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C ITY OF AMERICAN CANYON COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: July 15, 2008 CONSENT ITEM: __2__ SUBJECT Adopt a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Omni-Means in the amount of $62,296 for Fiscal Year 2008/09 traffic engineering services SUBMITTED BY Robert C. Weil, Public Works Director BACKGROUND AND ISSUES This item will renew the annual agreement by which Omni-Means, Ltd. performs traffic engineering services. Mr. Ross Ainsworth, P.E., is currently named by Resolution as the City Traffic Engineer. Omni-Means was selected by a staff/citizen committee in 2006 to provide traffic engineering consulting services. The committee unanimously recommended Omni-Means, Ltd., as the best qualified consultant and Mr. Ross Ainsworth, P.E., the president of Omni-Means, as the City Traffic Engineer. Omni-Means stood out from the competition because of their extensive experience in Northern California, the broad range of qualifications of their staff, and their successful track record with the City of American Canyon. They are currently updating the City’s traffic model and have developed a high level of credibility with the City Council’s ad-hoc Transportation Advisory Committee. Omni-Means will perform the following four tasks:

Task 1, General Traffic Engineering Services ($30,140)

Item 1 Monitoring accident history, speed surveys, and congestion problems

Item 2 Investigating problem areas and making recommendations for corrective measures in accordance with Municipal Code, Title 10. (Complex investigations would be referred to Omni-Means.)

Item 3 Attending bimonthly meetings of the traffic safety work group

Item 4 Development of traffic engineering standards

Item 5 Developing, monitoring, and implementing the City’s system of traffic control signs, including guide signs.

Item 6 Acting as a liaison to the traffic operations staff at Caltrans District 4

Consent Item Task 2, City CIP Program ($17,766)

Item 1 Develop traffic reports under CEQA

Item 2 Develop signal, striping, and signing plans for City projects

Item 3 Prepare grant applications

Item 4 Review traffic handling plans prepared by City contractors

Item 5 Prepare encroachment permit applications to be submitted to Caltrans

Task 3, Private Development Projects ($14,208)

Item 1 Review the traffic reports prepared by applicants

Item 2 Participate in the bi-weekly project review committee

Item 3 Develop conditions of approval

Item 4 Review requests for traffic impact fee credits

Item 5 Review signal, striping, and signing plans for development projects

Item 6 Review traffic handling plans prepared by private development contractors

Item 7 Review encroachment permit applications prepared by private developers

Task 4 in the proposal, Long-Range Transportation Planning, has been deferred due to the current budget climate.

FISCAL IMPACT The consulting and staff costs for traffic engineering are funded from the General Fund and developer plan check and inspection fees. The General Fund expense is eligible for transfer from the Gas Tax fund. The contract amount is split as follows:

Consent Item

Tasks Account Number Revenue Source Amount

1. General traffic engineering services

2. Services related to the City’s Capital Improvement Program

100-420-5282

Streets, Contract Engineering Services

General Fund, eligible for Gas Tax transfer

$47,906

(Rounded to $48,000 for budget purposes)

3. Services related to review of private development projects

705-410-5283,

Contract Plan Check Developer Expense

Plan Check and Inspection Deposits

$14,390

The amount of the contract amendment is within the adopted budget for FY 2008-09.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION Traffic Engineering Services are categorically exempt from CEQA as information collection. However, any activities that would result in changes to the physical environment would be subject to environmental review on their own merits. ALTERNATIVES Traffic engineering is an essential function for the City to provide, as evidenced by the lengthy discussion in the Municipal Code about the role of the City Traffic Engineer. In this case, the main policy alternatives center on how to deliver the services and what level of service to provide. The current level of service has been recognized to be appropriate. In 2005, the City’s traffic engineering program was reviewed by the California Institute of Transportation Studies, who noted that “sound traffic engineering principles are applied…standard industry references are employed.” STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing an amendment to the agreement with Omni-Means, Ltd., in the amount of $62,296 for traffic engineering services for FY 2008-09. 1. Attachments: Resolution Contract Amendment Omni-Means’ Proposal

Consent Item 2. Copies to: Ross Ainsworth

Omni-Means, Ltd. 943 Reserve Dr., Ste. 100 Roseville, CA 95678

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RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFAMERICAN CANYON, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT

TO THE AGREEMENT WITH OMNI-MEANS, LTD., FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES

WHEREAS, traffic engineering services are essential to the safety, health, and welfare of the community; and

WHEREAS, on December 21, 2006, the City Council adopted a Resolution appointing the consulting firm of Omni-Means, Ltd., and Mr. Ross Ainsworth, its President, as City Traffic Engineer; and

WHEREAS, the City wishes to extend Omni-Means’ contract to provide traffic

engineering services through Fiscal Year 2008-09; and

WHEREAS, Omni-Means has submitted a proposal in the amount of $62,296 to provide three tasks related to public safety, which staff has reviewed and considers reasonable; and WHEREAS, a fourth task, Long-Range Transportation Planning, may be deferred due to the current budget climate; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of American that the City Manager is authorized to sign an amendment to the consulting services agreement with Omni-Means, Ltd., for Fiscal Year 2008-09 traffic engineering services in the amount of $62,296; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mr. Ross Ainsworth, P.E., continues to be named as the City Traffic Engineer as defined by Chapter 10.12.000 of the City of American Canyon Municipal Code.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 15th day of July, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT:

__________________________ Leon Garcia, Mayor

Resolution Page 2 ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________ __________________________ Dorothy Roadman City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney

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943 Reserve Drive, Suite #100 Roseville, CA 95678 May 29, 2008

Prepared by:

Proposal for:

On-Call Traffic Engineering Services

Presented to:

May 29, 2008 Mr. Robert Weil City of American Canyon Public Works 205 Wetlands Edge Road American Canyon, Ca 94503 RE: Proposal for City of American Canyon On-Call Traffic Engineering Services Dear Mr. Weil: OMNI-MEANS greatly appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal for professional on-call Traffic Engineering services. We are very excited about extending our existing relationship with the City, and providing our expertise and talent in completing various traffic engineering and planning projects. OMNI-MEANS is a full service transportation en-gineering firm providing services ranging from large scale transportation planning, to multi-million dollar interchange de-sign. This diversity is made possible through the talent, dedication, commitment, and hard work of the OMNI-MEANS team. Transportation planning, including Transportation Impact Analysis Reports (TIAR) have been an integral part of OMNI-MEANS for the past twenty-seven years. We routinely assist local agencies in preparing TIAR documents along with the associated traffic model development and traffic impact fee analysis. Our extensive experience and knowledge of inter-section and roadway peak hour capacity analysis, along with our experience with a wide range of traffic capacity analysis software (including traffic simulation), gives us a strong background to assist your agency with these studies. Our mix of planning and design experience provides a “real world” perspective when determining potential transportation improve-ments. Transportation Impact Fee studies, Capital Improvement Project development, traffic signal design, pavement delinea-tion and roadway illumination design are also an important disciplines within OMNI-MEANS. We also understand the importance of community participation and public relations. Omni-Means will commit too a two week review period for all traffic impact analysis review work. This review period is subject to availability of all technical data and resolution of individual issues during review in a timely manner. We look forward to hearing from you regarding this submittal, and hope to be working with you in the very near future. Sincerely, OMNI-MEANS, Ltd. Engineers & Planners H. Ross Ainsworth, P.E. Paul J. Miller Principal in Charge Project Manager

Corporate Office: 943 Reserve Drive, Suite 100 • Roseville, CA 95678 • (916) 782-8688 fax (916) 782-8689 ROSEVILLE REDDING VISALIA WALNUT CREEK

Section 1 - The Firm ………………………………………………..… 1

Section 2 - Project Understanding ………………………………….... 2

Section 3 - Scope of Work ……………………………………........... 3

Section 4 - Cost Proposal ……………………………………………... 4

Section 5 - Relevant Experience ……….………………………......... 5

Section 6 - Project Team ………………………...………………..….. 21

Section 7 - Project Management Process ………..…………….…….. 27

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Travel demand models are developed using the widely accepted software:

• TP+ Viper, or • TransCad

Existing transportation/facility data is leveraged from agency GIS files using ArcView 3.0 software. Digital aerial photography is used in concert with these pro-grams, along with field observations and other data collection methods to develop highly accurate and reliable databases. Existing and future land use data obtained through these procedures are combined into logical Traffic Area Zones (TAZ) to accurately simulate traffic loading onto the transportation net-work. Roadway capacity analysis is completed using various software programs including:

• Traffix 7.0 • Transyt 7F • Synchro 5.0 • SimTraffic 5.0 • VISSIM 3.6 • HCS 2000

These capacity analysis programs provide isolated, macroscopic, and microscopic peak hour capacity analysis for both intersections and roadways. Use of the Traffix, Synchro, and HCS 2000 software pro-grams separately, or combined provides the ability to determine corridor level of service conditions based upon delay and congested speed computations. With transportation planning emphasis shifting today towards a Transportation Demand Management approach, as opposed to simply increasing vehicular capacity, there is a greater need to model microscopic traffic flows. SimTraffic and VISSIM microscopic models provide visual microsimulation graphical animation capabilities. In addition, these models provide Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) output such as overall system performance index values, systemwide delay estimates, isolated intersection delays, vehicular queue lengths and congested travel speeds. These simulation/animation programs also provide the ability to assess the costs/benefit perspectives of alternative multi-modal transportation facilities.

