HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial 2015-06-22 Item 2E - Agreement - Transit Network Plan with Nelson/Nygaard for $75,303COUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ HR ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ IT ❑ P&R ❑ Police ® PIW
SPONSOR'S This contract is to prepare Tukwila's Transit Network Plan Update. The most recent update
SUMMARY in 2012 of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan did not include an
update to the Transit Network Plan. Puget Sound Regional Council strongly suggested the
City update the Transit Network Plan to serve as a guiding document for policy direction
when working with the transit agencies. Council is being asked to approve the contract
with Nelson/Nygaard in the amount of $75,303.00.
REVIEWED BY ❑ COW Mtg. ❑ CA &P Cmte ❑ F &S Cmte ® Transportation Cmte
❑ Utilities Cmte ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
DATE: 06 /15/15 COMMITTEE CHAIR: JOE DUFFIE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Public Works Department
COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to C.O.W. & Special Consent Agenda
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$75,303.00 $100,000.00 $0.00
Fund Source: 104 ARTERIAL STREETS (PAGE 23, 2015 CIP)
Comments:
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RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
06/22/15
ITEM INFORMATION
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STAFF SPONSOR: BOB GIBERSON
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 06/22115
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Transit Network Plan Update
Consultant Agreement with Nelson /Nygaard
CATEGORY ❑ Discussion
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® Motion
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❑ Resolution
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❑ Ordinance
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❑ Bid Award
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❑ Public Hearing
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❑ Other
Mtg Date
SPONSOR ❑ Council ❑ Mayor ❑ HR ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ IT ❑ P&R ❑ Police ® PIW
SPONSOR'S This contract is to prepare Tukwila's Transit Network Plan Update. The most recent update
SUMMARY in 2012 of the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan did not include an
update to the Transit Network Plan. Puget Sound Regional Council strongly suggested the
City update the Transit Network Plan to serve as a guiding document for policy direction
when working with the transit agencies. Council is being asked to approve the contract
with Nelson/Nygaard in the amount of $75,303.00.
REVIEWED BY ❑ COW Mtg. ❑ CA &P Cmte ❑ F &S Cmte ® Transportation Cmte
❑ Utilities Cmte ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
DATE: 06 /15/15 COMMITTEE CHAIR: JOE DUFFIE
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR /ADMIN. Public Works Department
COMMITTEE Unanimous Approval; Forward to C.O.W. & Special Consent Agenda
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$75,303.00 $100,000.00 $0.00
Fund Source: 104 ARTERIAL STREETS (PAGE 23, 2015 CIP)
Comments:
MTG. DATE
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
06/22/15
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ATTACHMENTS
06/22/15
Informational Memorandum dated 06/12/15
Page 23, 2015 CIP
Consultant Agreement, Scope of Work, and Fee
Minutes from the Transportation Committee meeting of 06/15/15
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City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Transportation Committee
Mayor Haggerton
FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
BY: Cyndy Knighton, Senior Program Manager
DATE: June 12, 2015
SUBJECT: Transit Network Plan Update
Project No. 91510409
Consultant Selection and Design Agreement
ISSUE
Approve consultant selection and agreement for the Transit Network Plan Update.
BACKGROUND
In 2005, the City adopted its first Transit Network Plan as part of the larger update to the
Transportation Element Update. The Transit Network Plan has served as a guiding document
for Tukwila in implementing projects such as the Tukwila Urban Center Transit Center on
Andover Park West, as well as providing background material and policy direction when working
with the transit agencies. The most recent update to the Transportation Element in 2012 did not
include an update to the Transit Network Plan. Tukwila was not required by state law to update
the Transit Network Plan but Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) staff reviewing the
Transportation Element strongly suggested that the City consider updating it.
DISCUSSION
From the suggestions made by PSRC during the certification review of the Transportation
Element, as well as an ongoing need to have current data, vision, and policy direction on public
transit within the City limits, an update to the Transit Network Plan was included in the 2015-
2015 Budget. Thomas Wittman, currently a Principal at Nelson /Nygaard, was the primary author
of the original 2005 Transit Network Plan during his tenure at Perteet Engineering. Mr. Wittmann
is uniquely qualified to continue his original work as his expertise blends transit planning, transit
operations, and transportation engineering.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is $100,000 budgeted in 2015 for the Transit Network Plan under the Transportation
Element of the Comprehensive Plan (page 23, 2015 CIP). The $75,030 fee from Nelson /Nygaard
is considered reasonable for the scope of work included.
