HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSE - RFP - P856MDPOSAL NUMBER $56
North Front Range Transportation
and Air Quality Planning Council
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
August 22, 2002
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Model in TransCAD including writing of all GISDK script for model operations and performance
reporting.
Min Zhou, RE. —Travel Model Specialist
Ms. Zhou is a transportation engineer/planner with ten years of experience in
transportation planning, modeling and traffic engineering for both public
agencies and private consultant companies. Her experiences include travel
demand modeling development, GISDK scripting, calibration and validation
and applications, traffic operation and simulation, and air quality. Her
expertise also includes GIS, database management, and software (e.g. Visual
Basic) programming.
Ms. Zhou developed travel demand modeling guidelines and conducted
TransCAD modeling processes for all 13 planning regions of Massachusetts.
This work effort included the development of trip generation cross -classifica-
tion procedures, TAZ structures and databases in TransCAD, conversion of the highway network
from MassGIS system into TransCAD link geography, the development of external to external
trip estimation methodologies, wrote programs in GISDK for performing data manipulation,
geographic modification, and customizing editing tools and model calibration and validation.
She also introduced CORSIM micro simulation models to the Massport Authority for use in
systematized modeling.
Ms. Zhou also participated in the Texas Statewide Analysis Models project, which included
building the regional traffic analysis zone structure, developing circulation networks in
TransCAD for highway, railway, marine, and airport facilities, assembling databases, and con-
ducting four -step planning and traffic forecasting. Ms. Zhou participated in the Rhode Island
Air Quality Conformity Analysis and the Portland to Brunswick Passenger Rail Environmental
Assessment. She conducted regional mesoscale and hot spot microscale air quality analyses for
the projects. She wrote tools in Visual Basic program in order to convert Mobile5 output to
spreadsheet formats.
REFERENCES
Fort Collins Mason Street Travel Model
Mr. John Daggett
Senior Transportation Planning
City of Fort Collins
215 North Mason
Fort Collins, CO 80524
970-224-6190
Boulder Valley Travel Model
Mr. Randall Rutsch
Transportation Planner
City of Boulder
P.O. Box 791
Boulder, CO 80306
303-441-4270
Denver Regional Council of Governments
Mr. Eric Sabina
Principal Transportation Modeler
2480 W. 261" Avenue, Suite 200B
Denver, CO 80211
303-480-6789
Lincoln, Nebraska Regional Travel Model
Mr. Kent Morgan
Deputy Planning Director
City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Planning Department
555 South 10" Street, Suite 213
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-441-8280
Lawrence, Kansas Travel Demand Model
Ms. Linda Finger
Planning Director
Lawrence/Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Office
City Hall, 6 East 6°i Street
P.O. Box 708
Lawrence, KS 66044-0708
785-832-3154
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SCOPE OF PROPOSAL
Project Understanding
This effort will involve a number of key issues that will require careful consideration throughout
its duration. LSA has the knowledge, experience, and capability to successfully address each of
these issues and others that may arise during the project. Key issues are discussed in this
section.
Project Management and Coordination
As desired by the MPO, LSA is a local firm that can be available to meet with the modeling staff
on an immediate or very -short term basis. Similar to past efforts, LSA will coordinate modeling
issues, tasks, and responsibilities in a proactive, continual manner. Our methodical approach to
tasks and our oral and written communication skills will streamline the process so that a well
coordinated project is conducted. Sean and Everett will continually maintain written records of
tasks, topics, and issues so that the work efforts are clear. At the close of the project, these
written records will fold neatly into a final model document with only minor modifications.
Regional Household Travel Survey Data
The NFR MPO should be proud of the travel behavior data obtained through their recent house-
hold travel diary survey. As we did with the 1998 Mobility Report Card data when developing
the Mason Street model, LSA will work closely with MPO staff to analyze and prepare the
necessary information from the survey. This information is vital to specific applications within
the travel modeling stream, including:
• trip production and attraction rates for the trip generation module,
• allocation models for specific trip purposes,
• potential jurisdictional trip generation adjustment factors to refine the model's calibration,
• trip length frequency distributions/friction factors by trip type,
• geographically -based mode split factors by trip type,
• auto -occupancies for vehicle trips by purpose, and
• time -of -day directional factors by trip type.
Travel behavior data for persons younger than 16 years of age will require careful consideration,
since this information was not collected in the household survey. Several sources of information o
are available to augment this data, including past Mobility Report Card household surveys, the
recent DRCOG Travel Behavior Inventory (TBI), and the 2001 National Household Travel Survey
conducted by the federal government.
U.S. Census Data
Now that much of the U.S. Census 2000 100-percent and sample data products are finally
available and the Census Transportation Planning Package (CTPP) is due for release in the
coming months, regional planning agencies such as the NFR MPO can begin to "reset the clock"
on their travel models. For years, the MPO has been in a situation of updating base year data
using information that was several years old. LSA has the skills and tools to guide the MPO on
the extraction and preparation of Census data for application in the regional travel model.
Accuracy, consistency, and quality control will be key to the effort.
Traffic Counts
Traffic counts are critical to the model's validation. It is our understanding that a recent set of
traffic counts has been obtained from the MPO's member governments to assist with the 2000
Base Year validation. It will be important to review this database early in the project in order to
determine important missing locations, conflicting information, and screenline adjustments. In
limited cases, additional counts may be desired and can be requested of the local governments,
collected in the Fall of 2002, and back -carted to the year 2000. This may be necessary if the MPO
desires adjustment to the screenlines in the model.
Land Use and Transportation Interaction
Land use data is an important part of the transportation modeling process, and changes in land
use data can have a significant effect on model results. The ability to easily change, update, and
experiment with various land use alternatives is recognized as in important function of the NPR
MPO's transportation model. With minimal scripting in GISDK, LSA will incorporate in a user-
friendly dialog the ability to read land use data form various sources and apply this data in the
TransCAD model. Scripting will be done is such a manner that importing and modeling func-
tions can be called as an object in an object -oriented programming environment, or directly from
the DOS or Windows operating environment. This will provide the NPR MPO with the option of
integrating land use and transportation modeling programs.
If the NFR MPO desires, a simple application can be created using an object -oriented program-
ming language such as Visual Basic. Such an application would call a program such as Policy
Simulator by CommunityViz to generate land use data, and subsequently can TransCAD to run a
transportation model using the results from the Land Use model. Such a program would not be
required to create an efficient and user-friendly TransCAD model, but would provide a transpar-
ent and seamless model that would demonstrate both land use and transportation impacts
associated with land use and policy scenarios. Such a program could also provide a simple,
straightforward package designed for easy transferability and installation for member govern-
ments.
System Performance and Applications
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to easily identify the input data and output results in a consistent manner. LSA incorporates this
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important function into all of its TransCAD models because of the numerous benefits in both the
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model development and model application activities. This will be done using GISDK scripting
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and will yield a customized, user-friendly application. With this tool, the MPO and member
governments will be able to quickly identify the performance impacts of various land use and
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roadway alternatives at specified geographic levels.
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Several measures will be incorporated, including vehicle miles of travel (VMT), vehicle hours of
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travel (VHT), congestion delay, congested speeds, average trip lengths, trips by time of day, and
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air quality results based on EPA's Mobile Emission Factor model.
In addition, the MPO may wish to incorporate special identifiers and attributes on the network
and TAZ files so that various planning functions can be integrated. For example, a series of
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- - scoring algorithms can be applied to network links that make up individual projects under
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evaluation for the transportation improvement program (TIP), regional transportation plan
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(RTP), capital improvement program (CIP), major investment study (MIS), or other function.
TransCAD's ability to graphically display project selections and prioritizations in real time are
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unsurpassed in this regard.
- Model Transferability and Presentation
- With our significant investment and experience with the TransCAD platform, LSA has the
unique skills and understanding to produce a fully -integrated model that will be easy to transfer
• to other users. In this manner, consistency will be maintained with the regional model and
additional users will benefit from a user-friendly, comprehensive package that includes advice on
setup and training.
In addition, LSA speaks your language and therefore has the unique capability to present
technical modeling information in a graphical manner that is easily understood by a variety of
audiences. Our scope provides for the preparation and delivery of one presentation to the MPO's
Technical Advisory Committee. In addition, LSA staff will work with the MPO to provide up to
two additional presentations to mutually -agreed upon audiences (e.g., Colorado Model Users
Group) at no additional cost to the MPO.
TransCAD Scripting and Customization
The scripting services performed by LSA will include development of a user-friendly interface
including a scenario manager, creation of an automated performance report, and automation of
the 4-step model process. The interface will consist of a dialog box created in GISDK or Visual
Basic. The dialog box will provide straightforward access to transportation modeling functions
and, at the option of the MPO, to land use modeling functions as well. This dialog box will also
provide access to a scenario manager, which will allow model input and output files to be
defined for a number of model scenarios. A batch capability will also be included. This capabil-
ity allows multiple scenarios to be run overnight or over a weekend, and greatly increases the
speed and convenience of running and comparing multiple network or land use options.
