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Request for Qualifications No. 21-11-01, Professional Planning and Zoning Consulting Services, including Civil and Traffic Engineering for the City of Sunny Isles Beach PAGE 13 solutions that respond to community needs. Our approach is set to develop plans that align with community and economic development goals. More than ever, Cities have to do more with less and have to leverage available resources to meet traditional economic development needs as well as broader community and beautification goals. Our team has successfully led/supported numerous comprehensive and master planning efforts for municipalities across the nation. We recognize the need to build upon existing systems, resources, and opportunities to create a cohesive plan that identifies with the specific character of the locale and links transportation infrastructure with land use and economic development planning. Traffic Studies and Consultation Traffic Studies CALTRAN team has significant experience in Traffic Studies as part of several similar projects, including City of Miramar Traffic Consultant (traffic study of large development such as Lennar Univision review, performing signal warrant and left-turn warrant analyses, etc.). In order to provide a thorough Traffic Analysis, CALTRAN relies on the Comprehensive approach, which knowledge was obtained through a variety of analyses performed throughout the years. Our engineering services aim to maintain an effective and cost-efficient circulation network that provides transportation for all persons while reducing both the dependency on automobiles and overall roadway congestion. Based on the need, prior to conducting any study, a Methodology Meeting Statement will be arranged with the developer/applicant and coordinated with the City for review and approval. The purpose of the Methodology Statement is to establish and agree to the approach and assumptions prior to initiate the study. Our methodology will address the following but no limited to: • Description of land uses, site location, build-out schedule, and phasing • Preliminary site plan • Trip Generation • Data Collection • Internal Trip Captures, If applicable • Background Traffic Growth Procedure • Trip Distribution and Assignment • Committed Developments • Design Concerns • Transportation Demand Management Plan In the review of a Traffic Study for a given project, CALTRAN will expect an analysis of Existing Conditions, Build-out year with Committed Development, and Build-out year with Committed Development and Project Traffic through the following scenarios: