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CITY OP DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
City Council Meeting Date: April 11, 1994
SUBJECT:
Agreement with TJKM to Perform Traffic Impact Fee Study for
Dublin's Downtown Area
Report by: Public Works Director Lee Thompson
EXHIBITS ATTACHED:
1) /Resolution
2) ~Agreement and Proposal from TJKM
RECOMMENDATION: 1 )
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Adopt resolution
Appropriate funds from Fund 300 (Developer
Contributions) to pay for the cost of the TIF Study.
(The Air Quality work is already budgeted in the
current capital Improvement program).
FINANCIAL STATBMBHT:
Estimated expenses:
TJKM TIF Study:
TJKM Air Quality Study for
Dublin Blvd. Widening project:
Staff time:
Contingencies:
$20,290
15,810
5,000
4.000
$45,100
The total $45,100 cost is proposed to be paid from the
Traffic Impact Fees already collected for the following
projects:
75% from the Dublin Boulevard Widening project
20% from the project to construct a New Street Parallel to
and South of Dublin Boulevard
5% from the Village Parkway Traffic signals project.
DESCRIPTION: On October 25, 1993, the City Council directed Staff to
issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to perform a traffic study for the purpose of
developing a Traffic Impact Fee for downtown Dublin. As a result of various traffic
studies and the Capital Improvement Plan review, a number of downtown traffic and
street improvement deficiencies have been identified based on the presumption of
continued downtown growth. Some of these deficiencies include widening of Dublin
Boulevard from four to six lanes, improvements at the I-580/San Ramon Road
intersection, installation of new 1-680 freeway access to the downtown area, the new
road parallel to and south of Dublin Boulevard connecting Amador Plaza, Golden Gate
Drive, and Regional Street, and new traffic signals on Village Parkway north of
Amador Valley Boulevard. As new development occurs in the downtown area, the
traffic level and service level will continue to deteriorate and become a dis-
incentive to development, as well as encourage some existing businesses to leave the
area if improvements do not keep up with development.
It was also clear from the update of the Five Year Capital Improvement Program that
there are, and will be, insufficient City monies to keep up with these street
improvement needs. As a result, in 1988 the City began levying a Traffic Impact Fee
on new development on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the City'S downtown
area street system.
The existing practice of performing an individual study on each project has resulted
in delay for the processing of development applications. As each project is a
separate study, the process is more costly to the applicant than necessary and is
cumbersome to administer. The establishment of a uniform area-wide fee replacing
the existing system would act as an enhancement to economic development by cutting
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down on processing time, would allow developers to know in advance what the Traffic
Impact Fee would be, and it would eliminate the cost of hiring a traffic consultant
to calculate the Traffic Impact Fee for each individual development.
In order to meet AB 1600 requirements, the establishment of a uniform fee requires
that a traffic study be performed to identify needed improvements resulting from new
traffic and to make a connection between the fee charged and the traffic generated.
The consultant, in performing this study, will use the newly developed Tri-Valley
traffic model and will break down the City's downtown area into small traffic zones
to find local impacts.
On March 18, 1994, the Public Works Department received three proposals from
qualified traffic engineering firms. After comparing all three proposals for past
performance, experience, knowledge of the traffic problems in Dublin and in the Tri-
Valley area, the ability to respond as needed by the City in a timely manner, and
equipment and staffing, Staff considered TJKM best able to fulfill the City'S
requirements.
After choosing TJKM as the consultant, Staff opened the fee proposal package and
found TJKM to be in line with the scope of work to be performed and the fees
expected. In accordance with State Law, the selection of engineers and architects
and other specified professional services must be based upon qualifications rather
than upon bid prices.
This study combines the Traffic Impact work with an air quality study needed to
obtain Federal funding for the Dublin Boulevard Widening project. The work is being
combined to reduce costs, as some of the same traffic model runs are common to both
studies.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the agreement
with TJKM.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION 01" THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH TJKM
FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
(DOWNTOWN DUBLIN TRAFPIC IMPACT PEE STUDY)
WHEREAS, as new or enhanced development occurs in the downtown area,
the traffic levels of service will continue to deteriorate; and
WHEREAS,
due to the increase in traffic, street deficiencies will
occur; and
WHEREAS, a consulting traffic engineer is needed to perform a traffic
study to identify improvements needed based on these deficiencies; and
WHEREAS, an outside consultant is needed to establish a uniform fee
which meets AB 1600 requirements; and
WHEREAS,
TJKM has demonstrated an ability to perform the work;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Dublin does approve the agreement with TJKM to perform a traffic impact fee study
for the downtown area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to execute the
agreement.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of April, 1994.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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THIS AGREEMENT is made at Dublin, California, as of April 11. c.o ~~ 'i. Ol\. ~
CITY OF DUBLIN, a municipal corporation ("City"), and TJKM Transportation f ~ ~c.fu.1-
who agree as follows:
1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant
shall provide to City the services described in Exhibit A. Consultant shall provide said services at the time, place,
and in the manner specified in Exhibit A.
2. PAYMENT. City shall pay Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement at
the time and in the manner set forth in Exhibit B. The payments specified in Exhibit B shall be the only payments
to be made to Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall submit all billings
for said services to City in the manner specified in Exhibit B; or, if no manner be specified in Exhibit B, then
according to the usual and customary procedures and practices which Consultant uses for billing clients similar to
City.
3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth in Exhibit C, Consultant shall, at its
sole cost and expense, furnish all facilities and equipment which may be required for furnishing services pursuant
to this Agreement. City shall furnish to Consultant only the facilities and equipment listed in Exhibit C according
to the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit C.
4. GENERAL PROVISIONS. The general provisions set forth in Exhibit D are part of this
Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency between said general provisions and any other terms or conditions
of this Agreement, the other term or condition shall control insofar as it is inconsistent with the general
provisions.
5. EXHIBITS. All exhibits referred to herein are attached hereto and are by this reference
incorporated herein.
6. SUBCONTRACTING. The Consultant shall perform the work contemplated with resources
available within its own organization and no portion of the work pertinent to this contract shall be subcontracted
without written authorization by the City, except that which is expressly identified in the Consultant's proposal.
