D1-1_Discipline 1_ Firm Experience.pdf

Firms’ Experience Providing Services for Discipline 1 Prime: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs) Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), Arizona Board of Technical Registration #11111, is a multidisciplinary firm with deep roots in Arizona, serving the region since 1968 with a locally grounded team backed by national and global subject matter experts. Our longstanding partnership with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), Councils of Governments (COGs), and other planning entities reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality services in planning, program management, engineering, and technical advisory roles. In alignment with the Multimodal Planning Division’s mission to provide the highest quality transit research, plans, and programs to the public, our firm brings extensive experience supporting Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recipients and subrecipients across Arizona’s rural and small urban communities.

We have successfully delivered transit planning and programmatic consulting services under FTA Sections 5310, 5311, and 5305, including Coordinated Mobility Programs and statewide transit planning initiatives both in Arizona and across the country. Our portfolio spans traditional and emerging transit solutions for urban, regional, and rural communities, including:

Fixed route and shuttle bus services On-demand transit service planning Micro-transit and Autonomous vehicle integration Circulator shuttle, Local and intercity bus systems Intercity rail planning (LRT) Bicycle and pedestrian facilities planning

ADA services and special needs transportation for private and charitable services

We understand the procurement requirements and compliance standards necessary to support Federally Recognized Tribal Agencies, MPOs, COGs, non-profits, local governments, and transit authorities. We are proud to contribute to the Department’s vision by advancing inclusive, multimodal transportation solutions that enhance mobility and access for all Arizona.

Delivering Holistic, Compliant, and Impactful Transit Solutions Across Arizona Successful transit investment requires a clear understanding of where transit fits into each community’s multimodal landscape. It is critical to understand current and future growth patterns to successfully address growth and mobility needs. Our successful delivery hinges on our holistic approach evaluates current and future demand, identifies system gaps, and aligns investments with budgetary realities. This approach enables us to develop precise, realistic and defensible recommendations for transit program modifications and investments within budgetary constraints, to produce the greatest impact for the communities they serve.

In support of the Department’s transit objectives, we provide comprehensive services including grant writing and close-out, program development and branding, operational process support, and technical training for eligible entities. We assist with FTA and state compliance, conduct site visits and civil rights audits, and support drug and alcohol policy reviews. Our expertise also includes asset management, capital replacement planning, and the development of safety and Transit Asset Management Plans—ensuring every recommendation is both visionary and implementable.

Visualizing Demand, Guiding Investment: Modeling for Impactful Transit Planning Our data-driven modeling expertise transforms complex transportation dynamics into actionable insights that support grant applications and guide impactful transit investments. By accounting for latent demand—such as induced travel from new transit infrastructure—we ensure our recommendations are grounded in realistic forecasts and aligned with funding priorities.

This approach strengthens grant narratives, supports compliance, and drives informed, community-focused transit solutions.

Discipline 1: Transit Planning Studies Jacobs has long been at the forefront of national and regional efforts to advance integrated transit planning. Our accomplished team—comprised of key Jacobs professionals—is ready to support the dynamic needs of the ADOT Multimodal Planning Division (MPD) through the ADOT Statewide Transit On-Call. Collectively, our team has delivered more than 100 transit and transportation planning studies across Arizona and throughout the country. Through longstanding partnerships with Arizona’s regional planning organizations and agencies, Jacobs has earned a reputation for delivering innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that support holistic transit planning.

Our services span transit feasibility studies, facility planning, and public transportation system implementation—including successful projects such as the Town of Payson’s Beeline and the City of Maricopa’s transit initiatives.

Jacobs excels in providing seamlessly integrated multimodal planning across short-, mid-, and long-range horizons. Our deep understanding of urban, suburban, and rural mobility includes managing transit marketing strategies for the Gila River Indian Community. This work encompassed ridership surveys, origin-destination analysis, customized route planning, and travel demand forecasting using the industry-standard four-step model to optimize system performance.

In addition to transit planning, our team brings enthusiasm and expertise in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. We’ve supported the development of multi-use trails (including shared bike lanes, equestrian paths, and shared-use corridors), safety plans, and complete streets concepts that enhance community connectivity and economic vitality.

Jacobs also leverages the strength of our regional and global teams to deliver cutting-edge multimodal solutions. These include advanced transit forecasting, travel demand modeling, intelligent transportation systems, and environmental analysis. Our capabilities in transit asset management (TAM) and state of good repair planning have helped communities across Arizona improve system reliability and long-term performance.

