1 AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This Agreement is made and entered into as of the day of , 202__, by and between the City of Pleasant Hill ("City") and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., ("Consultant").
RECITALS
A. Consultant is specially trained, experienced and competent to perform the special services which will be required by this Agreement; and
B. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and knowledge to provide the services described in this Agreement on the terms and conditions described herein.
AGREEMENT
The Recitals listed above are hereby incorporated into and shall constitute a part of this Agreement.
1. Scope of Services. The Consultant shall furnish the following services in a professional manner:
Consultant shall perform the services described in Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated herin by reference. Consultant shall provide saids services at the time, place and in the manner specified in Exhibit A, subject to the direction of the City through its staff that it may provide from time to time. Consultant shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its studies, reports, designs, drawings, specifications and other services.
2. Time of Performance. The services of Consultant are to commence upon execution of this Agreement and shall continue until all authorized work is approved by the City. All such work shall be completed no later than July 31st, 2027
3. Compensation. Compensation to be paid to Consultant shall be in accordance with the Schedule of Charges set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In no event shall Consultant's compensation exceed $274,849.12 without additional authorization from the City. Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known to the City at the time of payment.
4. Method of Payment. Consultant shall submit monthly billings to City describing the work performed during the preceding month. Consultant's bills shall include a brief description of the services performed, the date the services were performed, the number of hours spent and by whom, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than 30 days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff. When payments made by City equal 90% of the maximum fee provided for in this Agreement, no further payments shall be made until the final work under this Agreement has been accepted by City.
5. Ownership of Documents. All plans, studies, documents and other writings prepared by and for Consultant, its officers, employees and agents and subcontractors in the course of implementing this Agreement, except working notes and internal documents, shall become the property of the City upon payment to Consultant for such work, and the City shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or to any other party. Consultant shall, at Consultant's expense, provide such reports, plans, studies, documents and other writings to City upon written request. 6 Independent Contractor. It is understood that Consultant, in the performance of the work and services agreed to be performed, shall act as and be an independent contractor and shall not act as an agent or employee of the City. Consultant shall obtain no rights to retirement benefits or other benefits which accrue to City's employees, and Consultant hereby expressly waives any claim it may have to any such rights.
7. Interest of Consultant. Consultant (including principals, associates and professional employees) covenants and represents that it does not now have any investment or interest in real property and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in the area covered by this Agreement or any other source of income, interest in real property or investment which would be affected in any manner or degree by the performance of Consultant's services hereunder. Consultant further covenants and represents that in the performance of its duties hereunder no person having any such interest shall perform any services under this Agreement.
Consultant is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political Reform Act because Consultant:
a. will conduct research and arrive at conclusions with respect to his/her rendition of information, advice, recommendation or counsel independent of the control and direction of the City or of any City official, other than normal agreement monitoring; and b. possesses no authority with respect to any City decision beyond rendition of information, advice, recommendation or counsel. (FPPC Reg. 18700(a)(2).)
8. Professional Ability of Consultant. City has relied upon the professional training and ability of Consultant to perform the services hereunder as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement. Consultant shall therefore provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform all services under this Agreement. All work performed by Consultant under this Agreement shall be in accordance with applicable legal requirements and shall meet the standard of quality ordinarily to be expected of competent professionals in Consultant's field of expertise.
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9. Indemnity.
a. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall defend (with counsel of City’s choosing), indemnify and hold the City, its officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of, pertaining to, or incident to any acts, errors or omissions, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees, subcontractors, consultants or agents in connection with the performance of the Consultant’s services, the project or this Agreement, including without limitation the payment of all damages, expert witness fees and attorney’s fees and other related costs and expenses. Consultant's obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds, if any, received by Consultant, the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
b. If Consultant’s obligation to defend, indemnify, and/or hold harmless arises out of Consultant’s performance of “design professional” services (as that term is defined under Civil Code section 2782.8), then, and only to the extent required by Civil Code section 2782.8, which is fully incorporated herein, Consultant’s indemnification obligation shall be limited to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant, and, upon Consultant obtaining a final adjudication by a court of competent jurisdiction, Consultant’s liability for such claim, including the cost to defend, shall not exceed the Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault. c. The provisions of this section survive completion of the services or the termination of this contract.
10. Insurance Requirements.
a. Consultant, at Consultant's own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, the following insurance policies. i. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Consultant shall maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for his/her employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In addition, Consultant shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California for all of the subcontractor's employees. Any notice of cancellation or non-renewal of all Workers' Compensation policies must be received by the City at least thirty (30) days prior to such change. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for City. 4 ii. General Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If a commercial general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit.
iii. Automobile Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles, in an amount of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence.
iv. Professional Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain professional errors and omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors or omissions which may arise from Consultant's operations under this Agreement, whether such operations be by the Consultant or by its employees, subcontractors, or subconsultants. The amount of this insurance shall not be less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) on a claims-made annual aggregate basis, or a combined single-limit per occurrence basis. b. Policy Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance policy shall be with insurers possessing a Best's rating of no less than A:VII and shall be endorsed with the following specific language:
i. The City of Pleasant Hill, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.
ii. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance maintained by the City, including any self-insured retention the City may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with it. 5 If Consultant maintains higher insurance limits than the minimums specified herein, City shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the Consultant.
iii. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring Consultant.
iv. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
v. The insurance provided by this policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received by the City.
c. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the City's option, Consultant shall demonstrate financial capability for payment of such deductibles or self-insured retentions.
d. Certificates of Insurance and Endorsements. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Certificates of such insurance shall be filed with the City on or before commencement of performance of this Agreement. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with the City at all times during the term of this Agreement. e. Wasting Policies. No policy required herein shall include a “wasting” policy limit, except under the professional liability policy (i.e., a limit that is reduced by the cost of defense).
f. Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant hereby agrees to waive subrogation which any insurer or contractor may require from Consultant by virtue of the payment of any loss. Consultant agrees to obtain any endorsements that may be necessary to effect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies regardless of whether or not the City has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
11. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall use the standard of care in its profession to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.
12. Licenses. Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of this Agreement, any licenses, permits, insurance and approvals which are legally required of 6 Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City of Pleasant Hill business license.
13. Controlling Law Venue. This Agreement and all matters relating to it shall be governed by the laws of the State of California and any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be held exclusively in a state court in the County of Contra Costa, Martinez, California.
14. Written Notification. Any notice, demand, request, consent, approval or communication that either party desires or is required to give to the other party shall be in writing and either served personally or sent prepaid, first class mail. Any such notice, demand, etc. shall be addressed to the other party at the address set forth herein below. Either party may change its address by notifying the other party of the change of address. Notice shall be deemed communicated within 48 hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section.
If to City:
If to Consultant:
City of Pleasant Hill
100 Gregory Lane
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-3323
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
4637 Chabot Drive, Suite 300
Pleasanton, CA 94588
15. Consultant's Books and Records.
a. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services, or expenditures and disbursements charged to City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant to this Agreement.
b. Consultant shall maintain all documents and records which demonstrate performance under this Agreement for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of termination or completion of this Agreement.
c. Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by the City Manager, City Attorney, City Auditor or a designated representative of these officers. Copies of such documents shall be provided to the City for inspection at City Hall when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, the records shall be available at Consultant's address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement.
d. Where City has reason to believe that such records or documents may be lost or discarded due to dissolution, disbandment or termination of Consultant's business, City may, by written request by any of the above named officers, require that custody of the records be given to the City and that the records and documents be maintained in City Hall. Access to such records and documents shall be granted to any party authorized by Consultant, Consultant's representatives, or Consultant's successor-in-interest. 7 16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of Agreement between the City and Consultant. All prior written and oral communications, including correspondence, drafts, memoranda, and representations, are superseded in total by this Agreement.
17. Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney.
18. Waiver. No failure on the part of either party to exercise any right or remedy hereunder shall operate as a waiver of any other right or remedy that party may have hereunder.
19. Litigation Expenses and Attorneys' Fees. If either party to this Agreement commences any legal action against the other party arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable litigation expenses, including court costs, expert witness fees, discovery expenses, and attorneys' fees.
20. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties when at least one copy hereof shall have been signed by both parties hereto. In approving this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.
21. Assignment and Subcontracting. The parties recognize that a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement is the professional reputation, experience and competence of Consultant. Assignments of any or all rights, duties or obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement shall be permitted only with the express consent of the City. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement without the written authorization of the City. If City consents to such subcontract, Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all acts or omissions of the subcontractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between City and subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the part of the City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise is required by law.
22. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated immediately for cause or by either party without cause upon fifteen days' written notice of termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services performed up to the effective date of termination. 8 CITY OF PLEASANT HILL:
Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CONSULTANT:
By:
Title: Sr Vice President
Business License #
ATTEST:
Janet E. Coleson, City Attorney City Clerk
Attachments: Exhibit A - Scope & Fee Schedule
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first written above.
SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A)
SAFETY ACTION PLAN STUDY
PREPARED FOR:
CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
PREPARED BY:
EXHIBIT A
1 1. COVER LETTER
Aug 15, 2025
Laetitia Galeazzi, PE
City of Pleasant Hill
Senior Civil Engineer
100 Gregoy Lane
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
RE: Proposal for the City of Pleasant Hill, Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan Study Dear Laetitia Galeazzi Members of the Selection Committee:
As an industry leader in traffic safety, Kimley-Horn is uniquely qualified and committed to providing comprehensive safety consulting services for the City of Pleasant Hill’s (City) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan. Our team brings unparalleled technical knowledge of comprehensive safety plans and an ideal blend of local and national safety experience to support the City on this endeavor. Our proposed project team couples data-driven and community-oriented methods to identify effective and implementable strategies to reduce fatal and severe injury crashes. We offer you the following benefits of the Kimley-Horn team:
A COMMITMENT TO TRAFFIC SAFETY. The Kimley-Horn team is committed to identifying targeted safety improvements for transportation systems and roadways for all road users in Pleasant Hill. Our project team is comprised of highly qualified and experienced technical professionals who have collaborated on comprehensive safety plans throughout Northern California and across the state. Our project manager, Robert Paderna, PE, RSP1, has led dozens of Safety Action Plans, Local Road Safety Plans (LRSP), and Vision Zero Plans across Northern California. Robert and the Kimley-Horn team supported Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) in development of its Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Safety Action Plan (CCTSAP) and ongoing Vision Zero planning efforts. Robert will be supported by Mike Colety, PE, PTOE, RSP2BI who brings nearly 30 years of safety transportation experience including serving as project manager for the California Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) for both the 2020-2024 and 2025-2029 contracts. Mike also serves as Chair for the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Towards Zero Deaths subcommittee. Our key team members have been working together on Safety Action Plans throughout California in addition to the California SHSP and Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Implementation Plan. This comprehensive experience will allow our team to efficiently identify the distinct needs of your safety partners, community, and safety plan.
