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7.1.D. - Page 18 <br /> Subtask 2.3.2—Evaluate Design Alternatives <br /> CONSULTANT will prepare an alternatives matrix to evaluate the alternatives (up to 5). <br /> Evaluation criteria will be developed early in the process and submitted to the CITY and PDT for <br /> review and input. CONSULTANT will work to gain preliminary approval of the evaluation <br /> criteria from the CITY and PDT members. Evaluation criteria will include cost, traffic <br /> operations, safety, design exceptions, environmental impacts, right of way, utility relocation <br /> requirements, and other CITY goals. The evaluation criteria and results will be presented to the <br /> CTTY and stakeholders for review and to reach consensus on the preferred Project Alternative(s). <br /> Task 2.4 -Preliminary Geometrics <br /> CONSULTANT will refine preliminary geometrics (horizontal and vertical) for up to two of the <br /> proposed build alternatives and investigate these configurations to achieve the most cost- <br /> effective solution with the least amounts of Caltrans design exceptions, impacts on <br /> environmentally sensitive areas and private properties while meeting the CITY's goals. <br /> The work will involve evaluation, assessment and coordination with the following disciplines: <br /> structural, geotechnical, environmental, grading, drainage, pavement sections, traffic, traffic <br /> signals, signage, pavement delineation, landscape, and right-of-way. Other issues to consider <br /> include maintenance vehicle pullouts, ramp metering, traffic operations system, CHP <br /> enforcement areas, water pollution and erosion control, noise barrier locations, non-motorized <br /> and pedestrian facilities, aesthetic treatments, bus routes, truck considerations, maintenance, <br /> graffiti control, and other planned projects. <br /> The work will include preparation of supporting exhibits for community outreach, environmental <br /> reports, technical presentations/meetings and PDT meetings. <br /> Task 2.5 -Identification of Non-Standard Design Features <br /> The geometrics of the existing facility and proposed alternatives will be checked for non- <br /> standard features. Geometric refinements will be investigated to assess if any non-standard <br /> features can be eliminated. A list of mandatory and advisory design exceptions will be identified <br /> and coordinated with the Caltrans HQ geometrician and District 4 staf£ Once preliminary <br /> concurrence on the project geometrics is reached, the list will be updated and submitted to the <br /> Caltrans HQ geometrician, District 4 staff for review and comment. CONSULTANT will <br /> address comments and submit final list of design exceptions for Caltrans approval. Traffic and <br /> accident analysis, physical constraints, cost, access control, and environmental impacts will be <br /> critical factors in justifying the design. <br /> Task 2.6 -Bicycle/Pedestrian Study <br /> CONSULTANT will perform the following tasks related to bicycle and pedestrian studies: <br /> Subtask 2.6.1 - Collect and Review Existing Data and Reports <br /> ATTY/AGR/2013.164/URS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGR <br /> REV:09-26-13 VR <br /> Page 15 of 78 <br />