Discipline 1: Relevant Firm Experience

Lake Havasu MPO, Transit Feasibility Study and Plan, Lake Havasu, AZ Jacobs evaluated Lake Havasu’s historical operations and funding for their influence in the Regional Transit Feasibility/Implementation Plan. Marc Pearsall, Jacobs’ Project Lead, was instrumental in implementing the new plan that created a blueprint for a public transit service that connects Lake Havasu City area residents and visitors to destinations throughout the region. By exploring expectations of residents for public transportation service, the area’s unmet need and demand for transit service will be assessed to evaluate transit service options and strategies to meet current and future needs. A recommendation and implementation plan for short- and long-term public transportation improvements will be developed.

Central Arizona Governments (CAG), Greater Gila County Transit Feasibility Study, CAG Area, AZ Jacobs’ team members worked with CAG to evaluate the need for transit service and develop a feasible Transit Service Plan to improve the quality of life for residents in Gila County. Key project tasks included:

Completing a robust feasibility analysis, including estimating demand, developing a transit demand model to determine potential stop locations, and surveying 30 existing transit services to identify service gaps and duplications.

Developing a Transit Service Plan for the Payson Senior Center that includes one intracity circulator route, a Star Valley to Payson fixed route, and a morning and evening commuter route. We also recommended a fare structure, capital equipment needs, marketing plan, and developed a 2-year budget.

Working with Cobre Valley Community Transit (CVCT) and San Carlos Apache Tribe (SCAT) Transit to evaluate service schedule changes, fare structure updates, generate a marketing plan, and identify ideal transfer points and times and long-term expansion opportunities.

Conducting a region-wide outreach campaign that resulted in over 400 surveys

NAIPTA, Mountain Links Transitway and BRT Planning Multimodal Traffic Evaluation and Operational Analysis, Flagstaff, AZ Jacobs led the planning and design efforts on this innovative BRT project of a 4.5 mile corridor located in Flagstaff. Known as the Spine Route, as the first FTA-approved Very Small Starts BRT, this operational analysis evaluated the operations and locations of a new on-street transit route, connecting downtown Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University (NAU), and the Woodlands Village area south of Flagstaff. The project included 24 bus stations, 13 signalized intersections and 4 major un-signalized intersections. Synchro and VISSIM models were developed to analyze the operations of the various intersections. The service would provide enhanced transit and multimodal mobility in Flagstaff, connect neighborhoods and activity centers, promote economic development goals, strengthen the downtown core and transit connections to key activity centers, and contribute to an environment that will sustain over the long term.

Pinal County, Pinal County Transit Feasibility Study, Pinal County, AZ Jacobs served as a subconsultant as part of the project team for the Pinal County Transit Feasibility Study. The purpose of this transit feasibility study was to determine how to transform the ideas developed in the Pinal County Comprehensive Plan from concepts into reality. The study included the following three key components:

Conducting a market analysis to determine short- and long-term transit demand.

Developing short- and long-term transit strategies that ranged from local bus service to commuter rail to/from

Phoenix.

Conducting a governance analysis to determine the institution or institutions that should provide transit service.

Recommended improvement options ranged from specialized transit improvements within individual cities to developing a Regional Transportation Authority that would be responsible for all transportation modes.

City of Apache Junction, Comprehensive Multimodal Transportation Plan, Apache Junction, AZ Jacobs conducted this study to develop a long-range, multimodal transportation plan to address the city’s most critical current and future transportation needs. We used traffic volumes from the MAG model and used them to capture travel exchange patterns between Pinal and Maricopa counties. A transit feasibility study was also conducted to locate existing transit deficiencies, determine future transit demand and develop a three-phased improvement plan. We also identified funding strategies and sources to assist the city with moving projects into implementation.

ADOT, Cobre Valley Community Transit (CVCT) Study and San Carlos Apache Tribe (SCAT) Transit Feasibility Study, AZ

Jacobs worked with the CVCT and SCAT on numerous occasions to implement, refine, and enhance transit service in the Globe-Miami and San Carlos Reservation. Key project tasks and successes included:

Conducting a market analysis and evaluating the feasibility of transit services based on socioeconomic characteristics, existing and future transit demand, and stakeholder and public feedback.

SCAT: Developing a phased Transit Implementation Plan that included a service plan, paratransit and van pool service, maintenance plan, system budget, fare structure and fare zones, and marketing plan.

CVCT: Collaborating with the Town of Miami, City of Globe, and Gila County to conduct a budget and performance analysis of an existing demand-response system to determine the feasibility of developing two deviated fixed routes.

Assisting SCAT in obtaining funding for four projects identified in the SCAT Transit Feasibility Study, including establishing a Tribal Transit Department.

MCDOT, Active Transportation Plan (ATP), Maricopa County, AZ Jacobs was selected by MCDOT to perform the County’s first ATP. Ultimately the project will include inventory and assessment of existing pedestrian and bicyclist facilities on MCDOT maintained roadways to identify deficiencies, travel patterns and system gaps; comprehensive safety analysis to identify areas with a high crash risk potential and locations with historically high pedestrian/ bicyclist crash rates; development of county-wide improvement recommendations, including education and awareness programs; and low-cost safety countermeasures and policy modifications.