RECOMMENDATION
Council is being asked to approve the contract with Nelson /Nygaard in the amount of
$75,303.00 for the Transit Network Plan Update and consider this item at the June 22, 2015
Committee of the Whole Meeting and then on the Consent Agenda at the subsequent Special
Meeting that same night.
Attachments: Page 23, 2015 CIP
Consultant Agreement
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CITY OF TUKWILA CAPITAL PROJECT SUMMARY
2015 to 2020
PROJECT: Transportation Element of Comprehensive Plan Project No. Varies
DESCRIPTION: Update Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan to include updated traffic model and street
network plan.
JUSTIFICATION: Growth Management Act transportation concurrency and traffic impact mitigations need updated traffic
and capital planning. Adoption by 2012 required by Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED).
STATUS: Update every 8 years. Transportation Element will be coordinated with updates to Comprehensive Plan
by the Department of Community Development. Next update is scheduled for 2021.
MAINT.IMPACT: None.
COMMENT: An update to the Transit Plan as a portion of the Transportation Element of the Comp Plan is scheduled for 2015
and Tukwila South traffic impact mitigation is scheduled for 2016.
FINANCIAL Through Estimated
(in S000's) 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 BEYOND TOTAL
EXPENSES
Design
425
100
50
600
1,175
Land (R/W)
0
Const. Mgmt.
0
Construction
0
TOTAL EXPENSES
425
0
100
50 1
0
1 0
1 0
0
600
1 1,175
FUND SOURCES
Awarded Grant
70
70
Proposed Grant
0
Mitigation
0
Impact Fees
0
City Oper. Revenue
355
0
100
50
0
0
0
0
600
1,105
TOTAL SOURCES
425
0
100
50
0
0
0
0
600
1,175
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City of Tukwila Contract Number:
6200 Southcenter Boulevard, Tukwila WA 98188
CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR
TRANSIT PLANNING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the City of Tukwila, Washington, hereinafter
referred to as "the City ", and Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates, hereinafter referred to as "the
Consultant ", in consideration of the mutual benefits, terms, and conditions hereinafter specified.
1. Project Designation. The Consultant is retained by the City to perform transit planning
services in connection with the project titled Transit Network Plan Update.
2. Scope of Services. The Consultant agrees to perform the services, identified on Exhibit "A"
attached hereto, including the provision of all labor, materials, equipment and supplies.
3. Duration of Agreement; Time for Performance. This Agreement shall be in full force and
effect for a period commencing upon execution and ending March 31, 2016, unless sooner
terminated under the provisions hereinafter specified. Work under this Agreement shall
commence upon written notice by the City to the Consultant to proceed. The Consultant shall
perform all services and provide all work product required pursuant to this Agreement no later
than March 31, 2016 unless an extension of such time is granted in writing by the City.
4. Payment. The Consultant shall be paid by the City for completed work and for services
rendered under this Agreement as follows:
A. Payment for the work provided by the Consultant shall be made as provided on Exhibit
"B" attached hereto, provided that the total amount of payment to the Consultant shall
not exceed $75,030.00 without express written modification of the Agreement signed by
the City.
B. The Consultant may submit vouchers to the City once per month during the progress of
the work for partial payment for that portion of the project completed to date. Such
vouchers will be checked by the City and, upon approval thereof, payment shall be made
to the Consultant in the amount approved.
C. Final payment of any balance due the Consultant of the total contract price earned will be
made promptly upon its ascertainment and verification by the City after the completion
of the work under this Agreement and its acceptance by the City.
D. Payment as provided in this section shall be full compensation for work performed,
services rendered, and for all materials, supplies, equipment and incidentals necessary to
complete the work.
E. The Consultant's records and accounts pertaining to this Agreement are to be kept
available for inspection by representatives of the City and the state of Washington for a
period of three (3) years after final payments. Copies shall be made available upon
request.
