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RESOLUTION NO. 14512
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ADVANCED MOBILITY GROUP FOR SERVICES
ASSOCIATED WITH AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SIGNAL PERFORMANCE
MEASU RES (ATSPM) AND ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM (ATCS)
DEPLOYMENT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $168,880
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WHEREAS, on July 17, 2017, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
(MTC) issued a Call for Projects for the Innovative Deployments to Enhance Arterials (IDEA)
Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2017 the City applied for the IDEA Grant in
hopes of acquiring an award to fund improvements to traffic flow and signal timing in Central
San Rafael; and
WHEREAS, the City received a grant award of $830,000 from MTC with a City
match of $239,171 to develop and deploy Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures
which would assist the City in collecting real-time data to more accurately retime Central San
Rafael signal lights; and
WHEREAS, the City requires a consultant to manage the project and grant, and
work to ensure the project aligns with the City’s vision to deploy an ATCS;
WHEREAS, the City publicly posted and requested proposals for professional
services on May 11, 2018 and received two proposals on May 18, 2018;
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the proposal from Advanced Mobility Group, and
has advised the Council that it is within industry standards and acceptable; and
WHEREAS, Advanced Mobility Group have proposed a not-to-exceed fee of
$168,880; and
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WHEREAS, MTC will reimburse the City up to $912,535 for actual costs
incurred for the project as outlined in the grant’s Scope of Work; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL RESOLVES as follows:
1. The Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Advanced Mobility Group in an amount not to
exceed $168,880 and in the form attached as Exhibit 1 hereto, subject to final
approval as to form by the City Attorney.
2. Funds for the design in the amount of $168,880 are available from the Local
Gas Tax Fund, 206 and will be reimbursed by MTC.
3. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to take any and all such
actions and make changes as may be necessary to accomplish the purpose of
this resolution.
I, LINDSAY LARA, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of said City on the 4th day of June 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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LINDSAY LARA, City Clerk
File No.: 18.10.23
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH
ADVANCED MOBILITY GROUP
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
This Agreement is made and entered into this '2. V day of V1 Co , 2018, by and
between the CITY OF SAN RAFAEL (hereinafter "CITY"), and ADVANCED MOBILITY GROUP, a
California corporation (hereinafter "CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that professional engineering services are required in
connection with the CITY project entitled "A TSPM and A TCS Deployment" in which 54 signalized
intersections in Central San Rafael wiII be equipped with ATSPM and ATCS capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT has agreed to render such services;
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:
I. PROJECT COORDINATION.
A. CITY'S Project Manager. The Director of Public Works is hereby designated the
PROJECT MANAGER for the CITY, and said PROJECT MANAGER shall supervise all aspects of the
progress and execution of this Agreement.
B. CONSULTANT'S Project Director. CONSULTANT shall assign a single PROJECT
DIRECTOR to have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for
CONSULTANT. Joy Bhattacharya, PE is hereby designated as the PROJECT DIRECTOR for
CONSULTANT. Should circumstances or conditions subsequent to the execution of this Agreement require
a substitute PROJECT DIRECTOR, for any reason, the CONSULTANT shall notify the CITY within ten
( I 0) business days of the substitution.
2. DUTIES OF CONSULTANT.
CONSULTANT shall perform the duties and /or provide the services described in
CONSULTANT'S Proposal dated May 18, 2018. marked as Exhibit "A," attached hereto, and
incorporated herein.
3. DUTIES OF CITY.
CITY shall compensate CONSULTANT as provided in Paragraph 4, and shall perform the
duties as described in Exhibit" A" attached hereto and incorporated herein.
4. COMPENSATION.
For the full performance of the services described herein by CONSULTANT, CITY shall pay
CONSULTANT on a time and materials basis for services rendered at the hourly rates shown in the
"Cost Estimate" included in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $168,880
for costs and services of CONSULT ANT provided under this Agreement.
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Payment will be made monthly upon receipt by PROJECT MANAGER of itemized invoices
submitted by CONSULTANT .
5. TERM OF AGREEMENT.
The term of this Agreement shall commence upon the date of execution of this Agreement and end
on June 30, 2022 , unless the parties agree to extend this Agreement for another 90 days , as approved in
writing by City Manager.
6. TERMINATION.
A. Discretionary . Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30)
days written notice mailed or personally delivered to the other party.
B. Cause . Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon fifteen (15) days written
notice mailed or personally delivered to the other party, and the notified party's failure to cure or correct the
cause of the termination , to the reasonable satisfaction of the party giving such notice, within such fifteen (15)
day time period .
C. Effect of Termination . Upon receipt of notice of termination, neither party shall incur
additional obligations under any provision of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other.
D. Return of Documents . Upon termination, any and all CITY documents or materials
provided to CONSULTANT and any and all of CONSULTANT's documents and materials prepared for or
relating to the performance of its duties under this Agreement, shall be delivered to CITY as soon as
possible, but not later than thirty (30) days after termination.
7. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS .
Upon completion of all work under this Agreement , ownership and title to all reports , documents,
plans, specifications, and estimates produced as part of this Agreement will automatically be vested in the
CITY; and no further agreement will be necessary to transfer ownership to the CITY . CONSULTANT
shall furnish to CITY all necessary copies of data needed to complete the review and approval process.
8. INSPECTION AND AUDIT.
Upon reasonable notice , CONSULTANT shall make available to CITY, or its agent, for inspection
and audit, all documents and materials maintained by CONSULTANT in connection with its performance of
its duties under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall fully cooperate with CITY or its agent in any such
audit or inspection.
9. ASSIGNABILITY.
The parties agree that they shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement nor the
performance of any of their respective obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the other
party, and any attempt to so assign this Agreement or any rights, duties or obligations arising hereunder shall
be void and of no effect.
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10. INSURANCE.
A. Scope of Coverage. During the tenn of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall maintain, at
no expense to CITY, the following insurance policies:
I. A commercial general liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of one
million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence/two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate, for death, bodily
il~ury, personal injury, or property damage.
2 . An automobile liability (owned, non-owned, and hired vehicles) insurance policy in
the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) dollars per occurrence.
3. If any licensed professional perfonns any of the services required to be perfonned
under this Agreement, a professional liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of one million dollars
($1,000,000) per occurrence/two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate, to cover any claims arising out of
the CONSULTANT's perfonnance of services under this Agreement. Where CONSULTANT is a
professional not required to have a professional license, CITY reserves the right to require CONSULTANT
to provide professional liability insurance pursuant to this section.
4. If it employs any person, CONSULT ANTshall maintain worker's compensation
insurance, as required by the State of California, with statutory limits, and employer's liability insurance
with limits of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury or disease.
CONSULTANT's worker's compensation insurance shall be specifically endorsed to waive any right of
subrogation against CITY.
B. Other Insurance Requirements. The insurance coverage required of the CONSU L T ANT in
subparagraph A ofthis section above shall also meet the following requirements:
I. Except for professional liability insurance, the insurance policies shall be
specifically endorsed to include the CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers, as additionally
named insureds under the policies.
2. The additional insured coverage under CONSULTANT'S insurance policies shall
be primary with respect to any insurance or coverage maintained by CITY and shall not call upon CITY's
insurance or self-insurance coverage for any contribution. The "primary and noncontributory" coverage in
CONSU L T ANT'S policies shall be at least as broad as ISO fonn CG20 0 I 04 13.
3 . Except for professional liability insurance, the insurance policies shall include, in
their text or by endorsement, coverage for contractual liability and personal injury.
4 . By execution of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR hereby grants to CITY a
waiver of any right to subrogation which any insurer of CONTRACTOR may acquire against CITY by
virtue of the payment of any loss under such insurance . CONTRACTOR agrees to obtain any
endorsement that may be necessary to effect this waiver of subrogation , but this provision applies
regardless of whether or not CITY has received a waiver of subrogation endorsement from the insurer.
5. If the insurance is written on a Claims Made Fonn, then , following tennination of
this Agreement, said insurance coverage shall survive for a period of not less than five years.
6. The insurance policies shall provide for a retroactive date of placement coinciding
with the effective date of this Agreement.
7. The limits of insurance required in this Agreement may be satisfied by a combination of
primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to
contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and noncontributory basis for the benefit
of CITY (if agreed to in a written contract or agreement) before CITY'S own insurance or self-insurance
shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
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8 . It shall be a requirement under this Agreement that any available insurance proceeds
broader than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be
available to CITY or any other additional insured party. Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and
limits shall be: (I) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this Agreement; or (2) the broader coverage
and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy or proceeds available to the named insured;
whichever is greater.
C. Deductibles and SIR's. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions in CONSULTANT's
insurance policies must be declared to and approved by the PROJECT MANAGER and City Attorney, and
shall not reduce the limits of liability. policies containing any self-insured retention (SIR) provision shall
provide or be endorsed to provide that the SIR may be satisfied by either the named insured or CITY or other
additional insured party . At CITY's option, the deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to CITY
shall be reduced or eliminated to CITY's satisfaction, or CONSULTANT shall procure a bond guaranteeing
payment oflosses and related investigations, claims administration, attorney's fees and defense expenses.
D. Proof of Insurance. CONSULTANT shall provide to the PROJECT MANAGER or
CITY'S City Attorney all of the following: (I) Certificates of Insurance evidencing the insurance coverage
required in this Agreement; (2) a copy of the policy declaration page and/or endorsement page listing all
policy endorsements for the commercial general liability policy , and (3) excerpts of policy language or
specific endorsements evidencing the other insurance requirements set forth in this Agreement. CITY
reserves the right to obtain a full certified copy of any insurance policy and endorsements from
CONSULTANT. Failure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of the right to exercise it later.
The insurance shall be approved as to form and sufficiency by PROJECT MANAGER and the City
Attorney.
II . INDEMNIFICATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided in Paragraph B ., CONSULTANT shall, to the fullest
extent permitted by law, indemnity, release, defend with counsel approved by CITY, and hold harmless
CITY, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers (collectively, the "City Indemnitees"), from and
against any claim, demand, suit, judgment, loss, liability or expense of any kind, including but not limited
to attorney's fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation, (collectively "CLAIMS"), arising
out of CONSULTANT'S performance of its obligations or conduct of its operations under this
Agreement. The CONSULTANT's obligations apply regardless of whether or not a liability is caused or
contributed to by the active or passive negligence of the City Indemnitees. However, to the extent that
liability is caused by the active negligence or willful misconduct of the City Indemnitees, the
CONSULTANT's indemnification obligation shall be reduced in proportion to the City Indemnitees'
share of liability for the active negligence or willful misconduct. In addition, the acceptance or approval
of the CONSULTANT's work or work product by the CITY or any of its directors, officers or
employees shall not relieve or reduce the CONSULTANT's indemnification obligations. In the event the
City Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from
CONSULTANT'S performance of or operations under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall provide a
defense to the City Indemnitees or at CITY'S option reimburse the City Indemnitees their costs of
defense, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
B. Where the services to be provided by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are design
professional services to be performed by a design professional as that term is defined under Civil Code
Section 2782.8, CONSULTANT shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, release, defend
and hold harmless the City Indemnitees from and against any CLAIMS that arise out of, pertain to, or
relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT in the performance of its
duties and obligations under this Agreement or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained
in this Agreement, except such CLAIM which is caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of
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CITY. In no event shall the cost to defend charged to the design professional exceed the design
professional's proportionate percentage of fault.
C. The defense and indemnification obligations of this Agreement are undertaken in
addition to, and shall not in any way be limited by, the insurance obligations contained in this Agreement,
and shall survive the termination or completion of this Agreement for the full period of time allowed by
law.
12. NONDISCRIMINATION.
CONSULTANT shall not discriminate, in any way, against any person on the basis of age, sex,
race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin or disability in connection with or related to the performance of
its duties and obligations under this Agreement.
13. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS.
CONSULTANT shall observe and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, codes and regulations, in the perfonnance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall perfonn all services under this Agreement in accordance with these laws, ordinances,
codes and regulations. CONSULTANT shall release, defend. indemnity and hold hannless CITY, its
officers, agents and employees from any and all damages, liabilities, penalties. fines and all other
consequences from any noncompliance or violation of any laws, ordinances, codes or regulations.
14. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES.
CITY and CONSULTANT do not intend, by any provision of this Agreement, to create in any third
party, any benefit or right owed by one party, under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, to the other
party .
15. NOTICES.
All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement,
including any notice of change of address. shall be in writing and given by personal delivery, or deposited
with the United States Postal Service. postage prepaid. addressed to the parties intended to be notified.
Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of personal delivery, or if mailed, upon the date of deposit with
the United States Postal Service. Notice shall be given as follows:
TO CITY's Project Manager:
TO CONSULT ANT's Project Director:
Bill Guerin
Director of Public Works
City of San Rafael
111 Morphew Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Joy Bhattacharya, PE
Advanced Mobility Group
2999 Oak Rd.
Suite 420
Walnut Creek, Ca 94596
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16. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
For the purposes, and for the duration, of this Agreement, CONSULTANT, its officers, agents and
employees shall act in the capacity of an Independent Contractor, and not as employees of the CITY.
CONSULT ANT and CITY expressly intend and agree that the status of CONSU L T ANT, its officers,
agents and employees be that of an Independent Contractor and not that of an employee of CITY.
17 . ENTIRE AGREEMENT -AMENDMENTS .
A. The terms and conditions of this Agreement, all exhibits attached, and all documents
expressly incorporated by reference, represent the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject
matter of this Agreement.
B. This written Agreement shall supersede any and all prior agreements, oral or written,
regarding the subject matter between the CONSULT ANT and the CITY.
C. No other agreement , promise or statement, written or oral, relating to the subject matter of
this Agreement, shall be val id or binding , except by way of a written amendment to this Agreement.
D. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be altered or modified except by a
written amendment to this Agreement signed by the CONSULT ANT and the CITY.
E. If any conflicts arise between the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the terms and
conditions of the attached exhibits or the documents expressly incorporated by reference, the tenns and
conditions of this Agreement shall control.
18. SET-OFF AGAINST DEBTS.
CONSULTANT agrees that CITY may deduct from any payment due to CONSULTANT under
this Agreement, any monies which CONSULTANT owes CITY under any ordinance , agreement , contract
or resolution for any unpa id taxes, fees , licenses , assessments, unpaid checks or other amounts.
19. WAIVERS.
The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any term, covenant or condition of this
Agreement, or of any ordinance, law or regulation, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term,
covenant, condition, ordinance , law or regulation, or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or
other term, covenant, condition, ordinance, law or regulation. The subsequent acceptance by either party of
any fee , perfonnance , or other consideration which may become due or owing under this Agreement , shall
not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach or violation by the other party of any term , condition,
covenant of th is Agreement or any applicable law, ordinance or regulation .
20 . COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES.
The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or
ansIng out of the perfonnance of this Agreement, may recover its reasonable costs (including claims
administration) and attorney's fees expended in connection with such action.
21. CITY BUSINESS LICENSE / OTHER TAXES.
CONSULTANT shall obtain and maintain during the duration of th is Agreement , a CITY business
license as required by the San Rafael Municipal Code CONSULT ANT shall pay any and all state and
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federal taxes and any other applicable taxes. CITY shall not be required to pay for any work performed
under this Agreement, until CONSULTANT has provided CITY with a completed Internal Revenue Service
Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification).
22. APPLICABLE LA W.
The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day, month and year
first above written.
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL CONSULTANT
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Proposal to Provide Professional Services for
Automated Traffic Signal Performance
Measures (ATSPM) and Adaptive
Traffic Control System (ATCS)
Deployment and Project Management
for the City of San Rafael
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Letter ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Project Understanding .................................................................................................................................... 4
Approach and Scope of Services ................................................................................................................... 5
TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION .......................................................... 5
TASK 2: EVALUATION OF EXISTING INVENTORY ........................................................................ 6
TASK 3: SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT PLAN (SEMP) ............................................... 7
TASK 4: USER NEEDS ........................................................................................................................ 7
TASK 5: CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ........................................ 8
TASK 6: VERIFICATION PLAN .......................................................................................................... 9
TASK 7: AS-BUILT AND PROJECT COMPLETION SUMMARY REPORT ...................................... 9
Project Schedule ............................................................................................................................................ 10
Statement of Qualifications ......................................................................................................................... 10
Staff ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
Project Examples ........................................................................................................................................... 21
References ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Appendix
RESUMES
COST ESTIMATE
SCHEDULE
Redefining Mobility
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Cover Letter
May 18, 2018
Lauren Davini
City of San Rafael
3501 Civic Center Dr. Ste 304
San Rafael, CA 94903
Reference: Proposal to Provide Professional Services for Automated Traffic Signal
Performance Measures (ATSPM) and Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS)
Deployment and Project Management
Dear Ms. Davini,
Advanced Mobility Group (AMG) is excited to provide our Project Management services
for the IDEA grant funded by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). The
IDEA grant would deploy Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measure (ATSPM) at 54
intersections within the City of San Rafael. The ATSPM will enable the City to proactively
monitor the health of their signal systems, and thereby improve arterial operations and
enhance safety. The City also has plans to upgrade the intersections to operate with
Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS), which would dynamically adapt the operations
of the traffic signal based on traffic volume on the roadway. The combination of ATSPM
and ATCS will enable the City to proactively manage and operate the traffic signals and
would increase the overall signal performance and safety at all the intersections. To
assist the City in the deployment of the signal system, AMG has put together a team of
traffic engineering professionals who have demonstrated capabilities to meet the
technical and managerial challenges expected on this assignment.
I, Joy Bhattacharya, PE, PTOE, will serve as the Project Manager for this assignment. In
addition, we have assembled a team of experienced professionals to serve the needs for
providing traffic signal system related services to your agency. AMG’s team is proficient
and thoroughly experienced in all of the required service areas, including Systems
Engineering, ATSPM deployment, ATCS deployment, signal timing and coordination,
signal system design, signal system communication including SIC, Fiber and wireless
communication services. Our team is responsive and delivers quality, cost-efficient
designs and solutions.
Our proposed team has provided on-call project management and engineering services
for various agencies including Citrus Heights, Stockton, San Francisco, Alameda, Orinda,
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Elk Grove, Monterey County, MTC, Orange County, SamTrans, AC Transit, and other
organizations. We are currently on-call with SFCTA, SFMTA, SamTrans, Caltrans, and
various other local cities. Our on-call services with Oakland, Alameda, Stockton, and
Hayward include traffic signal system upgrades and providing support with preparing
and updating ATSPM and ATCS implementation. We have a proven track record of
completing projects on time and within budget to our client’s satisfaction for all our
assignments.
The following are highlights of our experience that demonstrate how we are qualified to
perform traffic signal system consulting services for the City of San Rafael:
• I am currently serving as the Systems Manager for the Category 1 or 2
implementation of the MTC’s IDEA grant program for the Contra Costa
Transportation Authority (CCTA), City of Concord, City of Dublin, City of Alameda,
and City of Hayward. All projects completed thus far have been completed on time
and within budget.
• AMG is setting up a CAV Traffic Signal Lab (CAV-Sig Lab) at the GoMentum Station
testing facility. This facility would be made available to the City of San Rafael to test
the ATSPM and ATCS operations prior to implementing in the field. The City staff
would not need to use their own maintenance shop and scarce resources for
testing the new system.
• I have been directly or indirectly involved with multiple adaptive signal systems
implemented in Northern California. I was the technical reviewer of the San Ramon
ATCS, provided technical assistance for the Santa Rosa system, designed and
implemented the City of Hayward adaptive system, deployed the adaptive system
for City of Dublin and City of Fremont, and designed and integrated the InSync
system for two corridors in Salinas.
• All work will be performed by engineers at our local office in Walnut Creek. We are
approximately 30 minutes away from your City. We can respond to any traffic
signal emergency and support you immediately.
• Our project team has extensive experience with Econolite controllers and Centracs
traffic signal system. We have worked closely with their signal system on multiple
projects.
• Our team is experienced with ATSPM and adaptive signal system deployment.
Joanna Liu is currently supporting the City of Dublin in preparing reports from their
ATSPM system to proactively identify traffic signal related issues and providing
solutions to fix the issue. Utilizing the detailed data from the ATSPM reports,
Joanna can determine the performance measures of the signal systems, including
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Purdue Coordination Diagram, arrival on green and red, approach delay, etc. This
information is being used to time signals along corridors to improve performance
measures.