History & Capabilities OMNI-MEANS was founded in 1981 as a multi-disciplinary engineering and planning firm specializ-ing in Public Works/Transportation projects. Our mission is to provide the highest quality, cost effec-tive, transportation engineering, planning and fi-nance services possible. We believe that our clients are best served if the majority of their needs can be provided under one roof. Towards that end, we now offer the following professional services “in-house”:

• Transportation/Public Works Planning & Design

• Roundabout Analysis & Design • Traffic Signal Systems & Design • Interchange/Roadway Design & Engineering • Traffic Engineering • Landscape Architecture • Civil Engineering • Geographical Information Systems • Surveying

Since our founding, OMNI-MEANS has continually expanded our office locations, and the services we provide to meet the growing needs of our clients, and the ever-changing market place. Today, we ser-vice clients in a timely manner from four California offices located in the cities of Redding, Roseville, Walnut Creek and Visalia. Over the past five years, OMNI-MEANS annual growth has exceeded over 20%, with over half as repeat business. Our repeat business is a testament of OMNI-MEANS ability to meet our client’s needs and exceed their expectations.

Equipment OMNI-MEANS utilizes the latest technology for both public works design and transportation planning and engineering. In the area of design support the latest design technology automation tools include:

• AutoCAD Land Map 2002 • Land Desktop (LD) 3

1 - The Firm

ON-CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING Page 1

2 - Project Understanding It is developing according to smart-growth princi-ples, including compact development, preservation of wetlands and open space, orientation toward transit corridors, excellent pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, development of a sense of place, “green” building, affordable housing, and a variety of housing types. A successful transportation system is critically important for the City’s growth. Broadway (State Route 29), which runs through the center of the City, is both a challenge and an opportunity. Thus, a strong relationship with Caltrans District 4 is a requirement for the City Traffic Engineer. The City Traffic Engineer position is also challenged by the fact that much of the City was developed prior to incorporation and that the streets do not meet current standards; a careful assessment of exist-ing conditions, attention to detail, and creativity are required. Traffic engineering services have been performed through a professional services contract since the City’s inception. The City also uses contract services for plan checking, on-call engineering, planning, en-vironmental review, and geotechnical services.

The City of American Canyon is seeking a contract City Traffic Engineer for a one-year period. The con-tract City Traffic Engineer is responsible for:

• General traffic safety services as set forth in the Municipal Code

• Reviewing proposed traffic mitigation for proposed private projects during the plan-ning stage

• Reviewing traffic signal and delineation plans during the plan-check phase

• Reviewing traffic handling plans during the construction phase

• Preparing traffic delineation plans for City CIP projects

• Assisting the City in seeking grant funds for transportation projects

Background

The City of American Canyon has grown from a population of 7, 700 at its incorporation in 1992 to a population of 15,000 in 2006 and is expected to exceed 20, 000 by the year 2010. Ultimately, it will likely reach a population of nearly 30, 000 people.

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3 - Scope of Work Services related to the Capital Improvement Program are highly variable, but are expected to average 150 hours per year. Task 3. Services related to review of Private Development Projects:

1. Review the traffic reports prepared by applicants.

2. Participate in the bi-weekly Project Review Committee.

3. Develop project Conditions of Approval. 4. Review requests for traffic impact fee credits. 5. Review signal, striping, and signing plans for

private development project. 6. Review traffic handling plans prepared by

private development contractors. 7. Review encroachment permit applications

prepared by private developers. Services related to review of private development projects are highly variable but are expected to average 300 hours per year. Task 4. Long-Range Transportation Planning The City's Circulation Element is currently being updated through a separate contract. However, the City Traffic Engineer will provide an independent review and will assist with the refinement and implementation of the plan. These tasks will require an estimated total of 100 hours.

As contained in the City’s Request for Proposal, the following work tasks are envisioned. Task 1. General Traffic Engineering Services, including:

1. Monitoring accident history, speed surveys, and congestion patterns.

2. Investigating problem areas arid making recommendations for corrective measures in

accordance with Municipal Code Title 10. 3. Attending bimonthly meetings of the Traffic

Safety Work Group, consisting of representatives of Engineering, Street Maintenance, the Police Department, Planning Department, and Caltrans District 4 as required.

4. Development of traffic engineering standards.

5. Developing, monitoring, and implementing the City's system of traffic control devices, including guide signs.

6. Acting as liaison to the traffic operations staff at Caltrans District 4.

General traffic engineering services are expected to require about 200 hours per year. Task 2. Services related to the City's Capital Improvement Program, including:

1. Develop traffic reports for review of City projects under the California Environmental Quality Act.

2. Develop signal, striping, and signing plans, specifications, and estimates for City transportation improvement projects.

3. Prepare grant applications. 4. Review traffic handling plans prepared by

City contractors. 5. Prepare encroachment permit applications

to Caltrans District 4.


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Traffic Engineering

Overview Traffic engineering consists of many separate disci-plines from traffic operations to parking analysis. These disciplines form the core of larger transporta-tion planning or transportation design projects. We know that the "devil is in the details", and traffic en-gineering is all about details. OMNI-MEANS provide traffic engineering services in the following areas:

• Traffic Operations Analysis • Traffic Simulation Models • Traffic Impact Studies • Parking Studies • Traffic Signal Timing • Signal System Coordination Timing • Safety Studies

Every project we undertake requires some level of traffic engineering expertise, whether a large-scale circulation study or a site access issue. Understand-ing the complex world of traffic flow and capacity limits is our specialty. Traffic Impact Study Services One of the many specialized transportation engi-neering services provided by OMNI-MEANS is the preparation of traffic impacts studies. We have pre-pared hundreds of these studies ranging from very focused vehicular access and safety issues, to sophis-ticated and complex analysis of impacts associated with large proposed developments. Most studies contain the standard impact analysis data: study area setting; existing peak hour intersection capacity analysis; project description; project trip generation and distribution; site access and circulation; future year conditions; and recommended mitigation measures. In addition to this standard content, OMNI-MEANS provides an in-depth review of spe-cific study area traffic characteristics. High quality graphics (including color as required) are also stan-dard.

Traffic impact studies are prepared consistent with local agency requirements, along with the latest in-dustry standards: ITE Trip Generation 6th Edition; Highway Capacity Manual; and Caltrans Traffic Im-pact Study Guidelines. In addition, peak hour inter-section capacity analyses are completed using Traffix 7.1 (or latest version), to standardize calculation methodologies, along with technical data work-sheets. Over the past twenty two years, OMNI-MEANS has prepared hundreds of traffic impact studies. We average approximately one to two studies per month, mixed in with our larger transportation pro-jects. The following paragraphs provide a discussion of basic traffic impact study procedures. OMNI-MEANS approach to impact studies is not generic. Each study is extremely unique and requires careful re-view and comprehension of all traffic flows. OMNI-MEANS will work closely with the agency to obtain a full understanding of the project and the ap-propriate level of traffic analysis. An initial project-scoping meeting with agency and applicant (if appro-priate) will be conducted before any work on the pro-ject is performed. To provide a database of existing and future conditions, available relevant data will be collected from the agency. This data would include traffic counts, existing development, planned devel-opment proposals, improvement plans, air quality data, and scheduling, etc. New daily and peak hour (AM and PM) traffic counts will be obtained at all critical intersections and roadway (if required). Intersection and roadway improvements which could be made to correct any identified impacts for each of the individual traffic conditions identified in the study, will be recommended. These improve-ments could include, but are not limited to, roadway widening, signalization, channelization, etc. Levels of Service values will be reported for mitigated con-ditions.

5 - Relevant Experience


Paso Robles Bikeway Master Plan To assist the City of Paso Robles in obtaining their fair share of allocated Bicycle Account Funds, OMNI-MEANS was retained to update the City’s Bikeway Master Plan. OMNI-MEANS, took to the streets on bikes and inventoried the entire existing and planned bikeway system. With this hands on approach, system deficiencies were identified and cost effective signage, striping and pavement marking improvements were recommended. This approach allowed for little cost of the conversion of a largely proposed system to one that became reality for many recreational and commute riders.