A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ROOTED IN LOCAL EXPERIENCE. We are excited to bring a fresh lens to Pleasant Hill’s Safety Action Plan – grounded in our familiarity with the City’s transportation system and informed by our recent work across the region. Our team excels at integrating robust public engagement, site-specific countermeasure identification, and conceptual design development to
ensure that safety strategies are both
feasible and aligned with community goals.
Utilizing our team of engineers, we develop
conceptual design plans and
construction cost estimates to assess
implementation feasibility and guide
consensus building among City staff,
electeds, and community members. We
also bring extensive experience in securing
competitive funding through SS4A and
HSIP programs. Simply put, this is the
Kimley-Horn difference!
» 4637 Chabot Drive
Suite 300
Pleasanton, CA 94588
TEL: 925.398.4840
2 ACCESS TO NATIONAL RESOURCES AND LOCAL INSIGHT. Kimley-Horn has delivered Safety Action Plans, Local Road Safety Plans (LRSPs), Systemic Safety Analysis Report Programs (SSARPs), Road Safety Audits (RSAs), Roadway Safety Sign Audits (RSSAs), Bicycle and/or Pedestrian Safety Action Plans (BSAPs/PSAPs), SHSPs, Safety Management Plans (SMPs), data collection and crash analysis, and design of safety countermeasures throughout the country, including here in the Bay Area. Our national reach is complemented by our local insight—particularly through our recent work for the City of Pleasant Hill. Together with our subconsultant LCC Engineering & Surveying, we supported the City on the Taylor Boulevard/Civic Drive Intersection Improvements project, giving us firsthand experience with the City’s roadway conditions, design standards, and community priorities. This local design experience, combined with our leadership in the CCTA Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Safety Action Plan (CCTSAP), positions us to develop a Safety Action Plan that is both contextsensitive and implementation-focused.
With our team local to the Bay Area, and our project Manager, Robert Paderna, sitting in the Pleasanton office, we are excited to be considered for an important project that is in our backyard. Should you have any questions about our proposal or require any additional information, our project manager Robert Paderna, PE, RSP1, will be your point of contact and can be reached directly at 916.859.3610, [email protected], or the address listed above.
Sincerely,
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Robert Paderna, PE, RSP1 Brian Sowers, PE
Project Manager/Associate Principal-in-Charge*
Kimley-Horn has reviewed Exhibit A, the Sample Consultant Agreement, provided in Addendum 3, and requests the following clarification for consideration by the City:
e. Wasting Policies. No policy required herein shall include a “wasting” policy limit, except under the professional liability policy (i.e., a limit that is reduced by the cost of defense).
Reasoning: Professional liability policies for engineers are structured so that defense costs erode the policy limits. Requiring defense costs to be payable in addition to the policy limits is outside the scope of commercially available professional liability insurance for engineers.
* Brian is authorized to negotiate budget and scope of services on behalf of Kimley-Horn. ✓ Kimley-Horn accepts the City’s Indemnity Clause requirements ✓ Kimley-Horn affirms that this proposal will remain valid and binding for up to 120 days from the submittal of August 15, 2025. ✓ Kimley-Horn acknowledges Addendum 1 and 2 released on Tuesday, July 22 and Tuesday, July 30. ✓ Active and pending litigation have been provided in the Appendix 3 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Cover Letter ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1
2. Table of Contents..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
4. Project Understanding and Approach ..................................................................................................................................... 5
5. Team Organization and Experience....................................................................................................................................... 15
6. Key Personnel Resumes........................................................................................................................................................ 17
7. Project Schedule.................................................................................................................................................................... 25
8. Project Fee Schedule............................................................................................................................................................. 26
9. Proof of Insurance Certification.............................................................................................................................................. 27 Appendix .................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 4 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Pleasant Hill (City) is taking a significant step towards improving roadway safety by preparing a citywide Safety Action Plan (Plan). This initiative will update the 2021 Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) and include a robust action plan with implementation guidance, development of a high injury network (HIN), list of priority projects, conceptual design plans and associated planninglevel construction cost estimates. The Plan will leverage recent crash data to identify key factors contributing to local traffic incidents, enhancing the City's eligibility for funding from state and federal programs such as HSIP and SS4A.
Proposed Project Approach
Kimley-Horn's approach to the Safety Action Plan consists of three main processes:
1. Identification of Emphasis Areas: We will identify citywide and local agency partner emphasis areas, such as impaired driving or active transportation, which contribute significantly to traffic injuries.
2. Site-Specific Case Studies: Our team will conduct detailed audits of representative sites in the city to develop targeted countermeasures.
3. Policy and Program Review: We will review citywide policies, programs, resources, and practices to identify opportunities for alignment with traffic safety best practices.
Our approach to community engagement is rooted in inclusivity, creativity, and accessibility—ensuring that every voice in Pleasant Hill has an opportunity to shape the Safety Action Plan. Through a combination of in-person and virtual workshops, and interactive online tools, we will create a dynamic engagement strategy tailored with input from City staff to reach diverse audiences and foster meaningful participation throughout the planning process.
Key Experience and Team Expertise
Kimley-Horn brings extensive experience with the California HSIP and has developed the HSIP Implementation Plan at the statewide level. We have successfully secured over $49.5M for clients in California and $244.45M for clients across the United States. Our project manager, Robert Paderna, PE, RSP1, has led numerous Safety Action Plans, LRSPs, and Vision Zero Plans throughout Northern California. He is supported by Brian Sowers, PE, who has nearly 30 years of transportation safety experience.
Commitment to Traffic Safety
Our team's commitment to identifying and implementing targeted safety improvements for Pleasant Hill is backed by extensive local and regional experience. We blend robust public engagement with site-specific countermeasure identification and conceptual design. This ensures that safety strategies are feasible and align with community goals. Additionally, our team excels in securing competitive funding through SS4A and HSIP programs.
Access to National Resources and Local Insight
Kimley-Horn's national reach and local insight, particularly from recent work in Pleasant Hill, position us uniquely to deliver an effective Safety Action Plan. Having supported the City on the Taylor Boulevard/Civic Drive Intersection Improvements, we have firsthand knowledge of local conditions, design standards, and community priorities. Our collaboration with LCC Engineering & Surveying and National Data and Surveying Services (NDS) further strengthens our ability to deliver a comprehensive, contextsensitive plan.
Kimley-Horn's proven approaches, dedicated team, and robust resources ensure we will provide a Safety Action Plan tailored to Pleasant Hill's unique needs, promoting enhanced roadway safety for all users. 5 4. PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
Project Understanding and Approach
Pleasant Hill is taking a major step towards enhanced roadway safety through the preparation of a citywide Safety Action Plan. This Plan is intended to serve as an update of its Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) developed in 2021 but also include a robust action plan that provides implementation guidance, list of priority projects and associated conceptual design plans and planning-level construction cost estimates to guide near- and long-term implementation steps. The Plan will study the most recent crash data to aid the City in identifying the factors that contribute most to local traffic crashes. It will also better position the City to receive safety implementation funding from state and federal grant programs such as HSIP and SS4A. Kimley-Horn has extensive experience with the California HSIP, including the development of the HSIP Implementation Plan at the statewide level, and assisted cities and counties in securing more than $49.5M for our clients in California, and $244.45 for clients across the United States. Our team’s approach is centered on the development of a comprehensive, SS4A-eligible Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) that identifies strategic and community-supported implementation projects and strategies. This is a proven approach we have successfully implemented in the development of several recent Safety Action Plans which meet SS4A eligibility requirements.
During the project initiation process, Kimley-Horn and the project team will discuss the review of all guidance. During the development of the draft Plan, Kimley-Horn will review the plan for adherence to the applicable guidance and incorporate the understanding of the guidance into the development of the plan.
The goal of the Safety Action Plan is to develop countermeasures that can be systemically implemented to reduce the risk of crashes on City roadways. Kimley-Horn’s approach builds that toolbox using three separate processes:
1. Identify citywide and local agency partner emphasis areas (such as impaired driving or active transportation) that represent a large proportion of traffic injuries
2. Identify site-specific case studies that are representative of other locations in the city for a more detailed audit and focused countermeasures
3. Review citywide policies, programs, resources, and practices that may impact traffic safety, and then identify opportunities to align with safety best practices
Based on crash data obtained from the TIMS for the most recent five-year period between 2020-2024, approximately 13% of the injury crashes resulted in a fatality or severe injury. The majority of the injury crashes resulted in other visible injury. Table 1 summarizes the breakdown of injury crashes by severity level.
Table 1 – Pleasant Hill Crash Severity Summary (2020-2024) Injury Severity Count Percentage
Fatal 1 0.3%
Severe Injury 48 12.9%
Other Visible Injury 221 59.6%
Complaint of Pain 101 27.2%
Total 371 100%
The three primary crash types for the City are broadside (31%), rear end (22%), and hit object (13%). See Table 2 with a breakdown of the crash types. Further, the top three primary collision factors are unsafe speed (23%), auto right-of-way violations (17%), and traffic signal and sign violations (10%).
6 Table 2 – Pleasant Hill Crash Type Summary (2020-2024) Crash Type Count Percentage
Broadside 113 30.5%
Rear End 82 22.1%
Hit Object 47 12.7%
Head-On 43 11.6%
Vehicle/Pedestrian 29 7.8%
Sideswipe 28 7.6%
Other 26 7.0%
Overturned 3 0.8%
Total 371 100%
As shown in Figure 1, the highest concentration of fatal and injury-related crashes occurred along Contra Costa Boulevard. This arterial corridor serves as a critical north-south route that parallels I-680 and provides a direct connection to Diablo Valley College (DVC), commercial and residential uses to the west. Contra Costa Boulevard experiences high levels of congestion throughout the day, during weekdays and weekends. The City has invested considerable resources over the years to enhance multi-modal safety with implementation of complete streets projects along this corridor, including the corridor improvements project from Viking Drive to Harriet Drive (south of Taylor Boulevard), which includes traffic signal upgrades, street lighting, landscaped median improvements, curb ramp upgrades, bike lanes and associated signing and striping modifications. While these projects, which incorporate Safe Systems Approach principles, are expected to reduce fatal and severe injury crashes, there are other opportunities to further enhance traffic safety that this Plan is expected to identify and develop conceptual design plans for future implementation efforts.
