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Amendment 04/17/1996AMENDMENT TO THE MONROE COUNTY AGREEMENT FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES This Amendment to the Monroe County (Client) and Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc., (Consultant) agreement for bicycle and transportation services is entered into by and between the parties. Whereas, increased funding from the Florida Department of Transportation for bicycle and pedestrian transportation planning services has become available; and Whereas, such increase in funding allows for an expanded scope of services; CV -n Now, Therefore, the parties mutually agree to amend the parties' agree -�nf for I�yclep and pedestrian planning services executed by the Consultant on Februaryry :14, 19A an(C approved by the Client's Board of County Commissioners on February 21, 11996 '(theArigin?T 6 agreement), which is hereby amended as follows: o 1.) The Exhibit A of the original agreement is deleted and the Exhibit A attached to this amendment is substituted. 2.) The Exhibit B of the original agreement is deleted and the Exhibit B attached to this amendment is substituted. 3.) Section 4 of the original agreement is amended to provide that the final report is required in Task 6 and the deadline to furnish the final report is extended to twelve months after commencement. 4.) Section 5.1 of the original agreement is amended to provide that the maximum compensation available to the Consultant is $130,000. The compensation schedule of Section 5.2 of the original agreement is amended to provide: a) Upon completion of the First month................$16,250 b) Upon completion of the Second month ........ $16,250 c) Upon completion of the Third month..............$13,000 d) Upon completion of the Fourth month ........... $13,000 e) Upon completion of the Fifth month ...............$ 9,750 f) Upon completion of the Sixth month ..............$ 9,750 g) Upon completion of the Seventh month ....... $ 9,750 h) Upon completion of the Eighth month ........... $ 9,750 i) Upon completion of the Ninth month ............ $ 9,750 j) Upon completion of the Tenth month ............ $ 9,750 k) Upon completion of the Eleventh month ...... $ 6,500 I) Upon completion of the Final Report ..............$ 6,500 5.) In all other respects the terms and conditions of the original agreement remain in full force and effect. 6.) This amendment will take effect on the date of the last party to sign. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed on the dates written below. (SEAL) ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK (SEAL) ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By Mayor/C irman Date:T�Q- BARTON-ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. BY Date: S /9+96 --v- / APPROVED AS TO FORM AI>IB AL ' FFICIE B ROBERT N.� �, E DATE l�_ EXHIBIT A MONROE COUNTY BICYCLE/ PEl I1STRIAN PLAN SCOPE OF WORK The following four objectives have been speei6ed for the M- inroe County Bicycle/ Pedestriai Plan: 1) An Analysis of the current environment for bi(, cling and walking in Monroe County. 2) An Evaluation of needs for bicycle and pede :1xian facilities in Monroe County. 3) Programs, policies and recommendations for new and improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Monroe County. 4) Programs and Polices which affect the environment for bicycling and waling in Monroe County. The following tasks and subtasks will be performed in orde - to meet the above objectives: Task 1 Inventory of Existing Conditions This task will inventory the current roadway characteristics; ac i >ident data; bicycle facilities; and plans, policies and regulations that will affect the bicycle/pedestrimi plan. The information to be collected and analyzed for this task has been divided into two group:: technical data and policy issuers. 1.1 Technical Data Collection .and Analysis 1.1.1 The Consultant will inventory the exis : ng physical and operational conditions of: a. All arterials and collectors; b. Existing, Proposed and Plant , 1 Bicycle/Pedestrian facilities identified in the "Overseas Heritage T i ail ; and C. The following enhancement gi Jects in the FDOT Work Program that have construction funds allo, . xted: (i) WPI # 6116923 - Pav :d Shoulders for Bicycles in Gra,;sy Key (ii) WPI # 6126760 - Par , ed Shoulders for Bicycles on CPL 905 (iii) WPI # 6116920 - Bil: Path from Big Coppet to Bay Point (iv) WPI # 6116926 - Bil: Path in Bahia Honda; and z Monroe County Bicyle/Pedestrian Plan S.vpe of Work d. The location of all existing and proposed public schools, parks, libraries, major shopping are, work