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Appendix A Dutko/Boyagian Consulting Scope of Work for February 2014 to February 2015 — US 36 Mayors and Commissioners Coalition The Dutko Grayling (DG)/Boyagian Consulting (BC) scope of services for the US 36 Mayors and Commissioners Coalition (MCC) for 2014/15 includes the following objectives and tasks to maintain US 36 as a federal funding priority project for the Reauthorization of the Highway Bill, Appropriations and Federal Grant opportunities through the US Department of Transportation. Primary Objectives 1) Continue to support MCC in securing federal funding through Congress and the US Department of Transportation. TIFIA, TIGER Grant, Small Starts; Bus and Bus related facilities; Transportation and Community System Preservation; Surface Transportation Improvements; others that may present opportunities for multi -modal improvements along the US 36 Corridor as identified by the MCC 2) Continue to position US36 for funding in the reauthorization of MAP-21. If opportunities are presented to secure congressionally directed funding for multi -modal improvements along the US36 Corridor coordinate with CO Congressional delegation. Requests would need to be resubmitted. 3) Support policy changes in reauthorization to the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovative Act (TIFIA) program that provide additional opportunities to secure innovative financing under the program. 4) Maintain and develop relationships with CO Congressional offices and other Members. 5) Continue to track "Small Starts" process and other grant funding and connect the MCC with opportunities to promote and secure dollars for BRT and managed lane components of the US 36 project. 6) Inform and update Colorado Congressional delegation on current status of Northwest Commuter Rail and FasTracks. Commence preliminary discussions to start laying groundwork for future efforts with Burlington Northern Santa Fe, the Regional Transportation District and other stakeholders regarding longer -term opportunities and approaches for completing Northwest Commuter Rail. 7) Explore political opportunities. 8) Monitor and track any bills that could lead to financing or funding for the US36 Corridor. 9) Monitor and track any congressional activity or US Department of Transportation action regarding the Train Horn Rule. Pursue funding opportunities to finance infrastructure to implement quiet zones. 2014/15 Specific Action Steps and Deliverables 1. Position US 36 as a high priority with the Colorado delegation, key leaders, and key staff. • Dutko/BC will use its relationship on Capitol Hill to promote US36 and remind key congressional and federal agency players of the needs along the corridor and progress of the corridor. • Update and provide information to the Congressional delegation on the status of the US36 corridor project and activities pertinent to Northwest Rail. 8