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Estimate Operating'and Maintenance Costs . The annual operations and maintenance (O&M) costs will be estimated consistent with work being completed for the Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail Study. The estimation of operating and maintenance costs for the extension study will be completed for a TSM Alternative and the Commuter Rail alternative and its feeder bus alternative. The BRW Team will develop resource build-up cost models consistent with Ff A guidelines for commuter rail and bus models. Operating costs will be estimated both before and after fare revenues are deducted. Fare policies and assumptions will be consistent with and based on core Northstar Corridor work. Bus O&M Cost Model The bus O&M cost model developed to estimate costs of feeder bus service in the study corridor will be used for the extension study. The bus operating and maintenance cost model for the extension study will be completed for a TSM Alternative and for the Commuter Rail alternative and its feeder bus components. The bus O&M cost model will be based on current expenses and operations. Commuter Rail O&M Cost Model The same methodology and assumptions being used for this task in the Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail Study will be used for the extension study to Camp Ripley. The commuter rail model will be adapted for the study area using local wage rates and fringe benefits, non-labor unit costs, and assumptions regarding the administration and operation of the rail system. . Subtask 2-D Detailed Ridership Forecasting The same methodology used for this task in the Northstar Corridor Phase I MIS and Commuter Rail Feasibility Study will be used for the extension study to Camp Ripley. The ridership forecasting model will be expanded to include the area north of downtown Rice to Camp Ripley. The forecasting process will take into account an understanding of the characteristics of existing travel in the corridor. The same forecast years will be developed and analyzed as were developed in the Northstar Corridor Phase I MIS and Commuter Rail Feasibility Study. The following work tasks will be completed: > Modification of the zone system outside of the Twin Cities and St. Cloud metropolitan areas to add sufficient detail around proposed additional stations. > Reevaluating work trip in new zones based on census journey to work data as done in the original Northstar commuter rail work. > Adding detail to the highway network and transit network around potential new stations. > Rerunning models as completed during the Phase I Northstar commuter rail work. > Addressing potential rail trips around new stations without the use of a model but using the consultant's "best judgment". > Preparing a summary of results. Preliminary results will be reviewed with Morrison County and Northstar Corridor staff. Modifications . based on these reviews will be incorporated before completing this task. Exhibit A - Revised Work Plan for the Extension of the Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail North of the City of Rice to Camp Ripley 5 September 16. 1999