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DATE: JANUARY 12, 2016
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: LAUREL PREVETTI, TOWN MANAGER
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A. AUTHORIZE THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT WITH TRAFFIC PATTERNS TO EVALUATE AND MAKE
RECOMMENDATIONS SPECIFIC TO REDUCING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
AROUND SCHOOLS IN A BASE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $71,631 WITH A
CONTINGENCY OF $7,163.
B. AUTHORIZE A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO TRANSFER THE NECESSARY
FUNDS FROM THE SPECIAL STUDIES RESERVE.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Authorize the Town Manager to execute a consultant agreement with Traffic Patterns (Attachment
1) to evaluate and make recommendations specific to reducing vehicular traffic around schools in a
base contract amount of $71,631 with a contingency of $7,163.
2. Authorize a budget adjustment to transfer the necessary funds from the special studies reserve.
BACKGROUND:
In recognition of the significant impact of traffic around schools, the Town Council set aside $100,000
in the special studies reserve during the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2014/15 budget. This money is to
be used to conduct a study that will evaluate and make recommendations specific to reducing vehicular
traffic around schools, with contribution from the schools. In April 2015, the Public Works Department
issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Traffic Engineering. Six responses were received in
response to the RFQ.
DISCUSSION:
Staff reviewed the submittals to the RFQ and determined Traffic Patterns to be the most qualified firm
for the services required in this study. The firm Traffic Patterns is uniquely qualified due to traffic
PREPARED BY
Reviewed by:
MATT MORLEY ��
DIRECTOR OF PARKS A D PUBLIC ORKS
Town Manager VL-'!�ffown Attorney-e5�-19jinance
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC AROUND SCHOOLS
JANUARY 12, 2016
DISCUSSION (cont'd):
analysis and projects including those conducted in Palo Alto, where traffic around schools and the use of
multi -modal transportation are considered a model for many communities. Traffic Patterns' projects are
forward -thinking that have made measurable changes in driving habits.
The proposal from Traffic Patterns (Exhibit A to Attachment 1) in the amount of $71,631 is constructed
with the four "E's" associated with Safe Routes to Schools efforts — Engineering, Encouragement,
Enforcement, and Education. This includes collecting data to set a baseline of travel modes and to
understand the traffic dynamic. This information will drive recommendations for immediate, midterm,
and long term solutions aimed at improving the flow of traffic around schools. Expected
recommendations would include infrastructure improvements as well as efforts of encouragement,
enforcement, and education. Staff recommends a ten percent contingency of $7,163 to allow for
additional scope if it is needed.
Town staff has reached out to local schools particularly those near Los Gatos Boulevard and Main Street
as these schools are most impacted by traffic and most engaged with Town efforts to encourage multi-
modal transportation. Staff has asked the Los Gatos -Saratoga High School District and Los Gatos
Union School District to make a financial contribution to the study and both are reviewing the request.
Hillbrook School has already committed to a contribution in proportion to the contribution of the school
districts. St. Mary's School did not respond to inquiries. Any contributions from the schools will offset
the total cost of the project to the Town. Staff recommends proceeding with the study at this time,
despite unknown contributions from all the schools, as traffic around the schools is impactful to
residents.
CONCLUSION/NEXT STEPS:
With approval of the agreement, Traffic Patterns will begin collecting data. A data collection period that
encompasses wet and dry months is important to gauge traffic levels affected by these variables,
making the current timing desirable. The study includes multiple elements, including public outreach
and multiple site visits. The completion of the traffic study will provide actionable items to guide future
investments by the schools and the Town. Staff will provide a follow up report with recommended next
steps in August 2016.
ALTERNATIVES:
Alternatively, the Town Council could choose not to pursue the traffic study as outlined. Staff does not
recommend this alternative as the timing for a study is ideal and the Council has identified this as a
priority through allocating funding for the project.