A performance report will be scripted in GISDK or Visual Basic, allowing for easy access to
relevant model results and parameters. This report will be run from the same dialog box as the
model itself, and can be automatically created after each model run is complete. This perfor-
mance report will be formatted to be easily read and understood, and will be aligned to be
printed on 8.5 x I I paper. The performance report script will also generate a file that contains
selected summary results, and which is formatted for use in a spreadsheet program such as
Excel. With this table, results from multiple scenarios can be viewed and graphed side -by -side
for easy comparison.
All model functions will be automated through the use of the model dialog box and scenario
manager. This will allow easy updating of network attributes such as functional type, number of
lanes, travel speed, and link capacity, without the need for multiple manual adjustments and
formula fills. Additional data, such as trip generation rates, time -of -day factors, and other
lookup values will also be incorporated into the model in such a manner that future changes can
be made with minimal complication, especially important during model development. The Trip
Generation module, which currently runs in an Excel Spreadsheet, will be incorporated into the
model dialog box through conversion to GISDK or Visual Basic. In either case, the Trip Genera-
tion step, as all model steps, will run seamlessly from the model dialog box, based on standard-
ized input tables. Scripting of model macros will be done in such a manner that future updates
will require minimal changes. Through the use of loops, global variables, and careful definitions
within the script, changes such as the addition of trip types or modification of model methodol-
ogy will be straightforward.
Description of Tasks, Services, and Deliverables
As indicated in the Request for Proposal, the LSA consultants will provide mentoring, project
development, training, and TransCAD scripting services. Throughout the project's duration,
Everett and Sean will review work effort results with Suzette and Andy and maintain written
records of tasks, topics, and issues to effectively manage the project. Actual work will be per-
formed by the NFR MPO staff. The following task and service descriptions were prepared with
this arrangement in mind.
Task 1 - Preparation of the 2000 Base Year Model
Through Task 1, the MPO's travel model will be updated, calibrated, and validated to 2000 Base
Year conditions.
Subtask 1.1 - Project Coordination
At the onset of the project, LSA will meet with MPO staff to determine specific work tasks,
schedules, products, and responsibilities. Throughout the project, we will be available to meet
on a regular basis. Our scope of services assumes that meetings will occur weekly or bi-weekly,
but also recognizes that periods of higher or lower intensity will occur. LSA will maintain
written records of tasks, topics, and issues for effective project management and documentation
purposes. Invoices and progress reports will be prepared as specified by the MPO.
Subtask 1.2 — Socioeconomic Input Data
The wealth of information available through Census 2000 and the MPO's recent household
survey will require careful preparation to ensure quality. LSA will work with MPO staff to guide
to extraction of data and information from various sources while maintaining vigilance over the
accuracy, consistency, and overall quality of the data. These functions will take advantage of the
MPO's process for estimating population, household, and employment growth. Output results
and formats from the MPO's land use process (e.g., CommunityViz) will be fully integrated.
Subtask 1.3 — Roadway Network Attributes
LSA will provide guidance on the speed, capacity, functional classification, area type, and other
attributes of the roadway network. Through our scripting services, LSA will provide a custom,
automated process for efficiently updating information in the roadway networks.
Subtask 1.4 — Calibration of Model Variables and Parameters
LSA will work with MPO staff to determine the procedures and quality control checks for
estimating travel behavior from various sources, including the MPO's recent household survey
and the Census Transportation Planning Package (CTPP). Information used in the model in this
regard includes but is not limited to the following: trip generation rates, friction factors, mode
split factors, time -of -day factors, and others. These will be determined by trip purpose as
applicable and compared to previous local data and similar information from state and national
surveys for an added level of quality control.
Subtask 1.5 — External Travel
When updating the model to the 2000 Base Year, much information will be available regarding
travel within the North Front Range. A lesser amount of information is known about travel that
leaves, enters, or crosses the region. These external trips are represented as Internal -External (I-
E) and External -External (E-E) travel. The household survey and CTPP data will greatly assist
with the development of the I-E estimates. E-E trips will be calculated using traffic counts and
growth rates at external stations, the I-E trips, and other sources if available.
Subtask 1.6 — Validation of the 2000 Base Year Model
With recent travel behavior data, new estimates of socioeconomic data, and a refined traffic
count database, the model will be ready for a comprehensive validation. The obvious point of Z
validation is to verify that the model can reasonably replicate observed conditions. Once done,
the model can be used to forecast future conditions given a set of land use and transportation
assumptions. Therefore, a thorough validation is a very important task in the model's develop-
ment. To this end, LSA will develop validation guidelines that will include statistical compari-
sons, performance results, screenline and link comparisons to traffic count data, and information
on allowable errors.
Subtask 1.7 — Performance Summaries
As stated previously, LSA will incorporate standard performance summaries and additional
measures at various geographical levels as desired by the MPO. This will programmed in GISDK
or Visual Basic and yield a custom, user-friendly interface that will provide comprehensive,
consistent results for model development or alternatives analysis.
Subtask 1.8 — Documentation
As stated previously, LSA will maintain written records of tasks, topics, and issues throughout
the duration of the project to maximize project management efficiency and effectiveness. These
standardized written records will become the basis for the final model documentation.
Task 1 Deliverables:
• Updated and calibrated 2000 Base Year model with Performance Module
• Written Records of tasks, topics, and issues
• Model validation guidelines
Task 2 — Land Use and Travel Model Interaction
As stated in the Project Understanding section preceeding this Description of Tasks, Services,
and Deliverables, LSA will provide consultant and scripting services to integrate the MPO's land
use and transportation models. Depending on the need for repeatability, the interface will be
programmed in either GISDK or Visual Basic so that output results from CommunityViz or other
software can be incorporated directly through a seamless process.
Task 2 Deliverables
• Seamless and customized interface for the MPO's land use and transportation models.
Task 3 — TransCAD Scripting and Customization
As stated in the Project Understanding section, LSA will program the MPO's travel model into a
custom TransCAD script that utilizes dialog boxes for ease of use and is self-contained for ease of
installation. This will rely on the use of existing MPO script to the extent possible. Custom
scripts will be incorporated where necessary. TransCAD's GISDK scripting program is the
primary mechanism that will be used for automation of the model's processes. However, LSA
also can provide custom applications of Visual Basic programming if desired by the MPO to
streamline integration of land use models and refine the installation procedures for transfer and
installation on member government computers. LSA will provide a written User's Guide to
facilitate installation and running of the model.
Task 3 Deliverables
• North Front Range Regional Travel Model in TransCAD software with custom scripting, n
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• User's Guide for installing and running the MPO model.
COST PROPOSAL AND AVAILABILITY
The proposed cost estimate for conducting the work effort is estimated at $30,000.00. This
consists of $20,000.00 for meetings, mentoring, training, and project coordination, and
$10,000.00 for scripting. This work effort will be invoiced on a time and material, not to exceed
basis per the following hourly rates.
Ray Moe Managing Principal $155.00
Everett Bacon Senior Manager $120.00
Min Zhou Senior Modeler $110.00
Sean McAtee Transportation Engineer $ 70.00
The meetings, mentoring, training, and project coordination effort is estimated at four hours per
week over a twelve month period. It is recognized that there may be periods where weekly
efforts are greater than four-hour weeks and other weeks where the effort will be less than four
hours per week. The estimate of $10,000 assumes a level of effort that will yield a well scripted,
efficient, user-friendly, and customized model through efficiencies developed from our recently
completed model prepared for the City of Boulder.
Because of the walking distance between offices, there will be no travel costs or billing hours
associated with this work effort.
LSA is committed to providing the staff and resources necessary to complete this work effort
within the proposed budget and schedule.
LSA
LSA ASSOCIATES, INC.
MASON STREET MULTI -MODAL TRAVEL MODEL
TransCAD's dialog boxes and other graphical interfaces simplify the travel
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New transit algorithyms and other enhancements to the model
allow for detailed multi -modal analysis of bus and rail alternatives.
Travel Model Development
In January 1999, the City of Fort Collins initiated the
Mason Street Transportation Corridor study. Extend-
ing north and south through the center of the city, it
was envisioned to enhance opportunities for pedestri-
ans, bicyclists, and transit riders through the provision
of multi -modal transportation improvements along its
5-mile length.
To support this project, LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA)
staff led an effort to enhance the North Front Range
Regional Travel Model so that transit alternatives could
be simulated and evaluated. The model development
component of the Mason project also provided for the
conversion of the model to TransCAD.
LSA applied the fully -developed TransCAD model as
part of the alternatives analysis for the Mason Street
project. Results were used to assist in the selection
of transportation improvement options in the corridor and
to guide the refinement and phasing of the preferred transit
alternative.
Client:
City of Fort Collins
Location:
Fort Collins, Colorado
LSA
LSA ASSOCIATES, INC.
TRANSCAD MODEL CONVERSION/DEVELOPMENT
LSA creates custom dialog boxes like this one for Lake Elsinore for user-friendly model runs.
LSA services include converting and developing
models in the TransCAD environment. LSA is
experienced with model conversion from existing plat-
forms (such as MmUTP, Tranplan, EMME/2, TP+,
and QRSII) into TransCAD. Among others, LSA
has developed a transportation model for the City of
Lake Elsinore, California using TransCAD. LSA was
responsible for converting and enhancing the Mason
Street Transportation Model for the City of Fort Col-
lins, Colorado, which became the base for the regional
travel demand model used by the MPO. Using GISDK,
LSA created the nested logit mode choice model for
the Mason Street Transportation Model. LSA has thor-
ough knowledge of TransCAD versions 3.x and 4.x.
