HomeMy WebLinkAboutUrbanized 6.24.09Meeting Notice
JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 4:30 p.m.
Emma Harvat Hall -Iowa City City Hall
Agenda
1. Call to order
a. Recognize alternates
b. Consider approval of meeting minutes
c. Confirm date and location of next meeting -September 9, 2009
2. Public Discussion
3. Administration
a. Items from the Executive Director
4. Transportation Planning
a. Consider a resolution approving the JCCOG FY10-13 Transportation Improvement
Program
b. Consider a recommendation to Iowa DOT on the general location of the future Amtrak
Depot for the Iowa City Urbanized Area
c. Update on local measurement of fine particulates and air quality standards
d. Update on the F-JOBS Program
e. Update on recent activities
6. Other Business
7. Adjournment
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JCCOG URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2009 - 4:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CORALVILLE CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Coralville:
Iowa City:
Johnson County:
North Liberty:
Tiffin:
University Heights
University of Iowa:
PRELIMINARY DRAFT
Henry Herwig, John Weihe
Regenia Bailey, Eleanor Dilkes, Dale
Helling, Mike Wright
Larry Meyer, Sally Stutsman
Jim Wozniak
Royce Phillips
Louise From
David Ricketts
STAFF PRESENT: Kristopher Ackerson, Darian Nagle-Gamm, Brad Neumann, Kent Ralston,
Linda Severson, John Yapp
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Recogriize alternates, consider approval of meeting minutes, set date for next
meeting
From called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM. Regenia Bailey was recognized as
an alternate for Matt Hayek, Iowa City. Eleanor Dilkes was recognized as an
alternate for Amy Correia, Iowa City. Dale Helling was recognized as an
alternate for Connie Champion, Iowa City. The March 25th, 2009 minutes were
moved for approval by Wright and seconded by Stutsman. The motion carried
unanimously.
The next JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board meeting was set for 4:30 PM
June 24th, 2009 at Iowa City City Hall. The tentative date for the subsequent
meeting was then discussed and set for 4:30 PM on September 9th, 2009 at
Coralville City Hall.
2. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA
There was no public discussion of any item not on the agenda.
3. ADMINISTRATION
a. Consider Formation of the JCCOG Affordable Housing Taskforce
Yapp explained the history of the JCCOG Affordable Housing Taskforce and
noted the importance of instituting a permanent committee with a specified
structure as recommended by the Taskforce. Yapp noted the proposed
representatives to serve on the committee and stated the reasons why they were
recommended. Yapp stated the various missions and responsibilities the
committee would undertake, particularly noting the need for another affordable
housing market analysis in approximately five years. Phillips moved to accept the
formation of the Taskforce; the motion was seconded by Ricketts. The motion
carried unanimously.
b. Items from the Executive Director
Yapp stated that JCCOG is working on a number of grant applications related to
transportation projects in the urbanized area. Yapp noted the new format
addressing "update of recent activities" at formal JCCOG meetings, and a new
style of setting future meetings that involves email correspondence prior to the
meeting. The committee suggested they would like to see possible alternative
dates for future meeting dates included in email correspondence.
4. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION
Severson noted recent activities from the human services division including the
long term flood recovery group meetings, and customer service surveys from the
free lunch program. Severson noted that the results from the Free Lunch
Program surveys were mixed but the input was useful and JCCOG will continue
to do feedback surveys in the future.
5. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
a. Consider a resolution adopting the FY10 Transportation Planning Work Program
Yapp summarized the contents and types of projects within the FY10 JCCOG
Transportation Planning Work Program (TPWP). Yapp noted that the TPWP
contains anticipated completion times for projects as requested by the Iowa DOT.
Yapp stated that a significant project contained in this work program is the
update of the Long Range Multi-Modal Transportation Plan which will need to be
adopted in 2012. Motion to approve the FY10 JCCOG Transportation Planning
Work Program was made by Bailey and seconded by Weihe. The motion
carried unanimously.
b. Consider approval of an amendment to the transit element of the FY09
Transportation Improvement Program to add a proiect to purchase hybrid/electric
buses.
Neumann explained the proposed amendment to the Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) as necessary to allow the three local transit
agencies to apply for grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act (ARRA) that would fund new diesel-electric buses. Neumann stated that
under this proposed amendment, Coralville transit would apply for hybrid engine
funding for four buses, Iowa City transit would apply six hybrid engines, and
CAMBUS would apply for five hybrid engines.
Ricketts asked if consideration was given to the height of the railroad bridge that
passes over Iowa Avenue. Neumann answered that the new buses would be
slightly taller than current buses and that it may be necessary to reroute the new
buses to avoid the bridge. Bailey moved to accept the amendment to the FY09
TIP to allow the purchase of new buses; the motion was seconded by Ricketts.
The motion carried unanimously.
c. Consider approval of the updated JCCOG Travel Demand Model
- Nagle-Gamm stated that new land use and trip generation information has been
applied to the 2035 model for the Iowa River Landing site in Coralville. Nagle-
Gamm noted that the traffic demand model will continuously be updated and
upon the release of 2010 census data the model will undergo more involved
revisions, including changes in traffic analysis zone boundaries and a more
thorough socio-economic data update.
Phillips asked if park areas in Tiffin could be included in the updated map. Nagle-
Gamm answered that the updated model would include the parks. Yapp stated
that the primary reason the model update was initiated was to update the
proposed future land uses for the Iowa River Landing Site in Coralville. Herwig
moved to approve the updated JCCOG Travel Demand Model; the motion was
seconded by Phillips. The motion carried unanimously.
d. Update on Passenger Rail Activities
Neumann stated that the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce has recently
undertaken several efforts to promote passenger rail service between Iowa City
and Chicago including a train ride from Iowa City to the Quad Cities on May 5.
Neumann noted the State Passenger Rail Committee met on April 1St in Ames
and that Regenia Bailey is the JCCOG representative on the committee.
Neumann then reviewed several state and federal passenger rail funding
initiatives that may affect passenger rail service for Iowa City in the near future.
_ _ e. Consider Authorizing the Chairperson to sign a letter to Congressional
Representatives regarding continued funding of the Small Transit Intensive Cities
Program
Neumann explained the Small Transit Intensive Cities (STIC) program as an
incentive to encourage and reward local investment in smaller urbanized area
transit agencies. Neumann stated that this program provides a substantial
amount of funding to the local transit agencies and if it were not included in the
new transportation bill, local services would likely have to be scaled back.
Phillips asked how this funding relates to transit expansion to smaller
communities such as Tiffin. Neumann answered that a transit expansion review
is scheduled to begin as part of the JCCOG FY10 work program. Stutsman
moved to accept authorizing the Chairperson to sign the letter; the motion was
seconded by Ricketts. The motion carried unanimously.
f. Update on Surface Transportation Program and Transportation Enhancement
funding targets
Ackerson stated that JCCOG has recently received updated funding targets for
Surface Transportation Program (STP) and Transportation Enhancement (TE)
Program funds from the Iowa DOT due to a change in obligation limitations.
Yapp stated that JCCOG will keep member entities appraised of any additional
changes that arise and that more information will be provided at the next
meeting.
g. Update on I-JOBS bonding program
Yapp explained the I-JOBS bonding program that was recently signed by
Governor Culver on May 14th and noted it will provide over $700 million in State
bonding authority for a variety of projects. Yapp mentioned that funds would be
available for an assortment of projects including disaster related projects, sewer
systems, housing, energy, broadband, vertical infrastructure, university repairs,
and transportation improvements. Yapp recommended that agencies who apply
for funding from this program pay attention to specific requirements as they may
add significant administrative efforts to projects.
Update on recent activities
Yapp briefly described the following projects:
• North Dubuque Street/North Liberty Road Traffic Study
• Triennial Reviews for Coralville Transit and CAMBUS
• Metro Bicycle Plan
• Cool Cities Taskforce
• Senior Drivers Programs
6. OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business discussed.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Herwig moved to adjourn the meeting; the motion was seconded by Wright. The
motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 5:03 pm.
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To: JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board
From: John Yapp, Executive Director -~Y`~,,__
Re: Agenda Item 3(a): Items from the Executive Director
Federal Transportation Legislation
The current federal transportation legislation under which we fund many of our transportation
infrastructure projects and operations expires on September 30. The House Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure has been discussing the shape of the next transportation
legislation, and Chairman James Oberstar (Minn) plans to release a blueprint for the
recommended legislation on June 18. This is significant for JCCOG and similar
organizations, because the new legislation will affect the types of transportation funding we
administer, and what that funding can and cannot be used for.