The intersections in the City which experienced the most crashes over the 5-year study period were Contra Costa Boulevard/ Chilpancingo Parkway (24 crashes), Monument Boulevard/Marcia Drive (19 crashes), and Contra Costa Boulevard/Golf Club Road (14 crashes). These intersections present a wide range of safety challenges for road users to navigate, particularly vulnerable road users, with current configuration having long crossing distances, uncontrolled crossings to access porkchop islands, high vehicular speeds, free (uncontrolled) right-turn movements, narrow (and unprotected) bike lanes. 7 Figure 1 - Citywide Injury Crashes (2020-2024)
8 Kimley-Horn’s approach to developing the City of Pleasant Hill’s Safety Action Plan is grounded in innovation local insight, and a proven approach to safety planning. Our team will work closely with City staff to ensure the plan reflects staff and community values, address local safety challenges, and positions the City for successful implementation and future funding opportunities.
Community Engagement Strategy
We believe that meaningful public engagement is essential to the success of any safety plan. Our outreach strategy goes beyond traditional methods to incorporate creative, inclusive, and accessible tools that encourage broad participation. With input from City staff, we will design a tailored engagement plan that includes virtual and in-person workshops to reach diverse audiences, live and recorded presentations available on-demand to accommodate varying schedules, and interactive online tools to gather feedback and share updates.
Safety Countermeasure Toolbox Development
At the core of our planning process is the development of a comprehensive countermeasure toolbox that includes
both infrastructure and non-infrastructure strategies (i.e. education campaigns, traffic enforcement campaigns,
new/updated policies). Using a combination of crash data, roadway characteristics, and stakeholder input, we will identify countermeasures that offer the greatest safety benefit relative to implementation cost. The toolbox will inform three key components:
Community Workshop Vision Zero Project Signage
9 1. CITYWIDE SYSTEMIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. Based on crash trends in Pleasant Hill—particularly those involving speeding and aggressive driving—we will identify low-cost, high-impact systemic countermeasures.
These proven strategies will be designed to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes across the city.
2. LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. Kimley-Horn will identify a prioritized list of intersection and corridor safety improvements that will be identified based on a review of historical crash data and community input. Leveraging our expertise in multimodal safety and design, including our experience in development of the Complete Intersections Guide for Caltrans (see right), we will apply Safe Systems Approach principles to develop infrastructure solutions that emphasize speed management, conflict reduction, and network redundancy. Our team will prepare concept-level plans for priority locations, illustrating proposed corridor and intersection improvements that reflect best practices. These plans will be supported by planning-level construction cost estimates to inform the City’s implementation strategy and future funding pursuits.
3. NON-INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. Recognizing that many fatal and severe injury crashes in Pleasant Hill involve unsafe speeds, right-of-way violations, and impaired driving, we will explore opportunities for education campaigns, enforcement strategies, and policy updates. We will also identify potential funding sources, such as OTS and other state grants, to support these initiatives.
Work Plan
Task 1: Data Collection & Existing Conditions Safety Analysis Kimley-Horn will conduct a citywide assessment of the most recent 5-year crash data to identify high-frequency crash locations, high risk locations (with elevated critical crash rate (CCR), impaired driving crashes, school-related crashes), and locations with unusual crash patterns (such as high severity, behavioral outliers, and roadway geometry that may be contributing to crashes).
This analysis will be grounded in a Safe Systems Approach and will incorporate statistical network screening methods consistent with the Highway Safety Manual (HSM). These methods are designed to identify locations with crash rates that exceed statistically expected norms, allowing for a focused review of roadway and intersection characteristics that may contribute to elevated risk.
The first phase of the screening process will involve developing critical crash rates for roadway segments and intersections throughout the city. Average crash rates will be calculated based on roadway functional classification and intersection control type.
These will be compared against thresholds derived from daily traffic volumes to estimate the relative risk at each location. This approach builds upon the concept of High Injury Networks and allows for the identification of both high-volume corridors and lowerclassification roadways that may present systemic safety concerns.
The second phase focuses on crash type overrepresentation. Kimley-Horn will analyze the distribution of crash types across the city’s roadway network and compare them to expected patterns based on functional classification and control type. This analysis will highlight locations with disproportionately high occurrences of specific crash types, including ● Fatal crashes
● Fatal + serious
injury crashes
● Broadside crashes
● Single vehicle crashes (run off
road, fixed object, other)
● Head-on crashes
● Rear-end crashes
● Sideswipe crashes
● Bicycle crashes
● Pedestrian crashes
● Wet/slippery road crashes
● Nighttime crashes
● Crashes involving alcohol/drugs
● Crashes involving
driver inattention
● Crashes involving
speeding/aggressive driving
10 Based on this analysis, Kimley-Horn will compile a comprehensive inventory of roadway segments and intersections with three or more crashes, ranked by total crash frequency in accordance with Local Roadway Safety Manual guidance. This inventory will inform the identification of priority locations for further evaluation and potential project development. These locations will be referenced in the Emphasis Areas section of the Plan, and will serve as candidates for future Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) or Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant applications. The analysis will also support the identification of systemic risk factors and the development of appropriate countermeasures.
To communicate key findings, Kimley-Horn will prepare a series of visual exhibits illustrating citywide crash locations, primary collision factors, high-injury intersections and segments, crash severity, time-of-day trends, and involvement of bicyclists and pedestrians.
As part of this task, Kimley-Horn will conduct data collection efforts to include traffic volumes and roadway speed. We will conduct 24-hr bi-directional average daily traffic (ADT) counts at up to 36 roadway segment locations. While not necessary for conducting the crash data analysis outlined above, Kimley-Horn can collect weekday peak hour turning movement counts (AM, Midday, and PM peaks) as needed. This supplemental data may be used to assess traffic operations and feasibility of safety improvements to be determined as an outcome of the crash data analysis. As such, this task includes a total budget of $10,000 for traffic data collection.
Deliverables:
• Traffic Counts
• Crash Data Analysis Summary Results
• Crash Summary Exhibits
Task 2: Stakeholder & Community Engagement
Kimley-Horn will collaborate with the City to develop and implement an engagement strategy that includes early involvement of key stakeholders and broad participation from the community. This strategy will include a detailed roadmap outlining stakeholder coordination, outreach methods, and a timeline for engagement activities throughout the project lifecycle.
A stakeholder group (Vision Zero Task Force) will be established to serve as an advisory group for the Safety Action Plan.
Kimley-Horn will facilitate the formation of this task force, which will include representatives from City departments (engineering, planning, education), public safety and enforcement agencies, the fire district, public health professionals, community members, and select regional partners including the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA). The task force will convene for two (2) facilitated meetings, which will be both informative and interactive. These sessions will include presentations of crash data findings and preliminary safety analysis, allowing members to provide feedback and help shape project recommendations. If requested by the City, Kimley-Horn will coordinate a field review with task force members to evaluate specific priority locations in person.
The stakeholder group will also review the list of potential priority locations and safety projects identified in the proposed network screening analysis. The stakeholder group will also play a key role in reviewing the Safety Action Plan report.
In parallel with stakeholder engagement, Kimley-Horn will lead a public outreach campaign designed to reach a diverse cross-section of Pleasant Hill residents. This campaign will include the development of a dedicated project website hosted on the City’s domain, an online interactive survey, and two (2) public workshops.
These workshops will provide opportunities for residents to share feedback on citywide and location-specific safety concerns and desired improvements. Kimley-Horn will also participate in tabling at two (2) local events, such as the Farmers Market, to promote the project and collect input directly from the community.
To enhance accessibility and engagement, Kimley-Horn will incorporate creative outreach methods, including virtual and in-person meetings, live and recorded presentations, and interactive tools. Kimley-Horn will develop a project microsite (at the URL PHtransportation.com), which one-stop shop for project information including deliverables, meeting/workshop announcements and Community Workshop
11 material. We will also develop and host an online map-based survey platform that allows users to identify areas of concern by placing pins and submitting location-specific feedback. The survey will be developed in collaboration with City staff and finalized following one round of review.
Kimley-Horn will provide content to the City’s Public Information Officer (PIO) and/or webmasters for posting project information in support of providing updates to the project website. This content will be adapted from materials developed in other tasks and may include resized graphics or excerpts from technical documents. It is assumed that the City will be responsible for all aspects of survey distribution, including posting across various social media platforms and the agency website, if desired.
Kimley-Horn will synthesize and summarize input received as part of community outreach efforts and present findings in the Draft Safety Action Plan. This process will ensure that community input is meaningfully reflected in the final recommendations and project prioritization.
Deliverables:
● Engagement strategy
● Online survey
● Website development
● Meeting materials for two stakeholder meetings
● Meeting materials for two public workshops
Task 3: Vision Zero Strategic Planning, Policy, and Program Recommendations Kimley-Horn will conduct a literature review of existing and in-progress City plans, projects, policies, programs, and standards to identify opportunities for alignment with Vision Zero principles and SS4A Safety Action Plan requirements. This literature review will focus on identifying safety-related initiatives and evaluating their effectiveness, consistency, and potential for enhancement. Documents to be reviewed include:
● 2040 General Plan – Transportation Element (Draft)
● Local Road Safety Plan (2021)
● Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan (2023)
● Draft Preferred Route to School Maps available on
SchoolRoutes.org
● Local transit route maps
● Local park and trail maps
As part of this review, Kimley-Horn will assist the City in establishing a hierarchy of planning documents and identifying gaps, overlaps, and areas for policy refinement. This effort will also include an assessment of existing programs and policies across the “Four Es” of transportation safety—engineering, enforcement, education, and emergency response—to identify opportunities for updates that reflect current best practices and support safer roadway conditions.