One key to a good transportation model is enabling the
user to run the model consistently for all alternatives.
LSA creates customized dialog boxes for all models
developed. For each model that is created, there is a
scenario manager that stores all the file names for each alterna-
tive and any necessary parameters. This keeps all the file
names organized in an easy to use format. Each model also
has a main dialog box from which the model is run from start
to finish or intermediate steps. This dialog box is controlled
by a GISDK resource file that contains the exact steps, proce-
dures, and variables that are used for every model run. This
ensures that every model run is completed in the same way,
yielding comparable results.
LSA
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Ms. Suzette Thieman
Regional Transportation Planning Manager
NFR MPO
235 Mathews Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
RE: NFR MPO Travel Demand Modeling Technical Support (Proposal Number P-856)
Dear Ms. Thieman:
' On behalf of LSA Associates, Inc., we are proud to present this proposal to provide the NFR
MPO with Travel Demand Modeling Technical Support. When complete, this work effort will
result in a model and documentation that will be updated and calibrated to a 2000 base year,
incorporate results of the MPO's land use model, and include a customized, user-friendly
interface.
As you review various proposals submitted for this work effort, may I offer the following unique
benefits that LSA provides.
1. Local: We are located within a five-minute walk from the NFR MPO office. This allows
us the ability to respond to your requests within a very effective response time. We do not
need to set up meetings days in advance to schedule a trip to Fort Collins but can respond
in a few minutes, or at the most a few hours. This proximity also permits the entire
budget to be used for consulting services with no costs for commuting or mileage
expenses.
2. NFR Local Corporate Vested Experience: LSA Associates opened the Fort Collins
office in May 2000. The North Front Range is our home. The success of our
transportation system is important to us. This local vesting provides us with a strong
working knowledge of the regions physical, economic, political, personality and
community issues. We understand what it takes to deliver a successful project for the
MPO and it's member jurisdictions.
3. NFR MPO Model Vested Experience: LSA recommended converting the NFR MPO
Minatp model to TransCAD four years ago and developed the TransCAD model for the
Mason Street Transportation Corridor Master Plan. LSA staff conducted numerous
meetings with the NFR MPO and we provided detailed issue and resolution support
documents that assisted the NFR MPO in your model development. We believe our
history for providing meeting structure, agendas and notes, issue identification, and
technical information speaks for itself in assuring the MPO of our thoroughness and
capabilities.
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TRANSCAD TRAINING
LSA staff provides training to agencies and MPO's on
the "Tips, Trips, and Traps of TransCAD Modeling"
This training tool is designed to help communities
understand the full concept of performing transporta-
tion modeling in TransCAD. The presentation is tai-
lored to the specific audience with the combined use of
Microsoft PowerPoint and TransCAD. Questions are
encouraged during the presentation to more effectively
meet the needs of the audience. Shorter presentations
(2-3 hours) can be given for a wide range of interest
and technical ability that give an overview of the capa-
bilities of TransCAD modeling. Longer sessions (1-2
days) can be arranged for a more technical audience,
with more detailed specifics of TransCAD modeling.
Training is highly recommended after completing a
new model in TransCAD to give the client a full intro-
duction to using their model.
Sessions include tips for converting models into
TransCAD, as well as discussions about the process
of modeling.
Previous presentations have been held in the following com-
munities:
• Pikes Peak Council of Governments, Colorado
• Denver Regional Council of Governments, Colorado
• North Front Range Transportation & Air Quality Planning
Council, Colorado
• Cheyenne Area Transportation Planning Process and
WYDOT, Wyoming
• City of Kansas City and Mid America Regional Council,
Kansas
• State of North Carolina
• OCTA
• Fort Collins, Colorado
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MUDEL1NG WORKSHOP
Many significant changes have occurred with respect to travel demand
modeling and traffic forecasting. New modeling techniques provide
greater detail and accuracy. Modern, Windows -based software is now fully
integrated with geographic information systems (GIS) for enhanced data
management and graphical capabilities. The complex relationship between
land use, transportation, and air quality/environment can now be studied
using these new tools and procedures.
LSA Associates of Fort Collins, Colorado, will present these topics and
others at a Travel Demand Modeling Workshop to be scheduled in the
Cheyenne Area in early February. TransCAD, TP+/Viper, and other model
software will be demonstrated. LSA recently completed Colorado's first
multi -modal travel model using the GIS-based TransCAD software. Their
staff is currently developing and applying models in southern California;
Lincoln, Nebraska; and Lawrence, Kansas.
The workshop will cover:
basic modeling procedures,
model enhancements such as transit capability, time -of -day processing,
feedback, and others,
model software,
specialized applications for city and county departments,
performance reporting for alternatives analysis, and
graphical presentation of model results to support the decision -making
and public processes.
The workshop is designed for planners and engineers in the fields of
transportation, land use, and air quality/environment. The information will L S A
be useful for city, county, regional, and state governments and agencies.
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CITY OF BOULDER UPDATE TO THE
TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Transportation Plan
Client:
LSA Associates, Inc. is currently in the process of
City of Boulder
updating the City of Boulder's Master Transportation
Plan. Part of this effort is preparing a City of Boulder
Location:
TransCAD subarea model based on the draft DRCOG
Boulder, Colorado
TransCAD model. This is the first model to be devel-
oped through the DRCOG TransCAD work effort and
LSA has identified and forwarded to DRCOG refine-
ments for inclusion of their updates. The Boulder
Model update includes TAZ disagregation, network
refinement, and incorporating locally specific trip gen-
eration rates. The work effort also includes model
consistency findings between the Boulder Model and
the DRCOG model. The work effort includes extesnive
GISDK scripting of modeling operations and perfor-
mance.
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various long range improvements in order to assess Location:
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Land Use and Transportation Plan
Located along the eastern base of the Rocky Moun-
tains, the City of Loveland, Colorado, like many other
Front Range communities, is a rapidly growing city.
In response to this growth, the City of Loveland devel-
oped a plan for future land use. LSA was retained to
develop a streamlined land use/transportation model
for the City.
Land use plans are recorded in the GIS program,
ArcView. Attached to ArcView are land use generation
rates that estimate and project socio-economic inputs
by traffic analysis zone, used in the MINUTP traffic
model. Subsequent to running the traffic model, the
model data output has been linked back into the GIS
transportation network for graphic presentation. Typi-
cally these presentation techniques include reporting
traffic volumes via bandwidths and levels of service
by color.
The streamlined process provides both a quick and effective
way to present similarities and differences between alter-
natives. The process can also be used for testing major
development proposals. Community support for the reporting
techniques has been very favorable. LSA also assisted the City
of Loveland in examining the opportunity to convert the exist-
ing MINUTP model to TransCAD to further streamline the
land use and transportation modeling process of data develop-
ment, analysis, and presentation.
Client:
City of Loveland
Location:
Loveland, Colorado
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LEA ASSOCIATES, INC.
FORT COLLINS/MASON STREET TRANSPORTATION
SURVEYS
Tranfort bus patrons filled out questionnaires as part of the Mason Street Transit Onboard Survey.
Transportation Surveys
In January 1999, the City of Fort Collins initiated the
Mason Street Transportation Corridor study. To sup-
port this project, members of the LSA team developed
a series of three transportation surveys in the fall of
1999. The surveys were designed to collect specific
travel behavior information for the Mason Street corri-
dor so that a multi -modal travel model could be devel-
oped for application in the study. The three surveys are
described as follows:
• A Vehicle Intercept Survey was conducted at 19 sites
in and around the Mason Street corridor. Origin -
destination trip purpose, and auto occupancy data
was collected from motorists by means of a postcard/
mailback method. Of the approximately 60,000 sur-
veys that were distributed, over 9,000 complete sur-
veys were returned for use in the survey sample set.
• Surveyors handed out questionnaires to Transfort
bus patrons during the Transit Onboard Survey. Vir-
tually every bus trip on all daytime Transfort routes
were surveyed in the effort. Results of the survey were used
to develop and calibrate a transit modeling capability in the
travel model prepared for the Mason Street Study.
The CSU Special Generator Study focused on trips made
to and from the main and veterinary teaching hospital cam-
puses in Fort Collins. Surveyors used a random interview
approach to collect sample data. Movements of persons and
vehicles were counted on cordon lines surrounding each
campus to augment the survey.
Advanced techniques for error -checking and data editing were
applied to ensure the highest quality results. Address infor-
mation was geocoded to latitude -longitude coordinates and
assigned to a traffic analysis zone for incorporation of origin -
destination information into the model.
Client:
City of Fort Collins
Location:
Fort Collins, Colorado
LSA
LONGMONT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Comprehensive Plan
As part of the preparation of the transportation element
of the Longmont Comprehensive Plan, LSA is con-
verting the City's MinuTP windowed area model
to a DRCOG TransCAD subarea model. For con-
sistency between modeling platforms and methodolo-
gies, the TransCAD model will replicate the current
Longmont MinuTP model and then included in the
greater DRCOG TransCAD model.
Client:
.. City of Longmont
Location:
Longmont Colorado
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LAKE ELSINORE TRAFFIC MODEL AND ROAD FEE
PROGRAM
The road fee program will allow the City to genereate new revenues for road improvments as future development occurs.