COORDINATION:
This report has been coordinated with the Los Gatos -Monte Sereno Police Department, Hillbrook
School, the Los Gatos Union School District, and the Los Gatos -Saratoga Union High School District.
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC AROUND SCHOOLS
JANUARY 12, 2016
FISCAL IMPACT:
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Reserve $ 337.000 * $ (78,794) $ 258,206
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(To be created) 1 $ $ 78,794 $ 78,794 $ 78,794
*$237,000 was designated for affordable housing
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This is not a project as defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
Attachments:
1. Agreement for Consultant Services with Exhibit A containing the Traffic Patterns Proposal
AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on January 20, 2016 by and between TOWN OF
LOS GATOS, a California municipal corporation, ("Town") TRAFFIC PATTERNS,
("Consultant"), whose address is P.O. Box 25, Danville, CA 94526. This Agreement is made with
reference to the following facts.
I. RECITALS
1.1 The Town desire to engage Consultant to provide traffic consulting services for the Los
Gatos Safe Routes to School Program Phase I.
1.2 The Consultant represents and affirms that it is willing to perform the desired work pursuant
to this Agreement.
1.3 Consultant warrants it possesses the distinct professional skills, qualifications, experience,
and resources necessary to timely perform the services described in this Agreement.
Consultant acknowledges Town has relied upon these warranties to retain Consultant.
II. AGREEMENTS
2.1 Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide services as described in that certain Proposal
sent to the Town on January 4, 2016, which is hereby incorporated by reference and
attached as Exhibit A.
2.2 Term and Time of Performance. This contract will remain in effect from January 20, 2016
to June 30, 2016.
2.3 Compliance with Laws. The Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws; codes,
ordinances, and regulations of governing federal, state and local laws. Consultant
represents and warrants to Town that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications and
approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally required for Consultant to practice its
profession. Consultant shall maintain a Town of Los Gatos business license pursuant to
Chapter 14 of the Code of the Town of Los Gatos.
2.4 Sole Responsibility. Consultant shall be responsible for employing or engaging all persons
necessary to perform the services under this Agreement.
2.5 Information/Report Handling. All documents furnished to Consultant by the Town and all
reports and supportive data prepared by the Consultant under this Agreement are the
Town's property and shall be delivered to the Town upon the completion of Consultant's
services or at the Town's written request. All reports, information, data, and exhibits
prepared or assembled by Consultant in connection with the performance of its services
pursuant to this Agreement are confidential until released by the Town to the public, and the
Consultant shall not make any of the these documents or information available to any
individual or organization not employed by the Consultant or the Town without the written
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ATTACHMENT 1
consent of the Town before such release. The Town acknowledges that the reports to be
prepared by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement are for the purpose of evaluating a
defined project, and Town's use of the information contained in the reports prepared by the
Consultant in connection with other projects shall be solely at Town's risk, unless
Consultant expressly consents to such use in writing. Town further agrees that it will not
appropriate any methodology or technique of Consultant which is and has been confirmed
in writing by Consultant to be a trade secret of Consultant.
2.6 Compensation. Compensation for Consultant's professional services shall not exceed
$71,631, inclusive of all costs. Payment shall be based upon Town approval of each task.
2.7 Billing. Billing shall be monthly by invoice within thirty (30) days of the rendering of the
service and shall be accompanied by a detailed explanation of the work performed by whom
at what rate and on what date. Also, plans, specifications, documents or other pertinent
materials shall be submitted for Town review, even if only in partial or draft form.
Payment shall be net thirty (30) days. All invoices and statements to the Town shall be
addressed as follows:
Invoices:
Town of Los Gatos
Attn: Accounts Payable
P.O. Box 655
Los Gatos, CA 95031-0655
2.8 Availability of Records. Consultant shall maintain the records supporting this billing for
not less than three years following completion of the work under this Agreement.
Consultant shall make these records available to authorized personnel of the Town at the
Consultant's offices during business hours upon written request of the Town.
