The details
According to city documents, four companies responded to the request for proposals, which was issued July 13. The agreement, which will cost the city $2.2 million, was awarded to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. because the firm ranked the highest based on the following criteria:
- Previous experience
- Effective planning processes and outcomes
- Project management structure and experience
- Availability of consultants
- Work quality and references
- Additional services, innovation or products
Having a master plan is critical because, according to city documents, Fort Worth is the 12th largest city in the United States and is growing at a rate of 20,000 to 25,000 new residents each year. This rapid growth creates several challenges including:
- Maintaining the transportation infrastructure
- Funding needs
- Delivering projects designed to minimize congestion, support economic development and maximize operational efficiencies
A closer look
According to city documents, major components of the transportation master plan should help city officials to do the following:
- Develop clear goals and objectives for transportation over the next 20 to 25 years
- Establish multi-modal networks for safe, equitable and effective transport of pedestrians, cyclists, autos, freight and mass transit
- Accommodate projected geographic and population growth
- Consider other priorities voiced by the public during the plan’s public outreach and engagement process
- Develop a prioritized program of multimodal projects with clear limits, descriptions, funding sources, cost estimates and start dates