Traffic Model and Road Fee Program
LSA is preparing a traffic model and road fee program
for the City of Lake Elsinore, in Riverside County,
California. The traffic model is being developed con-
sistent with the regional Riverside - San Bernardino
Area Comprehensive Transportation Plan Model, but
with increased zone and network detail in the City
and surrounding area. In addition, the traffic model
utilizes land use instead of socioeconomic data as a
basis for trip generation. These enhancements allow
for the analysis of impacts from the City's General
Plan build -out scenario so that road improvement fees
can be allocated to future developments. The model
is being developed in the TransCAD environment to
take advantage of the software's GIS and Windows
capabilities.
Client:
City of Lake Elsinore
Location:
Lake Elsinore, California
City Hall —downtown Lake Elsinore
RAY A. MOE
MANAGING PRINCIPAL
EXPERTISE
Regional, Community, and Corridor Transportation Planning
Traffic Engineering
Alternative Mode Transportation Planning
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati, B.S., Community Planning, 1972
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Principal, LSA Associates, Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado, 2000-2001
Principal, Balloffet and Associates, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1995-2000
Transportation Manager, Merrick & Company, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1993-1995
Principal, LSA Associates, Inc., Irvine, California, 1983-1993
.. Senior Transportation Planner, The Irvine Company, Irvine, California, 1980-1983
Senior Transportation Planner, JHK and Associates, San Francisco, California, 1972-1980
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Institute of Transportation Engineers
Transportation Planning Council
City of Fort Collins Transportation Board
American Planning Association
PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Mr. Moe has 30 years of experience in regional, comprehensive and urban transportation planning, downtown
circulation and parking studies, land use/transportation site design, comprehensive plans, and corridor studies. He
has directed major regional transportation and corridor studies, and regional land usettransportation planning
efforts including the Mason Street Transportation Corridor Study, which received both the 2001 "International
Best Practices Planning Study Award" by the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the 2001 "Chapter Award
for the outstanding planning by the Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association. Mr. Moe is
currently Principal in Charge of the City of Boulder Transportation Master Plan Update. Mr. Moe is also a leader
in integration of geographic information systems (GIS) land use databases with transportation gravity models and
GIS graphic presentation of model results. He has assisted communities in the development and evaluation of
regional transportation plans, alternative transportation plans for comprehensive plans, major investment studies,
corridor studies, route location studies, and statewide planning. Mr. Moe has prepared traffic impact analysis
guidelines, and provided on call transportation development review for numerous municipalities. He promotes
visual presentation techniques, such as GIS and simulation modeling, for presentation of technical results to
decision makers.
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RAY MOE
PACE
City of Boulder Transportation Master Plan Update: Mr. Moe is currently Principal In Charge of the City of
Boulder's Transportation Master Plan Update. This update is focusing on four critical elements: Multimodal
Transportation Corridors, Regional Travel, Travel Demand Management and Funding. The Multimodal
Transportation Corridor work effort includes the development of facility, land use and design correlations with
actual travel performance in order to assess corridor travel and provide comprehensive recommendations in
addition to traditional transportation solutions. As part of this work, a Boulder Subarea Transportation Model is
being developed that is consistent with the DRCOG TransCAD Model.
City of Longmont Comprehensive Plan: Mr. Moe is Principal in Charge of the Longmont Transportation
Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. This effort includes the conversion of the City's windowed subarea
model into a subarea TransCAD model based on the DRCOG TransCAD model.
Mason Street Transportation Corridor: Mr. Moe was Project Manager for the five mile multi -modal Mason
Street Transportation Corridor located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The study evaluates alternative 2020 transit
opportunities, including Bus Rapid Transit and Light Rail along the BNSF Railroad, which parallels Fort Collins'
major five mile north -south commercial corridor. This study also analyzes and makes recommendations for the
development and improvement plans for a bicycle and pedestrian system spanning the entire corridor length. Key
to this work effort is comprehensive origin/destination studies, TransCAD modeling, and an extensive public
participation process. The analysis is also examining major urban design and land use implications associated
with Transit Impact Zones to test the benefits of various alternatives modes.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Transportation Plan: Mr. Moe prepared the Chapel Hill Transportation Plan
Element as part of the Comprehensive Plan. This plan addresses key goals, objectives, and implementation
strategies. Mr. Moe was also retained by the Town of Chapel Hill to conduct an independent assessment of their
transportation practices, including evaluation of how they conduct traffic studies, signal system standards, traffic
claiming, and intersection control.
Lake Elsinore Road Fee Program and TransCAD Model Development: Mr. Moe is the Principal in Charge
of the model development for the City of Lake Elsinore road fee program. LSA has been retained by the City to
develop the fee program based on a nexus of increased future development traffic and associated impacts with
master transportation plan buildout. To this extent, LSA has developed a TransCAD model as a windowed
application of the regional Southern California Associated Governments regional model. As part of this effort,
LSA has developed a TransCAD add on feature to forecast long range intersection peak hour turn volumes and
has provided that for direct output to a Synchro database to test alternatives and provide for recommendations.
Kansas City, Missouri, Transportation Plan: Mr. Moe prepared the Transportation Element of the City of
Kansas City's Comprehensive Plan. The Citywide Physical Framework Plan addressed new development
standards to address multi -modal travel, and developed the concept of centers and interconnecting light rail
transit. The plan included a focused transportation plan for the Urban Core, and a concept defined as Transit
Impact Zones, which defined transit and pedestrian supporting development tools. This Kansas City Focus
Comprehensive Plan received the 1998 APA Plan of the year award.
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August 22, 2002
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4. Documentation: One of our main objectives is to train NFR MPO staff to become
experts at running the MPO model and perform alternative forecasting, testing of various
development scenarios and analyses. This effort in part is contingent on model
documentation. Our documentation is unsurpassed, easy to read, understandable, user
friendly, and thorough.
5. We Speak Your Language: All too often modelers believe that the model is a thing unto
itself. The technical aspects of the model often become the center of attention instead of
the model being recognized as just another tool to assist NFR MPO staff and members to
make decisions. LSA understands the NFR MPO issues and what a model is, how it
should be interpreted, and what applications should be considered to address these MPO
issues.
6. Innovation: LSA has and continues to invest in an open architecture that allows for the
application of model input and output techniques through integration with other software
applications including GIS/ArcView, Synchro, Sim Traffic, VISSIM, Snag -it, and a
wide -range of graphic programs. Internally, we have been discussing amongst ourselves
opportunities for linking Community Viz assessments to TransCAD via Visual Basic.
This would create a powerful interface that would provide MPO staff the ability to test
- multiple alternatives consistently and seamless. Local government users would benefit as
well from the user-friendly interfaces.
7. Presentations: LSA presentations of technical modeling information are outstanding in
their ability to talk in terms various audiences, including the general public, technical
staff, and decision -makers, can easily understand.
8. Training and Workshops: LSA provides hands-on training and workshops for beginner,
intermediate, and experienced users. As communities such as Greeley and Loveland
might desire to use the NFR MPO model for their efforts, we could assist the MPO by
providing the training and guidance to install and operate the model and maintain
consistency with the parent NFR MPO model.
9. Available: The proposed LSA staff for the project is generally always available to
receive your phone calls and quickly get together to discuss issues. If you want to stop by
or have us come to your office, we are generally able to meet you if not immediately,
• then within an hour or two.
10. We Know TransCAD: From model development to comparison/consistency findings
and GISDK scripting, LSA staff provides all of the necessary skills, knowledge, contacts,
and qualifications to provide service to the MPO.
11. We Want to Earn Your Business: LSA has a very strong desire for this project. It is
exactly what we do best and working with our own MPO is attractive to us. To that end,
we would commit the resources and efforts to do a very goodjob that both of us would be
proud of.
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Lincoln -Lancaster County Long Range Regional Transportation Plan: Mr. Moe is Principal in charge of the
Long Range Transportation Plan for the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County. The plan is examining a wide
range of land use and Transportation plan improvements including automobile, transit, bicycle and pedestrian
mobility.
Lawrence -Douglas County Long Range Transportation Plan: As Principal in charge, Mr. Moe is developing
the vehicular, transit, bicycle and pedestrian plan for the City of Lawrence and surrounding Douglas County. The
plan is examining the affect of various transportation investments in addressing future growth and will develop an
overall implementation for the area.
Colorado Springs Land Use and Transportation Plan: Mr. Moe was in charge of preparing the
Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan for the City of Colorado Springs. The plan objective was to
examine a wide range of growth scenarios and assist the City in the selection of a preferred land
use/transportation plan. The land use alternatives were developed in Arc/Info and input into the regional
TRANPLAN traffic model. The traffic model output assignment was linked to Arc Info GIS mapping. The
analysis model has also been used to include post -model processing to adjust model over reporting or under
reporting.
City of Loveland Transportation Plan: Mr. Moe prepared a streamlined land usettransportation analysis model
for the City of Loveland, utilizing Arc/Info GIS land use alternatives with socioeconomic generation rates with the
MINUTP traffic model. Subsequent to running the traffic model, the model data output was linked back into the
GIS transportation network for graphic presentation of traffic volumes via bandwidths and levels of service by
color. The streamlined process provided a quick and effective way to present similarities and differences between
alternatives.