Safe Routes to School Program This project involved the analysis of existing pedestrian and bike routes to an elementary school and a middle school in the City of Rocklin. Data collected for the adjoining roadways was integrated into a feasibility study that identified priorities for upgrading routes. OMNI-MEANS also prepared the improvement plans for approximately two miles of sidewalks and bike lanes. The project was constructed entirely within the City’s existing right of ways. The project was funded with ISTEA resources.

Sierra College Parking Facilities OMNI-MEANS prepared a complete evaluation of the then existing on-campus parking facilities. The project goal was to maximize the available parking and to improve the overall site traffic circulation and parking access. The resulting Phase I Plan increased the parking from 1,200 to 2,700 spaces. Phase II of the project involved preparation of the environmental document. Phase III included the preparation of all construction documents including civil engineering, landscape design, and drainage facilities. OMNI-MEANS provided all construction engineering and surveying services.

Goshen Traffic Impact Study OMNI-MEANS was retained to resolve various traffic problems through the implementation of a phased Capital Improvement Program. The plan included:

• Traffic flow analysis • Technical analysis of existing and future intersections and segment traffic

conditions • Identification of impacts and potential mitigation measure • VISSIM model analysis • Commercial traffic impact analysis

City of Paso Robles, CA Ditas Esperanza, Capital Project

Engineer, (805) 237-3861

City of Rocklin, CA Carlos Urrutia, City Manager

(916) 625-5560

City of Rocklin, CA Woody Wilson, Sierra College,

(916) 781-0427

Tulare County, CA Ted Smalley, Asst. Executive

Director, (559) 733-6653 x4885

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Golden Hill/Union Road Roundabout Concept As a part of assisting the City of Paso Robles in developing their "Traffic Calming Program," OMNI-MEANS, analyzed a prepared a roundabout concept for the Golden Hill Road/Union Road intersection. This intersection, located in a congested area of the City adjacent to State Route 46E, is anticipated to experience considerable traffic growth over the next few years. The roundabout solution developed calls for a dual lane roundabout with “by-pass” lanes in both the east and west bound directions.

City of Paso Robles Traffic Calming Program OMNI-MEANS was retained to create the “City of Paso Robles Residential and Arterial/Collector Street Traffic Calming Program”. The goal is to affect driver behavior so that public safety and the quality of life for residents and/or businesses, pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists are improved. The program under review includes the establishment of formal goals and objectives; public policy guidelines; evaluation criteria; and a formal evaluation process which includes public participation, traffic engineering studies, education and enforcement strategies, and the judicious use of approved traffic control devices. The program includes residential, school areas and it deviates from the norm by including measures aimed at taming the collector and arterial streets.

Nickerson Drive/Appaloosa Drive Traffic Calming Study At the request of the City of Paso Robles, OMNI-MEANS conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the need for additional traffic calming measures along Nickerson Drive/Appaloosa Drive a continuous roadway traversing a residential community fronted by single family homes and a community park. Our radar speed surveys indicated that the traffic calming devices previously installed (speed humps) are operating effectively. License Plate Origin and Destination Survey results identified a significant number of pass through, or “cut through” trips. A travel time analysis did not identify an “overall” time savings by using these streets as a cut-through route. Instead, we determined that spot congestion at two locations was causing the cut-through activity and public improvements planned for both locations will likely resolve the problem.

City of Chico, CA Fritz McKinely, Public Works Department, (530) 895-4875

City of Paso Robles, CA Ditas Esperanza, Capital Projects

Engineer, (805) 237-3861

City of Paso Robles, CA James App, City Manager

(805) 237-3970

City of Paso Robles, CA Ditas Esperanza, P.E., Capital Projects Engineer, (805) 237-


City of Chico Downtown Parking Feasibility Study

OMNI-MEANS completed a parking management and implementation study for the City of Chico to assess the need for expanding existing public parking facilities in the downtown central business district. The project included; parking inventories, license plate surveys, business and user surveys, land use inventories, and stakeholders workshops. Parking occupancy surveys were conducted for a 12-hour period during weekday and weekend conditions, which were used to analyze current parking occupancy percentages and duration. Using this data, along with results from downtown business and user questionnaire survey, we prepared a detailed report including recommendations, anticipated costs and implementation strategies.

Del Mar Avenue Traffic Calming “After” Evaluation OMNI-MEANS was retained by the Town of Loomis to conduct new traffic speed surveys and daily traffic counts to determine the effect of speed control and traffic calming measures installed along Del Mar Avenue. OMNI-MEANS performed a speed zone survey along Del Mar Avenue and collected daily traffic counts, as well. Subsequent to these surveys, the Town of Loomis implemented speed control and traffic calming measures which included the installation of speed humps and warranted all-way stops. In May and June of 2004 to the same traffic surveys were conducted. The speed survey results documented a reduction in travel speeds of 5-7 mph, while traffic counts indicated a reduction in both weekday trips (515 vehicles) and weekend trips (350 vehicles) traffic.

Save Mart Center - Access, Circulation and Parking California State University of Fresno constructed a 17,000 seat multi-purpose arena on campus. The arena site is adjacent to the State Route 168/Shaw Avenue Interchange at the southbound corner of the campus. OMNI-MEANS was retained to purpose a traf-fic access and distribution analysis along with traffic handling plans for pre-event and post-event traffic. The plans developed included specific ingress and egress plans for several critical event sizes and types. Plans called out directional flow; number of ingress/egress lanes; permanent and temporary traffic control; and permanent and temporary signing in the immediate areas around the campus.

Town of Loomis Speed Survey Update OMNI-MEANS was retained by the Town of Loomis to conduct a Speed Zone Survey. Loomis had last updated their speed zones on specific town streets in 1994. In order to remain in compliance with the State of California Vehicle Code requirements, cities are required to update their speed zone surveys every five years to ensure proper speed limits and radar enforcement. For each of the 28 street segments surveyed, two-way radar speed measurements were recorded. This data was considered along with roadway characteristics, adjacent land uses, side street traffic, and sight distances. Typically, roadway speed limits are established based upon a combination of these factors along with the measured “critical vehicle speed”, usually at/about the 85th percentile. The Town Council subsequently adopted the recommended speed zones.

Interstate 5/Deschutes Road Roundabouts OMNI-MEANS was retained by the City of Anderson to develop roundabout concepts for the interchange of Interstate 5 and Deschutes Road. For several years the City has desired to add a new northbound off-ramp at this location. Roundabout concepts were developed and reviewed with Caltrans and the FHWA. The City directed OMNI-MEANS to develop a Traffic Impact Fee Program consistent with AB 1600, to facilitate the cost of the improvements estimated at over $4 million dollars.

Town of Loomis, CA Brian Fragiao, Public Works

Director, (916) 774-5339

Fresno State University, CA Deborah Adishian-Astone

Executive Director, (559) 278-0817

Town of Loomis, CA Brian Fragiao, Public Works

Director, (916) 774-5339

City of Anderson, CA Scott Morgan, City Manager

(530) 378-6650

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State Route 101/State Route 116 Interchange Signal and Roundabout Master Planning The City of Cotati selected OMNI-MEANS to prepare preliminary geometrics and master planning documents for two intersections associated with the Route 101/116 interchange located in Cotati, CA. The process included completing a comparative analysis between traditional traffic signal improve-ments versus roundabouts and presenting the finings before the City Council. The analysis included cost and traffic operations components. Challenges re-quiring resolution included; solving driveway access issues, developing safe pedestrian access pathways, and minimizing right-of-way requirements.

City of Anderson Safe Route to School OMNI-MEANS was retained by the City of Anderson for the preparation of Plans, Specification and Estimates for the South Street Safe Route to School Project. The South Street Safe Route to School Project’s improvements begin at the western end of Anderson’s city limits and extend easterly approximately 3,000 feet along South Street to Emily Drive. The project includes street widening, drainage improvements and an off-street pedestrian facility. The South Street Safe Route to School Project was designed and constructed per the Safe Route to School Program developed by OMNI-MEANS for the City of Anderson.

Regional Fee Nexus Study & Tehachapi Circulation Study

The Southeast Kern County Regional Fee Nexus (Study) described the roadways that were projected to have deficient capacity in the future due to continued growth in local and regional travel. For these roadways, a fair share allowance of cost was determined consistent with the requirements for AB1600, so that new development would pay for their share of mitigation costs for the traffic impacts they would create. The purpose of this study was to identify the connection between new development that occurs within southeast Kern County and the need for improved roadway facilities for which Caltrans, Kern County, the City of California City, and the City of Tehachapi are the service providers. After the nexus was established, the study calculated the roadway transportation impact fees to be levied for each land use in the area of benefit based upon the proportionate share of the total facility use for each land use.

