Agmt09 Wagstaff and Associates (3/4/2010- Name Changed see sticky note)

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Redwood City Downtown Precise Plan Scope May 18, 2009 Page 3 of 6 fp FEHR & PHR~ '~lofd.:-OItT AltON (O~~Ul fA" T~ uses encourage non-auto travel modes such as walking and bicycling. Additionally, the proximity of the Caltrain station to the plan area will encourage patrons of the Downtown to use transit. We propose to use our new Smart Growth trip generation estimation model that refines traditional approaches by incorporating reductions associated with mixed-uses, density, pedestrian-friendly design, and proximity to transit stations. These estimates will show the extent to which complementary land uses will effectively reduce vehicle trips by encouraging non-auto trips. We will compare the trip estimates and reductions described above with the trip generation estimated by the Redwood City Travel Demand Forecasting (TDF) Model. We will work with City staff to identify the most appropriate version of the model for use on this project. We will also use the TDF Model to estimate the trip distribution for the DPP. These two (2) trip generation and preliminary trip distribution estimates will be submitted to Redwood City staff for review. Task 2 - Hold Kick-off Meeting with Redwood City Staff and Finalize Scope of Work We propose to hold a kick-off meeting after preparation of trip generation estimates. Objectives of this meeting include: · Compare and discuss trip generation results from ITE/Smart Growth reductions and TDF model output · Finalize study intersections to be analyzed · Identify appropriate forecasting method for project traffic and future/cumulative scenarios Our scope of work will be refined or expanded to address issues raised by city staff. Task 3 - Collect Data/Existing Conditions We will request pertinent background data (available intersection counts and a list of approved and pending projects near the study site) from Redwood City staff. We will use available traffic counts completed for other studies within the last two (2) years. We have traffic counts for 16 of the 42 intersections based on our work for the General Plan Update and the Stanford Outpatient Clinics/Mid-point Technology Center. This scope of work assumes that no new vehicle turning movement, bicycle, or pedestrian counts will be conducted at the remaining 28 locations. The physical characteristics of the site and the surrounding transportation network will be reviewed during a site visit to identify existing roadway cross-sections, intersection lane configurations, traffic control devices, surrounding land uses, and the locations of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities. The existing operations of the key intersections will be evaluated for the AM and PM peak hours with the level of service method adopted by Redwood City using the TRAFFIX level of service analysis software. Freeway segments and ramp junctions will be evaluated using the C/CAG's vOlume-to-capacity method. Task 4 - Finalize Project Trip Assignment and Refine List of Study Facilities The preliminary project trip generation and distribution will be refined to respond to comments received from City staff in Task 2. Based on the final project trip generation and distribution, we will prepare the project trip assignment. We will use this revised trip assignment to finalize the list of study facilities as described in the following paragraph.