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• 06€ <br /> • <br /> This point in the study process is one of the most critical, as it sets the <br /> guidance for the Consultant to prepare the development and implemenation <br /> portions of the TDP. Moreover, it is critical that the Project Steering <br /> Committee reach a consensus on the selected alternative, as they will be <br /> the group to ovrrsee implementation of the plan. <br /> Task 8: Prepare Draft TDP (TDP Steps 20 and 21) <br /> The Consultant will develop the detailed service design, capital improve- <br /> ment program, funding plan, and updating/monitoring/evaluation. plans. <br /> Organization of this section of the transportation plan will focus on: <br /> ° Management/Organizational Concerns—This section will address <br /> how implementation of `selected alternatives will impact the cur- <br /> • rent or recommended administration of the coordinated program. <br /> Improvemerits in structure, organization, or procedures will be <br /> specified, as appropriate. The need for additional personnel, if <br /> required, Will also be addressed. <br /> • ° Operational' Issues--This section will focus primarily on ve- <br /> hicle utilization: routing, scheduling, driver assignment, cost <br /> sharing agrieements, joint purchase arrangements, and cooperative <br /> maintenance arrangements, as appropriate. <br /> ° Capital Improvement Plan—Based on the vehicle utilization <br /> schedule proposed under the operational plan, vehicle utilization <br /> projections as well as an assessment of new capital needs will <br /> be conducted. Replacement and/or refurbishment of existing capi- <br /> tal items, along with new equipment will be planned over a five- <br /> year horizoln. Various types of vehicles will be considered and <br /> recommends recommendel to best meet the needs of the respective users in <br /> the service environment. Consistent with State requirements, the <br /> acquisition of accessible or lift-equipped vehicles in the over- <br /> all vehicle replacement and acquisition schedule will also be <br /> addressed in this section. <br /> ° Funding—Estimated costs- for carrying out recommended actions <br /> in the five-I year plan, including administrative, operating, and <br /> capital costs will be identified. Potential sources of revenue <br /> will also be specified. <br /> 2-9 <br />