Multimodal Accommodations. The CONSULTANT will review, evaluate, and document the location and condition of existing pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit accommodations and freight services in the Study Area. This activity includes reviewing existing plans, reports, and studies that outline strategies or define projects associated with alternative modes of travel. The CONSULTANT will consider freight, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit in the development and evaluation of Project alternatives commensurate with the context with a goal of improving overall mobility, access, connectivity, safety and efficiency. Multimodal accommodation may include analysis of on-street parking and loading zone modifications and/or removal, park and ride needs, as necessary. The CONSULTANT will consider and evaluate the existing and anticipated future use of the Project by bicyclists and pedestrians, the potential impacts of the Project alternatives on bicycle and pedestrian travel, and propose measures to avoid or reduce adverse impacts to bicyclists and pedestrians that would use the Project. The CONSULTANT will also consider supportive Transportation Demand Management and parking management strategies consistent with the transportation context and the needs of all users of the project. The CONSULTANT will assist the DEPARTMENT with coordination with local agencies, transit operators and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) as appropriate.