I will have more information to distribute to the Board following the release of the Oberstar
information; this legislation will likely be heavily debated in Congress in the next several
months.
Quadrennial Review of JCCOG
In August, representatives of the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit
Administration and Iowa DOT will be meeting with JCCOG staff to review our programs
primarily in the transportation planning arena. This review is due to these agencies funding a
portion of JCCOG services, and being the grantees of several funding sources we work with.
Cool Communities Taskforce
We have hosted two Cool Communities Taskforce meetings in the past few months. This is
the group formed to facilitate the development of greenhouse gas-reduction plans for
JCCOG entities. The focus of the first few meetings was to share information and education
on how to determine a communities' emissions and energy use, and what the action plans
might consist of. One thing we learned is that each entity is at a different stage in the
process; some are complete with their emissions inventory, and some have not yet started.
We are giving time to the entities who have not yet started their inventory to begin their
investigation before meeting again as a group later in the summer.
Affordable Housing Committee
We have received most of the appointments to the new JCCOG Affordable Housing
Committee. Once all the appointments are made, we will set a first meeting. As discussed
at the last JCCOG Board meeting, the committee will consist of local government
representatives, and housing industry representatives.
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Date: June 16, 2009
To: JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board
From: Kristopher Ackerson, Assistant Transportation Planner
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Re: Agenda Item 4(a): Consider a resolution approving the JCCOG FY10-13 Transportation
Improvement Program
The annual JCCOG Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is our local programming
document for federal and state surface transportation projects. A copy of the draft FY10-13
JCCOG TIP is enclosed for Board members; the draft is also available online at:
www.jccog.org/documents/currentTlP.pdf. Please take a moment to review your projects, and
let me know if anything is inaccurate. You will notice some projects anticipated to be let in FY09
are listed in FY10 in the draft TIP. The software we use to develop the TIP does this
automatically; they will be dropped from the FY10 list if they are let in FY09.
In January 2009, new Transportation Enhancement and American Reinvestment and Recovery
Act projects were awarded funds; these projects are listed in the draft TIP.
Iowa DOT has agreed to allow illustrative projects on a limited basis in the State TIP. These
projects do not have funding yet, but the cities are actively lobbying for federal funds. Using the
criteria approved by the JCCOG Board, staff created and distributed an application to JCCOG
entities. The following projects met the application criteria and were added to the draft TIP:
o Coralville, 1St Ave. bridge over Clear Creek
o Coralville, I-80/1St Ave. interchange improvements
o Iowa City, 1St Ave./Iowa Interstate Railroad grade separation
o Iowa City, Dubuque Street elevation and Park Road Bridge replacement
o Tiffin, Ireland Ave. improvements from I-80 to Iowa Interstate Railroad
To date, we have received no public comments on the FY10-13 TIP. At its May 14 meeting, the
JCCOG TTAC recommended approving the draft TIP. Please be prepared to consider
authorizing the Board chair to sign associated resolutions adopting the TIP.
Enclosed: Draft JCCOG FY10-13 Transportation Improvement Program
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Fiscal Year 2010-2013
Transportation Improvement
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Johnson County Council of Governments
Fiscal Year 2010-2013
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
For the Iowa. City Urbanized Area
Adopted by the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board
June 24, 2009
Preparation of this report was financed in part through federal grants from the Federal Highway
Administration and the Federal Transit Administration.
Johnson County Council of Governments
Urbanized Area Policy Board
Louise From, Chairperson
Henry Herwig
John Weihe
Connie Champion
Amy Correia
Matt Hayek
Mike O'Donnell
Ross Wilburn
Mike Wright
Jim Wozniak
Royce Phillips
David Ricketts
Sally Stutsman
Larry Meyer
Cathy Cutler (non-voting)
Gayle Klouda (non-voting)
University Heights City Council
Coralville City Council
Coralville City Council
Iowa City City Council
Iowa City City Council
Iowa City City Council
Iowa City City Council
Iowa City City Council
Iowa City City Council
North Liberty City Council
Mayor, Tiffin
University of Iowa
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Iowa Department of Transportation
Iowa City School Board
JCCOG Transportation Planning Division Staff
John Yapp, Executive Director/Transportation Planner
Brad Neumann, Assistant Transportation Planner
Kristopher Ackerson, Assistant Transportation Planner
Kent Ralston, Assistant Transportation Planner
Darian Nagle-Gamm, Traffic Engineering Planner
JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
Kelly Hayworth City Administrator, City of Coralville
Dan Holderness City Engineer, City of Coralville
Vicky Robrock Manager, Coralville Transit
Chris O'Brien Director, Transportation Services, City of Iowa City
Rick Fosse Director, Public Works, City of Iowa City
Ron Knoche City Engineer, City of Iowa City
Mark Rummel Manager, Iowa City Transit
Brian Boelk Civil Engineer, City of Iowa City
Dean Wheatley Planner, City of North Liberty
Louise From City of University Heights
Royce Phillips City Council City of Tiffin
Greg Parker Johnson County Engineer
Tom Brase Director, Johnson County SEATS
Brian McClatchey Manager, University of Iowa Cambus
George Hollins Director, Design & Construction Services, UI
Larry Wilson Facilities Services Group -Admin., UI
Cathy Cutler Transportation Planner, Iowa DOT
Tracy Troutner Federal Highway Administration, Ames
Terry Dahms JCCOG Regional Trails & Bicycling Comm.
Robyn Jacobson East Central Iowa Council of Governments
Table of Contents
Resolution of adoption: Q
Introduction: 5
FY09 project status report: g
Transportation Improvement Program projects: 12
Revising/Amending an Approved TIP: ~g
STP and TE project locations /minority census tracts: 21
JCCOG Public Input Process 24
Description of project selection procedures: 28
Description of fiscal constraint of regional STP and TE funds: 29
Resolution certifying performance with federal transportation
planning process requirements: 32
Federal Transit Administration financial capacity analysis: 34
Certification of compliance with private enterprise requirements: 36
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FY2010-2013 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE IOWA CITY URBANIZED AREA AND
AUTHORIZING THE JCCOG CHAIRPERSON TO SIGN ASSOCIATED
DOCUMENTATION CONTAINED THEREIN.
WHEREAS, governmental bodies in the Iowa City Urbanized Area have established the Johnson
County Council of Governments; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Iowa has designated the Johnson County Council of
Governments as the metropolitan planning organization for the Iowa City Urbanized Area; and
WHEREAS, the Johnson County Council of Governments Transportation Planning Division has
developed the FY2010-2013 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in conjunction with the 3-
Ctransportation planning process; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Transit Administration make
grant funds available for the purposes of carrying out projects contained in the TIP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD OF THE
JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS:
To adopt the FY2010-2013 JCCOG Transportation Improvement Program for the Iowa City
Urbanized Area subject to review comments from the United States Department of
Transportation (FHWA and FTA) and Iowa DOT.
To authorize the JCCOG chairperson to sign all related documents contained within the
TIP.
It was moved by and seconded by the Resolution be
adopted. The motion passed on a vote of affirmative and negative.
Considered on this day of , 2009.
Chairperson
JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board
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Introduction
The Johnson County Council of Governments Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the
programming document for federally funded surface transportation improvements within the Iowa
City Urbanized Area. This document includes transportation projects for all modes of surface
transportation, including street and highway, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian projects for the period
FY10-13. Transportation projects receiving federal funds are programmed in the Transportation
Improvement Program.
The following organizations have contributed to the preparation of this planning document:
City of Coralville
City of North Liberty
City of University Heights
Johnson County
University of Iowa
City of Iowa City
City of Tiffin
Iowa Department of Transportation
Johnson County Council of Governments
In November, 2007 the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board approved apportionments of regional
Surface Transportation Program (STP) and Transportation Enhancement (TE) funds through
2011.
The regional STP and TE funds apportioned by the JCCOG Board are federal funds allocated to
JCCOG by the Iowa Department of Transportation. JCCOG will program FY11-12 regional STP
and TE funds in fall 2009, following a grant application and public input process.
