction experience includes taxiway extensions, pavement rehabilitations, new corporate hangar aprons, parking lots, a selffueling facility and numerous storm drains, waterline and sanitary sewer projects. Mr. Kubesas planning experience includes numerous airport layout plansandmasterplans. Mr. Kubesa has utilized his skills in rendering and geometric design to develop innovative personal rapid transit (PRT) guideway and station layouts. He has constructed fullscale PRT test tracks and runPRTsimulationsoftware. Key Projects
Confidentialclient.ConstructedfullscalePRTtesttrackand undertookwinteroperationstesting. KansasDepartmentofTransportation(throughKSU).Assisted withPRTsafetyandsecuritystudy. GarfieldCountyRegionalAirport,Rifle,Colorado.AirportMaster Planupdatetomeetcriteriaforlargebusinessjets.Apron expansionandTHangartaxilaneandairfieldpavement rehabilitation,roadrelocation,safetyareaconstruction. Mr.KubesahascompletedtenAirportLayoutPlansorAirport MasterPlanUpdatesatairportsofvarioussizesintheWestand Midwest. CheyenneCountyMunicipalAirport,St.Francis,Kansas.Airport MasterPlanStudyandapronexpansiondesignconstruction. Sydney Municipal Airport, Sydney, Nebraska. Parallel taxiway design,includingpavement,lightingandstormdrain.

Jesse S. Sola, EI

Senior Project Manager

Joined PRT Consulting

2008

Qualifications
BS Civil Engineering, University of Colorado, 1998 EIT Certified

Engineering Employment History

2008 Present: PRT Consulting, Inc. 2005 2008: Galloway 2004 2005: Paragon Engineering 2001 2004: BWR Corporation 1998 2001: HNTB Corporation

Experience Summary Mr. Sola has more than 10 years of experience in engineeringdesignandplanning.Mr.Solasresponsibilities include project management, client liaison, planning, detail design, plan & specification production, and construction administration. Over the last 10 years, Mr. Sola has been responsible for many different projects, including roadway, airport, land development and personal rapid transit (PRT) projects for several different private, municipal, state, and government clients. Mr. Solas ability to undertake horizontal and vertical geometric designs has enabled him to develop innovative guideway and station layouts for PRT systems. He is experienced in running PRT simulation software and modelingPRTsystems. Key Projects PRT feasibility study in a development which includes ashopping center,speedwayandlargewaterpark for KansasDepartmentofTransportation(throughKSU). PRT feasibility study on a U.S. Army base for Natural CapitalSolutions. Taxiway and roadway design at Denver International Airport. Route studies, conceptual layout, detailed plans, specifications and contract documents, for various municipalities. Projects included procurement documents, project and program management, and constructioninspection. Grading, site, roadway, and infrastructure design for numerous commercial and private land development projectsinseveraldifferentcitiesthroughouttheU.S.