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to calculate these based on a comparison of weekday to Saturday intersections counts to develop a ratio to apply to the model weekday forecasts. This scope and cost estimate has been prepared assuming up to 24 intersections will be analyzed, as described in Task 4.2b. Task 4.2e: Traffic Operations Analysis The impacts of the proposed project on traffic operations will be analyzed at the study locations using the 2000 HCM methods for the weekday AM and PM and Saturday peak hours for the scenarios. DA will use SYNCHRO to develop the level of service at all study intersections. DA will also use SimTraffic simulation model to evaluate operations of the transportation system in the immediate area surrounding the project site under the 2030 with Project Buildout scenario. Simulating individual vehicles will allow a more detailed analysis of project impacts in the immediate vicinity of the project site. The simulated area will include Marina Boulevard between Merced Street and Teagarden Street, Merced Street between Marina Boulevard and Fairway Drive, and Fairway Drive between Merced Street and 1-880. DA will develop AM and PM peak hour link level and intersection level forecasts for the 2009, 2015, and 2030 scenarios. As mentioned above, these forecasts will be adjusted based on standard incremental adjustment methods to minimize model errors. Since the ACCMA Countywide model does not forecast weekend conditions, Saturday forecasts will be calculated based on a comparison of weekday to Saturday intersections counts to develop a ratio to apply to the weekday model forecasts. The demand model will be adjusted to automatically subtract existing uses that may occupy the previously occupied Albertson's Distribution Center from the baseline volumes to account for the demolition of the site. Weekday AM and PM and Saturday peak hour service levels will be calculated at the study locations including intersections, freeway mainlines, and ramp junctions. Traffic impacts will be evaluated according to the standards of significance for the City of San Leandro on City roadways and for Caltrans on Caltrans facilities. Using the appropriate significance criteria, significant impacts will be identified. DA will identify and evaluate mitigation measures that would, if possible, reduce adverse transportation impacts to less-than-significant levels. These measures may include, but not be limited to, roadway improvements, signalization of unsignalized intersections, enhancements of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and transportation demand management (TDM) strategies such as shuttle service to and from the BART Station. As part of this scope, DA will also analyze impacts at the I-880/Marina Boulevard Interchange and propose mitigations to improve operations. In addition, DA will explore the extension of Aladdin Road from its current terminus east to San Leandro Boulevard as a potential mitigation measure. Level of significance after implementation of mitigation measures will be evaluated. Consulting Services Agreement between City of San Leandro and EIP Associates Page 26 of 43