SOW_-_126DP002_-_PnR_-_FINAL.pdf

1. INTRODUCTION

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is seeking qualified consultant services to conduct a comprehensive Park-n-Ride (PnR) data collection study at selected RTD Park-n- Ride facilities throughout the Denver metropolitan region.

The primary objective of this study is to collect high-quality data related to PnR usage patterns, existing demand, and travel behavior characteristics. The collected information will support RTD planning initiatives, travel demand model development, transit-oriented communities (TOC) planning, joint development efforts, and potentially future transit investments.

RTD is interested in innovative, efficient, and reliable data collection methodologies that leverage both traditional and emerging technologies while maintaining a strong commitment to data accuracy and quality control.

2. BACKGROUND

Currently RTD has more than 100 PnR facilities serving bus, light rail, commuter rail, and bus rapid transit (BRT) passengers. PnR utilization patterns have changed significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic, and some facilities experienced relatively low utilization even prior to the pandemic.

RTD with the help of staff used to collect utilization at each park-n-ride twice a month that was summarized into a quarterly System-wide Park-n-Ride Utilization Report. However, this data collection is currently limited to bus and commuter rail park-n-rides only.

Utilization is defined as the average number of parking spaces occupied at a given time during a weekday. Utilization data is collected during weekdays and included utilization data for both autos and bicycles. Existing monitoring generally focuses on parked vehicles and bicycles and does not comprehensively capture auto occupancy, passenger activity, pedestrian activity, or detailed entry and exit movements.

3. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The objective of this study is to assess current PnR utilization, relationships between auto, bicycle, pedestrian, passenger activity, and assess transit access mode characteristics.

As previously indicated, data collected from this effort will be used for multiple purposes such as supporting RTD planning studies, regional travel model calibration, PnR facility planning, TOC and joint development initiatives, and future transit investment decisions.

4. STUDY LOCATIONS

Data collection to be conducted at the PnR locations listed in the table below. The PnR facilities currently serve BRT, Local and regional bus services, Light Rail and Commuter Rail services. The list of PnRs for data collection is shown in below table. Facilities vary significantly in parking capacity, transit modes served, utilization levels, access characteristics, and operational conditions.

Route PnR Station A line 40th Ave. & Airport Blvd.

Peoria Station Central Park 40th & Colorado Station 38th & Blake

B line Westminster Station N line Eastlake & 124th

Thornton Cross Roads & 104th G line Wheat Ridge/Ward Rd

Olde Town Arvada 41st & Fox

W line Jefferson County Government Center

Federal Center D line Mineral Station

Littleton Downtown Station I-25/Broadway

E line Ridgegate Pkwy Station Lincoln Station Arapahoe @ Village Center Station

H line Nine Mile Station Colorado Station University of Denver Station

FF Table Mesa Park-n-Ride US-36/McCaslin Park-n-Ride US 36 & Broomfield Station US 36 & Sheridan Station

120 Wagon Rd Park-n-Ride Thornton Park-n-Ride

P Lincoln & Jordan Park-n-Ride Longmont 8th & Coffman Park-n-Ride

5. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Task 1 – Project Management and Coordination

The Consultant shall:

• Attend a project kickoff meeting with RTD staff.

• Coordinate regularly with RTD throughout the project.

• Develop a detailed work plan and project schedule.

• Coordinate data collection logistics, staffing, equipment deployment, and field operations.

• Notify RTD of any schedule impacts, weather delays, or operational issues.

• Provide periodic progress updates during data collection activities.

Task 2 – Data Collection Plan and Methodology

The Consultant shall develop and submit a detailed Data Collection Plan describing:

• Proposed data collection methodologies;

• Data collection technologies and equipment;

• Quality assurance and quality control procedures;

• Data validation methods;

• Safety procedures;

• Data management and storage procedures; and

• Proposed schedule for field activities.

RTD encourages the Consultant to propose innovative and efficient data collection techniques, including combinations of:

• Video-based collection;

• Automated image processing;

• Bluetooth/Wi-Fi technologies;

• License plate recognition technologies; and/or

• Other emerging technologies.

The selected methodology must maintain a high level of accuracy and reliability.

Task 3 – Park-n-Ride Data Collection

The Consultant shall collect following data at each of the selected PnR facilities.

3.1 Vehicle Entry and Exit Counts

The Consultant shall collect 24-hour counts of motorized vehicles entering and exiting each PnR.

