The City of Tucson has awarded a contract to EPS Group, Inc. for on-call traffic engineering services, funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The contract includes services such as traffic signal design, intersection improvement, and traffic simulation. The project aims to improve traffic safety and efficiency in the City of Tucson. Key personnel involved in the project include Jeff Stine, Project Principal and Contract Manager, and James Beier, Project Manager. The contract has a duration of three years, with an option for renewal. Some of the key services to be provided include:
• Traffic Signal Design
• Intersection Improvement Design
• Traffic Simulation and Capacity Analysis
• Traffic Forecasts
• Classification Counts
• Traffic Engineering Review of Private Development / PIA Plans and Reports
The contract requires compliance with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, which aims to provide employment and economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons.