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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning - Larson Design GroupRoss Buchan Director 2-20-26 Franklin County LRTP Scope/Fee February 8, 2026 4999 Louise Drive, Suite 200, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717.985.8070 | larsondesigngroup.com 1. Project Initiation, Management, & Coordination LDG, WSP, and Martin and Martin (M&M) will implement the following project administration and steering committee activities to support effective plan development. 1.1 Project Administration - LDG led, support from WSP and M&M  Prepare progress reports, invoicing, and internal coordination calls with team members to complete the scope of work.  Conduct a project kickoff meeting with the County project team to confirm objectives, key stakeholders, roles, responsibilities, schedule, deliverables, and communication channels. The key outcome of this meeting will be to establish steering committee members.  Develop a Project Management Plan (PMP) that includes a refined scope, milestones, task schedule, deliverables, key project contacts, risk management plan, and QA/QC protocols.  Conduct virtual status meetings with the County project management team to review progress, decisions, and next steps as needed. Assume a maximum of 4 virtual status meetings, 1 hr in duration with the LDG PM only. 1.2 Steering Committee LDG led, support from M&M and WSP  In coordination with the County, establish a Steering Committee consisting of representatives from PennDOT District and Central Office, FHWA, transit authorities (including rabbittransit), regional MPO/RPO partners, municipal representatives, emergency management, freight stakeholders, active transportation/ADA advocacy groups, and other relevant agencies (including regional airport authorities and, where applicable, port or rail terminal operators).  Conduct up to four (4) Steering Committee meetings at major project milestones to ensure guidance, feedback, and regional alignment with statewide planning processes. We assume steering committee meetings will be in person at the County offices. The County will be responsible for scheduling meetings, assisting with the preparation of meeting materials, compiling meeting discussions, and distributing meeting notes. We anticipate meetings to be 2 hours in duration with up to 2 consultant staff present to facilitate discussions. o One of the Steering Committee meetings will be used to facilitate a Stakeholder Workshop covering transit, freight, municipal officials, vulnerable population, and business/industry leaders. We assume the stakeholder workshop will be in person at the County office. We anticipate the workshops to be up to 2 hrs in duration with up to 4 consultant staff present to facilitate discussions. Franklin County LRTP Scope/Fee February 8, 2026 4999 Louise Drive, Suite 200, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717.985.8070 | larsondesigngroup.com 2. Existing Conditions, Policy, and Planning Context LDG, WSP, and M&M will compile, assess, and analyze multimodal transportation data and planning inputs to create a comprehensive baseline conditions report. 2.1 Multimodal Data Collection & System Inventory – LDG led, support from WSP and M&M Emphasis will be placed on readily available data sources, including:  Roadway & Bridge System: LDG will review PennDOT RMS/BMS, DOH asset data   Safety: LDG will review the PA Crash Information Tool, crash trends, and HSM screening  Traffic Operations: LDG will review RITIS, INRIX, PennDOT TIRE (congestion, reliability, travel time)  Transit: WSP will review routes, ridership, coverage, on-time performance, and paratransit demand  Bicycle/Pedestrian: LDG will review County-maintained inventories, trail/sidewalk data, and gap mapping  Freight: WSP will review flows, truck percentages, industrial generators, bottlenecks, RITIS/INRIX analytics  Rail: WSP will review passenger/freight rail lines, service frequency, ridership/tonnage trends, key rail terminals and intermodal facilities, bottlenecks, and role in regional connectivity  Aviation: WSP will review airport facilities, operations, freight and passenger activity, and role in regional connectivity  Demographics/Land Use: M&M will review population trends, economic development activity, land use and zoning, and development pipelines   Environmental and Vulnerable Populations: LDG, WSP, and M&M will review low- income, minority populations, non-vehicle households, elderly populations, limited English proficiency populations, persons with disabilities, tribal outreach, and environmental constraints via PennDOT/DEP databases  2.2 Policy & Plan Integration – WSP led, support from LDG and M&M Review up to five relevant plans and policies, such as:  Review and compare prior planning and programming documents, including the previous County LRTP and PennDOT’s 12-Year Transportation Program (TYP), to establish continuity, identify shifts in priorities, and inform project screening and evaluation.  Local/municipal comprehensive plans  Existing county transportation or mobility plans  PennDOT statewide/modal plans (Freight, TSMO, Bicycle/Pedestrian, Rail, Transit) 2.3 Fiscal Constraints Review – WSP Led, support from LDG and M&M  Conduct a fiscal constraints review of available and reasonably anticipated future transportation funding sources, consistent with federal LRTP requirements.  