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5. Ownership and Use of Documents. All documents, drawings, specifications and other
materials produced by the Consultant in connection with the services rendered under this
Agreement shall be the property of the City whether the project for which they are made is
executed or not. The Consultant shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible
copies, of drawings and specifications for information, reference and use in connection with
the Consultant's endeavors. The Consultant shall not be responsible for any use of the said
documents, drawings, specifications or other materials by the City on any project other than
the project specified in this Agreement.
6. Compliance with Laws. The Consultant shall, in performing the services contemplated by
this Agreement, faithfully observe and comply with all federal, state, and local laws,
ordinances and regulations, applicable to the services rendered under this Agreement.
7. Indemnification. The Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its officers,
officials, employees and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, injuries, damages,
losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or resulting from the acts, errors or
omissions of the Consultant in performance of this Agreement, except for injuries and
damages caused by the sole negligence of the City.
Should a court of competent jurisdiction determine that this Agreement is subject to RCW
4.24.115, then, in the event of liability for damages arising out of bodily injury to persons or
damages to property caused by or resulting from the concurrent negligence of the Consultant
and the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers, the Consultant's liability
hereunder shall be only to the extent of the Consultant's negligence. It is further specifically
and expressly understood that the indemnification provided herein constitutes the Consultant's
waiver of immunity under Industrial Insurance, Title 51 RCW, solely for the purposes of this
indemnification. This waiver has been mutually negotiated by the parties. The provisions of
this section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
8. Insurance. The Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may arise from
or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Consultant, its agents,
representatives, or employees. Consultant's maintenance of insurance as required by the
agreement shall not be construed to limit the liability of the Consultant to the coverage
provided by such insurance, or otherwise limit the City's recourse to any remedy available at
law or in equity.
A. Minimum Amounts and Scope of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain insurance of the
types and with the limits described below:
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1. Automobile Liability insurance with a minimum combined single limit for bodily
injury and property damage of $1,000,000 per accident. Automobile Liability
insurance shall cover all owned, non - owned, hired and leased vehicles. Coverage
shall be written on Insurance Services Office (ISO) form CA 00 01 or a substitute
form providing equivalent liability coverage. If necessary, the policy shall be
endorsed to provide contractual liability coverage.
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2. Commercial General Liability insurance with limits no less than $1,000,000 each
occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate. Commercial General Liability
insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 and shall cover
liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors and personal
injury and advertising injury. The City shall be named as an insured under the
Consultant's Commercial General Liability insurance policy with respect to the
work performed for the City.
3. Workers' Compensation coverage as required by the Industrial Insurance laws of
the State of Washington.
4. Professional Liability with limits no less than $1,000,000 per claim and
$1,000,000 policy aggregate limit. Professional Liability insurance shall be
appropriate to the Consultant's profession.
B. Other Insurance Provision. The Consultant's Automobile Liability and Commercial
General Liability insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain that they
shall be primary insurance with respect to the City. Any Insurance, self- insurance, or
insurance pool coverage maintained by the City shall be excess of the Consultant's
insurance and shall not be contributed or combined with it.
C. Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M.
Best rating of not less than A:VII.
D. Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish the City with original certificates and
a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not necessarily limited to the
additional insured endorsement, evidencing the insurance requirements of the Consultant
before commencement of the work. Certificates of coverage and endorsements as
required by this section shall be delivered to the City within fifteen (15) days of execution
of this Agreement.
E. Notice of Cancellation. The Consultant shall provide the City with written notice of any
policy cancellation, within two business days of their receipt of such notice.
F. Failure to Maintain Insurance. Failure on the part of the Consultant to maintain the
insurance as required shall constitute a material breach of contract, upon which the City
may, after giving five business days notice to the Consultant to correct the breach,
immediately terminate the contract or, at its discretion, procure or renew such insurance
and pay any and all premiums in connection therewith, with any sums so expended to be
repaid to the City on demand, or at the sole discretion of the City, offset against funds due
the Consultant from the City.
9. Independent Contractor. The Consultant and the City agree that the Consultant is an
independent contractor with respect to the services provided pursuant to this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be considered to create the relationship of employer and
employee between the parties hereto. Neither the Consultant nor any employee of the
Consultant shall be entitled to any benefits accorded City employees by virtue of the services
provided under this Agreement. The City shall not be responsible for withholding or
otherwise deducting federal income tax or social security or for contributing to the state
industrial insurance program, otherwise assuming the duties of an employer with respect to
the Consultant, or any employee of the Consultant.