7. CHANGES. City may from time to time require changes in the scope of the services by
Consultant to be performed under this Agreement. Such changes, including any change in the amount of
Consultant's compensation which are mutually agreed upon by City and Consultant, shall be effective as
amendments to this Agreement only when in writing.
8. RESPONSIBLE CHARGE. Consultant shall assign a project manager(s) to the project for
the duration of the project. There shall be no change in the Project Manager or members of the project team
without prior written approval by the City. The Project Manager for Consultant shall be Carl Springer.
9. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION. This Agreement shall be administered by LEE S.
THOMPSON (" Administrator"). All correspondence shall be directed to or through the Administrator or his
designee.
10. NOTICES. Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to:
T JKM Transportation Consultants
4637 Chabot Drive Suite 214
P1easanton CA 94588
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Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
Lee S. Thompson
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
P. O. Box 2340
Dublin, CA 94568
Executed as of the day first above stated:
Attest:
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
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CITY OF DUBLIN,
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND SCHEDULE
PER PROPOSAL FOR PROJECT NO. 157-4P DATED APRIL 5, 1994 FROM TJKM (ATTACHED).
Exhibit A
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EXIDBIT B
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
City shall pay Consultant an amount not to exceed the total sum of Thirty six thousand one
hundred dollars ($36,100) for services to be perfonned pursuant to this Agreement and in accordance with the
proposal. Consultant shall submit invoices on a monthly basis based on the cost for services perfonned in
accordance with tasks outlined in the AprilS, 1994 proposal (project No. IS74P).
The total sum stated above shall be the total which City shall pay for the services to be rendered
by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. City shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost
whatsoever incurred by Consultant in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement.
City shall make no payment for any extra, further or additional service pursuant to this
Agreement unless such extra service and the price therefor is agreed to in writing executed by the City Manager or
other designated official of City authorized to obligate City thereto prior to the time such extra service is rendered
and in no event shall such change order exceed twenty. five percent (25 %) of the initial contract price.
The services to be provided under this Agreement may be terminated without cause at any point
in time in the sole and exclusive discretion of City. If the Agreement is terminated by City, Consultant shall be
entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed on such documents and
other materials to the effective date of such termination. In that event, all finished and unfinished documents and
other materials shall, at the option of the City, become City's sole and exclusive property. Consultant hereby
expressly waives any and all claims for damages or compensation arising under this Agreement. Consultant shall
maintain adequate logs and timesheets in order to verify costs incurred to date.
The Consultant is not authorized to perlonn any services or incur any costs whatsoever under
the terms of this Agreement until receipt of a fully executed Purchase Order from the Finance Department of the
City of Dublin.
Exhibit B
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EXHIBIT C
City shall furnish physical facilities such as conference space, as may be reasonably necessary
for Contractor's use while consulting with City employees and reviewing records and the information in
possession of City. The location, quantity, and time of furnishing said physical facilities shall be in the sole
discretion of City. In no event shall City be obligated to furnish any facility which may involve incurring any
direct expense, including, but not limiting the generality of this exclusion, long-distance telephone or other
communication charges, vehicles, and reproduction facilities.
Exhibit C
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EXHIBIT D
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. At all times during the tenD of this Agreement, Consultant shall be an
independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. City shall have the right to control Consultant only
insofar as the results of Consultant's engineering services rendered pursuant to this Agreement; however, City
shall not have the right to control the means by which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement.
2. LICENSES: PERMITS: ETC. Consultant represents and warrants to City that he has all licenses, permits,
qualifications and approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally required for Consultant to practice his
profession. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant shall, at his sole cost and expense, keep in
effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses, permits, and approvals which are legally
required for Consultant to practice his profession.
3. TIME. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement as may be
reasonably necessary for satisfactory performance of Consultant's obligations pursuant to this Agreement.
4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection
with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, his agents, representatives, employees or
subcontractors. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the Consultant's bid.
A. Minimum Scone of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
(1) Insurance Services Office form number GL 0002 (Ed. 1/73) covering comprehensive General
Liability and Insurance Services Office form number GL 0404 covering Broad Form
Comprehensive General Liability; or Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability
coverage ("occurrence" form CO 0001).
(2) Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/78) covering Automobile Liability,
code 1 "any auto" and endorsement CA 0025.
(3) Worker's Compensation insurance as required by the Labor Code of the State of California and
Employers Liability Insurance.
B. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits no less than:
(1) General Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal
injury and property damage. If commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a
general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this
project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
(2) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and
property damage.
(3) Workers Compensation and Employers Liability: Workers Compensation limits as required by
the Labor Code of the State of California and Employers Liability limits of $1,000,000 per
accident.
C. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to
and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such
deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its officers, officials and employees; or the
Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim
administration and defense expenses.
Exhibit D
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D. Other Insurance Provisions. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following
provisions:
(1) General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages.
(a) The City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as insureds
as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of the
Consultant; products and completed operations of the Consultant, premises owned,
occupied or used by the Consultant, or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed
by the Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of the
protection afforded to the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
(b) The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its
officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess
of the Consultant's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
(c) Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage
provided to the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
(d) The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is
made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability.
(2) Worker's Compensation and Employers Liability Coverage.
The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against the City, its officers, officials,
employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the Consultant for the
City.
(3) Professional Liability.
Consultant shall carry professional liability insurance in an amount deemed by the City to
adequately protect the City against liability caused by negligent acts, errors or omissions on the
part of the Consultant in the course of performance of the services specified in this Agreement.
(4) All Coverages.
Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be
suspended, voided, cancelled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty
(30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the
City.
E. Acceotabilitv of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less than
A: VIII.
F. Verification of Coveral!:e. Consultant shall furnish City with certificates of insurance and with original
endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. The certificates and endorsements for each
insurance policy are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf.
The certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the City before work commences.
The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any
time.
H. The Risk Manager of City may approve a variation of those insurance requirements upon a determination
that the coverages. scope, limits and forms of such insurance are either not commercially available or that
the City's interests are otherwise fully protected.
