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Subtask 2.3.2—Evaluate Design Alternatives CONSULTANT will prepare an alternatives matrix to evaluate the alternatives (up to 5). Evaluation criteria will be developed early in the process and submitted to the CITY and PDT for review and input. CONSULTANT will work to gain preliminary approval of the evaluation criteria from the CITY and PDT members. Evaluation criteria will include cost, traffic operations, safety, design exceptions, environmental impacts, right of way, utility relocation requirements, and other CITY goals. The evaluation criteria and results will be presented to the CITY and stakeholders for review and to reach consensus on the preferred Project Alternative(s). Task 2.4 -Preliminary Geometrics CONSULTANT will refine preliminary geometrics (horizontal and vertical) for up to two of the proposed build alternatives and investigate these configurations to achieve the most cost- effective solution with the least amounts of Caltrans design exceptions, impacts on environmentally sensitive areas and private properties while meeting the CITY's goals. The work will involve evaluation, assessment and coordination with the following disciplines: structural, geotechnical, environmental, grading, drainage, pavement sections, traffic, traffic signals, signage, pavement delineation, landscape, and right-of-way. Other issues to consider include maintenance vehicle pullouts, ramp metering, traffic operations system, CHP enforcement areas, water pollution and erosion control, noise barrier locations, non-motorized and pedestrian facilities, aesthetic treatments, bus routes, truck considerations, maintenance, graffiti control, and other planned projects. The work will include preparation of supporting e�ibits for community outreach, environmental reports,technical presentations/meetings and PDT meetings. Task 2.5 -Identification of Non-Standard Design Features The geometrics of the existing facility and proposed alternatives will be checked for non- standard features. Geometric refinements will be investigated to assess if any non-standard features can be eliminated. A list of mandatory and advisory design exceptions will be identified and coordinated with the Caltrans HQ geometrician and District 4 staff. Once preliminary concurrence on the project geometrics is reached, the list will be updated and submitted to the Caltrans HQ geometrician, District 4 staff for review and comment. CONSULTANT will address comments and submit final list of design exceptions for Caltrans approval. Traffic and accident analysis, physical constraints, cost, access control, and environmental impacts will be critical factors in justifying the design. Task 2.6-Bicycle/Pedestrian Study CONSULTANT will perform the following tasks related to bicycle and pedestrian studies: Subtask 2.6.1 - Collect and Review Existing Data and Reports ATTY/AGR/2013.164/URS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGR REV:10-15-13 VR Page 15 of 78