FY09 Project Status Report
Regional Surface Transportation Program projects
Coralville Oakdale Blvd. extension from eastern terminus to Dubuque St. Estimated project
cost: $3,000,000; STP funds: $1,500,000; FY09 letting anticipated
Iowa City Lower Muscatine Rd. reconstruction from Sycamore St. to First Ave. Estimated
project cost: $3,700,000; STP funds: $1,720,000; FY10 letting anticipated
Dubuque St./Iowa River Pedestrian Bridge [AKA Butler Bridge] Estimated project cost:
$630,000; STP funds: $480,000; FY10 letting anticipated
North Liberty Highway 965 / Golfview Drive intersection reconstruction, including a pedestrian
tunnel. Estimated project cost: $1,500,000; STP funds: $274,012; FY10 letting anticipated
Tiffin Ireland Avenue extension to Highway 6. Estimated project cost: $2,200,000; STP
funds: $430,000; FY11 letting anticipated
University Heights Melrose wide sidewalk, east city limit to Finkbine Golf Course. Estimated
project cost: $516,000; STP funds: $396,800; FY10 letting anticipated
JCCOG Pavement management and data collection (part of statewide project). Estimated
project cost: $11,000; STP funds: $9,000; Project to continue FY10-11
JCCOG Statewide Urban Design Standards study. Estimated project cost: $10,000; STP
funds: $8,000; Project to continue FY10
Iowa DOT U.S. 6 in Tiffin from Deerview to Toireland Drive. Project cost: $300,000; FY09
letting anticipated
Iowa DOT U.S. 6 pedestrian walkway in Iowa City. Project cost: $100,000; FY09 letting
anticipated
Iowa DOT Highway 1 bridge over Iowa River bridge deck overlay. Project cost: $439,000;
FY12 letting anticipated
Iowa DOT Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program projects
Iowa DOT Interstate 380 bridge over Interstate 80 bridge deck overlay; FY11 letting
anticipated
Iowa DOT Interstate 380 bridge over Highway 6; FY11 letting anticipated
Iowa DOT Interstate Maintenance (IM) Program projects
Iowa DOT Interstate 80 Iowa County to Interstate 380 pavement rehabilitation; FY09 letting
anticipated
Iowa DOT Interstate 380, I-80 to HWY 218 in Waterloo, patching; Ongoing through FY12
Iowa DOT Interstate 380, I-80 to Cedar Rapids pavement rehabilitation; FY08 letting
anticipated
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FY09 Project Status Report
Iowa DOT Interstate 80 west of I-380 interchange to east of Highway 1, grade and pave;
Ongoing FY09 through FY11
Federal Recreation Trail projects
Coralville Clear Creek Trail Phase V, Part 2; FY10 letting anticipated
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Projects
Coralville First Avenue wide sidewalk. Estimated project cost: $420,000; Stimulus funds:
$420,000; FY09 letting anticipated
North Liberty signalized intersection at HWY 965/Cherry Street. Estimated project cost:
$285,000; Stimulus funds: $285,000; FY09 letting anticipated
Iowa City I-80 pedestrian bridge at Highway 1. Estimated project cost: $1,800,000; Stimulus
funds: $1,800,000; FY09 letting anticipated
Iowa City Old Highway 218 overlay. Estimated project cost: $750,000; Stimulus funds:
$600,000; FY09 letting anticipated
University Heights Melrose/Sunset Street panel replacement. Estimated project cost:
$50,000; Stimulus funds: $50,000; FY09 letting anticipated
Johnson County North Dubuque Street Trail Connection to North Liberty. Estimated project
cost: $1,000,000; Stimulus funds: $252,000; FY09 letting anticipated
University of Iowa Hawkins Drive Realignment. Estimated project cost: $400,000; Stimulus
funds: $200,000; FY09 letting anticipated
Iowa DOT HWY 218 resurfacing northbound/southbound. Estimated project cost: $3,900,000;
Stimulus funds: $3,120,000; FY09 letting anticipated
Iowa DOT Interstate 80 resurfacing and milling. Estimated proejct cost: $4,426,000; Stimulus
funds: $3,983,000; FY09 letting anticipated
Regional Transportation Enhancement Program projects
Tiffin East Tiffin Trail, Tiffin City Park to Jasper Avenue. Estimated project cost: $201,000;
TE funds: $161,844; FY09 letting anticipated
Tiffin East Tiffin Trail, Jasper Avenue to I-380. Estimated project cost: $111,716; TE funds:
$89,000; FY10 letting anticipated
Earmark /Demonstration projects
The current federal transportation legislation, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient
Transportation EquityAct: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) included funds for two earmark
/ demonstration projects in JCCOG communities. The projects that have specific funding
allocated in the SAFETEA-LU legislation:
Coralville Clear Creek Trail and Greenway. Estimated project cost: $1,000,000; federal aid:
$800,000; FY10 letting anticipated
FY09 Project Status Report
Iowa City pedestrian bridge over I-80. Estimated project cost: $1,800,000; Federal aid:
$475,000; FY09 letting anticipated
Iowa Department of Transportation projects
The JCCOG TIP includes Iowa Department of Transportation projects that occurwithin the JCCOG
transportation planning area. These projects include reconstructing Interstate-80 to 6 lanes,
bridge deck overlay projects on Interstate 380, patching and pavement rehab on I-380, and other
projects to upgrade and maintain the state and federal highway system in the Iowa City Urbanized
Area. The JCCOG TIP represents tens of millions of dollars of state and federal funds being
invested in our transportation infrastructure, which helps the region's economic competitiveness,
as well as quality of life.
Transit projects
The transit element of the JCCOG TIP includes the list of transit capital and planning funds for
which federal aid is requested; the transit Capital Equipment Replacement Plan; the Consolidated
Transit Funding Application; and the required Federal Transit Administration certification. The
three transit agencies in the Iowa City Urbanized Area include Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit,
and University of Iowa CAMBUS. Each of these agencies has listed their capital projects for
which they desire federal funding.
Regionally Significant projects
Regionally Significant projects are submitted in the TIP to ensure environmental review throughout
the project development process. The following projects and cost estimates have not received
federal funding yet, but may in the future:
Coralville
• 1st Ave Corridor (Clear Creek #0 9th St.): $16.4 million
• I-80/1st Ave. Interchange: $23 million
• Coral Ridge Avenue (965) Corridor (Holiday Road/Heartland Dr. to Forevergreen Road):
$11.5 million
Iowa City
• First Avenue /Iowa Interstate Railroad Crossing Improvements: $6,500,000
• Pedestrian Bridge over I-80 at Dubuque Street: $2,500,000
• Pedestrian Bridge over the Iowa River -Rocky Shore Drive to the Peninsula: $1,300,000
• Dubuque Street elevation and Park Road Bridge replacement; $32,500,000
FY09 Project Status Report
North Liberty
• Highway 965 Corridor (Forevergreen Road to Penn Street): $8,500,000
• Kansas Avenue/Penn Street Intersection: $1,000,000
• Jones Boulevard/Penn Street Intersection: $1,000,000
Note: Inclusion of a project in the TIP does not guarantee federal-aid eligibility or funding. Eligibility is
determined on a case-by-case basis when project authorization is requested from the FHWA and the
FTA.
FY09 Project Status Report
Federal Transit Administration Assistance
Coralville Transit
Description of Project Status of Project
General operations/maintenance/administration /planning .................................... Project complete
6/30/2008
Purchase four 40' heavy-duty buses ...................................................................... Project moved to FY09
Design and construct transit intermodal facility ...................................................... Project A/E to be started in
FY09-10
Remodel administrative area of maintenance facility ............................................. Flooded facility
Replace roof on oldest portion of transit building ................................................... Flooded facility
Construct addition to parts room of maintenance area ........................................... Flooded facility
Associated capital maintenance ............................................................................. Project completed
Resurfacelrepairparking area adjacent to transit building ..................................... Flooded facility
Purchase shop equipment ...................................................................................... Project moved to FY09
Replace service vehicle .......................................................................................... Project moved to FY08
Purchase three passenger shelters ........................................................................ Project moved to FY09
Purchase three 40' heavy-duty buses/expansion ................................................... Project moved to FY09
Purchase two 40' heavy-duty buses/replacement .................................................. Project moved to FY08
Purchase four 40' heavy-duty buses/replacement ................................................. Project moved to FY08
Purchase one light-duty bus/diesel ......................................................................... Project moved to FY09
Replace two passenger shelters and associated improvements ............................ Project moved to FY09
Construct new transit facility ................................................................................... Project moved to FY09
Extend existing fixed routeslcommercial areas ...................................................... Project completed
Develop subsidized cab ride program .................................................................... Project moved to FY09
Iowa City Transit
Description of Project Status of Project
General operations/maintenance/administration /planning .................................... Project complete
6/30/2008
Purchase six 40' heavy-duty buses ........................................................................ Project moved to FY09
Replace radio system for buses including base station and related equipment ....Project moved to FY09
Purchase three 40' heavy-duty buses .................................................................... Project moved to FY09
ITS safety and security project ..............................................................................Project moved to FY09
Purchase five bus shelters and associated improvements ..................................... Project moved to FY09
Replace fareboxes on HD buses ............................................................................Project moved to FY09
Purchase replacement LD bus/diesel ..................................................................... Project moved to FY09
Upgrade LD bus ..................................................................................................... Project moved to FY09
Associated capital maintenance .............................................................................Project completed
Subsidized cab ride program .................................................................................. Project completed
Extend existing fixed routes .................................................................................... Project completed
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FY09 Project Status Report
University of Iowa CAMBUS
Description of Project Status of Project
General operations/maintenanceladministration /planning .................................... Project complete
6/30/2008
Transit vehicle associated capital maintenance ..................................................... Project completed
Purchase twelve 40' Heavy-duty buses .................................................................. Project completed
Two 26' medium-duty buses ................................................................................... Project moved to FY08
Two 26' medium-duty buses-low floor (upgrade to higher capacity vehicle) .......... Project moved to FY09
GPSIITS system development: hardware and software for 25 vehicles ................. Project moved to FY09
Replace roof at CAMBUS maintenance facility ...................................................... Project completed
Purchase three passenger shelters ........................................................................ Project completed
Purchase six passenger shelters ............................................................................ Project moved to FY09
Purchase replacement radio system ...................................................................... Project moved to FY09
Purchase replacement forklift ................................................................................. Project completed
Anti-freeze recycler ................................................................................................. Project completed
Oil filter crusher ...................................................................................................... Project completed
Purchase five 40' HD buses ................................................................................... Project moved to FY09
Expand and upgrade maintenance facility .............................................................. Project moved to FY09
Vehicle storage addition ......................................................................................... Project moved to FY09
FY09 TIP
Draft TIP (2010)
In Prep
Submitted
TIP Approved
DOT Approved
FHWA Approved
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Revising/Amending the STIP
Revising the TIP and STIP
Revisions are defined as changes to the TIP that occur between scheduled periodic updates.