Rambouillet Road Traffic Calming Study

OMNI-MEANS performed a Traffic Calming Study for the City of Paso Robles. The purpose of this study was to determine the magnitude of the neighborhood traffic problem and to develop a traffic calming mitigation plan. The two roadway segments in southeast Paso Robles, Rambouillet Road and Nicklaus Drive, primarily serve residences and provide access to Pat Butler Elementary School. Although the speed limit on these streets is set at 25 mph, it was observed that many of the motorists travel at speeds in excess of 35 mph. Previous traffic calming including five speed undulations and three stop signs. The new traffic speed studies indicated the need to further reduce the speed of motorists with the construction of additional speed undulations on Rambouillet Road between Sleepy Hollow Road and St. Ann Drive, and along Nicklaus Drive between Gardenia Circle and Wade Drive.

City of Cotati, CA Terry Stubbings, City Manager

(707) 665-3620


(559) 378-6646

Before After

Kern Council of Governments, CA Joe Stramaglia, Senior Planner, (661) 861-2191

City of Paso Robles, CA Ditas Esperanza, P.E., Capital Projects Engineer, (805) 237-


Transportation Planning

Overview Transportation planning helps guide communities in developing healthy livable places. Large scale plan-ning projects require a blend of art and science. The complex interrelationships that exist between land use and transportation facilities must be fully under-stood, along with the reality of financial and physical constraints that often dictates the specific form of the transportation system. Wishful thinking and unrealis-tic visions can be harmful to the planning process. OMNI-MEANS has successfully guided many com-munities within California in developing transporta-tion plans that are both financially and physically feasible. Our past work and areas of expertise in-clude:

• Regional Transportation Plans • Circulation Elements • Traffic Model Development • Major Investment Studies • Capitol Improvement Programs

These important projects require close coordination with the local agency, along with consensus building with each stakeholder affected by these plans. Trans-portation planning cannot be successfully completed without community participation. The transportation system is designed for those that live in the commu-nity, and their input is invaluable.

Transportation Modeling Services OMNI-MEANS is a pioneer in the area of travel de-mand forecasting and traffic modeling services, hav-ing developed the first regional, sub-regional and Countywide models that were used by public agen-cies in the Sacramento Metropolitan area in the early 1980’s. Through the years, OMNI-MEANS has evolved a more holistic approach in meeting the needs of public agencies seeking modeling services, by actively integrating our transportation design ex-pertise and public relations experience within the traditional transportation planning process. More recently, within the past two years, OMNI-MEANS has completed the creation and development of four

Citywide traffic forecast models and is in the process of creating two sub-regional County traffic models. We also utilize the latest versions of local agency regional travel forecast models for traffic forecasting. OMNI-MEANS also has “in-house” expertise on a variety of travel demand modeling software, ranging from the to the Windows-based TP+/Viper program to TransCAD. We believe in staying cutting-edge on the technology used in the development and maintenance of traffic forecast models, having ap-plied the design software AutoCAD Map and GIS software ArcView in the creation and maintenance of traffic model networks and landuse databases. For the past twenty two years, OMNI-MEANS has been actively working to provide our services both to private and public clients. The following is a sum-mary of recent projects. For San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG), OMNI-MEANS has prepared:

• State Route 46 East Corridor Study • South County Transportation Model and

Study For the City of Paso Robles:

• Circulation Element Update, including development of a Citywide Traffic Model

• Chandler Ranch Traffic Impact Analysis For the City of Atascadero:

• Circulation Element Update, including development of a Citywide Traffic Model

• US 101/Traffic Way Project Study Report For the City of Arroyo Grande:

• Short Range Improvements for East Branch Street through the Village of Arroyo Grande

• Long Range Circulation Studies and Circulation Element Update

• Arroyo Grande Traffic Model and Study For the City of Red Bluff:

• Citywide Traffic Model • Long Range Circulation Studies

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Galt Citywide Circulation Study The City of Galt has a development pattern that resembles an hour glass shape with a freeway and railroad at its midpoint. Galt hired OMNI-MEANS to identify a circulation plan that achieves both good north-south and east-west circulation flow within the City. The City of Galt is currently dependent on State Route 99 for local cross town circulation. With pending Caltrans plans to widen the freeway that will remove many of the ramps serving the City, local circulation will significantly change. To help the City, OMNI-MEANS developed a Citywide Traffic Model to simulate current travel and project future traffic flows to identify circulation needs and plan for strategic improvements.

Atascadero Circulation Element Update The City of Atascadero retained OMNI-MEANS to develop a Citywide Traffic Model to assist in updating their Circulation Element of their General Plan. Some of the challenges in defining the Circulation Plan was the need to rely on outdated interchanges along US 101. Also, El Camino Real was another challenge in that the City needed portions of the road to function as a major thoroughfare and other portions as a downtown pedestrian friendly local street. OMNI-MEANS tested the alternative land use and circulation concepts using the Citywide traffic model to help identify plans that achieved both the land use and circulation goals and objectives of the City.

Paso Robles Circulation Element Update In a two step program, the City of Paso Robles first updated their Circulation Element based on the current General Plan Land Use Plan. For this initial effort a new Citywide Traffic Model was created using TP+ Viper software. Circulation Improvements were then identified to assure level of service policies goals were being met. With the Citywide Traffic Model in tow, the City then initiated the second step, which was to update a total of eight elements of the General Plan, including their Land Use and Housing Elements. Alternative land use, housing and circulation concepts were then studied to identify the best land use/circulation plans to serve the growing Paso Robles community.

Shasta County Interchange Study

In 1994, the Shasta County Regional Transportation Planning Agency retained OMNI-MEANS to evaluate thirteen interchanges along Interstate 5, State Route 44 and State Route 299 in Shasta County. The study included; Modeling the urbanized area for 2020 traffic demands, Determining the existing facility deficiencies (NEXUS), Identifying up to five improvement alternatives and value engineering, and Developing two alternatives to PSR level design and cost and potential “mitigation fee” programs. The project was monitored and coordinated through a Technical Advisory Committee and the project costs totaled $40.8 million. The project was completed several months ahead of schedule.

City of Galt, CA Gregg Halladay, Public Works

Director, (209) 366-7260

City of Atascadero, CA Steve Kahn, Public Works Director, (805) 470-2406

City of Paso Robles, CA John Falkenstien, City Engineer,

(805) 237-3860

Shasta County, CA Dan Little, Executive Director,

(530) 225-5661


Southside Neighborhood Revitalization Area Transportation Improvement Study This study was to quantify the existing and future transportation conditions and facility needs within the Southside Neighborhood Revitalization Area. This information provided the planning framework for the necessary transportation improvements. The transportation plan identified over $50 million in infrastructure improvements that will be required over the next thirty years. Cost estimates and financing options were identified to help fund these improvements. A citywide TP+/Viper traffic model was created to provide accurate and reliable travel projections for the planning horizon.

Mariposa County Regional Transportation Plan OMNI-MEANS, under contract to the Mariposa County Local Transportation Commission developed a countywide Year 2025 traffic model in support of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) update. The traffic model provided accurate travel estimates for determination of the County’s transportation infrastructure. These traffic projections, and infrastructure needs, were also used by the County as the basis for their Year 2003 General Plan Update.

Taft General Plan Update - GIS Support Omni-Means provided all of the GIS support during the City of Taft’s recent General Plan Update effort. Data from disparate sources were compiled to generate a comprehensive geospatial database. Parcel data was evaluated for existing land use based on the Kern County assessors use codes and verified with aerial photos and site investigation. A digital elevation model was generated from USGS data resulting in a slope constrain analysis. Land use, circulation and development constraints analysis were performed and results presented in the general plan document.

Anderson Central Business District Concept Plan The principal focus of this project studied how the City of Anderson’s Central Business District could be revitalized to encourage a more community use of the downtown, while creating linkages to other major commercial components in the City. Project responsibilities included:

• Urban Master Plan Design • Traffic Circulation Analysis • Parking Analysis • Infrastructure Analysis • Roadway Design Alternatives • Public Development Coordination

City of Red Bluff, CA Charlie Mullen, Planning Director,

(530) 527-2605 x3059

City of Mariposa, CA Jim Petropulos, Executive Director, (209) 966-5356

City of Taft, CA Casey Boukai II, GIS

Coordinator


(530) 378-6650

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Flores Avenue Industrial Area Feasibility Study The Flores Avenue planning area is envisioned to be an industrial hub for the northern end of Sacramento Valley. Omni-Means prepared the land use master plan and transportation infrastructure study for the project. Included in the design is the preservation of open space, the development of a new interchange at Interstate 5, and internal circulation plans for the proposed industrial sights. Infrastructure costs are estimated at $31 million.

