Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1) Forest/Bedford Condition of Approval: ● The condition of approval tied to our new building construction project on our Portland campus states: “Within six months after completion of the garage and full occupancy of the USM dormitory, the applicant shall monitor and conduct a review of operations of the traffic signal equipment improvements at the Forest Avenue/Bedford Street intersection as well as improvements on the I-295 Southbound OffRamp. The improvements including the detection and communication system must confirm outcomes and maximize operational efficiencies or the applicant must make adjustments to the satisfaction of Public Works.” Assess Forest Ave and Bedford Street intersection, per the condition of approval above related to the new residence hall, McGoldrick Center, and parking garage ● Propose remedies for issues discovered & negotiate remedies on behalf of the University with the City of Portland ● Meet with University, neighbors, and City of Portland as needed via Zoom 2) Bedford Street Safety Issues: ● Analyze data gathered by University’s Office of Sustainability on the safety of Bedford Street, Winslow Street, Surrenden Street and the immediate surrounding area. Data have been gathered by direct observations since the new buildings (Res hall, student center, and parking garage) have opened on campus. ● Conduct additional monitoring of areas deemed to be concerning from a safety perspective, as needed ● Propose remedies for safety issues and advocate on behalf of the University for changes to the City of Portland, Maine DOT, and other entities who control the roadway ● Design remedies, if needed 3) SMCC TMP & TDM Impact: ● Analyze potential traffic and parking impacts of a continuation of the Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) agreement, which comprises the housing of SMCC students in University of Southern Maine’s Portland Commons residence hall ● Impacts must be evaluated as they relate to our existing Traffic Movement Permit (TMP) and Transportation Demand Management Plan (TDM) ● Explain impacts to City of Portland and advocate for the University’s stance on particular mitigation measures