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10. Covenant Against Contingent Fees. The Consultant warrants that he has not employed or
retained any company or person, other than a bonafide employee working solely for the
Consultant, to solicit or secure this contract, and that he has not paid or agreed to pay any
company or person, other than a bonafide employee working solely for the Consultant, any
fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gifts, or any other consideration contingent upon
or resulting from the award or making of this contract. For breach or violation of this warrant,
the City shall have the right to annul this contract without liability, or in its discretion to
deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such
fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or contingent fee.
11. Discrimination Prohibited. The Consultant, with regard to the work performed by it under
this Agreement, will not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, creed, color, national
origin, age, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political
affiliation or the presence of any disability in the selection and retention of employees or
procurement of materials or supplies.
12. Assignment. The Consultant shall not sublet or assign any of the services covered by this
Agreement without the express written consent of the City.
13. Non - Waiver. Waiver by the City of any provision of this Agreement or any time limitation
provided for in this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision.
14. Termination.
A. The City reserves the right to terminate this Agreement at any time by giving ten (10)
days written notice to the Consultant.
B. In the event of the death of a member, partner or officer of the Consultant, or any of its
supervisory personnel assigned to the project, the surviving members of the Consultant
hereby agree to complete the work under the terms of this Agreement, if requested to do
so by the City. This section shall not be a bar to renegotiations of this Agreement
between surviving members of the Consultant and the City, if the City so chooses.
15. Applicable Law; Venue; Attorney's Fees. This Agreement shall be subject to, and the
Consultant shall at all times comply with, all applicable federal, state and local laws,
regulations, and rules, including the provisions of the City of Tukwila Municipal Code and
ordinances of the City of Tukwila. In the event any suit, arbitration, or other proceeding is
instituted to enforce any term of this Agreement, the parties specifically understand and agree
that venue shall be properly laid in King County, Washington. The prevailing party in any
such action shall be entitled to its attorney's fees and costs of suit. Venue for any action
arising from or related to this Agreement shall be exclusively in King County Superior Court.
16. Severability and Survival. If any term, condition or provision of this Agreement is declared
void or unenforceable or limited in its application or effect, such event shall not affect any
other provisions hereof and all other provisions shall remain fully enforceable. The
provisions of this Agreement, which by their sense and context are reasonably intended to
survive the completion, expiration or cancellation of this Agreement, shall survive termination
of this Agreement.
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17. Notices. Notices to the City of Tukwila shall be sent to the following address:
City Clerk
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188
Notices to Consultant shall be sent to the following address:
18. Entire Agreement; Modification. This Agreement, together with attachments or addenda,
represents the entire and integrated Agreement between the City and the Consultant and
supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements written or oral. No
amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be of any force or effect unless it is in
writing and signed by the parties.
DATED this day of , 20
CITY OF TUKWILA CONSULTANT
Mayor, Jim Haggerton
Attest /Authenticated:
City Clerk, Christy O'Flaherty
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Printed Name:
Title:
Approved as to Form:
Office of the City Attorney
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Exhibit A
City of Tukwila
Tukwila Transit Plan Scope of Work
Submitted by
1.1 Kickoff Meeting
Nelson \Nygaa
1402 Third Ave
206 - 357 -7521
NELSON
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rar � nue, Suite 1200, Seattle, WA 98101
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N Y G A A R D CONTACT:
The project will be initiated with a meeting including appropriate Nelson \Nygaard and City staff.
The purposes of this kickoff meeting are to:
• Discuss the scope of work and schedule to identify expectations
• Identify and discuss desired outcomes of the project
• Identify and discuss all major issues that should be addressed
• Discuss the outreach process
• Discuss documents to be reviewed
• Discuss data availability and data collection approach
• Clarify roles, responsibilities, and procedures
A draft agenda will be submitted to City staff for review and revision prior to the meeting and
meeting notes will be recorded. We will also provide a meeting summary.
DELIVERABLES: Draft Agenda
Meeting Summary
1.2 Ongoing Administration
At Nelson \Nygaard we believe in proactive project management. In line with this, we will
organize regular calls to discuss project status, critical -path issues, next steps, and timelines.