There are two types of changes that occur under the umbrella of revision. The first is a major re-
vision or "Amendment." The second is a minor revision or "Administrative Modification." JCCOG
uses the following definitions and thresholds when determining an amendment vs. an adminis-
trative modification.
Amendment
An amendment is a revision to the TIP that involves a major change to a project included in
the TIP/STIP. This includes an addition or deletion of a project or a major change in project
cost, project/project phase initiation dates, or a major change in design concept or scope (e.g.,
changing project termini or the number of through lanes). Changes to projects that are included
only for illustrative purposes do not require an amendment. An amendment is a revision that re-
quires public review and comment, redemonstration of fiscal constraint, or a conformity determi-
nation (for metropolitan TIPs involving "non-exempt" projects in nonattainment and maintenance
areas). Changes that affect fiscal constraint must take place by amendment of the TIP.
Administrative Modification
A minor revision to a TIP or STIP is an administrative modification. It includes minor change!
project phase costs, minor changes to funding sources of previously-included projects, and
minor changes to project/project phase initiation dates. An administrative modification is a revi-
sion that does not require public review and comment, redemonstration of fiscal constraint, or a
conformity determination (in nonattainment and maintenance areas).
Amendment vs. Administrative Modification
There are four main components that can be used to determine whether a project change con-
stitutes an amendment or an administrative modification. They include the following:
Project costs-Determination will be made based on the percentage change or dollar
amount of change in federal aid. Projects in which the federal aid has been changed
by more than 30% or total federal aid increases by $2.0 million or more will require an
amendment. Anything less can be processed with an administrative modification.
Schedule changes-Changes in schedules to projects which are included in the first four
years of the TIP/STIP will be considered administrative modifications. Projects which are
added or deleted from the TIP/STIP will be process as amendments.
Funding sources-Additional federal funding sources to a project will require an amend-
ment. Changes to funding from one source to another will require an administrative modi-
fication.
Scope changes-Changing project termini or changing the amount of through traffic
lanes will be process as an amendment. Other examples of changes that require amend-
ment are changing the type of work from an overlay to reconstruction. Another example
is changing a project to include widening of the roadway.
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Procedural Requirements for Revisions
Amendments are considered major revisions and therefore have more procedural requirements
The main requirement is a 30-day period for public input. The second is TTAC and Board
approval of the amendment. Public involvement is required for amendments to the JCCOG TIP
Statewide public review for Iowa DOT project amendments takes place the time of inclusion
in the Iowa DOT's Transportation Improvement Program. Iowa DOT sponsored projects within
JCCOG must go through JCCOG's adopted amendment process, which includes public review
and approval by the Urbanized Area Policy Board and TTAC.
Administrative modifications have simplified procedures which allow more flexibility in the
processing of changes. JCCOG staff is allowed to process their changes by seeking board
approval or the planning agency may make minor changes if the process is documented and
approved by the appropriate technical and policy boards.
Finally, each type of revision must be processed in TPMS and the date of approval by the
JCCOG Board needs to be included in the revision submittal.
Revision Procedures
The JCCOG Public Input Process (see page 24) details the steps necessary to document any
TIP administrative modifications and amendments.
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FY10-13 STP and TE Project Locations
The attached maps show the general project locations for projects funded with Interstate
Maintenance, Highway Bridge Program, regional STP, and TE funds. The project locations are
shown in relation to census tracts with varying ranges of non-white population, according to the
2000 U.S. Census.
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JCCOG public input process
JCCOG follows a public input process that targets interest groups representing unique users
of the transportation system, as well as groups involved in the growth and development of the
metropolitan area. From the Conner Center for Independent Living, which represents persons
with disabilities, to the Iowa Bicycle Coalition to the Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission, any
group wishing to be added to the public input organization list may be added. These groups are
notified of all proposals for arterial street plan amendments, Transportation Improvement Program
amendments and annual adoption, Long-Range Transportation Plan amendments and adoption,
and applications for STP and TE funding allocated by JCCOG.
These public interest groups include:
• Allen Lund Company
• Bicyclists of Iowa City
• Iowa City Office of Neighborhood
Services
• Iowa Bicycle Coalition
• Citizens for Sensible Development
• Clear Creek-Amana School District
• Conner Center for Independent Living
• Coralville Parks and Recreation
Commission
• CRANDIC Railroad
• Environmental Advocates
• FAIR
• Friends of Historic Preservation
• Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail
• Goodwill
• Greater Iowa City Chamber of
Commerce
• Iowa City Area Association of Realtors
• Iowa City Area Development Group
• Iowa City Historic Preservation
Commission
• Iowa City School Board
• Iowa City/Johnson County Senior
Center
• Iowa City Sierra Club
Iowa Interstate Railroad
• JCCOG Regional Trails and Bicycling
Committee
• Johnson County Historical Society
• Johnson County Historic Preservation
Commission
• Johnson County League of Women
Voters
• Johnson County Planning and Zoning
Commission
• Johnson County Soil and Water
Conservation Service
• North Liberty Parks and Recreation
Commission
Systems Unlimited
Project Green
• Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission
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JCCOG public input process
In addition to distributing materials to these public input process organizations, the JCCOG website
is used to distribute information and notify the public of proposed amendments and documents.
Often the media will develop news stories from information first presented on the JCCOG website.
In addition, all discussions at the JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee meetings
and the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board are open to the public, and the public is encouraged
to contribute.
For the Transportation Improvement Program, notices of the proposed TIP and public hearing
regarding the TIP are posted on the buses of the three transit systems, and notice is published in
the local newspaper (examples attached).
(Iowa City Press-Citizen)
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Johnson County Council of
Governments will be holding a pub-
lic hearing on the FY10-13
Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) for the Iowa City
Urbanized Area.
The TIP is the programming doc-
ument for all surface transportation
projects that receive State or
Federal funds, including: street &
highway, transit, rail, bicycle, and
pedestrian projects, in the Iowa
pity U-banized Area.
The hearing will be-held on June
24, 20U9 at 4:30 p.m, in Iowa City
City Hall, Emma Harvat Hall, 410
E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA.
Interested persons are encour-
aged to attend or forward com-
ments in writing by 5:OOpm, June
23rd. Questions or comments
should be addressed to Kristopher
Ackerson, JCCOG Assistant
Transportation Planner, 410 E.
Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa
52245, by email
kristopher-acke rson C~11owa-city.org
or phone (319) 356-5247.
67524 June 9, 2009
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NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING
The Johnson County Council of Governments
will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on the
FY10-13 Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) for the Iowa City Urbanized Area.
The TIP is the programming document for all
surface transportation projectsthatreceive State
or Federal funds, including: street & highway,
transit, rail,. bicycle, and pedestrian projects, in
the Iowa City Urbanized Area.
The hearing will be held on June 24, 2009 at
4:30 p.m. in Iowa City City Hall, Emma Harvat
Hall, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA.
