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November 26, 2014
LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE CAMBRIA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION/JOHNSTOWN METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO)
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL
November 26, 2014 Chris Allison Cambria County Planning Commission 401 Candlelight Drive, Suite 213 Ebensburg, PA 15931 REFERENCE: Statement of Qualifications and Proposal to develop a Long Range Transportation Plan for
the Cambria County Planning Commission/Johnstown Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
McCormick Taylor, Inc., Federal ID Number: 23-168-3759
Dear Mr. Allison: McCormick Taylor, Inc. is pleased to present five (5) printed copies and one (1) electronic CD of our Statement of Qualifications/Proposal for the above referenced project. McCormick Taylor can provide a creative, complementary team satisfying all the requirements of all necessary capabilities required by the scope of work. With five offices in Pennsylvania, McCormick Taylor is a leader in Land Use and Transportation Planning throughout the Commonwealth. We fully understand the required services associated with the Long Range Transportation Plan and are committed to successfully completing this plan on-time and on budget. We have designated Robert Watts, P.E., PTOE as our overall Project Manager. Ms. Dawn Noel, P.E. will be Mr. Watt's Assistant Project Manager and the primary point of contact for this contract. We will manage this project from our State College, PA office, with support from our Harrisburg, Philadelphia, State College, and Pittsburgh offices. McCormick Taylor has been assisting Pennsylvania Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) with Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTPs) and other tasks for many years. Two of our most recent LRTP assignments are with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Metropolitan Planning Organization (NEPA MPO) and the Lackawanna/Luzerne MPO (LLMPO). Our experience working with these MPOs will ensure Cambria County that we have the knowledge of the process and expertise necessary to successfully update the county's LRTP. McCormick Taylor also has experience working with the Southwest Planning Commission (SPC) on various assignments since 2006, including assistance with SPC's 2035 Transportation and Development Plan. For this assignment we used electronic technologies to reach people over a large geographic region in a timely and effective way. Electronic Town Meetings were conducted via webcast for Project Region to link meeting sites spread over 10 counties simultaneously in real time. Facilitators at each location led discussion and allowed for feedback. This method supported development of a long range planning vision that would ultimately lead to the prioritization and programming of improvements as part of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) update process. Our performance on that assignment led to process development, management and facilitation for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program over the past three Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) updates. McCormick Taylor is confident that we possess the right expertise to complete this project efficiently and effectively. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to submit our qualifications for this important project. Should you have any questions, we encourage you to contact Mr. Watts at 814-861-4948 or Ms. Noel at 412-722-9306. We look forward to serving Cambria County, the Johnstown MPO, and all its communities on this and future assignments. Thank you for considering our team. Sincerely, McCORMICK TAYLOR, INC. James C. Wiggans, PE Chief Executive Officer
Cambria County Planning Commission: Long Range Transportation Plan November 26, 2014
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP A LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
CAMBRIA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION/JOHNSTOWN METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO)
Cover Letter
SUMMARY OF RELATED EXPERIENCE
NARRATIVE OVERVIEW
WORK PLAN
PROJECT SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDED CHANGES/ADDITIONS TO THE SCOPE
KEY PERSONNEL
Resumes
SIMILAR PROJECTS
COMPLETE BUDGET
SUMMARY OF RELATED EXPERIENCE1
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SUMMARY OF RELATED EXPERIENCE1
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Project Summary of Scope of Work
Client Client Contact address (loca-tion and phone number)
Key Staff Project Role for Cambria County Plan
Total Fee Status of Project
Northeastern Pennsylvania Metropolitan Planning Organization (NEPA MPO) LRTP
This project will provide the NEPA MPO with a LRTP that complies with FHWA's MAP-21 requirements and conforms to PennDOT guidelines.
Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA)
1151 Oak Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 655-5581
Robert Watts, P.E., PTOE
Joseph Bucovetsky, AICP
Brandy Rotz, AICP
Project Manager
Planning Lead
Assistant Planner
$175,000 Active
Lackawanna/Luzerne MPO (LLMPO) LRTP Update
This project will update the LLMPO’s LRTP to be adopted by December 2015 and will look ahead to 2040; also will be MAP-21 and PennDOT compliant.
Lackawanna/Luzerne Metropolitan Planning Organization (LLMPO)
20 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
(570) 825-1564
Robert Watts, P.E., PTOE
Joseph Bucovetsky, AICP
Brandy Rotz, AICP
Project Manager
Planning Lead
Assistant Planner
$250,000 Active
Southwest Planning Commission's (SPC) 2035 Transportation and Development Plan
This project involved facilitation and public involve-ment to support development of the LRTP.
Southwest Planning Commission (SPC)
Two Chatham Center, Suite 500; 112 Washington Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 391-5590
Kenneth Rich
Betsy Zang
Public Involvement Lead
CMAQ Assistant
$90,906.02 Completed
Lackawanna/Luzerne MPO (LLMPO) Regional Plan - Comprehensive Plan and Long Range Transportation Plan
This project includ-ed the preparation of a two-county Regional Plan that satisfi es both the Comprehensive Plan requirements of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) as well as the Long-Range Transportation Plan require-ments of the Federal Highway Administration.
Lackawanna/Luzerne Metropolitan Planning Organization (LLMPO)
20 N. Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
(570) 825-1564
Robert Watts, P.E., PTOE
Joseph Bucovetsky, AICP
Project Manager
Planning Lead
$249,937.08 Completed
NARRATIVE OVERVIEW2
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NARRATIVE OVERVIEW2
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Cambria County is a fourth class county in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a population of approximately 143,728 residents (Census, 2011). There are 63 municipalities within the County con-sisting of 32 boroughs, 30 townships and the city of Johnstown.
The Cambria County Planning Commission is a standing member of the county's Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The Johnstown Area Transportation Study (JATS) and its MPO is the agen-cy primarily responsible for preparing and updating a county-wide transportation plan or Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). This LRTP must be con-sistent with the requirements of both the Federal and State governments.
The Johnstown MPO is responsible for all of Cambria County and two municipalities in Somerset County (Paint Borough and Windber Borough). Major high-way corridors in the region include US 22, a major east to west corridor connecting to Altoona and US 219, a major north-south corridor, that connects to the Pennsylvania Turnpike. PennDOT data from 2012 indicated that there were over 1,700 miles of high-ways in Cambria County. There are no interstates within the county; however, there are almost 700 miles of state and federal highways. The remaining 1,000 miles (approximate) are municipal and local roadways.
Within Cambria County there is one commercial pas-senger airport and one general aviation facility. The John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport is the principle commercial air transportation facility in the county. The Ebensburg Airport is a non-commer-cial general aviation facility.
The Cambria County Transit Authority (CamTran) is the principal mass transit provider in Cambria County. CamTran provides fi xed-route transit service in the Johnstown area and throughout portions of the county. Call-on-demand and paratransit services are also available. The Johnstown Inclined Plane, which serves tourists and commuters, is operated by CamTran.
Cambria County's railroad infrastructure provides passenger and freight service. Amtrak provides daily east and westbound passenger service. CSX Transportation Inc. and Norfolk Southern Railway Co.
are major rail freight carriers in the region.
The County's Comprehensive Plan was updated in 2011. The Transportation Study portion of the Comprehensive Plan stresses the importance of coordinating transportation development with land use plans, community plans, facility plans, hous-ing plans, and economic plans. Key issues of con-cern expressed in the Transportation Study include developing better means for Access Management throughout the county's road system. McCormick Taylor recently assisted PennDOT District 9 with the development of an Access Management Plan for the US 22 corridor from Duncansville in Blair County to Mount Union in Huntingdon County. Our familiarity with PennDOT's guidance and the process required to develop an Access Management Plan, along with a thorough understanding of how land use affects transportation (and vice versa) would assist Cambria County with ensuring that the LRTP update incorpo-rated access management / land use themes where possible.
Additional concerns expressed in the Transportation Study include the need for new developments to be responsible for on- and off-site roadway im-provements that are triggered by the development, congestion management at critical intersections, the public perception that there is a lack of fund-ing for transportation improvements in the northern portions of the county, and the vital importance of maintaining both Amtrak passenger service and the economic importance of freight rail.
McCormick Taylor brings a planning team that is well versed in land development issues and regu-lations. In fact we teach the National Highway Institute’s courses on Complete Streets and inte-grating Transportation and Land Use. Our traffi c engineers have conducted numerous congestion management and mitigation studies and projects throughout the state. In addition, our staff has re-cently completed a study for PennDOT and the Federal Railroad Administration on the Keystone West portion of Amtrak's Pennsylvanian Service, which includes a stop in Johnstown.
Based on our expertise in these areas combined with our knowledge of the LRTP process, McCormick Taylor is ready to implement a planning process that will anticipate the MPO's needs and will result in a
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successful FHWA certifi cation review for the Cambria County LRTP. We see our role as providing a framework for this planning process and guidance in progressing through the following major project steps:
1. Data Inventory & Assessment (Understanding of system resources, condition, issues, and needs): The current status of the transportation in-frastructure under Johnstown MPO’s jurisdiction is the starting point for long-range planning that will look 20+ years into the future. Our team will assist in identifying the relevant transportation infrastructure elements and discovering existing sources of information about those elements. We emphasize the dy-namic nature of this information, which we expect to be changed, refi ned, and improved by stakeholders during the project. Our assembly and analysis of this data will reveal overlapping patterns representing transportation trends and needs.