Exhibit D
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5. CONSULTANT NO AGENT. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no authority, express
or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Consultant shall have no authority,
express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind City to any obligation whatsoever.
6. ASSIGNMENT PROHIBITED. No party to this Agreement may assign any right or obligation pursuant to this
Agreement. Any attempted or purported assignment of any right or obligation pursuant to this Agreement shall
be void and of no effect.
7. PERSONNEL. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel to perform services pursuant to this Agreement.
In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of this Agreement, desires the removal of
any such persons, Consultant shall, immediately upon receiving notice from City of such desire of City, cause the
removal of such person or persons.
8. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE. Consultant shall perform all services required pursuant to this Agreement
in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of the profession in which
Consultant is engaged in the geographical area in which Consultant practices his profession. All instruments of
service of whatsoever nature which Consultant delivers to City pursuant to this Agreement shall be prepared in a
substantial, first class and workmanlike manner and conform to the standards of quality normally observed by a
person practicing in Consultant's profession.
9. HOLD HARMLESS AND RESPONSIBILITY OF CONSULTANTS. Consultant shall take all responsibility for
the work, shall bear all losses and damages directly or indirectly resulting to him, to any subconsultant, to the
City, to City officers and employees, or to parties designated by the City, on account of the negligent
performance or character of the work, unforeseen difficulties, accidents, occurrences or other causes predicated on
active or passive negligence of the Consultant or of his subconsultant. Consultant shall indemnify, defend and
hold harmless the City, its officers, officials, directors, employees and agents from and against any or all loss,
liability, expense, claim, costs (including costs of defense), suits, and damages of every kind, nature and
description directly or indirectly arising from the negligent performance of the work. This paragraph shall not be
construed to exempt the City, its employees and officers from its own fraud, willful injury or violation of law
whether willful or negligent. For purposes of Section 2782 of the Civil Code the parties hereto recognize and
agree that this Agreement is not a construction contract. By execution of this Agreement Consultant
acknowledges and agrees that he has read and understands the provisions hereof and that this paragraph is a
material element of consideration.
Approval of the insurance contracts does not relieve the Consultant or subconsultants from liability under this
paragraph.
10. GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by fiscal assistance
from another governmental entity, Consultant shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which City
is bound by the terms of such fiscal assistance program.
11. DOCUMENTS. All reports, data, maps, models, charts, designs, plans, studies, surveys, photographs,
memoranda or other written documents or materials prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement shall
become the property of City upon completion of the work to be performed hereunder or upon termination of the
Agreement. No such materials or properties produced in whole or in part under this Agreement shall be subject
to private use, copyrights, or patent rights by Consultant in the United States or in any other country without the
express written consent of City. City shall have unrestricted authority to publish, disclose (as may be limited by
the provisions of the California Public Records Act), distribute, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, in whole
or in part, any such reports, studies, data, statistics, forms or other materials or properties produced under this
Agreement.
Exhibit D
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~ Transportation Consultan's
April 5, 1994
Mr. Lee Thompson
Director of Public Wodes/City Engineer
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Subject:
Revised Proposal to Conduct a Traffic Impact Fee Study for the Downtown
Area in the City of Dublin
Dear Mr. Thompson:
TJKM Transportation Consultants is pleased to present this revised proposal to conduct a Traffic
Impact Fee (TIP) study for the downtown area in the City of Dublin. We believe that the
combination of our experience in the City of Dublin and the Tri- Valley and our expertise in
conducting traffic impact fee studies makes TJKM the superior choice for this effort. As you know,
we have served as the City's traffic engineer during the past nine years and have previously worked
closely with you and your staff in developing a traffic fee program. We are excited about
continuing to assist the City in this next step of the process to review the nexus between
improvement needs and the TIP (AB 1600) using the Tri-Valley model data, and also to address
the requirements for air quality monitoring (MTC Resolution 2270). 111is revised proposal includes
services added after our meeting today with Mr. Mehran Sepehri in your offices.
The following scopes of services (see Anaclunents "A" and "B") will provide adequate analysis of
the traffic impacts associated with the downtown area to develop a TIP that satisfies the City,
Metropolitan Transportation Commission and State requirements as identified in the Request for
Proposal (RFP).
Study Objectives
Based on our Dublin experience, our evaluation of the City's Request for Proposal. and our
discussion with staffs of Dublin and MTC, the following objectives are presented for this study:
. Identify existing traffic volumes and conditions throughout the downtown area.
. Refine the Tri. Valley Transportation Model by splitting traffic zones and adding
streets in and near the downtown area and updating future land uses based on City
staff input.
. Evaluate the existing and upgraded street system necessary to allow all streets and
intersections to operate at acceptable levels of service based on model forecasted
traffic demands.
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. Through model manipulation and interrogation (select links) determine the amount
of future traffic generated in the downtown area where improvements are required.
. Obtain the costs of the upgraded street system from the City. Calculate the traffic
impact fee for the downtown area.
Prepare a report which satisfies legislative requirements, justifies the recommended
fee and describes related fees in surrounding jurisdictions.
. Conduct an air quality study for the Dublin Boulevard widening project satisfying
MTC Resolution 2270 requirements.
Study Approach
Existing Conditions. Existing traffic conditions will be determined at all key intersections and road
segments in the downtown area (see Figure 1). TJKM has collected p.m. peak hour data at most
of the locations and will augment this with new counts as needed. Machine counts required for the
air quality evaluation will be taken to identify hourly volume variations for at least two days and
to quantify the percentage of trucks.
Land Use and TAZ Refinement. Working with City Planning staff, we will add new zones in the
downtown area with a goal of having at least one zone for each future block. This may need to
be modified depending on the level of detail of the Planning staff land use summaries. This should
result in approximately 25 traffic zones in the non~residential portion of the City bounded by San
Ramon Road, 1.580, and the Alamo Canal. A possible extension of the downtown area (see Figure
1) would capture other existing and future retail uses west of San Ramon Road. Traffic zone
centroid connectors will be carefully located to accurately represent street connections. For
example, Mervyns/paylessl Albensons traffic should be allowed to access the road network on
Dublin Boulevard, Regional Street and Amador Valley Boulevard but not Amador Plaza. TItis level
of detail was not addressed in the existing Tri - Valley Transportation Model and incorrect forecasts
can result.