Interested persons are encouraged to attend. If
you have any questions about the hearing or the
TIP, contact JCCOG at 319-356-5247 or email
kristopher-ackerson@ iowa-cify, org.
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AVISO DE REUNION
PUBLICA
The Johnson County Council of Governments
mantendra una reunion publics por el FY10-13
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) pars
The Iowa City Urbanized Area.
The TIP es el documento de programacion
pars todos los proyectos de transportacion
de caminos que reciben fondos estatales o
federates, incluso: calle y carretera, transito,
ferrocarril, bicicleta y proyectos peatonales, en el
Iowa City Urbanized Area.
La reunion se mantendra el 24 de Junio de
2009 a las 4:30 p.m. en Iowa City City Hall,
Emma Harvat Hall, 410 E. Washington St.,
Iowa City, IA.
Personas interesadas son invitadas a asistir
la reunion. Si usted tiene una pregunta sobre
la reunion o el TIP, contacte a Kris Ackerson
con JCCOG a 319-356-5247 o por email a
kristopher-ackerson@iowa-city.org.
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JCCOG project selection procedures
1. Application forms for JCCOG Surface Transportation Program (STP) and Transportation
Enhancement (TE) funds are distributed to members of the JCCOG Transportation
Technical Advisory Committee. Project sponsors must describe the project, the modes of
transportation affected, and terrain and right-of-way needs and the funding request.
2. Summaries of projects and funding requests are distributed to the JCCOG transportation
planning public input process organizations, and the JCCOG website.
3. JCCOG staff evaluates and assigns scores and rankings to the projects, according to the
JCCOG-adopted scoring criteria. The scoring criteria are related to the collision history in
the vicinity of the proposed project, improving traffic flow, consistency with comprehensive
plans, multi-jurisdictional projects, and how many modes of transportation are affected.
4. JCCOG staff evaluate the applications to ensure the proposed projects conform with
the JCCOG Long Range Multi-modal Transportation Plan and that the projects are non
Federal Functional Class roadways.
5. Project applications and rankings are forwarded to the JCCOG Transportation Technical
Advisory Committee (TTAC), who consider the applications at a public meeting. In
considering a recommendation on project funding, the TTAC consider project scores
and rankings, public input, application materials and discussion from applicants. The
TTAC makes a recommendation to the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board on project
funding.
6. A summary of the applications, project scores and rankings, public input and the TTAC
funding recommendation are forwarded to the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board for
review and ultimately a vote on project funding. The Board will also hold a public hearing
to provide additional opportunity for public input.
7. The last step is revising the JCCOG Transportation Improvement Program to add projects
and funding levels consistent with the JCCOG Board's decision. The Transportation
Improvement Program is approved by the Board each May.
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Fiscal constraint of the JCCOG TIP
Operations and Maintenance
To ensure the cities that comprise JCCOG are capable of maintaining and operating their
transportation system, the following spreadsheets, show that annual operations and maintenance
costs are less than forecasted revenues from non-federal-aid sources.
Year of Expenditure
In 2008, JCCOG began tracking projects using cost estimates in Year of Expenditure to reflect
inflated expenses when projects are postponed. In this way, the JCCOG TIP is fiscally constrained
because cost estimates increase over time.
STP and TE Funds Allocated
The following spreadsheets summarize the allocations of regional Surface Transportation Program
and Transportation Enhancement funds allocated to JCCOG communities for apportionment by
the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board. The JCCOG Board uses Iowa DOT funding targets to
apportion the regional STP and TE funds.
As funding targets are adjusted and the `final allocation' of regional STP and TE funds for current
funding years are issued by Iowa DOT, the running total of funds granted to JCCOG are adjusted.
For example, in FY08, the final allocation of STP funds issued by Iowa DOT was larger than the
total amount of projects funded, and a surplus of funds was carried forward.
While there are fluctuations in the year-to-year comparison of programmed funds vs. funding
targets, for the four-year term of the JCCOG TIP the regional TE and STP funds allocated by the
JCCOG Board are always equal to or lower than the funding targets issued by Iowa DOT. In this
way, the JCCOG TIP is fiscally constrained for the project funding under the control of the JCCOG
Board.
For Iowa DOT and earmark projects, the JCCOG TIP includes only those projects programmed
by Iowa DOT that have been allocated federal funds. In this way the JCCOG TIP is fiscally
constrained for other federal aid projects that occur within the JCCOG transportation planning
boundary.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR CONDUCTING THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS
IN THE IOWA CITY URBANIZED AREA
WHEREAS, regulations published jointly by the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal
Transit Administration allow states and metropolitan planning organizations to certify that the
urban transportation planning process complies with federal laws and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City Urbanized Area has been established by the United States Department
of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, to have a population in excess of 50,000; and
WHEREAS, the Johnson County Council of Governments has been officially designated as the
Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Iowa City Urbanized Area by the Governor of the State
of Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD CERTIFIES THAT:
In compliance with 23-CFR 450.334(a), this resolution certifies that the planning process addressed the
major issues facing the area and was conducted in accordance with all applicable requirements of: (1)
Section 134 of title 23, U.S.C., section 8 of the Federal Transit Act (49 U.S.C. app. 1607) and this part; (2)
Sections 174 and 176 (c) and (d) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7504, 7506 (c) and (d)); (3) Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Title VI assurance executed by each State under 23 U.S.C. 324 and
29 U.S.C. 794; (4) Section 1003(b) of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (Pub.
L. 102240) regarding the involvement of disadvantaged business enterprises in the FHWA and the FTA
funded planning projects (sec. 105(f), Pub. L. 97424, 96 Stat. 2100; 49 CFR part 23); and (5) The
provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101336, 104 Stat. 327, as amended) and
U.S. DOT regulations Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities (49 CFR parts 27, 37, and 38).
It was moved by
resolution be adopted. The motion
negative.
Considered on this
and seconded by
on a vote
of , 2009.
of affirmative and
the
Chairperson, JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board
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FTA Financial Capacity Analysis Statement
In accordance with the requirements of FTA Circular 7008.1, an assessment has been made of
the financial capacity of Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and University of Iowa Cambus to
undertake the projects programmed in the FY10-13 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
for the Iowa City Urbanized Area. The above-mentioned transit systems share the financial
capacity to undertake the projects listed in the TIP. The following summary establishes the
financial capacity for these systems.
Louise From, Chairperson
JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board
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FTA Financial Analysis
Introduction
FTA Circular 7008.1, Federal Transit Administration Financial Capacity Policy, requires that all
recipients of FTA funding prepare an annual assessment of their financial condition and financial
capability. FTA has developed a set of guidelines that are used to assess the financial condition and
capability of the three fixed route transit systems in the Iowa City Urbanized Area. The main factors
covered in the assessment are trends in ridership, fare levels and revenues, non-fare revenues,
and unit costs. The analysis is a two-step process with the first step examining the current financial
condition of the transit system using historical data. The second step looks at the likelihood that
trends will continue to meet future operating and capital needs.
Indicators of current financial condition
Farebox revenue trends
Coralville Transit. The average passenger fare remained the same in FY08 at $0.70. The
average fare is expected to remain at this level or increase slightly during the period FY10-13.
Ridership increased by just under 2% in FY08 due to an increase in the number of routes.
More modest ridership increases in the 1-3% range are expected between FY10-13.
Iowa City Transit. The average passenger fare in FY08 increased to $0.46. The average fare
is expected to remain at this level or increase slightly during the period FY10-13. Ridership
increased by 11 % in FY08. Ridership increases may exceed this percentage in the period
FY10-13 when additions to Iowa City Transit service are implemented.
University of Iowa Cambus. University of Iowa Cambus operates a no-fare system so
revenue from the farebox is not a factor. Ridership increased by less than 1 % in FY08. Modest
ridership increases are expected for FY10-13.
2. Non-farebox revenue trends
Coralville Transit. An increase of 6% is expected for FTA operating funding in FY10. State
TransitAssistancehas increased slightly since FY09 and slight increases are expected forthe
period FY10-13. Federal transit operating assistance is expected to remain at this level during
the period FY10-13. Revenues increased three years ago due to the Small Transit Intensive
Communities program. Local revenue will continue to provide the majority of Coralville Transit
operating funding during the period FY10-13.
Iowa City Transit. An increase of 8% is expected for FTA operating funding in FY10. State
Transit Assistance has increased slightly since FY09 and slight increases are expected for
the period FY10-13. Federal transit operating assistance is expected to increase during the
period FY10-13. Revenues increased three years ago due to the Small Transit Intensive
Communities program. Local revenue will continue to provide the majority of Iowa City Transit
operating funding during the period FY10-13. Iowa City is currently using the maximum
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available from the transit levy and will meet additional revenue needs through transfers from
the City's General Fund. Additional revenue will also accrue to Iowa City Transit from operation
of the Court Street Transportation Center which is an asset of Iowa City Transit.
University of Iowa Cambus. An increase of 6% is expected for FTA operating funding in
FY10. State Transit Assistance has increased slightly since FY09 and slight increases are
expected for the period FY10-13. Federal transit operating assistance is expected to increase
during the period FY10-13. Revenues increased three years ago due to the Small Transit
Intensive Communities program. Local revenue will continue to provide the majority of Cambus
operating funding during the period FY10-13. The majority of local funding for Cambus comes
from the mandatory student fee that is paid each semester by University of Iowa students,
and from transfers from the University parking fund and other university departments.
3. Cost trends
Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, University of Iowa Cambus. All three systems have
experienced increases in operating costs. Coralville Transit's increase in operating cost
was approximately 6.5%; Iowa City Transit increased by 12%, and Cambus operating costs
increased approximately 5.5% between FY07 and FY08. These increases were attributable to
higher fuel prices, labor expenses, and health care premiums. Operating costs are expected
to increase in the 4% to 5% range during the FY010-13 period.
4. Cost effectiveness trends
Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, University of Iowa Cambus. All three systems
experienced increased costs between FY07 and FY08 as measured by cost/mile, cost/hour,
and cost/passenger. Coralville Transit cost per mile increased from $6.68 to $7.06; Iowa City
Transit cost per mile increased from $6.05 to $6.57; and University of Iowa Cambus cost per
mile increased from $3.74 to $3.94. Cost per ride on Coralville Transit increased from $2.31
in FY07 to $2.43 in FY08. Iowa City Transit increased from $2.42 to $2.43; and University of
Iowa Cambus increased from $0.69 to $0.72. Cost per ride is not expected to vary significantly
from these figures during the period FY10-13. As measured by these performance factors,
Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and UI Cambus remain three of the four most efficient
transit systems in the state of Iowa along with CyRide in Ames.
5. Likelihood of trends continuing
Based on the examination of each system's revenue forecast and projected operating
expenses, Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and University of Iowa Cambus will have the
financial capacity to maintain adequate levels of funding for the period covered by the FY10-13
JCCOG Transportation Improvement Program. Local funding trends are expected to continue.
FTA Small Transit Intensive Communities program funding will enhance federal funding of
each system. Iowa City Transit will see additional revenue enhancement with planned service
expansion and income from the Court Street Transportation Center.
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Johnson County Council of Governments
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH PRIVATE ENTERPRISE REQUIREMENTS
1. The preparation of the FY2010-2013 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the
Iowa City Urbanized Area has been completed in compliance with the JCCOG Private
Sector Participation Policy for the Iowa City Urbanized Area.
2. No proposals were received from private business enterprises.
3. Private business enterprises have indicated no impediments to competitive bidding of any
services contained in the FY2010-2013 TIP for the Iowa City Urbanized Area.
4. No complaints have been received from private business enterprises
Louise From, Chairperson
JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board
Date
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Date: June 16, 2009
To: JCCOG Urbani~zJe~d Area Policy Board
From: Brad Neumanrf, Assistant Transportation Planner
JCCOG
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Re: Agenda item 4(b): Consider a recommendation to the Iowa DOT on the location of the
future Amtrak depot for the Iowa City Urbanized Area
Iowa DOT has asked the JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board to formally designate the Amtrak
depot location for future Amtrak service in our urbanized area. Iowa DOT is requesting this
commitment to a depot location due to a funding request by Iowa DOT for an environmental
study associated with the track upgrade. The environmental study will include depot locations
and is one of the first steps toward passenger rail service to the area.
In the feasibility study conducted by Amtrak for passenger rail service to Iowa City, Amtrak
based their ridership projections on being close to the University of Iowa campus and has
indicated that they would prefer to be located close to the main campus to maximize ridership,
and to be within walking distance of the student population. The old Rock Island Railroad Depot
in Iowa City fits Amtrak's location needs. Iowa City is exploring the purchase of the old Rock
Island Rail Depot for Amtrak use; there are other potential locations in the same vicinity east of
the Iowa River.
There has also been discussion of a potential depot location near Highway 6 and Coral Ridge
Avenue; either as the main depot location or a secondary location. A second stop in the same
urbanized area, while not out of the question, would have to be justified.
JCCOG staff discussed this issue with the TTAC at their June 23rd meeting with a representative
from the Iowa DOT. The TTAC recommendation will be presented to the JCCOG Urbanized
Area Policy Board at the June 24th meeting. Iowa DOT is the lead agency for rail development in
Iowa and the Board would be making a recommendation regarding the rail depot location to the
Iowa DOT.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments. I can be reached at 356-5235 or by email
at brad-neumann@iowa-city.org.
cc: John Yapp
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Re: Agenda item #4(c): Update on local measurement of fine particulates and air quality
standards
In August 2008, staff reported to the Board that the level of fine particulates (PM 2.5) measured
in Johnson County was nearing the National Ambient Air Quality Standard of 35ug/m3
(micrograms per cubic meter of air). If all or a portion of Johnson County exceeds the standard,
we would be labeled as `non-attainment', which has implications for transportation capital
funding and industrial development.
Measurements of PM 2.5 are based on a three-year, 24-hour average, and fluctuate regularly
depending on weather patterns and atmospheric conditions. We indicated at that time that
although the Johnson County three-year average had not yet exceeded the 35 ug/m3 threshold,
future readings could jeopardize Johnson County's attainment status. Staff indicated that we
would continue to monitor the issue and keep the Board apprised. We are happy to report that
PM 2.5 levels in our area were reduced in 2008, so we remain an attainment county.
The following summarizes this issue:
• The National Ambient Air Quality Standard threshold for fine particulates (PM 2.5) is 35
ug/m3 (micrograms per cubic meter of air).
• The three-year average for Johnson County in 2007 was measured at 34 ug/m3; the three-
year average for Johnson County in 2008 was measured at 29 ug/m3; the monitor is located
at Hoover Elementary School.
• PM 2.5 is particulate matter including dust and pollutants smaller than 2.5 microns.
• Measurements are based on a three-year, 24-hour average. Winter readings are typically
higher than summer readings and vary from year to year.
Although the Johnson County three-year PM 2.5 average decreased from 2007 to 2008, it is
important that we continue to monitor this issue. Should Johnson County become designated as
anon-attainment area, there would likely be implications for how and where state and federal
transportation capital funds may be spent. The State may also begin requiring major industries
to test for fine particulates and limit growth in the industrial sector through the DNR permitting
process.
States with designated nonattainment areas are required under the Clean Air Act to develop a
State Implementation Plan and submit it to EPA within three years; the plan must include
enforceable measures for reducing air pollutant emissions and provide steps to attain the PM
2.5 standards as quickly as possible. Emissions reduction programs for vehicles and power
plants are commonly used tools used to attain PM 2.5 standards. The role of JCCOG would be
in the transportation sector.
Please bring any questions you have to the June 24th meeting.
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By PERRY.BEEMAN and CHASE DAVIS
pbeeman@dmreg.com
he air across Iowa is, so
polluted that the state . is
perilously close to violating
clew federal limits aimed at
protecting human health.
Yet Iowans have no way
of knowing what chemicals they are
breathing because of a limited -and
often inaccurate -.system of monitor-
ing pollutionstatewide, a Des Moines
Register investigation found.
Catharine Fitzsimmons, Iowa's top
air-quality official, defended Iowa's
existing air-monitoring- system. Yet
she said the state is under orders .from
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the federal go~errirnentto better moni=
for fine-particle and -ozone pollution,
among Iowa's trtost pressing air-quality
problems.
"Both of those pollutants affect
respiratory systems, particularly in
the young, the elderly and those with
compromised lung function," Fitzsim-
coons said. "They trigger heart atfacks
and other health problems."
Iowans should know better in a
couple of years what is coming Qu#
of the stacks of Iowa's.greatest poblut-
ers. The state's Department of Natural
Resources will begin requiring major
industries to do more thorough testing
for fine particles after the U.S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency releases a
long-awaited protocol.
But a top environmental advocate
'~ said what Iowans are breathing today
is worse than people think.
"It's. Surprisingly bad," said Donna
Wong-Gibbons, a physiologist. with
Plains Justice, an environmental ad=
vocacy group. "It's sort of a paradox
in thesense that Iowa is thought of as
this great state with farm. country and
open land, .and St, the same. titne there
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FROM:PAGE 1A
are serious problems with
air pollution."