Apply a top-down funding approach to estimate long-range investment capacity over a 25-year planning horizon. Franklin County LRTP Scope/Fee February 8, 2026 4999 Louise Drive, Suite 200, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717.985.8070 | larsondesigngroup.com  Evaluate funding availability by system type, with specific consideration of National Highway System (NHS) needs versus locally owned facilities.  Use funding constraints to inform early project screening, emphasizing the most impactful and implementable investments. 3. Public & Stakeholder Engagement In coordination with the County and regional partners, LDG, WSP, and M&M will conduct a robust engagement program designed to capture community values, stakeholder expertise, and agency input throughout the LRTP development process. 3.1 Engagement Plan – LDG led with support from WSP and M&M Develop an Engagement Plan detailing audiences, outreach tools, communications methods (virtual, in-person, mobile-friendly), accessibility needs, and schedule. The LRTP public involvement process will align with the MPO/RPO Public Participation Plan (PPP), including minimum notice periods, comment windows, documentation standards, and accessible formats. The plan will include and address:  A Roles & Data Deliverables table will define partner responsibilities (e.g., PennDOT data refreshes, transit ridership and coverage extracts, freight generator inputs) and due dates to support timely and consistent external data provision.  Strategies for outreach to vulnerable populations, including partnering with community- based organizations to host events in priority geographies, provide translated materials, and offer targeted communications beyond on-request accommodations.  Notification to state legislators and relevant local elected officials of LRTP public meetings, workshops, and review periods. The consultant team assumes the County will be responsible for all public notifications.  Creation and maintenance of an LRTP project webpage that provides schedules, meeting materials, draft chapters, interactive maps, and a standing public comment tool throughout plan development and public review. The consultant team assumes the County will host and update the project webpage as information is developed/provided to the County. 3.2 Stakeholder Engagement – LDG led with support from M&M and WSP  Conduct up to 5 stakeholder interviews with representatives from transit, freight, local governments, economic development organizations, advocacy groups, and major employers. We anticipate all stakeholder interviews to be conducted virtually and approximately 1 hr in duration with 1 staff person from LDG, WSP, and M&M participating.  Conduct up to 4 Steering Committee meetings (See Task 1 for scope and hours). 3.3 Public Engagement – LDG led with support from M&M and WSP  Host one in-person and one virtual public meeting to capture community needs, values, and priorities. Franklin County LRTP Scope/Fee February 8, 2026 4999 Louise Drive, Suite 200, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717.985.8070 | larsondesigngroup.com  WSP will develop and deploy one online public survey and a web-based interactive mapping tool to gather geographically specific feedback with assistance from LDG and M&M. o The County will host the survey and provide support for developing survey questions and assist with summarizing results.  LDG and WSP will develop materials for County and local officials to host pop-up events throughout the LRTP development process. Consultant staff will not attend pop- up events. Events for consideration include: Chambersburg Ice Fest; July Burning of Chambersburg, Fall Apple Fest, and Franklin County Fair.  The County will be responsible for direct notifications to stakeholders and public for meetings and project status updates. This also includes distributing summaries of review materials and instructions for providing comments. All engagement findings will be fully documented and integrated into plan development and project recommendations. A stakeholder participation log (dates, venues, attendees, input themes, and outcomes) will be maintained and included in the LRTP appendices. 4. Vision, Goals, Objectives & Guiding Principles This task establishes the LRTP’s Vision, Goals, Objectives, and performance framework to guide investment decisions and measure progress over the planning horizon. LDG, WSP, and M&M will complete the following activities:  Facilitate a structured work session with the Steering Committee to develop the draft Vision, Goals, Objectives, and Guiding Principles based on public engagement and best practices. This workshop will be combined with one of the steering committee meetings identified in Task 1.2 Steering Committee Meetings. LDG, WSP, and M&M will all participate in this workshop.  Establish goals that align with federal planning factors, PennDOT statewide LRTP goals, and regional priorities (safety, vulnerable population, multimodal mobility, freight/economic vitality, and environment).  Identify supporting performance measures for: o System condition and preservation o Safety and reduction of crashes o Mobility, travel reliability, and congestion reduction o Freight movement efficiency, including airports o Multimodal access, connectivity, and impacts vulnerable populations o Environmental sustainability  Estimate investment levels required to maintain, preserve, and expand the system.  