Oceanside Walkable Communities Plan: Mr. Moe is Principal in charge of the development of a downtown
Oceanside Walkable Communities Plan. The plan is intended to connect the Pacific Ocean Beach with the
growing downtown area with pedestrian improvements that will enhance the pedestrian character of the downtown
area and increase vitality.
Kansas City Pedestrian Plan: Mr. Moe is the Principal in charge for the Kansas City Pedestrian Plan. This
plan is developing pedestrian impact zones based on trip activities between activity areas and residential location.
The plan is also developing pedestrian neighborhood assessment using pedestrian level of service standards
developed by LSA.
Mulberry/Lemay Modern Roundabout: Mr. Moe was the Project Manager for the investigation and plan
development for interim and long-term improvements at the intersection of Lemay and Mulberry in the City of
Fort Collins. This roundabout would become the highest volume Modem Roundabout in the world, outside the
United Kingdom.
Fort Collins Civic Center Downtown Transportation and Parking Plan: Mr. Moe prepared the Fort Collins
Civic Center Transportation and Parking Study to accommodate major expansions of the Latimer County and
City of Fort Collins government uses with other mixed use expansions proposed immediately west of the City of
Fort Collins commercial downtown area. This study examined the maintenance of roadway capacity to
accommodate future development while expanding diagonal street parking to reduce the need for additional lot
and structure parking.
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Longmont Downtown Circulation and Parking Plan: Mr. Moe prepared the City of Longmont's Downtown
Circulation and Parking Plan, which included the development of pedestrian mid -block crossings and bulb -outs
on Main Street (U.S. 287) to slow through traffic and provide improved pedestrian connections. This plan was
presented to and approved by the Colorado Department of Transportation. The plan also examined the existing
parking and supply, parking trends, and projections for build out parking impacts. A parking model was
developed to examine changes in modifying parking pricing strategies, parking permit sales options, expansion of
parking supply through diagonal parking and structured parking, and analysis to determine feasibility of shuttle
parking.
City of Fort Collins Pedestrian Plan: Mr. Moe prepared the City of Fort Collins Pedestrian Plan. Unique to this
plan was the development of Pedestrian Levels of Service standards for Directness, Continuity, Street Crossings,
Aesthetics and Visual Interest and Security. This Pedestrian Level of Service procedure has been presented to the
Institution of Transportation Engineers and has been implemented as standard transportation analysis
methodology in a number of communities throughout the United States.
Shoal Creek Valley Community Plan: Mr. Moe was Project Manager for the development of the Shoal Creek
` Valley Community Plan Transportation Plan. This major development will generate approximately 142,000 daily
trips, and required a responsive transportation circulation planning effort to be responsive to long-term market
changes. Concepts developed to address these issues included a subarea traffic model, the development of a
Circulation Phasing Task Force, trip budgets, and threshold criteria for warranting new transportation
improvements.
Kansas City Northland Transportation Plan: Kansas City's Northland is a dynamic area of great size,
complexity, and diversity. Whereas the Kansas City Citywide Physical Framework Plan identified guidelines and
recommendations for a centers oriented multi -modal development, the Northland Plan refined the Multi -modal
Transportation Plan for the Northland. Mr. Moe prepared a plan implementation element for the plan that
promoted development within priority development areas and addressed improvement phasing. The plan included
the prioritization of over $500 million of transportation improvements.
EVERETT L. BACON
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER
EXPERTISE
Transportation Planning
Travel Demand Modeling
Air Quality Planning
EDUCATION
University of Texas at Arlington, M.E., Civil Engineering, 1993
Texas A&M University, B.S., Civil Engineering, 1989
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Transportation Planner, LSA Associates, Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado, 2000-2001
Senior Transportation Planner, Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., Denver, Colorado, 1998-2000
Senior Transportation Plannedlntergovemmental Relations Coordinator, Denver Regional Council of
Governments, Denver, Colorado, 1998
Principal Transportation Planner, North Central Texas Council of Governments, Dallas -Fort Worth, Texas,
1990-1997
Transportation Planning Intern, Texas Transportation Institute, College Station, Texas, 1987-1989
PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Mr. Bacon is a transportation planner with over twelve years of experience in regional transportation planning,
travel demand modeling, and air quality planning. His transportation planning experience includes major
investment studies and analysis of roadway and transit alternatives. In addition, he has designed and administered
travel behavior surveys to support the development of travel models. He has applied advanced techniques for
preparing socioeconomic forecasts using land use and other information. He has gained several years of
experience managing regional transportation programs and projects, including transportation plans and
improvement programs in large metropolitan areas.
Augmenting his transportation planning applications experience, Mr. Bacon has developed several travel demand
- models and their components using software such as TransCAD, Minutp, TRANPLAN, and UTPS. This
experience includes work in Dallas -Ft. Worth, Denver, Southern California and other areas. In a recent effort, he
managed a team to convert and enhance the multi -modal model that will be used as the regional travel model for
Colorado's North Front Range. He has developed and implemented speed feedback loops, time -of -day traffic
assignments, and performance/air quality reporting modules.
Mr. Bacon's air quality planning experience includes air quality program management for a large metropolitan
planning organization. Through this effort, he was responsible for the modeling of on -road and off -road mobile
source emission inventories; initiation, funding, and implementation of an ozone alert program; and air quality
conformity determinations for regional transportation plans and transportation improvement programs. In
addition, he was responsible for the selection, programming, and implementation of transportation control
measures to meet Air Quality State Implementation Plan requirements.
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PROJECT EXPERIENCE - TRAVEL DEMAND MODELING
City of Boulder Transportation Master Plan and Model Development: Mr. Bacon is currently the Project
Manager for the Regional Travel Element of the plan including the development of a subarea TransCAD model
for the City of Boulder. The TransCAD model is based on the existing City of Boulder Minutp model and the
regional TransCAD created for the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG). Adoption of this model
consisted of adding detail to the street network and TAZ layer in the vicinity of Boulder, and implementing
updates to the socioeconomic data used in the simulation. A customized mode split algorithm is being developed
to account for TDM and transit improvements, and replaced the mode choice process used in the regional model.
To ensure consistency between regional and local model results, an automated performance report was created to
summarize important input and output data, as well as to compare model results to observed ground counts. This
report was developed to summarize both the regional Minutp model and the Boulder TransCAD model.
Consistency, ease of use, and economy of scale are all important factors in this work effort.
Lake Elsinore Traffic Model and Road Fee Program: LSA prepared a traffic model and road fee program for
the City of Lake Elsinore in Riverside County, California. As project manager responsible for model
development, Mr. Bacon designed a local, land use -based traffic model for implementation in TransCAD 4.0.
The model is consistent with results from the regional model maintained by the Southern California Association
of Governments. It provides for the analysis of impacts from the City's General Plan buildout scenario so that
road improvement fees can be allocated to future developments.
Mason Street Multi -modal Travel Model Development: Mr. Bacon managed a team responsible for the
conversion of the regional model from the Minutp to the TransCAD modeling platform and the subsequent
development of the Mason Street Multi -modal Travel Demand Model, which included significant model
enhancements and calibrations for the testing of transit alternatives in the Mason Street corridor. Time -of -day
traffic assignments, speed feedback, mode choice, and implementation of detailed trip purposes were among the
enhancements that were incorporated in the model.
Denver Regional Transportation District Model Applications Improvement Program: Mr. Bacon
developed a non -work high occupancy vehicle (HOV) model and new HOV coding techniques in order to
streamline the coding process and enhance model estimation procedures. This work was conducted for the
Regional Transportation District (RTD) through their application of the Denver Regional Travel Model.
Colorado Springs On -Call Modeling Support: Mr. Bacon provided technical support in the application of the
TRANPLAN-based regional travel model for the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments.
Dallas -Fort Worth Regional Travel Model: Through his duties as program manager at NCTCOG, Mr. Bacon
was responsible for several areas of development for the regional travel model. For example, he incorporated a
speed -feedback loop to ensure consistency of speeds throughout the modeling chain. In addition, he calibrated
friction factor curves in the trip distribution model, developed a time -of -day traffic assignment routine, and
estimated a module for determining final loaded speeds by time period. He designed enhancements to the
performance summary module to include emission estimates by vehicle type and time of day as well. Through his
efforts, the capability to analyze transportation control measures, such as reduction of nonrecurring congestion,
has been included in the model.
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City of Lincoln - Lancaster County, Nebraska Long Range Transportation Plan: LSA is currently assisting
the Lincoln -Lancaster County Planning Department with the development of the region's Long Range
Transportation Plan for this area of approximately 240,000 residents. This effort is being conducted in
conjunction with the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan in which the inter -relationship between land use and
transportation impacts is considered through an iterative conceptual analysis. As project manager for the
transportation plan, Mr. Bacon is responsible for incorporating federal requirements into the planning process,
preparing multi -modal analysis of conceptual land use plans and alternative scenarios, and overall development of
the Plan document. Key issues in the study include alternative travel modes, neighborhood preservation, smart
growth, environmental justice, and mobility for student populations.
