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<br />f) Characteristics of roadways and intersections (e.g., number of lanes, traffic signal <br />locations, etc.). <br />g) Existing and forecast landuse. <br />h) Committed and planned transportation improvements. <br />i) Environmental constraints. <br /> <br />The Consultant will also collect information for facilities that act as trip generators <br />for bicyclists and pedestrians. These facilities may include: the university, schools, parks <br />or other mutually agreed upon sites. The Consultant will assemble data and the necessary <br />information relating to existing and projected bicycle and pedestrian facilities to identify <br />base year facilities, organizations/governments involved, and reference documents and <br />plans addressing the two non-motorized modes of transportation as they function in the <br />area. The Consultant will assemble this information in one location and fully document it <br />to facilitate its accessibility. The Consultant will update this database as additional <br />information is made available. <br /> <br />1.12.4 Identify existing roadways for non-motorized suitability. Inventory and categorize <br />existing roadways functionally classified as collector or higher for bicycle suitability. The <br />Consultant will determine route suitability based on four factors: <br /> <br />a) Current traffic volumes. <br />b) Pavement condition (shoulder/curb lane). <br />c) Shoulder width (curb lane width if no shoulder). <br />d) Speed limit or average vehicle speed. <br /> <br />Using a geographic information system (GIS) based on these four factors, the Consultant <br />will conduct a countywide inventory of existing roadways that will be classified as to <br />suitability for bicycling. The result will be a color-coded roadway map ranking the suitability <br />of each facility. This map will be used to identify areas where there are gaps in the network <br />and will act as a tool in prioritizing facilities for future development. <br /> <br />1.12.5 Determine needs and deficiencies for the year 2025. Develop a demographic <br />profile of the City regarding bicycle and pedestrian modes of travel using 2000 Census <br />data. The Consultant will identify the existing level or range of service that currently exists <br />for bicycle and pedestrian modes. In addition, the Consultant will also determine and <br />document deficiencies by mode for year 2025 by utilizing existing short and long range <br />plan documents and any other available resources. Based on the goals and objectives <br />developed, the Consultant will identify needs for improvements by mode and changes that <br />should be made to improve bicycle and pedestrian movement. In identifying these needs <br />the Consultant will analyze land use patterns so that special attention will be given to <br />schools, recreation centers, parks and other relevant trip generators. Additional issues <br />that the Consultant will address include the assessment of design standards and zoning <br />regulations and their impact on bicycle and pedestrian accessibility to the City <br />transportation system. Consultant will also pay attention to the requirements for <br />accessibility of citizens with disabilities and the elderly. The Consultant will identify <br /> <br />Transportation Masterplan K.wpd <br /> <br />11 <br />