HomeMy WebLinkAbout9.a. Approval of Scope of Services for Transit PlanAGENDA ITEM: Approval of Scope of Services for Trans
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AGENDA SECTION:
New Business
PREPARED BY: Kim Lindquist, Community Development
Director
AGENDA NO.
ATTACHMENTS: Scope of Services
APPROVED BY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Approve the Scope of Services for a Transit Plan
riot to exceed $23,000
4 ROSEMOUNT
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Regular Meeting: November 7, 2006
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
During the last year, as the Council discussed the Draft Transportation Plan, there have been
discussions about development of a Transit Plan for the community Most recently, in September,
staff brought a draft scope of services to a Council worksession The Council provided additional
feedback and the revisions were made to the scope, resulting in the item before the Council for
deliberanon.
DISCUSSION
The Study is broken into six tasks. The total for the project is not to exceed $23,000. WSB is ready
to begin upon authorization of the scope of services.
Staff has discussed the concept of having an advisory committee to assist in this endeavor. The idea
would be that this committee, comprised of one person from the Council, Planning Commission,
and Uuhty Commission, would be brought together on a somewhat formal basis to review the scope
and progress of the work being undertaken This group would assist in evaluating the draft report It
is expected that the group would be brought together at the beginning and end of the study and
potentially once or twice dunng the middle. Staff would like to use this smaller group as a sounding
board before taking the draft report to the Council and other interested parties.
Chuck Rickart, Principal and Tony Heppelmann, Vice President with WSB Associates, Inc. will be
available qt the meeung on the 7` to provide additional information about the Scope of Services and
answer any questions
RECOMMENDATION
Motion to approve Scope of Services for a Transit Plan not to exceed $23,000.
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Minneapolis, MN 55416
October 11, 2006
Ms Kim Lindquist
Community Development Director
City of Rosemount
2875 145 Street
Rosemount, MN 55066
Re: Transit Plan Proposal
Dear Mr. Brotzler:
Tel: 763 541-4800
Fax: 763 541-1700
WSB Associates, Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal for the preparation of a citywide
Transit Plan. As you are aware, WSB Associates, Inc. (WSB) recently presented the Draft
Transportation Plan to the City Council. Comments at the City Council meeting on the transit
section of the plan indicated that a more detailed Transit Plan was required.
The draft Scope of Services was presented to the City Council at a work session in September.
Following that meeting, WSB discussed with representatives from Met Council their thoughts on
the City's proposed transit plan. Currently, Met Council does not have any transit improvement
plans for the City except what has been identified or will be identified in the transit corridor
studies (i.e., Robert Street, TH 52, and Cedar). They encouraged the City to work with MVTA
on any future plans for transit service in the City as well as coordinating with the transit corridor
studies.
Based on City Council comments and discussions with the Met Council, a final Scope of
Services for preparation of the transit plan that would then be incorporated into the City's overall
Transportation Plan, has been developed.
The following Scope of Services outlines the tasks and estimated cost for preparation of the
Transit Plan.
Task 1: Data Collection
This task will include collecting available data from the City of Rosemount, Dakota County,
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, and Metro Transit (Met Council). This data will include,
but is not limited to:
Existing transit route maps
Existing transit service time and headways
Future planned transit improvements in the Rosemount or adjacent areas
Transit ridership data
Transit corridor studies (Robert Street, TH 52, and Cedar)
kieseasssarleelcthatno transit ridership counts would be conducted.
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Task 2: Existing Transit Service Analysis
The existing transit service provided by MVTA will be documented and evaluated as part of this
task. This will include evaluating the current service, ridership, and any "holes" in the existing
service that may exist.
Task 3: Transit Needs Analysis
This task will include a series of public meetings and other public outreach meetings to
determine what the transit needs are for the community. It is proposed that a public meeting be
held to collect any information from local residents on transit needs and concerns. In addition, a
transit survey of the local residents would be conducted. This data will help determine if
additional transit service is needed, and where it may be required.
The Transit Needs Analysis will also review future land use to determine where future transit
facilities are required. This will include reviewing the transit corridor studies in and adjacent to
the City, as well as discussions with MVTA and adjacent Cities on their needs /goals. Results of
the task will be the identification of future transit facilities (i.e., hubs, Park `n Ride, rail stations,
etc as well as any land -use implications.
Task 4: Public Agency Coordination
The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, as well as Metro Transit (Met Council), will be
included in a series of project meetings to ensure that all aspects of the Transit Plan are
consistent with their requirements and plans. It is estimated that up to three meetings will be
held with these agencies.
Task 5: Transit Funding Resources
WSB will identify potential funding sources for transit related improvements. This task will
identify the requirement of each funding source and potential timeframes if known.
Task 6: Transit Plan Preparation
The final product of the analysis and coordination will be the development of a Transit Plan.
The Transit Plan will be prepared documenting the existing conditions and the future needs and
recommendations for future improvements for the transit system, as well as funding
opportunities for CIP preparation. The plan will be prepared and submitted to City staff for
review. Following review by City staff, the plan will be forwarded to the Minnesota Valley
Transit Authority and Metropolitan Transit (Met Council) for their comments. Following the
receipt of comments, the final plan will be submitted to the City Council for review and
approval. This plan will ultimately be incorporated into the City's Transportation Plan as an
attachment.
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The estimated cost to prepare the transit plan is based on the above scope of services and is as
follows:
WSB is available immediately to begin work on the Transit Plan. Following receipt of notice to
proceed, it is estimated that a Draft Plan can be submitted to City staff within six months of
notice to proceed It is estimated that it could take an additional month or two to receive review
comments from Met Council and MVTA.
If you have any questions or require any additional information on this proposal, please feel free
to contact me at 763 287 -7183.
Sincerely,
WSB Associates, Inc.
Charles T. Rickart, PE, PTOE
Project Manager /Principal
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Task 1 $1,500
Task 2 $2,500
Task 3 $9,000
Task 4 $2,500
Task 5 $3,000
Task 6 $4,500
Total $23,000
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