Future Analvsis. The first model run will use the existing highway network to establish future
baseline conditions and to determine what is needed to make the roadway system petform at
acceptable standards. The primary objective here is to clearly establish the nexus between the need
and cost of transportation service as required by AB 1600. Logical network additions include
committed and partially funded improvements such as the BART access road paralleling Dublin
Boulevard. Other anticipated capacity and safety improvements identified in the RFP will be
considered, and we will be in constant touch with the City staff to make sure there is agreement
with the network proposals and that no "extra" improvements are recommended.
Once the required network improvements are finalized, a second run will be made to test the
effectiveness and to determine how much downtown traffic will use the improved system. A select
link analysis will determine the origin and destination of the traffic using the improvements which
will be used to quantify the proportion of the improvement cost that should be funded by the
proposed TIF.
Fee Calculation. Other sources of income will be investigated that can augment the TIF for the
downtown area. Examples of outside funding include BART's previous contribution toward
downtown improvements (if applicable), ISTEA funds for Dublin Boulevard, outside funds for the
hook ramps, etc. To calculate the final fee, the total unfunded cost of the portion of the
improvements required to serve traffic generated by downtown uses will be divided by the total
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nwnber of peak hour trips. TI1is will yield a dollar cost per peak hour trip that can be applied to
future development when it occurs.
Resolution 2270. TJKM has completed MTC Resolution 2270 Air Quality studies in a nwnber of
locations. We will prepare year 2000 and 2010 forecasts for the Dublin Boulevard project that can
be compared with MTC approved screenline volwnes. The approved volwnes will be evaluated by
Certified Meteorologist Don Ballanti in accordance with his attached scope of services. TJKM and
Don Ballanti have worked together on numerous projects in the past.
Staffing
Traffic Engineering. Chris Kinzel will serve as principal in charge bringing his experience in the
previous TIF study and intimate knowledge of the City and its policies. Carl Springer will serve
as the project manager for this effort with the assistance of Christopher Kinzel. Transportation
Engineer. Resumes of these engineers are attached (see Attachment II A"). Mr. Springer is a
registered traffic engineer with 14 years experience in transportation engineering and traffic impact
studies throughout the Bay Area. Mr. Springer will attend all necessary meetings and public
hearings for this project as described in the work. scope.
Air Qualitv Analvsis. Mr. Don Ballanti, Certified Meteorologist. will conduct the air quality
evaluation in accordance with the attached work scope (see Attachment "B"). Mr. Ballanti has
successfully completed many such evaluations to satisfy WC Ordinance 2270 for project
throughout the Bay Area.
Representative Experience
TJKM has seIVed as the City of Dublin traffic engineering consultant for the past nine years. and
we have conducted hundreds of studies in Dublin and other Tri- Valley cities. TJKM's most recent
experience with TIP studies include the following projects. We encourage you to call the references
noted below.
. Traffic Impact Fee Study. City of Livennore. California - In 1992. TJKM evaluated the
citywide transportation needs for planned development in the City to fonn the basis for
preparing a traffic impact fee. We used the City's traffic model to assess future conditions
on all major roadways and intersections. and recommended improvements to meet minimwn
seIVice levels. Consideration was given to passer-by trips and multiple nips to commercial
areas in making the nexus between the increment of growth in travel activity and the
required improvements. City staff continned the list of improvements needed and estimated
construction costs. Study fmdings showed a total of $54 million in capital improvement
projects was required to seIVe approximately 80,600 new p.m. peak hour trips (an average
of $725 per trip).
Reference: Mr. Dan Smith. City Traffic Engineer, (510) 373-5263
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Traffic Impact Fee Study. City of Half Moon Bay. California - As a follow-up to our
evaluation of the Citywide General Plan Circulation Element. TJKM prepared a fee study
in 1993 to identify funding sources for necessary roadway improvements. The total cost
for each improvement item was estimated along with the responsible shares for the City.
Caltrans and future development. The fees were linked to land use types based on the p.m.
peak hour trip generation. The fmdings identified $6 million in road improvements to be
funded by development for an average $1.590 per trip.
Reference: Mr. Chris Gustin. Planning Director. (415) 726-8250
. Traffic Impact Fee Study. City of Ooverdale. California - TJKM completed a citywide
analysis as part of the General Plan update process to detennine the improvements needed
to support planned growth in this outlying city in Sonoma County. The cost of the planned
infrastructure improvements was linked to the land use types with special consideration
given the preferred development in the downtown area. The findings of the study identified
unit cost fees based on p.m. peak hour trips for each land use category. The average cost
per trip was $1.728.
Reference: Mr. Joe Heckel. Planning Director, (707) 894-2521
Study Fee Estimate
Our recommended worle scope is described in detail in Attachment "A" for your review. The
associated fee of each work task is summarized in Table I (enclosed in a separate envelope) based
on our standard hourly rate charges. This offer is good for 75 days from the date of this letter.
Study Schedule
TJKM is ready to begin work on this study immediately upon selection. After we have received
your notice to proceed. we will begin the data collection and analysis. We expect to deliver the
draft report to you within six weeks. The project manager will attend all meetings as described in
the attached worle scope. The air quality analysis is expected to begin in parallel with the TIP study
and will require approximately six to eight weeks to complete.
We look forward to working closely with you on this project. and we would be pleased to further
explain our capabilities at an oral interview. Please call me with any questions regarding our
proposed worle scope and fee estimate.
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Scope of Traffic Engineering Services
and TJKM Resumes
Task 1
Project Initiation
Task 2
Data Collection and
Existing Conditions
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Scope of Traffic Engineering Services
Transportation Analysis
for Downtown Traffic Impact Fee Study
in the City of Dublin
TJKM will meet with City staff to discuss the specific work products and tasks to
be considered in the traffic analysis. Issues to be resolved during early stages of
the project will be the traffic zone level of detail in the downtown area, the
possibility of expanding the downtown boundary to include Dublin Boulevard west
of San Ramon Road and fmal fonnat of the study report and any other
deliverables.