2.9 Assignability and Subcontracting. The services to be performed under this Agreement are
unique and personal to the Consultant. No portion of these services shall be assigned or
subcontracted without the written consent of the Town.
2.10 Independent Contractor. It is understood that the Consultant, in the performance of the
work and services agreed to be performed, shall act as and be an independent contractor and
not an agent or employee of the Town. As an independent contractor he/she shall not obtain
any rights to retirement benefits or other benefits which accrue to Town employee(s). With
prior written consent, the Consultant may perform some obligations under this Agreement
by subcontracting, but may not delegate ultimate responsibility for performance or assign or
transfer interests under this Agreement. Consultant agrees to testify in any litigation brought
regarding the subject of the work to be performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall
be compensated for its costs and expenses in preparing for, traveling to, and testifying in
such matters at its then current hourly rates of compensation, unless such litigation is
brought by Consultant or is based on allegations of Consultant's negligent performance or
wrongdoing.
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2.11 Conflict of Interest. Consultant understands that its professional responsibilities are solely
to the Town. The Consultant has and shall not obtain any holding or interest within the
Town of Los Gatos. Consultant has no business holdings or agreements with any individual
member of the Staff or management of the Town or its representatives nor shall it enter into
any such holdings or agreements. In addition, Consultant warrants that it does not presently
and shall not acquire any direct or indirect interest adverse to those of the Town in the
subject of this Agreement, and it shall immediately disassociate itself from such an interest,
should it discover it has done so and shall, at the Town's sole discretion, divest itself of such
interest. Consultant shall not knowingly and shall take reasonable steps to ensure that it
does not employ a person having such an interest in this performance of this Agreement. If
after employment of a person, Consultant discovers it has employed a person with a direct
or indirect interest that would conflict with its performance of this Agreement, Consultant
shall promptly notify Town of this employment relationship, and shall, at the Town's sole
discretion, sever any such employment relationship.
2.12 Equal Employment Opportunity. Consultant warrants that it is an equal opportunity
employer and shall comply with applicable regulations governing equal employment
opportunity. Neither Consultant nor its subcontractors do and neither shall discriminate
against persons employed or seeking employment with them on the basis of age, sex, color,
race, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, national
origin, religion, or medical condition, unless based upon a bona fide occupational
qualification pursuant to the California Fair Employment & Housing Act.
III. INSURANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION
3.1 Minimum Scope of Insurance:
i. Consultant agrees to have and maintain, for the duration of the contract,
General Liability insurance policies insuring him/her and his/her firm to an
amount not less than: one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit
per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
ii. Consultant agrees to have and maintain for the duration of the contract, an
Automobile Liability insurance policy ensuring him/her and his/her staff to
an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single
limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
iii. Consultant shall provide to the Town all certificates of insurance, with
original endorsements effecting coverage. Consultant agrees that all
certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the Town
before work commences.
iv. Consultant agrees to have and maintain, for the duration of the contract,
professional liability insurance in amounts not less than $1,000,000 which is
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sufficient to insure Consultant for professional errors or omissions in the
performance of the particular scope of work under this agreement.
General Liability:
The Town, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered
as insured as respects: liability arising out of activities performed by or on
behalf of the Consultant; products and completed operations of Consultant,
premises owned or used by the Consultant. This requirement does not apply
to the professional liability insurance required for professional errors and
omissions.
ii. The Consultant's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects
the Town, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or
self -insurances maintained by the Town, its officers, officials, employees or
volunteers shall be excess of the Consultant's insurance and shall not
contribute with it.
iii. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not
affect coverage provided to the Town, its officers, officials, employees or
volunteers.
iv. The Consultant's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom a claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
3.2 All Coverages. Each insurance policy required in this item shall be endorsed to state that
coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled, reduced in coverage or in limits except
after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has
been given to the Town. Current certification of such insurance shall be kept on file at all
times during the term of this agreement with the Town Clerk.
