Specifications include, but are not limited to: Task 1 – Project Coordination and Meetings: The consultant will work closely with the project team throughout all phases of the project and the completion of the scope of services. The consultant will conduct up to four meetings with the study team consisting of representatives from Old Orchard Beach, Saco and MaineDOT. At a minimum, the kick-off meeting should accomplish the following: • Identify and understand local issues, economic development opportunities, relevant state, and local regulatory requirements; • Finalize the project schedule and scope of work; • Identify data needs and gaps, and previous related study efforts in order to develop a plan and schedule to gather additional date to complete this study.; • Identify at least a preliminary range of alternatives to be evaluated; • Draft a preliminary study purpose and need; Task 2 – Assess Available Data and Current Conditions: The consultant team will review available information and previous planning documents provided by Old Orchard Beach, Saco and MaineDOT. Information includes, but will not be limited to, the following: • Local Comprehensive Plan(s).; • Halfway Intersection Report; • Available transportation data including crash history and traffic counts; • Other relevant reports, studies, and policies.; • Desktop screening of environmental conditions to identify known environmental resources in the study area; Task 3 – Assessment of Future Scenarios and Improvement Alternatives: The consultant team will evaluate future traffic volume based on traditional growth forecasts and take known development and land use changes underway intown account. It will include: • A 2045 forecast of traffic volumes in the study area, based on historical traffic data and available MaineDOT traffic forecasts; • Evaluation of alternatives to improve safety and speed limit compliance while facilitating economic growth, including but not limited to the following: o A roundabout at the connection between I-195, Route 5 and Ocean Park Road; o An independent analysis of the safety cost/benefits of a traffic signal and /or restricting movements at Smithwheel Road; o Evaluation of safety, Level of Service and long-term improvements of the Main Street and Route 5 intersection in Saco. ; • Analysis will include predicted change in mobility and crash rates and a benefit cost analysis for each alternative.; • Analysis of geography; • Evaluation of existing right-of-way ownership; • Evaluation of stream crossings and wetland information