New traffic volume data for the study locations will be collected by TJKM for the
a.m. and p.m peak hours during the weekdays. Some of the intersection data was
recently collected as part of the annual downtown monitoring report that will be
fmalized this month. Also, machine counts will be taken for at least 48 hours to
identify hourly vehicle and truck volumes at 14 key locations on Dublin Boulevard,
Amador Valley Boulevard, Village Parkway and San Ramon Road.
Studv Intersections
1. San Ramon Road/Amador Valley Boulevard
2. San Ramon Road/DUblin Boulevard
3. Regional Street/Dublin Boulevard
4. Golden Gate DrivelDublin Boulevard
5. Amador Plaza RoadlDublin Boulevard
6. Village Parkway/Dublin Boulevard
7. Village Parkway/Amador Valley Boulevard
8. Village Parkwayrramarack Drive
9. Village ParkwaylBrighton Drive
10. Village ParkwaylDavona Drive
11. Amador plaza/Amador Valley Boulevard
12. Regional Street/Amador Valley Boulevard
13. Clark AvenuelDublin Boulevard
14. Sierra Court/Dublin Boulevard
Additional study locations will be added for future study of the 1-580 westbound
off-ramp to San Ramon Road and key intersections on the new arterial that
connects to the new 1.680 southbound ramps.
TJKM already has a current description of the intersection geometries and traffic
controls for all study intersections for evaluating traffic levels of service. The
existing traffic conditions will be determined by capacity analysis of the study
intersections using the unsignalized and signalized level of service methods
described in the 1985 Highway Capacity Manual. The current performance levels
will be listed to establish a base case condition.
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Task 3
Land Use Data
Task 4
Model Forecasts and
Capacity Analysis
Task 5
Select Link
Analysis
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As requested in the RFP, two new turning movement count boards (16 count units
on one-foot-square masonite boards) will be delivered to the City of Dublin for
future monitoring of traffic volumes.
Additional traffic zones will be created downtown in co-operation with the City
Planning staff. If at least one zone for each future block is provided this should
result in approximately 25 traffic zones in the non-residential portion of the City.
Existing and 2010 land uses will be summarized by the new zones based on data
from the Planning Deparunent. The incremental land use change between 1994
and 2010 will be noted as the basis for calculating the traffic impact fee. For the
remainder of Dublin itself, we will work with the Planning Deparunent to make
enough spot checks to validate the accuracy of the 2010 land use.
An important step to update the model is to carefully locate the zone centroid
cormectors so that traffic in the new zones is directed to the correct street. The
latest Tri-Valley network for the downtown has many inconsistencies of this type.
All present and future downtown streets will be included in the update network.
The new downtown zones and 2010 land use summaries will be used to forecast
traffic volumes with the Tri- Valley Transportation Model (fVTM). The first
model run will use the existing highway network. Peak. hour forecasts will be
analyzed to determine baseline 2010 transportation conditions downtown at the
location noted in Task 2. TJKM has conducted many such investigations using
output from the TVTM, which include making adjustments to correct for base year
model errors. Locations expected to operate with unacceptable levels of services
(below LOS D) will be specifically identified.
Working with City Public Works staff, TJKM will recommend specific network
improvements needed to meet the minimum LOS standard. We would first add
conunitted and partially funded improvements such as the BART access road
paralleling Dublin Boulevard. We would also consider the need for such
anticipated improvements as the Dublin Boulevard widening and the new 1-680
hook ramps. Some anticipated improvements are primarily needed for safety
reasons rather than for capacity reasons. These include the three new signals on
Village Parkway and the signalized westbound off-ramp on San Ramon Road. We
will also examine other 2010 problem locations and recommend and test possible
solutions.
The final list of roadway improvements will be submitted to the City Public Works
Department for their approval and preparation of cost estimates. The list of
improvements will be incorporated into the existing model network, and a second
201 0 forecast will be made. TIle resulting peak. hour traffic conditions will be re~
analyzed by TJKM to ensure that satisfactory performance will be achieved.
The proportion of downtown traffic that will use the improved street system will
be quantified using the traffic model. A select link analysis on each of the new
improvements will be made to determine the origin and destination of the traffic
using the improvement A total of five select link runs are expected. This will
determine what proportion of the cost of the improvement should be funded by the
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Task 6
Calculate Traffic
Impact Fee
Task 7
Study Report
Task 8
Resolution 2270
Air Quality Study
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proposed traffic impact fee and how much will be required to be paid for from
other sources.
In addition, other sources of income will be investigated which can help pay for
"through" traffic and help to defray a portion of the costs that relate to the
downtown fee itself. Examples of such outside funding could include BART's
previous contribution toward downtown improvements (if applicable), ISTEA funds
for Dublin Boulevard, outside funds for the hook ramps, etc.
To calculate the final fee, the total unfunded cost of the portion of the
improvements required to serve traffic generated by downtown uses will be divided
by the total number of peak hour trips. This will yield a dollar cost per peak hour
trip that can be applied to future development when it occurs.
The proposed traffic impact fee would be described in a detailed report indicating
full compliance with AB 1600 and other requirements and comparing the proposed
fee with fees utilized in other cities and counties in and near the Tri-Valley. This
information is readily available. A draft report will be submitted for staff review.
After written comments have been received, TJKM will revise the report for final
submittal to the City staff within two weeks.
TJKM will attend up to four public hearings or meetings as required with
representatives of the Public Wodes and Planning Deparnnents, and the City
Manager's and City Attorney's offices.
TJKM will correspond with Ms. Susan Pultz, Air Quality Coordinator of the MTC
staff to ensure that the traffic issues critical to complying with Resolution 2270 are
satisfied for the air quality evaluation. Given that the Tri-Valley Transportation
Model already has been approved by MTC for air quality evaluations, we will
confirm the study area boundaries, peak hours, and forecast years needed to
adequately evaluate the Dublin Boulevard widening. We expect that both 2000
and 2010 forecast data will be needed for this evaluation which will require
additional model runs beyond the foregoing analysis. Model runs will be needed
both with and without the Dublin Boulevard widening.