2. Visioning & Articulation of Transportation Objectives: The planning pro-cess is informed by the community’s objectives, as well as an understanding of how shared or divergent those objectives may be within the Johnstown MPO region. A synthesis and refreshing of those objectives is needed. Our team sup-plies the expertise to create the public participation plan and the communica-tions tools for engaging the public, RPO Committee, stakeholders, and other transportation interest and advocacy groups. We recognize the value of the work put into the recently adopted county and multi-municipal Comprehensive Plans, and we intend to tap the insight they provide into the community’s de-sires and aspirations for the transportation system, linking this into the LRTP development process.
Consideration of the community’s objectives alongside the status of the trans-portation system leads to a discussion about how the transportation system could be improved and what the future system could achieve with strategic in-frastructure investments. An array of feasible possibilities, based on both state-of-the practice experience and visionary thinking, is needed along with mea-sures of their performance in achieving the specifi c objectives. We envision this as a collaborative effort that fuses the knowledge of Cambria County Planning Commission, Johnstown MPO, stakeholders, and other interest groups with our team’s expertise in engineering and planning practice. We will interpret needs into potential solutions, identify limitations, and formulate a future alternative that may be advanced for implementation into the LRTP.
3. Plan Implementation (Translation of community objectives into a pri-oritized, fi scally-constrained, long-range transportation plan): Translating the vision into a project listing is a complex merging of performance measures, prioritization criteria, project ranking, cost estimation, revenue forecasting, Benefi ts and Burdens analysis, and public outreach. The technical guidance in MAP-21 will be very important during development of the Plan. It grants greater fl exibility to the states but requires greater adherence to performance mea-sures, when prioritizing projects for the Plan. Our team will guide the project stakeholders through the project prioritization and ranking process. Planning level cost estimates and revenue scenarios, based on the Commonwealth’s Transportation Program Financial Guidance, feed into the fi scally-constrained list of projects, and public comment will be solicited, in fulfi llment of the Public Participation Plan. We underscore the depth and relevance of our team’s recent experience in navigating the LRTP process for the Johnstown MPO.
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WORK PLAN3
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The LRTP will address the overall transportation needs and goals of Cambria County, PA in com-pliance with FHWA requirements under MAP-21. It will conform to PennDOT's guide for the develop-ment of regional long range transportation plans and the Commonwealth's Keystone Principles. McCormick Taylor's key challenge will be maxi-mizing the level of service to the county as we develop a compact planning process for the de-livery of an LRTP within an 18-month window. As such, we envision preparing the LRTP in three phases: Data Inventory & Assessment; Visioning & Articulation of Transportation Objectives; and Plan Implementation. Each of these phases is discussed in the following sections, along with our approach to Public Involvement, which will be weaved through-out each phase of LRTP development.
PART A. DATA INVENTORY & ASSESSMENT
The current status of the transportation infrastructure under Johnstown MPO's jurisdiction is the starting point for long-range planning that will look 20+ years into the future. Our team will assist in identifying the relevant transportation infrastructure elements and discovering existing sources of information about those elements. We emphasize the dynamic nature of this information, which we expect to be changed, refi ned, and improved by stakeholders during the project. Our assembly and analysis of this data will reveal overlapping patterns representing transporta-tion trends and needs.
The Inventory Phase will require approximately seven months to complete and will include collec-tion and research of existing plans, obtaining sup-plemental data and preparation of GIS base map-ping. A meeting with the Cambria County Planning Commission, Johnstown MPO, and associated focus group activities will also take place in this phase. This phase will conclude with the development of a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis for Cambria County. The SWOT analysis will help us synthesize the data that we have collected into a form that can be used by the Johnstown MPO and its planning partners to understand current con-ditions and weigh options for the transportation fu-ture of the area. The SWOT analysis will specifi cally support the visioning activities of the next phase.
A.1. Refresh Existing Systems Inventories & Agency Plans
The data and mapping inventory collected for the 2011 Cambria County LRTP—including the GIS da-tabases—will be refreshed with the most current information available. The relevant new and up-dated transportation agency plans will also be col-lected during the data update process. McCormick Taylor will seek out this information by contacting the agencies that assisted with the 2011 Plan. The transportation system data and mapping will be on display for review and continual revision during all project meetings.
A.2. Refresh EJ and Traditionally Underserved Population Profi les
The population profi les and analysis published in the Environmental Justice document as part of the 2011 LRTP will be refreshed with 2010 Census and the most recent American Community Survey data. The format and distributive analysis methodologies from the 2011 Plan will be maintained in the Update.
A.3. Identify System Trends and Existing Needs
System trends and needs will be identifi ed through two primary channels. The fi rst will be developed through McCormick Taylor’s analysis of the systems data collected during Task A.1. The second—which will also verify the fi rst—will come out of other sys-tem planning processes through the local and sys-tem knowledge of the partnering municipalities, counties, and modal agencies.
The data used and the analysis of trends and needs will ultimately provide groundwork for developing the performance measures and project selection criteria.
A.4. Assess Transportation Improvement Progress
This fi nal step in the data inventory and assessment will provide a backward-looking comparison with the condition and performance of the transportation system as documented in the 2011 Plan. The Plan Update will draw on the baseline of data that was developed in the 2011 Plan. This assessment will link to the fi nancial expenditures made since 2011, with the aim of providing benefi t-cost indicators.
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requirements of MAP-21. We will draw on the best practices for evaluating the transportation systems data assembled, including:
Crash History Data from PennDOT’s CDART System
Roadway Condition, according to PennDOT’s International Roughness Index (IRI) Data
Bridge Condition, according to PennDOT’s Bridge Management System (BMS) and local agency bridge databases
System Reliability, according to PennDOT and lo-cal roadway closure data
Freight Movement, according to data from PennDOT’s system-wide traffi c count program, FHWA’s Freight Analysis Framework, and local railroad and freight movement sources
And Reduced Project Deliver Delays, according to PennDOT’s Let Schedule Data.
In addition, through coordination with the Cambria County Planning Commission, system features such as congestion, economic vitality, and environmental sustainability will be addressed. Based on the data presented, performance “targets” and their time-frame/horizon will be established.
PART C. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Translating the vision into a project listing is a com-plex merging of performance measures, prioritiza-tion criteria, project ranking, cost estimation, reve-nue forecasting, Benefi ts and Burdens analysis, and public outreach. The technical guidance in MAP-21 will be very important during development of the Plan. It grants greater fl exibility to the states but re-quires greater adherence to performance measures, when prioritizing projects for the Plan. Our team will guide the Steering Committee through the project prioritization and ranking process. Planning level cost estimates and revenue scenarios, based on the Commonwealth’s Transportation Program Financial Guidance, feed into the fi scally-constrained list of projects, and public comment will be solicited, in fulfi llment of the Public Participation Plan.
The Implementation Phase will focus on the devel-opment of prioritization criteria and the determina-tion of a project ranking, cost estimations, revenue scenarios, project listing (fi scally-constrained and “aspirations”) and full documentation of the LRTP. A Steering Committee Prioritization session will occur during this phase. The DRAFT LRTP will be submit-ted for public comment, public hearings will be com-pleted, and a FINAL LRTP will be delivered.
C.1 Conduct Project Prioritization
The fi rst step in this task will be developing the project prioritization criteria. Working from the
PART B. VISIONING & ARTICULATION OF TRANSPORTATION OBJECTIVES
The planning process is informed by the objectives of the region and its constit-uent communities. A synthesis and refreshing of those objectives will be provid-ed. Our team will supply the expertise to implement the public participation plan and the communications tools for engaging the public, Steering Committee, stakeholders, and other transportation interest and advocacy groups. We rec-ognize the value of the work put into the 2011 Plan, and we intend to further tap the ongoing insight available through them.
Considering the county’s larger objectives alongside the needs and goals for its future leads to a discussion about how the transportation system could be improved and what the future system could achieve with strategic infrastructure investments. The identifi cation of feasible, necessary, and benefi cial projects is needed along with measures of their performance in achieving the specifi c objectives. We envision this as a collaborative effort that brings together the knowledge of the MPO, municipalities, and community leaders with our team’s expertise in engineering and planning practice. We will interpret needs into po-tential solutions, identify limitations, and formulate a future alternative that may be advanced for implementation into the LRTP.
This phase for Visioning and Articulation of Transportation Objectives includes tasks that focus on future conditions and trends, needs, and potential direc-tions to meet those trends and needs. For the LRTP Update, we will engage the Steering Committee and other Focus Groups in reviewing the existing plan and generating feedback for keeping it on track. The previous scenario evaluations will be confi rmed, enhanced, and/or expanded as new analysis tools are avail-able. The performance-based planning framework required by MAP-21 will be formalized with the Plan Update, according to FHWA’s schedule of progressive guidance expected during the remainder of 2014 and into 2015.
