Agmt18 Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.

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REV: 07-15-2021 VR The final study area will be determined by the City through the scoping process. If the study area must expand beyond what is identified above, an additional fee may apply. Roadways within the study area will be surveyed for the presence of facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists and existing transit services will be identified. Intersection Level of Service (LOS) will be calculated for each intersection with a delay-based methodology using Synchro/SimTraffic software. Future Conditions and Analysis. Traffic volume forecasts corresponding to a background condition appropriate for the Project’s anticipated build-out year will be derived based on a list of approved projects in the vicinity, or with forecasts obtained from the San Mateo County and Santa Clara County Travel Forecasting Model (C/CAG model), as appropriate. The data will be used to derive peak hour intersection turning movement data for the study area intersections. This will then provide the background traffic data conditions for an operational analysis to address vehicular traffic conditions. In accordance with the City guidelines, an analysis of the following scenarios will be prepared to identify Project impacts. The Project is not expected to require a General Plan amendment, so a cumulative conditions analysis is not anticipated to be required for the LTA. Existing Conditions Existing Conditions with Project Background Conditions Background Conditions with Project Performance standards will be based on City criteria using intersection delay-based analysis. If deficiencies are identified, feasible mitigation improvements will be investigated. In accordance with the City’s LTA guidelines, Consultant will review the Project for consistency with the General Plan and RWC moves, parking standards, on-site circulation, pedestrian facilities, bicycle facilities, transit, and TDM program consistency. Additionally, a generalized safety assessment will be conducted, on- site pickup/drop-off locations will be reviewed, and intersection traffic control requirements will be assessed, particularly for the proposed site access location. Conformance with the County’s CMP will also be addressed. CEQA Transportation Analysis. The Project’s potential impacts will be assessed based on CEQA criteria. This will include an analysis of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and will also address the following items: Does the Project conflict with a plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadways, bicycle lanes, and pedestrian paths; or Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment); or Result in inadequate emergency access. The Project site is generally located within one-half-mile of the Redwood City Caltrain Station and the Redwood City Transit Center on James Avenue, and is also within a one-quarter-mile walkshed of the El Camino Real high-quality transit corridor. That, in combination with certain other Project criteria, is expected to result in a finding that the Project can be screened out from further VMT analysis. ATTY/AGR.2021/Amend No. 1/Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (Page 9 of 21)