City of Lawrence - Douglas County, Kansas Long Range Transportation Plan: Mr. Bacon is currently
serving as project manager for the development of the transportation plan for this area of about 100,000
residents, which includes large university student populations. His responsibilities include coordination of the
public involvement process, multi -modal analysis, preparation of a year 2025 travel model using QRSII software,
forecasts of future socioeconomic activity, and development of the overall Plan document. The result of this
effort will be a graphics -based, issues -oriented, user-friendly plan document. Access management, corridor
preservation, and alternative transportation modes are among the key issues in the project.
Fort Collins' Transportation Surveys: As part of the Mason Street Transportation Corridor study, Mr. Bacon
designed and implemented three transportation surveys in support of model development efforts. The Mason
' Street/College Avenue Vehicle Intercept Survey, the CSU Special Generator Study, and the TransFort On -Board
Transit Survey were conducted in the fall of 1999 to provide detailed travel behavior information to support the
study. In addition, he designed and managed a speed survey to augment the model's input data.
I-225 Major Investment Study: Mr. Bacon conducted model development efforts and performance evaluations
based on the application of the Minutp-based Denver Regional Travel Model for the alternatives analysis
component of the I-225 Major Investment Study in Aurora and Denver, Colorado.
SH82 Corridor Investment Study: Mr. Bacon developed socioeconomic baseline and forecast scenarios to
coincide with the development and application of a travel demand model for the SH82 corridor between
Glenwood Springs and Aspen, Colorado.
Denver Regional Transportation Improvement Program: While with Denver Regional Council of
Governments (DRCOG), Mr. Bacon provided program management and oversight for the 1999-2000 Denver
Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This included the evaluation and programming of
projects from local governments, departments of transportation, and transportation authorities through the
process set up by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act and the Transportation Equity Act for the
2 1 ' Century.
Denver Regional Transportation Plan: Also at DRCOG, Mr. Bacon conducted cost estimate and revenue
projection activities associated with the development of the Denver metropolitan area's Year 2020 Regional
Transportation Plan. In addition, he evaluated performance criteria associated with project selection for this
effort.
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Dallas -Fort Worth Metropolitan Area Transportation Improvement Program: Working for the North
Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), Mr. Bacon provided program management and oversight for
the Dallas -Fort Worth Metropolitan Area Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). As TIP program
manager, he was responsible for the development of project selection criteria, evaluation and programming of
submitted projects, financial analysis, public involvement activities, and project monitoring and implementation.
Dallas -Fort Worth Regional Transportation Plan: Mr. Bacon conducted model calibration, air quality
analysis, and project evaluations for the Dallas -Ft. Worth regional transportation plan, Mobility 2020. Several
departmental teams participated in the effort. Mr. Bacon's group focused on the speed feedback refinement
process and the calibration of trip distribution model parameters.
Trinity Parkway/Santa Fe Bypass MIS: Mr. Bacon was project manager for NCTCOG on this important
major investment study near downtown Dallas, Texas. High occupancy vehicle lanes, reversible facilities, and toll
roads were among the alternatives studied. Mr. Bacon was responsible for development of daily and peak hour
subarea travel models for the major investment study.
East/West Connector Feasibility Study: Mr. Bacon led the travel modeling and alternatives analysis efforts for
a transportation corridor across the southern end of the Dallas -Ft. Worth International Airport. Several land use
development scenarios were tested, including relocation of land -side airport facilities and rental car operations.
Freeway and parkway alternatives were examined along with the integration of future rail operations serving the
airport.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE - AIR QUALITY PLANNING
Mason Street New Starts Application: As part of the Mason Street Corridor study, LSA was retained by the
City of Fort Collins to prepare an application for federal funding through the Federal Transit Administration's
New Starts program. Mr. Bacon led the efforts to quantify mobility, air quality, and energy consumption benefits
due to implementation of the five -mile bus rapid transit corridor through the heart of the City. Ozone precursors,
greenhouse gases, and other criteria pollutant emissions were estimated for the report.
Dallas -Fort Worth Air Quality Conformity Analysis: Mr. Bacon's air quality program management
• responsibilities at NCTCOG included the air quality conformity analysis for the Dallas -Fort Worth region's
transportation plan and improvement program; coordination and development of transportation control measures
to meet State Implementation Plan requirements; development of mobile source emission inventories; the
alternative fuels program; and the ozone alert program. He also coordinated efforts with the State air pollution
control commission to develop and apply the Urban Airshed Model for regulatory and planning purposes. Much
of this work required the application of EPA's Mobile Emission Factor Model.
MIN ZHOU, P.E.
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER/
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER
EXPERTISE
Travel Demand Modeling
Traffic Operation and Simulation
Transportation Design and Engineering
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Professional Engineer, Michigan, 1997 (Registration No. 6201043159)
Professional Engineer, Massachusetts, 1998
EDUCATION
M.S., Civil Engineering, Michigan State University, 1993.
M.S., Urban Design and Planning, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 1989.
B.S., Urban Design and Planning, Tongji University, Shanghai, China, 1986.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Project Manager/Transportation Engineer, LSA Associates, Inc., 2002
Senior Transportation Engineer, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. Watertown, Massachusetts, 2002.
Senior Software Engineer, Boston, Massachusetts, 2000 — 2002.
Transportation Planner/Engineer, Louis Berger & Associates, Needham, Massachusetts, 1998 — 2000.
Transportation Engineer, Vollmer Associates, Boston, Massachusetts, 1997 — 1998.
Civil Engineer, Michigan Department of Transportation, Lansing, Michigan, 1993 — 1997.
Research Assistant, Civil Engineering Department, E. Lansing, Michigan, 1992 — 1994.
Instructor, School of Architecture, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 1989 — 1992.
PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ms. Zhou is a transportation engineer/planner with ten years of experience in transportation planning and traffic
engineering for both public agencies and private consultant companies. Her experiences include travel demand
modeling, traffic operation and simulation, highway design and engineering, and air quality services. Her
expertise also includes GIS, database management, and software programming.
As a technical assistant to MassHighway at Louis Berger & Associates, Ms. Zhou developed travel demand
modeling guidelines and conducted TransCAD modeling processes for all 13 planning regions of Massachusetts.
The tasks include the following:
• Developed methodologies for trip generation by applying NCHRP cross -classification method.
- - Built TAZ structures and databases in TransCAD.
• Converted highway network from MassGIS system into TransCAD link geography.
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• Developed external to external trip estimation methodologies.
• Wrote programs in GISDK for performing data manipulation, geographic modification, and
customizing editing tools.
• Provided guidelines for model calibration and validation procedures.
Ms. Zhou was responsible for refining and calibrating regional models for three individual regions of
Massachusetts — Cape Cod Commission, Berkshire County, and MVPC — to assist various transportation
projects. More specifically, she conducted selected link analysis and evaluated various land -use development
scenarios and highway network alternatives that address mobility and transportation needs in the regions.
Ms. Zhou participated in the Texas Statewide Analysis Models project, which included building the regional
traffic analysis zone structure, developing circulation networks in TransCAD for highway, railway, marine, and
airport facilities, assembling databases, and conducting four -step planning and traffic forecasting.
While working for Vollmer Associates, Ms. Zhou performed traffic operations studies for Logan Airport
construction traffic. Due to the complexities of Logan Airport traffic, Ms. Zhou took an innovative approach:
She developed several dynamic computer models using spreadsheet applications to capture future development
scenarios and conducted shock wave analyses, weave analyses, and doublettriple curbside parking modeling. She
also introduced CORSIM micro simulation models to the Massport Authority for use in systematized modeling.
At the Michigan Department of Transportation, Ms. Zhou was responsible for the US-12 Reconstruction Design
project in the City of Wayne, Michigan. As the design engineer, she developed and checked road plans in all
phases of the design process. She determined the initial geometric layout of horizontal and vertical alignments
and developed roadway cross -sections by using Igrds and Microstation. She conducted analysis for drainage and
underground utilities using the BAM program for pay item cost calculations, and conducted field reviews and
pickup surveys to determine problems and impacts.
Ms. Zhou participated in the Rhode Island Air Quality Conformity Analysis and the Portland to Brunswick
Passenger Rail Environmental Assessment. She conducted regional mesoscale and hot spot microscale air quality
analyses for the projects. She wrote tools in VB program in order to convert Mobiles output to the Excel
spreadsheet format.
Ms. Zhou participated in several FHWA granted accident research projects as a research assistant in the
Department of Civil Engineering, Michigan State University. She performed Michigan statewide traffic accident
and statewide driver's license data analyses in SPSS and Mainframe systems.
PUBLICATIONS
Zhou, Min and Lyles, Richard W. "Some Insight into the Mobility Patterns of The Next Generation of Older
People," paper presented at the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., 1997, and
accepted for publication in The Transportation Research Record series.
Zhou, Min and Sisiopiku, Virginia. "On the Relationship between Accident Rates and the Volume/Capacity
Ratio," paper presented at the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., 1997, and
accepted for publication in The Transportation Research Record series.