The necessary traffic model forecasts will be forwarded to Mr. Don Ballanti, our
subconsultant, for his use in conducting the carbon monoxide analysis (as specified
in Attachment "B"). The air quality evaluation report will be submitted to the City
as a separate work item per that work scope.
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CHRIS D. KINZEL, P.E.
Principal
EDUCATION
M.S. in Transportation Engineering - University of California, Berkeley, 1966
B.S. in Civil Engineering - Fresno State University, 1960
AFFILIA TIONSI ACTIVITIES
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) - Fellow Membership
_ Chairman, Consultant's Council, 1990 and 1991
_ Director, Consultant's Council, 1988 to 1993
- International Director, 1975 to 1977
- Officer, Bay Area Section
- Editor, WesternITE
- Technical Chairman, District 6
- Editorial Chairman, District 6
East Bay Traffic Engineers - Founding Member, initial Chairman
San Joaquin Valley Traffic Coordinating Committee - Founding Member
Lecturer in Traffic Engineering - University of California, University of Santa Clara
Instruction for University of California extension courses ~ "Traffic Safety and Risk Management," "Traffic
Engineering for Technicians." Courses taught at ten locations
Author of "Traffic Studies" chapter of Traffic Engineering Handbook, published by Prentice-Hall, 1991.
Presentation to Transportation Symposium sponsored by Tri-Valley Transportation Council: "Tri~Valley
Transportation: Planning For Future Growth," Dublin, 1990.
Presentations (8) to Chambers of Commerce and civic organizations: "If I Were King -- Solving The Great
Tn-Valley Traffic Jam of 1999," various locations, 1989.
Speaker at Leadership Pleasanton and Leadership Livennore, 1988 and 1989.
Speaker at ITE conferences, seminars and meetings on various subjects in Fresno, Sacramento, San
Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, and San Diego.
Member of Dublin Rotary Club. Club President in 1991-92.
Board Member, Valley Cluistian Center, Dublin.
REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer in California:
Traffic Engineer - Certificate No. 0023
Civil Engineer - Certificate No. 15347
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
1974 - Present TJKM Founding Principal, currently President of Corporation
1971 - 1974 Vice President, Lampman and Associates
1966 - 1971 City Traffic Engineer, Hayward. California
1960 - 1965 Jr. Civil Engineer, Assistant County Traffic Engineer, Fresno Counry
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REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Municipal Traffic Engineering - City Traffic Engineer, City of Hayward in charge of traffic
engineering, design, planning, and maintenance. Consulting Traffic Engineer, City of Dublin. Acting
Traffic Engineer, City of Concord.
Traffic Signals/Systems - In responsible charge of design of over 500 signalized intersections
throughout California Signal responsibilities include signal timing, recommendations on signal systems for
arterials and grid systems, master signal computers and controllers, and multi-agency signal coordination.
Transportation Planning - Managed Freeway Deletion Impact Study, Fremont and periodic updates. Directed
Tri-Valley Transportation Study ('IVTS) for Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville.
Directed TVTS 85, a large scale transportation modeling study of five cities and two counties. Provided
overall direction for circulation element or citywide circulation studies in approximately 25 cities. Directed
areawide transportation studies in six areas. Prepared nuclear evacuation plans in three states. Supervised
preparation of Downtown San Francisco Traffic Plan. Prepared recommendations for new or modified
freeway interchanges at approximately 50 locations throughout California.
Geometric Design - Prepared geometric recommendations for major street improvement projects in
various California locations. Recommendations include lane requirements, storage lane requirements, median
and channelization requirements, access locations, etc. Developed conceptual design of interchanges in
Fresno, Hayward, San Leandro, Union City, South San Francisco, Dublin, Danville, Pleasanton, Brisbane,
Fremont, Newark, Stockton, Livermore, and other locations.
Safety Studies. Directed over 30 citywide studies of high accident locations, control device inventories,
signal evaluations, and related studies. Directed citywide speed zone studies in over one dozen cities.
Traffic Impact Studies - Managed analyses of regional, community, and neighborhood shopping
centers in numerous cities and counties. Analyzed impacts of major development including new towns,
major residential developments, industrial and business parks, and improvements to central business districts.
Directed impact studies of 12 major high rise developments and the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Parking Studies - Directed downtown parking studies. Designed and reviewed parking circulation
layouts for major projects. Analyzed parking and circulation aspects of several college campuses. Directed
over 65 parking demand and shared parking studies for residential, office, hotel, and commercial
developments.
Expert Witness - Served as expert wi mess in traffic safety-related accident court ~ throughout
California Duties include providing opinion on adequacy of traffic systems, preparing declarations, and
giving depositions and court testimony.
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Neighborhood and Community Studies - Served in "mediator" role for numerous studies
involving conflicting viewpoints of neighboring cities, citizen vs. public agency disputes, neighborhood
traffic control issues, and related sensitive projects.
Administration - Serve as President of TJKM Transportation Consultants and direct operations of
Headquarters staff including administrative, financial, and business development areas. Provide guidance to
Branch Managers of TJKM offices in Pleasanton, Sacramento, Fresno, and Santa Rosa Coordinate long
tenn growth and direction of finn.
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CARL SPRINGER, P.E.
Senior Associate
eOUCA TION
M.S. in Transponation Engineering - University of California, Berkeley, 1983
B.S. in Civil Engineering - Washington State University, 1980
AFFILIATIONS/ACTIVITIES
Institute of Transponation Engineers (ITE) - Member
Fonner Planning Commissioner, City of Dublin
Citizens Advisory Committee, Alameda County Transponation Authority
REGISTRATION
Traffic Engineer - Certificate No. 1189
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
1990 - Present TJKM Transportation Consultants
1988 . 1990 Nolte and Associates
1984 - 1988 Omni-Means, Ltd.
1980 - 1984 TJKM Transportation Consultants
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Transportation Planning Studies - Mr. Springer has served as Project Manager for various regional
transportation studies, community master plan studies, traffic impact studies and environmental reviews for
proposed large scale developments. Recent project examples include:
Creekside Community Master Plan Traffic Study - The proposed Creekside project envisioned
over 2,600 residential units on 635 acres of property west of the existing City of Patterson limits.