Nelson \Nygaard will also provide monthly progress reports including a summary of all work
completed during the month, in- progress and upcoming tasks /next steps, invoices, and
remaining budget.
All deliverables will be reviewed by Project Manager Thomas Wittmann and by Nelson \Nygaard
copy editors prior to submittal. Nelson \Nygaard will, using its quality assurance /quality control
standards, ensure that all deliverables are factually accurate, carefully detailed, well - written and
illustrated, and responsive to the needs of the City.
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Tho mas Wittmann TITLE: Principal
EMAIL: twittma nn @nelsonnygaard.com
The project will be initiated with a meeting including appropriate Nelson \Nygaard and City staff.
The purposes of this kickoff meeting are to:
• Discuss the scope of work and schedule to identify expectations
• Identify and discuss desired outcomes of the project
• Identify and discuss all major issues that should be addressed
• Discuss the outreach process
• Discuss documents to be reviewed
• Discuss data availability and data collection approach
• Clarify roles, responsibilities, and procedures
A draft agenda will be submitted to City staff for review and revision prior to the meeting and
meeting notes will be recorded. We will also provide a meeting summary.
DELIVERABLES: Draft Agenda
Meeting Summary
1.2 Ongoing Administration
At Nelson \Nygaard we believe in proactive project management. In line with this, we will
organize regular calls to discuss project status, critical -path issues, next steps, and timelines.
Nelson \Nygaard will also provide monthly progress reports including a summary of all work
completed during the month, in- progress and upcoming tasks /next steps, invoices, and
remaining budget.
All deliverables will be reviewed by Project Manager Thomas Wittmann and by Nelson \Nygaard
copy editors prior to submittal. Nelson \Nygaard will, using its quality assurance /quality control
standards, ensure that all deliverables are factually accurate, carefully detailed, well - written and
illustrated, and responsive to the needs of the City.
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Exhibit A
DELIVERABLES: Phone Meeting Minutes
Monthly Invoices
Monthly Progress Reports
2.1 Stakeholder and Community Outreach
There are multiple reasons to conduct stakeholder outreach: to better understand community
perceptions, priorities, and needs and to build interest in and support for the planning process.
Stakeholder interviews can increase the sense of "ownership" or "buy -in" for final
recommendations.
As part of this task, interviews will be conducted with key stakeholders, possibly including
members of local organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, public agency staff at the
Mayor's Office, City of Tukwila, King County, Sound Transit, and other agencies as appropriate.
Because of the need to understand both Sound Transit and King County Metro's long -range
processes, multiple meetings with both transit agencies are anticipated.
Additional community outreach will be designed to both circulate information about the project
through local media outlets such as the Hazelnut Newsletter and TukTV and to gather feedback
from stakeholders. In additional to online outreach efforts (Task 2.2) the community outreach
task assumes one public meeting as well as 1 -3 "pop -up" workshops as described below.
Storefront Workshoos or POD-Up Open Houses
Because "traditional" community meetings are not always well attended, we will explore the
possibility of hosting pop -up "open houses" or storefront workshops. This approach allows us to
take the project to the streets, setting up an open house along a heavily- traveled transit route or
near a major transit destination, for example Tukwila Station. Various groups and individuals
would have the opportunity to come by throughout our stay to examine progress, comment on the
existing conditions maps or recommendations, and provide other forms of input. This open
approach helps to galvanize support and raise awareness of the planning process. Comment cards
or a short in- person survey can be used to document feedback.
Traditional Public Workshop
Although this type of workshop does not work for everyone, we could schedule an evening session
that includes a formal presentation and small -group activities. We would facilitate the workshop
in a manner that is both informative and interactive, taking a big - picture approach that asks for
feedback about general locations and routes as opposed to detailed design.
DELIVERABLES: Stakeholder Interview Scripts, Public Outreach Materials
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Exhibit A
2.2 Build Your Own System Web Survey
Nelson \Nygaard developed an interactive "Build -A- System" tool that incorporates technical data
into a web -based planning model that allows users to "design their own transit system" given a set
level of resources (usually a financial limitation). As participants develop their system, they can
see real benefits in terms of ridership, travel time, or environmental benefits in real -time. This
tool brings value because it allows users to understand the tradeoffs associated with transit
service planning and benefits associated with transit resource allocation.
