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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-08 - AGENDA REPORTS - CITYWIDE MOBILITY PLAN - AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVIC (2)Agenda Item: 7 DATE: January 8, 2019 SUBJECT: CITYWIDE MOBILITY PLAN - AWARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT DEPARTMENT: Public Works PRESENTER: Gus Pivetti RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council: 1. Award a professional services contract to Alta Planning + Design in the amount of $149,956 for the preparation of a Citywide Mobility Plan. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. BACKGROUND The City adopted the Non -Motorized Transportation Plan (NMP) in 2008, which formalized the City's trails plan and created a network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities for recreational use as well as utilitarian trips. The NMP was subsequently updated in 2014 to include annexed areas and a chapter on Complete Streets, the urban design concept that emphasizes streets for walking, biking, and transit access to reduce reliance on private automobiles. The NMP has been instrumental in the City's pursuit of state and local Active Transportation Program funding and has resulted in over $7 million in grant funding used on projects such as Safe Routes to School and the Sierra Highway Pedestrian Bridge, among others. The NMP will be redeveloped and renamed as the Citywide Mobility Plan (Plan) to be in line with current industry standards. The Plan will include a comprehensive review of the NMP and an update with relevant information to include recent annexations, newly completed development projects, and the Vista Canyon Multi Modal Center. In addition, the Plan will address eBikes, bikeshare, and other technological changes underway. The update will include an extensive citywide outreach component and detailed area studies for the communities of Newhall and Saugus, both currently under served by the trail network. Page 1 The Plan will include a socio-economic component to identify alternative transportation strategies to serve as a bridge between the workforce and employment centers. Additionally, the Plan will include a five-year capital improvement program and a prioritized project list, which can be funded using Measure M, a countywide sales tax measure passed in 2016 dedicated to active transportation. On September 20, 2018, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted to PlanetBids. On October 30, 2018, Purchasing opened the bids and found that one proposal was submitted for the City's consideration. The proposal was from Alta Planning + Design, located in Los Angeles. Due to the unusually low number of responses, staff reached out to each of the 54 vendors that received the RFP, inquiring as to the reason(s) they did not submit a proposal. Twelve vendors responded to the inquiry. The three most common reasons are as follows: The vendor was not tracking the City's RFP and was unable to respond The scope of work did not match the vendor's particular area of strength The vendor had a lack of capacity to respond due to their current workload Staff rated the proposal submitted by Alta Planning + Design using the rating criteria established in the RFP, scoring it a 94 out of a possible 100 points. The proposal showed that the firm not only has an excellent grasp of the City's mobility needs, it has a wealth of experience in completing plans of similar size and complexity within the last five years. Therefore, staff recommends awarding a professional services contract to Alta Planning + Design for the comprehensive update/development of the City's Mobility Plan. ALTERNATIVE ACTION Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT Adequate funds were appropriated in expenditure account 14400-5161.001 as part of the Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget process to support the recommended action. ATTACHMENTS Citywide Mobility Plan Proposal (available in the City Clerk's Reading File) Page 2 City of Santa Clarita ( BID # TTP -18-19-14 October 30, 2018 This page intentionally blank C 1 t y W 1 d e 1"Ia1',;ility I Iarf I A11,a I I aiuiii D "ivp,r^[ CITY OF SANTA CLARITA REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INVITATION PROPOSAL # TTP -18-19-14 PROPOSALS ARE DUE BEFORE: 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 The City of Santa Clarita invites sealed proposals for: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Return original of Proposal to Citywide Mobility Plan City of Santa Clarita Purchasing 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120 Santa Clarita, CA 91355-2196 Prices shall be D.D.P. Destination or for the service rendered. Proposer shall honor proposal prices for One Hundred Twenty (120) days or for the stated contract period, whichever is longer. Proposals must include this Proposal form and be signed by the contractor's authorized representative. This signature acknowledges the proposer has read and understands the requirements contained on pages 1 to 26 The last day for questions will be 10:00 AM, Monday, October 8, 2018. Questions should be submitted electronically to: http://www.planetbids.com/portaI ortal.cfm?CompanylD=16840# 6. The contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of any solicitation form not obtained directly from the City. PROPOSER TO READ I have, read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions on all pages of this proposal. The undersigned agrees to furnish the commodity or service stipulated on this proposal as stated above. Company: Alta Planning + Design Name (Print): Greg Maher Company Phone No.: (213) 489-7443 Address: 617 W. 7th Street, Ste. 1103, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Signature: Title of Person Signing Bid: Vice President, as duly authorized PROPOSAL # TTP -18-19-14 2 This page intentionally blank transportation I recreation I innovation October 30. 2018 617 W. 7th Street, Suite 1103 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 489-7443 www.altaplanning.com City of Santa Clarita Purchasing 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 120 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Re: Santa Clarita Citywide Mobility Plan Dear Members of the Selection Committee, Alta Planning + Design (Alta) is pleased to submit this proposal to complete the City of Santa Clarita's Citywide Mobility Plan. Alta is the leading bicycle and pedestrian planning and design firm in California, having developed numerous active transportation plans throughout the state that are based on accepted design standards and engineering best practices. Because of our extensive knowledge of Santa Clarita from working on both the 2008 and 2014 Non -Motorized Transportation Plans and the Santa Clarita Safe Routes to School Plan, the Alta team is ready to hit the ground running. This is beneficial to the City because it means that no time is lost getting up to speed on things and we can immediately start helping the City prepare the Citywide Mobility Plan in the most efficient and timely manner possible. Alta is well positioned to provide the City with a Citywide Mobility Plan that reflects community values, improves pedestrian and bicycle connections to community destinations, and is based on best practices with a focus on implementation. There are several unique benefits the Alta team offers to this project: Unparalleled Active Transportation Plan Experience: Our team includes tested leaders of active transportation planning and project development. Our Project Manager, Ryan Johnson, LCI, understands firsthand the chal- lenges that occur when aligning community values with policies, practices, and projects through his experience working with the City of Santa Clarita and other Southern California jurisdictions. Ryan also brings a range of skills including project management, multimodal master planning, transit access studies, Safe Routes to School program coordination, community outreach, and tactical urbanism demonstrations. Ryan was also the lead grant writer for the City of Santa Clarita's Active Transportation Program Cycle 1 application, and he will lead this Mobility Plan with an eye towards setting the City up to successfully pursue other funding opportunities. Community Engagement: We will listen to the Santa Clarita community and provide a unique plan based on your priorities. Our extensive experience facilitating public meetings with stakeholders, agencies, elected offi- cials, advisory committees, and community and advocacy organizations will help achieve consensus for the plan. The Alta team will organize diverse and innovative outreach activities to achieve demographic represen- tation of the community, and we will create a digital platform where all stakeholders can ask questions, provide feedback, and discuss the future of the plan. The Alta team will balance on -the -ground outreach with virtual engagement. Master Planning with an Implementation Focus: Alta's planning and engineering staff excel at assisting agen- cies with bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure implementation to create active communities. We consider public transit, bicycle, and pedestrian needs in transportation network and priority project development. Our staff have both public and private experience in Southern California, and we are known for turning challenges into opportunities. Principal Engineer Steven Frieson, PE, based in our Los Angeles office, has nearly 25 years of engineering and project management experience, and he will see that active transportation opportunities are fully and realistically developed. transportation I recreation I innovation As Principal -in -Charge, I will oversee the work of the Alta team, guiding effective review and quality control measures. Ryan Johnson, LCI, will manage this project from Alta's Los Angeles office, and has a proven track record of satisfied clients and projects completed on time and within budget. Our staff understands the impor- tance of using context -sensitive, creative solutions to reflect the needs of the City of Santa Clarita. Our team's local understanding and active transportation project experience is unmatched. I look forward to having the opportunity to work together. If you have any questions about our proposal, please contact me at (213) 257-8600 or at samcorbett@alta plan ning.com, or Project Manager Ryan Johnson at (213) 437-3392 or ryanjohnson@altaplanning.com. Alta guarantees that this proposal will remain valid for a period of 120 calendar days. Sincerely, Sam Corbett, Principal -in -Charge Alta Planning + Design transportation I recreation I innovation /4 114, % t " Ft" A. Introduction B. Plan of Study/Scope of Work .................................... 9 C. Schedule .......................................................21 D. Project Management ........................................... 25 E. Personnel, Equipment, and Facilities ............................. 29 F. Sub -Consultants ............................................... 43 G. Statement of Offer and Signature ............................... 43 Appendix: References ............................................ 45 Cost File..........................................[separately sealed] ANN This page intentionally blank transportation I recreation I innovation mam This page intentionally blank transportation I recreation I innovation 1. We Know SaintaIl lrii t We understand that the City of Santa Clarita wants to develop a city-wide mobility plan, which includes an update to the Non -Motorized Transportation Plan (NMP) that was most recently updated in 2014. This project will include a comprehensive review and update of relevant information contained in the existing NMP. Alta worked on the 2008 NMP as well as the update completed in 2014. As such, we are extremely familiar with the NMP and the local issues, challenges and opportunities to active transportation in the City of Santa Clarita. For example, the City has an extensive recreational trail network that is the envy of many of its Southern California peers. However, the on -street bikeway network still has a number of gaps and some neighborhoods are not very well served by the City's active transportation network. In fact, some neigh- borhoods, such as Saugus, have actually opposed the planned active transportation routes due to concerns about privacy. In our experience, it is possible to win these neighborhoods over to actually support active transportation improvements but it requires a well - orchestrated and executed outreach and engagement campaign to do so. We will listen to the Santa Clarita community and provide a unique plan based upon your priorities. Our extensive experience facilitating public meetings with stakeholders, agencies, elected officials, advisory committees, and community and advocacy organi- zations will help achieve consensus for the Citywide Mobility Plan. The Alta team thoroughly embraces the public engagement side of active transportation The Alta team thoroughly embraces the public engagement side of active transportation projects and understands that a tailored and unique approach must be taken to get the most out of our public outreach efforts in Santa Clarita. C 1t;/W1C�C, 1"Ia1',;ilit,i I Irir I A11,a I I aiuiii D "iJ[ projects and understands that a tailored and unique approach must be taken to get the most out of our public outreach efforts in Santa Clarita. Whenever possible, we will coordinate our outreach events with existing events or organizations as this helps to get a better turnout and a more robust and representative collection of public input and feedback to shape the planning process. In developing our public outreach approach, we propose to use a mix of more tradi- tional and dynamic approaches to ensure that we reach a diverse mix of city residents and employees. Throughout the outreach process, we will also work closely with key project stakeholders such as the Bike Task Force, health, safety, and walking and bicycling advocacy groups so that they have the opportunity to shape the development and direction of the plan. We will provide all outreach materials in both English and Spanish. The City of Santa Clarita has been under considerable growth pressure, particularly in recent years. Between 2000 and 2016, the City's population growth rate was 45.3 percent (county average was 7.6 percent). During that period, the population increased by 68,480 to reach a citywide population of 219,611 in 2016. The City is the third largest city in Los Angeles County and is still growing. This rate of growth puts considerable pressure on all citywide infrastructure, especially on the transportation network of streets and roads, as it's just not possible to build one's way out of congestion. However, this growth also provides a great opportu- nity to build out the active transportation network to provide the community with alternatives to traveling by motor vehicle, and ultimately provide a more resil- ient and sustainable transportation system to Santa Clarita. 