Building on insights from the safety analysis (Task 1) and community engagement (Task 2), Kimley-Horn will develop a set of recommended policy and process changes to be considered for inclusion in the Safety Action Plan. These recommendations will address infrastructure design, traffic enforcement strategies, public education and outreach, emergency response coordination, and procedural improvements. All recommendations will be grounded in the Safe Systems Approach, consistent with the U.S.
Department of Transportation’s National Roadway Safety Strategy. Furthermore, the recommendations will be accompanied by performance metrics to measure progress and effectiveness, as well as identification of responsible lead departments or staff.
These implementable actions will serve as a practical roadmap toward achieving Vision Zero, ensuring accountability and transparency throughout the process.
Kimley-Horn will also support the City and Vision Zero Task Force in drafting a formal Vision Zero policy, including a target date for achieving zero traffic deaths and serious injuries, aligned with California’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) goal of 2050.
Findings from this task will be summarized in a benchmarking technical memorandum, which will document the literature review, identify policy gaps, and present recommended updates to align with Vision Zero and national safety best practices. This memorandum will serve as a foundational element of the Safety Action Plan and guide future policy development and implementation.
Deliverables:
● Literature Review of Plans, Policies and Programs
● Benchmarking and Recommendations Memorandum
12 Task 4: Infrastructure and Engineering Solutions
Task 4.1: High Injury Network
Kimley-Horn will develop a High Injury Network (HIN) for Pleasant Hill, identifying roadway segments and intersections with the highest concentrations of fatal and serious injury crashes across all travel modes—pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. This analysis will build on the crash data compiled in Task 1 and will focus on isolating a subset of the roadway network where a majority of severe crashes occur (e.g., more than 50%). The resulting HIN will help the City prioritize geographic areas for targeted safety interventions and systemic improvements. The network will be mapped using GIS and integrated into the Safety Action Plan to support data-driven decision-making and future funding applications.
Task 4.2: Field Review and Conceptual Design for Priority Locations Kimley-Horn will identify up to ten (10) priority locations within the HIN for further evaluation and conceptual design. These locations will be selected based on crash frequency, severity, unusual patterns, and site-specific conditions that suggest potential for effective mitigation. The evaluation will include identification of multimodal conflict points between vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists along roadway segments and intersections within the corridor limits.
To support this effort, Kimley-Horn will conduct one day of field review meetings or walk audits at the selected locations, in coordination with City staff and members of the Vision Zero Task Force. These site visits will inform the development of preliminary concept plans that illustrate recommended safety countermeasures.
Concept-level plan line drawings will be prepared using high-resolution aerial imagery and AutoCAD, scaled appropriately to show project limits and proposed improvements. The concept plans will serve as a foundation for future capital project development, community engagement, and grant applications. These plans will visually communicate recommended treatments such as enhanced crosswalks, buffered bike lanes, curb ramp upgrades, curb radius modifications, removal of right-turn slip lanes, and other proven complete streets and speed management strategies. Additionally, technology solutions such as rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB), radar speed feedback signs, LED enhanced signage, traffic signal upgrades and ITS improvements.
Kimley-Horn will use the traffic volume data collected in Task 1 to perform a high-level assessment of safety recommendations along priority locations that would likely impact intersection traffic operations.
Additionally, Kimley-Horn will prepare planning-level cost estimates for implementation of proposed safety improvements along the priority locations.
Deliverables:
● High Injury Network maps
● Concept Plan Line Drawings
● Planning-level Cost Estimates
Task 5: Implementation and Performance Monitoring
Kimley-Horn will develop an implementation strategy to guide the City of Pleasant Hill in developing implementation timelines for priority projects identified. This strategy will include a phased timeline—organized into near-term, mid-term, and long-term actions— to help the City align its efforts with its Vision Zero target date.
Kimley-Horn will identify opportunities for funding and implementation of the recommended priority projects through existing City maintenance programs and external grant sources. Potential funding mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, SB1, Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP), Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A), Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), and other applicable state and federal programs.
The strategy will also include recommendations for updates to City design standards to better reflect current safety best practices and support long-term implementation of Vision Zero principles.
All recommended projects, including non-engineering strategies (i.e. policy and process changes) identified in Task 3, will be summarized in a comprehensive implementation matrix, which will be incorporated into the Safety Action Plan. This matrix will provide a clear and actionable framework for tracking progress, securing funding, and coordinating across departments and agencies.
13 Deliverables:
● Implementation Strategy Matrix ● Annual Reporting Checklist Task 6: Deliverables
Task 6.1: Draft Safety Action Plan
Kimley-Horn will prepare a draft Safety Action Plan to document the findings of the previous tasks. The draft Plan will summarize the identified needs, safety goals, emphasis areas, and a prioritized list of improvements and activities. It will also identify responsibilities and resources to carry out the plan. The plan will also document the stakeholders and their involvement in the plan’s development, as well as a summary of public engagement and outreach activities. It will also contain a strategy for implementing the opportunities identified and a process for monitoring safety outcomes, to determine which strategies are most effective. Finally, the plan will include steps on how it can be evaluated for effectiveness and process for updating it in the future.
Kimley-Horn will provide a summary of the data collection effort in the format of an existing conditions assessment to be included as an appendix to the report, along with supporting electronic or GIS-based maps.
The draft report will be submitted to the City for review and comments, and we will assist in circulating the draft plan to members of the project stakeholder group for review. Kimley-Horn will also facilitate a meeting with City staff to review the draft Safety Action Plan. Kimley-Horn will track and collect a consolidated, non-conflicting set of comments from City staff to review and update the report.
Task 6.2: Final Safety Action Plan
Kimley-Horn will respond to one set of consolidated, non-conflicting comments received on the Draft Plan into the Final Safety Action Plan. This document will guide the City’s effort to improve transportation safety and reduce the number of incidents and the severity of those incidents on our transportation systems.
The Final Safety Action Plan will be designed as a living document, with clearly defined methodologies for future updates as new crash data becomes available, projects are completed, and priorities evolve. If requested by the City, Kimley-Horn will support City staff in presenting the Final Plan to the City Council for formal adoption.
Task 6.3: Preferred Routes to School
Kimley-Horn will review maps of preferred route(s) to school via SchoolRoutes.org, and identified proposed countermeasures will be summarized and submitted to the City in the draft report. The electronic files used to create school improvement figures will be submitted to the City separately.
Deliverables:
● Draft Safety Action Plan
● Final Safety Action Plan
● Presentation to City Council
Task 7: Project Management
This task includes general project administration, including management of project staff, quality control, and project accounting.
Kimley-Horn will coordinate a project kick-off meeting with City staff to discuss the goals and objectives of the Safety Action Plan with respect to crash reduction, partnerships, and community engagement. Administrative items will be discussed, including communication protocol, meeting frequency, progress reporting, scheduling and invoicing, and other relevant project information such as key milestones throughout the project and what defines success for this project. A summary of the meeting notes with key action items will be developed and distributed by Kimley-Horn.
This task includes up to twelve (12) project coordination meetings. It is assumed that four (4) meetings will be held in person, with the remaining meetings conducted virtually.
Deliverables:
● Project kick-off meeting agenda and meeting notes
● Project coordination meeting agendas and meeting notes 14 Current Workload and Availability
Kimley-Horn uses a “cast-ahead” workload forecasting technique to manage projects and staff assignments. This involves evaluating project milestones and staff loading weekly, monthly, and six months ahead, down to the project team level. We track all project and staff commitments in a database, allowing us to identify and address overloads and shortfalls early. With this, we can effectively handle multiple assignments and meet the City’s needs. Below are details on our personnel’s roles, current workload, and availability for this project.
Personnel Current Workload Availability for this Project Robert Paderna, PE, RSP1
Project Manager
• Santa Cruz County, Transportation Safety Action
Plan, Santa Cruz, CA
• City of Santa Clara, Vision Zero Action Plan, Santa
Clara, CA
• MTC, Traffic Incident Management (TIM)
Implementation, Bay Area, CA
40%
Brian Sowers, PE
Principal-in-Charge
• City of Fremont, Decoto Road at I-880 Interchange
Improvements PS&E
• MTC, IDEA TSP San Jose Re-timing
• City of Fremont, Fremont Boulevard Complete
Streets Improvements
20%
Mike Colety PE, PTOE, RSP2BI
QC/QA Manager; Behavioral
Strategies
• Caltrans, Strategic Highway Safety Plan
• Caltrans, Division of Safety Program On-Call
Contract
• Montana Department of Transportation, Montana
Comprehensive Highway Safety Plan
15%
Brandi Childress
Stakeholder and Community
Engagement
• VTA, BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension
• Santa Cruz County, Transportation Safety Action
Plan, Santa Cruz, CA
• Marin Transit, Service Changes, Fare Transition
and New Bus Facility Project
15%
Channing Bickford, AICP
Data collection and Safety Data
Analysis
• Caltrans, Division of Safety Program On-Call
• Caltrans, Strategic High Safety Plan
• MTC, Program Planning and Implementation for
Traffic Incident Management Support
25%
Nikita Petrov, PE
Countermeasure Development
and Preliminary Engineering
• City of Fremont, Fremont Boulevard Bike Lanes
• VTA, Bascom Complete Streets
• City of Fremont, Decoto Road at I-880
Interchange Improvements PS&E
20%
Molly Tremblay
Grant Support
• City of Seaside, Broadway Complete Street
Corridor
• City of Salinas, Harden Road Path & SRTS
Improvements Project
• City of King City, Broadway/San Antonio/US 101
Roundabout
20%
Darryl DePencier, AICP, GISP,
RSP2B
Vision Zero Planning and
Implementation Plan
• LA Metro, Safety Action Plan
• Ventura County, Vision Zero Action Plan
• City of Santa Clara, Vision Zero Action Plan
45%
15 5. TEAM ORGANIZATION AND EXPERIENCE
Kimley-Horn is a full-service engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm providing a comprehensive range of services to public and private clients throughout the United States. Founded in 1967, our company has grown from a small group of traffic engineers and transportation planners to a multidisciplinary firm of more than 10,000 in 145 offices nationwide. Our 15 California offices, including a local office in Pleasanton, have over 700 engineers, planners, designers, and technicians.
Our experienced and technically proficient individuals have completed comprehensive, data-driven traffic safety engineering projects, including LRSPs, SSARs, SHSPs, bicycle and pedestrian planning, grant writing specialists, and other transportation engineering-related key services. In fact, two of our proposed team members have RSP certifications, a new roadway safety certification process that was sponsored by Kimley-Horn.