• We have a team of technology communications experts that provide support with
traffic signal communication through copper, fiber or wireless technology.
• I teach signal operation and ATCS at UC Berkeley, which covers detail configuration
of four off-the-shelf adaptive signal systems.
• We are able to proactively manage the projects and act as extended City staff as
needed.
• We believe in the efficient use of resources and cost-effective solutions, as such we
are committed to adherence to the project schedule and budget.
• We have assembled the most qualified engineers with over 25 years experience
and knowledge of ATSPM and ATCS implementation, system engineering, fiber and
signal interconnect design.
• The project team will not change without prior consent from the City.
• When you work with AMG, you work with local people who are passionate about
traffic signal systems and making them work most efficiently in communities where
we live, work, and play.
I am authorized by the firm to negotiate a contract with the City and hereby certify that
the information and data submitted in this proposal is true and complete to the best of
my knowledge. The sample Professional Services Agreement has been reviewed by
AMG and is acceptable as-is.
If you should have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to
contact me at (415) 688-0024 or via email at joy@amobility.com.
Sincerely,
Joy Bhattacharya, PE, PTOE
Vice President
415.688.0024
joy@amobility.com
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Project Understanding
The City of San Rafael has proactively applied for and received IDEA grant funding from
the Metropolitan Transportation Commissions (MTC) for the deployment of Automated
Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) throughout the Central San Rafael area.
The IDEA grant would deploy ATSPM on 54 intersections within the City of San Rafael.
The ATSPM will enable the City to proactively monitor the health of their signal systems,
and thereby improving arterial operations and enhancing safety. Additionally, the City of
San Rafael has plans to upgrade the intersections to operate with Adaptive Traffic
Control System (ATCS), which would dynamically adapt the operations of the traffic
signal based on traffic volume on the roadway, increasing the overall signal performance
and safety throughout the City – starting with the Central San Rafael area. The
combination of ATSPM and ATCS will enable the City of San Rafael to proactively
manage and operate the City operated traffic signals.
MTC is currently seeking consultant assistance to perform the System Engineering (SE)
services for the City of San Rafael. MTC does not expect the same level of SE analysis to
be needed for the ATSPM project, however, since the City is planning for ATCS in future,
it would be in the City’s best interest to prepare a comprehensive SE analysis. Therefore,
the City is seeking professional services to assist in the successful execution of the City’s
agreement with MTC for IDEA Grant ATSPM deployment and for simultaneous project
management of adaptive signal system deployment for the City.
AMG staff has prior experience with the development of SE documents for multiple
Signal System and Adaptive Signal System projects. With this prior experience and
knowledge, AMG staff will assist the City with management of the SE services and City
representation through all the stages of development and implementation – beginning
with preparation of the SEMP, to the deployment and verification of the ATSPM/ATCS
system.
The overall schedule for the ATSPM and ATCS project will be mainly governed by the SE
process as administered by MTC and influenced by the City’s Controller installation and
Fiber implementation projects. AMG is committed to proactive management of the
project and strict adherence to the schedule and budget.
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To provide project management and oversight services for the project, AMG proposes a
detailed working program as outlined in our Approach and Scope of Services.
Approach and Scope of Services
TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION
AMG will provide technical oversight and updates to the City with regards to project
status. AMG will maintain regular communications with City staff to ensure that the
project goals are being met and progress is being made. This would be provided
through regular project management-related tasks including invoicing, budget
oversight, adherence to scheduling, and project coordination.
AMG staff will attend a kick-off meeting with MTC and the SE consultant at the
beginning of the project to establish a mutual understanding of project scope, roles,
schedule and deliverables. AMG staff will periodically attend meetings with the City to
discuss the project, present design options, review alternatives, and provide
recommendations. AMG staff will set up monthly meetings with City staff, and SE
consultant if needed, which would continue throughout the expected three-year life
span of the project.
AMG staff will assist with the procurement and vendor selection support for the project
using the “best value” approach, which would make it compulsory for the vendors to
satisfy each requirement identified for the system. AMG staff would support the City in
the assessment of requirement compliance from each vendor and prepare evaluation
criteria to compare submittals from each vendor.
AMG staff will help prepare the Request for Proposals (RFP), attend pre-proposal
meetings, provide clarifications to vendor’s questions, review submitted bids, and assist
in award recommendations. AMG staff will assist with all coordination between the City
and the selected vendor for the project deployment. AMG staff will provide deployment
oversight support services including attending pre-deployment meetings, provide shop
drawing review, review the vendor’s planned system installation and acceptance test
procedures, oversee verification tests, document test results, and coordinate between
vendors and City staff.
AMG staff will provide monthly schedule updates in conjunction with invoice submittals
and will assist the City in requests for reimbursement from MTC.
Deliverables:
Project schedule and updates
Meeting agendas and minutes for all coordination meetings
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Requests for reimbursement forms
RFPs for vendor selection
TASK 2: EVALUATION OF EXISTING INVENTORY
Understanding the existing traffic signal system, including the types of controllers,
detection, communication, and backend software is the key to a successful deployment
of an ATSPM/ATCS system. AMG staff will start with the evaluation of the City’s existing
inventory, which was prepared by the City as part of the IDEA grant application package.
The City is currently using both Aries and Centracs as their traffic signal management
software provided by Econolite. Aries is no longer supported by Econolite and therefore
cannot support an ATSPM/ATCS system. Currently, of the 54 signals that are included as
part of this project, 20 signals are on Centracs, 30 signals are on Aries, and 4 signals are
running offline. The 34 signals that are running on Aries and offline are ACS2 or older
signals that need to be upgraded to ASC 3 or newer controllers before they can be
supported through the Centracs system. The City plans to upgrade the controllers and
operate them through the Centracs software. In addition, AMG staff will verify the signal
interconnect (communications) between the intersections, types of cabinets, detection
and conduit at all the study intersections. In order to have an effective ATSPM or an
ATCS implementation, all stop-bar and advanced detection should be separated out by
lanes. This information is critical, and AMG staff will verify this information by reviewing
the as-built drawings for the study intersection. A thorough review would identify any
detection modification that may be needed at the intersections. AMG staff will work
closely with the MTC’s SE consultant to identify these modifications as part of the
implementation requirements.
AMG staff will work with the City to understand projects that are expected to occur
simultaneously that would impact the project including; upgraded controllers, and
cabinet and fiber installation. AMG staff will coordinate the schedules of those projects
and modify the implementation plan if need be for the IDEA grant.
Deliverables:
Existing Software and Hardware Evaluation Summary
Coordinate the transfer and addition of the 34 signals to Centracs
Plan for deployment of the City’s in-kind match
Construction schedule and management plan for conduit and fiber optic
installation
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TASK 3: SYSTEMS ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT PLAN (SEMP)
MTC’s SE consultant will prepare a Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP),
which would identify the items that needs to be delivered, integrated, installed, verified,
and supported for the successful implementation of the system. AMG staff will review all
findings of the SEMP to identify missing elements that need to be considered to
complete the system and also be prepared for the ATCS deployment. AMG staff will
assist the City to review the roles and responsibilities for the project and also assist in
developing the testing procedures for the project.
AMG will review and comment on the SEMP document prepared by the SE consultant. If
needed, an addendum to the SEMP document would be prepared for the simultaneous
deployment of ATSPM and ATCS.
Deliverables:
SEMP comments packaged and ready to provide to SE Consultant
Summary of comments on the SE Consultant’s SEMP with detailed
explanations
Independent SEMP report for a simultaneous deployment of ATSPM and
ATCS
TASK 4: USER NEEDS
Determining the User Needs for the project is a critical step for any advanced
technology deployment. AMG staff will work with the City and the SE consultant to
identify the user needs that meets the City’s overall goals, objectives, and strategies for
the project. During this stage the specific details of the ATSPM user interface, hosting
information, operational performance details, visualization, and other requirements
would be determined. The user needs should be developed with the deployment of the
ATSC in mind for the future as well as identifying all aspects of detection,
communication, and controller upgrade that support an adaptive system
implementation.
The City has already prepared a detailed inventory of its signal system. AMG staff will
assist the City in updating the inventory and provide it to the SE consultant.
At a minimum, the visualization and operational performance of the traffic signals
should be capable of providing: Arrivals on Green; Arrivals on Red; Cycle Length; Flow
Rate; Green Times; Occupancy Ratio; Pedestrian Delays; Percent Pedestrian Calls; Purdue
Coordination Diagram; Split Failures; Split Monitor; Vehicle Delays; Volume-to-Capacity.
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AMG staff will attend a workshop with the SE consultant to develop the needs
assessment. AMG will review the draft and final needs assessment document prepared
by the SE consultant.
Deliverables:
Comments on the Needs Assessment Report packaged and ready to
return to the SE Consultant
Summary of comments on the SE Consultant’s Needs Assessment Report
with detailed explanations
Independent Needs Assessment Report for a simultaneous deployment of
ATSPM and ATCS
TASK 5: CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS | The Concept of Operations is prepared to document the
system operator’s perspective. AMG staff will assist the City in describing the City’s
needs and objectives succinctly to determine what functions are proposed for the
system to ensure the capabilities of the system are fulfilled. This document is the key to
the success of the project. As part of the review process, we will relate the expected
capabilities and potential benefits to the City’s identified deficiencies and limitations.
The capabilities should include the future implementation of ATCS.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS | AMG staff will work with the City staff and SE consultant to
prepare the functional requirements, performance requirement, constraints, interface
requirements, data requirements, and future requirements for the traffic signal system.
AMG staff will assist the City in identifying any customization or new modules that need
to be added to the system to enable future
upgrade and implementation to the ACTS
system. Along with the SE consultant, AMG
staff will assist in the preparation of the
technical scope of the system to be built.
Deliverables:
Concept of Operations
Summary
Technical scope for ATSPM
and ATCS
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TASK 6: VERIFICATION PLAN
The Verification Plan will ensure that the system deployed meets the requirements
developed under the systems engineering activities. AMG staff will make sure that the
Verification Plan ensures traceability, such that each system requirement will have a
test(s) with an associated requirement or set of requirements. AMG staff will review the
Traceability Matrix to check that it has been accomplished for the project.
AMG staff will work closely with the selected vendor in competing the acceptance test
for the selected system.