Refine and finalize all goals, objectives, and measures after public/stakeholder review. Franklin County LRTP Scope/Fee February 8, 2026 4999 Louise Drive, Suite 200, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717.985.8070 | larsondesigngroup.com 5. Multimodal Needs, Gaps & Opportunities Assessment Our team will conduct a countywide, multimodal needs assessment to support LRTP project identification and evaluation. 5.1 Countywide Needs Assessment – LDG led with support from WSP In collaboration with the County, we will focus our efforts on areas where data is available, and priorities have been identified in Task 2. Using collected data, GIS mapping, and RITIS probe analytics—as well as stakeholder input, we will assess:  Highway & Bridge: LDG will assess preservation, safety, congestion, and reliability   Safety: LDG will assess crash clusters, high-risk corridors, and vulnerable users   Transit: WSP will assess coverage gaps, service frequency, accessibility, and modernization  Freight: WSP will assess bottlenecks, last-mile needs, industrial site access, and truck parking gaps  Rail: WSP will assess bottlenecks, freight/passenger capacity, and intermodal site access   Aviation: WSP will assess freight/passenger capacity, access to the regional network, and site access  Active Transportation: LDG will assess sidewalk/trail connections, ADA issues, bike/ped priorities  TSMO/ITS: LDG will assess traffic signal improvements, operations needs, and communications gaps  LDG and WSP will re-evaluate existing LRTP projects to determine whether they remain relevant, should be advanced, deferred, modified, or removed based on updated data, performance outcomes, and system needs. 5.2 Mapping & Documentation – LDG led with support from WSP Develop clear maps and graphics identifying:  System condition  Multimodal gaps  Safety hotspots  Freight corridors  Rail lines and intermodal facilities  Airports  Vulnerable population considerations Findings from the needs assessment will support scenario planning and help focus subsequent LRTP project identification and prioritization efforts. Franklin County LRTP Scope/Fee February 8, 2026 4999 Louise Drive, Suite 200, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717.985.8070 | larsondesigngroup.com 6. Future Scenario & Trends Analysis LDG, WSP, and M&M will develop and evaluate a preferred scenario to assess how key socioeconomic, land use, and transportation trends may influence multimodal system needs over the LRTP’s 25-year horizon. This scenario will serve as an analytical “what if” tool to test the future, understand system sensitivities, and inform project selection and prioritization consistent with PennDOT LRTP guidance. 6.1 Scenario Development: - LDG led with support from WSP The preferred scenario will reflect anticipated changes in:  Population and employment growth and distribution  Land use and development patterns  Freight industry activity and logistics trends The scenario narrative will be grounded in available data, including Census demographics, regional and local land use plans, PennDOT traffic forecasts, and peer agency inputs and refined through consultation with the Steering Committee. 6.2 Analytical Framework – LDG led with support from WSP Using a combination of GIS mapping and RITIS probe analytics, we will integrate economic, demographic, safety, congestion, probe traffic, freight, and environmental datasets to assess how each scenario affects system demand, performance, and multimodal needs. Travel demand modeling is not anticipated for future scenario analysis. We will evaluate measurable indicators such as:  Mobility and reliability metrics (e.g. Level of service, volume to capacity, travel time, etc.)  Safety outcomes and high-risk network segments  Access and vulnerable population measures  Freight movement efficiency and connectivity This performance-based evaluation will highlight the sensitivity of the multimodal network to future conditions and help identify priority corridors, modal investments, and strategic responses. Franklin County LRTP Scope/Fee February 8, 2026 4999 Louise Drive, Suite 200, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717.985.8070 | larsondesigngroup.com 7. Project Identification and Prioritization LDG, WSP, and M&M will identify, evaluate, and prioritize projects that address the full spectrum of multimodal transportation needs while aligning with regional goals. 7.1 Project Development and Evaluation:  WSP will develop policy recommendations, programmatic strategies, and capital/operational projects to address identified multimodal, safety, mobility, and freight needs.  LDG and WSP will prepare order-of-magnitude cost estimates (low/medium/high) for all recommended strategies and projects.  WSP will build a fiscally constrained project list aligned with current and projected funding levels, consistent with federal requirements.  