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'1 M !(�tf�lt LfLf go <br /> 16 <br /> PROJECT UNDERSTANDING <br /> From the information contained in the request for proposal (RFP), Kimley-Horn <br /> understands that Orange County seeks transportation planning consulting services to <br /> perform specific tasks related to thoroughfares in the County and to coordinate other <br /> transportation plans into one comprehensive transportation plan. These other plans <br /> consist of local thoroughfare plans as well as plans for non-auto modes (transit, <br /> paratransit,bicycles,pedestrians,air, and rail transportation). These other studies are <br /> being or have been prepared by the North Carolina Department of Transportation <br /> (NCDOT),other consultants,and County staff. <br /> We believe that the majority of the consultant's effort should be directed toward the <br /> performance of the specific items relating to the thoroughfare plan. As shown in our <br /> manpower estimate,the County staff can provide significant assistance in some of these <br /> tasks. <br /> Development of the County-specific <br /> p road classification system will require the greatest <br /> total effort. It is in this task that the County staff can provide considerable assistance by <br /> collecting and assembling data on the County's primary and secondary road system. <br /> Kim ley-Horn will provide direction and assistance in collecting these data, and then <br /> will classify the road segments gments based on such criteria as roadway geometry (width, <br /> horizontal and vertical alignment), existing and projected traffic volumes, existing and <br /> projected adjacent land use, setbacks, and special features. We have previously <br /> developed systems for classifying roadways based on these criteria. This task will be <br /> reviewed with County staff and will be coordinated with the consultant preparing the <br /> County's Rural Character Study. <br /> Private road standards and policy will be addressed based on our rience i <br /> exile in <br /> designing both public and private roads throughout North Carolina as well as in other <br /> states,and upon review of the 1981 draft Street Study prepared by the County Planning , <br /> Department. <br /> We will review potential scenic roads in the County and,with input from County staff <br /> and local residents, will propose criteria for designating scenic roads in the County. <br /> The designation of scenic roads will rely heavily upon public input. We also will <br /> develop policies and programs for protecting the scenic appearance of such designated <br />