LTC 115-2003 CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Office of the City Manager
Letter to Commission No.
To:
From:
Subject:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~. ~
City Manager
EVALUATION OF RAPID TRANSIT OPTIONS (BAY LINK)
Date: May 13, 2003
I am forwarding the attached final subject scope of services and the projected project
schedule for your review and comments. The additions to the original scope of services are
underlined and the deletions crossed over. Adjustments to the scope of services were
made during our discussions with HDR and to better achieve the objectives directed bythe
Commission.
Because of the short timeframe available to accomplish the work; I have negotiated the
contract with HDR based on the attached scope of services. The price to complete this
work is $159,957. Our negotiations reduced the price from the original price of $179,430.
We expect to proceed with this work expeditiously but may still have some ability to refine
or amend the agreement to capture any issues or concerns expressed bythe Commission.
If you have any comments, please provide them to me as soon as possible but no later
than Thursday, May 15, 2003.
c: Robert C. Middaugh, Assistant City Manager
Fred H. Beckmann, Director of Public Works
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City of Miami Beach
Evaluation of Rapid Transit Options
Scope of Work- Phase I
Underlined are additions; crossed over are deletions
Explain the significance of rapid transit to Miami Beach in addressing growth and
traffic congestion issues in light of known and imminent development in the
community.
Review and comment on study accuracy and completeness of the Bay Link Draft
Environmental Impact Study (DEIS) dated October, 2002.
Study and contrast in generic terms and also specifically to the conditions of
Miami Beach the advantages and disadvantages of the following system modes
(technology): bus, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) or other
variations (i.e. Trackless Trolley, etc.), develop data beyond the DEIS, if
necessary, to support a full explanation of the different transit modes. Examine
route options including, but not limited to those addressed in the DEIS.
Comparison should include the effectiveness of each transit mode and their
projected passenger capture rates within Miami Beach; consultant will rely on
data supplied by the City and on the data and analysis produced for the DEIS,
rather than creating new data or models. E, amtua~ Summarize order-of-magnitude
toha44ife-eg~ cost for bus, BRT, LRT, and other options; including necessary
infrastructure and other similar factors to enable the Commission to have a full
understanding of the practical transit modes available.
Assess the capacity and reliability of the current bus transit system, including the
Electrowave shuttle, as the baseline for transit system enhancements.
Evaluate the long term impact on land use and infrastructure of bus, BRT, LRT
and other options.
Evaluate the optional mode for full service to the City and any implications of
ased construction, v ........................... v .......... e,, ...... -t .....
phases.
Evaluate how a bus, BRT, LRT, or other options fit into the regional
transportation system.
8. Carry out a public involvement effort for this study which includes:
Two At4east-thr-ee public workshops (The cost of notification, meeting
rooms, and other meeting arrangement costs and activities beyond the time
and direct expenses of the consultant will be the responsibility of the
City).
Meetings will be held once with each of the City committees which are
stakeholders in the design of this transit project:
(a) Planning Board
(b) Historic Preservation Board
(c) Traffic and Parking Committee
(d) Meetings with City Commissioners, Directors of Public
Works, Planning, CIP, the MD MPO, OPTM, MDT, as
well as County Commissioner Barreiro.
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Based on the findings of elements 1-7 above, provide proposed conditions to be
considered for adoption by the Commission, which would attach to approval of a
Locally Preferred Alternative to guide Final Environmental Impact Statement
(FEIS) preparation, proiect design, and implementation.
Provide a definitive description as to how the local and federal transit project
funding process works. Explain the consequences in project funding and priority
of prompt action to proceed with a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS)
versus the approach of continuing to review and discuss over the next years, and
then proceeding with a FEIS. Include in the analysis a summary as to the impact
of federal funding based on the technology (mode) chosen as the LPA.
Complete and provide the above tasks in twenty printed copies and one unbound,
camera-ready copy of a written document, inclusive of text, drawings, graphic
charts, etc.
Present findings and recommendations at public meetings and to the Miami Beach
City Commission no later than July 10, 2003.
Prepare a draft scope of work, schedule and budget for Phase II of the study for
consideration by City staff and the Commission.
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