LDG and WSP will collaborate with the Steering Committee to develop a transparent scoring and prioritization framework, evaluating candidate projects based on: o Alignment with LRTP goals and objectives o Performance measure outcomes (safety, mobility, reliability, environmental sustainability, freight efficiency) o Vulnerable population impacts o Multimodal benefits o Cost-effectiveness o Safety and system preservation benefits 7.2 Project List Composition: - LDG led with support from WSP and M&M Ensure that the project list includes a comprehensive mix of:  Multimodal improvements (active transportation, transit, shared mobility)  Preservation and asset management investments  TSMO/ITS and operational enhancements (includes interview/presentation with TSMO staff at Central Office)  Safety projects  Freight and goods movement priorities 7.3 Municipal Collaboration (County Led): Following initial analysis, the County will work with the Steering Committee and municipal partners to confirm, refine, and narrow project needs. This analysis will be focused on locations and corridors where data-driven needs have been established. Fiscally Constrained and Unconstrained “Wish List” Projects:  Develop both a fiscally constrained project list and a complementary unconstrained  “wish list” of projects that address documented needs but are not currently fundable.  The unconstrained list allows for reconsideration during future LRTP updates or in response to changes in funding availability. NHS vs Local Prioritization: Franklin County LRTP Scope/Fee February 8, 2026 4999 Louise Drive, Suite 200, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717.985.8070 | larsondesigngroup.com  Clearly differentiate projects serving the National Highway System from locally owned facilities to support funding eligibility, implementation sequencing, and coordination with PennDOT programming efforts. The County will provide the consultant team with a summary of the discussions and findings to be considered for integration into the Scenario Analysis. The County will be responsible for scheduling and preparing all materials to complete this subtask. Integration with Scenario Analysis: - LDG led with support from WSP  Project identification and prioritization will be informed by system performance under the future scenarios developed in Task 6, ensuring investments are robust under varying conditions and support long-term LRTP goals. 8. Implementation Plan and Funding WSP and LDG will assist the County in creating a financial and implementation framework to guide investment prioritization, project sequencing, and ongoing monitoring of LRTP recommendations.  WSP, with assistance from LDG, will develop a long-range (25-year) financial plan consistent with federal fiscal constraint requirements, incorporating top-down funding assumptions used to inform project prioritization and sequencing.  WSP, with assistance from LDG, will create a detailed Implementation Plan that: o Assigns roles/responsibilities o Defines near-/mid-/long-term actions o Links LRTP recommendations to TIP/STIP and UPWP cycles o Identifies grant and discretionary funding opportunities  WSP, with assistance from LDG, will determine investment levels required to maintain, preserve, and expand the multimodal network effectively. Franklin County LRTP Scope/Fee February 8, 2026 4999 Louise Drive, Suite 200, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 717.985.8070 | larsondesigngroup.com 9. Draft & Final LRTP Documentation LDG, WSP, and M&M will prepare and finalize the LRTP, ensuring inclusion of all technical analyses, project recommendations, mapping products, and ADA-accessible materials.  The consultant team will prepare the Draft LRTP, including narrative, maps, graphics, project lists, and technical appendices.  The County will release the Public Review Draft, gather comments, and provide consolidated comments to the consultant team for consideration.  The consultant team will finalize the LRTP, incorporating all feedback, including: o Full technical document o GIS/mapping layers o ADA-accessible digital formats We anticipate up to 2 rounds of comments for revision. Preparation of a web-ready, public- facing executive summary version or final presentation for County Board approval is not included. The County will be responsible for releasing for public review. Total Cost: $181,090.64 Project Tasks LDG LDG WSP WSP M&M M&M Total Hours Total Cost Hours Price Hours Price Hours Price Task 1: Project Initiation, Management, & Coordination 136 $ 27,448.00 16 $ 3,738.24 24 $ 4,440.00 176 $ 35,626.24 Task 2: Existing Conditions, Policy, & Planning Context 54 $ 9,260.00 62 $ 9,386.32 25 $ 4,625.00 141 $ 23,271.32 Task 3: Public & Stakeholder Engagement 120 $ 21,144.00 28 $ 4,926.48 27 $ 4,995.00 175 $ 31,065.48 Task 4: Vision, Goals, Objectives & Guiding Principles 16 $ 2,800.00 24 $ 3,898.80 8 $ 1,480.00 48 $ 8,178.80 Task 5: Multimodal Needs, Gaps & Opportunities Assessment 54 $ 9,240.00 24 $ 3,219.88 0 $ - 78 $ 12,459.88 Task 6: Future Scenario & Trends Analysis 70 $ 11,912.00 24 $ 5,348.20 18 $ 3,330.00 112 $ 20,590.20 Task 7: Project Identification & Prioritization 54 $ 9,804.00 26 $ 4,998.02 10 $ 1,850.00 90 $ 16,652.02 Task 8: Implementation Plan & Funding 12 $ 2,436.00 52 $ 9,528.92 0 $ - 64 $ 11,964.92 Task 9: Draft & Final LRTP Documentation 76 $ 11,900.00 18 $ 3,011.78 12 $ 2,220.00 106 $ 17,131.78 Subtotals 592 $ 105,944.00 274 $ 48,056.64 124 $ 22,940.00 990 $ 176,940.64 990 $ 176,940.64 ODCs Public Meeting Materials $ 1,100.00 Travel ODCs $ 2,050.00 GIS Mapping Website $ 1,000.00 Total = $ 181,090.64 *See attached fee PDF for each firm's cost breakdown and rates.