places, hotels, visitor centers, public beaches and tourist att - actions. The major physical and operational conditio . s which the Consultant will inN entory will include: (i) Right-of-way widths (ii) Roadway and shoulder width; (iii) On -street parking characteris .cs (iv) Number of intersections (v) Width of sidewalks (vi) Number of commercial drive � gays (vii) Barriers/Hazards/Bottleneck: (viii) Posted Speed Limits (ix) Traffic Volumes (x) Levels of Service (LOS) (xi) Percent of Truck Volume (xii) Accidents (bicycle/pedestriar only) (xiii) Major Bicycle/pedestrian act! , rity centers Except for data item number (iii), (vii), and ; x), the remaining data will be o5tained from existing sources, such as the FDOT RCI data base, the Monroe County Engineering and Public Works Departmeu-s, City offices and other concerned agencies. 1.1.2 The Consultant will map the existin i, bicycle/pedestrian facilities using the information collected above. 1.1.3 The Consultant will transfer the road, ray physical and operational conditions collected above onto a series of Mor: roe County maps. 1.1.4 The Consultant will inventory bicycle :'pedestrian accident data forth,: past 5 years (injuries and fatalities) and tra i sfer this data onto the Monroe County map. 1.1.5 The Consultant will identify the ne,;ds for bicycle and pedestrian facilities using the 1990 Nationwide Persons I Transportation Study (NPT;) data, Journey to Work data, and the Bure 1 u of Census data. The County will provide the Consultant with : icographical Information System (GIS) maps for Monroe County. The Consultant w ll transfer the data collected under Task Page 2 Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Monroe County Bieyle/Pedestrian Plan S.-ope of Work 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 onto GIS maps. In the ab ; nce of GIS maps, the Consultant will use the available Monroe County maps. 1.2 Plan and Policy issues 1.2.1 The Consultant will inventory exdsti:g plans, policies, and regulations that effect bicyclists and pedestrians. The i include but not limited to: Adopted Comprehensive Plans; • Land Use Elements • Transportation Elements • Parks and Recreation Elemer, . s Board of Education Plan; • Bicycle/Pedestrian Education : d Curriculum • New Facilities • School Safe Routes Land Development Regulations; • Zoning Restrictions • Subdivision Regulations • Development Requirements Restrictions or Conditions related tc the use of public land; and Capital Improvements Program con i itions and requirements. The Consultant will analyze the above data t: identify policies that aid and constrain the development and implementation of thy,. Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan. Any existing policy that would significantly constrain - I ce development of a suitable bicycle/ Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Page 3 �.11VVaI VVV Monroe County Bicyle/Pedestrian Plan S^ope of Work pedestrian plan will be critically analyzed. Rec : ,mmendations will be provided for the amendment of the policy if absolutely warrar ;:ed. TASK 2 Identification of Bicycle Pedestrian Use a -,d Usage This task will identify the specific needs of bicyclists and pedo Arians and their compatibility vaith the existing bicycle/pedestrian facility characteristics and desig : standards for both facility design and special treatment/design at conflict areas. This task will alsc identify primary bicycle users ;;uch as advanced and/or casual bicycle riders in different localities. 2.1 Public Input Through public participation meetings that will inelud . representatives of the Monroe County Planning and Public Works Department, FDOT, Mom oe County Sheriffs Department, school system, municipal government and tourism pros, oters, and other interest groups, the Consultant will identify specific needs of bicyclists, edestrians and motorists. This ,xill not only help the Consultant to identify the safety concern of the citizens but also to establish the level of usage expected in a particular locality. Three public participation meetings (one each after 1. ask 1, Task 2 and Task 4) will be held to solicit input from the concerned agencies. These t.Iiree public meetings will be in addition to the kick off meeting. These meetings will be advert', ed, scheduled and held by the (;ounty. The meeting date, time and venue should be such rliat most interest groups, if not all, will have a reasonable opportunity to attend the meeting. 