1. We Know Ifs t the ii t is Loolking For Having worked extensively in Santa Clarita before, we know that the City places a high value on quality of life issues such as having a good network of parks, open spaces and trails. We also know that Santa Clarita is known for its strong sense of community but is also made up of the four communities of Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus and Valencia, each of which has its own separate identity and sense of place. Valencia, as a planned community built by the Newhall Development Company, is fortunate to have an extensive network for pedestrian pathways (known as paseos) which makes it relatively easy to travel between neighborhoods via active modes. N There are a number of issues and constraints with developing a comprehensive active transportation network as shown on the map below. A key element of the plan will consist of refining and prioritizing a comprehensive active transportation network to address the current gaps in the existing network. G�.d Since the original NMP was developed in 2008, the City has demonstrated a strong commitment to imple- mentation as there were 35 miles of off-street paths and 30 miles of on -street bicycle lanes as of the 2014 NMP update. As recognition for its efforts, the City has been recognized by the League of American Cyclists as a Bicycle Friendly City at the bronze level in both 2007 and 2015. Now in 2018, the City is committed to taking the next step in improving its active transpor- tation network by developing the Citywide Mobility Plan. A key element of the plan will consist of refining and prioritizing a comprehensive active transportation network to address the current gaps in the existing active transportation network. The Citywide Mobility Plan will also address recent changes in the transportation landscape in Santa Clarita in recent years, including the following: • First/Last Mile Planning: Improving access to transit via active modes is a great way to reduce GHG emissions, increase transit ridership and increase physical activity among the City's population. • Measure M Funding: With the passage of this county -wide sales tax measure in 2016, a dedicated funding stream was created for active transporta- tion which creates unprecedented opportunities for improving conditions for walking and biking. • Recent Annexations: Santa Clarita has a history of annexations and with recent annexations, it will be important to look at these new parts of the City to determine what types of active transportation facili- ties are warranted. • New Bike Share Program and Proliferation of E -Bikes: With a new bike share system planned to launch in the near future, it will be vital to assess the implications of the bike share system for the active transportation network. The proliferation of e -bikes in recent years also have a number of implications for the active transportation network—potential for longer bike trips, more people riding, and a "flat- tening of the hills" since people can rely upon the battery power to ascend hills with greater ease. • Relocation of Via Princessa Metrolink Station: the Via Princessa Metrolink station, which has been serving the Santa Clarita Valley for more than 20 years, will be moving to Vista Canyon, adjacent to a mixed-use transit -oriented development. This plan- ning effort will provide an opportunity to assess the active transportation connections to the rail station. C 1 t y W 1 d e 1"Ia1',;ility I lair I A11,a I I aiuiii D "inp,r^[ • Demographic, Housing Supply and Technology Changes: There have been numerous changes with demographics and housing supply in Santa Clarita that warrant a refresh of the active transportation network. Furthermore, there have been a number of technology -driven changes in the transportation network in recent years, including Transportation Network Companies (e.g., Lyft and Uber) and micro - mobility modes including e -scooters, dockless bike share, electric skateboards and similar devices. The Citywide Mobility Plan will provide a great oppor- tunity to assess all of these recent changes and to determine how the active transportation network needs to change to be responsive to these changes. a We Have the Experience Alta is California's leading active transportation plan- ning firm, and we bring a combination of local knowl- edge, leading active transportation design expertise, and experience with innovative public outreach approaches to create state-of-the-art and implemen- tation -focused plans. Our approach to active trans- portation planning integrates expert planning, urban design, engineering, innovative outreach approaches, modeling, public health, and land use to create safe and vibrant walking environments that encourage people to choose walking for transportation and recreation. Alta has completed both the 2008 and 2014 NMPs for the City of Santa Clarita, which provides us with consid- erable institutional knowledge and on -the -ground experience regarding the City. Alta also worked with the City on their 2009 Safe Routes to School Plan. This is beneficial to the City because it means that we can hit the ground running with helping the City prepare the Citywide Mobility Plan in the most efficient and timely manner possible. In addition to these three projects with the City, we have also completed the following projects which are highly relevant to this project: • Las Virgenes-Malibu Regional Bicycle Master Plan • Castaic Multi -Use Trails Master Plan • LA Metro Active Transportation Strategic Plan • LA County Bikeway Master Plan • Metro First/Last Mile Strategic Plan • Rancho Cucamonga Circulation Master Plan for Bicyclists and Pedestrians • San Gabriel Valley Active Transportation Strategic Plan M tEN Founded over 20 years ago, Alta helped define the field of bicycle and pedestrian planning. Our talented staff have dedicated their careers to the continued advancement of transportation that stretches beyond moving people and freight to addressing environ- mental sustainability, public health, economics, and congestion. Alta's interdisciplinary team of specialists practices at the intersection of mobility, placemaking, and technology to foster active, healthy, and resilient places to live, work play, and learn. Alta works with communities to provide opportuni- ties for people to choose bicycling and walking for recreation and transportation. We have developed bicycle and pedestrian plans for over 500 jurisdic- tions throughout the United States and led the devel- opment of the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide and the recently released FHWA Small Town and Pural Multimodal Networks Guide. Our planning process includes extensive field work on bicycle and on foot, engaging residents and stakeholders through tours and outreach activities, and documenting existing conditions and needs through easily -readable maps, photographs, and narrative discussion. Other key tasks include developing short- and long-term project and program recommendations, identifying traditional and innovative funding strategies, preparing development code language to leverage improvements through new development, and developing implementation plans to clearly map where communities should focus their investments first. Alta provides our clients with analysis tools custom- ized to help understand active transportation connec- tivity, demand, health, and safety needs. Alta has developed models to estimate who is likely to bike or walk and why, analyses that help capture and convey the benefits of active transportation investments to health and the economy, and visualization techniques that help convey all of this technical analysis in a clear and compelling fashion. From our advancement of the national bicycle and pedestrian count program and a standardized method for estimating active trans- portation demand to our cutting-edge suitability and economic impact analyses, we are committed to providing our clients with the most advanced active transportation analytics tools available. SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS Alta has completed safety studies and safety improve- ment projects throughout the United States and the world. Our experience ranges from studies commis- sioned by local, state, and federal transportation agencies (e.g., bicycle/pedestrian issues with round- abouts), to planning and design projects addressing site-specific safety challenges for non -motorized users. Our staff are well -versed in safety standards and guidelines, and offer innovative solutions to address common and unique safety challenges. RECREAT110NAL TRAIIL AND PATHWAY FACIILIITIIES AND SYSTEMS Alta is well established as the nation's leading firm specializing in the planning and design of recreational trail and pathway facilities and systems. We provide services ranging from master plans to construction documents. Alta is experienced with addressing both technical and community challenges. We minimize impacts in sensitive environmental and constrained areas and develop systems that serve diverse trail user groups. We work to make sure that users are well -served and conflicts and impacts are avoided. We couple our experience with on- and off-street trail plans so that recreational trail systems connect well with the on -street active transportation networks. This makes the trail system easily accessible via bicycle or on foot, reducing the need for parking at trailheads. Alta provides complete planning services, including planning, design, alternatives analysis, environmental documentation, property acquisition strategies, main- tenance and management plans, and funding strate- gies. This full service approach means that our system plans address construction challenges and define actionable next steps. NEW MOBIILIITY In a world of fast -changing technology, Alta is leading the way in building active, healthy, and connected communities. Through robust civic engagement, new tools, applied research and thoughtful planning, we are helping communities harness technology bene- fits while managing risks. Alta's New Mobility Group consists of experts in transportation, technology, urban design, city planning, economic analysis, car/bike share systems, transit, roadway design, and bicycle/ pedestrian planning and design. The fast pace of inno- vation requires new approaches and Alta is helping communities explore the right technologies that coor- dinate active transportation, transit, and new mobility options. We recognize the value of both cutting edge and traditional "low tech" approaches centered on users and community needs. C 1t;/W1C�C, 1"Ia1',;ilit,i I Irir I A11,a I I aiuiiiD moi""iJ[ FUNDVNG ASSIIS ANCE Alta staff can complete a range of tasks for projects and plans that include comprehensive funding strategies, accurate cost estimation, maintenance and manage- ment plans, and property acquisition strategies. Alta staff have assisted jurisdictions across the country in winning over $250 million in grant and project funding. Funding sources range from federal TIGER/BUILD grants to state, regional, local, and private sources. Community and stakeholder outreach is an impor- tant part of increasing acceptance of new technolo- gies and helping people understand their benefits and how they work. Alta gathers stakeholder input at all stages to develop a consensus on priorities and address concerns of the community, state and local staff, researchers, and industry leaders. Alta's system- atic and documented approach provides transparency and creates innovative solutions. Our outreach process is inclusive, interactive, and productive, and we can provide for translation and interpretation if needed to make sure that all members of the community have a voice. Alta's professionals are trained in charrette facil- itation and they are experts at listening to the public and conveying technical issues in a clear and exciting manner. New mobility options can enhance transportation reliability and safety, provide alternatives to single occupancy vehicle trips, create better, cleaner, cheaper ways to deliver goods, and expand system capacity while minimizing costly roadway expansion. Alta's New Mobility Group offers a unique combination of traditional multimodal expertise with specific expertise in pilot projects, bike share, transit, and mobility hubs. u This page intentionally blank transportation I recreation I innovation M r„ This page intentionally blank transportation I recreation I innovation r is The following approach to the Scope of Services is based upon our understanding of the City's needs and our experience with successfully completing other mobility plans. To manage a project effectively requires excellent communication skills so that each team member has a common expectation of the project outcome. Alta's Project Manager, Ryan Johnson, LCI, will lead the team to establish a project schedule, objectives, and vision for the overall development of the Citywide Mobility Plan process. The tasks identi- fied below are organized per the RFP. Task 0: Project Management Throughout the project duration, Alta will provide management leadership to keep the project on schedule and within budget. In addition to the following subtasks, we describe our overall project management philosophy and approach in Section D of this proposal. SUBTASK .1® REGULAR COORDINATION TI Throughout the planning process, Ryan Johnson, Alta's Project Manager, will be in regular contact with the City's project manager. This will include regular e-mails, telephone calls, and written documents. Alta will write quick takeaways from any calls or meetings. In addition to prepared agendas, meeting notes, these quick takeaways will cover discussion items and will include a list of follow-up tasks and the responsible party for each task. This communication protocol will be established at the kick-off meeting, and Alta leadership will work with City staff to identify a best time for a standing bi-weekly coordination call/meeting. Ongoing prog- ress meetings will cover budget or schedule issues and include time to prepare for task deliverables. A one- hour call will be held bi-weekly to maintain continuity, in addition to bi-monthly in-person status meetings. Alta will provide notes from meetings and action items showing responsible parties. Output: • 20 bi-weekly coordination calls • 5 bi-monthly in-person meetings • Meeting agendas • Meeting notes • Summaries of phone calls, emails, and other contacts C 1 t y W 1 d e 1"Ia1',;ility I lair I A11,a I I aiuiii "inp,r^[ SUBTASK .MONTHLY INVOICING AND REPORTING Alta will provide monthly invoices that include a Progress Report summarizing the status of project tasks. Output: • Monthly invoices and progress reports Task A: Initial Meetings and Visioning The success of this Mobility Plan initiative depends largely on the initial visioning exercise and early team meetings. We will coordinate with the City and other key partners to set up an effective working relation- ship, while planning for a robust public participation effort. SUBTASK A.I. CONDUCT INITIAL "KICK-OFF" MEETING As soon as possible following award of the contract, Alta staff (up to two individuals) will meet with staff from Santa Clarita's Traffic and Transportation Planning group to reach an agreement on project details (scope, schedule, and key deliverables). We will utilize this meeting to define the City's long-term vision for mobility, and we will also identify transpor- tation network gaps and other significant barriers to reaching the City's mobility goals. Alta will prepare an agenda and send it to the invitees prior to the meeting; we will also prepare meeting notes and send around to participants, with action items highlighted. Prior to the kick-off meeting, Alta will provide the City with a Data Needs Memo outlining the key data, GIS shapefiles, and documents needed to begin our anal- ysis work. At a minimum the City shall provide Alta with information on existing pedestrian, bicycle, trail, skateboarding, equestrian, and transit facilities in Santa Clarita. Included in this set of data are the location of existing sidewalks, handicap access ramps, enhanced crossings, existing and previously planned bikeways and multi-use/shared-use paths, bicycle parking, and transit routes and stops. Additionally, we will request recent pedestrian and bicycle collision data, as well as previously conducted counts of pedestrians, people bicycling, and riding transit. At the kick-off meeting, Alta will organize and lead a tour of a range of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit infra- structure in the city. We regularly lead walking and It bicycling audits, so we can set up the tour to run like a technical assessment if desired by the City Project Manager. We will coordinate with the City Project Manager to determine if the tour is done on foot, by bicycle, via bus, or using a combination of these modes. (If done via bicycle and/or bus, the City shall be responsible for securing bicycles and/or vehicles.) Output: Kick-off meeting (including agenda and meeting notes) Data Needs Memorandum Tour of active transportation and transit infrastructure SUBTASK A.2. DEVELOPPUBLIC PARTICIPATIONPLAN Alta will develop a Public Participation Plan that estab- lishes the objectives for all outreach and engagement activities and establishes a schedule for events. Broad- based, continuous community input will be critical to developing an effective Mobility Plan. Our team will draw upon our decades of experience conducting outreach and marketing related to transportation planning and active transportation. We will work with City staff and stakeholders to develop a strategy for community outreach. We will focus on engaging and empowering disadvantaged community residents, especially minorities, limited English -proficiency households, zero -vehicle households, seniors, resi- dents with disabilities, single -parent families, and rent - burdened households. The Alta team has experience generating excitement around planning projects through the use of creative branding and outreach methodologies. We will create an inventive, yet accessible "brand" for the plan that will increase local recognition and familiarity with the project. The Alta team will utilize this "brand" for all of the flyers, informational sheets, presentations, and online presence for the Mobility Plan. This marketing will also be carried onto flyers (one for each outreach event) and other materials to be used in the outreach campaign to promote greater support for the project, potentially attracting a greater diversity of people at community workshops. The Alta team has multiple native Spanish speakers