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Dept. of Public Works Page 2 understand the extent of these impacts. This study will provide an understanding of traffic flows in different mitigation scenarios: reducing access to Kittitas County roadways, imposing tolls, and widening 1-90 to six (6) lanes from exit 74 to exit 85. The analysis will compare volumes and speeds on the previously mentioned roads, under each scenario. The consultant must be able to provide specialized traffic research on the state road and local road systems. The consultant must be able to produce a final product that accurately and succinctly depicts the complexity of the problem. These services may include and are not limited to traffic modeling, traffic simulation tools, infographics, GIS, INRIX traffic data, WSDOT data, impact analysis, mitigation scoping, public outreach, and public involvement activities. The consultant must demonstrate competence and qualifications related to the services performed including: A. Successful experience in both large and small scale traffic modeling and evaluating mitigation measures. B. Successful experience in communicating complex traffic research to decision makers and the public. C. Possess a strong knowledge of traffic simulation tools, INRIX, GIS, and other modeling tools. D. Successful experience in evaluating traffic impacts on local road networks. E. Previous experience working with Kittitas County Public Works planning efforts. F. Familiarity with the Kittitas County local road network. G. Ability to respond to unexpected as well as regularly scheduled requests for services with minimal delay. H. Ability to work collaboratively with other agencies, interest groups, and the public. 2. Planning and Outreach Services The consultant must be able to produce a variety of planning and outreach services to Kittitas County including but not limited to: transportation planning, public outreach, infographic production, community education and coordination, and project scheduling and coordination experience. The consultant must demonstrate competence and qualifications related to the services performed including: A. The consultant must have extensive experience working with local governments on both current and long-range transportation planning projects. B. Demonstrated ability to conduct outreach efforts to engage community participation. C. Ability to communicate with non-technical people about traffic modeling functions and capabilities. D. Ability to respond to unexpected as well as regularly scheduled requests for services with minimal delay. E. Ability to work collaboratively with other agencies, interest groups, and the public. 411 N. Ruby St. Suite 1 TEL (509) 962-7523 Ellensburg, WA 98926 FAX (509) 962-7663