Deliverables:
Verification Plan
Traceability Matrix
TASK 7: AS-BUILT AND PROJECT COMPLETION SUMMARY REPORT
At the completion of the project, AMG staff will assist in preparing the As-Built drawings
for the project, which would be prepared by the project designer. AMG staff would
prepare a Project Completion Report summarizing the final product and prepare user
instructions for the system. The user instructions would be a compilation of user guide
and equipment documentation provided by multiple vendors involved with the project
implementation.
Deliverables:
Assistance with As-Built drawings
Project Completion Summary Report
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Project Schedule
A snapshot of the proposed schedule is included below. It is important to note that the
overall schedule for the ATSPM and ATCS project will be mainly governed by the
Systems Engineering process as administered by MTC and influenced by the City’s
Controller installation and Fiber implementation projects.
AMG is committed to proactive management of the project and strict adherence to the
schedule and budget. The complete schedule is included in the appendix along with the
associated cost estimate to complete the work.
Statement of Qualifications
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
When combined with our technology facilitation and practical program management
expertise, AMG’s innovative transportation solutions team bridges the gap between the
past practices and being prepared for the future. AMG’s traffic engineering and
transportation services provide our clients with different perspectives in preparing for
the future while enhancing and maintaining current functional systems. We apply the
latest innovative operational strategies, traffic operation simulations and control systems
for all modes of travel to our planning and engineering projects. We analyze and design
traffic signals and traffic signal control systems, roadways, arterials, freeway
management systems and provide the latest decision support systems. We are at the Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Task 1 Project Management / Coordination
Kick off Meeting
Project Management
Vendor Procurement
Task 2 Evaluation of Existing Inventory
Existing Inventory Summary
Transfer of signals onto Centracs
Schedule and Management for Conduit Installation
Task 3 Systems Engineering Management Plan
SEMP report
SEMP detailed explanations
Task 4 User Needs
Needs Assessment Report
Needs Assessment detailed explanations
Task 5 Concept of Operations and Systems Requirements
ConOps
Technical scope for ATSPM and ATCS
Design and Construction
Task 6 Verification Plan
Verification Plan
Traceability Matrix
Task 7 As-Built and Project Completion Summary Report
As-Built
Project Completion Summary Report
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
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forefront of smart cities and aid our clients in navigating the complexities of the latest
technological developments. We work with our clients to respect the present and
prepare for the future.
AMG’s focus is on providing innovative solutions respecting local
preferences and understanding the myriad environmental regulations and
design guidelines that affect today’s transportation projects. We manage
the project development process proactively, recognizing that successful
transportation projects require more than just good technical solutions—
they must be sustainable economically, socially, and environmentally. We work with our
clients and stakeholders to achieve that while supporting cost-effective solutions.
ADAPTIVE TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
We help communities harmoniously connect by marrying functionality with form. Our
focused expertise, diverse experience, and collaborative teamwork enable us to create
solutions that enhance mobility and improve safety; at the same time, they also enhance
the local area and meet the current and future needs of that community. While
building an entire new transportation network isn’t feasible, we have been using
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to help with the increasing traffic congestion on
a daily basis. At AMG, we apply ITS technology to our transportation infrastructure to
manage and improve the reliability and efficiency of our transportation network. Our
core strength has been in deploying Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS). Although
there are over 300 ATCS deployments in the United States, these systems may not be
well understood by many traffic signal practitioners throughout the country. Our team
has been educating traffic engineers and practitioners on the benefits of ATCS and the
need to plan funding opportunities to keep the system operational. We have recently
been involved with the deployment of over 20 adaptive signal systems in the U.S. Being
involved with multiple implementations, AMG staff have designed and deployed ATCS
systems that are helping to make a difference with traffic congestion.
AUTOMATED TRAFFIC SIGNAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES (ATSPM)
The ability to look at performance measures such as “percent arrivals on red” and look
at occurrences of split failures for individual intersections, or groups of intersections, is
revolutionizing the overall Traffic Signal Maintenance and Operations (TSM&O)
performance at progressive cities and DOTs.
AMG staff is assisting in the deployment of ATSPM to manage and monitor signal
systems for multiple cities and jurisdictions including the City of Irvine, City of Hayward,
City of Concord, and City of Dublin. Our professionals are working alongside the City of
Dublin to set up the software for ATSPMs and assist city staff to understand the
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software, coordinate installation, generate reports, identify anomalies, and train staff on
best practices.
ATSPM stores detector data and SPAT data in the controller every 0.1 seconds and
uploads the data to the Traffic Management Center (TMC) for analysis. With the analysis
results, engineers now have access to direct measurements – data that once could only
be estimated by a model.
AMG staff have managed, operated, and utilized ATSPM information from UDOT
system, ATMS.now, and Centracs Traffic Control Systems.
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS)
The AMG team has the capacity to provide expert technical service for
every aspect of ITS. AMG is a leader in the research and application of
leading ITS solutions and the design and deployment of ITS systems.
Expertise includes field integration of CCTV systems, automated incident
detection, dynamic message signing, and driver information displays.
The future of technology for transportation includes new approaches to managing
traffic congestion, improving safety, and providing transit passengers with real-time
travel information. AMG has combined ITS with a full range of transportation/transit
services to provide new solutions to the challenges facing transportation agencies and
authorities. Our solutions are sustainable, environmentally responsible, and financially
sound.
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SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
The real challenge with systems engineering is ensuring that all parts work together as
one system to meet design and operational goals. Systems integration is essential in the
successful implementation of a transportation system. AMG’s field-proven methods,
tools, and processes have saved clients months of delay and millions of dollars in claims.
AMG works closely with clients to combine unique industrial automation and enterprise
information system capabilities into a cohesive operating system. We support all phases
of the system integration process including application of communication networks,
supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), PLC/HMI hardware, software
applications, custom programming, instrumentation, installation, start-up, and
validation. AMG provides the system integration expertise to bring together the
numerous components of a transportation system, including the infrastructure,
equipment, control systems, and data management.
Key areas of technical expertise include overall system architectures, networked devices
using proprietary or open protocols, control panel design, operator interface graphics
development, data acquisition, database development, and data reporting.
TECHNOLOGY COMMUNICATION SERVICES
AMG 's successful involvement in the intricate network of transportation and
communications infrastructure includes Transportation Communications Systems Design.
Operational integrity, passenger safety and security, and effective transportation
information systems are vital components of a successful communications system.
Whether designing for new applications and facilities or seamlessly integrating into
existing operations, AMG is equipped with the tools and knowledge for successful
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communications system design and implementation. We are continuously aware of
impending industry changes in technologies and materials, enabling us to deliver state-
of-the-art and efficient results, tailored to meet our clients' needs.
NETWORKS
With the convergence of all technology toward Ethernet protocol, networks
have become the modern-day equivalent to backbone systems of old. These
new systems offer a lot of flexibility to mix and match traffic on the same
equipment, reducing both capital and maintenance costs. However, IP can be
a Pandora's box to the unprepared. Unlike the systems of old, Ethernet
systems are non-deterministic and prone to traffic collisions when the pipe gets near
capacity. As such it takes considerable planning and analysis to determine operating
performance and network reliability. At AMG, we have the tools and staff to do just that.
Moreover, we have the experience to either upgrade legacy systems or mix both old and
new for optimal budget/performance.
The following is a sample of our service offerings:
FIBER OPTIC
The AMG team has the capability to design fiber optic telecommunication networks using
various physical network topologies such as using Single Mode or Multi-Mode fiber
optics, overhead or underground fiber optic schematic plans, outside and inside plant
networks diagrams, fiber splice details, and node rack details.
The AMG team provides fiber optic designs that are reliable, expandable, maintainable,
and efficient. AMG staff can design high capacity fiber optic networks such as 10 Gigabit
per seconds (Gbps) base to 100 Megabit per seconds (Mbps) for various transportation
and transit solutions.
The AMG team can provide detailed technical specification of materials, equipment, and
devices that need to be procured, installed, and tested to establish a communication link
over fiber optic networks.
Network Mapping and
Performance Analysis
Troubleshooting
Growth Planning
Pre-deployment Analysis
VoIP Readiness Analysis
Design to Cost, Reliability, or Performance
Criteria
QoS, VPN, and MPLS Deployment & Analysis
Ensure Network Survivability
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AMG staff can assist with verification and integration of fiber
optic networks into existing Metropolitan Area Networks
(MAN) and can assist during construction process by inspecting
fiber optic installation, splicing, fusion, FO termination, and
tests such as Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR). The
AMG team can study test and OTDR results to measure length,
identify splice loss, and verify performance of installed fiber
optic network and detect faults. AMG staff can assist with IP,
VLAN tag, assignments and IP Scheme preparations.
TYPICAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT & APPROACH
Project management and quality assurance is the key to the success of any project. The
AMG team has been involved in multiple program management projects over the past
two decades and is well trained in understanding the critical elements of such
assignments. The key to the success of program management projects is to have a
hands-on management style, where the project manager is involved and aware of
project detail. AMG has assigned Joy Bhattacharya for this role, since he has managed
similar assignments for various jurisdictions.
AMG staff has been trained in an established Project Management Framework (PFM),
which identifies the critical tasks that will help the Project Team to manage risks and
quality on a typical project. The PMF is followed for all projects conducted by AMG and
is organized based on the four stages of project management: Initiate, Plan, Control,
and Close-Out. This framework establishes the organization, management, and control
of all aspects of a specific project throughout its duration, from initial concept to final
handover of deliverables. AMG’s track record shows that we have successfully delivered
the final product that has achieved the Client’s objectives with respect to:
Successfully fulfilling the predetermined scope, function,
and quality requirements;
Completion within the approved schedule; and
Completion within the approved budget.
FAMILIARITY WITH STATE AND FEDERAL PROCEDURES
Our knowledge of current federal, state, and regional funding policies and procedures
and forward-looking mindset provide flexibility and responsiveness to those changing
requirements. Our understanding of your structure—financial, organizational, and
procedural—enables us to effectively provide sound recommendations for both
operations and administrative/finance staff.
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We are familiar with the Caltrans Local Assistant program, which requires Systems
Engineering documentation and Environmental Reviews. We have worked closely with
the Caltrans District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE) on behalf of various cities to
facilitate Caltran’s review of federally funded projects.
