Specifications include, but are not limited to: Traffic Study The Consultant shall coordinate and perform a traffic study to analyze the effects of the proposed roadway extension along LA 94 (E Mills Avenue) from LA 328 to Parish Road 214 (Doyle Melancon Extension). Concepts shall be developed in sufficient detail to determine geometric feasibility of the proposed improvements and anticipated right of way (ROW) needs. The traffic analysis study shall be performed in accordance with all DOTD guidelines and policies, including but not limited to the Traffic Engineering Process and Report guidelines, Complete Streets Policy, Engineering Directives and Standards Manual (EDSM), Highway Safety Manual (HSM), DOTD’s Design Guidelines and other relevant design manuals and guidelines that can be found on DOTD’s website (www.dotd.la.gov). Project Research and Data The Consultant shall perform general research, which may include obtaining information about the need and origin of the project, existing conceptual geometric layouts (if any), transportation plan of the area, and other important issues that may currently exist. The Consultant shall research and obtain copies of all readily available safety data, documents, (crash data, safety reports, assessments, evaluations, etc.), and as-built highway plans for the project corridor and surrounding areas. Findings and impacts identified in these documents associated with the corridor and adjacent roadways shall be incorporated in the study.
