Specifications include, but are not limited to: completion of a Traffic Calming and Complete Streets Feasibility Study for Berlin Street in the City of Barre, Vermont. This study includes assessing the feasibility implementing traffic calming and ‘complete streets’ elements along this highly trafficked residential street allowing it to better serve the people of the neighborhood. ; 1. The Consultant shall conduct a field inspection of the project area. 3 As part of this phase, a local steering committee with CVRPC specified representatives from the municipality, community, and AOT will be established. The Consultant shall meet with the committee and CVRPC to understand the community’s concerns. The field inspections should note any obvious conditions that may have a major impact on the design of the project. ; 2. The Consultant shall incorporate the findings from a speed study conducted by CVRPC in accordance with AOT guidelines, in the context of creating a safe pedestrian environment and meeting the state design guidelines. 3. The Consultant shall obtain readily available pertinent information, as it relates to the study area and any ground disturbances off a paved surface, such as, wetland or floodplain locations. For the pedestrian crossings, the Consultant will be required to obtain all necessary data, including but not limited to number of motor vehicle lanes, pedestrian exposure, average daily traffic (ADT), posted speed limit, and geometry of the location. 4. The Consultant shall obtain any existing ground survey data that may be available from existing sources for the street and side streets identified in the study area. If appropriate, the Consultant shall also request Record Plans and available right-of-way documents by contacting the City of Barre or AOT.