AMG staff has also completed and assisted Cities with the Local Assistance Program and
Caltrans review of design documents and systems engineering documents. AMG has
prepared SEMP and ConOps documents for multiple projects and has coordinated
efforts with the Caltrans and FHWA on behalf of the City to facilitate completion of
federally funded project review. AMG staff has successfully prepared and submitted the
construction request for authorization, the award package to the lowest bidder, and the
post-construction package according to the State and Federal Programs Procedures and
requirements. AMG staff has extensive experience with all phases of the Systems
Engineering and Construction process and can assist the City with this on an on-going
basis.
Finally, AMG staff have extensive experience with all state and federal requirements. Our
team is skilled in the requirements for authorization of newly programmed funds,
developing reimbursement claims, budget development, audit assistance, financial
analysis and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Compliance.
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Staff
INTRODUCING ADVANCED MOBILITY GROUP
With the advancement of technological evolution, there is no doubt that we are in a new
era of “redefining mobility”. This evolution is expected to improve user choice of
transportation options, reduce negative environmental impacts, and significantly enhance
road and traffic safety. As we replace petroleum fuel with digital fuel, it is necessary to
not only rethink but redefine mobility, leveraging rapid advances in technology to enable
our communities and our local economy to grow with accessible, affordable, and
abundant transportation options.
CONNECTED &
AUTONOMOUS
VEHICLES
INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEMS
TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING &
DESIGN
EXPRESS LANES &
CONGESTION
PRICING
TRANSPORTATION
DEMAND
MANAGEMENT
Advanced Mobility Group (AMG) is always one step
ahead of emerging trends in transportation. Our experts
are quick to adapt to emerging trends and guide these
trends with our clients around building policy, smart
adoption, shaping proven strategic approach with rigor
and vision. AMG stewards’ disruptive technologies to
empower the private/public sector in building intelligent
infrastructure necessary for the early adoption of
futuristic transportation solutions.
Our senior consultants are thought leaders in the
industry of advanced transportation technologies
including connected and smart communities, Connected
Autonomous Vehicles (CAV), Intelligent Transportation
Systems (ITS) and innovative application solutions.
This new era requires a unique kind of consulting services
in planning, programming, technology facilitation,
building connected communities, program management,
travel demand management, traffic and transportation
engineering, and building funding partnerships with the
public and private sectors. With our comprehensive
vision and in-depth understanding of public and private
technology solutions, we believe that AMG is well
equipped in assisting you in navigating the mobility
evolution. We are passionate about collaborating with
our clients to deliver solutions that make our
communities more livable and sustainable.
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OUR TEAM
We have carefully assembled a team of professionals with in-depth knowledge and
successful experience providing consulting services for numerous Automated Traffic
Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) and Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS)
Deployment and Project Management projects and are familiar with state and federal
procedures. We bring a high level of commitment, enthusiasm, and background to meet
the requirements for providing Program Management services to you. We understand
that continuity of staff is critical to successfully complete your upcoming projects.
Joy Bhattacharya, your Project Manager, has extensive experience with signal systems,
signal design, adaptive signal system design and integration. He has been directly or
indirectly involved with most of the adaptive signal systems implemented in the Bay
Area. He was the technical reviewer of the InSync selection process for the City of San
Ramon, provided technical assistance for the Santa Rosa system, designed and
implemented the Hayward adaptive system, and designed and integrated the Salinas
InSync system for two corridors. Joy teaches adaptive signal system as part of the UC
Berkeley Tech Transfer program TE-10, which keeps him up-to-date with the latest
changes in the areas of signal systems and adaptive/responsive systems.
Joy will be the point of contact for the City of San Rafael. As the Project Manager, he will
be responsible for contractual arrangements for this contract. All work for this project
will be performed out of our Walnut Creek office.
Joy Bhattacharya, PE, PTOE
Project Manager
2999 Oak Rd, Suite 420
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
joy@amobility.com
Brief biographies of our key team members are included in this section, full resumes and
contact information for each are included in the appendix.
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
KEY STAFF
Joy Bhattacharya, PE, PTOE | Project Manager
On-Call & ITS experience
Managed more than 200 on-call projects throughout the San
Francisco Bay area
Proven leader throughout his 22-year career
MS, Transportation Engineering - University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan;
BS, Civil Engineering - Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur,
West Bengal
With over 22 years of experience in PS&E design, traffic operations, ITS, and Adaptive
Responsive Traffic Signal Systems in California, specifically the Bay Area, Joy will be
leading the team on this project and will provide senior and technical review. Joy has
first-hand knowledge of the project, has worked with the City of Stockton on a variety
of transportation-related projects, and has in-depth experience in the development,
design and implementation of various engineering strategies in major metropolitan
areas. His experience includes Adaptive/Responsive Traffic Signal Systems and Transit
Priority Systems; preparation of Incident Management Plans; design of fully automated
Electronic Toll Collection systems; preparation of PS&E for field implementation of
CCTV, Changeable Message Signs, Highway Advisory Radio, Ramp Metering and ATMS
systems; and freeway and arterial operations using micro-simulation.
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Local projects to his credit include the Mountain House ATMS, City of Hayward
Adaptive Signal Systems, City of Stockton Pershing Way Adaptive Signal Systems,
Sacramento Intermodal Transfer Facility Concept Plan, and the Santa Clara VTA Capitol
Corridor Transportation Study. In addition to providing senior leadership to the team
through the entire project, Joy will contribute his expertise to all project phases. He will
coordinate the information flow, both internally and externally, and be the key contact
for the City through the completion of the project.
Recently, Joy has led the project team that has helped Cities in Northern and Southern
California transition their traffic signal infrastructure to a forward-looking, proactive
management system using Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM)
software.
Kasra Behbahani | Systems Engineering Expert
Shared Autonomous Vehicle Technology
System Designs, Specifications & Validation Plans
Concept of Operations & System Engineering Management Plans
System Integration &Testing
C2F & C2C Communications
Transportation Management Centers
BS, Computing and Information Systems, University of London,
London, United Kingdom, 2006
Kasra Behbahani is a results-driven senior engineering designer with more than 15 years
of experience in development and implementation of transportation management
systems and information system solutions. Kasra has a strong background in
networking, communications, software development, programming, quality assurance,
infrastructure definition & systems analysis, systems engineering, administration, and
implementation. Kasra is experienced in working on information technology projects as
a project manager, systems engineer, systems integrator, and software engineer.
As project manager, he proactively collaborates with senior-level management and
development community, conducted feasibility studies, performed resource forecasting,
and prepares schedules for engineering and other technical activities relating to IT tasks
of transportation projects. Kasra supports city and state staff on the IT portions of
projects, including systems engineering, traffic engineering, and civil engineering.
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Joanna Liu, PE | Signal Systems Expert
In-depth knowledge of Advanced Traffic Management Systems and
Adaptive Traffic Control Systems
Expert in CUBE, TransCAD, Synchro, VISSIM, TRAFFIX and other
simulation models
Extensive traffic impact study experience
MS, Civil (Transportation) Engineering - Iowa State University; BS,
Civil Engineering - Tsinghua University, Beijing
Joanna has over 14 years of hands-on experience with Advanced Traffic Management
System (ATMS), Adaptive Traffic Control System, Traffic Signal System Integration,
Highway Operation Analysis, Micro-Simulation Modeling, Travel Demand Forecasting,
Travel Demand Model Modification and Application, Transportation Planning,
Geographic Data Management, and Traffic Impact Studies.
In Joanna’s most recent role, she was responsible for helping Trafficware to fine-tune
the adaptive traffic signal system in SynchroGreen along Dublin Boulevard corridor,
generating various Automated Traffic System Performance Measures (ATSPM) reports
to support the before-after study. Joanna is also responsible for maintaining the
adaptive system health through weekly ATSPM reports.
Project Examples
As a vested partner in our community, we connect to projects on a personal level and
advance the quality of life in communities across the region. As our population grows
and our roadway systems outlive their service life, the need for improvement becomes
steadily more apparent. The development of an intelligent control structure ensures an
optimal solution for all participants in the transportation and road traffic system. With
the number of road vehicles and passengers rapidly growing, there is a perpetual need
for safety-critical traffic automation. Because of our depth of resources and diversity, we
have the ability to source additional technical input as required using our existing staff
while maintaining the single point of contact for the City of San Rafael.
There is a clear advantage to using AMG for all technical and engineering aspects of the
work. We provide you with highly respected transportation and traffic engineers,
planners, and designers who are dedicated to the successful completion of all of your
projects.
Our project experience and references are provided on the following pages and include
adaptive traffic control systems.
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City of Dublin On-Call Traffic Engineering and ITS Services | Dublin, CA
Client Reference
Obaid Khan,
Transportation and
Operations Manager
925.833.6330
City of San Rafael
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Duration
2015 - Present
Contract
$1,000,000
AMG staff are currently providing on-call traffic
engineering and ITS services to the City of Dublin to:
Monitor the status and effectiveness of the transit
queue jumps along Dublin Blvd.
Check status and performance of the bicycle radar
detection system;
Monitor, report and identify detection failures
through the ATMS system;
Assist with maintenance of the equipment by studies
the equipment status through the ATMS system;
Facilitate a potential flush plan through SynchroGreen
and work with the City and Trafficware to determine a
way to incorporate flush plans along the corridor.
Additionally, AMG is assisting with the development of an
information-based reporting tool to understand and
document traffic signal operations and performance and
the preparation of various grant applications for local and
regional funding.
Webster Street SMART Corridor Project | Alameda, CA
Client Contact
Virendra Patel, City of
Alameda
510.747.7947
vpatel@alamedaca.gov
Project Duration
2011-2014
Project Status
Future development and redevelopment plans along the
western estuary and within the cities of Alameda and
Oakland will significantly increase traffic demand in the
Posey and Webster Tubes, the two parallel underwater
tunnels connecting the cities of Oakland and Alameda. A
study of expected 2030 conditions anticipates traffic
volumes in the Posey Tube will increase by 45 percent
during the p.m. peak hour and traffic in the Webster Tube
will increase by 75 percent in the a.m. peak hour. Current
traffic conditions within the tubes result in significant
traffic congestion as traffic backs up into Alameda and
Oakland.
