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Redwood City Downtown Precise Plan Scope May 18, 2009 Page 4 of 6 fP FEHR & PEERS TUNSrORU1l0k (OkSUlTAHIS Based on the results of the Existing Conditions analysis for the intersections, freeways, and freeway ramp junctions, we will compare the results of the updated analysis to that prepared in the 2006 DPP EIR. We propose to only conduct Project-level and Cumulative (No Project and Project Conditions) analysis of those intersections and freeway facilities where: · Operations degrade to a worse level of service designation (at least one letter grade change) under Existing Conditions compared to the 2006 DPP EIR; or · Impacts were identified under Project- or Cumulative Conditions in the 2006 DPP EIR; or · The project trip assignment increases compared to the 2006 DPP EIR. We will refine this approach with City staff before the list of study facilities is finalized for study under Background, Project, and Cumulative Conditions. This scope of work assumes that up to 25 intersections, three (3) freeway segments, and seven (7) freeway ramp junctions will be studied under Background, Project, and Cumulative Conditions. Inclusion of additional study facilities will be considered an additional service. Although we do not anticipate any additional Project-level or Cumulative impacts tor facilities that meet the three (3) criteria defined above, we recommend that City staff consider including all 42 study intersections and the freeway and ramp junctions in the study. Analysis of all the identified study facilities for the Background, Project, and Cumulative scenarios will produce a transparent process for public perception (Le., no study facilities were removed during preparation of the revised document) and produce a more comprehensive study that has been updated to match the most recently available traffic counts, forecasting methods, and project description. Task 5 - Evaluate Background Conditions Future traffic volumes from approved (but not yet constructed and occupied) developments, to be provided by City staff, will be estimated and assigned to the roadway network. Any approved changes to the street system will also be included under this scenario. Level of service calculations will be conducted to evaluate intersection, freeway, and freeway ramp junction operations under Background Conditions. Task 6 - Evaluate Project Conditions The project trip generation estimates, distribution pattern, and assignments developed in Tasks 1, 2, and 4 for the two development alternatives (maximum and moderate intensity) will be added to the background traffic volumes to represent Project Conditions. Intersection level of service, freeway, and freeway ramp junction (as needed, based on Task 4) calculations will be conducted for each scenario to estimate the operating levels of the study facilities during the AM and PM peak hours. The level of service calculations will be compared to Background Conditions. The preliminary land use diagram or site plan will be reviewed to assess the operation of the internal circulation system within the DPP area. We will qualitatively review the location of major land uses, proposed parking structures/areas, and main points of entry/egress for the DPP area to ensure that the circulation network, as defined in Section 2.2.9 Corridor Types in the Final Downtown Precise Plan, will operate effectively as planned. Fehr & Peers will evaluate bicycle and pedestrian circulation within the project, as well as an assessment of bicycle and pedestrian access to the plan area to/from adjoining neighborhoods. This would include a particular emphasis on multi-modal circulation options to and from the Caltrain Station. We will evaluate potential impacts to transit access and circulation resulting from the project. Where appropriate, Fehr & Peers will recommend measures to enhance access to the station from the project.