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BOLTON & MENK Real People, Real Solutions. 3.2 Goals and Objectives The purpose of this document is to outline the goals and objectives for the project which will guide the development and evaluation of improvement alternatives. The goals and objectives are intended to align with state and local transportation plans as much as possible. They build off the existing conditions, issues, needs and concerns outlined in the Purpose and Need and define desired results or outcomes. Multiple objectives will be identified supporting each goal. These objectives provide additional details on how the goal can be achieved. The performance measures are tied to the objectives and will be used during the alternatives evaluation process to assess and compare improvement alternatives. The goals, objectives and performance measures will be transferred into an evaluation matrix to facilitate the evaluation of alternatives. 3.3 Environmental Screening Our team will complete an environmental screening for the project area to identify and document potential environmental concerns and to facilitate selection of a preferred alternative. Environmental categories included in the EAW form will serve as the basis for developing criteria for the environmental screening effort. We will consult with the appropriate environmental review agencies to obtain background information and identify potential concerns. This work will be documented in an Environmental Screening Technical Memorandum. Task 4: Concepts / Evaluation The Bolton & Menk team will lead a concept development and evaluation process that will include the following considerations: • Alternative Roadway Designs (including supporting roadway network and intersection treatments) • Preliminary Right -of -Way • Trail and Sidewalk Concepts • Railroad Crossing Concepts • Bridges, Retaining Walls, Noise Walls, etc. 4.1 Concept Development Transportation system improvements will be developed that minimize impacts while recognizing cost, arterial performance, and connectivity goals for the region. Each concept will illustrate recommended access modifications, lane configurations, intersection control type, and typical sections. A wide range of concepts will be considered through the study corridor. Careful planning will detail improvements to the at -grade intersections providing a balance of safety, mobility, and capacity. Typical sections will be prepared that correspond with the conceptual layouts. Some of the concepts will be further developed in planning level layouts demonstrating a general footprint, operations, and capacity. The concepts will also highlight proposed pedestrian, bicycle, and recreational improvements. Sketch level concept development will be used to brainstorm the range of options. The team will narrow down ideas to those that seem feasible and supported for further development into concepts. This task assumes the following number of conceptual layouts by primary intersection or roadway section: • Sunfish Lake Blvd area (including RR) — 4 conceptual layouts • Ramsey Blvd area (including RR) — 4 conceptual layouts