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System Integration On-
going
Design Fee
$360,000
The primary goals of this project, administered by the
Alameda CTC, are to address current traffic congestion,
improve transit service, enhance emergency access, be
proactive in planning for the future, provide better traveler
information, and improve air quality through reduction of
vehicle emissions without widening roadways. The
Webster Street SMART Corridor project will achieve these
goals through implementation of advanced signal system
technology and Intelligent Transportation Systems
strategies.
PS&E for SR238 Improvement Project | Hayward, CA
Client Contact
Majid Hafezieh, City of
Hayward
510.583.4784
Majid.hafezieh@hayward-
ca.gov
Project Duration
2010 - 2013
Project Status
Complete
Design Fee
$980,000
This award-winning project was designed to reduce
congestion in downtown Hayward to accommodate current
and projected future traffic demand in the corridor and
improve accessibility to Cal State Hayward College and
Moreau High School. The project added travel lanes on
Foothill Boulevard north of Mission/Foothill/Jackson
intersection by removing parking during the peak hours,
and south of Mission/Foothill/Jackson up to Palisades
Street. The project involved spot widening at Mission
Boulevard/ Carlos Bee Boulevard and improvements and
upgrades at 32 intersections along the SR 238 corridor.
The project constructed a one-way loop system in
downtown Hayward by converting Foothill Boulevard
between Jackson and A Street to six lanes northbound, A
Street between Foothill Boulevard and A Street to five lanes
westbound, and Mission Boulevard to five lanes
southbound between A Street and Jackson Street. The
project also included additional landscaping, sidewalks and
LED street lighting along the corridor.
The project included evaluation and design of an Advanced Traffic Management
System with adaptive coordination capabilities, designing the City’s fiber network with
96-strands of fiber and setting up the City’s TMC. ITS services for the project included,
Developing the ATMS functional requirements, Preparation of draft and Final Concept
of Operations reports, analysis of traffic detection and communications requirements,
and evaluation of adaptive control traffic signal systems and selecting the system that
most effectively meets the City’s signal system requirements.
Proposal to Provide Professional Services for Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM)
and Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) Deployment and Project Management | 24
Main Street and Boronda Road Corridor-wide Signal Coordination & Adaptive
System | Salinas, CA
Client Contact
James Serrano, Salinas
PWD
831.758.7195
James@ci.salinas.ca.us
Project Duration
Sep 2012 – Oct 2013
Project Status
Complete
Design Fee
$40,000
The City of Salinas received initial funds for the
improvement of traffic signal operations on North Main
Street that serves numerous retail shopping centers as well
as provides access to interchange with US 101. The primary
project goal was to update the signal timing to provide
coordination along North Main Street for seven signalized
intersections. With the successful completion of that
project, AMG staff assisted the City will the application
process for local air quality grants to implement
adaptive signal control for the entire Main Street corridor
and Boronda Road corridor. Due to the close spacing of the
signals, traffic backed up from one intersection through
another during the peak hours, and on Saturday and Sunday
because of the high volumes from the major shopping
center.
AMG staff prepared the basic timing plans for the adaptive
system, designed and implemented the adaptively system,
and conducted the “before” and “after” study for the project.
The average reduction in travel times through the corridor
was 42 percent; the average increase in speed through the
corridor was 69 percent; and the average fuel savings was 33
percent.
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Traffic Control System (ATCS) Deployment and Project Management | 25
I-80 Integrated Corridor Mobility Project, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, CA
Client Contact
Randy Iwasaki, Executive
Director, Contra Costa
County Transportation
Authority
925.256.4724
riwasaki@ccta.net
Project Duration
2012 - 2016
Project Status
Complete
Contract Amount
$2.2 million
This project included operational improvements and
implement Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
strategies, such as adaptive ramp metering and incident
management, from the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge
Toll Plaza to the Carquinez Bridge. The project will utilize
ITS technologies on freeways and arterials to enhance the
efficiency of the existing transportation network. The
project provides a balanced, responsive, and equitable
system that will monitor traffic, and improve the safety and
mobility of the users. Systems included hardware, software,
ITS devices, computer, and communication technologies
that make transportation systems operate more efficiently
and safely and provide users with real-time traffic and
transit information.
AMG staff conducted the Corridor System Management
Plan for the corridor and identified the near term,
intermediate-term, and long-term improvements for the
corridor. Integrated Corridor Mobility strategies included
freeway management systems such as Adaptive Ramp
Metering, Active Traffic Management and advisory variable
speed harmonization; incident management, arterial
management; transit management; advanced traveler
information systems; traffic surveillance; and monitoring
systems.
AMG’s Systems Integration team was responsible for the
preparation of the detailed design for Center to Field (C2F)
and Center to Center (C2C) communications, and upgrades
to the Transportation Management Centers, Transit and
Traffic Signals systems integration, and sub-systems and
systems verification. Coordination with local cities and
agencies was required to establish a communication
network between transportation centers and field devices.
Proposal to Provide Professional Services for Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM)
and Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) Deployment and Project Management | 26
Stockton Pershing Way Adaptive Signal System | Stockton, CA
Client Contact
Dennis Yep
209.937.5654
Dennis.Yep@stocktonca.gov
Project Duration
2014-current
Project Status
On-going
Design Fee
$98,600
AMG staff are currently completing the design of an
adaptive traffic control system at 16 City of Stockton
owned intersections along Pershing Avenue between
Hammer Lane and Fremont Street. The primary purpose of
the adaptive traffic control system is to improve operations
and safety by increasing the vehicle capacity of the
corridor. The installation of this system requires field
equipment upgrades, establishment of system
communication, and additional vehicle and transit
detection at the intersections along the corridor.
The City of Stockton currently uses 2070 controllers with
Sepac 3.40 at all the project signalized intersections. AMG
evaluated the signal system and recommended installation
of SCOOT for the Pershing Avenue corridor. The evaluation
was based on City’s existing detection system, system
requirement, and functionality of the adaptive system as
desired by the City. Additionally, AMG completed the
design of the signal upgrade needed for the installation of
SCOOT along Pershing Avenue. The project was recently
awarded for construction and AMG will be providing the
construction and systems support for the project as well as
conduct the “before” and “after” study to evaluate the
system.
References
Reference Contact Number Project
Obaid Khan, City of Dublin 925.833.6330 City of Dublin On-Call ITS
Virendra Patel, City of Alameda 510.747.7947 Webster Street Smart Corridor
Sai Madididdi, City of Hayward 510.583.4783 City of Hayward On-Call, Rte. 238
Dennis Yep, City of Stockton 209.937.5654 Pershing Way ATCS
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Cost Estimate
The cost for providing the Project Management services would be on a Time and
Material basis. The engineers that would be assisting the City along with their billing
rates are included below:
Employee Loaded Hourly Rate ($/hr.)
Joy Bhattacharya, PE | Project Manager 220.00
Kasra Behbahani | Senior Systems Expert 175.00
Joanna Liu, PE | Signal System Expert 160.00
Cost: T&M not-to-exceed $168,880.00 spread over 3 years
The detailed cost estimate breakdown is included in the appendix.
We accept the City of San Rafael’s contract and insurance requirements set forth in the
RFP. AMG is not aware of any recent, current or anticipated contractual obligations which
would pose a potential conflict with the work on this project.
We are ready to start immediately. We look forward to providing the City of San Rafael
with ATSPM and ATCS Services.
APPENDIX
Resumes | Cost Estimate | Project Schedule
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EDUCATION
M.S. Transportation
Engineering/Operations
Research, University of
Delaware, Newark, Delaware,
2001
M.Eng Transportation
Engineering, University of
Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo, 1995
B.Tech (hons) Civil, Indian
Institute of Technology,
Kharagpur, West Bengal, 1992
CA REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer #68928,
California Board for Professional
Engineers, Land Surveyors, and
Geologists
Professional Engineer #1103,
Professional Traffic Operations
Engineer
INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEMS
ITS System Review & Needs
Assessment
Traffic Management Centers
Traffic Operations
Knowledge of Existing &
Emerging Transportation
Technologies
Joy Bhattacharya P.E., PTOE
Project Manager
Joy is AMG’s Vice President of Innovative Transportation Solutions. He has
in-depth experience in the development, design and implementation of
various engineering strategies in major metropolitan areas, including
Adaptive/Responsive Traffic Signal Systems and Transit Priority Systems;
Incident Management Plans; design of automated Electronic Toll Collection
systems; preparation of PS&E for field implementation of CCTV, Changeable
Message Signs, Highway Advisory Radio, Ramp Metering and ATMS systems;
and freeway and arterial operations using micro-simulation. Local projects to
his credit include the Mountain House ATMS, City of Hayward Adaptive
Signal Systems, Webster Street SMART Corridor System, I-80 Integrated
Corridor Management, and the Santa Clara VTA Capitol Corridor
Transportation Study.
Project Experience
Pershing Avenue Adaptive Signal System, Stockton, CA (Project
Manager)
Mr. Bhattacharya is currently completing the design of an adaptive traffic
control system at 16 City of Stockton owned intersections along Pershing
Avenue between Hammer Lane and Fremont Street. The primary purpose of
the adaptive traffic control system is to improve operations and safety by
increasing the vehicle capacity of the corridor. The installation of this system
requires field equipment upgrades, establishment of system communication,
and additional vehicle and transit detection at the intersections along the
corridor. The City of Stockton currently uses 2070 controllers with Sepac 3.40
at all the project signalized intersections. Mr. Bhattacharya evaluated the
signal system and recommended installation of SCOOT for the Pershing
Avenue corridor. The evaluation was based on City’s existing detection
system, system requirement, and functionality of the adaptive system as
desired by the City. Mr. Bhattacharya completed the design of the signal
upgrade needed for the installation of SCOOT along Pershing Avenue. The
project was recently awarded for construction and Mr. Bhattacharya will be
providing the construction and systems support for the project as well as
conduct the “before” and “after” study to evaluate the system.
Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) Design for Route 238
Improvements, Hayward, CA (Project Manager)
Mr. Bhattacharya managed the evaluation and design of an Advanced Traffic
Management System with adaptive coordination capabilities. The design
plans were completed on a fast-track schedule, and the roadway
improvements and signal modifications are now under construction. ITS
services for the project included: Developing the ATMS functional
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Innovative Congestion
Management Strategies
Stakeholder Coordination
TRAFFIC IMPACT
ANALYSIS &
FORECASTING
Advanced Traffic
Management System
Adaptive Traffic Control
System
Traffic Signal system
Integration
Travel Demand Forecasting
Mico-Simulation Modeling
Traffic Impact Analysis
Traffic Operations Analysis
Roads, Signals,
Developments & Land Use
Data Analysis
Strategic Planning
requirements: Preparing draft and Final Concept of Operations reports:
Analyzing traffic detection and communications requirements and
Evaluating adaptive control traffic signal systems and selecting the system
that most effectively meets the City’s signal system requirements.
In addition to preparing traffic signal, pavement delineation and signing
plans, Joy also designed the detection and fiber optic/copper signal
interconnect at 32 intersections for Phase I and 15 intersections for Phase 2.
Joy prepared the PS&E for an ATMS that includes layout of the signal
interconnect cable from the field traffic signal controller to the control room,
SIC wiring and control room layout, and control room detail. The design was
prepared to meet the requirements of SCATS installation for all the 47
intersections. In addition, 8 additional intersections were added to the
SCATS system by upgrading the communication, controller, and detection at
those intersections.
Beyond the Route 238 Corridor Improvements Project the Advanced Traffic
Management System will be expanded to most corridors within the city of
Hayward in future phases.
LAVTA Adaptive Signal Control Technology Services, Dublin, CA
(Project Manager)
As a sub consultant, Mr. Bhattacharya managed the signal detector and
communication evaluation, field implementation and fine-tuning of
SynchroGreen in Dublin. The purpose of the project was to implement the
strategies of adaptive signal control and replace the existing coordinated
traffic signal system, to provide real time changes to signal timing
parameters in response to changes in the traffic conditions along Dublin
Boulevard in the City of Dublin. The project location is along a 2.87 mile
stretch of Dublin Boulevard from San Ramon Road to Hacienda Drive,
consisting of 16 traffic signals. The adaptive system was implemented with
the capability of providing Queue Jump feature for transit at one of the
study intersection.
Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) for Boronda Road and N. Main
Street Project, Salinas, CA (Project Manager)
Mr. Bhattacharya supervised the upgrade of the City’s signal system to the
state-of-the-art ATCS system provided by Rhythm engineering. Mr.
Bhattacharya designed the signal system upgrade for the North Main Street
study consisting of 6 signal system upgrades to InSync adaptive system.
Based on the “Before” and “After” study conducted under Mr. Bhattacharya’s
supervision not only showed improvement in traffic flow, but substantial
reduction in emission and air pollution.
With the study results, Mr. Bhattacharya assisting the City is preparing a
grant application to secure funding from the Air District’s Emission
Reductions Program. The grant funding was used to implement InSycnc at 7
intersections along Boronda Road between N. Main Street and
Independence Boulevard. Mr. Bhattacharya conducted the field review,
provided design upgrades, supervised the implementation of the InSync
system along the Boronda Road corridor in Salinas.
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Fremont Boulevard Adaptive Signal Control Technology Project,
Fremont, CA (Project Manager)
As a sub consultant, Mr. Bhattacharya managed the signal detector and
communication evaluation, field implementation and fine-tuning of
SynchroGreen in the City of Fremont. The purpose of providing the adaptive
control along Fremont Boulevard is to overcome delay and manage queues
due to periodic traffic volume fluctuations. The project extent is 2.2 miles
consisting of 9 traffic signals, of which 7 signals belongs to the City and
Caltrans owns the remaining 2 signals.
Mr. Bhattacharya conducted field review of the existing signal system,
recommended upgrade of detection and communication systems to enable
the adaptive system functionality of SynchoGreen. Multiple areas of
improvements were identified within the constraints of having the
availability of limiting detector channels. The adaptive system is
implemented through fine-tuning of the system in the field. Currently, the
system is being tested prior to the final approval.
I-80 Integrated Corridor Mobility Project, Alameda CTC, Alameda and
Contra Costa County, CA, (Project Manager)
AMG staff were responsible for evaluating the existing system and providing
solution by designing, developing and implementing communication
between the field elements and the TMC and between the City TMC and
Regional TMC. Staff worked closely with 11 cities and 2 transit agencies to
implement the system. AMG staff is responsible for the successful
implementation and operation of all the advanced strategies implemented
as part of the project. The project included the implementation and
integration of traffic and transit operations strategies including adaptive
ramp metering, ramp metering priority for transit, traffic operations systems,
active traffic management, and incident management along a 19.5-mile
section of I-80 between the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza and the Carquinez Bridge.
In addition to the freeway improvements, the project consists of local arterial
and transit improvements along San Pablo Avenue, including signal
synchronization, transit signal priority and flush plan for incidents.
Webster Street SMART Corridor Project, Alameda County, Ca. (Project
Manager)
Joy was as the Project Manager for the Webster Street SMART Corridor
Project. The project the developed a TSP system to reduce travel time along
five AC Transit lines; designed traffic signal coordination systems along
Webster Street and Constitution Way/Lincoln Avenue; designed a new traffic
signal at Webster/Pacific Avenues and signal modifications at five
intersections; designed and implemented an Advance(VDS); designed and
implemented a CCTV system; and implemented an ATIS.
Advanced Mobility Group | Kasra@amobility.com | P: 925.451.1043
EDUCATION
BS, Computing and
Information Systems,
University of London, London,
United Kingdom, 2006
SHARED
AUTONOMOUS
VEHICLES
Development of First Shared
Autonomous Vehicle Pilot
Program in California
Formation of GoMentum
Station, a USDOT
Automated Proving Ground
System & Software
Engineering
Connected Vehicle
Applications
Testing & Operations
INTEGRATED
CORRIDOR
MANAGEMENT
Development of First ICM
Project in California
System Designs,
Specifications & Validation
Plans
Concept of Operations
System Engineering
Management Plans
System Integration &Testing
C2F & C2C Communications
Kasra Behbahani
Systems Engineering Expert
Kasra Behbahani is a results driven senior engineering designer with more
than 15 years of experience in development and implementation of
transportation management systems and information system solutions.
Kasra has a strong background in networking, communications, software
development, programming, quality assurance, infrastructure definition &
systems analysis, systems engineering, administration, and implementation.
Kasra is experienced in working on information technology projects as a
project manager, systems engineer, systems integrator, and software
engineer. As project manager, he proactively collaborated with senior-level
management and development community, conducted feasibility studies,
performed resource forecasting, and prepared schedules for engineering
and other technical activities relating to IT tasks of transportation projects.
Kasra also completed the IT portion of projects for cities, government
agencies, and states, including working with systems engineering, traffic
engineering, and civil engineering professionals. Kasra has in-depth
knowledge of existing and emerging software architectures and platforms,
with the ability to apply them to the strategic benefit of the projects. He
gathers and translates complex technical requirements into practical, cost-
effective systems and software solutions. Recent projects include the I-80
Integrated Corridor Mobility Project for Alameda County Transportation
Commission, Real-time Transit Information Signs for Santa Clara Valley
Transportation Authority, Caldecott 4th bore tunnel, Tunnel Operating
System for Caltrans, Train Dispatch Communications System for Caltrain, and
Pembina Border Crossing ITS project.
Project Experience
Shared Autonomous Vehicle (SAV) Pilot Program and GoMentum
Station Connected Vehicle/Autonomous Vehicle (CV/AV) program,
Concord, California (Systems Engineer)
As Systems Engineer, Kasra is the systems engineer for the CCTA’s
GeMentum Station CV/AV comprehensive program, testing, and verifying
systems in one of largest test-bed facilities in the world with more than 20
miles of paved roadway, railroads, bridges, tunnels, buildings, and
intersections. Projects consists of various USDOT CV apps, cutting edge
technologies, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, and ITS
technologies such as 4G/5G, DSRC, 900Mhz wireless communications,
Decision Support Systems, Traffic Management Center (TMC) Expert
Systems, Integrated Corridor Management (ICM), interoperable managed
Advanced Mobility Group | Kasra@amobility.com | P: 925.451.1043
INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEMS
ITS System Review & Needs
Assessment
Traffic Management Centers
Traffic Operations
Knowledge of Existing &
Emerging Transportation
Technologies
Innovative Congestion
Management Strategies
Stakeholder Coordination
SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
& COMMUNICATION
Communications
Infrastructure & Design
System Implementation &
Verification Plan
Configuration Verification
Sub-system Integration
Hardware Procurement
lane systems, Bike and Pedestrians Safety, Advanced Traffic Signal System,
Self-Parking and Next Gen Parking Management Systems, Next Gen Traveler
Information systems, Commercial Vehicles Operations, Connected Transit,
and Emergency Response systems. As part of this project, Kasra is working
closely with AV manufacturers such as EasyMile to verify their autonomous
capabilities and safety features including security of data exchange between
their vehicles and infrastructure, roadside equipment, other nearby
autonomous vehicles, and central. Kasra also works with BestMile to develop
a Fleet Management System for AVs.
I-80 Integrated Corridor Management Project (ICM) – Systems
Engineering, System Integration, and Software Development, San
Francisco, California (IT Specialist and IT Project Manager)
Kasra managed IT tasks of the project, conducted a feasibility study of a
proposed system, and evaluated proposed functional requirements and
improvements to District 4 ATMS. He also developed technical reports such
as systems high-level design, systems specification, system validation plan,
and system and sub-systems verification plan. Kasra actively participated in
the development of Concept of Operations (ConOps) and Functional
Requirements. Kasra prepared detailed systems design, systems integration
plan, Center to Field (C2F) and Center to Center (C2C) communications
verification, and performed actual testing, configuration, systems integration,
and systems verification. The project components include: Freeway
Management Systems; Adaptive Ramp Metering; Active Traffic Management;
Speed Harmonization; Incident Management; Arterial Management Systems;
Transit Management Systems; Advanced Traveler Information Systems;
Traffic Surveillance; Monitoring Systems. Kasra is currently performing
routing maintenance of the C2C and C2F networks and traffic control
systems for I-80 ICM that consists of devices in multiple cities such as
Berkeley and Oakland, Contra Costa County, and Caltrans.
