7-02. Attachment A - RFQ 309-26 SS4A Project Overview and Action Plan.pdf

Project Overview

The City of Amarillo is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from experienced firms to provide engineering services supporting the implementation of quick-build pedestrian safety improvements at five school locations. The purpose of this project is to enhance pedestrian safety near schools by deploying temporary countermeasures designed to reduce vehicle speeds, improve pedestrian visibility, and shorten crossing distances for students who walk or bicycle during school hours.

These quick-build improvements will also serve as pilot installations to evaluate effectiveness and inform the design of future permanent school-zone safety projects throughout Amarillo.

NEPA clearance has not been completed for this project.

Scope of Services

The selected consultant will provide professional engineering services to support the planning, design, and evaluation of pedestrian safety improvements at five school locations within the City of Amarillo. The consultant will assess existing site conditions and develop engineering recommendations for quick-build traffic calming and pedestrian safety treatments intended to reduce vehicular speeds and improve traffic control on routes commonly used by students.

Engineering services will include field assessments and review of existing roadway conditions, traffic operations, pedestrian activity, and school access patterns. The consultant will review available traffic data, speed information, crash history, and other relevant information to identify safety concerns affecting pedestrians and bicyclists in the vicinity of each school.

Based on the evaluation of existing conditions, the consultant will develop conceptual engineering layouts for temporary pedestrian safety improvements. Potential treatments may include curb extensions to shorten pedestrian crossing distances, speed management treatments, high-visibility crosswalk enhancements, school-zone traffic control improvements, and pedestrian refuge treatments where appropriate.

The consultant will prepare engineering layouts and supporting documentation for the proposed improvements, including design drawings, traffic control plans, and cost estimates for recommended temporary treatments. All engineering work will be prepared in accordance with applicable traffic engineering standards and Federal Highway Administration guidance for quick-build and pedestrian safety improvements.

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The consultant will also support the development of a data collection and evaluation framework to measure the effectiveness of the implemented safety treatments. This may include establishing baseline performance measures, identifying appropriate data collection methodologies, and assisting with analysis of before-and-after conditions to evaluate project outcomes.

Additional services

These may include coordination with City staff, Amarillo Independent School District representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure the proposed improvements address school access needs and community safety concerns. The consultant may also assist with documentation of project findings and preparation of a final report summarizing project outcomes and recommendations for potential permanent infrastructure improvements.

The consultant will not be responsible for the construction or installation of improvements

ACTION PLAN

for Safer Amarillo Streets

SAFE STREETS FOR ALL

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Acknowledgements

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The City of Amarillo’s first Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Plan is the result of a year-long effort involving extensive analysis, planning, engineering, and community engagement.

This document reflects a collaborative process that brought together expertise from planning and engineering professionals, City staff, Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) staff, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the Citizen Oversight Committee, community leaders, and thousands of Amarillo residents who participated in the public engagement process.

The success of this effort was made possible through the contributions of the following individuals and organizations:

Project Team Emily Koller, Planning Director, City of Amarillo Shari Kendall, Community Engagement Manager, City of Amarillo Jon Barnes, Grants and Special Projects Manager, City of Amarillo Joy Stuart, Senior Communications Officer, City of Amarillo Yige Eagle Tang, Senior Associate, The Goodman Corporation Robert McHaney, Chief of Integrated Planning, The Goodman Corporation Jonathan Brooks, Transit Practice Lead, The Goodman Corporation

Citizen Oversight Committee Tim Ingalls Sherrie Ferguson Terri Guengerich Chris Podzemny Steve Rodgers Steph Atkinson Adam Schaer Jimmy Muncy Luis Pena

MPO Staff Travis Muno, MPO Administrator, Amarillo MPO Jenifer Ramirez, Senior Planner, Amarillo MPO

Source: https://www.visitamarillo.com/

City of Amarillo | Transportation Safety Action Plan

The information contained in this document is for planning purposes only. This RFQ pertains only to design. Implementation/construction will occur in a later bid opportunity.

Project 1 – Safer Speed for Schools

Project Map

Figure TM-8.4. Project 1 – Project Map

Timeframe

Summary

Traffic calming improvements near five schools, including the Hamlet

Elementary School, San Jacinto

Elementary School, Margaret Wills

Elementary School, Olsen Park

Elementary School, and Crocket

Middle School.

Estimated Total Cost

$654,000

Lead Agency

City of Amarillo

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Short Term

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Funding-Driven Project Proposal

This project was developed with the City's request to target the

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Demonstration Grant. The grant requires temporary, easy-to-install, and removable safety improvements. This guided the proposed countermeasures, including rubber speed cushions, curb extensions using tuff curbs, and high visibility crosswalks.

The focus on traffic calming near schools stemmed from community engagement findings and crash data. The five schools were selected based on crash history and public input. Three of the schools are in a disadvantaged community, meeting Federal

Highway Administration (FHWA) equity priorities, which ensures the proposed project addresses critical safety issues while aligning with grant requirements.

Figure TM-8.5. Example of Tuff Curbs80

Project Needs

Crash History

• 62% of total crashes within Amarillo occurred within half a mile of all schools in the City

• Speed-related crashes accounted for 31% (3,436) of all crashes that occurred within a half mile miles around all schools

Public Input

A total of 42 comments were collected, which highlighted significant concerns regarding school-area safety:

• Nearly 60 percent of the comments emphasized risks for children walking or biking to school, pointing to issues like speeding vehicles and insufficient pedestrian infrastructure, including missing crosswalks.

• Approximately one quarter of the comments focused on the dangers children face when crossing streets near schools, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced pedestrian safety measures in these areas.

• 21 percent of comments were from residents requesting new or improved traffic control at key intersections, including the intersection of Olsen Blvd and Teckla Blvd, where frequent stop sign violations and poor visibility were reported, posing risks to drivers and pedestrians. At the intersection of Olsen Blvd and S. Western Street, residents suggested 4-way stop to address recurring congestion and safety issues. Several comments also emphasized the need for traffic improvements near schools to ensure safer crossings and reduce risks for students traveling through these areas.

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Points of Interest

• The identified locations near neighborhoods and schools make these improvements essential for enhancing overall safety for school children and local residents.

Project Scope

This project proposes traffic calming countermeasures for all five schools, including measures to improve pedestrian safety and reduce vehicle speeds. The proposed improvements are as follows:

1. Hamlet Elementary School

• Install curb extensions

• Remove and install new crosswalks

• Install rubber speed cushions

• Install speed limit signs

Figure TM-8.6. Project 1 – Illustration of Proposed Traffic Calming Countermeasures near Hamlet Elementary

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2. San Jacinto Elementary School

• Install curb extensions

• Remove and install new crosswalks

• Install rubber speed cushions

Figure TM-8.7. Project 1 – Illustration of Proposed Traffic Calming

Countermeasures near San Jacinto Elementary

3. Margaret Wills Elementary School

• Remove and install new crosswalks

Figure TM-8.8. Project 1 – Illustration of Proposed Traffic Calming

Countermeasures near Margaret Wills Elementary

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4. Olsen Park Elementary School

• Install new crosswalks

Figure TM-8.9. Project 1 – Illustration of Proposed Traffic Calming

Countermeasures near Olsen Park Elementary

5. David Crockett Middle School

• Install curb extensions

• Remove and install new crosswalks

• Install rubber speed cushions

• Install median island

• Install speed limit signs

Figure TM-8.10. Project 1 – Illustration of Proposed Traffic Calming

Countermeasures near Crockett Middle School

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Project 1 SS4A Plan for RFQ 03312026.pdf