Hundreds, of chemical
compounds waft through ~-
Iowa's air. Most have riot
reached dangerous levels,
and many plants emit less
pollution than they did
years ago.
Still, fine particles now
blow across the state in
such high concentrations
they are approaching
levels that could force the
state to mandate expensive
improvements for business-
es, the Register's examna-
tion found. Concentrations
of ozone, an ingredient o'f
smog, are not as consis-
tently poor, but they, too,
are pushing fecleal limits
across the state.
The Register's air-.quality
analysis found find-particle
levels in Iowa violated fed-
eral limits 69 times from
2006 0 2008, often trigger-
ing warnings that advised
people' with lung problems
to stay inside. Ozone topped
the federal limits twice.
The newspaper's three-
month examination focused
on six pollutants regulated
through the Clean Air Act
that are considered' among
the greatest threats to
publ;c ,health..partiole pot-
lution; ground:-level cizone.,
carbon n~,onoxide, ~ ~ sulfur
oxide's, ntrtigen oxides:
and lead
The'investigation-which
included an analysis of five
years of emissions data
from .:1,600 facilities,' a de-
tailed review of compliance
-files from mores than >~Q~:.
Iowa facilities, and other
reporting on Iowa's biggest
air polluters -found:
• The highest emissions
of the sik chemical com-
pounds came from Wood-
bury, Muscatine, Pottawat-
tame, Linn and Clinton
counties. Those counties
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are home to a.combination
of power plants, grain pro-
cessors, manufacturers and
other industries.
Franklin, Adams, Van
Buren, Taylor and Lucas
counties, which are., mostly
rural; had the lowest emis-
sions.
The limited air-monitor-
ing network that does exist
.shows 15 cities across the
state have xeeorded ozone
or particulate readings that
exceeded federal limits dur-
ingthe past three years,
Muscatine and Daven-
port have been cited by
the federal government for
repeatedly violating limits
on' small particle pollu-
tion, in large part because
of emissions from found-
ries, .cement plants and
power plants,, along with
vehicles.
• Polk County, home of
the state capital, ranked
23rd among the counties.
The top facility in Polk
County, ADM's Des Moines
soybean plant, ranked 58th
among the, state's tqp emit'
tars.
• In 25 counties, the top
emitters were manufactur-
ers making generators;
veterinary . pharmaceuti-
cals or bricks, for example.
In 19 other counties, the
top emitters were power
plants.
• Neither"regulatory nor
polluting indu. stases can tell
for certairlwhich chemicals
Iowa ~residertts are breath=
ing. That's because; like
othersfates, Lowa.has a'l~m-
ited network,of monitors;
and companies ~picalty eS--
timate and ,s:elf repprt data;
using, formulas t~iat rrlar<y
experts ep,~sider ~ tnaecu-
rate. (See. a related article
in Monday's Register.)
• No government regula-
tor is measuring emissions
of mercury, a toxic chemi-
cal produced primarily by
the state's coal-fired power
,plants. Coal plants. are
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among Iowa's biggest
emitters of lung-damaging.
emissions. The EPA has
listed mercury as a seri-
ous health threat and has
1•inked it to developmental:
problerns•inipe.ople (~"ee~a
related-arficle in Tuesday's,
Register.). '
Cathy Wooilums, senior
vice president of NIidAm-
erican Energy Co., which
has 10 Iowa power plants,
cautioned that Iowa's air
pollution ,doesn't just come
from .power,plants':aasd' big'
inc~cistrial~facilities.~
"It comes from every-
thing,'' she said. "It •comes
from lawn mowers. It
comes from automobiles.
It comes from boats on the
Mississippi River. Those are
the types of things that we
haven't seen impacted as
larger industries are more
and mare regulated. We
are getting to levels that we
have tb look'at the smaller
things."
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to regulate the chemicals
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Date: June 15, 2009
To: JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board
From: John Yapp, Executive Director ~~'~"~
Re: Agenda Item #4(d): Update on I-JOBS Legislation
On June 10, the City of Coralville and the Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting to
provide the latest information on the I-JOBS legislation, including the initial proposed I-JOBS
Board administrative rules. The information was provided courtesy of Avenson, Oakley and
Cope Consulting. This memo is a summary of the initial proposed rules for I-JOBS Local
Infrastructure Program; some of these rules will likely evolve as we work toward final rules.
A summary of frequently asked questions about the I-JOBS programs is attached which
includes commentary on the other I-JOBS programs.
I-JOBS LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
Funds Available: $165 million available-awarded by the I-Jobs Board
• $118.5 million for competitive grants for local infrastructure projects
• Remaining funds ($46.5 million) are designated for specific projects, primarily in Linn
County
• The maximum size of one grant is $50 million
• All funds must be expended within three years
Iowa Jobs Board: 11 member Board consists of 6 members of the public
1. Jeff Pomeranz, chair-City Manager of West Des Moines
2. Pat Baird, vice-chair-CEO of AEGON USA
3. Willard "Sandy" Boyd-former President, University of Iowa
4. Joni Dittmer-Kraft Foods, Davenport
5. Kate Gronstal, engineer, Council Bluffs
6. Toi Sullivan-architect, Sioux City
o The other 5 members include the Directors of IDED, IFA, RIO, Workforce
Development, and the State Treasurer
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Types of Projects which are eligible:
• The focus is on development and completion of public construction projects relating
to disaster relief and mitigation, and to local infrastructure
• Local Infrastructure includes projects relating to disaster rebuilding, reconstruction
and replacement of local public buildings, flood control and flood protection, and
future flood protection
• A City, county or public organization is eligible to apply for the funds. `Public
organization' includes nonprofits which support to public needs of the local
community
Criteria:
A point system will be developed. As of this writing, the criteria and points are preliminary;
final rules will be posted at www.iiobsiowa.aov.
Job creation: Based on the number and quality of jobs to be created and the benefits to
accrue to areas of high unemployment - 40 points total
1. Wages and hours associated with the jobs reasonably projected to be created- up to
30 points
2. How project ranks when compared with job-creation ability of other projects will be
taken into account
3. Work conditions and safety may be considered as well(of the 40 points)
4. Worker benefits-up to 5 points
5. Is project taking place in area distressed by high unemployment-up to 10 points
6. Project must score at least 20 points in this criteria to receive award
Financial feasibility: including the ability of projects to fund depreciation costs or
replacement reserves, and the availability of other federal, state, local and private
sources of funds
1. Financial Analysis of project, including sources of funding, budget, and detailed
projection of project's revenues and expenses for projected useful life of project-up to
15 points
2. Analysis of operational plan, including detailed information on how proposed project
will be operated and maintained, including time-line for implementing project-up to
15 points
3. The availability of other federal, state, local, and private sources of funds for project-
up to 15 points
4. Project must score at least 20 points in this criteria to receive award
Sustainability: Up to 20 points
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1. Efficient and effective use of land resources and existing infrastructure by
encouraging compact development, or ability to avoid costly duplication of services
and costly use of land-up to 3 points
2. Provision for variety of transportation choices, including public transit-up to 3 points
3. Conservation of open space, farmland, and preservation of critical environmental
issues-up to 3 points
4. Promotion of the safety, livability, and revitalization of existing urban and rural
communities-up to 3 points
5. Construction and promotion of developments, building, and infrastructure that
conserve natural resources-up to 3 points
6. Capture, retention, and infiltration of rainfall using storm water best practices-up to 3
points
7. Extent to which project design, construction, and use incorporate renewable energy
sources-up to 2 points
Energy Efficiency: Up to 20 points
1. Meeting current state building energy code-5 points
2. Exceeding the energy requirements in currently adopted energy code may make
project eligible to receive up to 15 additional points
Benefits for disaster recovery:
1. Whether proposed project replace or repairs a structure or facility damaged by the
disaster-up to 10 points
2. Whether the proposed project would help achieve the community and/or region's
overall post-recovery disaster vision-up to 8 points
3. Whether the proposed project contributes to community identity, sense of place, and
quality of life-up to 8 points
4. Whether the proposed project incorporates best practices for reducing future disaster
losses-up to 6 points
The proiect's readiness to proceed:
1. Whether all engineering and architectural work required for construction to begin has
been completed-up to 8 points
2. Whether all financing for the project, with the exception of competitive grant funds
awarded under this chapter, has been committed and is available-up to 8 points
3. Whether all real property interests necessary for the construction of the project have
been acquired-up to 8 points
4. Whether all necessary governmental approvals, including federal government
approval, have been obtained-up to 8 points
5. Whether the project has demonstrated a reasonable likelihood of expending at least
10 percent of the project's total projected development cost within 6 months of
execution of the grant award agreement-up to 8 points
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Local support for project (as defined by rule):
• Draft rules require a demonstration of local public support (along the same lines of
how support has been demonstrated for a Vision Iowa award), but do not allocate
points based on this criteria
General Scoring Criteria:
1. "In instances where a given criteria is not applicable to a proposed project due to the
nature of the project, the review committee members may adjust scoring so that the
project is not disadvantaged as a result of inapplicable criterion. For example, if an
earthen levee is proposed as a means of flood control, it should not lose points
relative to other proposed projects because it does not comply with the current state
building code (which does not apply to earthen levees)."