SR-4 Integrated Corridor Management Project (ICM) – Systems
Engineering, Concord, California (IT Project Manager)
Kasra constantly met with project stakeholders and led the project meetings
to collect needs and requirements of proposed system and inform project
stakeholders of the project process on monthly basis. Kasra developed
project’s Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), ConOps, and High-
Level System Requirements (SysReq). As part of the process Kasra identified
risks, necessary disaster recovery plan, necessary procedures during failure
or incidents and identified appropriate solutions for daily operation of City
Traffic Engineers, first responders such as California Highway Patrol, local
Police Departments, and Fire Departments. SysReq also documented
necessary routine procedures for operation, support, and maintenance of
the system, its sub-systems, and components.
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Plano Traffic Management Center (TMC), Plano, Texas (Systems
Engineer)
As Systems Engineer, Kasra performed the needs assessment, field review,
feasibility study report, concept of operations report for City of Plano TMC
improvement study. The work included evaluation of current and future
traffic operation needs and proposing features of a new/upgraded TMC
including communications with field and external systems and other system
entities. The system is consisting of 220 signalized intersections, Wireless
Mesh network, PTZ cameras, five consoles, and primary and backup
operation centers.
I-580 Center to Center (C2C) Hub Design and Implementation Project,
Tri-Valley, California (IT Engineer)
As IT Engineer, Kasra performed analysis of needs and technical
requirements; developed inventory of existing communication infrastructure;
proposed solution and high-level designs; performed coordination and led
technical workers during implementation of fiber communication ring of Tri-
Valley cities (Dublin/Pleasanton/Livermore) and Cisco SONET Hub for
communication with Walnut Creek hub and Fremont hub; verified proposed
configuration of Cisco ONS, Cisco Routers, Servers, and firewalls.
I-580 Systems Integration Project, Tri-Valley, California (Systems Integrator)
Kasra conducted analysis of detailed design and technical requirements;
developed system implementation plan, sub-systems verification plan, and
system verification plan. He also performed coordination between technical
workers; performed on-site inspection; verified stand-alone test results;
integrated sub-systems with District 4 TMC and Tri-Valley Cities TOCs, and
East Bay SMART Corridors. The project components include: Microwave
Vehicle Detection System (MVDS), Changeable Message Signs (CMS),
Extinguishable Message Signs (EMS), Closed-Circuits Television (CCTV),
Highway Advisory Radio (HAR), Vehicle Detection Systems (VDS), traffic
signal controllers, Transit Signal Priority (TSP), and Emergency Vehicle
Preemption (EVP).
Traffic Light Synchronization Project (TLSP) - Communication Design,
Laguna Hills, California (Systems Integrator and IT Project Manager)
Kasra managed IT tasks of the project, prepared field network design and IP
Schemas, procured devices, and performed verification of communication
between TMC and field devices. He also verified configuration of serial to
Ethernet converters and Ethernet switches, verified communication between
field devices and servers, configured and verified configuration of TMC
switches, firewalls, and servers. Field devices such as Traffic Controllers, VDS,
and CCTV cameras were integrated into Econolite CENTRACS ATMS Software
as part of this project.
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EDUCATION
M.Sc. Civil (Transportation)
Engineering, Iowa State
University, Ames, Iowa
B.Sc. Civil Engineering, Tsinghua
University, Beijing, China
REGISTRATIONS
Professional Engineer
#C79054, State of California
TRAFFIC IMPACT
ANALYSIS &
FORECASTING
Advanced Traffic
Management System
Adaptive Traffic Control
System
Traffic Signal system
Integration
Travel Demand Forecasting
Mico-Simulation Modeling
Traffic Impact Analysis
Traffic Operations Analysis
Roads, Signals,
Developments & Land Use
Data Analysis
Strategic Planning
Joanna Liu, PE
Signal Systems Expert
Joanna has over14 years of hands-on experience with Advanced Traffic
Management System (ATMS), Adaptive Traffic Control System, Traffic
Signal System Integration, Highway Operation Analysis, Micro-Simulation
Modeling, Travel Demand Forecasting, Travel Demand Model Modification
and Application, Transportation Planning, Geographic Data Management,
and Traffic Impact Studies.
Project Experience
City of Dublin On-Call Services, Dublin, Ca
Joanna was responsible for helping Trafficware to fine-tune the adaptive
traffic signal system in SynchroGreen along Dublin Boulevard corridor,
generating various Automated Traffic System Performance Measures
(ATSPM) reports to support the before-after study. Joanna is also
responsible for maintaining the adaptive system health through ATSPM
reports weekly.
City of Ventura ATMS Plan, Ventura, Ca
Joanna reviewed the ATMS Plan developed for the City of Ventura,
comparing between various ATMSs in the market and recommending an
ATMS that would work best for the City.
IDEA (Innovative Deployments to Enhance Arterials) Grant
Application, MTC
Joanna helped the City of Dublin, City of San Ramon and City of Vallejo to
complete the IDEA Grant Category 1 applications; and helped the City of
Dublin and completed the IDEA Grant Category 2 application.
Fremont Boulevard Adaptive Traffic Control System Field Fine-
Tuning, Fremont, Ca
Joanna was responsible for helping Trafficware to fine-tune the adaptive
traffic signal system in SynchroGreen along Fremont Boulevard corridor.
Pershing Avenue Adaptive Traffic Control System, Stockton, Ca
Joanna compared between various adaptive system control systems in the
market to be installed at the 16 signalized intersections along Pershing
Avenue between Hammer Lane and Fremont Street.
Tracy Boulevard Adaptive Traffic Control System, Stockton, Ca
Joanna compared between various adaptive system control systems in the
market to be installed at the eight (8) signalized intersections along Tracy
Boulevard between Sixth Street and Clover Road.
Cost Proposal
Joy BhattacharyaKasra BehabaniJoanna LiuJoy BhattacharyaKasra BehabaniJoanna LiuJoy BhattacharyaKasra BehabaniJoanna Liu220 175 160 220 175 160 220 175 160
Task 1 Project Management / Coordination
Kick off Meeting 4 2 2 8 1,550.00$
Project Management 80 16 48 4 48 4 200 42,920.00$
Vendor Procurement 24 16 16 24 16 16 112 21,280.00$
Task 2 Evaluation of Existing Inventory
Existing Inventory Summary 16 16 40 72 12,720.00$
Transfer of signals onto Centracs 8 16 32 56 10,400.00$
Schedule and Management for Conduit Installation 8 16 24 5,280.00$
Task 3 Systems Engineering Management Plan
SEMP report 16 40 16 72 13,080.00$
SEMP detailed explanations 4 8 8 20 3,560.00$
Task 4 User Needs
Needs Assessment Report 8 24 8 8 8 4 60 11,040.00$
Needs Assessment detailed explanations 2 8 8 4 4 8 34 5,980.00$
Task 5 Concept of Operations and Systems Requirements
ConOps 8 16 8 16 32 80 14,960.00$
Technical scope for ATSPM and ATCS 4 4 4 8 8 8 36 6,660.00$
Task 6 Verification Plan
Verification Plan 16 8 8 32 6,200.00$
Traceability Matrix 8 4 4 16 3,100.00$
Task 7 As-Built and Project Completion Summary Report
As-Built 8 8 8 24 4,440.00$
Project Completion Summary Report 16 16 3,520.00$
Total Hours By Team Member 158 134 94 164 84 80 96 28 24 862
Total Cost By Team Member 34,760.00$ 23,450.00$ 15,040.00$ 36,080.00$ 14,700.00$ 12,800.00$ 21,120.00$ 4,900.00$ 3,840.00$ -166,690.00$
Other Direct Costs (ODC)2,190.00$
168,880.00$
Professional Services for Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) and Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) Deployment and Project Management
Total
City of San Rafael
Total Cost By TaskProfessional Services for Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) and Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) Deployment and Project Management
Totals Hours By TaskYear 1 Year 2 Year 3
Cost Proposal
Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4Task 1 Project Management / Coordination
Kick off Meeting
Project Management
Vendor Procurement
Task 2 Evaluation of Existing Inventory
Existing Inventory Summary
Transfer of signals onto Centracs
Schedule and Management for Conduit Installation
Task 3 Systems Engineering Management Plan
SEMP report
SEMP detailed explanations
Task 4 User Needs
Needs Assessment Report
Needs Assessment detailed explanations
Task 5 Concept of Operations and Systems Requirements
ConOps
Technical scope for ATSPM and ATCS
Design and Construction
Task 6 Verification Plan
Verification Plan
Traceability Matrix
Task 7 As-Built and Project Completion Summary Report
As-Built
Project Completion Summary Report
Professional Services for Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) and Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) Deployment and Project Management
City of San Rafael
Professional Services for Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM) and Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) Deployment and Project Management
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
CONTRACT ROUTING FORM
INSTRUCTIONS: Use this cover sheet to circulate all contracts for review and approval in the order shown below.
TO BE COMPLETED BY INITIATING DEPARTMENT PROJECT MANAGER:
Contracting Department: Department of Public Works
Project Manager: Charmine Solla
Extension: x3473
Project Name: IDEA Grant Consultant PSA
Contractor Name: Advanced Mobility Group
Contractor's Contact: Joy Bhattacharya
Contact's Email: joy@amobility.com
Step RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT
DESCRIPTION
1 Project Manager a. Email PINS Introductory Notice to Contractor
b. Email contract (in Word) & attachments to City
Atty c/o Laraine.Gittens@cityofsanrafael.org
2 City Attorney a. Review, revise, and comment on draft agreement
and return to Project Manager
b. Confirm insurance requirements, create Job on
PINS, send PINS insurance notice to contractor
3 Project Manager Forward three (3) originals offinal agreementto
contractor for their signature
4 Project Manager When necessary, * contractor-signed agreement
agendized for Council approval
*PSA > $20,000; or Purchase> $35,000; or
Public Works Contract> $125,000
Date of Council approval (
PRINT CONTINUE ROUTING PROCESS WITH HARD COPY
5 Project Manager Forward signed original agreements to City
Attorney with printed copy of this routing form
6 City Attorney Review and approve hard copy of signed
agreement
7 City Attorney Review and approve insurance in PINS, and bonds
(for Public Works Contracts)
8 City Manager / Mayor Agreement executed by Council authorized official
9 City Clerk Attest signatures, retains original agreement and
forwards copies to Project Manager
COMPLETED
DATE
5/21/2018 -
5/21/2018
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