Nelson /Nygaard has used this tool to help users understand transit planning tradeoffs. The
results have allowed for a prioritization of service, capital investments, as well as complementary
non -auto transportation improvements.
We will supplement the Build Your Own System website with additional web -based survey
questions. The survey will consist of up to 20 questions requiring simple "yes /no" and multiple
choices when possible, plus a selected number of open -ended responses that enable respondents
to provide the full picture of their opinions, interests, travel patterns, and preferences. The
purpose of the survey is to allow both current and non - transit users to provide input about the
types of changes that would be needed to make them more likely to ride in the future.
After draft recommendations have been developed, a summary of the process, the
recommendations, and a feedback mechanism will be developed.
DELIVERABLES: Survey Summary Memorandum
Data files from all surveys, summarizing priorities, votes, and open -ended
comments
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Exhibit A
2.3 Review Existing Plans, Data, and Materials
Nelson \Nygaard will review all relevant prior planning documents and produce a summary that
emphasizes key findings and recommendations from previous studies and notes which
recommendations have been implemented. Plans to be reviewed include but are not limited to the
following:
• Tukwila 2005 Transit Network Plan
• Sound Transit Long Range Plan
• Sound Transit III Planning Documents
• King County Metro Strategic Plan 2007 -2016 and 2011 -2021
• King County Metro Planning Documents
• City of Tukwila Planned Development Data
• City of Tukwila Comprehensive Plan
• Planning documents for adjacent cities
2.4 Demographic Demand Analysis
Using data from the US Census, we will examine the City area to determine the potential and
propensity for transit ridership. Demographic information will be portrayed in GIS -based maps
depicting the spatial distribution of populations having similar demographic characteristics.
Nelson \Nygaard will overlay existing routes over these maps to compare how transit currently
provides service with respect to transit demand. From these comparisons, we will assess where
transit market opportunities exist but are unserved or underserved.
Demographic Characteristics: Certain populations— seniors, young teenagers, persons
from low- income households, and certain minority groups —tend to use transit to a greater
extent than other groups. We will determine the size of these populations within each Census
block group in the service area. A transit propensity map using demographic factors will be
created.
Population and Employment Densities: Population and employment densities are some
of the biggest predicators of transit demand. Using the Tukwila travel demand model data
and /or Census data, we will map existing and future population and employment densities
and create a composite transit demand map.
Employment: In addition to basic employment densities, we will map the locations of CTR
employers and assess transit access and needs. We will also utilize Longitudinal Employer -
Household Data (LEHD) data to evaluate work locations of Tukwila residents, work locations
of those commuting from neighboring areas, and inflow /outflow.
2.5 Travel Demand Model Analysis
Trip tables from the Tukwila travel demand model will be evaluated. These trip tables will be
invaluable for establishing base and future year travel concentrations from one community to
another and identifying how many of those trips are to transit - friendly destinations. To do this,
the Nelson \Nygaard team will conduct an analysis of trip patterns between analysis zones and
determine where there could be greater demand for transit than is currently being served.
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Exhibit A
DELIVERABLES: Market Analysis Memo
3.1 Conduct Route Evaluations
The success of this project requires that both the Nelson \Nygaard project team and City staff have
a thorough understanding of the existing system and existing travel patterns. By working from a
bottom -up approach, we will be able to identify opportunities that build on the strong corridors of
in Tukwila and look for maximizing new opportunities without negatively affecting existing
ridership patterns.
We will, on a route -by -route basis, examine each service from an overall perspective of how well it
serves its intended markets, how well it works within the overall system and what changes could
be made to improve route performance and responsiveness to community needs. This assessment
will include King County Metro and Sound Transit service. The route -level analysis will also
present operating characteristics of each route and segment, and compare performance among
routes. The analyses will be based on a number of factors, including service characteristics,
ridership volumes and patterns, productivity, and service issues.
