Specifications include, but are not limited to: A.)Project Kickoff MeetingMeet with Town and State officials and a local project steering committee to develop a clear understanding of the project goals, objectives, timelines and deliverables. B.)Compile Base Map/Document Existing ConditionsCompile a base map using available mapping including VT Digital Orthophotos, digital parcel maps for the Town (if available) and other natural resource-based GIS data available from the RPC or the Vermont Center for Geographic Information (VCGI). The compiled information must be displayed in an ArcView-compatible format. Display of typical sections and other engineering type drawings may be done with software other than ArcView. Existing conditions to be noted include presence of existing utility poles, culverts, public water and sewer lines, pedestrian/bike facilities, roadway rights-of-way, ditches, subsurface drainage, wetlands, mailboxes, trees and shrubs in the right-of-way, and any other items the consultant believes are appropriate. Additional items to be mapped shall include natural resource constraints, private utilities, historic and archaeological constraints, state and Village owned abutting land, etc. Additionally, the consultant will collect traffic information such as the Average Daily Traffic volume and speed, pedestrian and bicycle counts and available crash data. The consultant may elect to undertake a topographic survey to more accurately map roadway widths, location of existing buildings and driveways, drainage facilities and any other features that may be critical to the design of the project. C.)Local Concerns MeetingThe consultant will organize and moderate a local concerns meeting with Townrepresentatives and State officials including the District 8 Transportation Administrator and the public to develop a clear understanding of the project goals, objectives and concerns. This meeting may be an opportunity to discuss any future maintenance issues or concerns with the proposed project. As an outcome of the local concerns meeting and the project kickoff meeting, the consultant will develop a Project Purpose and Need Statement for proposed improvements. The consultant will generate this statement based on local input and an understanding of existing conditions. Items that may be discussed (especially for shared use paths) are what different user groups are anticipated/desired (e.g. bicyclists, roller-bladers, joggers, walking people, etc.) and what surface type and total width is desired.