Canyon Del Rey Boulevard (SR 218) Corridor Study:

1. AUTHORIZE staff to publish a Request for Proposals for the Canyon Del Rey Boulevard (SR 218) Corridor Study, subject to review and approval of Agency counsel; and 
2. APPROVE the use of up to $133,800 in planning funds budgeted to this purpose. 

TAMC received a Caltrans Strategic Partnerships Planning grant to develop a corridor improvement plan for Canyon Del Rey Boulevard (State Route 218). The Corridor Study will gather data, conduct a technical traffic forecast analysis, and utilize public input to identify a set of complete streets, stormwater drainage, active transportation, and environmental and wildlife preservation improvements for the 2.85-mile regionally-significant corridor that connects SR 1 to SR 68 through the cities of Seaside, Del Rey Oaks, and Monterey. The multimodal improvements that will be included in the Study are vital, as land uses along the corridor are diverse ranging from commercial retail, recreational to residential. The ultimate goal of the Corridor Study will be to create a more “complete” corridor — one that works better for different forms of transportation and for people of all ages and abilities. 

TAMC is the responsible for procuring consultant services, leading the study's delivery, coordinating partnership involvement, conducting public outreach and administering the Caltrans grant. The study's scope was developed in coordination with key stakeholders: Caltrans and the cities of Del Rey Oaks and Seaside. The study's area includes the entire Canyon Del Rey Boulevard corridor from SR 68 to SR 1. Consultant assistance is required to complete key tasks of this Corridor Study's Scope of Work (attached), which include:

• Document existing conditions and plans governing improvements in the project area
• Analyze bicycle and pedestrian needs and confirm infrastructure gaps
• Engage local residents and regional partners in the study process
• Collect the data and identify travel time trends, key locations, and traffic volumes to analyze how traffic in this key transportation corridor impacts safety, operations, maintenance, planning, funding, and project prioritization
• Recommend conceptual designs for complete street improvements underground utility improvements, including “Green Street” improvements if feasible.
• Recommend priorities and phasing for implementing improvements.
• Identify potential fund sources for implementation.

Based on review of the proposals and interviews with the most qualified candidates, TAMC staff will meet with the most qualified consultant or consultant team to negotiate a final scope of work and fee schedule for the Plan. Upon completion of negotiations, the consultant or consultant team will be recommended to the TAMC Board of Directors for final selection and contract approval. 

The proposed schedule for the Request for Proposals is as follows: