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Alfred Benesch&Companv <br /> W& Benesch35 West Wacker Drive,Suite 3300 Chicago,IL 60601-1739 <br /> 312-565-0450 <br /> 312-565-2497 <br /> December 8,2022 <br /> Decatur Purchasing Division <br /> #1 Gary K Anderson Plaza,Ground Floor <br /> Decatur,Illinois 62523 <br /> RE: Technical Comprehensive Operational Analysis Fixed Route Service 2022-2023 <br /> To Whom it May Concern: <br /> Benesch is pleased to submit our qualifications to the Decatur Public Transit System(DPTS),to conduct <br /> a comprehensive operational analysis.Benesch recognizes the unique challenges that smaller-scale <br /> transit agencies like DPTS face,ranging from dealing with recent pandemic-influenced ridership <br /> impacts,limited financial resources,network mobility gaps,and/or growing service inefficiencies as <br /> local demand for transit service changes over time.Our firm believes we have the unique set of skills VALUE <br /> required to help Decatur maximize its transit offerings with little to no additional resources or budget. <br /> Benesch is a national engineering and planning firm with over 900 employees and over 76 years of COMMUNITY MINDED. <br /> experience.While we offer national resources,the DPTS will receive a dedicated team of transit experts <br /> invested in the success of this project.Our team offers the following: GUALITY DRIVEN. <br /> Operational Analysis Expertise: Our team's depth of transit experience and numerous related <br /> / operational analyses provide us with a superior understanding of the needs and challenges of this <br /> V project.We have successfully optimized fixed route systems like Midland Odessa Urban Transit <br /> District(TX),Sarasota County Area Transit(FL)and Owensboro Transit System(KY);all of which are Andrew Keaschall,PE,SE,VMA <br /> highlighted throughout our proposal.In addition,several of these analyses have been conducted Senior Vice President <br /> adjacent to higher education facilities,requiring similar coordination involved on your contract.We Illinois Division Manager <br /> will utilize our expertise helping similar-sized communities to strategically assist in reconfiguring 35 W.Wacker Drive,Suite 3300 <br /> your service within your budget and the requested timeframe. Chicago,IL 60601 <br /> Technology to Succeed:We routinely help municipalities implement cutting-edge technology P.312-565-0450 <br /> F.312-565-2497 <br /> that makes the most of every dollar by better utilizing existing resources.Though DPTS currently <br /> uses tablets to collect stop-level ddecheck data,if it is determined that this information must be E.akeaschall(dbenesch.com <br /> supplemented to achieve the best analytical results,we have the capability(through a long-time <br /> technology partner)to temporarily install Automatic Passenger Counters on the bus fleet for this <br /> purpose.This additional ridecheck information will help us assess route utilization and on-time 049812563 <br /> performance so we can diagnose potential inefficiencies and recommend better and more <br /> locally-beneficial enhancements to service.We also offer technology-driven Mobility-on-Demand <br /> and microtransit solutions to complement existing fixed route and paratransit services as mobility <br /> demand may require. <br /> JExcellence in StnaH-Scale:Transit systems with fewer routes are a niche for which we have <br /> developed a reputation of excellence.They require acute attention and fine-tuning that is not <br /> always relevant to large-scale transit redesigns.Proposed Project Manager Randy Farnell brings <br /> 36 years of experience,and will work closely with your staff to provide a custom solution that <br /> fits the needs of your community.Randy is supported by a close-knit team with ample transit <br /> experience,providing us with the understanding and expertise to provide the right solution for the <br /> City. <br /> Thank you for the opportunity to submit our qualifications.We are excited to venture into this new <br /> partnership with the Decatur Public Transit System.Our goal is the same with any client,to deliver the <br /> best service possible to ensure the client receives the best end-result The City can expect a similarly <br /> beneficial and fruitful partnership if they choose to work with Benesch. <br /> Sincer y, <br /> hili•--..._---� <br /> drew Keaschall,PE,SE,VMA <br /> Senior Vice President,Illinois Division Manager <br /> 312-565-0450//akeaschall@benesch.com <br />