7 ``te public meeting should be adbiertised in an efficient manner to notify most, if not all inter.: it group S. The Consultant will work closely with the County Sti ff to conduct the public meetings. The public participation meetings will be a joint effort ': y the Consultant and the County. The Consultant will prepare meeting minutes document' iig information gathered from public by both the County and the Consultant. 2.2 Accident Data Analysis The Consultant will analyze the accident data that was inventoried under Task 1.1.1 and determine existing roadway segments that are haze: dous to bicycle/pedestrian traffic. The Consultant will attempt to identify the deficiencies i .. the accident locations. The fallowing basic elements will be considered for accident anab ,.is: Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. . Page 4 Monroe County Bicyle/Pedestrian Plan S.:ope of Work accident locations, geometric conditions, traffic volumes, vehicle movement, and contributing causes Each of the above elements will be individually w Llyzed. Based on the outcome of the analysis the Consultant will propose measures to migate or eliminate the deficienci,,s. 2.3 Existing Section and Design Section Coml atibility The Consulatnt will review and evaluate existing an:. typical recommended design sections for bike paths, bike lanes and sidewalks to ensure that :'Ley comply with FDOT and AA SHTO standards and user needs. The Consultant will a plore the special treatment standard compatibility and practicality in the areas of bicycle-pt i lestrian conflict, bicycle -motor vehicle conflict, and pedestrian -motor vehicle conflict. The Consultant will determine the location suitability of bike paths and sidewalks in terms of sa, I ety, accessibility, and usage. TASK 3 Develop Goals, Objectives and Policies The Consultant will prepare a Technical Memorandum w3 iich will be a compilation of the: goals, objectives and policies based on the work activities of Tasks I and 2. They will be responsive: to the input received from the public and other agencies in Task :..1 and compatible with existing plans, policies and regulations identified in Task 1.2.2, and federal : egulations such as ISTEA, CAAA and ADA. These Goals, Objectives and Policies are intended to b, :ome part of the Monroe County Year 2010 Comprehensive Plan; Bicycle/Pedestrian Element. TASK 4 Bicycle/ Pedestrian System Plan This task will be a corridor -by -corridor analysis of alternative, bicycle/pedestrian system routes using the information compiled in previous tasks. 4.1 Develop Alternative Routes Based on trip linkage to employment center, reside: tial areas, shopping malls, schools and parks identified in Task 1.1, The Consultant will devc' op alternative routes using the State of Florida Bicycle Plan and Programs, Area and "orrrdor Analysis Techniques rACAT) Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Page 5 Monroe County Bicyle/Pedestrian Plan Seope of Work Manual. This will include on and of=road bicycle fa ; ilities. Effort will be made to separate bicycle and pedestrian traffic. 4.2 Evaluate Alternative Routes The Consultant will evaluate the alternative routes, :-n a segment by segment basis rising a weighted criteria based on safety, accessibility, and : haracteristics of bicycle riders! uch as advanced and casual riders. Although there are r : any techniques available, such as the Cycling Level of Service Technique used by the Da I e County and the Bicycle Stres. Level Technique, the Consultant will, in consultation with the Steering Committee, determine an appropriate set of criteria to evaluate the alternative -outes. 4.3 Develop System Plan The Consultant will identify a bicycle/bike path an;. pedestrian/sidewalk System Plan, by selecting the best feasible alternative for each corri i or. The System Plan will also include specific geometric and physical treatments at con$io points. Task 5 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Awareness a ud Safety Plan The Consultant will prepare plans to promote safety and bicycle/pedestrian facilities awareness among pedestrians and bicyclists in Monroe County. 11: plan will be targeted more tawards promoting and advertizing the bicycle/pedestrian facilities . Monroe County. The plan will specify measures necessary to educate the general public, schools, : nd tourists regarding the safety issues. TASK 6 Prepare Report The Consultant will prepare a report that will cover informaton gathered, analyzed, and conclusions reached upon covering all of the above tasks. The major st:.tion of the report will be: (i) Introduction (ii) Data Collection (iii) Data Analysis (iv) Goals, Objectives and Policies (v) Bicycle/Pedestrian System Plan Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. 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