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October 31, 2003
Mr. Mark Jackson
Transportation Planning
City of Fort Collins
215 N. Mason St.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
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RE: Scope of Services — On -Call TransCAD Modeling Support and Technical Assistance
Dear Mr. Jackson:
Pursuant to our recent conversations, I am forwarding a proposed scope of services for LSA to provide
on -call modeling, technical assistance, and staff training for application of the City's TransCAD travel
demand model.
The City's TransCAD travel model has provided valuable information to support a variety of the City's
departmental needs and applications. It is expected that the City will soon wish to replace the existing
"Version 3.0" model with the TransCAD travel model recently updated by LSA Associates for the North
Front Range MPO (NFR MPO). This updated regional model includes the same capabilities as the model
maintained by the City of Fort Collins, including a Mode Choice procedure and a relatively high level of
detail in and around Fort Collins. In addition, this model contains network updates that bring the base
year up to 2000. Socioeconomic data contained in the model was updated using Ccnsus2000 and state
employment data. This model will be maintained by the MPO and made available for use by member
governments, including the City of Fort Collins.
The model produces forecasted roadway traffic volumes and transit ridership. It can be used to test a
variety of land use scenarios and transportation investments for corridor and subarea studies. Travel sheds
associated with traffic impacts at individual intersections and travel patterns from selected developments
or locations can be identified. The model can also process routing problems for planning of parades,
construction, and special events. Air quality impacts of transportation decisions can be determined using a
process consistent with that used by the state Air Pollution Control Division (APCD).
To efficiently utilize the travel model as an analysis tool, the city may wish to retain on -call support from
LSA. LSA can provide support for the existing City of Fort Collins travel model, as well as the updated
MPO model. Under such an agreement, LSA will assist with model installation, application, and
operational issues as they arise. LSA can provide training in the operation of the TransCAD software and
in use of the travel models. In addition, LSA can provide or assist with specific modeling services such as
testing of land use and transportation network alternatives, analysis of model results, and preparation of
maps and graphics.
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Mr. Mark Jackson
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LSA will provide these services on a time and materials basis. LSA's standard billing rates are as follows:
Personnel
Title
Hourly Rate
Ray Moe
Principal
$160
Everett Bacon
Project Manager
$125
Sean McAtee
Transportation Engineer
$80
Todd Lyon
Research Assistant
S40
I look forward to reviewing this scope with you. If you have any questions or require additional
information, please call me at 970-494-1568.
Sincerely,
LSA Associates, Inc.
Ray A. Moe
Managing Principal
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