among its staff and can cover translation in this language in-house. Alta will work with a translation service to translate public notices into other languages, if desired, for the public work- shops. For meetings, Alta will work with the City and community partners to ensure language is not a barrier i Alta's participatory planning process includes extensive field work on foot and .bicycle, engaging residents and stakeholders through walking tours and targeted "pop-up` workshops, and documenting information with easily -readable maps, photo simulations, and infographics. to participation. Meetings will be publicly noticed to seek to obtain maximum attendance. Public notices will be in English and Spanish at a minimum, and any other desired languages, to reflect the specific diver- sity of the City. "Pop-up" outreach provides an opportunity for members of the community to learn about the Project and provide input. Many residents and business owners may not attend traditional meetings or be available to attend meetings. Promotion of the project at venues such as farmers markets, community festivals, school and church events, or along popular trails extend the profile of the project to more members of the commu- nity. We will attend and engage community members at up to four (4) community events (such as the Gran Fondo) to augment and complement two (2) tradi- tional community workshops that will take place at locations chosen by the City. Two of the four pop-up outreach setups will occur specifically in Saugus and Newhall (Tasks E and F). We will use posters and surveys to gather information from the public, either at a stationary booth or at a strategic location "on the street". This Plan will also gather general public input through web -based interactive mapping (crowdsourcing) and survey tools. Web and mobile based tools can be very effective in engaging segments of the population like millennials, and they add an option for "virtual" meet- ings for those who cannot attend other workshops, but technology cannot be relied on as our sole outreach tool. We will develop one (1) online survey to ask stake- holders about current transportation habits; barriers to walking, bicycling, skating, or using other non - motorized modes; what improvements would make them want to walk, bike, roll, or use transit more often; and key destinations in the City. This survey could also be printed and brought to in-person community work- shops. We will also create a project -specific website (Task 3.2) with functionality to post Plan updates, provide community input opportunities, and host an interactive mapping tool where stakeholders can draw recommendations and comment on others' sugges- tions. (See httr)://www.letsbikeoakland.com/survev/#/ for a current live example of an interactive input map.) Alta will utilize this information to inform the assess- ment of existing conditions, attractors and generators, network development, and project prioritization. We frequently, and currently, work with regional agen- cies and jurisdictions, so we understand the impor- tance of making regional net work connections in Los Angeles County and beyond. To establish connectivity vh/wI , 1I'laP;111ty Irir Alta I I �uilFrdd i � �in�r^� Alta's graphic designers have decades of experience in collateral design and large-scale production, much of it focused on transportation projects and programs. They have produced multiple campaigns aimed at engaging multi- lingual communities. across travel modes and continuity throughout the region, we will coordinate with staff from neighboring jurisdictions and agencies, which may include: • City of Los Angeles • County of Los Angeles • Local School Districts • Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) • Metrolink • Caltrans no ,'!i .r `raI,[ � ,Irn! � I A11, a I a I I I I i I I Output: • Public Participation Plan • Unique project branding • One (1) flyer for each community outreach event being led by Alta • Up to four (4) pop-up outreach events and up to two (2) traditional community meetings • Online and print survey • Interactive project website and online mapping tool Task B: Vision, Goals, and Objectives The City of Santa Clarita has previously formulated a Vision, Goals, and Objectives regarding non -motor- ized transportation, but it is prudent to revisit these occasionally as the larger mobility context (including technology, economic factors, stakeholder needs, and other City and regional policies and plans) changes. SUBTASK B.1: REVIEW AND UPDATE GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES Based on the initial discussion with the project team at the kick-off meeting, Alta will update the City's mobility vision, goals, and objectives. We will review the two previous Non -Motorized Transportation Plans and progress in implementing those plans to recom- mend revisions/updates that will bring the City up to the cutting edge of transportation planning and design. Following a review of relevant City policies and plan- ning documents (Subtask B.2) and given our knowl- edge of national trends in transportation, Alta will also review the series of performance measures that have been identified by the City in past planning efforts to determine if any should be added, deleted, or revised to better conform with the City's goals. For instance, metrics might be added that track progress towards socioeconomic equity in mobility and access. We might also recommend that the City continue to use scorecards from the national Walk Friendly and Bicycle Friendly Communities programs as an ongoing measure of success. These suggested changes will be summarized in a memo to the City project team. Output: • Memo summarizing recommended updates to the Vision, Goals, Objectives, and Performance Measures WE SUBTASK B.2: REVIEW EXISTING CITY POLICY AND PLANNING UJ To better understand the policy and planning environ- ment, Alta will review relevant City and regional docu- ments, plans, policies, or studies that may influence the Mobility Plan. These include documents already completed, such as the City's General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements, relevant Specific Plans and Community Plans, and Metro's Active Transportation Strategic Plan. Alta will also review studies and planning efforts currently underway, including the Systemic Safety Analysis and the Transit Division's update of the Transportation Development Plan. We will utilize GIS -based demographic, economic, and collision data from these two sources when updating the Existing Conditions section of the Non -Motorized LEGEND rvuP DATA souRc[ TRAILS DESTINATIONS+ -E1, counwTail BOUNDARIES E—m,useS= aT yT,.,l ❑P, as 1��US E11,1 pan, °�oolls yT CafomaPmlanadAma=o unr, � 1 � �a �a�==Pds ��� .,.�kA.. -1,o�a m� o= 9 DMR Pm,o=ed Re�,ea,�o�al T,a'l maw ,aPla2 C of Sa- Van,u,ao u°H C!wol���ag�,m. wo BII<EWAYS 8 o Miles z Alta uses a number of GIS -.based tools to help communities understand and select .bicycle and pedestrian facilities and corridors. Transportation Plan (Task C) and the Socioeconomic and Demand Analysis in this current Mobility Plan (Task D). City staff will identify documents for review and provide the Alta team with a review copy if the docu- ment is not available electronically. Alta will store and organize any gathered data and documents so that it can easily be returned to the City at the end of the project. Output: Existing and In -Progress Plan and Policy Review Summary Task C: Existing Non -Motorized Plan Update The transportation landscape in Santa Clarita and the surrounding region has significantly changed in just the few years since the last Non -Motorized Transportation Plan update in 2014. Alta will update the existing Non -Motorized Plan content to reflect current trends in active transportation funding, planning, design, and other considerations. NON-MOTORIZEDSUBTASK C.1: UPDATE OF THE I PLAN UJ Alta will begin by integrating recently completed and ongoing transportation planning efforts into the current Mobility Plan process. Among these are the recent Safe Routes to School Plans and the Transportation Development Plan. We will also make sure the Non -Motorized Transportation Plan's policy framework and recommendations are revised to reflect new methods of evaluating transportation impacts that are prescribed by Senate Bill 743 (i.e., methods that should theoretically encourage more infill devel- opment projects, public transportation utilization, and increases in walking and bicycling), and new transpor- tation services and technologies such as dockless bicy- cles, electric scooters, and transportation networking companies (e.g., Uber and Lyft). Alta will review and update the Existing Conditions and Needs Analysis sections of the Non -Motorized Transportation Plan to account for recent land annexa- tions by the City of Santa Clarita, physical and non - infrastructure accomplishments since the completion of the past two Plan updates, and more current colli- sion data (as provided in the ongoing Systemic Safety Analysis). The infrastructure recommendations arising C 1 t y W 1 d e 1"Ia1',;ility I lair I A11,a I I aiuiii D "inp,r^[ from the Systemic Safety Analysis will be incorporated into an updated Recommended Improvements section of the Mobility Plan. Alta will complete a Levels of Traffic Stress (LTS) anal- ysis for the bikeway network, ranking streets from low stress (LTS 1, suitable for children) to high stress (LTS 4, suitable only to "strong and fearless" bicyclists). Alta uses a simple, hierarchical approach to network coding (instead of trying to collect every data item for each road segment), limiting the data and time required to score the network. We focus additional data collec- tion on an element of the network that is often most stressful for bicyclists and pedestrians—the intersec- tions. Our analysis will illustrate how stress barriers (e.g., challenging crossings) can create areas with poor to no connectivity and islands along what otherwise appear to be low stress roadways. We will identify the low stress "catchment areas" for major attractors including transit and rail stations, schools, shopping destinations, regional parks, and others. Output: Updated chapters of the previous Non -Motorized Transportation Plan, including Existing Conditions, Planning and Policy Context, Needs Analysis, and Recommended Improvements sections Levels of Traffic Stress analysis SUBTASK C.2: IDENTIFICATION OF NEW PEDESTRIAN ANI Y L RIDERUJ LOCATIONS The City has gathered pedestrian and bicycle rider counts at several locations across Santa Clarita in recent years. During the course of this Citywide Mobility Plan, however, we may determine there is a need for further pedestrian and bicycle rider counts at key locations. We will assist the City in identifying locations in need of new or updated count information, while recommending a methodology that will best meet the needs of the City while remaining aware of cost considerations. Alta will coordinate with the City to decide on a preferred methodology, such as auto- mated in -pavement tube counters, mounted cameras, or manual screenline and/or intersection tallies using methods from the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project (which Alta developed). We will recommend a methodology that ensures the collection of data on all non -motorized users, such as skateboarders, people using scooters, wheelchair users, and equestrians. �. �o„ W , 4 ........ ... Alta assisted the City of Oakland with a comprehensive update to their Bicycle Master Plan's vision, goals, and policies. With a strong focus on equity, Alta established a methodology for measuring the quality and connectivity of bikeways in disadvantaged communities. This methodology was .based on performance measures relating to access to job centers, access to groceries, and other relevant criteria. The City is responsible for actually paying for and/ or conducting the counts. The counts will provide additional pre- and post -evaluation data to assist the City in measuring the effectiveness of the Active Transportation Network as it is eventually built out. Output: • List of locations and methodology for conducting additional pedestrian and bicycle rider counts Task D: Socioeconomic and Demand Analysis Understanding that active and public transporta- tion modes are particularly important to underserved members of the community, we will analyze the socio- economic conditions in the Santa Clarita Valley and estimate the demand for more and better mobility options—especially those which will benefit disad- vantaged populations. These analyses will assist the project team in identifying and prioritizing potential infrastructure projects. SUBTASK D.I. CONDUCT SOCIOECONOMIC LY I Alta will gather socioeconomic and demographic data from publicly available sources and conduct an analysis to identify disadvantaged populations and/or neigh- borhoods using definitions and methods described in the latest California Active Transportation Program Guidelines. Potential criteria include CalEnviroScreen scores, household income, vehicle ownership rates, and other relevant Census data. Additional data inputs will be determined based on conversations with the City project team and availability. WA Following the analysis, Alta will recommend strat- egies for including disadvantaged communities and neighborhoods in the planning process. Using existing branding guidelines to be provided by the City, Alta will provide an infographic summarizing the Socioeconomic Analysis and recommendations. For budgetary purposes, Alta assumes the infographic will include up to eight (8) facts/statistics that will fit on one side of an 8.5 x 11 page. Design includes two rounds of review (1 draft and 1 final). Output: • One(]) infographic summarizing the Socioeconomic Analysis and ensuing recommendations SUBTASK D.2. CONDUCT SOCIOECONOMIC LY I Alta will gather land use data to analyze key origins and destinations of where people live, work, play, shop, go to school, and access transit (residential neighbor- hoods, schools, shopping centers, public buildings, major employment centers, etc.) This information is compiled into a composite citywide profile that identi- fies areas of high pedestrian and bicycling potential. Alta will use existing trip data and the results of the demand analysis to provide estimates of existing bicycle and pedestrian trips. Once the proposed bicycle and pedestrian networks are determined, Alta will deter- mine projected increases in bicycling and pedestrian activity as a result of the Plan's implementation. Output: • Demand Analysis • Estimates of existing and projected pedestrian and bicycle trips Task E: Area Wide Assessment of the Saugus Community Due to a variety of physical or political barriers, the Saugus community is lacking key active transportation connections to the City's larger cycling and pathway network, especially around Central Park. The following task aims to provide connectivity solutions for Saugus. SUBTASK E.1: ASSESS EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAUGUS Alta staff (up to 2) will lead a walking audit with City staff and a few local stakeholders (to be identified by City staff) to allow us to make a detailed assessment C 1t;rfnr�[^ "I C9 r;llll,i I Irl[ I A11,a I I aiuilI """,i j[ of the Saugus community, especially near Central Park, to identify potential trail routing options to make connections to the Santa Clara River Trail to the south and along Bouquet Canyon Road and Bouquet Creek to the north. After identifying potential connection routes, Alta will prepare a conceptual alignment plan and up to four (4) cross-sections for review by City staff. We will create one (1) photosimulation/rendering of a recommended improvement, to be selected by the Client. We will also recommend improvements to Central Park (e.g., rest areas, bicycle parking, wayfinding, repair stations) that would create a Trail Hub for users of the surrounding bikeways and paths. These improvements will be shown in a concept map. aN MORE SAFER LONGER SLOWER v%'"tG� REASONABLE �N��i PEDESTRIAN FOR VEHICLE EMERGENCY i°✓NA' SPEEDS hdf BUFFER 14' BICYCLISTS TRAVEL TIME 0 RESPONSE Byhaving onetravel lane Pedestrians are shielded Dedicated bicycle lanes Becausethe addition of a Anarrow travelway at atmid-block,the most from motor vehicletraffic encourage moretimid bicycle lanewill replace mid block makes it careful drverswlll control by a bicycle lane, parking, cyclists, leeryof right-hand turn lanes at more difficult for speeds through and street furniture competing with motor intersections, motor ambulances and other downtown, which will also allowing the sldewalkto vehicle traffic, to bicycle vehlcletravel times will emergency vehicles to help reduce the outdoor feel safer and more for everyday trips and for be increased as through navigate around from