For each route, we will produce a route evaluation document that will present:
• A description of the route, the service type, and major markets and destinations served
such as colleges /universities or secondary schools
• A description of the route's alignment, service patterns, and interactions with other
routes
• A description of other routes that also serve the same areas
• Service characteristics
• Ridership characteristics
• Productivity and performance characteristics
• An overall assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the route
These route evaluations will be written in a manner that all stakeholders can clearly understand.
As a result, in addition to providing the fundamental understanding necessary to plan future
service, the route evaluations will also provide transparent information that supports the final
recommendations.
3.2 Service Availability Analysis
The span of service as well as the frequency of service influence customer perceptions of the
overall quality of service. As part of this task, frequency by corridor will be shown visually for
weekday peaks, midday, and evenings, as well as for Saturdays and Sundays.
Likewise, a geographic representation of the times when where service is available on weekdays,
Saturdays, and Sundays will be made.
The purpose of this is to show potential gaps in the existing network and highlight unmet needs.
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3.3 Service Recommendations
The new Transit Network Plan will set a clear direction for transit through 2025, and for short-
term actions to be most effective, they should work toward achieving the long -term plan. For this
reason, we propose to first develop the long -term plan, and then subsequently develop the short -
term plan as actions that can be made over the next one to two and three to five years toward the
long -term plan (of io years). The long -term plan will provide guidance for development of a
Primary Transit Network, serving as the backbone for service in the future.
Once the long -term plan has been developed, we will work backwards to determine where to start
and how much can be accomplished during the first five years with limited increases in cost. This
plan also will be based on the results of the service evaluation process and stakeholder input and
will be developed using a similar process as the long -range plan.
The short-term plan will provide an overview of the proposed changes and detailed descriptions
of all individual changes. For each proposed change, the service plans will include:
• A description of proposed changes
• The rationale for the change
• Maps of proposed changes
• Planning level operating cost increases for either King County Metro or Sound Transit
services, recognizing that these are not City of Tukwila costs
• Capital cost planning -level estimates
■ Other relevant information
We will develop a high -level implementation plan that will identify the phasing of service
changes and lay out the major implementation steps necessary to make the recommended
changes over the terms of these two plans, including the initiation of additional planning efforts.
3.4 Transit Usability Recommendations
In conjunction with the long -term and short-term plans, we will identify key improvements
beyond service changes that will ensure service changes and improvements are supported by the
infrastructure necessary to make for a positive transit experience from the start of the trip to the
end.
The usability recommendations will include an assessment of facility improvements to improve
transit access, such as bus stops, pedestrian and bicycle access to stops and stations, bicycle
parking, commuter parking. Stakeholder and public input will be important to informing the
analysis of where there are existing deficiencies and which types of improvements are seen as
most important. Transit "access" also extends beyond physical infrastructure to customer
information systems that allow passengers to know where and when service will be operating.
This task will include programmatic recommendations for improving access to information about
transit services.
Additionally, to make the most of future investments in transit service, it is critical to make the
necessary steps in managing public Right -Of -Way to ensure transit service is fast and reliable.
Not only do these improvements provide a higher level of service for passengers, but they also
save valuable service hours, which can be reinvested into the system. Using the analysis of route
performance and any recommended service changes, we will identify key projects to keep transit
running smoothly such as new bus zones, layover locations, pavement improvements, changes to
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Exhibit A
signalization, and other ROW improvements that could benefit transit operations. This task will
balance the competing needs of various modes throughout Tukwila, and ensure that
infrastructure recommendations improve transit access and operations as well as complement
other City mobility goals.
3.5 Funding Strategies
With limited transit dollars, many cities are working to figure out how to best partner with transit
agencies to improve transit service and /or infrastructure. In this task we will provide an overview
of key opportunities for partnerships between the City and King County Metro, Sound Transit,
and neighboring jurisdictions.
4.1 Develop Draft and Final Report
The Draft and Final Report will compile work and findings developed in previous tasks. Topics to
be provided will include:
• Background information and data assessment
• Public outreach and input summary
• Clearly established and defined updated service standards and policies
• Proposed service changes
• Development of transit service alternatives, including long -term and short-term service
plans
• Transit usability recommendations
Our project manager will hold a final meeting with City and other key staff to present the draft
final report. The Draft and Final Report will be based on completed work and findings from all
tasks completed as part of this effort. City staff shall provide one set of non - conflicting comments
to the Draft Report. Nelson \Nygaard will prepare a Final Report incorporating all staff
comments.
