John Reilly has been providing high-level consulting to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) since 2001, including initial options for the replacement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall along Seattle's waterfront and implementation for the SR520 Floating Bridge replacement. After the initial work in 2001, John was asked to provide Management and Technical Consulting services to WSDOT for Mega Project Management, Cost Estimate Validation, Risk Analysis and the evaluation of new alignments and options for future Seattle Transportation Tunnels, working with David Dye of the Urban Corridors Office. The initial contract ran until the end of 2004 and a new contract will extend this thru 2008.Because the Viaduct was damaged in the Nisqually earthquake, replacement of the structure is urgent. Services in 2001 included development of above ground and underground options considering integration of Urban Design for the city of Seattle. Presentations were made to the City, State Transportation Commission and the Seattle-WSDOT Leadership Advisory Group.
Subsequently, John has worked with WSDOT on organizational reviews and changes and engagement of the Project Management Assistant consultant.
The SR520 Floating Bridge needs replacement because it is nearly 50 years old and is vulnerable to earthquakes and wind storms. Services include organization, team alignment, strategic planning, technical input to engineering, CEVP cost-risk services and tunneling options, advice to management and the WSDOT executive.