MCDOT, Transportation System Plan (TSP) 2040, Maricopa County, AZ Jacobs developed a comprehensive, performance-based, multimodal and coordinated regional plan, covering the period through FY 2040. The RTP covers all major modes of transportation from a regional perspective, including freeways/highways, streets, public mass transit, airports, bicycles and pedestrian facilities, goods movement and special needs transportation. In addition, key transportation related activities are addressed, such as transportation demand management, system management, safety, security and air quality conformity analysis. The RTP is prepared, updated and adopted by the MAG, which is the regional planning agency for the Phoenix metropolitan area. The RTP is developed through a cooperative effort among government, business and public interest groups, and includes an aggressive community outreach and public involvement program.

City of Phoenix, Key Corridors Master Plan (KCMP), Phoenix, AZ Jacobs was recently selected by the City of Phoenix to develop this innovative plan that will ultimately classify the city’s street system and help guide prioritized improvements to increase multimodal access, support the local and regional economy, and better connect people and places. A key element of the study is developing a corridor classification system to identify the primary function of each corridor, modal priorities of corridors (e.g., vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist, transit), and context-sensitive street typologies. The study will also include a safety analysis and action plan to address high crash locations on key corridors across the City.

City of Peoria, Peoria Multimodal Transportation Study, Peoria, AZ This plan included the development of an attractive and effective transit system that allowed Peoria to revitalize the Old Town area, protect community character, improve quality of life for residents, and enable Peoria to “grow smarter.” Major components included completing a market analysis, improving and reconfiguring local transit service, and developing transit connections and a site plan for a transit center in Old Town Peoria. The study resulted in phased improvement scenarios for stop amenities and current transit routes that stop within the Phoenix/Peoria city limits. Since the completion of this study, Valley Metro has expanded service from Phoenix along the recommended route. In addition to establishing guidance to bus routes and high capacity transit options, the Plan creates standards for bus stops, transit centers, and park-and-ride lots within the city.

City of Glendale, Active Transportation Plan (ATP), Glendale, AZ Jacobs developed a city-wide blueprint for a complete and accessible active transportation network, including first/last mile connections. During the initial active transportation existing conditions assessment, we conducted an inventory of 500+ bus stops for proper ADA facilities, sidewalk access, and which type of facilities were present (i.e., shelter, bike rack, etc). To garner input from a broad range of residents, we teamed with local ASU students to conduct one-on-one surveys at high ridership bus stops and along the free circulator route. This outreach effort resulted in over 300 surveys from residents that do not typically participate!

Town of Gilbert, Before-and-After Travel Time Study, Gilbert, AZ The traffic data was collected as part of another TSOP project which was used in developing traffic signal timing plans for 30 intersections along 4 arterial corridors. The study utilized the “floating car” technique. The task included coordination with the town, who is responsible for the traffic signal operations regarding the new signal timing implementation schedule and the planned before-and-after travel time run schedule.

Valley Metro, Central Mesa and Gilbert Road Light Rail Extension (CME/GRE), Mesa, AZ Jacobs developed a Synchro model to prepare signal timing plans and a multimodal VISSIM model to simulate traffic and light rail transit (LRT) operations with both “Transit Signal Priority - Predictive Priority” and “Preemption” LRT control strategies for the initial 3-mile corridor. As part of the final design, we developed a VISSIM model to simulate traffic operations for time-of-day traffic signal coordination timing plans for the multimodal corridor.

Hillsborough County MPO:, University of South Florida Multimodal Transportation District, Hillsborough County, FL The project goal was to develop an area improvement plan to facilitate the efficient movement of transit and non-motorized transportation surrounding the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus. Key tasks included a robust assessment of existing transit operations, traffic constraints and issues that limit transit service, and an assessment of pedestrian and bicycle facility access to transit stops. Based on issues and needs identified, a phased improvement plan consisting of pedestrian, bicycle, roadway, and transit infrastructure and service improvements was developed.

Portland TriMet, System-Wide Transit Condition Assessment, Portland, OR Jacobs supported a system-wide condition assessment of TriMet’s transit assets, including track and structures, stations, facilities, fleet, and systems. We supported the condition assessment process development, instructed inspectors on application of FTA’s fivepoint scale, and reviewed and analyzed inspection results. We also developed the SGR database used to house and analyze TriMet’s inspection data.

San Jose Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), TERM Capital Needs Analysis, Inventory Support and TERM Implementation, San Jose, CA This assignment focused on transit asset inventory development and the assessment of VTA’s current asset conditions, as well as the agency’s medium- and long-term capital reinvestment needs. The project also identified investment priorities and long-term inventory data management. All needs estimation and customized reports were prepared using FTA’s TERM

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