3.3 Workers' Compensation. In addition to these policies, Consultant shall have and maintain
Workers' Compensation insurance as required by California law and shall provide evidence
of such policy to the Town before beginning services under this Agreement. Further,
Consultant shall ensure that all subcontractors employed by Consultant provide the required
Workers' Compensation insurance for their respective employees.
3.4 Indemnification. The Consultant shall save, keep, hold harmless and indemnify and defend
the Town its officers, agent, employees and volunteers from all damages, liabilities,
penalties, costs, or expenses in law or equity that may at any time arise or be set up because
of damages to property or personal injury received by reason of, or in the course of
performing work which may be occasioned by a willful or negligent act or omissions of the
Consultant, or any of the Consultant's officers, employees, or agents or any subconsultant.
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IV. GENERAL TERMS
4.1 Waiver. No failure on the part of either party to exercise any right or remedy hereunder
shall operate as a waiver of any other right or remedy that party may have hereunder, nor
does waiver. of a breach or default under this Agreement constitute a continuing waiver of a
subsequent breach of the same or any other provision of this Agreement.
4.2 Governing Law. This Agreement, regardless of where executed, shall be governed by and
construed to the laws of the State of California. Venue for any action regarding this
Agreement shall be in the Superior Court of the County of Santa Clara.
4.3 Termination of Agreement. The Town and the Consultant shall have the right to terminate
this agreement with or without cause by giving not less than fifteen days (15) written notice
of termination. In the event of termination, the Consultant shall deliver to the Town all
plans, files, documents, reports, performed to date by the Consultant. In the event of such
termination, Town shall pay Consultant an amount that bears the same ratio to the
maximum contract price as the work delivered to the Town bears to completed services
contemplated under this Agreement, unless such termination is made for cause, in which
event, compensation, if any, shall be adjusted in light of the particular facts and
circumstances involved in such termination.
4.4 Amendment. No modification, waiver, mutual termination, or amendment of this
Agreement is effective unless made in writing and signed by the Town and the Consultant.
4.5 Disputes. In any dispute over any aspect of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be
entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, including costs of appeal.
4.6 Notices. Any notice required to be given shall be deemed to be duly and properly given if
mailed postage prepaid, and addressed to:
Town of Los Gatos
Attn: Town Clerk
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
TRAFFIC PATTERNS
Attn: Jamie Rodriguez
P.O. Box 25
Danville, CA 94526
or personally delivered to Consultant to such address or such other address as
Consultant designates in writing to Town.
4.7 Order of Precedence. In the event of any conflict, contradiction, or ambiguity between the
terms and conditions of this Agreement in respect of the Products or Services and any
attachments to this Agreement, then the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall
prevail over attachments or other writings.
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4.8 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including all Exhibits, constitutes the complete and
exclusive statement of the Agreement between the Town and Consultant. No terms,
conditions, understandings or agreements purporting to modify or vary this Agreement,
unless hereafter made in writing and signed by the party to be bound, shall be binding on
either party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Town and Consultant have executed this Agreement.
Town of Los Gatos by: Consultant, by:
Laurel Prevetti, Town Manager
Recommended by:
Matt Morley Title
Director of Parks and Public Works
Approved as to Form:
Robert Schultz, Town Attorney
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TRAFFIC
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October 20, 2015
Lisa Petersen
Town of Los Gatos
41 Miles Avenue
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Subject: Proposal for Los Gatos Safe Routes to School Program Phase I
Dear Lisa,
Thank you for the opportunity to provide the Town of Los Gatos with this proposal for the development
of its Safe Routes to School program. This proposal focuses on analyzing traffic patterns on collector
streets serving each of the town's public schools and Hillbrook School and preparing Concept Plan Line
alternatives to help improve traffic operations.