B.1. Review Comprehensive Plan Themes
This task includes a review of the themes expressed in the 2011 Cambria County Comprehensive Plan, particularly the transportation study portion of the Comprehensive Plan. Considering the 20-year vision of the 2011 Plan, this Update does not anticipate any “re-visioning” of the Comprehensive Plan’s ba-sic framework or fundamental themes. As such, this task would result in a re-statement or minor “course correction” in the transportation planning goals of the region and its constituent communities, as necessary.
The most important outcomes from this task relate to performance measures and project prioritization criteria. The emphasis/importance placed on certain elements of the 2011 Plan may be adjusted to better tune the LRTP toward achieving the Plan’s objectives.
B.2. Verify & Evaluate Future Scenarios
An update and/or verifi cation of the transportation evaluation included in the 2011 Plan will be conducted. The methodology (traffi c shed and corridor level evaluation) may be similar, enhanced, or changed entirely, depending on the evaluation tools available. With the MPO’s prospective development of a travel demand model, an expanded and more systematic evaluation of future sce-narios (and steps along the way) could be completed. Regardless of the tools available, this Update would incorporate the real demographic and econom-ic changes observed from 2011 to 2014 and adjust the scenario evaluation(s) accordingly.
B.3. Develop Transportation Performance Measures & Targets
According to the requirements of the MAP-21 funding legislation, the metropoli-tan planning process is to establish a performance based approach to planning that supports national goals, including the following: safety, infrastructure con-dition, congestion reduction, system reliability, freight movement and economic vitality, environmental sustainability, and reduced project delivery delays.
This task will adapt and re-package the 2011 Plan to specifi cally fulfi ll the
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transportation system goals and performance measurement “targets” estab-lished during the Visioning phase, the project prioritization criteria from the 2011 Plan will be reviewed and modifi ed. As part of this process, we will engage the Steering Committee in establishing priorities and weights for the various cri-teria under consideration. Once the prioritization criteria have been approved for use, we will guide the Steering Committee through the project prioritization process.
C.2. Complete Linking Planning & NEPA Screening Forms
McCormick Taylor will provide support and/or training for the MPO in complet-ing the Linking Planning & NEPA (LPN) Screening Forms, as required for the project development process. Assistance with the Level 1 Screening Forms would be provided for projects being fed into project prioritization. Assistance with Level 2 or Level 3 Screening Forms is not anticipated.
C.3. Estimate Project Costs
Planning-level estimates of present-year project cost will be prepared as con-sistent with current trends in materials, construction, and design services costs. For the purposes of programming, costs will be broken out for Construction, Design, Utilities, and Right-of-Way, according to the “year of expenditure”.
C.4. Forecast Revenue Scenarios
Based on fi scal guidance from the federal and state transportation agencies, forecasts for up to four (4) revenue scenarios will be provided—one (1) baseline scenario and up to three (3) alternative scenarios that refl ect “what if” changes in funding levels and economic factors.
C.5. Develop Project Listings
The following listings of projects will be prepared:
Fiscally-Constrained Projects, which includes those projects that can be funded during the Plan horizon given the revenue projections.
Aspiration Projects, which includes the remaining “waiting list” of projects that cannot be funded according to the revenue projections but are retained in the LRTP for future consideration.
C.6. Conduct Equity Assessment
The evaluation of the equity of the transportation improvement program (TIP)—commonly called a “Benefi ts and Burdens” analysis—will be conducted to con-sider the proximity and impact that the transportation investment program has on minority and in-poverty populations.
C.7. Generate DRAFT LRTP
This task encompasses the effort to compose, organize, assemble, review, and publish the DRAFT version of the LRTP for agency consideration and public comment.
C.8. Deliver FINAL LRTP
This task encompasses the effort to revise, assemble, review, and publish the FINAL version of the LRTP for agency adoption.
PART D. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT & COORDINATION
Public involvement and participation, as well as coordination with the planning decision-makers in the region were keystones of the 2011 Plan and will continue in the Plan Update. The Steering Committee will be the primary guiding body for the LRTP Update, while sessions with Focus Groups and the Public will seek to expand the feedback and input for the Plan. Special Purpose meetings and other workshops, as needed, are built into this task to garner feedback from populations that are traditionally underrepresented in project feedback or un-derserved by the transportation system.
D.1. Steering Committee
McCormick Taylor team anticipates working closely with the Steering Committee as the primary guiding body for the LRTP Update. The meeting sessions are scheduled at key points during plan develop-ment, and each corresponds with the preparation of important deliverables. We recommend that plan-ning partners and other stakeholders--including representatives of freight, public transportation, bi-cycle & trails advocates, and human service agency transportation providers—be part of this committee. We anticipate up to 2 Steering Committee Meetings.
D.2. Public Meetings
Public meetings will be held twice during the project timeline. It is anticipated that the County will adver-tise the meetings and that they will be held in one centralized location.
D.3. Special Purpose Meetings
As a complement to the larger outreach effort, we will conduct up to two (2) special purpose meetings for organizations representing underserved and po-tentially vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, low-income, and minorities. The meeting will be ap-propriately staffed to accommodate these popula-tions in offering guidance and input regarding lo-cal and regional transportation defi ciencies for the LRTP.
Stakeholder Coordination
McCormick Taylor will establish a stakeholder data-base using existing databases provided by the MPO. This database will be used to deliver project infor-mation to all of the interested parties in the region. No meetings are anticipated with Stakeholders; rather distribution of information would be anticipat-ed through the CCPC or during the Public Meetings. Information distribution to Stakeholders would part of the Visioning phase.
D.4. MPO Coordinating and Technical Committee Meetings
We anticipate making a total of four (4) presenta-tions to these MPO bodies: two (2) presentations to the Coordinating Committee; and two (2) to the Technical Committee.
D.5. Website Assistance
Web-ready LRTP posts will be developed and shared with the MPO for their existing website. Updating of the website will be the responsibility of CCPC staff, as specifi ed in the RFP.
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• Researchexistingcomprehensiveplans
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• Documenttransportsystem/modes
• Identifytrends&needs
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Articulation of community objectives into a vision for the region’s transportation future
• CreatePublicParticipationPlan• Identifycommon&divergingplanningthemes(linktoComprehensivePlan)
• ConductvisioningwithCommittee• Refineandevaluatescenarios• Conductoutreach• DevelopPerformanceMeasures
Project Work Plan/Completion ScheduleCambria County Long Range Transportation Plan Update
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Translation of community objectives into a prioritized, fiscally-constrained, long-range transportation plan
• Proposeprioritizationcriteria• CompleteLinkingPlanning&NEPA(LPN)Level1ScreeningForms
• Score&rankingofcandidateprojects• Estimateprojectcosts• Forecastrevenuescenarios• DevelopprojectlistingsforTIP,TYP(constrained,aspirations)
• GenerateDraftLRTP• Receivepubliccomment• DeliverFinalLRTP
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As part of this project McCormick Taylor will work with the County to consider needed updates to the Public Participation Plan (PPP). The current PPP was completed in 2007 under the SAFETEA-LU require-ments. We will review the plan and provide the county with guidance on what may need updated to meet current MAP-21 requirements.
As part of this project, McCormick Taylor would be able to provide input on changes to Johnstown MPO's project selection process based on McCormick Taylor experience with SPC's CMAQ project selection and prioritization process. As stated in our submission letter, McCormick Taylor also has been working with the Southwest Planning Commission (SPC) on various assignments since 2006, including an assignment led for process development, management and facilitation for the SPC's Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program over the past three Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) updates. Our assistance to SPC included a comprehensive project mapping exercise working closely with a subcommittee of SPC’s Standing Committee’s. When concurrence on the 2009 – 2012 CMAQ Process was reached, McCormick Taylor was engaged to implement the process and establish a CMAQ Evaluation Committee to develop a list of recommended projects for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). McCormick Taylor also helped establish and facilitate a new CMAQ Program Management Subcommittee to establish a process to track projects that are awarded CMAQ funds through the TIP activity. This process has been recognized by FHWA as a best practice across the country. We are confi dent that we can assist Cambria County and the Johnstown MPO with incorporating into their project selection process some of what we learned through the SPC assignment.
McCormick Taylor would suggest that the County consider development of a project matrix that contains the information necessary to complete PennDOT's LPN Level 2 and 3 Screening Forms. We have com-pleted similar project matrices for past PennDOT projects, including the US 22 Corridor Study. The US 22 Corridor Study matrix was prepared in the format of a "mini-TIP" and provided the information necessary to prioritize projects, understand funding needs, and evaluate preliminary environmental concerns.
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Name Project Role Years of Experience
Estimate of Time Spent on this Project (% per 40 hour work week)
Robert Watts, P.E.,PTOE Project Manager 15 years 25%
Dawn Noel, P.E. Assistant Project Manager/Main Point of Contact
22 years 40%
Joseph Bucovtesky, AICP Planning Lead 28 years 20%
Brandy Rotz, AICP Assistant Planner 12 years 10%
Sarah LoGiudice, AICP Planning Assistant 9 years 10%
Kenneth Rich Public Involvement Lead 29 years 20%
Rebecca Clarke Public Involvement Assistant 7 years 10%
Luke Sanders, E.I. Transportation Designer 3 years 20%
Michelle Goddard Environmental Specialist 7 years 10%
William Dennis GIS Technician 14 years 15%
Betsy Zang CMAQ Assistant 14 years <5%
Resumes of key personnel can be found on the following pages.