Red Bluff Citywide Traffic Model OMNI-MEANS developed comprehensive citywide traffic models using TP+/Viper software. Based upon the City’s preliminary GIS files, assessors parcel database files, the City’s General Plan land use and zoning designations, OMNI-MEANS developed Year 2010, 2020 and 2030 traffic models. The traffic models were developed in support of the Southside Neighborhood Revitalization Area Transportation Improvement Study. Accurate traffic volume forecasts were critical in defining key transportation infrastructure within the study area. These citywide traffic models provide the City with a sophisticated tool for planning both current and future transportation facilities.

Glenn County Regional Transportation Plan Update Under contract to Glenn County Transportation Commission (GCTC), OMNI-MEANS completed the update to the County’s Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) in 2001. This was a major update of the adopted 1992 (re-certified 1994) RTP. The document was revised to contain a Policy, Action and Financial Element, and reference environmental and air quality documentation to conform to the States Regional Transportation Guidelines (12/1999). The completed RTP was adopted by the GCTC governing board, submitted to Caltrans, and accepted by the California Transportation Commission. This is a twenty year plan that serves as the basis for the Regional Transportation Improvement Program and the Federal Transportation Improvement Program.

Caldwell Avenue Corridor Improvement Study MIS This alignment study process evaluated several transportation alternative solutions, including the following recommended improvements:

• Seven miles of new roadway alignment • Fourteen miles of roadway intersection improvements • Modifications to State Route 99/Caldwell Avenue Interchange • Park and Ride lots • Transit pull outs and shelters • Three community workshops • Citizen Technical Committee • Project Newsletters

Tehama County, CA George Robson, Planning Director, (530) 527-22o0

City of Red Bluff, CA Charlie Mullen, Planning

Director, (530) 527-2605 x3059

Glenn County, CA Doug Holvik, Chief Deputy Director, (530) 934-6530

Tulare County, CA Ted Smalley, Asst. Executive

Director, (559) 733-6653 x4885


Turlock Citywide Traffic Model In 1996, as a part of the Christoffersen Parkway Alignment Study , OMNI-MEANS updated a MINUTP traffic model by reconfiguring the traffic zones to better coincide with available existing and future land use data, including Census Tract information, SAAG (now, StanCOG) forecast data and City GIS data. In 2003, as a part of an expanded Specific Plan process for the Westside Industrial Area, Northeast Area, OMNI-MEANS once again updated the Citywide Traffic Model, this time using TP+ Viper software and updated GIS land use and circulation data. With their updated Citywide Traffic model the City is now embarking on specific planning for the southeast area.

Shasta Lake Central Business District This project identified specific goals and strategies to effect beneficial change for the physical and economic development of the Shasta Dam Boulevard Area. Work included:

• Existing land use analysis • Circulation, Parking, Infrastructure and Architectural analysis • Circulation concept planning • Goals and Strategies • Eight community workshops and public hearings

State Route 299 Sacramento River Crossing MIS The Major Investment Study (MIS) involved a tiered approach to screening nineteen conceptual alternatives, including Bridge widening/new river crossing, Exclusive transit ramp, and TSM/TDM.

The screening process was designed to evaluate the concepts for both quantitative and qualitative perspectives. The factors included mobility, environmental and community impacts, capital costs, air quality, cost effectiveness, etc. The process was conducted with a high level of public involvement with four workshops, a citizens Technical Committee, Policy Committee, live cable TV call-in and project newsletters. Project costs totaled $24 million.

Mariposa County Regional Traffic Model Update OMNI-MEANS, under contract to the Mariposa County Local Transportation Commission completed a comprehensive update of the County’s traffic model. An existing conditions model was calibrated to field counts, and formed the initial step in creating the Year 2025 model. Working closely with County Planning Department staff, OMNI-MEANS compiled Year 2025 land use projects used as the basis for creating updated Traffic Area Zone data. OMNI-MEANS used these models to prepare an update to the County’s Regional Transportation Plan. These models also supported the County’s comprehensive 2003 General Plan Update.

City of Turlock, CA Mike Pitcock, P.E., City Engineer

(209) 668-5520

City of Shasta Lake, CA City Manager, 530-275-7400

Shasta County, CA Dan Little, Executive Director,

(530) 225-5661

City of Mariposa, CA Jim Petropulos, Executive Director, (209) 966-5356

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City of Turlock, CA Mike Pitcock, P.E., City

Engineer (209) 668-5520

Sunset West Master Planned Community The Sunset West Master Planned Community is a 900 acre mixed use project consisting of residential, office, commercial, industrial, and public facilities. Omni-Means was involved with the project from its inception and helped to coordinate five different property owners groups, and Capital Financing Districts. Omni-Means services included:

• Overall project management • Preparation of the Specific Plan Document • Transportation engineering support • Engineering design • Assisted in Capital Finance District preparation • Entitlement processing

Christoffersen Parkway The challenge presented with this alternatives design project was to develop an impartial, objective procedure to quantify advantages and disadvantages associated with each alignment. The procedure had to be flexible to allow for community and local agency input. A matrix analysis was developed to accomplish these goals. Through the use of the matrix, the alternative alignments were compared and ranked in relation to each other, which allowed for identification of a preferred alternative. The final step was to develop the right of way plan line, including the intersection designs for the preferred alternative.

Rocklin Road Interchange Landscape This project includes the preparation of a landscape master plan for the freeway interchange located at Rocklin Road and Interstate 80. Omni-Means is coordinating the project including the preparation of:

• Site Inventory and Analysis • Design Studies for Entry Monumentation • Plant Palette • Landscape Master Plan • Coordination with Caltrans • Presentations to the City Steering Committee

Oroville Downtown Redevelopment Plan

The process for this project took approximately three years to complete. The project encompassed sixteen blocks of the old downtown core with fourteen structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Project costs totaled $2 million. The work included; A street planting program, Pedestrian circulation system planning, Parking resources planning, Street improvement planning, Plans, Specifications and Estimates, Traffic signal modifications, and Construction administration.

City of Rocklin, CA Carlos Urrutia, City Manager

(916) 625-5560

City of Rocklin, CA Larry Wing, City Manager,

(916) 625-5145

City of Oroville, CA


Traffic Signal, Roadway Lighting, Signing/ Striping Design

Traffic signal/street lighting design and signal timing has been an integral specialty of OMNI-MEANS for over the past two decades. We have successfully completed large traffic signal/timing projects throughout the state, both on time and on budget. Our experience includes small and large-scale projects with construction costs ranging from $150,000 to $750,000. Over the last five years, OMNI-MEANS has prepared plans, specifications, and cost estimates for more than ninety traffic signal installations. These designs have included Type 90, Type 170 and Type 2070 Controllers with system capabilities ranging from independent actuated and fixed time operation, to time-based coordi-nation to computer master/interconnected systems. These projects have included preliminary impact and signal warrants evaluation, traffic engineering studies, design and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates, project bidding services, contract manage-ment, and construction inspections. Our clients have included, local and state agencies, as will as private developers, requiring our work to conform to various local, state, and national standards. Each traffic signal project is assigned a Principal-in-Charge, Project Manager, Project Engineer, and De-signer. Close coordination with the primary local agency, and all other affected agencies and utilities is maintained on a daily basis. A detailed checklist sys-

tem is employed to insure that all safety and design aspects of the project are completed, by the Project Engineer or Designer. All of our traffic signal design plans are designed and completed in the most recent version of AutoCAD Software. Base plans are prepared to scale using as-built plans and topographic survey data. We also maintain in-house surveying capabilities that facili-tate the accuracy and completeness of our traffic signal based plans. Signal design plans are prepared using standard sym-bol libraries to facilitate ease of review and compre-hension. We are thoroughly familiar with both Cal-trans imperial and metric standards. In addition, we strive to prepare plans that meet, or exceed, local agency standards, and plan sheet formats. Over the past several years, we have developed strong working relationships with numerous local agencies, and Caltrans. Our long-standing experi-ence and reputation in completing complicated traf-fic signal design/timing projects, makes OMNI-MEANS especially qualified to complete signal de-signs.

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El Camino Real Traffic Synchronization OMNI-MEANS completed the PS&E for a traffic signal interconnect conduit, and a traffic signal controller cabinet upgrades for the coordination of signals on El Camino Real in Atascadero. Control of the signal systems was provided via a traffic signal central control unit in the Public Works Department. The project included:

• Incorporate into Caltrans signal system • Three time-of-day timing plans • 3,440 feet of interconnect conduit and cable • Bitrans QuickNet IVControl Center • Dedicated PC for Control Center • Two separate coordinated signal systems

Henderson Avenue HES Project The City of Porterville was successful in obtaining the HES funding for roadway lighting on a two-mile section of Henderson Avenue. OMNI-MEANS, working closely with the City and Southern California Edison, prepared a detailed roadway lighting design, including:

• City’s aerial and planometric basemaps • Placement of poles on property lines • Multiple service points • Field review of existing wood pole mounted luminairs

One new traffic signal design, and one traffic signal modification design was included in this project.