Kimley-Horn is dedicated to improving safety multimodal safety for all, and we are experts in traffic safety planning and incorporating traffic safety components into our designs. Our team is experienced in working with public agencies to evaluate not just where crashes occur, but what conditions contribute to elevated crash activity and what countermeasures can be applied systemically to reduce the frequency of crashes. Specifically, during the planning stage, we typically review existing crash patterns and existing conditions which may elevate the risk of crashes. From there, we identify countermeasures that can be applied systemically throughout an area where those conditions exist to remove higher risk conditions before crashes occur. We then work with our clients to implement the necessary safety treatments and greatly enhance people’s experiences. As you can see in our Safety Action Plan Map, we are more than qualified to carry out the City’s Plan.
For specific project details, please refer to our relevant projects in the Appendix. 16 Organization Chart
Kimley-Horn has assembled an exceptional team of professionals who possess experience providing similar traffic engineering and design services, have proven project management capabilities, and are committed to providing the City with timely and high-quality deliverables. Robert Paderna, PE, RSP1 will serve as our project manager responsible for day-to-day coordination with the City and our proposed task leaders. Robert will be supported by principal-in-charge Mike Colety PE, PTOE, RSP2BI and a dedicated team of engineers and analysts. We have included resumes for our key staff on the following pages.
Subconsultants
LCC Engineering & Surveying, Inc. (LCC)
LCC is a civil engineering and land surveying firm with a single office located in Martinez, California. LCC was founded in 1954, and for over 60 years, they have provided consulting, engineering, and land surveying services for local municipalities, school districts, public agencies, and organizations. Their current staff consists of 10 employees; of which, one is a registered Engineer-in-Training, three are Registered Professional Civil Engineers, one is a Professional Land Surveyor, and two individuals maintain both Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor Licenses.
National Data & Surveying Services (NDS)
National Data & Surveying Services (NDS) is one of the largest traffic data collection firms in the nation, with 14 full-service offices, 10 field offices, and an outstanding team of well over 100 professional fulltime employees. NDS has conducted approximately 7,000 turning movement counts and hundreds of bicycle screen-line counts. In 2023, NDS completed 5,300+ projects for over 850 clients, including private engineering firms; public agencies; regional planning organizations; retail outlets; private companies; and private citizens. NDS leverages their experience and expertise to deliver accurate and timely data in a professional manner. 17 6. KEY PERSONNEL RESUMES
ROBERT PADERNA, PE, RSP1
Project Manager
Robert has more than 20 years of experience in transportation and traffic engineering.
His experience includes safety studies, road safety audits (RSAs), traffic control, engineering and traffic surveys, signal warrant analysis, pedestrian and bicycle facilities planning and design, signing and striping, traffic impact studies, signal timing, traffic signal design, street lighting, and intelligent transportation design (ITS) design. He is skilled in the application of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device (CMUTCD) guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, Caltrans’ Highway Design Manuel (HDM) and Standard Plans, and industry best practices included in National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) publications. Robert brings extensive recent experience in preparation of Local Road Safety Plans which involved robust stakeholder/public engagement and development of project implementation strategies. Additionally, these efforts have produced safety implementation projects in which our clients were successful in securing grant funding.
Relevant Experience
» CCTA, Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Safety Action Plan, Contra Costa County, CA – Project Manager
» City of Brentwood, LRSP, Brentwood, CA – Project Manager » City of South San Francisco, LRSP, South San Francisco, CA – Project Manager
» City of Milpitas, Citywide Traffic and Safety Study, Milpitas, CA – Safety Task Lead
» Caltrans, On-Call Safety Programs Support Services, Statewide, CA – Task Manager
» Caltrans, Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) Update and Implementation 2020-2024, Statewide, CA – Project Engineer
» City of Manteca, LRSP, Manteca, CA – Project Manager
» City of Tracy, LRSP, Tracy, CA – Project Engineer
» County of El Dorado, LRSP, El Dorado County, CA – Project Manager » County of Glenn, LRSP, Glenn County, CA – Project Manager » County of Sutter, LRSP, Sutter County, CA – Project Manager » City of Placerville, LRSP, Placerville, CA – Project Manager » City of Lincoln, LRSP, Lincoln, CA – Project Manager
» City of Roseville, LRSP, Roseville, CA – Deputy Project Manager » City of Rocklin, LRSP, Rocklin, CA – Project Manager
» City of Citrus Heights, LRSP, Citrus Heights, CA – Project Manager » City of Folsom, Safety Assessment of East Natoma Street and Blue Ravine Road, Folsom, CA – Project Manager
» City of Rancho Cordova, LRSP, Rancho Cordova, CA – Project Manager » County of San Benito, LRSP, San Benito County, CA – Project Engineer » County of Placer, RSSA and Sign Upgrade, Placer County, CA – Project Engineer
» Caltrans, SHSP Update and Implementation 2020-2024: Task Order #7 Complete Intersections Guide, Statewide, CA – Project Engineer Professional Credentials
» Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, San Jose State
University
» Professional Civil Engineer in
California No. 73262
» Road Safety Professional 1 No.
553
18 BRIAN SOWERS, PE
Principal-in-Charge
Brian has over 29 years of focused experience providing a broad range of traffic and civil engineering services to public agencies. His experience includes signal timing and coordination (over 4,000 signals), signal design (over 250 signals), signal interconnect design, signal system design and evaluation, signing and striping design, street lighting design, minor civil improvement layout and design, pedestrian/bicycle studies, ramp metering studies, traffic operations and safety studies, and ITS analysis and design.
Brian has managed a full range of projects ranging in size from small intersection studies to large multi-agency analysis and design projects. His long track record of delivering quality and on-time services has resulted in a significant amount of repeat services to his clients.
Relevant Experience
» County of Santa Clara, Oregon Expressway Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety and Operations Improvements Study – Santa Clara County, CA – Project Manager
» City of Pleasant Hill, Gregory Lane at Brandon Lane In-Pavement Lighted Crosswalk Design, Pleasant Hill, CA – Project Manager
» Gregory Lane at Contra Costa Canal Trail In-Pavement Lighted Crosswalk Design, Pleasant Hill, CA – Project Manager
» City Sacramento High Collision Locations Safety Study, Sacramento, CA – Project Manager
» City of Concord, Monument Boulevard Pedestrian Safety Improvements PS&E, Concord, CA – Project Manager
» City of Concord, Unmarked Crosswalks at Clayton Road/Barbis Way and Concord Blvd./2nd Street Safety Study, Concord, CA – Project Manager » East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD), Solano Way Trail Crossing Safety Evaluation Study, Concord, CA – Project Manager
» City of Oakland, Fruitvale District Traffic Operations and Safety Study, Oakland, CA – Project Manager
» CCCTA, Pacheco Transit Hub/Park & Ride Traffic Operations Study, Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (CCCTA) – Project Manager » City of Santa Rosa, Fountaingrove Parkway Traffic Operations and Safety Study, Santa Rosa, CA – Project Manager
» County of Marin, Redwood Highway Frontage Road Traffic Operations and Safety Study, Marin County, CA – Project Manager
» VTA, Bascom Avenue Complete Streets Project Traffic Signal, Lighting, and Communications PS&E, San Jose, Santa Clara County, and Campbell, CA – Task Leader for Traffic Signal and Lighting Design
» County of Santa Clara, Homestead Road Safe Routes to School Project, Santa Clara County, CA – Project Manager
» County of Santa Clara, Capitol Expressway ITS Infrastructure and Sidewalks Project, Santa Clara County, CA – Project Manager Professional Credentials
» Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, California
Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo
» Professional Engineer in
California #60296
» Institute of Transportation
Engineers (ITE), Member
» UC Berkeley’s Institute of
Transportation Studies
“Advanced Traffic Signal
Operations” Course, Former
Instructor
» MTC’s Arterial Operations
Committee, Former Chair
19 MIKE COLETY, PE, PTO, RSP2BI
QC/QA Manager; Behavioral Strategies
Over the last 28 years, Mike has been responsible for the planning and design of transportation facilities, specializing in traffic safety planning, systemic safety, quantitative safety analysis, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and ITS. Many of these projects have required extensive stakeholder and public involvement components.
Mike’s experience includes numerous projects that balance traffic safety and capacity, and he is currently working extensively on transportation safety in California, Nevada, and Arizona. This experience ranges from managing the California and Nevada SHSPs, Nevada Highway Capacity Building Project, and being a senior advisor for the Morro Bay LRSPs and Sunnyvale, Ventura, Lancaster, and La Quinta SSARs. Mike has led a management-level training course on the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) for Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and completed formal training on Setting Safety Performance Measures, SHSPs, the HSM, Interactive Highway Safety Design Model (IHSDM), RSAs, and Human Factors Guidelines for Road Systems. Additionally, he has presented at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) annual meeting on highway safety applications for several years. Mike also has provided support to several FHWA projects, including the Scale and Scope of HSM Implementation, Scalable Risk Assessment Methods for Pedestrians and Bicyclists, and RSAs for the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
Relevant Experience
» Caltrans, Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) Update and Implementation 2020-2024, Statewide, CA – Project Manager
» Caltrans, On-Call Safety Programs Support Services, Statewide, CA – Contract Manager
» Caltrans, Safety Performance Management Targets Setting Analysis, Statewide, CA – Project Manager
» Caltrans, CMAS Safety Performance Management Target (SPMT) Setting Analysis, CA – Project Manager
» County of El Dorado, LRSP, El Dorado County, CA – Principal-in-Charge » County of Ventura, LRSP, Ventura County, CA – QC/QA Manager » CCTA, Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Safety Action Plan, Contra Costa County, CA – Principal-in-Charge
» CCTA, LRSP, Contra Costa County, CA – Senior Advisor
» City of Goleta, Traffic Safety Study for the Systemic Safety Analysis Report (SSAR) Program and LRSP, Goleta, CA – Principal-in-Charge » City of Santa Cruz, LRSP, Santa Cruz, CA – QC/QA Manager » City of Simi Valley, LRSP, Simi Valley, CA – QC/QA Manager » City of Seal Beach, LRSP, Seal Beach, CA – QC/QA Manager » City of Corona, LRSP, Corona, CA – QC/QA Manager
» City of Whittier, LRSP, Whittier, CA – QC/QA Manager
» City of Riverside, LRSP, Riverside, CA – QC/QA Manager » Iowa DOT, LRSP, Statewide, IA – Principal-in-Charge
» City of Ventura, SSARP, Ventura, CA – Principal-in-Charge » City of Santa Clarita, Citywide Analysis of Pedestrian and Bicycle Collisions SSARP, Santa Clarita, CA – Principal-in-Charge » City of Moreno Valley, RSA/RSSA, Moreno Valley, CA – Project Manager Professional Credentials
» Master of Science, Civil
Engineering, California
Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo
» Bachelor of Science,
Engineering, California
Polytechnic State University,
San Luis Obispo
» Professional Engineer in
California #60858 (also in AZ,
CO, NV, and UT)
» Road Safety Professional 1
No. 22
» Road Safety Professional 2I
No. 37
» Road Safety Professional 2B
No. 16
» Professional Traffic Operations
Engineer No. 28020
20 BRANDI CHILDRESS
Stakeholder and Community Engagement
Brandi is a 25-year transportation industry professional specializing in community outreach, public involvement, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications.