ROBERT WATTS, P.E., PTOE Project Manager Education: M.Eng., Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1997 B.S., Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1995 Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer: Pennsylvania #071831, 2005 Professional Traffic Operations Engineer, 2009 Professional Affiliations: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) American Planning Association (APA) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Summary of Experience: Mr. Watts is a Project Manager and Office Manager in McCormick Taylor’s State College Office. He has 15 years of engineering consulting experience and is a registered Professional Engineer and Professional Traffic Operations Engineer. Currently, Mr. Watts is the firm’s disciple leader for travel demand forecasting and has managed transportation studies and design services for Penn State University, as well as engineering review of traffic impact studies for Harris and Walker Townships and PennDOT Districts 3 and 4 in Central and Northeast Pennsylvania. Mr. Watts has also contributed to major transportation projects at the regional level for County, State, and agency clients, including work for PennDOT, NJDOT, DelDOT, Maryland State Highway Administration, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. He has extensive project experience with transportation studies, travel forecasting, traffic analysis, and land development reviews, including testimony before Municipal Boards. Detailed Experience: Lackawanna‐Luzerne MPO Long‐Range Transportation Plan, 2010. Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties, PA: Mr. Watts was the primary data analyst and author of the Long‐Range Transportation Plan, addressing the relationships among Federal and state‐wide planning priorities, transportation modal inventories, system performance measures, spatial demographic analysis, environmental justice, and project prioritization. He participated on the inter‐disciplinary team of planners and engineers who prepared this coordinated set of planning documents for the Lackawanna‐Luzerne MPO. Linkages among the plans were made to strengthen their implementation and enhance their impact in achieving the MPO’s long‐term goals. McCormick Taylor worked closely with the MPO, PennDOT District 4‐0, public transportation agencies, air and rail partners, and FHWA technical staff to integrate SAFETEA‐LU guidance and prioritize investments that are consistent with the goals of the integrated plan. Potters Mills Gap Project, Potter Township, Centre County, PA. PennDOT District 2‐0: Mr. Watts directed the traffic data collection, forecasting, and analysis tasks as part of this preliminary engineering and environmental clearance effort for 4‐miles of new, limited‐access alignment of U.S. 322. Much of the project purpose and need was underpinned by traffic
elements—including crash history, lack of a reasonable emergency detour route, and delay resulting from large volumes of heavy trucks. The forecasting process was implemented using a spreadsheet model, and provided intersection turning movement level forecasts by vehicle class for air quality and noise modeling. Traffic analysis was conducted according to HCM‐2010 methods for two‐lane highway, multi‐lane highway, ramps, and intersections. SEDA‐COG Transportation Planning, SEDA‐COG Metropolitan Planning Organization: Mr. Watts is the project manager for this open‐end contract with the SEDA‐COG MPO covering an 8‐county area in Central Pennsylvania. McCormick Taylor was selected to provide a variety of technical assistance in creating and updating compliance plans, assisting in TIP and long‐range plan maintenance, and supplying traffic engineering and design related services. Task orders have included:
Union‐Snyder Transportation Alliance (USTA) Title VI and LEP Plan Update – Updated and expanded the USTA’s plan documents to comply with Federal guidance. Completed the demographic mapping, Four Factor Analysis, and preparation of a language assistance plan. FTA concurrence received November 2014.
Public Participation Plan, Environmental Justice Analysis, and LEP Plan Updates – Updated and expanded several plan documents and the environmental justice demographic mapping necessary to support the MPO long‐range transportation plan and comprehensive economic development strategy.
Penn State University Design Services. Office of Physical Plant, University Park, PA. Penn State University: Mr. Watts is the lead engineer and manager for our transportation planning and design services to Penn State University. Projects have addressed traffic impact, comprehensive campus travel, and multi‐disciplinary planning studies that frequently require customized analysis tools and approaches. Tasks have included traffic data collection, travel modeling, technical traffic analysis, traffic mitigation development, highway permitting, and extensive coordination with local municipalities and planning agencies. Drinker Street Ramp and Corridor Improvements. Dunmore Borough, Lackawanna County, PA. PennDOT District 4‐0: Mr. Watts was project manager for the preliminary design phase of this safety improvement project involving an interstate highway ramp and adjacent intersections along the Drinker Street Corridor. Vehicle queuing on the ramp was impacting traffic flow on the I‐81 mainline. Installation of a traffic signal and left turn lane were found to be warranted. Intersection improvements at the adjacent Field Street and Meade Street intersections, along with signal interconnection, were proposed to address safety and traffic flow issues. Design Field View level plans were prepared, including roadway, signal, traffic control, and signing/pavement marking plans. The project construction cost was estimated to be $1.3 million.
DAWN NOEL, P.E. Assistant Project Manager/Main Point of Contact Education: B.S., Civil Engineering Technology, University of Pittsburgh, 1992 Professional Registrations: Professional Engineer, Pennsylvania, #PE51436‐E Certified PennDOT Instructor, 2011 Professional Training: PennDOT Instructor Certification Training, Harrisburg, PA April 2011 Community Impact Assessment Handbook, Indiana, PA 2006 Practical Highway Hydrology, Clearfield, PA 2006 Stormwater & Wetland Policy Review course, Monroeville, PA 2005 Grant Writing, State College, PA1998 Public Involvement, Harrisburg, PA 1996 Clean Air Act Compliance, Latrobe, PA 1994 Summary of Experience: A consultant for 22 years, Ms. Noel has varied experience in almost every aspect of the transportation field. Her career began as a design engineer on highway, municipal, developer, and wastewater projects. She then moved on to completing environmental studies; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents; and permits for state, federal, private, and municipal projects, including highways, railroads, airports, bridges, and commercial developments. In addition, her experience has included public involvement, municipal engineering, planning, and site design, eventually leading to project management. Ms. Noel’s diversified background allows her to help pull together a project team of engineers, environmentalists, planners, and communications specialists as she understands each aspect of a project. Detailed Experience: PennDOT District 9, Hollidaysburg Car Shops Access Study: Ms. Noel was the Project Manager for this District 9 study that evaluated needed access improvements at the former Hollidaysburg Car Shops site in Blair County. The site, now owned by Altoona Blair County Development Corporation and leased to / being developed by DeGol Industries, is experiencing grow and the potential for future grow should the surrounding roadway network provide sufficient capacity / access. The study conceptually developed six projects that would improve access to the site. These projects are currently (2013) either under development or moving forward on the TIP process. PennDOT District 9, Plank Road Pedestrian Access Study: Ms. Noel was the Project Manager for this District 9 study evaluating pedestrian access in the Plank Road/Pleasant Valley Road corridor from Kettle Street in the City of Altoona to US 22 (Wye Switches) in Blair Township, Blair County. The deliverable was a planning document that clearly laid out how pedestrian access in the corridor could be improved, based on needs, and
what actions were needed by responsible parties (PennDOT, local municipalities, MPO/RPO) to make these improvements reality. PennDOT District 9, US 22 Corridor Study: Ms. Noel was the lead engineer for this study of 41 miles of US 22 in Blair and Huntingdon Counties. The study looked at corridor needs and identified solutions. Solutions were conceptually designed for 17 locations in the project corridor, including two roadway segments and 15 intersections – predominantly stop controlled rural intersections. Ms. Noel also completed an access management analysis of the corridor and developed a plan to improve access management in the US 22 corridor, including both retroactively and with future development. PennDOT, Local Project Delivery Manual: Ms. Noel is the primary author of this new PennDOT manual that is aimed at improving the local project delivery process through new procedures, clarification of existing procedures, and improved guidance for Local Project Sponsors. Ms. Noel is responsible for the Introductory, Planning & Programming, Right‐of‐Way, Utility and Railroad Coordination, and Construction chapters of the manual, which is due for Clearance Transmittal in mid‐February 2013. SR 3007 Goucher Street Corridor, PennDOT District 9: Ms. Noel was the Project Manager for the environmental and preliminary design portion of this corridor study and design project located in Westmont Borough and Lower Yoder Township, Cambria County, PA. The purpose of this project is to improve safety and pedestrian connectivity in this mixed commercial/residential corridor. Low cost solutions and traffic calming measures are being used to reduce vehicular travel speeds, increase pedestrian safety and connectivity, and improve accessibility in this corridor. PennDOT District 11, 23 Bridge Scopings: Ms. Noel assisted District 11 in completing the engineering scopings for 23 Bridges. Her tasks involved coordination of the initial scopings and document research, preparation and review of draft materials, scheduling of and preparation of invites to the Scoping Field View Meetings, preparation of minutes, and finalization of the scoping documents (CEE Part A Form with preliminary scope, preliminary costs, maintenance and protection of traffic concepts, site sketches, stakeholders lists, and bicycle checklists).
PennDOT Design Manuals 1 and 1A Rewrite: Ms. Noel was the Primary Author and Coordinator on a rewrite of two of PennDOT’s Design Manuals that contain PennDOT’s Project Development Process and general design guidance. Ms. Noel updated the Manuals to contain and be consistent with Smart Transportation. Concepts woven through the updated manuals include design flexibility, matching setting and place, and controlling project costs. The updated manuals were released in August 2010.