These units were expected to serve commuters to central valley and Tri-Valley employment centers.
The study assessed the impacts to the arterials, state highways and the adjacent Interstate 5 freeway
to detennine the necessary facilities to adequately serve sulrregional growth. Also, detailed on-site
circulation recommendations were made to reduce traffic intrusion from arterials into the new
neighborhoods and to promote walking and cycling trips as viable travel alternatives.
Dougherty Valley Specific Plan EIR - This site in Contra Costa County covers 5,800 acres and
with up to 11,000 residential units east of the City of San Ramon. The tranSportation evaluation
assessed potential impacts to 49 intersections in five jurisdictions, regional arterial routes, and
portions of the 1-580 and 1-680 freeways. This EIR was for the first major development in Contra
Costa County to come under the Growth Management Program requirement for inter-jurisdictional
mitigation monitoring.
Peabody-Walters Area Master Plan Traffic Study - This 5,850 acre project site east of the City of
Fairfield near the Travis Air Force Base is the next major development area for the City.
Transportation infrastructure under review for the site includes the extension of city arterials, the
construction of a new expressway, and initiating passenger rail service along existing rail tracks that
bisect the area.
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. Villages of Laguna San Luis EIR - In Merced County, Mr. Springer provided technical oversight to
the transportation analysis of the Villages of Laguna San Luis, a new town that would include 15,000
residential units and 4 million square feet of employment uses proposed near the junction of 1-5 and
State Route 152.
Communications Hill EIR - This area is one of the largest remaining undeveloped lands in south
central San Jose. It is bounded by Curtner Avenue, Monterey Road (SR. 92), and Capitol
Expressway. The transportation study analyzed the impacts and benefits of developing 4,000
residential units adjacent to the planned Curtner Avenue light rail station and two future freeways
(Guadalupe Freeway and S.R. 85). Traffic forecasting tools included TRAFFIX for the short. term
traffic impacts the City's TRANPLAN travel demand model for long-term (2000) traffic impacts.
Other Transportation Studies - Mr. Springer had led studies to assist regional transportation
planning agencies in response to recent air quality legislation. Specifically, new monitoring systems for
vehicle occupancy and vehicle miles of travel were developed as noted below.
Fresno County Vehicle Miles of Travel and Vehicle Occupancy Rate Studies - A regional VMT
and VOR monitoring and forecasting system was developed for the Fresno County Council of
Government for their use in complying with the local air district annual reporting requirements. The
VMr system added over 300 sample locations to the existing HPMS data system to refme the VMT
forecasting abilities. Vehicle occupancy surveys were conducted at 20 randomly selected locations to
determine regional VOR. Also, guidelines and methodology were established for future monitoring
by COO staff or consultants.
San Joaquin County Vehicle Occupancy Rate Study - A VOR study was performed for San
Joaquin County Council of Governments to identify current VORs on the regional transportation
system. Samples were taken on freeways, highways and arterials throughout the County based on a
random selection system. User manuals were prepared to assist COG staff in future updating efforts.
Neighborhood Traffic Studies - Project manager for neighborhood traffic studies in the Cities of
Pacific Grove, Pleasanton and San Pablo. These studies typically focused on methods to reduce traffic
intrusion from adjacent arterials that was negatively effecting local neighborhoods. Workshop meetings
were conducted to establish an understanding of the current problems and to discuss options for improving
safety, slowing traffic and reducing volumes. Preferred plans were implemented on a trial basis.
Citywide Traffic Model Studies - Project Manager and Engineer for calibrating travel demand
forecasting models for use in developing citywide circulation plans and required improvements.
Prepared models in the Cities of Brentwood, Ventura, Simi Valley, Folsom, and Fresno. Trained City staff
to operate and update models in Ventura and Simi Valley. Street and intersection improvement plans were
developed for implementation by City staff. Traffic mitigation fee ordinances were subsequently developed
in the Cities of Brentwood and Ventura to aid in funding the needed improvements.
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Transportation Engineer
EDUCATION
M.S. in Transportation Engineering. University of California, Berkeley, 1991
B.S. in Civil Engineering. University of California, Berkeley, 1990
REGISTRATION
Engineer-In~Training - Certificate No. XE077487
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
1991 ~ Present TJKM Transportation Consultants
1990 City of Livermore
1985 - 1989 TJKM Transportation Consultants
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Traffic Impact Studies. Prepared or assisted in the preparation of traffic impact studies for residential,
commercial, and industrial developments in the Cities of San Mateo, Fremont, Livermore, San Jose,
Hayward, Union City, Hercules, and San Leandro. Conducted level of service and queuing analyses for
signalized and unsignalized intersections.
Traffic Signals/Systems _ Prepared preliminary signal timing and coordination plans for the City of
Livermore. Provided signal, signing and sniping design services for the Cities of Fairfield, pleasanton,
Union City, Antioch, Livermore, Hayward, Porterville and San Leandro.
Bikeway Studies _ Performed a comprehensive study of bikeway systems in the City of Livermore,
including citywide inventory, safety analysis, and compilation of a prioritized list of recommended
improvements. Conducted research on bikeway design issues at the University of California at Berkeley.
Speed Surveys - Performed spot studies, modified data-reduction software, and provided signing
recommendations for the Cities of Livermore and Dublin.
Software Development - Created or assisted in the creation of several computer programs for traffic
engineering applications, including speed studies. queuing analysis, transportation network development, safe
speeds for given sight distances, and intersection analysis.
Modeling Studies - Assisted in area-wide transportation modeling projects in the Counties of Contra
Costa and San Joaquin and the City of Milpitas.
