US-169 / I-70 “North Loop” Planning Environmental Linkages Study Pre-Proposal Workshop

Pre-Proposal Workshop US-169 / I-70 PEL Study ___________________________________ Welcome & Introductions RFP General Overview RFP Specifics Overview Questions

Pre-Proposal Workshop US-169 / I-70 PEL Study ___________________________________ MARC Ron Achelpohl, Darryl Fields, Charles Gorugantula, Martin Rivarola, City of Kansas City, MO Wes Minder, Sheri McIntyre MoDOT Dan Niec, Susan Barry

Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study Provides more efficient process of evaluating full range of transportation concepts and identifying preferred improvements. Allows early, planning-level decisions to be carried forward to accelerate future National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) activities. What are benefits of PEL process? Provides opportunity for early coordination with the public. Added early coordination with local, state and federal agencies. Transparent and collaborative environment. Alternatives and avoidance measures can be developed at a local level.

Study Location PEL study limits From 5 th and 6 th Street interchange to the US- 169/MO Route-9 interchange in Missouri. 4 miles From the I-70/I-670 interchange in Kansas to US- 71/I-670 interchange in Missouri. 6 miles I-70 parallel corridor of influence (I-670). 4 miles

PEL study background This PEL study area includes critical access corridors into the region’s core. US-169 in Clay County, along with the Broadway Extension Bridge over the Missouri River. “Downtown north loop” along the I-70 corridor is substandard for current interstate facilities. Why a PEL study? Transportation infrastructure provides safe and reliable access to the region’s core, across rivers, county and state boundaries. Benefits of past investments are numerous and significant. Transport of goods and services contributes to commercial activity and supports the regional economy. Lifespan of these facilities is limited, and conditions around them change over time. Due to the large investment needed to rehabilitate/replace infrastructure, we must take a long-term look at future needs.

Study purpose Overall objective: Develop a purpose and need statement, reasonable alternatives and a phased implementation plan for multi-modal transportation investments for subsequent analysis under NEPA. General scope of proposed improvement is replacement or reuse of the US- 169 bridge along with I-70 corridor improvements These improvements could include: Strategies to improve traffic flow at north and south ends of Broadway Extension Bridge. Strategies to better connect street grid between River Market and downtown Kansas City for future redevelopment. According to NEPA regulations, PEL study will focus on issues such as general location, mode choice, transportation performance factors, known environmental and cultural resource constraints, area-wide air quality and land use implications. Other improvements to be considered: access to Port of Kansas City. airspace around Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport. Missouri River navigation. bicycle/pedestrian accommodations. impacts to transit and railroads. KDOT plans for Lewis and Clark Viaduct.

What will we be looking for? What will we not accomplish as part of this study? Study will not produce a single preferred/recommended alternative. Study will produce a set of reasonable improvement alternatives which could be implemented over time according to a phasing strategy. It will set foundation for future NEPA work for segments of study area. Study purpose

MARC will provide project management Project partners include MARC/MODOT/KCMO/KDOT/UG. $3 million from STP funds. Local match 750,000 (City of KCMO) Study lead/partners/funding

SolicitationFebruary 26, 2016 Pre-Proposal Workshop February 29, 2016 (3:00pm) Responses due March 18, 2016 – 3:00pm Notice to proceed Estimated May 2016 Draft PELAugust 2017 Final PELNovember 2017 Procurement of consultant teams for project assistance. Next steps

Request for Proposals ___________________________________ Sections 1 and 2: Program Introduction and Background Response Submission and Due Date Response Contents Sections 3, 4, 5 and 6: Project Specifics Title VI, DBE Goals General Scope of Work Proposal Evaluation Criteria Selection Process Appendix Key Partners, Prior Planning Work Available Analytic Tools and Data

Request for Proposals ___________________________________ Sections 1 and 2: Program Introduction and Background Response Submission and Due Date Friday, March 18 th – 3:00pm. 1 digital + 5 hard copies Response Contents ItemPage Requirements Letter of Transmittal 2 max single sided. Not included in proposal page count Table of ContentsNot included in proposal page count Management Summary/Conceptual Work Plan Not to exceed 10 pages Qualifications and Experience Project Schedules Milestones and Timelines Appendix: Org Chart. Key Staff and resumes Not included in proposal page count

Request for Proposals ___________________________________ Sections 3, 4, 5 and 6: Project Specifics Title VI, DBE Goals of 20%, certified by Missouri Regional Certification Committee (MRCC) General Scope of Work Study Goals, Outreach & Engagement, Traffic Modeling And Analysis, Data Collection, Statement of Purpose and Need, Evaluation Criteria, Initial Alternatives, Refinement of Alternatives, Documentation Proposal Evaluation Criteria Project Concept and Understanding (30 points) General Experience of Planning Study Firm(s) (30 points) General Experience of Traffic Modeling Firm(s) (30 points) Past Performance (10 points) Selection Process Selection and Proposed Schedule

Traffic Modeling and Analysis Understand, quantify traffic impacts of alternatives Regional Travel Impacts – Dynamic Traffic Assignment (DTA) Models Operational Impacts – Traffic Microsimulation Models Support evaluation of alternatives Support public outreach/stakeholder engagement

Request for Proposals ___________________________________ Appendix Key Partners, Prior Planning Work Available Analytic Tools and Data

US-169 / I-70 PEL Study ___________________________________ More information available online: If you have any questions please contact: Martin Rivarola Mid-America Regional Council