JOSEPH BUCOVETSKY, AICP Planning Lead Education: Master of Architecture and Master of City Planning, University of Pennsylvania Bachelor of Architecture, University of Toronto Professional Registrations: American Institute of Certified Planners Summary of Experience: Joseph A. Bucovetsky, AICP has over 20 years of experience in the fields of city planning and urban design, including 5 years with county and state planning agencies and 15 years in association with urban design and planning consultant firms. His work has involved land use planning, urban design, comprehensive and master planning, site design, campus planning, ordinance and development standards preparation, historic preservation planning, and architectural design. Detailed Experience: Joint Comprehensive and Integrated Long Range Transportation Plan, Luzerne & Lackawanna Counties, PA: Project Manager for this precedent‐setting, two‐county Regional Plan that satisfies both the Comprehensive Plan requirements of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) as well as the Long‐Range Transportation Plan requirements of the Federal Highway Administration. This Bi‐County Plan has been adopted by the MPO, which encompasses the Scranton/Wilkes‐Barre metropolitan region, an area of 116 municipalities covering 1,372 square miles and supporting a population of 532,000. The land use element of the Plan establishes a framework for future growth and economic revitalization incorporating Smart Growth principles to focus investment in existing urban centers while avoiding sprawl and protecting the natural, agricultural, and cultural resources of the region. The transportation element of the Plan guides the circulation system as a safe, efficient, and affordable asset to support community revitalization, sustainable growth, regional goods movement, multi‐modal mobility, and environmental quality. A key element of the Plan is the identification of corridors for light rail and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and associated focused plans for stations and station areas in support of joint development and transit‐oriented development (TOD). Staunton‐Augusta‐Waynesboro MPO Long‐Range Transpor‐tation Plan, Augusta County, VA: Project Manager for the preparation of a new Metropolitan Planning Organization’s first Long‐Range Transportation Plan. The Staunton‐Augusta‐Waynesboro MPO was established in 2013, based on census data from 2010 that determined that the combined areas of the City of Staunton, City of Waynesboro, and the urbanized area of Augusta County situated between the two cities qualified as an MPO. Working with the Central Shenandoah Planning Development Commission (PDC), which staffs the new MPO, a Long‐Range Transportation Plan compliant with federal MAP‐21 legislation is emerging. An extensive public outreach program is an integral part of the planning process and the
plan’s recommendations will address the mobility, accessibility, and safety needs of all populations. Allegheny County Comprehensive Plan, Allegheny County, PA: Land Use Planning Task Leader for the development of a Comprehensive Plan for the County, including Pittsburgh. This project was Pennsylvania's largest Comprehensive Planning effort to date and was the winner of the Daniel Burnham Award from the American Planning Association. Main objectives for this project included increasing economic prosperity, ensuring equity and diversity throughout the planning process, promoting orderly and fiscally‐responsible development, respecting the environment, and conserving natural, historic, rural, and recreational resources. Extensive public meetings were held and state‐of‐the‐art technology was used to engage the public and build community consensus. NJTPA Complete Streets Policy Development and Implementation Plan, Sussex County, NJ: Complete Streets Policy and Pilot Location Planning and Design Task Leader for the development of Sussex County's Complete Streets Policy and Implementation Plan, just completed. The project included a public outreach and educational component, as well as data collection and analysis to identify applicable Complete Streets methods sensitive to the Sussex County context. The study now serves as a model for other counties and communities throughout the state that are interested in developing and adopting Complete Streets policies and programs. NHI‐151043: Transportation and Land Use Course: Senior Instructor for nationwide, three‐day course sponsored by the National Highway Institute and the National Transit Institute to help practitioners develop a an understanding of how a multi‐modal transportation system can support desired land uses and how the shaping of land uses can support the development of a context‐sensitive transportation system. The course emphasizes the relationships between transportation and land use, the processes through which transportation and land use issues can be jointly addressed, and implementation steps to ensure that transportation and land use systems are designed in a compatible, mutually‐supportive manner. Participants include State DOTs, MPOs, counties, municipalities, transit agencies, and Federal agencies. To date, Mr. Bucovetsky has conducted this course in San Antonio, TX; Philadelphia, PA; Cleveland, OH; Seattle, WA; Newark, NJ; Montpelier, VT; Schenectady, NY; Boston, MA; Topeka, KS; Harrisburg, PA; Detroit, MI; Hartford, CT; York, PA, Boise, ID; and Richmond, VA. Mr. Bucovetsky’s deliveries have being identified as one of the top ten Courses of Excellence by NHI. Marlboro Pike Sector Plan/Sectional Map Amendment, Prince George’s County, MD: Planning and Urban Design Manager for this contract with Prince George’s County that created a corridor plan with local residents and business operators. The plan includes concepts and implementation strategies to advance land use and transportation elements along a nine‐mile‐long corridor between the eastern edge of the District of Columbia and the DC Beltway.
BRANDY ROTZ, AICP Assistant Planner Education: M.S., Geo‐Environmental Studies, Shippensburg University, 2003 B.S., Geo‐Environmental Studies, Shippensburg University, 2001 Professional Registrations: American Institute of Certified Planners, 2009 Professional Registrations: American Planning Association, 2008 Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals, 2002 Summary of Experience: Brandy L. Rotz, AICP serves as project manager for numerous NEPA compliance projects, Transportation Enhancement projects, Local Bridge projects, and Planning Studies. Her role at McCormick Taylor involves project management, writing and reviewing NEPA documents, preparing land use studies, organizing public meetings and other public involvement activities, and scoping and coordination of technical studies. Ms. Rotz has worked in technical areas such as threatened and endangered species coordination, farmland assessments, socioeconomic analysis and NEPA compliance documentation. Detailed Experience: Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA) MPO Long Range Transportation Plan, NEPA Region, PA: Ms. Rotz will serve as Project Manager for this Long Range Transportation Plan that will provide the NEPA MPO with their first Long Range Transportation Plan as a newly formed MPO, which complies with FHWA's MAP‐21 requirements and conforms to PennDOT guidelines. Lackawanna/Luzerne MPO (LLMPO) LRTP Update, Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties, PA: Ms. Rotz is assisting with the development of this Long Range Transportation Plan update that will provide the LLMPO with a plan that will look ahead to 2040 and be MAP‐21 and PennDOT compliant. Ms Rotz is assisting with plan implementation, public involvement, and documentation. Greater Chambersburg Southwest Corridor Study, Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA: Project Manager for this Transportation Planning Study, which resulted in the development of various roadway and bridge improvement concepts. She performed extensive field reconnaissance of the project area and developed an inventory of environmentally sensitive features. Ms. Rotz was responsible for the analysis of population and land use trends, the documentation of future growth areas, and the preparation of the Transportation Planning Report. She also assisted the local municipalities in
the development of the public involvement program and managed the traffic and design activities performed by the project team. Interstate 81 Point of Access Study, Franklin County, PA: Project Manager for the environmental and planning activities of this access study, which determined the need for an additional Interstate 81 interchange in the Chambersburg area. She also coordinated the traffic and design activities of the project team and served as the primary client contact. Ms. Rotz was responsible for the environmental inventory, land use analysis, socioeconomic activities, local business and public involvement coordination, and document preparation. This Point of Access Study was approved by the PA Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. PA 94 South Improvements, Hanover, PA: Project Manager for the Transportation Planning Study and Preliminary Engineering phases of this project and project coordinator for the Final Design phase. Ms. Rotz prepared the Transportation Planning Report, which considered environmental features, land use patterns and roadway deficiencies and resulted in the development and prioritization of various roadway improvement concepts. She was responsible for the preparation of the Categorical Exclusion Evaluation for NEPA compliance, as well as the review of all supporting documentation, and coordinated Final Design efforts to successfully advance the project to construction within PennDOT’s accelerated schedule. Bridge Management / Project Delivery Assistance, PennDOT District 5‐0, PA: Ms. Rotz serves as a Project Manager for this contract, in which she manages numerous state and local bridge projects in Berks, Lehigh and Northampton Counties. She works as a direct extension of PennDOT staff and coordinates with PennDOT District staff, PennDOT Central Office, design consultants, and contractors, to manage projects from the initial scoping phase to letting and through construction. Ms. Rotz is responsible for the preparation of all agreements; leading project team meetings; establishment and monitoring of realistic project schedules; project documentation review, including environmental, public involvement, and design submissions; project status reports to the District; preparation of bid packages in ECMS; and maintaining the official project file. Local Project Delivery Publication 740, PennDOT Bureau of Project Delivery, PA: Assisted in the development of a new Department publication that defines, clarifies and consolidates local project delivery guidance statewide. She assisted in the research and review of existing information related to minimum project development requirements, approval steps, and best practices.