She has led successful teams on various transportation projects by prioritizing strong partnerships, connection, collaboration, and early and active public engagement through all phases of the project delivery process. She brings a wealth of knowledge and a true passion for unifying communities around new ideas and mobility solutions.
Prior to joining Kimley-Horn, Brandi grew her public involvement career with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) from 2001-2022, serving as Chief Media Spokesperson and Public Affairs Manager before promoting to Chief of Staff to the General Manager where she focused on implementing time- and resource-management strategies for the executive team. She also co-created a renewed agency vision and plan alongside a newly hired General Manager. Her deep roots in public service have allowed her to creatively implement transportation improvements with and for communities who need them most.
Relevant Experience
» VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension, San Jose, CA – External Affairs Program Manager
» Santa Cruz County, Transportation Safety Action Plan, Santa Cruz, CA – Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
» Santa Cruz METRO, Watsonville-Santa Cruz Intercity Transit Speed and Reliability Study, Santa Cruz, CA – Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
» City of Milpitas, Traffic and Safety Study, Milpitas, CA – Public Engagement » City of San Jose, Diridon Intermodal Station, San Jose, CA – Strategic Planning and Communications, Community Outreach, Stakeholder Engagement » City of Santa Clara, Vision Zero Implementation Plan, Santa Clara, CA – Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
» City of Sunnyvale, Tasman Drive Pedestrian/Bike Facility Installation, Sunnyvale, CA – Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement » City of Sunnyvale, Mathilda Avenue Bike Study, Sunnyvale, CA – Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
» Caltrain, Corridor Crossings Strategy, San Jose, CA – Strategic Advisement and Planning Support
» San Mateo County Transportation Authority, US101/SR92 Interchange Project, San Mateo, CA – Public Outreach
» Marin Transit, Fare Collection Study, Marin, CA – Rider Engagement » Marin Transit, Service Changes, Fare Transition and New Bus Facility Project – Strategic Planning and Communications, Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
» County of Monterey, Castroville Community Plan Update – Public Outreach » Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), Ferry Terminal Reconfiguration, Vallejo, CA – Rider Engagement
» VTA, Silicon Valley Express Lanes Program – Public Affairs (strategy, media, engagement)*
» VTA, Transit Service Network Redesigns (2008 and 2019) – Public Affairs (strategy, media, engagement)*
*Prior to joining Kimley-Horn
Professional Credentials
» Master of Arts, Transportation
Manager, San Jose State
University
» Bachelor of Arts, Business
Administration, Stanislaus State
University
» Women’s Transportation
Seminar (WTS) San Francisco
Chapter, Communications Chair
21 CHANNING BICKFORD, AICP
Data Collection and Safety Data Analysis
Channing has more than seven years of experience on a variety of transportation planning including safety, stakeholder and public outreach as well as bicycle and pedestrian planning. Channing has supported on such safety projects such as the California SHSP and a number of Traffic Safety On-Call projects. Channing has also led a number of public and stakeholder outreach efforts including a safety summit, numerous public hearings, workshops, and informational meetings. Channing also has extensive experience on multiple bicycle and pedestrian projects, corridor studies, land use and transportation linkage studies, and freight planning. Channing’s background in project and task management as well as his excellent written and verbal communication skills have allowed him to be an effective and creative planner.
Relevant Experience
» Caltrans, SHSP Update and Implementation 2020-2024: Task Order #7 Complete Intersections Guide, Statewide, CA – Project Manager » Caltrans, SHSP Update and Implementation 2020-2024: Task Order #8 Road Safety Audit Guidelines and Pilot Program, Statewide, CA – Project Manager » Caltrans, SHSP Update and Implementation 2020-2024: Task Order #9 Support Implementation of US Road Assessment Program (usRAP), Statewide, CA – Project Manager
» Caltrans, On-Call Safety Programs Support Services, Statewide, CA – Project Analyst
» CCTA, Contra Costa Countywide Transportation Safety Action Plan, Contra Costa County, CA – Project Analyst
Professional Credentials
» Master of City and Regional
Planning, Rutgers University
» Bachelor of Arts, Chinese
Environmental Development,
Marlboro College
» American Institute of Certified
Planners #32123
22 Nikita Petrov, PE
Countermeasure Development and Preliminary Engineering
Nikita is a professional engineer with more than 18 years of experience working on a wide variety of transportation projects, specializing in signal and electrical, complete streets design, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and multimodal safety enhancements. He has a proven track record of successfully managing and engineering projects that promote active transportation, improve accessibility, and enhance community livability across Northern California. His extensive experience includes traffic signal design and timing, corridor studies, Safe Routes to School programs, and crosswalk safety improvements. As a seasoned and detail-oriented project manager, he is involved in every aspect of each project to ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards. Nikita is highly valued by agencies throughout the Bay Area and Northern California for his depth of experience and commitment to excellence, which consistently leads to strong client relationships and repeat work.
Relevant Experience
» Gregory Lane and Elinora Road Intersection Modification Project, Pleasant Hill, CA – Project Manager
» Taylor Boulevard Sidewalk and Traffic Signal Modification, Pleasant Hill, CA – Project Manager
» Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Limits Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, CA – Project Manager
» Contra Costa Boulevard Signing and Striping, Pleasant Hill, CA – Project Manager
» Safe Routes to School Crosswalk and Curb Ramp Improvements Projects and Traffic Signal Modifications – Dublin, CA – Project Manager » UC Santa Cruz Campus Traffic Study and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Evaluation, UCSC – Project Manager
» City of Sunnyvale, Mathilda Avenue Bike Lane Study, Sunnyvale, CA – Project Manager
» Citywide Bicycle Network Improvements and Enhancements, San Ramon, CA – Project Manager
» Mid-Block Crosswalk Improvements on Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon CA – Project Manager
» Crosswalk Improvement at San Ramon Valley Boulevard and Monarch Road, San Ramon, CA – Project Manager
» Village Parkway and Iron Horse Trail Crosswalk Safety Improvements, San Ramon, CA – Project Manager
» Pedestrian Enhancements at Alcosta Boulevard, San Ramon, CA – Project Manager
» Citywide School Crossing Enhancements, San Ramon, CA – Project Engineer » Fremont Boulevard Bike Lanes Project, Fremont, CA – Project Manager » Union City Boulevard Bike Lanes Project, Union City, CA – Project Engineer » VTA, Bascom Avenue Complete Streets Project (I-880 to Hamilton Avenue), Santa Clara County, CA – Project Engineer
» Santa Cruz Avenue/Alameda de las Pulgas Complete Street Project, County of San Mateo, CA – Project Engineer
Professional Credentials
» Bachelor of Science, Civil
Engineering, University of
California, Los Angeles
» Professional Engineer in
California #80570
23 MOLLY TREMBLAY
Grant Support
Molly is a young professional with a passion for projects that benefit communities through safety, equity, and active transportation focused design. Molly has more than 10 years of experience in multidisciplinary municipal and transportation projects, as well as private site developments. Molly has excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a proclivity for communicating complex design issues to stakeholders and community members. Molly has leveraged this ability into a successful approach to grant writing through passionate storytelling backed by compelling data.
Molly has led a variety of state and federal grant applications, winning more than $55M in grant funding over the last five years. Molly has been involved in all stages of grantfunded projects, from the initial studies to concept refinement and design and through to construction Molly has also been involved in a range of projects including planning and final design of bikeways, bicycle and pedestrian facility intersection designs, complete streets, roundabouts, roadway alignments, curb extensions, accessibility upgrades, and parks. Her work with these projects includes intersection control evaluations, safety analysis, public outreach and community workshops, horizontal and vertical design, ADA accessible grading, wet and dry utility plans, and collaborating with clients and local agencies to develop innovative solutions that effectively address design challenges.
Relevant Experience
» City of Roseville, LRSP, Roseville, CA – Project Analyst » City of Folsom, Folsom-Placerville Rail Trail Gap Closure (Regional and Statewide) Folsom, CA – Project Manager and Grant Writer » City of West Sacramento, Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 9 Federal Projects: Traffic Safety Improvements,
West Sacramento, CA – Civil Design Support
» City of Santa Cruz, Local Grant Program, Watsonville, CA – Grant Specialist » City of Salinas, Harden Parkway Path & Safe Routes to School Project ATP Cycle 6 Grant Application, Salinas, CA – Grant Writer
» City of King, San Antonio Drive Path & Safe Routes to Schools ATP Cycle 6 Grant Application Assistance, King City, CA – Grant Writer » County of San Mateo, Santa Cruz Avenue Complete Street Project, Improvement Project 2023 San Mateo County Transportation » Authority Pedestrian & Bicycle Program Grant Applications (3), Unincorporated San Mateo, CA – Project Manager and Grant Writer » County of San Mateo, Santa Cruz Avenue & Alameda de Las Pulgas Improvement Project ATP Cycle 6 Grant Application (Regional and Statewide), Unincorporated San Mateo, CA – Project Manager and Grant Writer
» City of King, US 101 & San Antonio Drive Roundabout Improvements Project 2023 RSTP Grant Application Assistance, King City, CA – Grant Writer Professional Credentials
» Bachelor of Science, Structural
Engineering, University of
California, San Diego
24 DARRYL DEPENCIER, PE, PTOE, RSP2B
Vision Zero Planning and Implementation Plan
Darryl has been leading transportation safety projects for over 17 years, including over 40 recent SSARs, LRSPs, and RSAs. He has developed a number of tools to root out the spatial relationships between collision events to determine the factors and conditions that increase the probability of vehicle crashes. His experience ranges from establishing safety policy language, to network screening, to crash site engineering reviews, to developing countermeasure toolboxes. Darryl also conducts statistical analyses of crash activity using methods presented in the Highway Safety Manual, the Local Roadway Safety Manual, and customized analyses for unusual locations or conditions. He has worked on studies at the statewide, regional, local, and site-specific levels that incorporate all of the four Es of safety (engineering, education, enforcement, and emergency services). Work products include guidance documents, local roadway safety plans, safety thresholds, safety audits, and local countermeasure recommendations.
