Montana City of Billings Civic Plus #9826

Billings MPO Travel Demand Model Update and Technical Assistance for 2028 LRTP

The City of Billings, Montana, is seeking qualified transportation planning firms to update its Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Regional Travel Demand Model and provide technical assistance for the 2028 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). - Government Buyer: - City of Billings, Planning and Community Services Department - Billings Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) - Transportation Planner: Elyse Monat - Scope of Work: - Update the Billings MPO Regional Travel Demand Model using current roadway, land use, demographic, employment, and traffic data - Establish a new base year model and develop a future year forecast model with a 2050 horizon year - Provide technical assistance for the development of the 2028 LRTP - Perform intersection analysis, scenario modeling, and model validation - Deliver complete technical documentation and training for MPO staff - Notable Requirements: - Experience with metropolitan travel demand modeling and TransCAD model development - Compliance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Travel Model Improvement Program (TMIP) guidance - Proficiency in Synchro intersection analysis, socioeconomic and traffic forecasting, GIS and transportation databases - Demonstrated capability in developing models for small and medium-sized MPOs - No specific OEMs or hardware products are mentioned; the procurement is for professional services related to transportation planning and modeling. - The contract duration is approximately 10 months, supporting the development of the 2028 LRTP, with a future year forecast model targeting 2050.

Description

The City of Billings is requesting proposals from qualified transportation planning firms to update the Billings MPO Regional Travel Demand Model and provide technical assistance for the 2028 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The project involves updating the travel demand model using current roadway, land use, demographic, employment, and traffic data to establish a new base year model and develop a future year forecast model with a 2050 horizon year. The consultant will provide a fully calibrated and validated travel demand model, complete technical documentation, and technical assistance to MPO staff during the LRTP development. The model must comply with Federal Highway Administration Travel Model Improvement Program guidance and accepted travel forecasting practices.

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