Olive Avenue Signal Coordination Project The City of Porterville and OMNI-MEANS prepared coordinated signal timing plans for nine intersections along Olive Avenue. In addition, new traffic signal plans were completed at four intersections, (two of these on Olive Avenue). Three time-of-day timing plans were prepared for the time-based coordinated signal system. OMNI-MEANS in conjunction with the City, expedited signal plans at a critical location adjacent to an elementary school to provide safe pedestrian controls. State Route 65 ramp intersections, controlled by Caltrans, were coordinated with the City owned signals, with OMNI-MEANS facilitating both City, and Caltrans reviews.

City of Atascadero, CA Steve Kahn, Public Works Director, (805) 461-5020

City of Porterville, CA Baldomero Rodriguez, Public

Works Director, (559) 782-7462

City of Porterville, CA Baldomero Rodriguez, Public

Works Director, (559) 782-7462

City of Manteca, CA Dave Vickers, Transportation

Analyst, (209) 239-8460

Tidewater Bikeway Traffic Signal Project Working for the City of Manteca, OMNI-MEANS completed the design of three traffic signal systems to provide signalized control of three critical bikeway/arterial crossings. The designs included the following features:

• RxR preemption • RxR track conduit crossings • Coordination with Union Pacific Railroad • Antique signal and lighting poles • “Countdown” pedestrian signals


Interstate 5/Ball’s Ferry Road Signal Designs The Interstate 5/Ball’s Ferry Road traffic signal project involved signalization of two Interstate 5 Ramp intersections, and one adjacent intersection concurrent with widening of Ball’s Ferry Road. The signal designs were completed to Caltrans Metric standards. OMNI-MEANS managed the project, and provided coordination with both Caltrans and the City of Anderson.

State Route 99/West Main Street Traffic Signal The State Route 99/West Main Street Traffic Signal Project involved signalization of two State Route 99 Ramp intersections and two adjacent City intersections, concurrent with the interchange widening, was completed by OMNI-MEANS. Design features included:

• Staggered left-turn pocket storage • Extensive re-striping of West Main Street • Interconnect design • Advanced flashing beacons • Highway and bridge lighting

National Drive Traffic Signalization Project

Under contract to JB Management, OMNI-MEANS completed two traffic signal designs on National Drive, at W. Market Street and Del Paso Boulevard. These signals incorporated Sacramento County’s latest signal design standards including:

• Street name sign mast arms • Audible pedestrian signals • LED vehicle and signal indications • Reconstruction of existing curb returns • Extensive roadway restriping

OMNI-MEANS facilitated the design review through the County, to satisfy all concerns prior to final signatures.

Douglas Boulevard/Sierra College Boulevard Traffic Signal Designs Working for Granite Bay Business Park, OMNI-MEANS completed traffic signal modification plans as part of the development’s off-site improvement requirements. One major traffic signal modification design, and one new signal design were completed, including:

• Signal interconnect • Future widening pole location scheme • Multi agency reviews

City of Anderson, CA Richard Barchus, Public Works

Director, (530) 378-6640

Sacramento County, CA Pat Carpenter, Senior Civil Engineer, (916) 874-6291

City of Roseville, CA, Civil Engineer, (916) 746-1300

City of Turlock, CA Roger Fall, Traffic Engineer

(209) 668-5520

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State Route 12 Traffic Signals Under contract to Flying J, OMNI-MEANS prepared improvement plans along State Route 12, including signalization of two Interstate 5 ramp intersections, and Star Street. The signal designs were completed to Caltrans Metric standards, and included interconnect, advanced flashing beacons, and highway lighting. OMNI-MEANS managed the project, providing coordination between Caltrans, San Joaquin County, and Flying J.

State Route 99/Lander Avenue Traffic Signal Project The State Route 99/Lander Avenue traffic signal project involved signalization of two State Route 99 Ramp intersections, concurrent with the interchange widening, was completed by OMNI-MEANS. The signal designs were completed to Caltrans Metric standards, and included:

• Interconnect • Advanced flashing beacons • Highway lighting

State Route 99/Monte Vista Avenue Traffic Signals The State Route 99/Monte Vista Avenue traffic signal designs involved signalization of two State Route 99 Ramp intersections and one adjacent City intersection, concurrent with the interchange widening, was also completed by OMNI-MEANS. Design features included:

• Special order signal poles (70 foot mast arms) • Advanced flashing beacons • Highway and bridge lighting • Interconnect design

OMNI-MEANS provided the day-to-day management with Caltrans and other agencies such as PG&E.

Geer Road/Downtown Signal Improvement OMNI-MEANS working for the City of Turlock prepared traffic signal modification, signal interconnect plans, and coordinated signal timing plans for two separate signal systems along primary travel routes. The project included several unique design features including; Three time-of-day coordinated timing plans, Retrofitting of existing signal equipment, Repainting of signal equipment, Placement of red LEDs, Specialized overlap phasing, and 3,600 linear feet of interconnect. The design was completed within 90 days, and was constructed without change orders.

San Joaquin County, CA Clint Gregory, Branch Chief,

Caltrans, (209) 948-7449


(209) 668-5520


(209) 668-5520


(209) 668-5520


Geer Road Downtown Signal Improvements & PS&E OMNI-MEANS worked under a very tight time schedule to prepare plans and specifications for the upgrade of sixteen intersections in the City of Turlock. Project construction costs totaled $664,500. The work included the preparation of detailed plans for:

• Interconnect conduits • Controller upgrades • Retrofitted red LEDs • Emergency vehicle preemption • Modified signal phasing/signal timing • Re-striping

Second Avenue Realignment and Traffic Signal Design OMNI-MEANS, in cooperation with the City of Sacramento Architecture and Engineering Division, prepared a PS&E for the realignment of Second Avenue on the campus of the University of California Medical Center. This $700,000 construction project was the first phase of a three-phase project that beautified the Stockton Boulevard corridor from Second Avenue to T Street. The project included the installation of median and frontage landscaping, textured crosswalks and traffic signal improvements. OMNI-MEANS also developed a special utility relocation spreadsheet to aid in the disposition and cost impact to the project by effected utilities.

Sierra County Striping Plan Sierra County Department of Public Works retained OMNI-MEANS to prepare a striping plan for 196 miles of County maintained roads. A County-wide survey was performed using a vehicle mounted linear distance device and GPS along with a laptop PC to collect striping and pavement marking data. The survey data was then linked to features using AutoCAD Map. The base map was developed from many sources of digital and hardcopy data. Each road segment was analyzed for safety, striping and pavement markings specified to eliminated hazardous conditions. The final products were a countywide plan book, quantities, specifications and the prioritization for striping all county maintained roads.

Two Way Couplet Conversion The City of Fresno retained OMNI-MEANS to determine the capital needs associated with the conversion of an existing one-way couplet into a pair of two-way streets in the exclusive Tower District of Fresno. The Conceptual Design Study for the conversion of this one-way couplet, focused on an analysis of peak hour traffic conditions including:

• Traffic control • Lane configuration • Dedicated left-turn lane requirements • Left-turn vehicular storage requirements • Traffic signal modification requirements


(209) 668-5520

City of Sacramento, CA Tom Rush, Manager, UCDMC,

(916) 734-3811

Sierra County, CA

City of Fresno, CA Ray Jarvis, Civil Engineer

(559) 621-8663

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The Right People Make the Difference Many firms spend a lot of money encouraging people to be creative, while creating policies and procedures that tacitly ensure just the opposite. Over the years, OMNI-MEANS has attracted tal-ented professionals with a very wide range of ex-perience and talent. At OMNI-MEANS, we pride ourselves on hiring people at all levels that can and will, think outside of the box, take risks where appropriate, and make decisions. We are most proud that the av-erage tenure of our staff of fifty plus professionals, is more than 7.5 years with the firm. This kind of loyalty provides seamless coordination during the project development, which benefits the client in many ways. The project manager for this project will be Paul J. Miller. Your project will require a "Team" with a wide variety of specialized talents; we will assemble and offer such a "Team", complimenting our staff members with experts in the necessary, related fields. For your project, staff discipline will come from the list below. Brief resumes can be found on the following pages.

Principal-in-Charge H. Ross Ainsworth, P.E. Project Manager Paul J. Miller Quality Control/Assurance Martin R. Inouye Project Engineering Dawn C. Penman, P.E.

6 - Project Team Drafting/Graphic Technician Elizabeth Morris Traffic Signals Lisa M. Wallis, T.E. Traffic Engineering Kamesh Vedula, E.I.T. Transportation Planning Andrew K. Lee, E.I.T. Mahesh Sukumar, E.I.T.