SARAH LOGIUDICE, AICP Planning Assistant Education: M.S., Urban and Regional Planning, Portland State University, 2007 B.S., Environmental Studies, Planning, Policy, Public Management, University of Oregon, 2002 Professional Registrations: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), License Number: 026266 American Planning Association (APA), Member, Pennsylvania chapter Summary of Experience: Ms. LoGiudice is an urban planner and designer specializing in public involvement, urban design, multimodal transportation planning and land use planning. She has managed projects at a range of scales, from regional visions and comprehensive plans to small master plans and downtown plans. An experienced facilitator, she has designed, planned and implemented public involvement programs and events and visioning for diverse communities throughout the country. Detailed Experience: NJTPA Context Sensitive Complete Streets Policy Development and Implementation Plan, Sussex County, NJ: Ms. LoGiudice assisted with the development of Sussex County's Complete Streets Policy and Implementation Plan. Ms. LoGiudice conducted an existing conditions analysis of target pilot locations in Sussex County. She collaborated to develop strategies and best practices to meet complete streets goals. The strategies were presented to the community for feedback and Ms. LoGiudice subsequently helped manage the production of the final report. The study is intended to serve as a model for other counties and communities throughout the state that are interested in developing and adopting Complete Streets policies and programs. Route 40/322 Corridor Planning Study, Hamilton Township, Egg Harbor Township and Pleasantville City, Atlantic County, NJ: As part of McCormick Taylor’s three‐year term agreement with NJDOT to provide support for statewide planning strategies, Ms. LoGiudice assisted with the planning for the Route 40/322 Corridor Planning Study. The study area is designated a NJDOT “Safe Corridor,” and includes a review and assessment of previously‐identified short, mid and long‐term transportation safety improvements that would benefit bicyclists and pedestrians in concert with NJDOT's Complete Streets policy. Hollywood Pines Corridor Project, Broward MPO, FL: As part of a larger corridor study focusing on developing safe mobility
hubs at strategic locations, Ms. LoGiudice designed and facilitated two nights of public visioning workshops. The intent of the workshops was to solicit feedback from the community on appropriate land uses and pedestrian, bike and transit improvements for four identified mobility hubs along the corridor. Additionally, Ms. LoGiudice developed four land use scenarios for each of the mobility hubs, modeling the effects of different types of growth. DallasTOD, Dallas, TX: Ms. LoGiudice served as a planner and lead author for the development of five station area plans for neighborhoods adjacent to seven Dallas DART light rail stations. She developed innovative open houses and workshops at various community events to capture public input from diverse communities. Overarching goals for the Dallas TOD station area plans included the creation of safe, attractive community centers that offer a range of affordable housing options for new and existing residents; improved access to transit; and the identification of market‐feasible catalytic development sites that outline specific recommendations for implementation. Since completion, mixed use projects have been funded and started at two of the sites identified in the plans. Building our Economy: Transportation for Illinois, Chicago Metropolis 2020: Ms. LoGiudice served as one of the primary authors of the statewide report. The report examined how to grow Illinois’ economy through strategic transportation investments and policies. Transportation for a New Illinois outlines the clearly emerging characteristics of the state’s economy and shows how they are influenced by our transportation policies. The report makes specific recommendations to build our economy by improving how Illinois prioritizes plans and pays for surface transportation. Baton Rouge Loop, Baton Rouge, LA: Ms. LoGiudice served as the project manager for the Baton Rouge Loop study project that considered and evaluated different types of interchanges. The intent was to evaluate best practices in interchange design and link intersection design to desired land uses. McLoughlin Area Plan, Milwaukie, OR: Ms. LoGiudice worked closely with the McLouglin Area Plan Committee, the Business Focus Group and Technical Advisory Committee to develop an implementation plan for the transformation of an aging commercial corridor. This phase of the McLoughlin Area Plan was about focusing on implementation projects that will best align with community priorities and make the vision a reality. Ms. LoGiudice managed the website and an online discussion forum as well as developed interactive workshops.
KENNETH RICH Public Involvement Lead Education: B.A., Journalism, University of Pittsburgh, 1983 Professional Training: Project Development Process, Ohio DOT, 2004 Community Impact Assessment Training, PennDOT, 2006 Transportation & Land Use, National Transit Institute, 2010 PennDOT Trainer Certification Course, 2011 Professional Affiliations: International Association of Facilitators (IAF) International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) ‐Mid Allegheny Chapter ‐Southwest Pennsylvania Chapter Summary of Experience: Mr. Rich has over 27 years of experience in the transportation‐related communications and public involvement fields. He designed public involvement and communication programs for large and small projects in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland consistent with requirements of NEPA and the Clean Water Act. Mr. Rich conducts community impact assessments (CIA) to develop a project‐specific approach to public involvement that provides for community context sensitivity, including identifying and meeting the needs of limited English populations. He also supports transportation planning efforts by tailoring community involvement programs support SMART transportation solutions. As a facilitator and senior public involvement specialist, Mr. Rich is particularly skilled at conflict resolution, large and small group stakeholder and community facilitation, creative problem solving, design & construction partnering, public relations and communications services throughout all phases of project development. He has also developed local, regional and statewide educational and informational programs for public and private sector clients that have included project‐specific web sites; social media outreach, the design of interpretive signing; CD‐based educational programs, billboard and newspaper advertising designs; project branding packages; design and construction related informational tools and techniques. Prior to his work with McCormick Taylor, Mr. Rich worked for 13 years as Transportation Community Relations Coordinator with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. As Community Relations Coordinator Mr. Rich coordinated all media, public and legislative relations programs and materials. He directed project‐specific community outreach efforts, editorial board briefings and community and legislative relations programs. Detailed Experience: DuBois, Jefferson Airport Access Project, Jefferson and Clearfield Counties, PA ‐ PennDOT District’s 10 and 2: Mr. Rich facilitated and directed the public involvement efforts, providing a wide range of specialized communication services
for this EIS level project. These services included the strategic planning of communications and public involvement processes, meeting facilitation and coordination, conflict resolution, electronic polling, web site design, newsletter writing and design and graphic development and coordination. Due in part to community support developed through the public involvement portion of this project, this EIS level project was able to be cleared as an Environmental Assessment saving time and money in the advancement of the project. It received national recognition as part of the FHWA / FTA 2004 Transportation Planning Excellence Awards.
Electronic Public Involvement Handbook, PennDOT, Harrisburg, PA: Mr. Rich assisted in the development of an electronic version of PennDOT's Public Involvement Process Handbook (Publication 295) to improve access to timely guidance for consultant and PennDOT communication professionals. The update featured strategies for using social media and other new media technologies to supplement traditional public involvement strategies to broaden public outreach capabilities and success.
Marcellus Shale Training and Facilitation, PennDOT Bureau of Mainenance & Operations, Harrisburg, PA: Mr. Rich is responsible for the development and facilitation of training programs for PennDOT's Posted and Bonded Roadway Coordinators and the heavy hauling industry across the state for topics necessitated by the growth of Marcellus Shale drilling operations in Pennsylvania. Topics addressed have included Excess Maintenance Agreements and supportive formwork, cost recovery/invoicing, posted roadway inspections, roadway posting and bonding processes, local traffic determination, and best practices identification in support of Quality Assurance Review process development. Training media included regional workshops, statewide classroom training, industry visits and information sharing, and webinars together with informational mailers and e‐mail blasts.
Construction Partnering Services, Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC) and PennDOT Engineering District 8: Mr. Rich designed, organized and facilitated construction partnering workshops, in advance of annual construction seasons, that involve PennDOT, contractor and design consultant staff in a participative management environment to anticipate construction challenges and identify strategies for successful outcomes.
Design Partnering / Facilitation Services, PennDOT Engineering District 12: PennDOT District 12 secured the services of Mr. Rich to provide Design‐related, multi‐disciplinary partnering services to anticipate key issues that challenge delivery of the District's top priority design project, the I‐70 Interchange Replacement Project at New Stanton, PA. Rich assists in the monitoring of key tasks in the Environmental, Engineering, Public Involvement, Right‐of‐Way and Utilities disciplines to preempt schedule delays and identify strategies to maintain schedule adherence.
