Res 2014-019/Transportation master plan agreement w/HDR Engineering, Inc.

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City of San Marcos Transportation Master Plan Scope of Services Deliverables (electronic formats): 1) Travel Demand Model for three scenarios for three (3) years including calculations for volume to capacity ratios; 2) GIS shape files of the updated roadway networks; 3) All updated travel demand model files; and 4) All traffic analysis files; TASK 6 — Development and Evaluation of Multi -Modal Transportation System Alternatives In conjunction with the City's "complete streets" initiative, all improvements to the transportation system will include multi -modal aspects. Multi -Modal alternatives will be developed based on following considerations: • Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies; • Context sensitive design; • Complete streets; • Green streets; • Pedestrian facilities; • Bicycle facilities; and • Public transportation including commuter rail. Task 6.1 — Identification of Alternatives — HDR and McCann Adams Studio (MAS) will collectively develop a series of alternatives to be carried forward for evaluation. Alternatives will address all modes of transportation. The alternatives identification will be based on the items listed above and based on the roadways identified as congested in the Comprehensive Plan. High level alternatives will also be developed for roadways that were not identified to be congested in the Comprehensive Plan. Alternatives development will incorporate innovative ideas and best practices. Below is a summary of the process to develop alternative improvements for each of the categories listed above: 6.1.1 — Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) — HDR will investigate ITS infrastructure currently available to the City and TxDOT or planned for future installation. HDR will develop potential ITS recommendations that can not only assist with travel demand management but can also provide effective travel information to motorists as they make their commute choices. HDR will consult with Texas State University regarding the potential for real -time information displays for University parking facilities. 6.1.2 — Context Sensitive Design — The HDR Team will develop corridor specific recommendations based on feedback received during the open houses and stakeholder meetings that preserve the character of the respective corridors while enhancing capacity. In addition, the HDR Team will identify policy recommendations that can be considered for city -wide implementation through other transportation /infrastructure projects. Such policies will be aimed at preserving the environmental, scenic, aesthetic, historic, and natural resource values of the area, while ensuring maximum safety and efficiency. 6.1.3 — Complete Streets — Complete Streets allow for safe travel by those walking, bicycling, driving automobiles, riding public transportation, or delivering goods. The HDR Team will analyze current rights -of -way (ROW) along the congested corridors identified in the updated travel demand models and develop recommendations aimed at achieving an appropriate balance between all modes. Particular attention will be given to the potential for enhanced transit, pedestrian and /or bicycle facilities that reduce forecasted travel demand without the need for street widening or ROW acquisition. Alternate routes will be considered to reduce travel demands to protect corridor character and to avoid the need for roadway widening. The HDR Team will also provide recommendations on corridors that were not identified to be congested on how to integrate multimodal aspects within available ROW to implement the "complete streets" vision of the City. In addition, the HDR Team will identify policy recommendations and best practices that can be considered for city -wide City of San Marcos Transportation Master Plan