Specifications include, but are not limited to: The following are the specific elements to be included in the study: • Project management and reporting; • Data collection; • Coordination and meetings with Town, FBRMPO, and NCDOT staff as needed; • Property owner outreach; • Public engagement including a presentation at a Board of Aldermen Meeting; • Assessment of right-of-way opportunities and constraints in order to determine the best and most feasible trail alignment with alternates where possible; • Assessment of trail access points and “trailhead” locations, parking needs, and preliminary design recommendations such as cross sections and locations for trail amenities (benches, bike racks, stream access); • Incorporation/coordination of Richland Creek bridge, existing trail segments, and ongoing park planning. • Identification of environmentally sensitive areas and opportunities for streambank restoration and preservation as part of the design; • Development of a feasibility study document with maps and illustrations that the Town can use for grant applications and moving the project forward to eventual construction. Trail design and concepts should meet NCDOT and FHWA design guidelines found at: https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/BikePed/Pages/Guidance.aspx Project Deliverables The study should include the following deliverables: • Final draft of the study and associated maps o 10 Bound copies o Digital version in PDF format • Map shape files and supporting data in ArcGIS format • Presentation in power point format (presentation should be provided to the Board of Aldermen with slides to be available for use in other public presentations) • Public outreach materials used in contact with and in potential negotiation with property owners. Please note, that except for specific property acquisition information, all deliverables are public record and will be posted on the Town’s website.