California Project Experience • Roseville Galleria Expansion - Roseville • SR 132/Bird Road Truck Simulation Project - San Joaquin

County • I-5/Ball's Ferry Road Interchange Traffic Simulation Study

- Anderson • Geer Road/Downtown Traffic Signal Coordination Project

- Turlock • Olive Avenue Traffic Signal Coordination Project - Porter-

ville • Henderson Avenue Traffic Signal Coordination

Project - Porterville • El Camino Real Traffic Synchronization Project - Atasca-

dero • Citywide Red Light Detection & Emergency Vehicle Mas-

ter Plan - Porterville • Two-Way Couplet Conversion Study - Fresno • Southside Neighborhood Revitalization Area

Transportation Improvement Study - Red Bluff

Paul J. Miller PROJECT MANAGER As a Project Manager at OMNI-MEANS, Mr. Miller has worked on numerous large scale transportation planning projects within his 20 year career. This experience includes re-gional circulation studies, traffic impact fee determination and adoption, traffic opera-tions analyses, transportation demand mod-eling, traffic flow computer micro-simulation, signal design and transportation demand management studies. Mr. Miller is responsible for project management, quality control, public presentation, staff scheduling, agency coordination, report preparation and technical analyses oversight. He Holds a BA in Business Administration from CSU, Fullerton and has related course work from Institute of Transportation Studies He is a member of ITE and APA.

California Project Experience • Eleventh Street Special Plan - San Joaquin County • Betty Drive/Avenue 312 Realignment and Improvement

Project, PS&E - Tulare County • I-80/Rocklin Road Interchange Landscape - Rocklin • I-5/Deschutes Road Roundabout Planning - Anderson • I-80/Sierra College Boulevard Interchange PSR, PS&E

and PA/ED - Rocklin • Mooney Boulevard Intersection Safety & Capacity

Improvements - Visalia • Southeast Rocklin Road Improvements PSR/PR/PS&E -

Rocklin • Union Road/Golden Hill Road Preliminary

Roundabout Geometrics - Paso Robles • Caldwell Avenue Major Investment Study - Tulare

County • SR 46 Corridor Study - Kern County • Shasta County Interchange Study - Shasta County • West Ming Roundabout Specific Plan - Bakersfield • Road 108 Widening PA/ED - Tulare County • SR 46 East Corridor Study - San Luis Obispo County • West Connector Road PA/ED - Trinity County • Traffic Claming Program Development - Paso Robles

H. Ross Ainsworth, P.E. PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE Mr. Ainsworth is Principal-in-Charge respon-sible for managing client relations; respond-ing to project scheduling, cost control, tech-nical analysis, and overall production quality issues. His experience within both the public and private sectors provides the ability to serve as a liaison with government review agencies and as a representative at public workshops, open houses, and presentations on behalf of the firm’s clients. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Uni-versity of Southern California and a ME in Transportation Engineering from Pennsyl-vania State University. He is a registered Civil Engineer in California, Nevada, and Oregon and a Traffic Engineer in California. He is a member of the APWA and ITE.

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California Project Experience • SR 132/Bird Road Interchange PSR and PS&E – San

Joaquin County • SR 12/Thornton Road Interchange - San Joaquin County • SR 120/Vasconcellos Interim & Ultimate Traffic Signal -

Manteca • SR 65/Blue Oaks Boulevard Interchange PS&E - Rocklin • Interstate 80/Sierra College Boulevard Interchange PSR,

PS&E and PA/ED - Rocklin • Blackstone and Bullard Avenue Intersection Widening

and Signalization – Fresno • Airport Road/SR 44 Traffic Signal - Redding • Blue Oak Mobile Capital Traffic Signal - Rocklin • Westfield Galleria Traffic Control Plans - Roseville • Anderson Wal-Mart Traffic Signal - Anderson • Blackstone/Bullard Traffic Signal - Fresno • North Avenue Traffic Signals Design - Fresno • Liberty Plaza Traffic Signal - Red Bluff • Grand/Halcyon Traffic Signal - Arroyo Grande • Park Crossing Traffic Signal - Fairfield • Ben Maddox Way Traffic Signal Modification - Visalia • SaveMart Traffic Signal Signs - Fresno

Dawn C. Penman, P.E. PROJECT ENGINEER Ms. Penman is a licensed Civil Engineer and works on a variety of civil and traffic engi-neering projects from Northern to Southern California. Ms. Penman is typically responsi-ble for the design and preparation of PS&E’s for traffic signal projects. She coordinates with Caltrans, agencies, utility companies, clients, contractors, and staff. She utilizes AutoCAD, Traffix and Synchro software for these transportation and traffic engineering projects. Her project experience includes in-terchange, roadway, traffic signal, and site development projects. She holds a BS in Civil Engineering from CSU, Sacramento. She is a registered Civil Engineer in California.

California Project Experience • Chandler Ranch Specific Plan and EIR - Paso Robles • Northwest Triangle Specific Plan, Community Facilities

District, and EIR - Turlock • Fairway Oaks Traffic Impact Study - Galt • Citywide Capital Facilities Fee Update - Modesto • Galt Citywide Capital Improvement Program &

Traffic Impact Fee Update - Galt • Grantland Bypass & Grade Separation Nexus Fee Study -

Fresno • Southeast Kern County Traffic Impact Fee - Kern • River Rock Casino & Resort Master Plan - Sonoma • Turlock Citywide Traffic Model Update & Westside

Specific Plan - Turlock • Atascadero Citywide Traffic Model and Circulation

Element Update - Atascadero • Templeton Area Traffic Modeling - San Luis Obispo • Citywide Traffic Model and Circulation Element

Update - Grover Beach • SR 65/Blue Oaks Interchange PSR, PR & PS&E - Rocklin • SR 99/Monte Vista Ave Interchange PSR - Turlock • SR 99/Central Galt Interchange PSR & PA/ED - Galt • SR 132/Bird Road PSR, PR, & PS&E – San Joaquin County

Martin R. Inouye QUALITY CONTROL Mr. Inouye will serves as Quality Control for transportation and site development planning projects. Mr. Inouye has more than twenty-five years of experience in the disciplines of planning and transportation engineering. He is responsible for the ad-ministration and quality control of projects. Mr. Inouye is a specialist in the Caltrans project approval process from PSR to PS&E. His project experience includes Specific Planning, General Plan Circulation Element Preparation, Modeling, Traffic Studies, Parking Analysis, Bikeway Planning, Nexus Fee Studies and Public Presentations. He holds a BS in Environmental Planning and Management from the University of California, Davis and a Masters of Urban & Regional Planning CSU San Jose. He is a member of ITE.


California Project Experience • Olive Avenue and Mathew Street Traffic Signal

Improvements - Porterville • Mooney Boulevard Traffic Signals - Visalia • Stockdale Ranch Specific Plan - Bakersfield • North Avenue and Cedar Avenue Traffic Signal

Improvements - Fresno • Sierra Vista Estates Signing and Pavement

Delineation - Lindsay • Fresno State East Campus Parking Study - Fresno • SR 198/Lovers Lane Improvement Study - Visalia • Campus Pointe Environmental Impact Report - Fresno • Lindsay Roundabout Feasibility Study - Lindsay • Fancher Creek Roundabout and Fancher Creek

Transportation Access & Circulation Study - Fresno • School Zones Hazard Elimination Safety Project - Fresno • Woodward Avenue Illuminated Pedestrian

Crosswalk and Traffic Signal - Manteca • Ming Avenue Traffic Signal Improvement

Project - Bakersfield • Buena Vista Rd Traffic Signal Improvement - Bakersfield • Fresno Traffic Signal Plan Reviews - Multiple locations

Lisa M. Wallis, T.E. TRAFFIC SIGNAL Ms. Wallis is a Project Manager/Traffic Engi-neer in OMNI-MEANS Visalia office. Ms. Wallis has over 15 years experience in traffic engineering design, operations, analyses and management with both the public and pri-vate sectors. Her day-to-day duties include quality control, staff coordination, client co-ordination, construction document prepara-tion, and project design. Her technical ex-pertise is in the design of traffic signals, road-way lighting, sign illumination, ramp meter-ing, interconnect and traffic operation sys-tems, traffic handling, temporary systems for stage construction, signing, pavement de-lineation, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities. She holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of the Pacific in Stockton. She is a registered Traffic Engineer in California. She is a member of ITE.