Relevant Experience
» City of Goleta, Traffic Safety Study LRSP, Goleta, CA – Project Manager » City of Goleta, Local Road Safety Plan, Goleta, CA – Project Planner » City of Goleta, Systemic Safety Analysis Report, Goleta, CA – Project Planner » City of Goleta, San Jose Creek Trail; Reconnecting Communities Grant, Goleta, CA – Project Planner
» Caltrans, 2020-2024 Strategic Highway Safety Plan, Statewide, CA – Project Planner
» Caltrans, Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment, Statewide, CA – Project Manager
» Caltrans, Local Development Safety Review Guidelines, Statewide, CA – Project Manager
» Caltrans, CMAS Safety Performance Management Target Setting Analysis, CA – Project Planner
» City of Ventura, Citywide SSARP Ventura, CA – Project Planner » City of Santa Clarita, Citywide SSAR, Santa Clarita, CA – Project Planner » City of Los Angeles, Vision Zero Program Independent Evaluation, Los Angeles, CA – Project Planner
» City of Lancaster, Safe Routes to School Plan, Lancaster, CA – Project Planner
» City of Lancaster, Systemic Safety Analysis Report Program (SSARP), Lancaster, CA – Project Manager
» City of Palmdale, Sustainable Transportation Plan, Palmdale, CA – Project Manager
» City of Artesia, LRSP Artesia, CA – Project Manager
» City of Seal Beach, LRSP, Seal Beach, CA – Project Planner » City of Anaheim, LRSP, Anaheim, CA – Project Planner
» City of Eastvale, LRSP, Eastvale, CA – Project Manager Professional Credentials
» Master of Science, Urban Spatial
Analytics, University of
Pennsylvania
» Bachelor of Arts, Geography,
Carleton University
» Certificate of Geographic
Information Systems, Algonquin
College
» Geographic Information Systems
Professional #59317
» American Institute of Certified
Planners #026552
» Road Safety Professional 1 #279
» Road Safety Professional 2B #17
25 7. PROJECT SCHEDULE
26 8. PROJECT FEE SCHEDULE
Per the RFP, we have proved a separate digital file with our Project Fee Schedule. 27 9. PROOF OF INSURANCE CERTIFICATION
28 APPENDIX
Relevant Project Experience
CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (CCTA), COUNTYWIDE COMPREHENSIVE
TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ACTION PLAN (CCTSAP), CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA Kimley-Horn is supporting CCTA with the preparation of a Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Safety Action
Plan (CCTSAP), which identifies strategies to reduce
fatalities and severe injury collisions on County roadways in alignment with the Countywide Vision Zero Policy. The plan considers strategies and actions to improve safety for all modes of travel, including people biking, walking, driving, taking public transit, as well as freight transportation. The study area encompasses Contra Costa County and has
been divided into four subregions –West, Central, South, and East. The development of the CCTSAP involves
conducting a countywide assessment of historical
collisions. As part of this effort, Kimley-Horn is working with CCTA and nine of the local agencies in the South and East subregions to update previously completed LRSPs with
supplemental analyses to meet SS4A grant requirements
for Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) eligibility.
CALTRANS, SAFETY PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES ON-CALL, STATEWIDE, CA Kimley-Horn is leading the support to the Caltrans Division of Safety Programs On- Call contract. We currently have the following nine task orders (TO):
• TO1: Combining Hotspots into Corridor Level Investigations and Incorporating Community Engagement Strategies to align with the Safe System Approach (SSA)
• TO2: Develop Final Local Development Review (LDR)
• TO3: Develop Proven Safety Countermeasure Implementation Plan • TO4: Recommend an updated methodology for reactive project prioritization to align with the SSA and DP-36 • TO5: Develop the Statewide Road Safety Action Plan (RSAP) and District RSAPs • TO6: Develop the Vulnerable Road User Assessment
• TO7: Complete Intersections Guide
• TO8: Road Safety Audit Guidelines and Pilot Program
• TO9: Support Implementation of US Road Assessment Program (usRAP)
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA Kimley-Horn developed a Local Road Safety Plan for the City of South San Francisco that identified the trends and patterns for traffic collisions in the City. The Kimley-Horn team worked with representatives and stakeholders from various City departments (including Engineering, Public Works, and Planning), Police Department, Fire Department, San Mateo County Office of Education, and the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) in development of the Plan. Based on the results of the collision data analysis and input from the stakeholder group, we developed a safety countermeasure toolbox that addressed the most common local safety challenges that align with statewide funding priorities. Additionally, we developed site-specific safety improvements countermeasures for six locations which would be prioritized for implementation. 29 CITY OF TRACY, LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN, TRACY, CA
Kimley-Horn was selected to help identify factors contributing most to local traffic collisions and will better position the City for safety funding from state and federal grant programs. This project developed countermeasures to be systemically implemented to reduce the risk of collisions on City streets. Kimley-Horn’s approach built that toolbox using three separate processes: identify citywide emphasis areas such as impaired driving or active transportation that represent a large proportion of traffic injuries; identify site specific case studies that are representative of other locations in the City for a more detailed audit and focused countermeasures; and review citywide policies, programs, resources, and practices that may have an impact of traffic safety, and then the identification of opportunities to align with safety best practices. The LRSP identified the factors associated with the most vehicle crashes particular to the City and identified matching countermeasures to reduce or eliminate those crashes. Kimley-Horn supported the City with securing $3.7M in SS4A Implementation grants for systemic safety enhancements citywide.
CITY OF MILPITAS, CITYWIDE TRAFFIC AND SAFETY STUDY,
MILPITAS, CA
Kimley-Horn assisted the City of Milpitas with preparing a Citywide Synchro model, identifying intersection geometric improvements, and conducting a citywide traffic safety assessment. For the traffic component of the project, Kimley-Horn evaluated 71 intersections in the existing and future scenarios in addition to 33 intersections that were evaluated near schools, focusing on traffic- and safetyrelated issues. Kimley-Horn identified existing and future traffic operational deficiencies and recommended roadway improvements.
For the traffic safety assessment, Kimley-Horn performed a citywide collision data analysis and network screening to identify emphasis areas, high-collision locations, high-risk locations, and locations with unusual collision patterns or high-collision severities.
Field review was performed around schools and along key commute routes to assess challenges and needs. This baseline safety assessment, in conjunction with stakeholder and community input, provided a foundation for a decision-making framework associated with toolbox implementation and prioritization of safety improvement projects and investments that enhance road safety for all modes of travel within the City. Kimley-Horn led and conducted three rounds of public outreach and supported staff at City Council Meetings. For the public meetings, Kimley-Horn developed project informational materials and an online survey to solicit public feedback on traffic safety issues and related “quality of life” concerns/constraints throughout the City’s transportation network.
SocialPinpoint, an online map survey tool that utilizes the same survey logic and dynamic answer format available on the standard survey platforms, combined with interactive mapping and location-specific data collection capabilities, were utilized. This project was completed in January 2024.
CITY OF SANTA CRUZ, LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN, SANTA CRUZ, CA Kimley-Horn developed an LRSP for the City of Santa Cruz. The plan included an evaluation of best safety practices and common safety challenges in the City. Our efforts included a field tour with key stakeholders while applying the necessary social distancing and safety measures. We accompanied the field investigation with successful virtual stakeholder meetings to gather additional stakeholder input. We have also included a customized toolbox of countermeasures that address the most common local challenges that align with statewide funding priorities. Kimley-Horn supported the City with securing $395,000 in SS4A Action Plan grant for development of a comprehensive safety action plan and conduct temporary demonstration activities at 25 locations.
EL DORADO COUNTY, LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN, EL DORADO COUNTY, CA Kimley-Horn supported El Dorado County with the development of a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP). The LRSP included a comprehensive crash data evaluation and identification of emphasis areas to inform and guide safety improvements in the County.
Our efforts included development of the LRSP vision, goals, and objectives; stakeholder engagement; network screening and crash data analysis; identification of safety trends and priority/emphasis areas; development of a safety countermeasure toolbox; field meetings in two distinct areas of the County (West Slope and East Slope); and development of recommended improvements at priority locations. Additionally, we supported the County with the development of a project website to gather input from the public on safety challenges.
30 CITY OF FOLSOM, LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN UPDATE, FOLSOM, CA Kimley-Horn supported the City of Folsom with the development of an LRSP. The LRSP included a comprehensive crash data evaluation and identification of emphasis areas to inform and guide safety improvements in the city. Our efforts included development of the LRSP vision, goals, and objectives; community engagement which included pop-up events and an online survey; stakeholder engagement; network screening and crash data analysis; identification of safety trends and priority/emphasis areas; development of a safety countermeasure toolbox; development of recommended improvements at priority locations; and attendance at Traffic Safety Committee and City Council meetings to solicit input and present the Final Plan.
CITY OF ROCKLIN, LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN, ROCKLIN, CA
Kimley-Horn helped the City of Rocklin identify and prioritize the most effective ways to improve traffic safety for all users, as part of a statewide goal to reduce traffic injuries and fatalities. The City’s LRSP addresses safety through roadway improvements, measures to modify driver behavior, and improve education, enforcement, and emergency response best practices. The LRSP resulted in a set of data driven recommendations, coupled with input from key stakeholders representing the Safety Es included in the SHSP: engineering, enforcement, education, and emergency services.
CITY OF ROSEVILLE, LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN, ROSEVILLE, CA The City of Roseville experiences a considerable multimodal mix of trips across its transportation network that serve a variety of needs and purposes, including high levels of bicycle and pedestrian activity. The City’s top three primary collision factors include unsafe speed, automobile right-of-way, and traffic signal/sign violations. Our team worked with the City on the use of a data-driven analysis to further categorize collisions by intersection and roadway size and type, while working directly with local law enforcement to identify critical issues occurring on Roseville’s roadways.
