Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Review existing studies and documents relating to the Proposed Trail. • Initial meeting with relevant Town officials and committees. • Prepare action plan identifying critical steps in the pursuit of the project including design decisions and constraints; grant restrictions and requirements; CT DOT requirements; necessary ROW acquisition steps and potential for donated services. • Prepare concept plan incorporating improvements such as pedestrian and bicycle side paths, potential bike lanes on the highway, parking areas, benches, and bike rack needs, and identifying any conflicts or additional items to be considered. • Prepare limited survey and topographical work along the areas that could present challenges in creating a trail. • Prepare cost estimates for potential improvements. • Attend public meeting to define the trail program. • Assist with local and other governmental review such as the CT Department of Transportation (“CTDOT”) and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (“CT DEEP”). • Based on priorities established by the Committee, and other key stakeholders, prepare plans and specifications for the identified items