California Project Experience • I-80/Sierra College Boulevard Widening - Rocklin • Sierra College Center - Rocklin • GB Ventures Office Rocklin - Rocklin • Sycamore Terrace - Sacramento • Ashton Parc Apartments - Sacramento (Natomas) • Roseville Galleria Traffic Study - Roseville • Save-Mart Center - Fresno • Grover Beach Traffic Study - Grover Beach • Sanderson Subdivision Traffic Impact Study - Anderson • Casino Master Plan Traffic Impact Study - Colusa • Ukiah Citywide Circulation Update - Ukiah • Anderson Wal-Mart - Anderson • Galt Citywide Circulation Element Update - Galt • Robbins Point Commercial Rezone Traffic - Elk Grove • Cobblestone Business Park Traffic Impact - Redding • Sierra College/Indigo Traffic Signal - Rocklin • A.G. Spanos Traffic Signal - Stockton • Southside Neighborhood Revitalization Study - Red Bluff • Anderson Wal-Mart - Anderson • Magnussen Property Traffic Study - Placer County

Elizabeth Morris DRAFTING/GRAPHIC TECHNICIAN Ms. Morris works for OMNI-MEANS provid-ing Technical Support on various projects. She has over five years experience providing technical and drafting support on a variety of Transportation Planning, Traffic Signal De-sign, and Civil engineering projects. She has taken courses in Electronic Drafting (Completion Certificate) at West Valley Oc-cupational Center, Woodland Hills, Survey-ing class (Descriptive Geometrics) at Sierra College in Rocklin, CAD Classes at American River College in Sacramento, and Mechani-cal Drawing at Valley College in Van Nuys.

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California Project Experience • State Route 46 East/Airport Road Connection Project

Study Report - Paso Robles • Northwest Triangle Traffic Impact Study Update - Turlock • General Plan Update and Traffic Model Update - Galt • Country Club Plaza Parking Study - Sacramento • American Canyon Traffic Model - American Canyon • Brisco Road Mixed Use Development Traffic Impact

Study - Arroyo Grande • Chandler Ranch Area Specific Plan Traffic Impact

Study- Paso Robles • Hampton Inn Traffic Impact Study - Arroyo Grande • River Rock Casino Traffic Impact Study - Napa • Morgan Ranch Traffic Impact Study - Turlock • South County Nipomo Traffic Model Update -

San Luis Obispo County • Del Webb Tehama Traffic Impact Analysis - Tehama • Nestle Waters North America Water Bottling

Plant - Siskiyou County • Sutter Amador Hospital Expansion TIS - Jackson

Andrew K. Lee, T.E. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING Mr. Lee is a Traffic Engineer with a focus on traffic impact studies and traffic planning. He utilizes the latest in traffic operations software (Synchro, Sim-Traffic, Traffix, HCS-2000, and Vissim) and other engineering and planning software (TP+/Viper, ArcMap, AutoCAD). He is typically responsible for design and preparation of traffic planning stud-ies, traffic modeling, report and graphic prepara-tion, document quality control, and project liaison with clients/consultants for circulation studies, traf-fic modeling, fee studies, traffic operations analy-ses, and traffic simulation. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Cali-fornia Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and has participated in Graduate Studies for Civil Engineering at the University of California in Davis. He is a registered Traf-fic Engineer in California, He is a member of ITE.

California Project Experience • West Ridge Traffic Impact Study - Redding • Chico Wal-Mart Traffic Impact Study - Chico • Fiddler Green EIR Traffic Impact Study - Auburn • I-5/Deschutes Road Project Study Report - Anderson • Butte Woods Traffic Impact Study - Oroville • Shasta Gravel Traffic Impact Study - Shasta County • Simmerhorn Road Realignment - Galt • Rocklin Retail Circulation Study - Rocklin • Southern Area Study Traffic Impact Analysis - Shasta

County • Galleria Mall Expansion Traffic Study - Roseville • Red Bluff Wal-Mart Traffic Impact Study - Red Bluff • Lakeside Avenues Subdivision Traffic Impact

Study - Redding • Traffic Model Update - Arroyo Grande • State Route 99/Central Galt Interchange PSR, Traffic

Operations Analysis - Galt • Willows Wal-Mart Traffic Impact Study - Willows • Lincoln Gateway Traffic Impact Study - Lincoln • State Route 132/Bird Road Project Study Report -

San-Joaquin County • Del Webb Tehama Traffic Impact Analysis - Tehama

Kamesh Vedula, E.I.T. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

Mr. Vedula is a Traffic Engineer with a focus on preparing traffic studies utilizing the latest in traffic operations technologies (Synchro, SimTraffic, Traffix, TransCAD, and Viper, etc.), creating traffic graphics, report prepara-tion, document quality control for the design and preparation of traffic impact studies, traf-fic modeling utilizing state of art tools and computer simulation. His experience in-cludes roundabout analysis and simulation, realignment studies, site circulation and ac-cess studies, and traffic analysis for projects. He was involved in several roundabout pro-jects as a graduate research assistant at Kansas State University. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Na-garjuna University in INDIA and a MS in Transportation from Kansas State University. He is a registered EIT in Ohio.


California Project Experience • Lake County Traffic Impact Fee Study - Lake County • Mercy San Juan Medical Center Traffic Impact Study -

Sacramento County • Lincoln Wyandotte Signal Control and Warrant

Analysis - Oroville • Javani Estates near Bradshaw Road/Gerber Road

Intersection - Sacramento County • Tuscan Villas Subdivision residential - Redding • North East Tuolumne Master Plan - Turlock • Park Villas Traffic Impact Study - Turlock • Los Olivos and Ceraolos Subdivisions Traffic Impact

Studies - Oroville • Red Bluff Intersection Safety Study - Red Bluff

Mahesh Sukumar, E.I.T. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING Mr. Sukumar is primarily responsibilities in-volve computer modeling using Synchro and Traffix, for performing analysis, design, and preparation for traffic impact studies, trans-portation Master Plans, and traffic signal im-provements. His duties include interacting with private and public sector clients, drafting of reports, creation and manipulation of drawings and graphical outputs, field surveys for performing traffic counts, and providing recommendations for traffic circulation im-provements. He has been involved in several projects involving travel demand forecasting and transportation modeling. Besides traffic engineering, He also possesses some back-ground in GIS and digital mapping applica-tions. He holds a MS in Civil Engineering from Ohio State University. He is a registered EIT.

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7 - Project Management Process The following information outlines the key responsi-bilities that a project manager will be exposed to at OMNI-MEANS. To that end, we Project Managers are well versed in the following items. Communication During the life of the project, communication by any and all means is the key to success. Management requires a tremendous amount of information to be gathered, monitored, compiled, disseminated, and reported. Communication has now taken the form of meetings, letters, e-mails, faxes, and telephone calls. Project Dates When a project is approved by the clients to be de-signed or constructed, a letting date is set. From that date, milestones are set for each task of the project. As the project advances, it is watched closely so that the items are completed within the allotted funds. Project Scheduling Project schedules are developed to identify critical path tasks and resource requirements. On a weekly basis, progress is evaluated and resources are allo-cated on a task basis. Peer review of project deliver-ables is performed at project milestones. OMNI-MEANS has the internal tools and control required to ensure that a schedule is met. We also have a proven track record of meeting the project schedule. Project Correspondence Numerous documents are generated during the course of a project. Each document passes through the project manager several times. To keep this from becoming a time consuming and laborious process, electronic templates have been created. All correspondence identifies the project name and number. A copy of all correspondence is kept as an electronic file, as well as a hard copy. With the vol-ume of correspondence that is generated, this proc-ess saves time and money. OMNI-MEANS uses both our project manager sys-tem and the Procedures Manual for Project Manage-ment. We have extensive experience in working with; public and private utility companies, clients and Regulatory Agencies on behalf of our clients. Many of our project’s are constructed without con-tract change orders and completed both on-schedule and within budget.

Project Management is a term that is common in our industries, and uncommon in its implementation. Organization, consistency, and communication are the keys to effective Project Management. It is a critical element to successful projects in the United States. OMNI-MEANS project management process brings the term to reality. OMNI-MEANS has developed a “Procedures Man-ual” in order to assure our staff understands the re-quirements and responsibilities of project manage-ment. This manual was developed internally and sets the standards and design procedure requirements for all projects independent of their size. By using this tool, we are able to maintain an organized, consistent method for Project Management. This tool helps us to deliver projects efficiently and to help build relationships amongst all parties in-volved. We have received several compliments re-garding our company Procedures Manual. These compliments are in part due to our use of the inno-vative solutions that we have developed. At OMNI-MEANS, many projects require the talents of a diverse team of employees in order to complete the job. As the name describes, the Project Man-ager’s main function is to manage the many aspects of the project in order to deliver the job successfully in accordance with the terms of the contract during the life of a project. It is his/her responsibility to pre-pare (or be involved in) the preparation of the scope of services, act as a communication liaison, schedule the appropriate staff, manage the day-to-day items, trouble-shoot problems, and keep the project on schedule and within budget.


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