REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: JILL M. GORMLEY, TE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Traffic & Engineering Services Division
ANDREINA AGUILAR, Chief Engineering Technician
Public Works Department, Traffic & Engineering Services Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to professional consulting services for the Active Transportation Plan Update (Citywide):
1. Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with TJKM Transportation Consultants, in the amount not to exceed $398,000.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a professional consulting services agreement between the City of Fresno (City) and TJKM Transportation Consultants (Consultant) to provide professional consulting services for the Active Transportation Plan Update and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Public Works Department recommends the Council approve a Professional Consulting Services Agreement with TJKM Transportation Consultants for the City's Active Transportation Plan (ATP) Update. The ATP is a comprehensive guide outlining the vision for active transportation in the City of Fresno with complete, safe, and comfortable networks of trails, sidewalks, and bikeways that serve all residents. This update is to evaluate the 2017 Active Transportation Plan based on current policies and practices, determine feasibility of the planned infrastructure, engagement with community members, equity, and education. The ATP update is necessary for the city to remain in compliance with state and federal law and continue to seek grant funding for projects throughout the city.
BACKGROUND
In 2017, the City Council adopted the current Active Transportation Plan (ATP) providing a comprehensive guide outlining the vision for active transportation in the City of Fresno with complete, safe, and comfortable networks of t...
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