The City of Tucson has awarded a contract to Cushing Terrell for the eTOD Strategic Plan, which aims to bring community members together to discuss mobility, universal access, equity, and affordable housing. The contract involves community outreach and engagement, and the vendor has assembled a team of professionals to execute this phase of the Bus Rapid Transit Corridor. The budget for this initial phase is $252,186, with a total budget reduction of $30,000. The vendor has also proposed a Community Ambassador Program, which includes a Lead Ambassador and a budget of $15,000. The contract also involves other stakeholders, including Living Streets Alliance and Poster/Mirto/McDonald. Some key points about the contract include:
• The contract is for the eTOD Strategic Plan, which aims to promote an affordable transit option that links people to jobs, places of worship, schools, and grocery stores.
• The vendor, Cushing Terrell, has assembled a team of professionals, including Living Streets Alliance and Poster/Mirto/McDonald, to execute this phase of the Bus Rapid Transit Corridor.
• The contract involves community outreach and engagement, including a Community Ambassador Program.
• The budget for this initial phase is $252,186, with a total budget reduction of $30,000.
• The vendor has proposed a Community Ambassador Program, which includes a Lead Ambassador and a budget of $15,000.