PASO ROBLES, Calif., May 25, 2010 - The City of Paso Robles received awards and glowing accolades for improvements made to the South Vine Street. The project, which included widening the existing two traffic lanes; adding two, 5-foot wide striped and colored Class II bike lanes; and installing curbs, gutters, drainage improvements and traffic calming measures along the route, won awards from the American Public Works Association (APWA) as well as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The awards included the following:
2010 Transportation Project of the Year $2-10 million, APWA
In addition to being the southern entrance to the City, the Vine Street corridor is an integral part of the community's thoroughfare as it is one of the two local streets that connect the City to the south. The project not only aesthetically enhances the southern entrance and exit to the City, it also adds safer recreational opportunities by providing new bike lanes which help access to the City's beautiful western vineyards.
Through a collaborative design process, community outreach with the SLO County Bicycle Coalition, and creative design solutions, the City and Cannon were able to design South Vine Street to be a desirable travel route for bicyclists, tourists and the City's residents.
The project included several sustainable measures to preserve and protect the environment. These measures included reusing the existing asphalt; maintaining historic drainage patterns; minimizing the development footprint; all while enhancing and promoting alternative transportation.
Innovations in technology were also significant in the design and construction of the bike lanes. The colored slurry seal created a durable and safe surface for bicyclists, and a more visible distinction between vehicular and non-motorized traffic.
Funding for the project came from a combination of Federal and State Grants programmed by San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) and administered by the City along with Caltrans Local Assistance Division.
The City of Paso Robles selected Cannon to do the engineering design and construction management for this project. Rockwood General Contractors was the contractor.
Santa Maria, California, March 25, 2010 - All it took was an introduction letter from U.S. Army 2LT Jake C. Bradfield of the 3rd Platoon, A Troop/1-91 Cavalry, 173rd Infantry Brigade (Airborne) in Afghanistan to inspire Cannon employees to give. After hearing about many of the simple things our servicemen and women are unable to get, many things that we take for granted, employees collected, packaged and sent everything from dried fruit to body wash.
"The big hits were the stockings, the washcloths and the motorcycle magazines. The dried fruit was eaten in about an hour. The toiletries are always exciting...I will say that you should feel very good for making the men's lives a little easier. You brought them great cheer and thoughts of home," said 2LT Bradfield.
After the initial response, Cannon employees set up an ongoing support program to continue sending care packages to the 3rd Platoon. Packages will be sent quarterly and anyone that wants to contribute to this effort can send supplies to any one of Cannon's offices.
This is just one of several ways Cannon supports servicemen and servicewomen. They have donated to the Village Dirtbags annual Christmas Bikes for Kids program that provides bikes and helmets to families of Vandenberg Air Force Base's deployed service members. They have also donated to the Balfour Beatty Foundation whose mission it is to honor those who protect and serve our country by assisting returning service members who have become disabled, and by offering educational scholarships to children of active duty military members who reside in our communities.
"These brave young men and women give so much for our country," said company president Mike Cannon. "It is our obligation and privilege to show them support in their efforts."
Who is Cannon? Since 1976, Cannon has been providing professional consulting services to clients in water resources, streets and highways, energy, education, and military. Our staff of professionals includes civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers; land surveyors; instrumentation and controls (SCADA) specialists; construction managers; funding administrators; and planners. Our network of offices currently includes San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Bakersfield, and Santa Monica, California.
Loose Cannon's Support the Santa Maria Valley YMCA Tri-For-Fun
Santa Maria, California, April 24, 2010 - Over 20 Loose Cannons will dive into their next big adventure when they participate in the Santa Maria Valley YMCA 16th Annual Tri-For-Fun Triathlon. The sprint triathlon consists of a ΒΌ mile swim, 12.5 or 17.9 mile bike ride, and a 5k run. Organizers are expecting over 350 participants this year.
Cannon is a Bronze Sponsor of the YMCA Tri-For-Fun, and will be providing a bottle of cold water to each participant. This is just one way that Cannon promotes a healthy lifestyle among employees, friends, and family.
(QUOTE from Clay Bradfield) "My wife and I have been participating in the triathlon for years," said Loose Cannon, Clay Bradfield. "I am looking forward to sharing this experience with my co-workers this year."
The Tri-For-Fun Triathlon is a great community event bringing families, friends and for the Loose Cannons co-workers together to celebrate living a healthy lifestyle.
Who is Cannon? Since 1976, Cannon has been providing professional consulting services to clients in water resources, streets and highways, energy, education, and military. Our staff of professionals includes civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers; land surveyors; instrumentation and controls (SCADA) specialist; construction managers; funding administrators; and planners. Our network of offices currently includes San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Bakersfield, and Santa Monica, California.
Who are the Loose Cannons? All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy; Jill too. While we work hard, we play hard too. Don't get us wrong, we're not athletes. That's not what Loose Cannons is about. It's about doing things together, as a team that we might not try on our own. Year after year we go beyond where we thought we could, stretching our minds and bodies (and hamstrings) with extreme challenges.
Sacramento - With more than 200 attendees (peers and colleagues combined), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) presented awards for the 2009 Outstanding Civil Engineering Project Awards for the State of California. Among the recipients was California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo who was awarded Outstanding Sustainable Technology Project of the Year for the Poly Canyon Village. Scott Bloom, Housing Facilities Manager, and Mike Cannon, President of Cannon, received the award as owner and engineer of record for the project.