Safe Routes to School programs are typically around the Concept of the 5 E's. For Los Gatos, Traffic
Patterns will be conducting the following services
Engineering:
• Traffic Data Collection before and after school to establish Baseline Data
• Field Assessment of School Routes identified by the Town
• Development of Concept Plan Line alternatives for collector streets serving schools
• Development of Work Order for Immediate Signage/Striping Type Improvements
• Work Plan for Near -Term and Long -Term Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Projects
Encouragement:
• Traffic Patterns will format Walk and Roll Maps developed by the Town
Education
• Participate in City/School Committee Meetings
• Provide Recommendations for In -Class Bike Safety Programs
• Provide recommendations for City -sponsored Parent education programs.
Enforcement:
• Work with Town PD to identify target enforcement areas that influence motorists and
pedestrian behavior
Traffic Patterns • PO BOX 25 • Danville, CA 94526 • info@trafficpatterns.net • (408) 916-8141
EXHIBIT A
To: Lisa Petersen
Subject: Proposal for Los Gatos Safe Routes to School Program — Phase 1
Date: October 20, 2015
Page: 2 of 7
Evaluation:
• Traffic data collected by project will establish baseline travel behaviors
• Traffic Patterns will prepare Travel -Time Diagrams for each collector street analyzed as part of
this project to identify delay intersections or roadway segments.
As part of this proposal, Traffic Patterns is collaborating with the following firms to assist Traffic Patterns
in the successful delivery of the project:
Alta Planning + Design Alta will assist with staff resources to assist with field surveys
Bellecci & Associates Bellecci will develop engineer's estimates for long-term civil projects
Traffic Data Services TDS will provide traffic data collection services for the project
Jaime Rodriguez, Principal at Traffic Patterns, will manage the project team and serve as team contact to
the Town for the Los Gatos Safe Routes to School Program — Scope of Work. The attached work plan
highlights additional tasks for the project.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (408) 916-8141.
Sincerely,
Jaime 0. Rodriguez
Principal
Traffic Patterns • PO BOX 25 • Danville, CA 94526 • info@trafficpatterns. net • (408) 916-8141
Los Gatos Safe Routes to School — Phase 1
Traffic Patterns — Scope of Work
The Town of Los Gatos Unified School District includes four elementary schools, one middle school. Los
Gatos High School is part of the Los Gatos -Saratoga School District. Additional private schools are
located within the town that influence travel patterns for residents, Hillbrook School specifically will be
analyzed as part of this project.
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Traffic Patterns — Scope of Work
This proposed Safe Routes to School project will focus on analyzing traffic patterns on the following
collector streets and developing Concept Plan Line alternatives to help improve traffic operations
utilizing Complete Street concepts that prioritize bicycle and pedestrian travel modes:
• Los Gatos Boulevard
• Blossom Hill Road/Cherry Blossom Lane (Blossom Elementary School)
• E Main Street (Los Gatos High School)
• Roberts Road -Fisher Avenue -Nino Avenue Loop (Fisher Middle and LVM Elementary)
• Daves Avenue/Poppy Lane/Winchester Blvd (Daves Elementary School)
• Camino Del Cerro -Blossom Valley Drive (Alta Vista Elementary)
• Los Gatos Almaden Road -Westchester Drive (Union Middle School)
• Hillbrook Drive -Shannon Road (Hillbrook School)
Traffic Patterns recommends the following Scope of Work based on the Five E's for the Los Gatos Safe
Routes to School — Phase 1 project.
Task 1 - Engineering
This task focuses on establishing baseline data points regarding the town's current Safe Route to School
activities. The Traffic Patterns team will collect up to 20 total vehicle volume/speed data tube counts for
the project to measure the influencing factors that students are exposed to when choosing to bike/walk
or carpool to school. Traffic Patterns will also conduct turning movements at each school primary
driveway entry to collect manual walking/biking counts at each school to help estimate the level of
travel modes currently experienced at each school.
The field observation data will be used by Traffic Patterns to identify key intersections where immediate
Work Order improvements should be developed to help improve traffic operations conditions for all
travel modes. Examples of work order -type improvements include enhanced crosswalk improvements,
signage improvements, and considerations for additional all -way stop or traffic signal operations studies.
