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1.4 Prepare Base Maps A series of base maps will be prepared from digital information supplied by the Client. These base maps will be prepared in digital format suitable for use with AutoCAD Release 14 or higher, or alternative software as agreed with the Client. It is currently envisioned that the following base maps will be required: . Regional/Vicinity Map. Indicating relevant relationships of the BRT and BART station area to surrounding neighborhoods, rail corridors, employment centers, highways, major natural features, and other important features. . Expanded Study Area Base Map. Suitable for use in analyzing and preparing plans for the overall study area. Depending on existing available information, these maps will include property lines, streets, rail lines and stations, jurisdictional boundaries, drainage courses, major natural features, building footprints and topography. . Core Area Base Maps. Detailed base maps suitable for use in planning specific sites will also be prepared. These bases will include property lines, streets, existing building footprints, existing important vegetation, sidewalks, furnishings, and other features. 1.5 Analysis of Existing Conditions A series of analyses will be conducted to assess the status and' condition of a number of factors that could have impacts on the project or could be impacted by the Downtown Draft TOD Strategy. 1.5.1 Transportation Recent traffic volume data provided by the City and recent traffic studies (if available) will be analyzed with AM and PM peak hour intersection turning movement counts at up to 10 intersections conducted within the study area. Existing (AM and PM peak period) levels of service will be computed for up to 20 intersections based on the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual operations methodology. If the City does not have an available inventory of public parking spaces, counts will be conducted of existing municipal parking lots along with estimates of the number of on-street parking spaces. BART parking data will be obtained from BART by the Client and supplied to the BMS Team. Existing conditions will be mapped to identify the roadway classification system, transit routes and bus stops, future transit facilities and services, public parking, bicycle and pedestrian system, existing intersection levels of service, planned improvements. Key transportation issues concerning downtown will be identified. The BMS Design Group team will also prepare a summary of the options being studied by AC Transit for BRT and/or Rapid Bus. The focus of this work will be on evaluating the land use implications, traffic implications, and other challenges and opportunities offered by the alternative alignments being considered by AC Transit. The implications to East 14th Street of median bus lanes will also be summarized. 1.5.2 Urban Form Analysis The perceived image and form of the area within its region will be analyzed and mapped. In pfu-ticular, the underlying Urban Framework will be identified and the potential to strengthen this Framework will be determined. Elements of form to be analyzed will include districts, edges, barriers, linkages, views, architectural quality, and landscape character. Consulting Services Agreement between City of San Leandro and BMS Design Group Page 16 of32