passing comfortable for people of exercise and recreation. traffic shares a lane with yielding vehicles. vehldvel es. all ages. vehicles turning right. Alta uses a combination of rendering techniques, such as photo -simulations and plan view drawings to help visualize proposed changes and communicate benefits and potential compromises to the public. Output: Concept Plan, Cross -Sections (up to 4), and Photosimulation/Rendering (1) SUBTASK E.2. CONDUCT PUBLIC OUTREACH SPECIFICALLY FOR UGU Following City staff selection of one or a few poten- tial connection routes in Saugus, Alta will develop outreach presentation materials and conduct outreach at one (1) community event or location in Saugus. The format of the outreach event/meeting will be deter- mined in coordination with City staff and included in the Public Participation Plan. Up to two (2) Alta staff will attend the outreach event. If requested by the City staff, at least one (1) Spanish -fluent Alta staff person will attend. City staff will be responsible for securing a meeting location. Community feedback will be considered when making any revisions to the draft concept plan. Output: Outreach materials showing potential connection routes in Saugus One (1) community outreach event, with up to two (2) Alta staff, in Saugus (apart from any general public meetings/events from Task A) Task F: Area Wide Assessment of the Newhall Community The Newhall Community is fortunate to have a Metrolink -focused transit hub and many other commu- nity amenities, but there is a need to enhance "First Mile/Last Mile" connections between the transit hub and nearby destinations. This task will develop recom- mended improvements to make using active and public transportation a more desirable and safe option in the Old Town Newhall neighborhood and beyond. SUBTASK F.1: ASSESS EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEWHALL Alta staff (up to 2) will lead a walking audit with City staff and a few local stakeholders (to be identified by City staff) to allow us to make a detailed assessment of the Newhall community, especially in and around Old Town Newhall, to identify potential Complete Street and First Mile/Last Mile connections to the City's trail, bikeway, and public transportation network. Due to its MR older development and grid street pattern, Newhall has fewer right-of-way opportunities for off-street paths but has great potential to develop a pedestrian- and bicycle -friendly street network. Old Town Newhall's compact development pattern might also be suitable for considering new transportation modes like dock - less bike share and electric scooter systems. After identifying potential new routes and/or improve- ments to existing streets, Alta will prepare a concep- tual Newhall active transportation network plan and up to four (4) cross-sections for review by City staff. We will create one (1) photo simulation/rendering of a recommended improvement, to be selected by the Client. Output: Concept Plan, Cross -Sections (up to 4), and photo simulation/Rendering (1) SUBTASK F.2. CONDUCT PUBLIC OUTREACH SPECIFICALLY FOR NEWHALL Following City staff selection of one or a few potential Complete Street and/or First Mile/Last Mile improve- ments in Newhall, Alta will develop outreach presen- tation materials and conduct outreach at one (1) community event or location in Newhall. The format of the outreach event/meeting will be determined in Newhall Metrolink Station rossings along creek g rail right-of-way North As part of our work on the Metro First/Last Mile Strategic Plan, Alta developed a series of station typologies to guide strategic improvements throughout Metro's service area, including at the Newhall Metrolink Station in Santa Clarita. coordination with City staff and included in the Public Participation Plan. Up to two (2) Alta staff will attend the outreach event. If requested by the City staff, at least one (1) Spanish -fluent Alta staff person will attend. City staff will be responsible for securing a meeting location. Community feedback will be considered when making any revisions to the draft concept plan. Output: Outreach materials showing potential Complete Street and/or First Mile/Last Mile improvements in Newhall One (1) community outreach event, with up to two (2) Alta staff, in Newhall (apart from any general public meetings/events from Task A) Network Connection opportun[tiee When a Constructed outside of a roadway turn dor, shared use path otters alow-stress expenen,e away from motor vehicles. Shared Use Path A shared use path provides a travel area separate from motorized trarfic for bicyclists, pedestrians, skaters, wheelchair users, joggers, and other users. Shared use paths canprovide a low -stress experience for a variety of users using the network for transportation or recreation Eg I" 1t;rinf�fn "I C9 r;llll,f I Irl[ I A11,a I I aiuliI �iJ[ Task G: Prioritized Project List and Five Year Capital Program The City of Santa Clarita has a goal of doubling the number of active/alternative transportation trips, and implementing this Mobility Plan over time will bring the City closer to that target. Alta will develop a short- term implementation strategy to provide a set of "early action" projects that can have an immediate impact on the local transportation network and residents' quality of life. SUBTASK .1: PRIORITIZED PROJECT LISA AND FIVEYEAR CAPITAL PROGRAM Alta will develop a project prioritization matrix including planning -level cost estimates to prioritize proposed projects into short-term and long-term time- frames with high, medium, and low priorities. Working Roadway Crossiege Where paths intersex roads, enh,n Cements should improve conditions for path users. Shared Uee Path The sngl, path Combines biCydists and pedestrians m both drections. • Provides, dedc,tedf,obtyfor a s,,s • Supports tounsm through of all ages snd,bltss c—event access to natural, s • Provdes n some Cases, short -Cut o r ss sn enjoyable recte,tonl between C uss or neghborhoods opp"t,ntytself • Prov des n e s • Provdes nonmotorteo ,smatareome—se'emedoonly ,nsportston,CCesston,ma by1—ted-a¢ess roadways. , nd rerreaoon,lare,s,wh,h Can espeo,lly help low-�nCome people obts,n —ess to recreation. • Paths have a sm,llfoowr,nt and can dsplay a dst —ly rural character. Speed and Volume Porhs operarmg ,, ,de d— rr�dors are fully separared ham raffia.F hly pr rs based on andco —h - 1h road a xeetn'some �,,dr,e den d- 1-_d or offers m�iaran nneo d ao s ro desnnanons as ane'arby roadway Network Serves oonncl—,de dm 1y of rhes work. May funott osa neework airernaave road and highway Land Uee Generally approprmee oues�de o f bu�(rup areas, and also os a oorr�dor oomeonon wnh�n bu�(rup eas. ES! Alta is a leader in the research, design, and advancement ofprogressive on -street bicycle facility design. Through the publication of ground -.breaking design guidelines such as the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, and the FHWA Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks Guide (pictured above), Alta is translating existing street design guidance and facility types for bicycle and pedestrian safety and comfort .based on national and international practices, policies, and programs. with the City project team, we will establish criteria for prioritization based on the objectives of the Plan. Typical project prioritization criteria include: • Public support: Stakeholders identified the project as a priority. • Safety: The project addresses an immediate safety need such as reported collisions. • Equity: The project serves underserved or disad- vantaged populations. The highest priority is given to projects located within an underserved or disad- vantaged community. • Health and environment: The project helps shift mode share, reduces vehicle congestion and green- house gases, and improves public health and quality of life. • Closes a critical gap: The project closes a crit- ical gap in the overall network, including gaps to regional facilities and trails. • Connectivity: The project improves or provides a connection to schools, transit, or other key destinations. • Feasibility and cost effectiveness: The project can be implemented within a one -to -five year time frame. Projects that require outside agency approval or significant funding will receive lower scores. This process will result in prioritized project tiers to be used by the City to prioritize implementation and funding. Output: • Prioritized project list with planning level cost estimates • Five year capital program Task H: Draft and Final Mobility Plan Following completion of the various tasks, Alta will complete a Citywide Mobility Plan document that can then be presented to the appropriate bodies for a formal vote of adoption. SUBTASK H.1: ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF THE DRAFT MOBILITY PLAN Alta will develop an administrative draft plan based on the work conducted in prior tasks. The objective of this task is to produce a simple but useful plan that is consis- tent with the Caltrans Active Transportation Program guidelines, captures an updated snapshot of existing conditions, provides a future vision for accommodating ME pedestrians, equestrians, transit riders, bicycle riders, and users of other wheeled devices in Santa Clarita, and outlines the implementation steps needed to get to that vision (including priority and phasing). Alta will work with the City to develop an initial outline and format for the plan documents (including separate or combined documents for bicycle and pedestrian infra- structure). We will produce and update all necessary maps, graphics, and charts. At a minimum, the Draft Mobility Plan will include the following elements: A. Executive Summary B. Vision, Goals, and Objectives C. Existing Non -Motorized Plan Update D. Socioeconomic and Demand Analysis E. Assessment and recommendations for the Saugus Community F. Assessment and recommendations for the Newhall Community G. Prioritized Project List H. Complete Streets Policy Update (with a special consideration of "New Mobility" or "Micro - Mobility" trends) Implementation Plan (including phasing and funding strategies) J. Summary of Community Engagement K. Active Transportation Plan Compliance Checklist Output: • Administrative Draft Mobility Plan SUBTASK H.2: FINAL MOBILITY PLAN PRESENTATION The Alta team will develop a final draft plan that addresses comments received on the administrative draft plan. Three (3) hard copies and an electronic copy of the final Plan document will be submitted to the City. Alta staff will be available to present the final Plan to one (1) meeting of a commission (e.g., Planning or Traffic Commission) and one (1) meeting of the City Council. The format of these presentations will be determined in discussions with the City project team. Output: • Final Citywide Mobility Plan (three hard copies and a Microsoft Word electronic file) • Up to one (1) presentation of the final Plan to a Commission of the City's choice • Up to one (1) presentation of the final Plan to the City Council 1 NM�HMMYMW+IIFM�.4vNp !,�'. W6: I� �1011151 Mill M EU14fi N✓!(h,i9A f l✓o,�, �.11Y'd�.r d .., , rc a � � d���fir�i Y�r��'Yf Y.�(5 3�4!� mIT�Y�I`IfFf„'&mnfA.'Ii�W1fl17LY11�1 IMVOYY,LIwr ,':.w rr. ,.✓w. ,. This page intentionally blank transportation I recreation I innovation C 1 t y W 1 d e 1,1a1';111ty lair I A11,a I I aiuiii ) "iJ[ 111,PRO?' The schedule below has been carefully organized to sequence key tasks, meetings, and deliverables, providing an efficient process and thorough review of all products as they are developed. 0.1 Regular Coordination Meetings 0.2 Monthly Invoicing and Reporting A.1 Conduct Initial "Kickoff' Meeting j A.2 Develop a Public Participation Plan B.1 Review and update goals, objectives, and performance measures B.2 Review existing city policy and planning documents C.1 Update of the Non -Motorized Transportation Plan document C.2 Identification of new pedestrian and bicycle rider count locations D.1 Conduct socioeconomic analysis D.2 Conduct demand analysis E.1 Assess existing conditions and develop recommendations for Saugus E.2 Conduct public outreach specifically for Saugus F.1 Assess existing conditions and develop recommendations for Newhall F.2 Conduct public outreach specifically for Newhall G.1 Develop prioritized project list and Five Year Capital Program H.1 Administrative review of the Draft Mobility Plan H.2 Final Mobility Plan presentation BEHIND Task Progress X Meeting /Workshop Deliverable Client Review W This page intentionally blank transportation I recreation I innovation lillipil plllllllp� "pllllll�� ir-lillill /% This page intentionally blank transportation I recreation I innovation Producing a high-quality project that meets the City's needs and financial and schedule criteria requires an understanding of the concerns of the City, the school districts, and other stakeholders. Therefore, effective project management requires communi- cation skills that facilitate a common expectation of project outcomes. Alta provides a strong, experienced project management team and maintains open lines of communication to provide quality, cost, and schedule control. The following outlines Alta's procedures for effectively managing a project. Specific project management responsibilities or tasks to be completed include: » Prepare and update project contacts list » Prepare, monitor, and update the project schedule » Prepare action items required of the Alta team members at meetings » Provide quality control throughout the duration of the project » Provide regular communication to the client on project issues and progress Communicate Effectively Throughout the planning process, Alta's Project Manager, Ryan Johnson, will be in regular contact with City staff to keep them apprised of the project effort and to seek their input at key decision points. This will include face-to-face meetings, emails, telephone calls, and written documents. We will produce monthly progress reports that summarize tasks completed and outline tasks to be completed over the next 30 days. Quality Control/Quality Assurance Alta maintains a quality assurance/quality control system along with strict adherence to established business procedures. Our team employs a three-tier quality control system that includes (1) in-house peer review of materials, (2) independent review by prin- cipals, and (3) in-house scheduling and management tools. Our QA process will provide plan verification and schedule and budget compliance. All members of the project team have the authority to identify quality problems, and to initiate, recommend, provide and verify the necessary solutions. The QA program will be led by Alta's Principal -in - Charge, Sam Corbett, whose primary role will be to oversee the integration of goals of the project and to verify the accuracy and consistency of project deliverables. C 1 t y W 1 d e 1"Ia1',;ility I lair I A11,a I I aiuiii D "inp,r^[ Our quality management procedures will see that: » Work is performed by qualified personnel » The necessary information is documented, checked, transmitted, and reviewed for completeness » Products are reviewed by staff not directly involved in the project to provide fresh perspec- tive and insight » Project budget and schedule are maintained Early Opportunity for Review The Alta team will work to provide the City Project Manager with deliverables as soon as they are avail- able, enabling opportunities for early review and comment. This will allow the project team time to thoroughly review recommendations and consult with their colleagues and staff, helping to shape the draft and final plans. Timely Resolution of Issues Unforeseen challenges or changes in a project are a natural part of planning work. When challenging issues arise, Alta Project Manager Ryan Johnson will alert the City Project Manager and begin a discussion of options for resolution. If the issue is minor, it can often be resolved without changes to the project work plan or project budget. If it requires changes to either, we will present several options and the respective costs to the City Project Manager so he or she can make a fully informed decision about how to proceed. Effective Working Relationships The Alta team concentrates on providing excellent service to our clients. We know that understanding our clients' most pressing needs, concerns, and issues is at the heart of planning. Whether our clients are looking to actualize a grand, new vision for their jurisdiction or are focused on more pragmatic issues such as program delivery, we work with them to define appropriate goals and then focus our efforts on accomplishing those goals. We believe that our role begins with listening to clients and stakeholders and then providing options, choices, and the expertise needed to understand the impacts of those choices. Throughout the planning process, Alta Project Manager Ryan Johnson will be in regular contact with City staff using face-to-face meetings, e-mails, telephone calls, and written docu- ments, including monthly project updates. This page intentionally blank transportation I recreation I innovation E. Personnel, Equip r/ / Facilities r This page intentionally blank transportation I recreation I innovation We have developed a team of Alta staff who have a deep knowledge of active transportation planning. This team will provide the City of Santa Clarita with unmatched experience and expertise in the topics central to this project. Sam Corbett will serve as Principal -in -Charge and provide project guidance and quality control (QC) and review. Sam has more than 19 years of experience as a transportation planner and manager, specializing in pedestrian and bicycle planning, transit planning, transportation demand management, program devel- opment, transportation system improvements, survey design and analysis, implementation and evaluation techniques, and public outreach and communication strategies. Ryan Johnson, LCI, will serve as Project Manager, drawing upon a range of skills including project management, multimodal master planning, C 1 t y W 1 d e 1"Ia1',;ility I lair I AII,a I I aiuiii ID "inp,r^[ transit access studies, Safe Routes to School program coordination, community outreach, and festival and event production. Ryan has managed numerous regional planning efforts, including the Las Virgenes- Malibu Regional Bicycle Plan and the San Gabriel Valley Bicycle Master Plan. Ryan will have day-to-day responsibility for communications, task assignments, project budgeting, and coordination with assistance from Assistant Project Manager Marc Caswell, LCI. Principal Engineer Steven Frieson, PE, QSD, ENV SP, will provide feasibility review at critical points during the project. This project management team will be assisted by Alta's deep bench of highly qualified planners, engi- neers, and designers who are passionate about improving active transportation networks, awareness, and culture. KI ,'!i .r `raI,[ � ,Irn! � I A11, a I I a J i J i i ii EDUCATION Master of City Planning, University of California, Berkeley, 2001 BS, Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Planning, University of California, Davis, 1996 PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Alta Planning + Design, 2010-20121-2018— Jacobs, 010-2012;2018— Jacobs, Section Leader/ Client Manager - New Zealand, 2015-2018 Auckland Transport, Principal Transport Planner, 2012-2015 UC San Diego, Assistant Director, 2006 - 2010 UC Los Angeles, Planning and Policy Manager, 2004 - 2006 Sam Corbett Principal -in -Charge Sam has more than 19 years of experience as a transportation planner and manager, specializing in transit planning, transportation demand management, pedestrian and bicycle planning, program development, transportation system improvements, survey design and analysis, implementation and evaluation techniques, and public outreach and communication strategies. Sam believes strongly in taking a client - oriented approach to his work and is honored to have received the 2017 Client's Choice Award for being the Most Client Focused Consulting Engineer in Australia/ New Zealand as independently researched by Beaton Consulting Group. Sam brings strong transportation planning skills, developed from working on a wide range of transportation projects. He has both planning and operational skill sets and has worked in both the public and private sector. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN Sam led the development of a new Bicycle Master Plan for the County of Los Angeles. The plan addressed the need for bicycle facilities in unincorporated areas and other County properties such as flood control channels. The planning process included extensive outreach including the formation of an advisory committee and over 40 meetings with County staff, advisory committee members, stakeholders, and members of the general public. Alta also led an extensive feasibility review for over 300 miles of potential bikeways across the County. KERN COUNTY BICYCLE MASTER PLAN AND COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT Alta developed a countywide Bicycle Master Plan and a series of Complete Streets recommendations for the Kern Council of Governments. This project included a significant public outreach component, including public workshops, bicycle counts, a project website, and an online survey to collect feedback and priorities from Kern County residents. The plan recommendations included a significant number of bikeway facility miles, including numerous miles of Class III shoulder facilities on state highways. The plan also included a number of programmatic recommenda- tions to address the "other 5 E's", which include education, encouragement, enforce- ment, evaluation, and equity. Sam was the Project Manager. Urbitran Associates, Inc., SOUTH BAY BICYCLE MASTER PLAN Director of Planning, Alta worked with the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition, the South Bay Bicycle Western Region, Coalition, and the seven South Bay cities of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, 2001-2004 Manhattan Beach, Torrance, EI Segundo, Gardena, and Lawndale to develop a multi -jurisdictional regional bicycle master plan. The overarching goal of the South Bay Bicycle Master Plan was to create a more bicycle friendly South Bay Region by developing infrastructure, programs, and policies to improve the bicycling condi- tions. Sam was the Project Manager. REDLANDS PASSENGER RAIL ACCESSIBILITY PLAN This effort will fill the gap in transit access planning for the San Bernardino Valley's growing rail and Bus Rapid Transit system. Alta's role involves identifying safe, effec- tive, and implementable strategies to enhance mobility for pedestrians and bicy- clists, with the aim of supporting transit use and reducing motorized vehicle usage. Sam is the Principal -in -Charge. 99 EDUCATION Master of Urban and Regional Planning, University of California, Los Angeles, 2012 BA, Sociology and Political Science, University of Mississippi, 2008 PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Alta Planning + Design, 2012- CicLAvia, 2010-2012 Bike Long Beach, 2011-2012 Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place, Long Beach, CA, 2012 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS League of American Bicyclists, League Cycling Instructor #3994 Johnson,Ryan LCI Project Manager C 1 t y W 1 d e 1"Ia1',;ility I Iarf I A11,a I I aiuiii "inp,r^[ Ryan excels at interagency collaboration, bringing key players together for decision making and coordination. He brings a range of skills including project management, multimodal master planning, transit access studies, Safe Routes to School program coordination, community outreach, and festival and event production. He is expe- rienced at collaborating with various stakeholders in multiple jurisdictions to gain consensus on bikeway plans and establish linkages across city boundaries. Ryan has managed numerous regional planning efforts, including the San Gabriel Valley Bicycle Master Plan and Las Virgenes-Malibu Regional Bicycle Plan. His work has won the respect of his peers and his clients, leading to him being named the 2016 Professional of the Year by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SANTA CLARITA SIERRA HIGHWAY PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE BRIDGE AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS ATP GRANT APPLICATION Ryan developed a $1.4 million California Active Transportation Program grant appli- cation for the City of Santa Clarita. The City is seeking funds to construct a pedes- trian and bicycle bridge across the Caltrans -owned Sierra Highway, close a gap in the sidewalk network, relocate a bus stop, and install pedestrian -scale lighting, among other improvements. Ryan conducted a site visit; collected extensive primary and secondary data including bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic counts, secured letters of support from stakeholders, and drafted the final grant application for submission to Caltrans. LAS VIRGENES-MALIBU REGIONAL BICYCLE MASTER PLAN This regional bicycle master plan involved five non-contiguous cities in a hilly part of Los Angeles County. In addition to creating bicycle plans for each participating city, the project team identified bicycling connections through unincorporated portions of the County that include a National Recreation Area and several state parks. Ryan was the Project Manager. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE The primary objective of this project is to develop Active Transportation Master Plans for five partner cities (Glendora, Irwindale, La Puente, Monrovia, and Montebello), prioritizing programs and infrastructure improvements that will increase the number of people walking, bicycling, and using other human -powered modes. The project team, led by Alta, is complementing the planning process with a series of bicycle safety trainings and nighttime bicycle light distributions. The project is also analyzing over 150 miles of waterways, rail corridors, and utility easements for the potential development of a regional greenway network. Ryan is the Project Manager. LA METRO FIRST -LAST MILE STRATEGIC PLAN GUIDELINES The First -Last Mile Strategic Plan Guidelines advance the objectives established by Metro's Board to promote active transportation. Ryan contributed to intermodal planning on the consultant team, leading the development of technical analyses to support the development of an Active Transportation and Design Policy. He also provided recommendations for multimodal access to transit facilities. SCAG TACTICAL URBANISM EVENTS Alta worked with SCAG to develop and implement the 2017 Tactical Urbanism component of "Go Human", a region -wide safety and encouragement campaign. It was comprised of ten events in ten different locations. Ryan was the Project Manager. ON EDUCATION Masters in Urban and Regional Planning, University of California, Los Angeles, 2016 BA, Religion, Sociology, University of Florida, Gainesville, 2004 PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Alta Planning + Design, 2016 - City of Long Beach Public Works Department Traffic Engineering, 2015-2016 Climate Resolve, 2013-2014 San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. 2008-2013 Urban Habitat, 2006-2008 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS League of American Bicyclists, Certified Cycling Instructor (LCI) #4088 f' Caswell,Marc LCI Assistant Project Manager Marc has more than a decade of experience in transportation planning in commu- nities across California. Marc has worked with cities across Southern California on bicycle and pedestrian master plans, applications for grants and funding, Safe Routes to School trainings, and public safety campaigns. He has extensive experi- ence creating safety messages and training curricula for drivers and bicyclists. He has personally trained thousands of Californians on how to safely share the road. Marc brings his expertise in project management, coalition -building, and civic engagement to encourage safer, more inviting streets for walking and bicycling. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SANTA CLARITA NEWHALL NEIGHBORHOOD ATP CYCLE IV GRANT APPLICATION ASSISTANCE Marc provided peer review for the City of Santa Clarita's Newhall Neighborhood Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle IV application. Drawing on his experi- ence as a grader for previous ATP cycles, Marc provided guidance on eligible activi- ties and offered feedback on opportunities to strengthen the City's application. CULVER CITY BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACTION PLAN Facilitating a large, broad-based outreach effort throughout Culver City, Marc is leading the project team to update the City's 2010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan to reflect current and future project plans. The project includes demonstration projects, development of a Vision Zero Action Plan, and a full citywide plan. BEVERLY HILLS COMPLETE STREETS PLAN As part of a larger consultant team, Alta is leading community outreach for the Beverly Hills Complete Streets Plan. Recommendations are being developed to guide planning and policymaking around new mobility. Alta has used an innova- tive approach to reach a broad cross section of the community, including creating a video to explain Complete Streets concepts and benefits to the community, designing a project website, holding walk audits, and leading community workshops and pop-up events. Alta is visualizing the results of this outreach to communicate how public feedback informs the plan recommendations. Marc is a Senior Planner on the project. SANTA MONICA SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL EXPANSION Following the successful 2012-2014 Safe Routes to School project led by Alta, Santa Monica has hired Alta to expand the project to an additional five schools. Kidical Mass rides, Family Biking workshops, and in -school bike safety workshops are all planned for the coming years. Marc is serving as the Assistant Project Manager for this project, and is managing a team of local subconsultants. IRVINE CITYWIDE BICYCLIST, PEDESTRIAN, AND MOTORIST SAFETY PROGRAM Marc is the Project Manager for a citywide traffic safety and encouragement campaign for the City of Irvine, California. The three-year program includes an inte- grated encouragement campaign, safety messages for all modes, and bicycle safety workshops. The outreach will work in partnership with City staff, the police depart- ment, and schools. The project also funds bike and pedestrian counts to evaluate the success of the campaign. This project is expected to be complete in early 2019. EDUCATION Masters in Urban and Regional Planning, San Jose State University, 2000 BA, Biology, University of California at Santa Cruz, 1995 PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Alta Planning + Design, 2001 - Design, Community & Environment, Project Planner, 2000-2001 Santa Clara County Planning Office, Planner II, 2000 Impact Sciences, Staff Planner, 1997- 2000 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS American Institute of Certified Planners League of American Bicyclists, League Cycling Instructor (#845) Brett ,r r r,r, Principal Advisor C 1 t y W 1 d e 1"Ia1',;ility I Iair I A11,a I I aiuiii D "inp,r^[ Brett has more than 17 years of non -motorized transportation planning and design experience. Brett has managed multimodal projects and program efforts throughout California. He is a leading national bicycle and pedestrian expert, and has led numerous technical trainings attended by local agency staff and community leaders. He is an avid bicycle commuter and League of American Bicyclists certi- fied LCI bicycle safety instructor. He is recognized by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center as a National Safe Routes to School instructor, and served on the Board of the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SANTA CLARITA NON -MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION PLAN As Principal -in -Charge, Brett worked with the City of Santa Clarita to update their Non -Motorized Transportation Plan, which was originally completed by Alta in 2007. The plan update addressed bicycle, pedestrian, and trail elements and included recommendations for new bikeways and trails, Safe Routes to Schools, design guidelines for pedestrian and bicycle access, and recommendations for land use that can encourage biking and walking. Extensive bilingual outreach was conducted for the original plan to ensure that all input from stakeholders within the 49 -square - mile City was gathered. SANTA CLARITA SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS PROGRAM Brett was the Principal -in -Charge of this two-year program to develop and imple- ment a Safe Routes to Schools education and encouragement program for the city's elementary schools. Alta worked closely with the City, schools and school districts to bring encouragement programs and bicycling and walking safety education to over 3,500 students in four elementary schools selected as pilot schools. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN Brett was the Principal -in -Charge of developing a new Bicycle Master Plan for the County of Los Angeles. The plan addresses the need for bicycle facilities in unin- corporated areas and other county properties such as flood control channels. The planning process included extensive outreach including the formation of an advisory committee and over 40 meetings with county staff, advisory committee members, stakeholders, and members of the general public. Alta also led an extensive feasi- bility review on over 300 miles of potential bikeways across the county. CITY OF LOS ANGELES BICYCLE MASTER PLAN UPDATE Brett led a major update of the City of Los Angeles Bicycle Master Plan, including an extensive field review and analysis of the existing proposed bikeway system, devel- opment of performance criteria, new goals and policies, an implementation and financial strategy, and feasibility analysis of recommended projects. National Safe Routes LONG BEACH BLUE LINE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS PLAN, to School Training LOS ANGELES Instructor(#3483) Brett served as Principal on this project to develop bicycle/pedestrian access plans for eight Metro Blue Line Stations in the city. Alta developed plans for infrastruc- ture improvements through field audits within a half -mile radius of each station. Alta conducted station audits with neighborhood community groups, and devel- oped and administered trilingual user surveys to assess potential redesign options for station areas. Alta also wrote the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant application for an intersection improvement project identified in the plan. EDUCATION BS, Civil Engineering, Stanford University, 1983 PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Alta Planning + Design, 2018- Psomas, Vice President - Transportation/Public Works, 2014-2018 BASE + Birge Engineering, President, 2011-2013 Birge Engineering, CEO, 2008-2011 Arroyo Engineering Solutions, CEO, 2005-2008 Boyle Engineering, Managing Engineer, 1997-2005 Steven Frieson, PE, i; ENV „r Engineer alta Principal [-/ m PLANNING I DESIGN Steve has 35 years of extensive experience managing site civil and transportation projects throughout Southern California. His technical expertise includes planning, design, and construction management. He augments his engineering skills with strong administrative abilities in the oversight and direction of technical profes- sionals, client relations, quality control, subconsultant coordination, public outreach, and resource allocation to see that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Steve excels in site development, freeway and interchanges, signing and striping, street lighting, traffic -handling plans, roadway drainage, grading, traffic studies, and pedestrian and bike paths. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SOLEDAD CANYON BRIDGE BIKE TRAIL, SANTA CLARITA, CA* Steve was the Project Manager responsible for the design of a 2,000 -foot Class I bikeway adjacent to the Santa Clara River. Included in the project scope was a bicycle interchange for access to a Class 11 bike facility. Services included preparing right-of-way mapping, processing permits, and developing construction docu- ments, as well as coordination with the Los Angeles Flood Control Department and the ACOS. LA BALLONA ELEMENTARY PROTECTED BIKE LANE AND SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT, CULVER CITY Culver City hired Alta to lead the conceptual design, outreach, and preparation of construction documents for Culver City's first separated bikeway on Elenda Street, as well as neighborhood improvements to create Safe Routes to La Ballona Elementary School. The separated bikeway design includes parking and traffic anal- ysis, streetscape and pedestrian lighting, striping, and bicycle signal design at two major boulevards (Washington Boulevard and Culver Boulevard). The neighbor- hood greenway improvements include curb extensions with green infrastructure, raised crosswalks, and streetscape improvements. Steven is Principal -in -Charge on this effort. CV LINK, COACHELLA VALLEY PBSJ, Senior Engineer, Steve is serving as the Principal Engineer providing engineering QA/QC for CV Link, 1988-1997 an innovative, multimodal facility of national importance that connects communi- Metcalf & Eddy, ties in the Coachella Valley. The proposed pathway system will accommodate low - Engineer, 1983-1988 speed electric vehicles (LSEVs) in addition to bicyclists and pedestrians. Alta is providing recommendations for on -street segments at the highest design standard, PROFESSIONAL and supporting infrastructure, including LSEV charging facilities. Alta is also recom- REGISTRATIONS mending an implementation strategy with immediate next steps and segments for near-term construction or upgrades. Professional Engineer, CA (#42110) PALO ALTO BICYCLE BOULEVARDS, PS&E Alta is providing civil and geometric design services for four bicycle boulevard League of American corridors in Palo Alto. These projects include consideration of various treatments Bicyclists - League including green bicycle lanes, cycletracks, intersection treatments, roundabouts, Cycling Instructor and traffic calming. This project will quickly build the City's bicycle network by (#3460) linking schools, parks, and job centers and establishing high-quality facilities to attract additional ridership within the community. Steve is serving as Principal Engineer on this project. *Prior to joining Alta EDUCATION Master of Landscape Architecture, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2013 Bachelor of Arts, Humanities, New College of Florida, 2001 PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Alta Planning + Design, 2013— Urban Design Studio, Los Angeles Department of City Planning, Intern, 2011-2012 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Associate Member, American Society of Landscape Architect James iii % r r r ASLA Design C 1 t y W 1 d e 1"Ia1',;ility I lair I A11,a I I aiuiii D "inp,r^[ James brings a wide range of design solutions to any project. James has managed a variety of complex projects, including Complete Streets plans, trail master plans at local and countywide scales, concept design, feasibility studies, construction support, and engineering PS&E His recent projects have included design and drafting of construction documents, planting designs for trails and trailheads, planting and landscape plans, and on -street bicycle and pedestrian facilities. James has extensive experience with design software including AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and a range of 3-D design and visualization techniques. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SANTA CLARITA CITYWIDE WAYFINDING SIGNAGE PROGRAM Alta provided planning and design services to develop a wayfinding signage program for the City's bicycle and pedestrian network. James developed user orientation maps, informational signage, pavement markings, trailhead kiosks, on -street direc- tional signage, trail mileage markers, and trail identity elements to support easy, safe, and comfortable navigation. CASTAIC MULTI -USE TRAILS MASTER PLAN, LOS ANGELES COUNTY Alta developed a Multi -Use Trails Master Plan for the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation. The study area encompasses approximately 76 square miles in the Castaic area and will guide future trail development. The plan recommends improvements to existing trails and provides trail users and local populations with seamless transitions to trails in adjacent jurisdictions and prime destinations within and adjacent to the study area. James was the Lead Designer on the project. LA METRO ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC PLAN Alta played a key role in developing this Regional Active Transportation Network that enables inter -city travel by foot and bicycle. The Regional Active Transportation Network will be comprised entirely of protected facilities such as Class I Off -Street Paths and Class IV Protected Bike Lanes. It included opportunities to harness existing rights-of-way, like the Los Angeles River Path and Alameda Corridor, to provide safe, continuous facilities that can serve commuters, shoppers, students, recreational travelers, and more. James led Alta's regional route identification and prioritization strategy, integrated data from many contributing agencies, and facilitated breakout groups at workshops to garner public input. ENGINEERING FOR WESTSIDE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS, VENTURA The City of Ventura won an ATP grant from the state of California to provide bicycle and pedestrian improvements in its Westside neighborhood. Alta is providing design for seven locations along Ventura Avenue: at six intersections and on a road approaching a middle school. Striping and grading plans are be prepared to include curb extensions, pedestrian refuge islands, stormwater catchment and infiltration, protected bike lanes, and back -in angled parking. James is the Project Manager. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE Alta is developing Active Transportation Master Plans for five partner cities, priori- tizing programs and infrastructure improvements that will increase the number of people walking, bicycling, and using other human -powered modes. James is analyzing over 150 miles of waterways, rail corridors, and utility easements for the potential development of a regional greenway network. EDUCATION Master of Urban and Regional Planning, University of California, Los Angeles, 2015 BS, Accounting and Entrepreneurial Management, Universidad Iberoamericana, 2010 PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Alta Planning + Design, 2015 - Data and GIS Analyst, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, 2015 Transportation Intern, Steer Davies Gleave, 2015 Transportation Intern, Los Angeles City Council District 11, 2014 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS League of American Bicyclists, Certified Cycling Instructor (#5256) UAN Rodrigo Garcia- f' % z z, LCI 8iii Seniore/, /W//////PLANNING I DESIGN Rodrigo grew up in Mexico City, where public spaces and transportation are key elements of urban life. His passion for bicycle and pedestrian planning comes from the close link between these two elements and their impact on the community. He brings a range of skills including project management, multimodal master plan- ning, Safe Routes to School program coordination, and community outreach. With a Master of Urban and Regional Planning and fluency in Spanish, Rodrigo brings research experience in the intersection of health and urban planning, with a focus on active transportation planning, Vision Zero, and social justice. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE LONG BEACH BICYCLE MASTER PLAN UPDATE Alta worked with the City of Long Beach to update the City's Bicycle Master Plan. The Bike Plan serves as a guiding document for the transformation of Long Beach into the most bicycle friendly city in the United States. The continued development of the City's network of bicycle facilities will not only make bicycling a more viable mode of transportation, but will contribute to an enhanced quality of life in the City that includes increased public health, community development, and reduced green- house gas emissions. Rodrigo was the Project Planner. LADOT VISION ZERO DESIGN AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SUPPORT Alta worked with the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation to support the implementation of the City's Vision Zero Action Plan. Alta assisted with concep- tual design on ten Vision Zero Priority corridors. Alta also developed community engagement materials, including presentation boards with photo simulations and conceptual renderings. Rodrigo served as a Senior Planner on the project. OCTA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT Rodrigo is serving as Alta's Project Manager providing on-call active transportation support to the Orange County Transportation Authority. Alta's role is intended to advance OCTA's engineering, education, encouragement, evaluation, enforcement, and equity efforts. Through this on-call, Alta has supported OCTA with organizing and staffing walk to school days, promotional campaigns, grant writing, and bicycle - friendly driver training. SANTA ANA SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PLAN This effort will involve an extensive and inclusive community engagement process, identification and prioritization of school infrastructure improvements, and the development of programs and strategies to better educate and encourage students to walk and bike to school. Rodrigo is the Assistant Project Manager. BELL BICYCLE MASTER PLAN Alta developed the City of Bell's first Bicycle Master Plan. The plan fulfills the City's mission to provide a safe, sustainable, and efficient transportation system to enhance health and livability. Rodrigo contributed to the development of plan goals, needs analysis, infrastructure and programs recommendations, and strategies. He also led a task to identify, map, and analyze bicycle and pedestrian collisions within the City, and led bicycle audits with city administrators, stakeholders, and community members to identify areas of need around the City. EDUCATION BS, Civil Engineering, California State University, Los Angeles, 2017 PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Alta Planning + Design, 2018 - Civil Engineering Associate, City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, 2017-2018 Civil Engineering Intern, County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, 2016-2017 Transportation Manager, Special Olympics World Games, 2015 PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS/ ORGANIZATIONS Engineer -in -Training (#160495) Certified Solid Works Associate (CSWA), (#C-U5VRRZ698Z) American Society of Civil Engineering Institute of Transportation Engineering I" 1 t y W 1 d e 1"Ia1',;ilit,i I Irir I A11, I 1 ii D "inp,r^[ Ashton,Juan 9 ENV SP alta Engineer HOMES PLANNING + DESIGN Juan is an engineer specializing in planning and design projects that have an emphasis on sustainability and helping communities thrive. Before joining Alta, Juan worked for the Department of Public Works at both the County and City of Los Angeles, where he developed technical drawings and specifications for street and stormwater improvement projects, provided design support during construction including plan clarifications and as -built drawings, and performed design investi- gations, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and geospatial analysis. Juan is fluent in Spanish and remains engaged in education advocacy and community -led health initiatives alongside his professional career. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE ARTS DISTRICT PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLIST IMPROVEMENTS, LOS ANGELES Alta is assisting with design and stakeholder support during construction of the Arts District Pedestrian and Cyclist Improvements project funded by an Active Transportation Program Cycle 3 grant. Alta is providing design assistance for the proposed bike lanes, design of the new shared street and green alley, and specialized bikeway striping. Alta is also providing review of all construction drawings, specifica- tions, and cost estimates, and assisting with the public outreach effort. Juan is the Project Engineer. SANTA MONICA HIGH SCHOOL SEPARATED BIKEWAY AND COMPLETE STREETS The streets surrounding Santa Monica High School (SaMoHi) handle high traffic volumes, with people going to and from their homes, downtown, and the interstate, in addition to those traveling to and from school. This project will provide comfort- able, livable and safe streets that serve SaMoHi by managing traffic behavior and creating Safe Routes to School for walking and biking without significantly impacting parking supply, emergency routes, and the local neighborhood environment. Juan is serving as an Engineer on the project. UCLA HEALTH BIKE CONNECTION PLAN Juan is serving as an Engineer for the UCLA Health Bike Connection Plan intended to enhance bicycle connectivity between two UCLA Hospitals in West Los Angeles. The four -mile corridor study traverses the City of Los Angeles and the City of Santa Monica. Alta is conducting community outreach, leading the project steering committee, and developing the final plan, which will include an existing conditions analysis and concepts for the proposed bikeway alignment along the study corridor. HOLLYWOOD/WESTERN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS, LOS ANGELES* Juan served as Project Engineer working with the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering to design streetscape improvements on Hollywood Boulevard between Gower Street and Western Avenue, and on Western Avenue between Hollywood Boulevard and Carlton Way. The project involved installation of new sidewalk paving, curb ramps, bus safety lighting, trash receptacles, benches, bike racks, street trees, landscaping, curb extensions, public art, and a decorative crosswalk. Juan provided construction engineering, ADA curb ramp design, curb extension design, sidewalk design, and plan production. *Prior to joining Alta EDUCATION Masters in Urban and Regional Planning, University of California Los Angeles, 2016 BA, Sociology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2002 PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Alta Planning + Design, 2017 - City of Long Beach, Public Works, Department of Traffic Engineering, 2016 UCLA, Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, 2014-2016 Portland State University, Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation, 2007-2011 I Ryan specializes in research, design, GIS, and safety analysis and is skilled in visual- izing geographic data. Before joining Alta, he worked as a planner and a researcher for the City of Long Beach and UCLA, respectively. At UCLA, Ryan modeled bicy- clist crash risk, and evaluated the safety impacts of newly -installed bikeways in the City of Los Angeles. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE LADOT VISION ZERO DESIGN AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SUPPORT Alta worked with City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation to support the implementation of the City's Vision Zero Action Plan. Alta assisted with conceptual design on ten Vision Zero Priority corridors. Alta also developed community engage- ment materials, including presentation boards with photo simulations and conceptual renderings. Ryan analyzed crash statistics on the City of Los Angeles' High Injury Network corridors, and created basemaps in GIS for use at community meetings. PASADENA PEDESTRIAN SAFETY OUTREACH AND SRTS MAPS UPDATE Alta assisted the City of Pasadena with the continuation of their school area pedestrian safety efforts. As part of this phase, Alta conducted hand tallies and parent surveys at 17 schools, led pedestrian safety workshops for third -graders in ten schools, updated suggested route to school maps for 17 schools, produced safety campaign collateral, and conducted outreach at five community events. Ryan created Suggested Walking Route maps around 18 public schools. LONG BEACH BIKE MASTER PLAN UPDATE Alta is working with the City of Long Beach to update the City's Bicycle Master Plan. The continued development of the City's network of bicycle facilities will not only make bicycling a more viable mode of transportation, but will contribute to an enhanced quality of life in the City that includes increased public health, community development, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Ryan updated the Long Beach Bike Map based on newly -completed infrastructure projects. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE In partnership with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), Alta is leading the devel- opment of active transportation plans for five cities in the San Gabriel Valley. This effort will include a region -wide trail feasibility study and a comprehensive education and outreach campaign. Ryan created maps of the five project cities, including maps of bikeways, land use, and Census data. FONTANA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN This plan sought to develop a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycling network that provides safe and comfortable access to local parks, schools, workplaces, shopping, and dining, as well as to destinations in other San Bernardino County communities. A variety of data was collected to inform this plan, including city and regional GIS data, collision data, interviews, and school campus walk audit observations. As the GIS Analyst, Ryan created a comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan for the City of Fontana, identified priority projects, and documented the potential constraints along each corridor. EDUCATION MFAIA, Goddard College, 2017 BFA, Art Institute of Chicago, 2011 BA, Bowdoin College, 1997 PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Alta Planning + Design, 2016 - Bike To Work LLC Art and Design, 2015-2016 Works Partnership Architecture, 2011-2015 Art Institute of Seattle. 2005-2007 Freelance Design, 2002-2007 Booth Hansen Associates, 1999-2002 Liz Bisegna Graphic Designer C 1 t y W 1 d e 1"Ia1',;ility I Iarf I A11,a I I aiuiii D "inp,r^[ Elizabeth is a graphic designer with nearly 20 years of experience in drafting, designing, illustration and teaching. She has created branding, marketing, and pack- aging materials for clients ranging from small, locally -owned businesses to City Parks and Recreation agencies. Elizabeth draws on her expertise to provide highly professional graphic design for Alta projects, including final master planning reports and encouragement and education campaigns. She offers technical expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, hand drafting, drawing, and sketching. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SCAG GO HUMAN TACTICAL URBANISM EVENTS, ROUND 2 Alta worked with SCAG to develop and implement the 2017 Tactical Urbanism component of "Go Human", a region -wide safety and encouragement campaign. It is comprised of seven events in seven different locations. The primary goal of the Tactical Urbanism component is to promote walking and biking across the region by implementing a series of events that allow residents to temporarily experience roadways that are designed for people and not just cars. Liz successfully applied the existing Go Human branding guidelines to the design of logos, marketing materials, event signage and programs for a variety of locations, creating a recognizable and cohesive campaign, while also developing individual identities for each of the events based on their specific characteristics and needs. CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN Alta developed California's first statewide bicycle and pedestrian plan. Alta led the development of plan goals, objectives, performance measures, and strategies, as well as identifying the existing and needed data to support performance measures and ongoing bicycle and pedestrian counts. The project team designed a public survey to gauge community interests, as well as a "`big idea" board to premiere the planning process at the 2015 CalBike Summit. Liz designed a new logo for the plan, branded Toward an Active California. Liz also designed informational materials to explain recommended bicycle- and pedestrian -focused road safety features for California planners and engineers. METRO LA RIVER PATH PROJECT, LOS ANGELES Alta is co -leading the team selected by LA Metro to design the landmark Los Angeles River Path Gap Closure project. This $365M project—one of the largest active transportation trail projects in the country—will close an eight -mile gap in the path along the Los Angeles River (LA River) in downtown Los Angeles and Vernon. Once complete, the LA River Path will be a 32 -mile continuous pathway for walking and biking from Long Beach to the San Fernando Valley, providing a world-class facility for Angelenos and the region. Liz is a Graphic Designer on this project. COALINGA ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Alta worked with the City of Coalinga to develop an Active Transportation Plan that includes recommendations for walking, biking, Safe Routes to School, and identifies opportunities for traffic calming. The plan is implementation -focused and presents prioritized recommendations and supporting cost benefit analyses to help the City compete for grant funding. Working closely with the planning team, Liz designed the layout for the final, four -volume report for the City, synthesizing all of the proj- ect's findings and recommendations into a clear, organized, accessible document. UR This page intentionally blank transportation I recreation I innovation C 1 t y W 1 d e 1"Ia1',;ility I lair I A11,a I I aiuiii D "inp,r^[ it i i �� i �i i j1 �I qgp FIT � Alta Planning + Design is not proposing the use of any sub -consultants on this project. Alta Planning + Design confirms that this proposal will stand as a firm offer for a 120 -day period, and that the proposed work will be performed at the "not -to -exceed" price included in the separately sealed cost file. �tx_ Greg Maher, Vice President Alta Planning + Design Individual Authorized to Bind the Firm This page intentionally blank transportation I recreation I innovation i � �,,, rte' �, ,� f ,c, „ s l ,,, „;/ f f This page intentionally blank transportation I recreation I innovation REFERENCES PROPOSAL # TTP -18-19-14 Citywide Mobility Plan City of Santa Clarita, California The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three public agencies for which BIDDER has performed work of a similar scope and size within the past 3 years. If the instructions on this form conflict with the references requested in the scope of work, the scope of work shall govern. Complete this form out accordingly. Fill out this form completely and upload it with your proposal. 1 Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments, 200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas, CA 91302 Name and Address of Owner / Agency Terry Dipple, Executive Director, (818) 968-9088 Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project Las Virgenes-Malibu Regional $178,494 Bicycle Master Plan September, 2015 Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed 2 City of Long Beach, 333 West Ocean Blvd., 9th Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802 Name and Address of Owner / Agency Christopher Koontz, Advance Planning Officer, (562) 570-6288 Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project Long Beach Bicycle Master $200,000 Plan Update February, 2017 Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed 3. Southern California Associations of Governments, 900 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Name and Address of Owner/ Agency Sarah Jepson, Active Transportation & Special Programs Manager, (213) 236-1955 Name and Telephone Number of Person Familiar with Project Go Human Tactical Urbanism $934,911 Events, Round 2 August, 2017 Contract Amount Type of Work Date Completed The following are the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all brokers and sureties from whom BIDDER intends to procure insurance bonds: N/A PROPOSAL # TTP -18-19-14 25 I.'il, .r `raI,[ � I,Irn! � I A I>,a I a j i j i i I i Additional Relevant Experience alta i; PLANNING + DESIGN Existing&Proposed Bk'k F-Mliey Trailsand Oestln H.l Cityof5a Clarita,O­b6 01I Exirting8ikeways 0-11 Bk,L , Prep .d8 keways 0-11 Bk,L­ Ueshnahonsand Poin[s of Interert Illy S�M1ool �� iratlM1�atl Yointiof ln[uns[ IIIIQ M1111. A Sl,e VVUUDD1Ys YVA tl �C111L1.11 " �ry�,. " ud •°"" h Valencia Industrial Center Recommended Improvements Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Alta worked with the City of Santa Clarita to update Extensive bilingual outreach was conducted for the their Non -Motorized Transportation Plan, which was original plan to ensure that all input from stakeholders originally completed by Alta in 2007. The plan update within the 49 -square mile City was gathered. addresses bicycle, pedestrian and trail elements and Date: 2012-2013 includes recommendations for new bikeways and trails, safe routes to schools, design guidelines for Client: City of Santa Clarita, Ian Pari, Senior Traffic pedestrian and bicycle access and recommendations Engineer, (661) 284-1402, ipari@santa-clarita.com for land use that can encourage biking and walking. EU a Valencia Industrial Center Recommended Improvements Santa Clarita Non -Motorized Transportation Plan Alta worked with the City of Santa Clarita to update Extensive bilingual outreach was conducted for the their Non -Motorized Transportation Plan, which was original plan to ensure that all input from stakeholders originally completed by Alta in 2007. The plan update within the 49 -square mile City was gathered. addresses bicycle, pedestrian and trail elements and Date: 2012-2013 includes recommendations for new bikeways and trails, safe routes to schools, design guidelines for Client: City of Santa Clarita, Ian Pari, Senior Traffic pedestrian and bicycle access and recommendations Engineer, (661) 284-1402, ipari@santa-clarita.com for land use that can encourage biking and walking. EU What is Safe Routes to School? Kl�k�➢, Sale ROWesto S.boo1(SR]S) I, a program I. Santa Clanta vntb a simple goal. helping more.biltlnen get to school by wdid.g antl b. Ing Routes to School programs use a van ety of atmteg es to make t easy fun antl safe for cb Itlren to walkantl b ke to a.bool These atmteg es are sten calletl thefour Es ®rt/t/a/011, •Etlu.at on programs tles gnetl to teach cb Itlren about trait. safety b cycle antl pe—h an akntl trait. tle. s on ki.gEn.oumgemeM programs thal make I fun for Wtls to walk antl b ke These programs may be ;� chages..eniveprograms regular evenh(eg Walkantl Bke Wetlnestlays)1j a vtl es /,' •Eng..e pbys.alpnole.hibat are bu It tomprovewa, antl b.ydng contltlons • Enforcement law eniorcemeM atmteg es to improve tlrner bebav or ...... hools. '1 What is Santa Clarita's Safe Routes Program? In January ]008, Saha CIaMa ki.ketl dl a two-year etlu.alion, encouragement antl - -m—sal. Routes to School Program. In collaboration with Alta Planning +Design, the City will bring —it- ;ryry ng contests biking antl waIWng safety classes antl ncreasetl enforcement to schools anountl the Santa Clanta sCitymd. Sale ROWes to School Pnogmmn.Wtlesetlucatonen.ounagement,en- for.emeM antl eng neer ng components to meet the follovnng goals. Encourage cbiltlren to walk or bike to school Improve trait. safety antl cI, —ion arountl school areas • Increase the number At parents who allow thein child,.n to walk antl bike to school Etlu.ate atutlenh about safe antl legal bicycling antl walking behavior Establish a core group of atakeholtlers al each school to suppl antl maintain o Safe Routes to School Program Etlu.ote atakeholtlers about Sale RoNes to School antl gain suppotl for the program from City �,..1 Councl City Staff, school tlatn.ts teachers antl panenh �p�Ml What Safe Routes to School Programs already exist in Santa Clarita? • Walking Audits antl Engineering Improvements • Crossing Guantl Program • School Valet Program • Sale Roto Schoch Maps • ShenR,Teen T,otF ientlen Program How can I get involved? 1,. . ... upp. . .. I ghh,nd.. . n-nd - - - - - - di, /"wrr - - - J" 1 t y W 1 d e 1"Ia1',;ilit,i I Iarf I A11,a I I aiuiii "iPp,r^[ Crossing Improvements at One of Santa Clarita's Elementary Schools Safe Routes to School ( 1� t Tgy,tl��uuu �c �nq IWC Santa Clarita Safe Routes to School Program Alta was hired by the City of Santa Clarita to develop and implement a Safe Routes to Schools education and encouragement program for the City's elemen- tary schools. Alta has worked closely with the City, schools and school districts to bring encouragement programs and bicycling and walking safety education to four elementary schools selected as pilot schools. More than 900 children participated in the October 2008 International Walk and Bike to School Day cele- brations and more than 3,500 students have received hands-on safety education through this program. In addition to the focused program at the pilot schools, Alta has developed Walking School Bus Training and Safe Routes to Schools Toolkit for the entire City, has conducted walk audits to identify infrastruc- ture improvements at all of the City's 26 elementary schools and will be hosting a city-wide Safe Routes to Schools Workshop in May as part of Bike to School and Work celebrations. Date: 2008-2010 Client: City of Santa Clarita, Ian Pari, Senior Traffic Engineer, (661) 284-1402, ipari@santa-clarita.com ME M, AVENUE SCOTT SANTA CLARITA, CA BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COLLISIONS 2070-2074 BIKE/PED COLLISION EXISTING BIKEWAYS SHARED USE PATH (CLASS 1) BIKE LANE (CLASS 11) BIKE ROUTE (CLASS 111) i' PROJECT CORRIDOR ® XP2 LHOOL SANTA CLARITA IF ------ L_____JMiles 0 0.2 0.4 T alta on,x Map produced May, 2016 Santa Clarita Grant Writing Assistance Alta has written numerous grant applications for the City of Santa Clarita, ranging from Safe Routes to School, ATP, Wayfinding and Bicycle Transit Access projects. In 2008, Alta provided grantwriting assistance to the City of Santa Clarita for Federal Safe Routes to School Funding, and conducted walk audits at three elementary schools and developed concept plans and cost estimates for infrastructure improvements at these schools. Alta wrote the grant application for the City and developed all graphics including plan -view M illustrations of the concept plans, an overview map, and photos of existing conditions. Alta's prior work on Santa Clarita's Non -Motorized Transportation Plan, Safe Routes to Schools Program, and other grants ensured that the application was strong. Date: 2008-2015 Client: City of Santa Clarita, Ian Pari, Senior Traffic Engineer, (661) 284-1402, ipari@santa-clarita.com C 1 t y W 1 d e I"Ia1',;ility I Irir I A11,a I I aiiiiii "inp,r^[ Em 8111N Aute Ctr 71 Trailhead ra 2'-0" ICBOuquet .......... Cyn Rd ®m.... 1c Santa Clara River Trail VA ...........