This award follows a string of accolades the University has received for the recently completed Poly Canyon Village. This spectacular new campus development which opened to students in 2008 is the single-largest construction project in the history of the CSU system. With 2670 beds, this housing complex includes three residential neighborhood areas on 30 acres north of Brizzolara Creek at the base of beautiful Poly Canyon.
The design-build team committed to delivering the project one year earlier than requested in the RFP, and established a goal of achieving LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) -NC Gold certification including sustainable design concepts for the project. As such, Poly Canyon Village is the first LEED certified project on the Cal Poly campus and the largest LEED certified project in the California State University system. Some key sustainable concepts include the following:
Natural ventilation in the residential units to reduce energy use.
Radiant heating panels for the cooler months.
Drought tolerant native plants to significantly reduce water use.
Covered bicycle storage for over 25% of the village occupants to promote alternative modes of transportation.
Bus stop near the Village Center.
Open space equal to twice the size of the project's building footprint.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., February 19, 2010 - The San Luis Obispo County
Regional Airport is one of nineteen airports nationwide to secure a
federal grant that will increase service and make the airport more
competitive.
"Receiving this grant is great news for the future of our County and the
airport," said Michael Cannon, Chair of the San Luis Obispo Air
Transportation Alliance (SLOCATA), an advocacy group that has been
instrumental in helping the airport. "These federal dollars will help
attract service for new routes. The importance of this award to local
businesses cannot be understated - they are the lifeblood of our
communities."
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the airport a $500,000
grant under the Small Community Air Service Development Program. In
July 2009, the DOT solicited applications from small communities
interested in securing a grant for air service development and whose
benefits are expected to continue growing after the initial
expenditures. 84 communities in 38 states applied from this grant pool
of $6.5 million dollars, and the airport was the second largest
recipient in the nation out of 19 awards. It is the only airport in
California to receive such an award for this year's program.
"It comes down to jobs and infrastructure. Our airport is an economic
engine of the region and contributes approximately $177 million in
annual impacts. Since our County is far from the metro centers of the
State, improving air service has great benefit to our business community
and all travelers. Air service is particularly vital in SLO County which
relies upon tourism and the wine industry as some of its largest
employment sectors. SLOCATA supporters have worked very hard since 2008
to collaborate with tourism organizations, the SLO Chamber of Commerce
and other chambers to achieve several successes. The award speaks highly
of the competiveness of our airport." said Michael Manchak, president of
the Economic Vitality Corporation, a partner organization of SLOCATA.
The grant application was submitted by the San Luis Obispo Regional
Airport with support from SLOCATA, a group of local business leaders who
understand the importance of a sustainable and competitive local
airport. Working closely with airport administration, SLOCATA obtained
letters of support from many elected officials including Congressman
Kevin McCarthy, Senator Barbara Boxer, Congresswoman Lois Capps, and
Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee. Congressman McCarthy's office announced the
grant after a meeting with the Department of Transportation Secretary.
ABOUT US SLO County Air Transportation Alliance (SLOCATA)
An advocacy group for the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport aimed
at helping to retain and attract airline service and the future of
airport infrastructure. Founded in 2008, SLOCATA is comprised of
business leaders from throughout the County who understand the
importance of a sustainable and competitive airport. www.sloevc.org/airservice
Economic Vitality Corporation
Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC) is a local non-profit economic
development organization that provides business resources throughout San
Luis Obispo County. The EVC stimulates the local economy by helping to
generate jobs, increase investment in the community and promote the
start-up, growth and attraction of businesses. 805.788.2012 www.sloevc.org
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce
It is the oldest and largest voluntary organization in San Luis Obispo
County. Serving the needs of 1,400 members, for more than 105 years the
Chamber has been dedicated to the economic health of the City of San
Luis Obispo. www.slochamber.org
January: Cannon Helps Save A Whale During the Super Bowl
Those with a sharp eye may have noticed that the Avila Pier was featured in a Super Bowl commercial. The premise of the commercial involved three young men returning a live Orca whale to the ocean after a bachelor party. The three raced down a winding road and out to the end of the Avila Pier--coming to a skidding, spinning stop which propelled the whale into the bay.
Last September, the production crew approached the Port about using the Avila Pier. Cannon provided an analysis of the pier structure to assess the forces associated with the fast moving SUV. The production crew's biggest question: "How fast can we go?" Cannon's response: "It is not a question of how fast you can go, but how fast you can stop." Cannon structural engineers evaluated the gravity and deceleration loads, the weight of the vehicle, and the constructed capacities of the pier elements and their connections. Strengthening options were limited by strict coastal construction requirements. Commercial:
PASO ROBLES, Calif., May 25, 2010 - The City of Paso Robles received awards and glowing accolades for improvements made to the South Vine Street. The project, which included widening the existing two traffic lanes; adding two, 5-foot wide striped and colored Class II bike lanes; and installing curbs, gutters, drainage improvements and traffic calming measures along the route, won awards from the American Public Works Association (APWA) as well as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). The awards included the following:
"These brave young men and women give so much for our country," said company president Mike Cannon. "It is our obligation and privilege to show them support in their efforts."
Sacramento - With more than 200 attendees (peers and colleagues combined), the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) presented awards for the 2009 Outstanding Civil Engineering Project Awards for the State of California. Among the recipients was California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo who was awarded Outstanding Sustainable Technology Project of the Year for the Poly Canyon Village. Scott Bloom, Housing Facilities Manager, and Mike Cannon, President of Cannon, received the award as owner and engineer of record for the project.
"The Relentless Pursuit of the Elegant Solution" is a service mark of Cannon.