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Exhibit A <br /> Task 04000—Document Needed Transportation Improvements <br /> The AECOM team will utilize the results from the previous tasks to document the needed transportation <br /> improvements. This task will prioritize improvements that: <br /> • Support the economic vitality of the area by identifying opportunities to leverage regional, <br /> national and global factors that could enhance freight development within the Decatur region. <br /> • Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system through improved <br /> maintenance <br /> • Promote efficient management and operation of the transportation hub in Decatur to best <br /> enable the region to achieve volume economics resulting from enhanced multi-modal <br /> development. <br /> • Identify missing links to add and barriers to remove to provide an integrated system of freight <br /> transportation in Decatur offering a_full range of freight transportation options. <br /> The project team will complete the following work as part of this task: <br /> 1. Identify Conceptual Improvements. Using the results of the existing and future year scenario, <br /> the project team will identify a range of conceptual improvements to address the transportation <br /> and freight needs within the MIP study area. The conceptual improvements will be developed <br /> to address the overall goals and objectives of the MIP Transportation Plan. An initial list of <br /> potential improvements will be discussed with the City, County and other appropriate <br /> stakeholders. Additional transportation improvement concepts could be identified for analysis. <br /> 2. Evaluate Conceptual Improvements. The project team will utilize the model data,existing <br /> conditions analysis,and the future year conditions analysis to evaluate the conceptual <br /> improvements. Feedback from the stakeholder meetings will also be factored into the <br /> evaluation process. The project team will document how the individual projects address the <br /> overall MIP goals and objectives. <br /> 3. Identify Priority Needs/Projects. The project team will document the priority improvements <br /> within the MIP study area. This task is intended to identify a sufficient level of detail that can be <br /> used to guide the CIP development process. The MIP Transportation Plan will: <br /> • Determine number of lanes required on major corridors within the MIP study area to <br /> achieve an acceptable level of service <br /> • Determine the need for potential 1-72 interchange improvements to achieve an acceptable <br /> level of service and enhance regional connectivity to the MIP study area <br /> • Determine the impacts/benefits of potential new roadway connections within the MIP study <br /> area (specifically,do the transportation infrastructure improvements support new economic <br /> development opportunities within the area) <br /> • Determine frequency of train blockages and the potential need for grade separated facilities <br /> in the MIP study area <br /> A-7 <br />