SEAN P. McATEE
TRANSPORTATION PLANNER/ENGINEER
EXPERTISE
Transportation Planning
Transportation Demand Modeling
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Engineer in Training (EIT), 2002
EDUCATION
Colorado State University, B.S., Civil Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, 2002
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Transportation Planner/Engineer, LSA Associates, Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado, 2001—present
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Society of Civil Engineers
Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society
PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Boulder Transportation Master Plan Update: A preliminary TransCAD model, based on a Minutp model, has
been created for the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) by the TransCAD developer, Caliper
Corporation. It covers the entire Denver Metropolitan Area. Mr. McAtee has reviewed and adapted this
preliminary model into a working tool for use in the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Update for the City of
Boulder. Adoption of this model consisted of adding detail to the street network and TAZ layer in the vicinity of
Boulder, and implementing updates to the socioeconomic data used in the simulation. A customized mode split
algorithm was developed to account for TDM and transit improvements, and replaced the mode choice process
used in the regional model. Review of the preliminary TransCAD script included the identification and repair of
several algorithms and the scripting of additional modules. To ensure consistency between regional and local
model results, an automated performance report was created to summarize important input and output data, as
well as to compare model results to observed ground counts. This report was developed to summarize both the
regional Minutp model and the Boulder TransCAD model. Consistency, ease of use, and economy of scale are all
important factors in this work effort.
City of Lawrence —Douglas County, Kansas, Long -Range Transportation Plan: LSA has recently assisted
the City of Lawrence with the development of the Lawrence/Douglas County 2025 Long -Range Transportation
Plan. In order to efficiently analyze and graphically display output from the Lawrence QRSII model maintained by
KDOT, Mr. McAfee has developed a post -processing procedure using TransCAD and Microsoft Excel. This
procedure consists of developing interfaces using GISDK in TransCAD and Microsoft Visual Basic in Excel.
This automated post -processing procedure includes link -specific level -of -service analysis, air quality analysis, and
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system -wide analysis, and is efficient enough to be used to easily evaluate, summarize, and compare multiple
model runs demonstrating the effects of various alternative projects.
Longmont Area Comprehensive Plan: LSA is working with the city's Minutp model to examine issues and
develop the transportation component of Longmont's Comprehensive Plan. Mr. McAtee is developing an
algorithm to read in model results, and conversion of the model to TransCAD is being investigated as part of this
effort. This work effort will address issues concerning growth outside of the modeled area, intersection level of
service, and coordination of results with other local jurisdictions.
Mason Street FTA New Start Application: As part of an LSA work effort for the City of Fort Collins,
Colorado, Mr. McAtee performed an air quality analysis for the Mason Street Federal Transit Administration
New Start Application that evaluated the impacts of various methods of implementation based on TransCAD,
MOBILE, and PART model output. In addition, he assisted with the interpretation of model transit ridership and
performance results.
City of Lincoln —Lancaster County, Nebraska, Long -Range Transportation Plan: LSA has recently assisted
the Lincoln —Lancaster County Planning Department with the development of the region's Long -Range
Transportation Plan for this area of approximately 240,000 residents. This effort is being conducted in
conjunction with the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan in which the inter -relationship between land use and
transportation impacts is considered through an iterative conceptual analysis. Mr. McAtee has been responsible
for maintaining, running, and post -processing the TP+ traffic model at LSA. This has included modification of
current -year networks to create future -year alternative networks, evaluation of model results to determine their
validity, air quality analysis, level -of -service analysis and system -wide alternatives analysis. Additionally, Mr.
McAtee converted TP+ model output to a format compatible with TransCAD for use at LSA and ArcView GIS
for use by the City of Lincoln.
Fort Collins Model Improvement Program: Plots of model inputs and results were prepared by Mr. McAtee to
aid a City of Fort Collins, Colorado, model review process.
Lake Elsinore Road Fee Program: Mr. McAtee has adjusted and reviewed the TransCAD travel demand
model that was developed by LSA for the City of Lake Elsinore, California. Mr. McAtee also assisted in the
creation of a turn movement module to interface between TransCAD and Synchro using NCHRP 255 procedures.
LSA ASSOCIATES. INC.
Ms. Suzette Thieman
August 22, 2002
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The CD attached to the back cover of this proposal contains some of our prior presentations and
highlights our model development, application, and enhancement capabilities, especially within
the TransCAD environment.
Thank you for the opportunity to present this proposal. We would welcome the opportunity to
work with you on this exciting and challenging project. We look forward to discussing our
proposal and your requests in detail. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
US.
Sincerely,
L/rSAAA Associates, Inc.
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Ray A. oe
' Principal
Everett
Senior Manager
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Tips, Trips, and Traps of
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LSA Associates, Inc.
September 2001
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Why Model?
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Why do we model the
transportation network?
The History of Travel
Forecasting
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50zs Few zones
Major highway planning only
Computers available to large agencies
60FS Computer chip technology advances
a.0 Federal government sponsorship
70's Travel behavior surveys widespread
Basic transit capability
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More zones
90'S Detailed transit and HOV models
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. To consider the effects of land use,
transportation, and air quality
. To determine infrastructure needs, costs, and
timing as growth occurs
. To analyze land use and transportation
alternatives
. To provide a consistent platform for travel
forecasting
. Required by the federal government for
metropolitan areas
LSA
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Why are agencies converting
their travel models to
TransCAD?
Why Convert?
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• Graphics'
• Memory
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• Network size
• Number of TAZs
Geographic Information
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manipulate
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capabilities
• No internal size limitations
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• Ability to easily analyze intermediate results
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Data and Databases
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. Foundation for traffic counts,
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based data and is easily modified
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. Malls
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• Friction factors - calibrated
curves versus lookup table
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. Robust cross classification production model
. Unlimited trip purposes
. Production allocation and attraction allocation
models
. TIP: Include all modeling steps in TransCAD
using GISDK, without compromising model
structure. This ensures a full running model
from start to finish.
AMode Analysis
. Customized nested logic and
multinomial logic models
. TIP: Don't be limited to standard
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exactly what you want with GISDK
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. Speed feedback
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variables in a model run
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LSA Associates, Inc.
LSA Associates, Inc. is a diversified environmental, transpor-
tation, and community planning consulting firm. LSA staff
offers expertise in transportation planning and modeling,
environmental planning and science, community and land
use planning, landscape architecture, and GIs. LSA is
recognized as an innovator in the fields of comprehensive
multimodal transportation planning and corridor planning
with emphasis on transportation model development and
applications. We have developed a reputation among clients
and peers as being thorough, innovative, and objective.
Since it's founding in 1975, LSA has grown from a few
LSA divisions Include:
• Transportation Services
• Environmental Analysis
• Air Quality and Noise
• GIs
• Archaeology and Paleontol-
ogy
• Natural Resources Manage
ment
• Community Planning
• Landscape Architecture
specialists to a full -service environmental and planning
consulting firm. LSA currently employs more than 250 employees in six offices in Colorado and
California.
The firm is accustomed to both prime and subconsultant project roles. LSA has successfully
managed numerous large comprehensive transportation projects with model development and
application tasks as well as focused model development and applications projects. LSA's public
sector clients include municipalities, state and federal agencies, and universities.
The leadership of LSA is provided by its principals, who maintain significant involvement in all
projects that LSA undertakes. This involvement ensures high quality standards, enhances
communication between clients and LSA, and provides consistency and coordination between
LSA offices.
A final measure of LSA's ability to deliver projects will be confirmed by our references. We
encourage you to ask our past and present clients about their satisfaction with our work and
about LSA's track record for delivering products on time and within budget.
Fort Collins, Colorado, Office
LSA opened its newest office in Fort Collins,
Colorado, in May 2000. Whereas our Fort
Collins provides transportation services
throughout the United States, our focus has
been on the City of Fort Collins, the North
Front Range and Colorado. Our expertise
includes Transportation Planning, Transporta-
tion Model Development and Applications,
Multimodal Corridor Planning, Transportation
Engineering, Land Use Planning, Air Quality
and Noise, and GIs.
Transportation Services
Mobility is one of the major forces that have structured our present environment and that will
shape future directions. Achieving the convenient movement of people is essential for maintain-
ing a desirable quality of life and for accommodating future growth. With this goal as a guiding
principle, LSA offers comprehensive transportation planning and preliminary engineering
services.
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Distribution
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LSA has provided transportation services to government
agencies and private industry throughout the United States.
We have applied our expertise to planning of major regional
and interstate highways, projecting future community -wide
traffic improvements, and identifying solutions to neighbor-
hood traffic impacts. The staff at LSA is committed to
finding positive solutions to mobility issues that are sensitive
to the community and local environment.
LSA applies the proper level of transportation technology to
match the needs of the proposed project. We use traffic
modeling to forecast future traffic growth or use the latest
computerized quantitative applications for transportation
planning, design, and preliminary engineering. We use
customized applications in cases where standard traffic
modeling is not appropriate.
• LSA staff pays special attention to the interpretation and
presentation of highly technical analyses in a manner that is
easily understandable and meaningful for decision makers
and the public. We have a reputation for taking the complex
and confusing and presenting it without the jargon that
often prohibits mutual understanding of the problems and
possible solutions.
Travel Model Development using TransCAD
Services include:
• Transportation model
development and applica-
tions
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studies
• Multimodai transportation
studies
• Land Use, Transportation
and Air Quality (LUTRAQ)
Studies
• Micro Simulation
• Parking supply/demand
studies
• Traffic impact studies
• Regional{wmmunity trans-
portation plans
• Roadway and intersection
design, including modern
roundabouts'
• Signal timing and progres-
sion analysis'
• Bicycle and pedestrian plans
• Roadway funding and cost`
sharing
The LSA Fort Collins staff have been developing and updating travel demand models using
Caliper's TransCAD software since the doors opened in May 2000. In fact, our experience with
TransCAD goes all the way back to its original procurement for use in the state of Colorado, an
effort spearheaded by Ray Moe. Recent major projects include:
• Mason Street Travel Model — From January to October 2000, Everett Bacon managed the
model development and application efforts for the first TransCAD model in the state. This
model covered the North Front Range and utilized the NFRT&AQPC's Mobility Report Card
household data and information from a variety of other sources. Numerous enhancements
were incorporated, including speed feedback, mode choice, cross -classified trip production
model, additional trip purposes, and others. It eventually served as the basis for the official
regional model.
• Lake Elsinore Traffic Model — This land use based traffic model was developed and applied
by LSA as part of a Road Fee development program. As a subarea model of the Southern
California Association of Governments macro -scale travel model, it required regional consis-
tency yet local specificity LSA conducted this TransCAD model development project from
August 2000 to August 2001.
• Boulder Valley Travel Model — Since January 2002, LSA has been developing and applying a
travel demand model for the City of Boulder. This is the first application of the Denver Re-
gional Council of Governments (DRCOG) TransCAD model. Sean McAfee of LSA updated the
model from 1996 to a 2001 base year and thoroughly tested the model for accuracy and
consistency. Boulder -specific socioeconomic data, trip rates, and travel patterns were incorpo-
rated. Through this process, we have uncovered several concerns and inconsistencies that
have been addressed in a coordinated effort with DRCOG and Boulder.
In addition to these recent TransCAD efforts, LSA staff have several years of experience with
model development activities in the local area and in nationwide settings. Many of these efforts
include collection, processing, and applying travel behavior data through surveys and other
means. A sample of these experiences include:
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• Performace Reporting
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Model Enhancements
• Improve the model to get better results
• Change parameters to better utilize
technology odvarcmients (iterations,
convergerlce, etc.)
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procedtres
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Postcards Distributed: 61,100
Postcards Returned: 19,600 (32%)
Completed Surveys: 9,300 (15%)
Data: O/D Patterns, Trip Purposes, Auto Occupancies
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Survey Data
1999 CSU Special Generator Study
Daily person T' to/from Main Campus
Bike 11,600
Walk 18,000
Vehicles 55,000
Bus 4,000
Other 1,400
Total 90,000
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1998 Mobility Report Card Household Survey
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Finish Survey Form
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• data development and calibration efforts associated with the development of the Lawrence,
Kansas Travel Demand Model
• review and testing of the Lincoln, Nebraska Regional Travel Model
• socioeconomic data preparation and validation for the Laramie, Wyoming traffic model
• collecting, analyzing, and preparing data through the 1999 travel surveys (e.g., CSU special
generator study, Mason/College O-D survey, Transfort On -Board transit survey) in Fort Collins
• several development and calibration projects associated with the DRCOG/RTD joint travel
model for the Denver region
• several years of experience developing, calibrating, and applying the Dallas -Fort Worth Re-
gional Travel Model
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Trips, and Traps of TransCAD" for audiences throughout Colorado and in other areas nationally.
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and within the Boulder Valley
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- External Station/Cordon Survey (1998)
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- Transportation Survey of Residents (1999)
A - Employee Use Survey (1999)
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model
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supported with good data
• Don't include enough detail in the model
• Have modals with unreliable forecasts
•Rely too much on the model's numbers
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• Dependent on Socioeconomic Data input
• We don't model everything
• We don't know what it will really be like In 25
years
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characteristics
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in front of my house In 25 years
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We have assembled a team of talented professionals to work closely with the North Front Range
Transportation and Air Quality Planning Council (NFR MPO) staff to update and calibrate the
2000 base year regional travel model. Everett Bacon and Sean McAtee will be the primary LSA
staff working closely with the MPO's Planning Manager, Suzette Thieman, and their modeling
specialist, Andy Gomez.
Assisting on an as -needed basis, Ray Moe will be available for consultation on regional planning
and model coordination issues. Min Zhou of LSA's Irvine office can provide specific assistance in
regards to interfacing land use and transportation models. Other staff at LSA are available to
assist on an as -needed basis for topics including geographical information systems, traffic
operations, graphics, and documentation.
In addition to our own staff, LSA has identified Steve Mullen of CommunityViz. Mr. Mullen is a
recognized expert in developing applications for this innovative land use and policy simulator.
While not directly included in the project's scope, his availability for this project provides the
NFR MPO with a conduit for utilizing his expertise.
LSA proposes a project management team that would meet regularly throughout this process to
review ongoing results and to discuss modeling direction and options, task responsibilities,
deliverables, and schedules. This team would include Andy Gomez, Suzette Thieman, Sean
McAtee, and Everett Bacon. Each of their roles and involvement may fluctuate as the project
proceeds.
LSA proposes Everett Bacon to serve as Project Manager for the consultant team. He will be
responsible for coordinating tasks with Suzette and Andy. More specifically, he will review the
existing model algorithms and data availability; suggest direction on model and data develop-
ment work efforts; review results and work products; and prepare written technical information
for the model's documentation.
Sean McAtee will work closely with Everett, Andy, and Suzette to add value to the deliverables
and final model software product. He will apply his specific expertise with TransCAD scripting
and customization throughout the model's development. In addition, Sean is extremely profi-
cient with data preparation and analysis using TransCAD's complex GIS and matrix functions.
Min Zhou's expertise with TransCAD's operations and interfacing of land use and travel demand
models will be available as well.
Organizational Chart
Local Governments/
Technical Advisory
Committee
Ray Moe
LSA Managing Principal/
Project Advisor
Suzette Thieman Andy Gomez
NFRMPO " NFRMPO -
Planning Manager Planning Specialist
Sean McAfee
Transportation
Planner/TransCAD
Specialist
Everett Bacon
LSA
Project Manager
Min Zhou, P.E.
Transportation
Engineer/Travel
Model Specialist
Steve Mullen
Community VIS
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Everett Bacon—LSA Project Manager
Mr. Bacon is a senior transportation planner with 12 years of experience in
transportation model development and applications, regional transportation
planning and air quality analysis, including service with the Denver Regional
Council of Governments and North Central Texas Council of Governments.
Mr. Bacon conducted the initial assessment of the North Front Range Minutp
model and was the architect of the current City of Fort Collins Transportation
Model. He is currently Project Manager of the Boulder Transportation Model
update and the Longmont Model. This Boulder Model will be the first inte-
grated TransCAD utilizing the DRCOG TransCAD model.
Mr. Bacon has recently managed two major comprehensive plans for the City of Lincoln, Nebraska
and Lawrence, Kansas in which extensive modeling was conducted and integrated with TransCAD
for evaluation and presentations. Mr. Bacon is uniquely qualified in that he has a strong under-
standing of subarea model development and their consistency with regional models, and model
applications. He also has LUTRAQ understanding and has integrated transportation modeling with
land use allocation models, and modeling of mobile source emissions. Mr. Bacon is also a member
of the City of Fort Collins Air Quality Board.
Ray Moe —Managing Principal/Project Advisor
Mr. Moe has 30 years of professional experience in regional and
comprehensive transportation planning, transportation site design,
comprehensive plans, and corridor and bypass studies. He has over
27 years of experience in transportation modeling, from FHWA
PlanPac, Urban Transportation Planning Software (UTPS), MINUTP,
Tranplan, TransCAD, and TP+. He has directed major regional
transportation and corridor studies, and regional land use/transpor-
tation planning efforts based on transportation models developed for
the project or model applications from existing models.
Mr. Moe is recognized for innovative applications of transportation modeling and the big picture
of how models are to be used and presented to decision makers. Mr. Moe promotes the open
architecture of transportation model development and has directed model integration with a
wide range of input and output software including the integration with Arc View CIS land use/
socio-economic input models, and Synchro/Sim Traffic output modeling. He has also assisted in
the outlining of performance reports and graphic presentation of model output for public presenta-
tions. Mr. Moe has been a member of the City of Fort Collins since 1995.
Sean R McAtee—Transportation Planner/TransCAD Specialist
Mr. McAtee has expertise in transportation planning and computer modeling,
including the use of state -of- the -art computer modeling software. Sean is
skilled in the operation of TransCAD transportation CIS software and has
strong capabilities in using the four -step transportation modeling process. He
also has experience with TP+, Minutp and QRSII transportation demand
modeling software, as well as MOBILE and PART emissions modeling
software. He is an expert in GISDK, the TransCAD programming language,
and Microsoft Visual Basic, the programming language used for creation of
macros in MS Office applications.
Through use of scripting, Mr. McAtee is skilled in developing automated
processes that provide the end user with a straightforward interface and reliable results. He is
also skilled at summarizing and presenting information for public interpretation, and has
experience in converting model output to formats that can be easily read into TransCAD and Arc
View GIS for improved quality of presentation. His projects utilize several computer applications
whose results were interfaced with TransCAD and Arc View GIS software for exceptional presen-
tation capabilities. Mr. McAtee is currently developing the Boulder Model and the Longmont
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