Requirements include:

• Counts shall be collected in one-hour increments (if possible by 15-minute increments).

• Data shall include all vehicle entry and exit locations.

• Disaggregated counts by driveway or access point are preferred where feasible.

3.2 Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts

The Consultant shall collect AM and PM peak period counts of:

• Bicycles;

• Pedestrians; and

• Transit passengers entering and exiting motor vehicles.

Counts shall include both inbound and outbound movements.

3.3 Passenger and Vehicle Occupancy Data

The Consultant shall collect vehicle occupancy data for vehicles entering the PnRs.

Requirements include:

• Data collection during AM and PM peak periods;

• Approximately three hours during the AM peak and three hours during the PM peak;

• Exact peak period times to be determined in coordination with RTD.

The Consultant shall record:

• Number of vehicles;

• Number of occupants per vehicle; and

3.4 Drop-Off and Pick-Up Activity

The Consultant shall collect and summarize data related to passenger drop-off and pick-up activity at each PnR.

RTD acknowledges that methodologies for capturing drop-off and pick-up activity may vary by facility and welcomes consultant recommendations regarding the most effective approach.

3.5 Parking Utilization and Accumulation

The Consultant shall collect parking utilization and accumulation data for:

• Motor vehicles; and

• Bicycle racks.

Requirements include:

• At least three utilization snapshots during a 24-hour period;

• Suggested periods include AM peak, midday, and PM peak;

3.6 License Plate Data Collection

The Consultant shall collect vehicular license plate information for parked vehicles.

License plate data collection can occur during AM peak and midday periods.

RTD and the Consultant shall coordinate regarding data privacy, formatting, and handling procedures associated with license plate information, including compliance with section 6-1-713.5, C.R.S

Task 4 – Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)

The Consultant shall implement a comprehensive QA/QC program to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of all collected data.

The QA/QC program shall include:

• Verification of field data completeness;

• Validation of count consistency;

• Cross-checking between data sources;

• Review of anomalies and outliers; and

• Comparison with existing RTD utilization and ridership data where appropriate.

The Consultant shall document all QA/QC procedures and corrective actions taken during the study.

Task 5 – Data Processing and Documentation

The Consultant shall organize, process, and submit all collected data in a clear and structured format.

Deliverables shall include:

• Raw field data and processed datasets;

• Tabulated summaries;

• Any Metadata and documentation; and

• Supporting spreadsheets and databases;

Task 6 – Final Report

The Consultant shall prepare a brief/concise Final Report documenting the study and data collection effort.

The report shall include:

• Study overview;

• Description of methodologies and technologies used;

• Summary of study locations;

• QA/QC procedures implemented;

• Summary statistics and observations;

• Challenges encountered;

• Lessons learned;

• Recommendations for future data collection efforts; and

The Final Report shall be submitted electronically in formats approved by RTD.

6. SCHEDULE

RTD anticipates beginning data collection in Fall 2026/Spring 2027.

Key schedule requirements include:

• Data collection shall occur on weekdays only, preferably Tuesday through Thursday.

• Data collection should avoid:

o Major holidays;

o School and college breaks;

o Significant special events; and o Adverse weather conditions.

The Consultant shall promptly notify RTD of any delays affecting the schedule for data collection.

7. BUDGET

The Consultant shall provide a lump sum cost proposal inclusive of all items required for successful completion and delivery of the project to the satisfaction of RTD project team.

The lump sum cost proposal should include all costs anticipated to be incurred by the consultant such as:

• Labor costs;

• Equipment and technology costs;

• Any direct expenses;

The budget proposal shall clearly identify any optional tasks or unit costs that are not included in the lump sum project costs.

8. DELIVERABLES

At a minimum, the Consultant shall provide the following deliverables:

1. Project Work Plan and Data Collection Methodology

2. Project Schedule

3. Progress Updates

4. QA/QC Documentation

5. Raw Data Files

6. Processed and Validated Data Files

7. Supporting Databases, Spreadsheets, and Analysis Materials

8. Final Report

All deliverables shall become the property of RTD

9. RTD RESPONSIBILITIES

RTD will:

• Provide available background information and existing utilization reports;

• Coordinate with the Consultant regarding study priorities and scheduling; and

• Conduct subsequent analysis tasks, including:

o Determining relationships between parking utilization and person trips;

o Developing vehicle trip generation rates; and o Developing directional distribution shares.