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Resolution to Authorize a Professional Service Agreement with Sam Schwartz Consultants, LLC., for the Moving Together Towards Vision Zero Action Plan and Associated Engineering Services (RFP 21-25) ($362,739.30) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
This memorandum and resolution seek to authorize an Agreement with Sam Schwartz Consultants, LLC., to complete professional planning, public engagement, engineering and Vision Zero design and implementation efforts to create an action plan for the Moving Together Towards Vision Zero Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update.
This effort will define, develop and recommend implementation activities deploying a Vision Zero approach to multimodal transportation systems. The Moving Together Towards Vision Zero Plan acknowledges that transportation system deaths and severe injuries are preventable and providing accessibility for all is imperative. The implementation actions developed under this contract will guide us as we implement projects, programs and policies focused on realizing the goals for the City of Ann Arbor's transportation system, including Quick Build Solutions, an All Ages and Abilities Bicycle Network, context sensitive design(s), and speeds appropriate for enhancing safety and mobility for all system users.
Included under this agreement is the development of a major streets traffic calming program and expanding on the City's successful neighborhood streets Traffic Calming program. The consultant team will conduct a literature review of current practices, work with community stakeholders to establish clear goals, objectives and action steps to achieve the shared goal of reducing speeds on major streets as a step towards eliminating fatalities and severe injuries on the City's major streets corridors.
This Vison Zero Action Plan will assist the City as it strives to install quick build and short-term transportation improvements during FY 2022. While simultaneously establishing an implementation progra...
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