REBECCA CLARKE Public Involvement Assistant Education: B.A., Journalism, California State University – Chico M.S., Environmental Management, University of San Francisco
Summary of Experience: Ms. Clarke is a communications specialist with over five years of experience in media relations, community development, environmental management and NEPA outreach. Detailed Experience: Half Moon Bay General Plan Circulation Element Update, City of Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay, California: In July 2013, the City of Half Moon Bay updated its Circulation Element, part of its General Plan, for the first time since 1992. Some of the topics addressed in the Circulation Element included coastal access, bicycle paths, congestion, transit improvements, and the trail system in Half Moon Bay. Ms. Clarke assisted in planning outreach and public meetings regarding the update for the City of Half Moon Bay. Public Participation Plan and LEP Plan, SEDA‐COG MPO, Lewisburg, PA: Ms. Clarke assisted in writing a Public Participation Plan and a Limited English Proficiency Plan as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. USTA LEP Plan, USTA, Union and Snyder Counties: Ms. Clarke assisted in writing a Limited English Proficiency Plan for USTA as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
LUKE SANDERS, E.I. Transportation Designer Education: B.S., Civil Engineering, Bucknell University, 2011 Professional Registration: Engineer in Training Professional Affiliations: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Mid Atlantic Section of Institute of Transportation Engineers (MASITE) Summary of Experience: Luke Sanders has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University. Luke has been involved in mostly traffic projects since joining the firm. He has organized and collected traffic data, performed intersection analyses and modeled roadway networks, prepared traffic control and detour plans, and developed signing and pavement marking plans. Detailed Experience: Replacement of Bridge WB‐429 at Milepost 43.13, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). The early action WB‐429 project was part of the larger PTC widening from Mileposts 40‐48. The early action project involved the widening of the SR 1013 bridge over the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Luke was responsible for taking the 80% complete traffic control plans to completion and for developing the signing and pavement marking plans. He also completed quantities for both the traffic control plans and the signing and pavement marking plans. I‐81 Section 21M in Pine Grove, PA, PennDOT. The I‐81 21M project involved the total reconstruction of I‐81 between Mileposts 97 and 105 in Schuylkill County, PA. Luke helped design the signing and pavement marking plans including the design of Type A signs and the development of SPM quantities. Luke was also involved in the preparation of plans for traffic control. SR 11/15 Section 096 in Duncannon and Marysville, PA, PennDOT. The SR 11/15 project was a rock slope safety improvement project in both Cumberland and Perry County. Luke was involved in developing traffic control plans to allow for traffic, including larger trucks, to travel through SR 11/15 through Duncannon. Luke also developed the detour plans and numerous incident detour plans for the Marysville section. District 4 Slide Projects in PA, PennDOT. The District 4 slide projects were six design‐build projects in Luzerne and Lackawanna County. Luke developed detour plans for four of
the six projects. He visited all of the construction locations and drove the proposed detour routes to ensure the routes had no weight restrictions and were suitable for detours. The detour plans were developed in accordance with PennDOT Publication 213. I‐83 East Shore Section 1 in Harrisburg, PA, PennDOT. The I‐83 project is part of the larger I‐83 Master Plan initiated by PennDOT to increase capacity along the I‐83 corridor. I‐83 East Shore Section 1 included I‐83 widening and interchange reconfiguration from the Union Deposit Interchange to the I‐81 Interchange. Luke’s responsibilities included data collection and traffic analysis of the US 22 Interchange on I‐83. He studied the effects of eliminating a weaving area on northbound I‐83 with a new traffic signal on US 22 using HCS+ and Synchro software. He also helped write the Point of Access Report for the interchange. Drinker Street Improvements in Dunmore, PA, PennDOT. The I‐81 Northbound Off‐Ramp at Drinker Street in Lackawanna County is a stop‐controlled intersection which currently experiences lengthy queuing that frequently extends onto I‐81. PennDOT District 4 set forth this project to alleviate queuing at the off‐ramp. Luke organized the traffic data, studied warrants for a new traffic signal at the Drinker Street & I‐81 Off‐Ramp Intersection, and analyzed the effects of the new traffic signal. SR 722‐017 in East Hempfield, PA, PennDOT. The PA 283 & SR 722 State Road Interim Signal Project aimed to increase safety through the stop‐controlled interchange. Luke helped collect ATR data, organized traffic counts, balanced and forecasted traffic volumes, and analyzed the effects of temporary traffic signals at the interchange. Luke also completed TE‐150 (Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis), TE‐672 (Pedestrian Accommodation Checklist), and he helped compose the Traffic Summary Report. SR 322 in Potters Mills Gap, PA, PennDOT. The SR 322 project through Potters Mills Gap was initiated to alleviate congestion along SR 322 from the Centre/Mifflin County line to west of the SR 322/PA 144 intersection. Luke analyzed the proposed realignment of SR 322 using HCS 2010 software for freeway, two‐lane highway, stop‐controlled intersection, and merge and diverge areas. Luke helped summarize his findings in the Traffic Technical Report.
Stadium West Expansion in State College, PA, Penn State University. The Stadium West project involved the expansion of the existing Stadium West Parking Lots and other driveway and parking modifications at Penn State University. Luke helped forecast traffic volumes and documented warrants for additional turn lanes.
MICHELLE GODDARD Environmental Specialist Education: M.S., Community and Regional Planning, Temple University, In progress B.S., Biology, Shippensburg University, 2006 Professional Registration: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Wild Plant Management Permit, Permit Number 14‐644, Expires October 17, 2015 2014, 2012 Asbestos Building Inspector Re‐certification 2013, 2012, 2011 OSHA 8‐hour HAZWOPER Annual Refresher 2012 “Publication 281 Implementation”, PA Department of Transportation 2011, 2009 “Bog Turtle Phase I Habitat Training”, PA Department of Transportation 2011 Asbestos Building Inspector Certification 2010 “Cultural Resources Handbook for Business Partners”, PA Department of Transportation 2010 “40 hour‐ HAZWOPER”, Eichelbergers 2009 “Threatened & Endangered Species Desk Reference Training”, PA Department of Transportation 2009 “Section 4(f) Handbook Training for Specialists”, PA Department of Transportation 2008 “NEPA and Transportation Decision Making”, PA Department of Transportation 2008 “Basic Wetland Delineation Training”, Wetlands Training Institute, Inc. 2008 “Publication 281 Refresher (Waste Site Evaluation)”, PA Department of Transportation Professional Affiliations: Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals, Past Board member American Society of Highway Engineers Summary of Experience: Michelle Goddard joined McCormick Taylor in our Harrisburg office in October, 2013. Ms. Goddard’s previous experience includes regulatory compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). She also has experience preparing guidance documents for PennDOT and planning documents for Maryland State Highway Administration. Detailed Experience: Categorical Exclusion Expert System Policy Assistance, PA Department of Transportation Central Office. Ms. Goddard assists PennDOT’s Central Office in implementing updates and revisions to the CE Expert System. Ms. Goddard aids in the preparation of Release Notes and in reviews of the system’s functionality.
Planning Open End, PA Department of Transportation Central Office. Ms. Goddard is involved in the initiative to update PennDOT’s guidance related to Pre‐TIP procedures. Ms. Goddard was involved in interviews with PennDOT district staff and Planning Partner staff to gain insight into the use of the LPN (Linking Planning and NEPA) process. Ms. Goddard works closely with PennDOT Central Office staff to develop potential updates/improvements to the current process. PA State Transportation Commission Twelve Year Program Update, PA Department of Transportation Central Office. Ms. Goddard aided in the transformation of the 2015 Twelve Year Program Update from a dry technical word document into an interactive and educational report. Ms. Goddard aided in the incorporation of engaging infographics, charts and maps to distill complicated transportation funding data and planning processes into an accessible and straightforward format. Agricultural Resources Evaluation Handbook, PA Department of Transportation Central Office. Ms. Goddard is responsible for revisions to PennDOT’s Agricultural Resources Evaluation Handbook. Ms. Goddard is updating the existing Agricultural Resources Evaluation Handbook and reformatting the document to be linked to online resources. S.R. 0322, Section PMG, Centre County, PA, PA Department of Transportation, District 2‐0. Ms. Goddard was responsible for the preparation of the Individual Section 4(f) Evaluation. Ms. Goddard was also actively involved in the preparation of the Environmental Assessment, the coordination of the Public Hearing, the compilation of public comments and the development of materials for the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Publication No. 745, Section 6(f), Project 70, Project 500 and Other Recreation Grant Training, PA Department of Transportation Central Office. Ms. Goddard is responsible for the development of a training webinar to educate PennDOT staff and consultants on the recently released Publication No. 745. I‐83 East Shore Section 1, PA Department of Transportation District 8‐0. Ms. Goddard was responsible for the preparation of the Environmental Justice Methodology and Analysis Memorandum which documented environmental justice populations present within the project study area and described the impacts of the project to these populations.