The data will also inform recommendations for near-term and long-term capital improvement projects
such as accessible ramps, new pathways, street repairs, traffic signal modifications, median island
improvements, and studies for larger projects.
Traffic Patterns will also identify potential on -school capital improvements that should be considered.
Examples of potential on -school improvements can included expanded bike parking, sidewalk
improvements, and considerations for student valet activities or parking lot circulation changes.
Traffic Patterns will summarize all proposed public and school capital improvements program projects
on a map and report for each school site.
Traffic Patterns • PO BOX 25 • Danville, CA 94526 • info@trafficpatterns. net • (408) 916-8141
Los Gatos Safe Routes to School — Phase 1
Traffic Patterns — Scope of Work
Task 2 — Encouragement
The town is currently in the process of developing Walk n Roll Maps for each of its public schools.
Traffic Patterns will format the maps prepared by the town and its community partners to provide a
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intersection controls, and travel time estimates based on distance to school. Travel time estimates may
immediately influence travel mode choices for students and parents compared to automobile travel by
helping parents realize that non -auto travel may at times be faster for students.
Traffic Patterns • PO BOX 25 • Danville, CA 94526 • info@trafficpatterns.net it (408) 916-8141
Los Gatos Safe Routes to School — Phase 1
Traffic Patterns — Scope of Work
Task 3 - Education
Education and Encouragement go hand-in-hand as part of Safe Routes to School programs, each
Education tactic in itself is Encourages long -life behavior changes within students and their parents.
Establishing a consistent forum in which educators, town staff, and parents can discuss the successes
and challenges in creating behavior changes is important. Traffic Patterns understands that the town is
already working with the school district and community leaders to coordinate Safe Routes to School
activities. Traffic Patterns will participate in these meetings the term of the project to help better
understand priorities for the community and to help inform decisions regarding Concept Plan Line and
Work Order priorities.
The Traffic Patterns team will provide recommendations for in -school curriculum that can be considered
by the town to help install life -change habits for the community. Students learning and practicing
proper bicycling habits will be the largest factor in influencing family behavior and attitude towards
active travel mode and improving safety.
Task 4 — Enforcement
In efforts to keep this current project focused on traffic operations, Traffic Patterns will work with Town
PD to identify intersections and points of interest where enforcement should be targeted to influence
motorists and behavior change. Examples of target enforcement types can include Yield Compliance at
Marked Crosswalks, Compliance with STOP -controls, and Bicycle Helmet Enforcement.
Task 5 — Evaluation
Measuring the success of the Los Gatos Safe Routes to School program cannot take place without
program Evaluation. This first phase project includes baseline travel mode data at all town schools
including development of Travel Time Diagrams on collector streets and routes to school.
Traffic Patterns • PO BOX 25 • Danville, CA 94526 • info @trafficpatterns. net • (408) 916-8141
Los Gatos Safe Routes to School — Phase 1
Traffic Patterns — Scope of Work
Traffic Patterns offers the following Fee Structure for this project, valid for 30 -days from the proposal
submittal date.
No.
Description Unit
Fee Proposal
1
Engineering
$38,263
- Traffic Data/Field Observations
- Concept Plan Line Drawings
2
Encouragement
$8,748
- Walk n Roll Maps Format
- Community Outreach (2 Meetings)
3
Education
$7,304
- Town/School Meeting Participation
- Evaluate and Develop Town Education
Programs
4
Enforcement
$1,000
- Develop Target Enforcement Map
5
Evaluation
$7,108
- Travel Time/Mode Report
6
Project Management
$9,208
Proposed Budget:
$71,631
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (408) 916-8141.
Sincerely,
Jaime 0. Rodriguez
Principal
Authorization to Proceed:
Signature
Written Name, Title
Date
Traffic Patterns • PO BOX 25 • Danville, CA 94526 • info@trafficpatterns.net • (408) 916-8141