CITY OF LINCOLN, LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN, LINCOLN, CA
Kimley-Horn assisted the City of Lincoln with development of their LRSP. Several challenge areas were identified where the City had experienced a higher rate of fatal and serious injury crashes as compared to the statewide average, including intersection crashes, young drivers, work zones, lane departures, bicyclists, aggressive and distracted driving. Our team completed a datadriven analysis of crash data from 2015 to 2019 and identified several priority locations comprised of three signalized intersections and two unsignalized intersections for further evaluation and development of engineering-focused safety countermeasures.
Additionally, we facilitated workshops and field review meetings with the stakeholder group to solicit input on safety issues across the City’s transportation network. We developed the safety countermeasures toolbox and identified specific countermeasures for five priority locations.
COUNTY OF SUTTER, LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN, SUTTER COUNTY, CA Kimley-Horn assisted Sutter County with development of their LRSP. The County is largely comprised of two-lane rural roadways with all intersections being unsignalized. The top challenge areas where the County has experienced a higher rate of fatal and serious-injury crashes as compared to the statewide average included lane departure crashes, aging drivers, and commercial vehicles. We have completed the safety data analysis and have identified several priority locations including four unsignalized intersections and ten roadway segments for further evaluation and development of safety countermeasures. As part of the next phase of the project, we conducted field review meetings with the stakeholder group to review field conditions and identify specific countermeasures for the priority locations identified.
COUNTY OF SAN BENITO, LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN, SAN BENITO COUNTY, CA Kimley-Horn developed a Local Road Safety Plan for San Benito County inclusive of the City of Hollister and City of San Juan Bautista. The project included a systemic evaluation of intersection and roadway safety that identified high crash locations, high risk locations, and locations with unusual crash patterns stratified by jurisdiction. The Kimley-Horn team worked with representatives and stakeholders from the County and Cities to select localized safety emphasis areas that could be prioritized for implementation, reducing the number of fatal and serious injury crashes countywide. The final report addressed safety needs countywide, and included sections on the specific needs of each jurisdiction. 31 CITY OF PLACERVILLE, LOCAL ROAD SAFETY PLAN, PLACERVILLE, CA Kimley-Horn supported the City of Placerville with development of an LRSP. The LRSP included a comprehensive analysis of 5-year crash data to identify safety challenge/emphasis areas within the County’s road network, including along US-50 through Placerville. Additionally, we identified eight case-study locations for further evaluation in which we performed site visits, gathered input from staff and stakeholders, developed site-specific safety countermeasures and associated planning-level implementation costs. For each case study location, we prepared exhibits presenting the proposed safety countermeasures. As part of the LRSP development, we facilitated several stakeholder meetings and an in-person public meeting to gather input on safety challenges and proposed improvements.
32 Litigation
Kimley-Horn and its subsidiaries have provided services in all fifty states and numerous countries. Because of the many and varied projects we have completed, we are subject to various legal proceedings from time to time and in the ordinary course of business.
It is not practical to provide a complete list as part of this proposal. None of the pending matters, if decided against Kimley-Horn, would have a material impact on our financial statements or impair in any way our ability to serve our clients. Generally, these matters are covered by insurance, and we consider them to be without merit. If you would like to discuss our legal matters in more detail, please contact Kimley-Horn’s General Counsel, Richard Cook, at 919.677.2058.
Litigation cases filed in CA in the last five years are as follows:
City of San Rafael v Kimley-Horn; Superior Court of California, County of Marin; Case No. CV 00 04619; filed 2024; alleged economic loss; pending
Vicente Gomez, et al v. Pilot Travel Centers, LLC, et al; Case # CVRI2103878; Superior Court of California, County of Riverside; filed 2021; personal injuries; settled; closed 2024
Kimberly Lynn Wright and Ty Juan Montanez v City of Concord; et al; Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa; Case No. MSC20-01067; filed 2020; served 2022; traffic accident, wrongful death claimed; settled; closed 2024 Etzel Williams v Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board, City of Burlingame; et al; Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo; Case No. 22-CIV-03763; filed 2024; accident, wrongful death claim; dismissed 2024 29Twenty Maintenance Association v. Van Daele Development Corp., et al; Los Angeles County, Superior Court of the State of California; Case No. 19STCV13496; filed 2019; alleged economic loss; settled; closed 2020
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[email protected]
916.859.3610
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197.39% Overhead% Name
Robert
Paderna
Brian
Sowers
Mike
Colety
196.29% Overhead% w/o FCCM Category/Title Project Manager Principal-in- Charge QC/QA Manager 10% Fee% Direct Rate $94.14 $122.80 $133.12 $112.39 $96.43 $83.86 $72.56 $63.89 $58.28 $50.34 $31.98 $43.32 Billing Rate $307.86 $401.58 $435.33 $367.54 $315.34 $274.24 $237.28 $208.93 $190.59 $164.62 $104.58 $141.66 Task 1 16 0 0 0 0 20 14 0 70 103 0 0 223 $ 44,029.51
1.1 4 6 8 15 33 $ 6,649.15
1.2 8 20 52 70 150 $ 29,381.61 1.3 4 8 10 18 40 $ 7,998.75 Task 2 24 0 8 22 0 3 26 5 101 36 0 6 231 $ 53,019.36
2.1 26 10 18 $ 4,726.80
2.2 8 8 12 20 8 2 58 $ 14,204.92 2.3 812 20 8 2 50 $ 12,285.32
2.4 2 10 16 2 30 $ 6,321.28 2.5 2 2 4 10 20 38 $ 7,498.22 2.6 2 2 3 5 25 37 $ 7,982.83 Task 3 4 0 4 0 0 4 18 0 22 12 0 0 64 $ 14,509.18
3.1 4 10 14 $ 2,855.01
3.2 2 4 8 4 8 26 $ 6,334.62 3.3 2 4 6 8 4 24 $ 5,319.55 Task 4 12 2 2 0 0 20 30 12 36 28 0 0 142 $ 31,949.10
4.1 4 2 10 10 20 28 74 $ 15,638.44
4.2 8 2 10 20 12 16 68 $ 16,310.66
Task 5 4 0 2 0 0 4 12 0 10 21 0 0 53 $ 11,409.37
5.1 2 4 10 6 22 $ 4,458.45
5.2 2 2 4 8 15 31 $ 6,950.92
Task 6 18 2 16 0 0 12 32 32 30 70 0 10 222 $ 49,537.36
6.1 8 7 8 10 20 10 40 10 113 $ 24,162.91
6.2 6 2 6 4 12 12 15 20 77 $ 17,865.05 6.3 4 3 10 5 10 32 $ 7,509.40 Task 7 42 6 6 0 0 0 34 0 22 0 0 14 124 $ 32,195.28
7.1 28 6 2 10 14 14 74 $ 18,924.46
7.2 14 4 24 8 50 $ 13,270.82
120 10 38 22 0 63 166 49 291 270 0 30 1059
$36,942.68 $4,015.79 $16,542.45 $8,085.81 $0.00 $17,277.00 $39,389.31 $10,237.69 $55,460.72 $44,447.77 $0.00 $4,249.94 $ 236,649.16 $ 38,199.96
$ 1,183.25 $ 500.00 $ 600.00
Online Survey License (Public Coordinate) $ 800.00
$ 200.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 24,916.71
TOTAL COST: $ 274,849.12
NDS - Data Collection
CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan Study Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Project
Support
TOTAL HOURS TOTAL `COST
Technical
Support
Sr.
Professional I Professional II Professional I Analyst II Analyst I Data Collection & Existing Field Conditions Safety AnalysisData CollectionCrash Data AnalysisCrash Summary Exhibits Sr.
Professional III
Sr.
Professional II
Stakeholder & Community EngagementEngagement StrategyStakeholder MeetingsPublic WorkshopsOutreach Events/Pop-UpsProject WebsiteVision Zero Strategic Planning, Policy, and Program RecommendationsLiterature ReviewOnline Survey DevelopmentPolicy RecommendationsBenchmarking and Recommendations MemorandumInfrastructure & Engineering SolutionsHigh Injury NetworkField Review and Conceptual Design for Priority LocationsImplementation & Performance MonitoringImplementation Strategy MatrixAnnual Reporting ChecklistDeliverablesDraft Safety Action PlanFinal Safety Action PlanPreferred Routes to SchoolProject ManagementProject ManagementMeetingsFed Ex/Overnight DeliveryLCC Engineering (Task 4.2 Concept Design-See attached detail)Outside Printing
TOTAL HOURS
Subtotal Labor:
Other Direct CostsEscalationTravel/Mileage
EXHIBIT B
Name Mariam Virani Noel Crisolo Jonathan Loeswick Rachel Mixon 211.35% Overhead % Category/Title
Principal
Engineer Civil Engineer 2 Civil Engineer 1 Assistant Engineer 10% Fee% Direct Rate $68.80 $60.10 $57.40 $46.00
Billing Rate $235.63 $205.83 $196.59 $157.54
Task 1 $ - Task 2 $ - Task 3 $ - Task 4 9.5 37.5 20 70 137 $ 24,916.71 4 20 8 36 68 $ 12,303.28 2 4 4 8 18 $ 3,341.26
1.5 1.5 2 2 7 $ 1,370.45
2 12 6 24 44 $ 7,901.72
Task 5 $ -
Task 6 $ - Task 7 $ -
10 38 20 70 137
$2,238.49 $7,718.63 $3,931.80 $11,027.80 $ 24,916.71
$ -
$ 24,916.71
Assumptions 0.5 mile per corridor or about 5 miles total LCC to provide cost estimate for striping, conc flatworkTwo submittals; One review; One meeting
CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
Safety Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan Study LCC ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC.
Total Hours Total Costs
Data Collection & Existing Field Conditions Safety AnalysisStakeholder & Community EngagementReview Meeting & CoordinationVision Zero Strategic Planning, Policy, and Program RecommendationsInfrastructure & Engineering Solutions10% Concept Plan Lines10% Concept Cost EstimateFinal Concept Plan & Cost EstimateImplementation & Performance MonitoringDeliverablesProject Management TOTAL COST:
TOTAL HOURS
Subtotal Labor:
Other Direct Costs