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environmental documentation that covers the project area but is not readily available electronically or online, such as from CITY public works efforts (creek and channel maintenance programs, outfall projects, etc.). This research will help to establish the project setting, previous resource agency consultation, and known public concerns, including far cumulative impacts discussions (in the Natural Environment Study, Biological Assessment, and environmental document) and for future public outreach efforts. CONSULTANT will coordinate a kick-off ineeting for the environmental phase with the CITY, Caltrans, and the PDT to review and refine the work program and schedule, concur on critical milestones, and determine appropriate paths of communication. This task includes initial review of the project and early consultation with Caltrans and other responsible or interested agencies. CONSULTANT assumes that environmental studies will be performed on two build alternatives. Based on the Environmental Scoping Checklist in the 2011 Alternatives Study and input from technical specialists,the following environmental studies are anticipated. Subtask S.1.2-Project Purpose and Need/Project Description The Purpose and Need and Project Description will be developed in coordination with the CITY, Caltrans and the PDT. CONSULTANT will draft a preliminary Purpose and Need that addresses capacity, transportation demand, and safety; roadway deficiencies; modal interrelationships and system linkages; and other topics as appropriate, consistent with Caltrans requirements. When consensus is reached on the scope of the study alternatives, a detailed description of the proposed project will be prepared for review and acceptance by the CITY, Caltrans, and the PDT. The preliminary Purpose and Need and Project Description will be based on existing project engineering and traffic documents, discussion with the engineering team, and research on the historic transportation setting of the project area. CONSULTANT will develop mapping and/or graphics as appropriate to illustrate the existing constraints of the interchange. The format of the Purpose and Need and Project Description will follow the current Caltrans guidance. An abbreviated project description will also be prepared for use in the environmental technical studies. The modification of the US 101/Woodside Road interchange and the addition of ramps at Maple Street were included in San Mateo County Tax Measure A, approved in June 1988, as part of the planned improvements to US 101. The Purpose and Need will therefore be drafted to directly relate or build from the original designation, intent, and funding for the project, and to address goals defined to improve safety and congestion relief consistent with Measure A's intent, and improve traffic circulation to accommodate regional and local growth. Subtask S.1.3-Alternatives Consideration The CITY and Caltrans have already considered multiple alternatives prior to this contract. As noted above, a detailed description will be developed of the alternatives that will be advanced for further consideration. The Project Description will also include discussion of alternatives considered but eliminated from further evaluation, based on the evaluations leading up to identification of the proposed project described in the 2011 Alternatives Study, and other relevant available existing information. This description will provide the basis for the "viable" alternatives vs. alternatives that should no longer be considered. The rationale for alternatives that have been considered but will no longer be evaluated will be documented during this early ATTY/AGR/2013.164/URS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGR REV:10-15-13 VR Page 36 of 78