HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-11 - AGENDA REPORTS - HIGH ACCIDENT TRAFFIC GRANT (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
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CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: April 11, 1995
SUBJECT: HIGH ACCIDENT LOCATION AND MITIGATION PROGRAM
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
In April 1994, the Traffic Engineering section applied for a grant for a traffic safety project
(High Accident Location and Mitigation Program) to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).
In December 1994, the OTS approved a grant of $40,000 to the City for the proposed project
(OTS letter is attached).
The purpose of this safety project is to develop an advanced traffic and accident data
management and analysis program. With this program, identification of high accident locations
and mitigation measures will be more effective. The program will produce accident ratings for
City streets and help staff prioritize capital improvement projects on the roadway system. Most
of all, this project will enhance traffic safety in our City by allowing City staff to be proactive
in detecting problem locations and identifying appropriate mitigation measures. As a result,
it is expected that the implementation of this project's recommendations would help reduce the
number of accidents and litigation costs for the City.
A consulting firm will be hired to provide much of the effort in the project. The project is
entirely funded by the OTS grant. Twelve consulting firms were requested to submit a proposal
of professional service for the subject project. Seven consulting firms responded with proposals
as follows:
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Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc.
DKS Associates
Traffic Safety Engineers
JHK & Associates
Crossroad Software
Echelon Industries, Inc.
TJKM Transportation Consultants
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HIGH ACCIDENT LOCATION AND MITIGATION PROGRAM
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT
April 11, 1995 - Page 2
Based on the selection criteria established by staff and OTS, JHK & Associates consulting firm
was selected to be the most qualified for this project.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Accept the OTS approved grant for the traffic safety project.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with JHK & Associates, not to exceed
$40,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and the Office of Traffic
Safety..
3. Direct staff to appropriate $40,000 to Account No. 01-5405-227, and increase estimated
revenue by $40,000 for Account No. 01-3532 for the High Accident Location and Mitigation
Program.
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OTS grant approval letter
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - BUSINESS, TRANSPORT... SON AND HOUSING AGENCY PETE WILSON, Gommor
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY
7000 FRANKLIN BLVD., SUITE 440
SACRAMENTO, CA 95823
TDD (800) 735-2929 — Referral Number
FAX (916) 324-9606
December 5, 19
Bahman Janka
City Traffic Engineer
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Dear Mr. Janka:
In Reply, Refer To:
Project No. HD9504
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Your application for assistance on a traffic safety project as part of
the California Traffic Safety Program has been approved.
Costs may be incurred in accordance with the application grant period.
All costs incurred must be recorded in your accounting system and be
in accordance with your Detailed Budget Estimate, Schedule B. No
other costs can be allowed without prior approval of this office.
Costs incurred prior to the starting date or subsequent to the closing
date of this project are not reimbursable.
Preparation of the final report is a contractual obligation. Although
a 60 -day grace period is allowed for delivery of the final report to
this office, no costs incidental to its preparation or delivery are
allowable subsequent to the closing date of your project agreement.
Also enclosed are the appropriate forms for compliance with the
program requirements.
Please refer to the above project number
regarding this project. Please contact
Kenneth Logan, at (916 445-9734 for any
Sincerely,
ARTHUR L. DERSON
Director
(916) 445-0527
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