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Attachment B
Proposed Scope of Services for Don Ballanti
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Donald Ballanti
Certified Consulting Meteorologist
1424 Scott Street
El Cerrito, Ca. 94530
(510) 234.6087
Fax: (510) 232-7752
March 17, 1994
Chris Kinzel
TJKM Transportation Consultants
4637 Chabot Drive, suite 214
Pleasanton, CA. 94566
Subject: Proposal to Conduct a Resolution 2270 Air Quality Impact
Analysis for the Dublin Boulevard Widening
Dear Mr. Kinzel:
Introduction
Recent court cases regarding the 1982 Bav Area Air Qualitv Plan and
the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments have focussed public interest on
the air quality impacts of transportation proj ects. This has
resulted in the Metropolitan Transportation commission's adoption
of Resolution 2270 which established procedures by which MTC
determines the conformity of the TIP and RTP with the Bay Area Air
Quality Plan, and establishes methods and criteria by which
individual projects may be determined to conform with the Air
Quality Plan. The regional impacts of transportation projects are
determined by MTC during the TIP conformity process. The local
impacts, however, must be determined separately for each individual
project. Any roadway project that increases capacity and involves
any federal funding is subject to Resolution 2270.
The objective of the air quality scope of work is to provide an air
quality analysis that will meet the requirements of MTC's
Resolution 2270. Under Resolution 2270 transportation projects
must demonstrate that, when completed, there will be fewer and less
severe violations of the 8-hour National Ambient Air Quality
Standard for carbon monoxide (9.0 Parts Per Million) than there
would be were the project not built. The guidance document for
Resolution 2270 provides explicit methodologies to be used in
forecasting traffic and in air quality modeling.
Work Scope
The individual tasks to be completed are:
. Confer with MTC staff to clarify the details of the analysis
and methodology for the study.
. Select and identify appropriate receptors (locations where the
model estimates concentrations).
Air Pollution Meteorology. Dispersion Modeling · Climatological Analysis
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Chris Kinzel
March 17, 1994
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. Describe construction impacts and effects on nearby land uses.
. Construct a computer model of the existing site and proposed
project using the CALINE-4 model, and estimate the impact of
the project on local air quality for the I-hour and a-hour
averaging times at identified receptors.
. Identify appropriate background levels of carbon monoxide
using BAAQMD isopleth maps and correction factors.
. Produce tables of projected carbon monoxide concentrations
under worst-case conditions.
.
Discuss the proj ect' s relationship and
criteria for carbon monoxide impacts
resolution 2270.
conformi ty to the
included in MTC'S
. Prepare a technical report summarizing and documenting the
results of the analysis.
. Revise and modify the technical report based on review by the
project sponsor and MTC.
Schedule
The air quality analysis would require about 4 weeks to prepare
from the time that the traffic data is approved by the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission staff.
Qualifications
I have attached a Resume and a list of relevant project experience,
with references, that you my use in your proposal.
I hope that you find this proposal satisfactory. Please call me if
you have any questions.
Sipcerely!,' ,--r-
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Donald Ballanti
certified Consulting Met~orologist
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DONALD BALLANTI
Certified consulting Meteorologist
Project Experience
Interstate SO/Red Top Road Transportation center Air Quality/
Resolution 2270 Analysis. The Interstate 80/Red Top Road
Transportation center would construct a park and ride lot and mass
transit transfer hub on a 6.49 acre parcel located on the north
side of 1-80 between the freeway and Red Top Road within the city
of Fairfield. The proposed project would include a 500-space park
and ride lot, three or four bus bays, several bike lockers, and a
protected canopied passenger waiting area. Bike lockers and
connections to existing bike corridors are included in the scope of
the project. Mr. Ballanti conducted a study of the impacts of new
traffic on local carbon monoxide concentrations as per Metropolitan
Transportation Commission's Resolution 2270.
Client:
city of Fairfield
Department of Public Works
1000 Webster street
Fairfield, CA. 94533
Contact:
Kevin Daughton, Transportation planner
(707) 428-7485
Arata Interchange and Downtown Windsor Interchange Air Quality
Impact studies and Resolution 2270 Analysis, Windsor. These two
recent projects are located in Sonoma County on U. S. 101. Mr.
Ballanti is preparing air quality analysis to meet the requirements
of both CALTRANS and MTC's Resolution 2270. The projects involve
improvements and additions to two freeway interchanges providing
access to the city of Windsor. Mr. Ballanti utilized the CALINE-4
computer model to estimate carbon monoxide at receptors near the
improved interchanges.
Client:
Brelje and Race
Consulting Civil Engineers
5341 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA. 95402
Contact:
Sue Nelson, Project Manager
(707) 576-1322
Marlow Road Air Quality Impact Analysis, city of Santa Rosa. The
Marlow Road widening project in santa Rosa involves improvements to
an existing I-mile stretch of city streets. In order to apply for
federal funding, an air quality impact analysis meeting the
Metropolitan Transportation commission's Resolution 2270 was
required in addition to the analysis contained in the Environmental
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DONALD BALLANTI
certified Consulting Meteorologist
EDUCATION
1976
1971
M.S. in Meteorology, San Jose State University
B.S. in Meteorology, San Jose state University
EXPERIENCE
Consultant to planners, engineers and architects in air quality,
meteorology, climatology and building aerodynamics.
Mr. Ballanti has prepared over 600 climate, air quality impact, and
air quality planning studies. Clients have included government
agencies, private developers, planning and research firms and
transportation engineers. Mr. Ballanti has conducted studies on a
wide range of projects including transportation, mining, housing,
industrial, power generation and recreational projects.
Areas of expertise include meteorological and aerometric monitoring
and data analysis, air quality modeling on the local and regional
scale, dispersion modeling in rough terrain, pollutant source
calculation and physical modeling in a wind tunnel.
Mr. Ballanti has appeared as an expert witness in air pollution for
both the California and Nevada Attorney General's Office.
PUBLICATIONS AND LECTURES
Mr. Ballanti has written several papers and taught classes on the
subjects of microclimate and air quality impacts. Most recently he
was a speaker on the technical aspects of air quality planning on
the county and city level at a CEQA Air Quality Workshop sponsored
by the California Air Resources Board, Caltrans, the Bay Area Air
Quality Management District and other agencies and organizations.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
American Meteorological society
Air and Waste Management Association
Mr Ballanti has
Meteorologist" by
Certification No. 264.
been
the
designated
American
a "certified
Meteorological
Consulting
Society,