-1III� . V 6" Ao T TrailheadutCtf 2'-2.5° 1c Bouquet Cyn Rd Ram F Santa Clara River Trail T�l 6'-2.5" / 4'-0" J Santa Clarita Citywide Wayfinding Signage Program Alta is providing planning and design services to develop a wayfinding program for the city's extensive bicycle and pedestrian network, consisting of over 80 miles of trails, bike lanes and paseos. The wayfinding plan establishes design standards for developing a comprehensive wayfinding system which includes, orientation maps, informational signage, pavement markings, trailhead kiosks, on -street directional signage, trail mileage markers, and trail identity elements to support easy, safe and comfortable navigation. In addition to the plan, Alta is devel- oping construction documents for the multi -use trail network. The majority of the trail network follows the Santa Clara River and its tributaries. Date: 2014-2015 Client: City of Santa Clarita, Mark Hunter, Transportation Planning Analyst, mhunter@santa- clarita.com, (661) 286-4042 M L ctF^ � V u E s U o Em 8111N Aute Ctr 71 Trailhead ra 2'-0" ICBOuquet .......... Cyn Rd ®m.... 1c Santa Clara River Trail VA ...........-1III� . V 6" Ao T TrailheadutCtf 2'-2.5° 1c Bouquet Cyn Rd Ram F Santa Clara River Trail T�l 6'-2.5" / 4'-0" J Santa Clarita Citywide Wayfinding Signage Program Alta is providing planning and design services to develop a wayfinding program for the city's extensive bicycle and pedestrian network, consisting of over 80 miles of trails, bike lanes and paseos. The wayfinding plan establishes design standards for developing a comprehensive wayfinding system which includes, orientation maps, informational signage, pavement markings, trailhead kiosks, on -street directional signage, trail mileage markers, and trail identity elements to support easy, safe and comfortable navigation. In addition to the plan, Alta is devel- oping construction documents for the multi -use trail network. The majority of the trail network follows the Santa Clara River and its tributaries. Date: 2014-2015 Client: City of Santa Clarita, Mark Hunter, Transportation Planning Analyst, mhunter@santa- clarita.com, (661) 286-4042 M 4 I 'm r Y p 5 ed r � n ,fi. il'°I� Fllr1) �1 P�i1rt LA Metro Active Transportation Strategic Plan The Active Transportation Strategic Plan is a compre- hensive update of both the First/Last Mile Strategic Plan (2013) and Bicycle Transportation Strategic Plan (2006). Alta played a key role in developing a Regional Active Transportation Network that enables inter- city travel by foot and bicycle. The Regional Active Transportation Network will be comprised entirely of protected facilities such as Class I Off -Street Paths and Class IV Protected Bike Lanes. It included oppor- tunities to harness existing rights-of-way, like the Los Angeles River Path and Alameda Corridor, to provide safe, continuous facilities that can serve commuters, M shoppers, students, recreational travelers, and more. In the process of developing the Regional Active Transportation Network, Alta inventoried existing and planned bikeway networks for the entire county and engaged stakeholders across the region around network planning. Date: 2015-2016 Client: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Tham Nguyen, Project Manager, (213) 922-2606, nguyentha@metro. net TRANSIT LINES -�-� Local ® Rapid/Expres Blue Line PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE VOLUMES ........ 1-5 6-10 11-25 26+ BIKE & PED COLLISIONS ® Crash Site ® Fatality Transit Lines Kev Transit Access Corridors Collision Severity & Location C 1 t y W 1 d e "I C9 1';1I1ty Irlr I A11,a I I a iIiIirtd I "Inp,r^I Bicycle Circulation Land Use High Vehicular Speeds BICYCLE FACILITIES Existing Proposed LAND USE CATEGORIES Low Residential F///0 High Residential IIIIIIIIIIIIIII Commercial Office Industrial IIIIIIIIIIIII Education/Public Illlllllllllllllf11.. Open Space Vacant/Other HIGH-SPEED ROADWAYS I ............... > 35 mph LA Metro First/Last Mile Strategic Plan Alta was part of the consultant team on this effort to identify a series of station typologies designed to guide strategic improvements throughout the Metro service area. The plan addresses policies and goals for multi- modal access and system integration, and includes a set of guidelines that will lead regional implemen- tation focused on transit connectivity, social justice and community health. The team developed a phys- ical active transportation network -based strategy for improving station access in LA County. The strategy (referred to as the "Pathway") supports system access and multimodal transfer activity, and extends the reach of transit throughout the County through transit stop enhancements and broader catchment area improve- ments. The team developed a series of station typol- ogies to guide strategic improvements throughout Metro's service area. Using data, internal and external stakeholder outreach, and site visits, the team devel- oped specific access improvements based on land use, residential and commercial densities, roadway network characteristics. and other factors. Date: 2014 Client: Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Shahrzad Amiri, Deputy Executive Officer, (213).922-3061, AmiriS@metro.net M I.'il, .r `rarilrl l,lrn PCI I A 11,a I a J i J i i i I CAMUT! Trail Routes by Reference ID r'%-•••^" Castaic Creek(CQ —o Castaic Dam (CD)' . Charlie Canyon(CL) — Chwito Canyon(CO) o—ro Cliffe Store, (CS) o—o Cliffe Stone Utellion(CE) Elderberry F—bay (EF) o Hasley Cary—(HQ rJ"•••• Interstate Paintball(IP) — Lake West (LIN) o --o Romero Ce nyon(RC) IJ ^o San Fra equito Canyon (SF) •o Santa Felicia (SA) —1 Sloan Canyon(SC) tri-- 1 Tapia Canyon (TC) Val Verde (VV) West Cleek(WQ :�nnsr9na[exl Far SPcalal Ev¢— se only donrnM y shetl line lCD�&CD)I Castaic Project Area u//(//^ "a Now" ) I i / • Tra meaa CAMUTPTra Propose l d %%i/���iii� �,,, , �,e,•; w,r� , ��D %/// iris/�!'���Gryof//i���I�i - men�� t rSantal l� M� Alignt Segments Psd Ador tedzom Al g Eastng Hn, LAcounty Tails P(s op eNedwRhealtl0.ea —.1 sp.e.Trail, ea d a s � � // � ' ,,.t✓,.,�..,M N,,,g f, l/ Ft�i� a / % liij�r / I i % g"' Proposed State Regional Ti ra s ..�' Sn< .cared ne<<earo,a r a �c-I / / /� r ... P dusFSRoads aa��Tr�i/D//O%rod �/�%�i �� © � �%i� Unve pad USFSRoads 4-, car , ,- Newhaf) "-�1%' cillo s 0 O's z E 4 i/i%/a f brz MApo—'OVRCES 11-111111 A 11,111, 1 PAI tMt[)[M M 3 �� ➢um5o [ez ES See[N 2 is Aiye esC Yt eVlseGSC- 0 ' P otetz eai tla�abase i ryof tahom a Y Castaic Multi -Use Trails Master Plan Alta prepared a multi -use trails plan, technical reports, and environmental documentation pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Castaic Area Multi -Use Trails Plan. The study area encompasses approximately 76 square miles in the Castaic area and will guide future trail development. The plan recommends improvements to existing trails and provide trail users and local populations with seamless transitions within the study area to trails of adjacent jurisdictions and prime destinations within and adjacent to the study area. The plan created a trail system that is compatible with adjacent land uses and environmental resources while incorporating safe and sustainable design. The overall work efforts will include a trail plan and associated CEQA documentation. Date: 2015-2016 Client: Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation, Zachary Likins, Park Planning Assistant, (213) 351-5149, ZLikins@parks.lacounty.gov C 1 t y w 1 d e "I C9r',111t l I lair I A11,a I I aiullI "Inp,r^[ h'mwi�m 'dd 9 A i Wuu � � . ..... . ............. Thnarana �' Agoura Hidden... c�Ty Wig. J ... ... AngelesLis Hills Hllls� m J.nuvm� �'a' car tra4. - .io Rd EPa'ebgn M, l �.... m wear flake mouwm,� �. Ila9e XIII "Nps" �M 101.. e 0... .G, "e.-.Cily4ilyFfall & Calabasas ,Westlake ... /us, .r� Ulllage �i�.........." Ventura County....,.0 Malibu e /% POelfiee Ocean11 W %f Las Virgenes-Malibu Regional Bicycle Master Plan This regional bicycle master plan involved five non- Date: 2014-2015 contiguous cities in a hilly part of Los Angeles County. Client: Southern California Association of In addition to creating bicycle plans for each partici- Governments and Las Virgenes-Malibu Council of pating city, the project team identified bicycling Governments, Terry Dipple, Executive Director, Las connections through unincorporated portions of the Virgenes-Malibu Council of Governments, County that include a National Recreation Area and (818) 968-9088, tdipple@msn.com several state parks. M ,.'il, .r `raI,[ � ,Irn! � I A II,a I aiuiii i Map 1: Existing and Proposed Bikeways Unincorporated Los Angeles County Bicycle Master Plan Source: Data obtained from Los Angeles County Author Tony Sabmone Date: 7221. e 0 5 3 Miles WW b Los Angeles County Bikeway Master Plan Alta developed a Bicycle Master Plan for the County of Los Angeles. The plan addressed the need for bicycle facilities in unincorporated areas and other County properties such as flood control channels. The plan- ning process included extensive outreach including the formation of an advisory committee and over 40 meet- ings with County staff, advisory committee members, stakeholders, and members of the general public. Alta also led an extensive feasibility review for over 300 miles of potential bikeways across the County. Date: 2009-2011 Client: Los Angeles County, Abu Yusuf, Transportation Planner, (626) 458-3940, ayusuf@dpw.lacounty.gov, C 1 t y W 1 d e 1"Ia1',;ility I Iarf I AII,a I I aiuiii ID "inp,r^[ Rancho Cucamonga Circulation Master Plan for Bicyclists and Pedestrians Alta collaborated with the City of Rancho Cucamonga to develop an integral strategy for a multi -modal city- wide network to encourage bicycle and pedestrian travel. Community engagement efforts included a public outreach survey for both native English and Spanish speakers to get input on biking and walking conditions in the community over the course of several weeks and numerous outreach events. The final plan includes a robust set of program recommendations, concept designs for project implementation, and enhanced bicycle and pedestrian networks. Date: 2015 Client: City of Rancho Cucamonga, Mayuko Nakajima, Assistant Planner, (909) 477-2750, mayuko.nakajima@cityofrc.us M Long Beach Bicycle Master Plan Update Alta worked with the City of Long Beach to update the City's Bicycle Master Plan. The Bike Plan serves as the guiding document for the transformation of Long Beach into the most bicycle friendly city in the United States. The continued development of the City's network of bicycle facilities will not only make bicycling a more viable mode of transportation, but will contribute to an enhanced quality of life in the City that includes increased public health, community development, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Extensive community input was collected through the Bicycle Master Plan process, with public feedback especially solicited to inform policy and infrastructure recommendations. The project team took a thorough approach to reach parts of the city and population MIN groups that are often absent from the planning process. In total, the Bicycle Master Plan team held a citywide community meeting, attended nine community events, set up eight pop-up mapping exercises, and held nine focus groups. Outreach activities took place in all council districts across the city. Additionally, a survey was administered online and in person in four different languages (English, Spanish, Khmer, and Tagalog). The survey garnered 469 responses. Date: 2016-2017 Client: City of Long Beach, Christopher Koontz, AICP, Advance Planning Officer, (562) 570-6288, christopher.koontz@longbeach.gov C 1 t y W 1 d e 1"Ia1',;ility Iarf I A11,a I I aiuiii D "inp,r^[ i uuuuuuuui�� uuuuuu uu luuuuuuuui� uuuuuuuui� uuuuuuuui�� uuuuuu �uuuuu �uuui m 1uuuuui m uuuuuuuuum �uuuuui uuuui coir nll.rkc shrd,O uuonll: irovcs sxky' 11 n+ IIrullu0y' ana.l +.^:dry ull.nulluu r alllyun+u x suircO or evell'youne�. I"clloy "v alre cxaiu'nllrllcs oil Vyll. iccflll ^"::fyunnll.rlldAc uuVud,Os ` lours, In x chI siqiwir's k)nllll ox. planted Medians & Street Trees —reduce Curb Extensions & Median Refuge Areas High Visibility Crosswalks Include Crossing Beacons Ilke th eRectangular Rapid Traffic Circles have been proven to calm head-on and t11 19 collisions and provide reducepedestrlancrossing distances and additional palntmatanenhance amotorises Flash eeacon(RRFe7 enhance me v,blllty veh lcle traffic—-Igh—h—dstreets, while refuge forpedestrian crossi ngs all while visibility. Curb Extensionsalsv reduce sofa crosswalk. Nearschools of crosswalksmarked byjust p—t Flashi still allowing for continuous ---t 'f beautifying the area. Sidewalk plantings can vehlclespeeds by reducln g tuming radius walks arep_ted yellow for additional lights and additional signage a lett motorists vehlclesand people blcycling.Combined Ovide shade anda pleasant street experience which Increases the chance of survival fora visvlbsllty ln-roadway l lghti'g can further othe presence of croswalksand pedestrian with oth erfeatu res su ch as dl rectionalsigns for people walking, and createa buffer between pedestrian In the event ofa collision. enhance crog'walk v blllty. traffic. Leading Pedestrian Intervals that glue they can help createanetwork of"bicycle pedestrians an d vehicle trafficople oval ga head start to c....- street boulevard5'or neighborhood -friendly s[ree5'. ar other tool that can Increase safety and comfort at Intersections. On -Street Separated Bikeways provide Bike Lanes provide a designated space for Shared Lane Markings ("Sherr ") help Lane Reconfigurations often convert streets protected Intersections reduce tuming 1t" (- www' - III d III' RM"�"i V SGVC G San Gabriel Valley Active Transportation Planning Initiative The primary objective of this project is to develop Active Transportation Master Plans for five partner cities (Glendora, Irwindale, La Puente, Monrovia, and Montebello), prioritizing programs and infrastructure improvements that will increase the number of people walking, bicycling, and using other human -powered modes. The project team, led by Alta, is complementing the planning process with a series of bicycle safety trainings and nighttime bicycle light distributions. The project is also analyzing over 150 miles of water- ways, rail corridors, and utility easements for the poten- tial development of a regional greenway network. Through an extensive evaluation process, 50 miles of greenways will be selected as a priority network, to be implemented by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. Date: 2017 -ongoing Client: Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), Marisa Creter, SGVCOG Assistant Executive Director, (626) 457-1800, mcreter@sgvcog.org M ,J , .r`raI,[ ll,IrnI! l I A11a I a J i J i i i I While bicyd nq and w 1Nn0 have inc—Sed in Califoaria, S.S ty c thw, W be a ct'k!'IcCm. BETWEEN 2005 AND 2014, THERE WERE FROM 2005 TO 2014 1.34,1RB HicYclisk-ir'rvol✓mr1 rraslrw.s and fab,&13raedevtrian-inwlvecP crn h- ROAD ura ss C:a(IYamla. 7'hatrs an avrp ,a of FATALITIES m l 38 @gDECLINED 2511 Ai¢Yclest.lrrvnlvodpodm sn Ivmd , "d" cra &,x Pu day urauhe P_dny THERE WERE PEDESTRIAN 1,3$1 bioYOWWaliPiesacromr California. Thal is iY 'a Phan .06 FAYALITIES EATALUIES STAYED THE SAME ., 5 DER WEEK BICYCLE AND THERE WERE rATA TRES INCREASES C B,aY4 pedmvhlWrr (pfalNJy nax'ov.4 CalrPonila. 7'I'wfire en avaraAmafrwrerlY +�"w uu® iiY,r+"D PEDESTRIANS G4 KILLED EACH DAY IN 2014. (NEARLY ROADWAY FATALITIES r Ill «x o[✓ec9apwdealrYan , California Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Alta developed California's first statewide bicycle and pedestrian plan. The plan helps fulfill Caltrans' mission to "provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and effi- cient transportation system to enhance California's economy and livability." Alta led the development of plan goals, objectives, performance measures, and strategies. A part of this plan included mobility access strategies that recommended integrating bicycle and pedestrian needs in planning and design of multi- modal transportation system and services. Support of expanded use of electric bicycles in California, including the provision of a network of public electric bike charging infrastructure was recommended. With more widespread adoption of electric bikes across California, bicycle facility design will need to consider the unique needs of e -bikes including faster average speeds, parking and security, and a need for publicly - accessible charging stations. The final outcomes of this project included a comprehensive set of recommenda- tions with grant supporting elements to ready the city to seek funding and implement projects. Date: 2015-2017 Client: California Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation Planning, Office of System Planning, Scott Forsythe, (916) 653-3635, scott.forsythe@dot.ca.gov