Deliverables: Draft Report, including a formal written summary of public comments and how
comments comment were incorporated into the final alternative(s)
Final Transit Plan and executive summary
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Exhibit B
NelsoniNygaard Labor Costs
Thomas Creative
Wittmann Victor Stover Briana Lovell Associate 1 GIS Services Services
Creatve
Principal 3 Associate 4 Associate 3 Associate 1 GIS Services Services
Base Rate 64.46 42.98 36.36 26.45 49.59 42,98
Overhead 175.00% 11251 75.21 6164 46.28 86.78 7521
Profit 10% 17.73 11,82 10.00 7.27 1164 11.82
Total Billing Rate $195.00 $130.00 0110.00 080.00 5150.00 5130.00
NN Labor
Hours Cost
Total Travel
Expenses
Total Misc.
Expenses
Total
Direct Expenses
Total
Costs
1 Project Administration
1 Kickoff Meeting
1.2 Ongoing Administration
4
8
16
8
Task Total
20
16 0
2 Market Analysis & Outreach
2.1 Stakeholder and Community Outreach
24
30
2.2 Online Survey / Build Your Own System
8
8
12 51,660
24 54,000
36
54 57.980
22 52.830
52.550
$3,960
05,030
$2 350
56.870
51,850
510.080
58.480
51,820
529,100
57,120
8 51,560
28 53.740
$1,660
$4,000
58,760
2.3 Review existing Plans, Data, Materials
2
16
26
2.4 Demographic Demand Analysis
2
5
4
16
35
2.5 Travel Demand Analysis
2
16
32
50
Task Total
32
25
50
87
3 Existing Service Analysis
11 Route Evaluations
2
8
32
24
66
32 Service Availability Analysis
2
2
8
4
16
3.3 Service Recommendations
16
24
24
8
72
3.4 Transit Usability Recommendations
16
6
24
8
64
3.5 Funding Strategies
8
12
Task Total
40
6
82
12
230
4 Draft and Final Plan
4.1 Draft Plan
16
8
16
42 Presentations
4.3 Final Plan
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8
8
16
48
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52,830
52,550
53,960
55,030
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$6,870
51,850
510.080
08.480
$1,820
529,200
07,120
$1,560
740
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D. Consultant Agreement: Transit Network Plan Update
Staff is seeking Council approval of a consultant contract with Nelson /Nygaard in the amount
of $75,303.00 for the Transit Network Plan Update. The existing Transit Network Plan was
adopted in 2005 as part of the Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element update, and
served as a guiding document in implementing projects like the Transit Center as well as
provided policy direction for the City to work with transit agencies. The Puget Sound Regional
Council strongly recommended that the City update the Transit Network PI and this update
was funded in the 2015 -2016 Budget. Thomas Wittman of Nelson /Nyga % as the primary
author of the original plan and is uniquely qualified to update this w i rich will factor in
changes such as population growth, regional transit planning docu / route changes and
more. Future updates to the Transit Network Plan will coincide w mprehensive Plan
update. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO JUNE 2 5� ITTEE OF THE
WHOLE AND SPECIAL CONSENT AGENDA.
III. SCATBd
No report.
IV. MISCELLANEOUS
Councilmember Ekberg requested info ti )r status updat he following:
Speed Bump Request Process
�/' ���Ilc Works staff
This requires a petition and consensus from � a In � d area. %/
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maintains a list of requests and responses, an� -� II be a �� -�� ation about traffic calming
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requests and implementation on the City's new , jf sit r ie � e year.
rd /�/
53 Avenue South Pro ec��� /
The consultant selectlo ract wllj resented�G ommlttee very soon. Construction of
curbs, gutters and sid s are exped to have p e traffic calming impacts.
The City is pursuln eminent "d Faccess ridliMlfii order to complete necessary environmental
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testing and
Interu ark & Rldei,i
The ,'s engaged in ong discuss - s with the property owner and broker as well as with King
County o. Staff is seekio identify interested property owners with whom Metro may wish to
lease as .. . ernative.
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Meeting adjou
Next meeting: Mond W "July 6, 2015
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by LH, Reviewed by GL
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