WILLIAM DENNIS GIS Technician Education: B.S., Information Systems, Clarion University, 2002 Summary of Experience: Bill Dennis is a Computer Technician in McCormick Taylor’s Pittsburgh office. He holds a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Clarion University where he was the recipient of a National Collegiate Computer Science Award and a scholarship recipient. Mr. Dennis has held several positions at PennDOT Engineering District 12. Prior to McCormick Taylor, he worked as a CADD operator and an Assistant in the Information Technology department. Detailed Experience: Mr. Dennis assisted with the creation of the CMAQ Mapping Process as well as the design of a CMAQ Program Management database. He also serves as web developer. He has created sites for ASHE branches, a site for construction information for the southwestern PA portion of I‐70, as well as a site for SEPTA’s King of Prussia Rail study. Mr. Dennis has also created project Sharepoint Portal sites for the following projects: I‐80 I‐83 I‐70 over Route 481 VDOT NWRO Engineering On‐Call I‐64 Peninsula Study EIS City of Philadelphia’s Design Manual for Green Stormwater
Infrastucture
Mr. Dennis has designed databases for the following transportation projects: Connellsville Airport Phase I & II Archaeological Testing,
Connellsville, PA Washington County Airport, Washington County,
Pennsylvania Interstate 81 NEPA Study: Tier 1 Environmental Impact
Statement and Summary Document, Vicinity of Tennessee State Line to West Virginia State Line
Dubois Jefferson Airport, Washington Township, Jefferson County, PA
Bradford Bypass Gravel Run Road
Mr. Dennis also assists projects with GIS needs. He has assisted on the following projects: Hardies Road New Stanton Interchange US 22 I‐70 over Route 481 TRU‐CH 279 (Trumbull, Ohio) MAH 62 (Mahoning, Ohio) TRU 46 (Trumbull, Ohio) ATB Culverts FY 2014 (Ashtabula, Ohio)
Mr. Dennis was the lead web developer for the following project web‐sites: • KingofPrussiaRail.com (SEPTA) • SussexCountyCompleteStreets.com (Sussex County, NJTPA) • I‐70projects.com (District 12, PennDOT) • I376ParkwayEast.com (District 11, PennDOT) • TalkPATransportation.com (PA State Transportation Committee)
• I83Beltway.com (District 8, PennDOT) • TalkPATransportation.com (PA State Transportation Committee)
• PA309Connector.com (District 6, PennDOT)
BETSY ZANG CMAQ Assistant Education: B.S., Environmental Science, Allegheny College, 2000 Professional Affiliations: Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals (PAEP) American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE)
Summary of Experience: Ms. Zang manages a wide variety of planning and environmental tasks in McCormick Taylor’s Pittsburgh office. She has 14 years of experience performing public involvement, community context audits, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, wetland identifications, Section 4(f) evaluations, and all levels of NEPA environmental documentation. She currently works part‐time at PennDOT District 11‐0 preparing and progressing Open Plan Schedules for all of the district’s projects. This task involves working with a large number of project managers and all sizes of transportation projects. Ms. Zang was selected for the Open Plan work for her ability to quickly learn computer programs and concepts and for her organizational and interpersonal skills. Detailed Experience: PennDOT District 11 Open Plan Scheduling: Mrs. Zang works in‐house at PennDOT District 11 to ensure that all projects have accurate project schedules in Open Plan. Project Region, Long Range Plan: Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission – Served as Public Involvement Coordinator. As part of this effort, Mrs. Zang organized a region‐wide webcast to collect input in the 10 County region in one simultaneous meeting. CMAQ Program Management: Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission – Helped to develop a process to identify projects for CMAQ funding and a process to monitor, track and evaluate the progress of CMAQ projects. North Park Lake, Allegheny County, PA: Prepared multiple general permits and a major modification to the NPDES permit. Completed a Wetland Report and worked with the County Conservation District, ACOE, and PADEP to expedite all coordination and reviews. Cochranton and Carlton Trusses, Crawford and Mercer Counties, PA: Prepared the wetland and Phase I ESA reports for the projects located in District 1‐0. DuBois – Jefferson County Airport Access Project, Jefferson County, PA: The project involved the preliminary design of a new 4‐mile, direct access route from Interstate 80 to the DuBois/Jefferson County Airport. Served as Assistant Project Manager for the job and was responsible for coordinating all aspects of the job. Assisted with the preparation of the Needs Analysis Report, Preliminary Alternatives Analysis Report,
Environmental Assessment (EA) and the Public Hearing. Collected and reviewed existing data, organized field investigations, and undertook agency meeting coordination. Route 228 Improvement Project, Butler County, PA: Helped manage public involvement tasks and other project related tasks. Responsibilities include conducting public meetings, attending special focus group meetings, developing newsletters, press releases, website content. Chatham Run Bridge Replacement Project, Clinton County, PA: Gathered information and completed the Categorical Exclusion Evaluation and Phase I ESA for this Bridge Replacement Project in Woolrich, PA. Also assisted with the preparation of the Section 4(f) Report. McClintock Bridge Replacement Project, Venango County, PA: This project was a bridge replacement project over Oil Creek. Project Manager for the environmental portions of this Categorical Exclusion Evaluation level project. Also completed the Phase I ESA and wetland studies. Allison Hollow Project, Washington County, PA: This project was the design of an intersection realignment that involved a stream relocation. Conducted a Macroinvertebrate Study for the stream relocation project and prepared a planting plan of native species to mitigate for impacts of the stream relocation project. Ewing Park Bridge, Lawrence County, PA: Assisted with the preparation of the Categorical Exclusion Evaluation and Section 4(f) Report. Powell Avenue Improvement Project, Erie County, PA: Conducted archeological studies, socioeconomic studies, Phase I Environmental Site Assessment studies and assisted with the delineation of wetlands in the project area. Rails to Trails Project, Beaver County, PA: Prepared the Categorical Exclusion Evaluation and the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report for the project. Falls Avenue Bridge, Fayette County, PA: Project Manager for this Categorical Exclusion Evaluation level project. 70/519 Interchange Improvement Project, Washington County, PA: This project involves replacing the existing interchange ramps with a new diamond configuration. Managed the environmental tasks of the job, including the CE, Wetland Delineations, and Public Involvement. Grant Street Bridge, Lawrence County, PA: Project Manager for this Categorical Exclusion Evaluation level project. Intersection of SR 88/SR 837, Washington County, PA: Project Manager for this Environmental Documentation.
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Cambria County Planning Commission: Long Range Transportation Plan November 26, 2014
Project Description Staff Estimated Completion Date
Estimated Percent Complete
Northeastern Pennsylvania Metropolitan Planning Organization (NEPA MPO) LRTP
This project will provide the NEPA MPO with a LRTP that complies with FHWA's MAP-21 requirements and conforms to PennDOT guidelines.
Robert Watts, P.E., PTOE
Joseph Bucovetsky, AICP
2016 0%, NTP anticipated in December 2014
Lackawanna/Luzerne MPO (LLMPO) LRTP Update
This project will update the LLMPO's LRTP to be adopted by December 2015 and will look ahead to 2040; also will be MAP-21 and PennDOT compliant.
Brandy Rotz, AICP
Joseph Bucovetsky, AICP
2016 15%
Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) CMAQ Programming Process 2009-2012 TIP Update
Project to refi ne SPC's application and project selection process for the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ).
Betsy Zang
Leanne Doran
Kenneth RIch
2008 Completed
Linking Planning and NEPA Screening Forms Development and Training
This project provides as-sistance to PennDOT in the development of the LPN Screening Forms, develop-ment and delivery of train-ing on the forms.
Dawn Noel, P.E. 2011 Completed
PennDOT Design Manual 1 Update and Training
This project involves the up-date of PennDOT's Design Manual 1, which contains PennDOT's process for Pre-TIP project screen-ing and Post-TIP Project Development; Development and delivery of training for the updated manual.
Dawn Noel, P.E. Update completed in 2009
Training Completed in 2010
Completed
COMPLETE BUDGET8
McCormick Taylor, Inc.Proposal Summary
Cambria County LRTP Update
Direct Payroll Costs $38,450.00 (a)
Overhead (160.49%) $61,708.41 (b)
Subtotal - Direct and Indirect Payroll Cost $100,158.41 (c)
Fixed Fee (Direct & Indirect Labor x .10) $10,015.84 (d)
Direct Costs Other Than Payroll $14,752.50 (e)
Direct Costs of Services and Work Performed by Others:
Subtotal (c)+(d)+(e)+(f) $124,926.75 (g)
Escalation of Direct/Indirect Payroll Costs $0.00 (h)
Total Cost (Rounded) $124,926.75 (i)
Total Estimated Man-Hours: McCormick Taylor, Inc. 1,058.0
Total 1,058.0
Engineer's Name: McCormick Taylor, Inc.Two Commerce Square, 10th Floor2001 Market StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19103
Fed. I. D. No.: 23-1683759
Contact Person: Dawn Noel, P.E.Sr. Planner412-722-9306
Prepared By: Dawn Noel, P.E.
Name: Cambria County LRTP Update McCORMICK TAYLOR, INC.
Job #: HOURSDate: November 26, 2014
By: Dawn Noel, P.E. High-Level Mid-Level Entry-LevelTotal
TASK
A. Data Inventory & Assessment 18 104 116 238A.1 Refresh Existing Systems Inventories & Agency Plans 8 40 60 108A.2 Refresh EJ and Traditionally Underserved Population Profiles 4 24 24 52A.3 Identify System Trends and Existing Needs 4 24 24 52A.4 Assess Transportation Improvement Progress 2 16 8 26
B. Visioning & Articulation of Transportation Objectives 24 64 56 144B.1 Review Comprehensive Plan Themes 12 32 24 68B.2 Verify & Evaluate Future Scenarios 6 16 24 46B.3 Develop Transportation Performance Measures 6 16 8 30
C. Plan Implementation 56 136 172 364C.1 Conduct Project Prioritization 8 20 16 44C.2 Complete Linking Planning & NEPA (LPN) Screening Forms 4 8 48 60C.3 Estimate Project Costs 4 20 24 48C.4 Forecast Revenue Scenarios 8 16 8 32C.5 Develop Project Listings 8 12 16 36C.6 Conduct Equity Assessment (Benefits & Burdens) 4 16 16 36C.7 Generate DRAFT LRTP 12 32 32 76C.8 Deliver FINAL LRTP 8 12 12 32
D. Public Involvement & Coordination 118 174 20 312D.1 Steering Committee Meetings (4) 32 48 80D.2 Public Meetings / Workshops (2x2) 32 48 80D.3 Special Purpose Meetings (2) 16 24 40D.4 MPO Coordinating and Technical Committee Meetings 38 26 64D.5 Website assistance 28 20 48
TOTAL 216 478 364 1,058
MARCH 19, 2014
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