Specifications include, but are not limited to: The consultant must demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas: Development of state-wide, sub-regional, and local area transportation plans including land-use/transportation alternatives analysis and evaluation Travel demand forecasting and micro-simulation modeling Regional Air quality (transportation) conformity demonstration including MOVES air emissions modeling, related travel demand modeling, and Greenhouse Gasses (GHG) control strategies Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) planning process including Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) development and modification Strategic planning for freight (rail, truck, water, air) Strategic planning for public transportation; including bus and rail Public involvement including the development of public participation plans, charrette planning and facilitation, meeting facilitation, meeting preparation, and related logistics Creation, production, and delivery of graphic and written public information materials Aviation System Planning and expertise in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations Transportation policy and program evaluation and development Travel Demand Management and related systems Geographic Information Systems (GIS) application