2. Projects that are identified in a Great Places agreement shall receive an additional
two points
Limits on Financial Assistance:
• Up to 75% of the total cost of a project for replacing or rebuilding existing disaster-
related damaged property
• Up to 50% of the total cost for all other projects
Capital Fund General Timeline:
• June 10-web site should be operational at www.iiobsiowa.gov.
• June 15--IFA will post on web site a "notice of intention to apply" form that they will
ask each potential applicant to submit.
• June 15-28-I-Jobs Board will hold meetings around the state to educate Iowans and
potential applicants about the program
• June 29-Full I-Jobs board to meet in Cedar Rapids; expected to approve $46.5
million in non-competitive grants
• July 1-August 3-Applications can be submitted for competitive pool of I-Jobs
restricted capital funds
• August 14-Review Committee will meet to review all applications
• August 31-Full I-Jobs board will meet and make first round of awards from
competitive grant pool of funds
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CUIVERlJUDGE
IOWA'S INFRASTR4JCTLJRE INVESTMENT INITIATIVE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I-JOBS?
Governor Culver's signature initiative, I-JOBS will strengthen Iowa's economy, help our state recover from the
natural disasters of 2008, and preserve or create thousands of jobs. The $830 million three-year program
includes several parts but focuses on public infrastructure, transportation, disaster recovery & prevention,
environment & water quality, telecommunications & renewable energy and housing.. I-JOBS is funded with
existing state gaming revenue, meaning no increase in taxes.
What is the role of the I-JOBS Board of Directors?
The Iowa Legislature charged the I-JOBS Board of Directors with establishing, overseeing and providing
approval of the I-JOBS Local Infrastructure Program. The Board will encourage and support public
construction projects related to disaster relief and mitigation. I-JOBS includes $165 million for this purpose:
• $46.5 million in grants targeted to Linn County, Cedar Rapids, Palo, Elkader and Charles City
• $118.5 million in competitive grants to be awarded to cities, counties, and nonprofit organizations
Who administers the I-JOBS programs that the I-JOBS Board does not?
I-JOBS includes several components; public infrastructure, transportation, disaster recovery & prevention,
environment & water quality, telecommunications & renewable energy and housing. Various state agencies will
administer these programs. The I-JOBS Board will oversee only disaster recovery, prevention and local
infrastructure.
When will Linn County, Cedar Rapids, Palo, Elkader and Charles City receive the funds that are
earmarked for them?
The I-JOBS legislation states that these entities must submit a plan to the I-JOBS Board no later than September
1, 2009, detailing a description of the project, a plan to rebuild, and the amount or percentage of federal, state,
local or private matching moneys that will or have been approved for the project. Those plans may be submitted
to:
Iowa Finance Authority
Attn: Joseph Jones
2015 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, Iowa 50312
j oseph. j ones@iowa. gov
Funds not utilized in accordance with this rule shall revert to the I-JOBS competitive grant program for disaster
recovery, prevention and local infrastructure.
When can my community/county/nonprofit organization apply for competitive funds for disaster
recovery & prevention?
A Notice of Intent to Apply for the noncompetitive funds is available now at www.IowaFinanceAuthority.gov.
The program's application will be available on July 1. The first deadline for the funds is August 3. Additional
funding rounds will follow. The I-JOBS Board will review and approve competitive grant applications for
disaster recovery, prevention and local infrastructure.
How are I-JOBS funds appropriated and who administers each I-JOBS program?
Funding For Veterans Home, Community Colleges, And Other Public Improvements: $285 Million
• $185 million to improve public facilities across Iowa, such as the Iowa Veterans Home, correction
facilities, and our community colleges.
• $100 million for further investments in state public infrastructure, including state parks.
o These funds are direct appropriations
Continuing Flood Recovery And Rebuilding: $165 Million
• $118.5 million in competitive grants available for reconstruction of local public buildings and flood
control prevention in communities hit by last year's disasters.
o Administered by: 1-JOBS Board of Directors
• $46.5 million in grants targeted for help to Linn County, Cedar Rapids, and to rebuild fire stations in
Palo, Elkader, and Charles City.
o Administered by: I-JOBS Board of Directors
Improving Iowa's Transportation Infrastructure: $115 Million
• $50 million to improve the safety of Iowa's bridges.
• $55 million to cities and counties to improve local roads, including many roads still damaged by last
year's natural disasters.
• $10 million invested in airports, rail and trails.
o These programs are administered by the Iowa Department of Transportation
Rebuilding Iowa's Universities: $115 Million
• $100 Million to rebuild 10 buildings destroyed by flooding at the University of Iowa, which will allow
the use of nearly $500 Million in federal funds
• $15 Million to build a veterinary hospital lab at Iowa State University
o These funds are direct appropriations
Improving Our Environment And Water Quality: $80 Million
• $35 million to help construct sewers in communities under 10,000.
o Administered by: Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
• $20 million in competitive grants for communities of any size for water improvement projects.
o Administered by: Iowa Department of Natural Resources
• $25 million to water-quality projects, including flood prevention, as well as soil conservation practices.
o Administered by: Iowa Finance Authority
Meeting Iowa's Housing Needs: $35 Million
• $20 million invested in affordable housing for elderly, disabled, and low-income Iowans.
• $10 million to construct or improve shelters for domestic abuse, emergencies, and the homeless.
• $5 million to repair homes damaged by last year's floods.
o These programs administered by the Iowa Finance Authority
Investing In Telecommunications And Renewable Energy: $35 Million
• $25 million invested in improving access to technology throughout Iowa.
o Administered by: Iowa Energy Center
• $10 million to create a revolving loan program to support alternative energy projects to support both
new jobs and energy independence.
o Administered by: Iowa Telecommunications & Technology Commission
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To: JCCOG Urbanized Area Policy Board
From: John Yapp, Executive Director7~"~--
Re: Agenda Item 4(e): Update on recent activities
Following are the highlights of our recent activities. Let us know if you have any questions at
our June 24 meeting.
Traffic Engineering Planning:
1. Urbanized area collision summary and report (distributed to TTAC members)
2. Preparing for North Liberty Road Safety Audit
3. All-way Stop analysis at Oakcrest St /George St
4. All-way Stop analysis at Iowa Ave /Van Buren St
5. Transportation Safety Improvement Program grant for electronic speed limit signs
6. Installation of metered parking on the north side of Wright St in Iowa City
7. Various neighborhood parking evaluations
8. 2009 traffic count program
Transit
1. Participated in FTA triennial reviews for Coralville Transit and CAMBUS
2. Completed the FY09 FTA 5307 grant applications for Coralville Transit, Iowa City
Transit and CAMBUS. The FTA 5307 funding brings over $1.6 million to the
urbanized area for transit operations.
3. Preparing FTA grant applications for congressionally designated funds for Coralville
Transit and CAMBUS
4. Prepared the SEATS/University Heights paratransit agreement
5. Prepared the Iowa City/University Heights transit agreement
6. Continue to assist with passenger rail planning
7. Summarizing results from the Tiffin transit demand survey
Street and Highway corridors
1. Mormon Trek Boulevard traffic study
2. S Dubuque St one-way southbound evaluation
3. North Dubuque St area traffic modeling
4. Glendale Rd traffic study
5. Area traffic counts and intersection turning movement counts
6. Assist with Burlington St median project
7. Assist Coralville with Interstate 80 /First Ave interchange planning
8. Assist University with West Campus Traffic Study
9. Johnson County chicken processing plant route evaluation
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Pedestrian & Bicycle
1. Revisions to the Bicycle Master Plan, and start of formal 30-day comment period for
this version of the document
2. Assist with State Recreational Trails grant applications
3. Begin University of Iowa pedestrian crosswalk study
4. Planning for Shared-lane arrows and bike lanes in Iowa City and Coralville
Miscellaneous /Administration
1. Annual JCCOG Transportation ,Improvement Program preparation
2. Assist University Heights with evaluation of One University Place development
3. Assist Iowa City with `Assistance to Firefighters' grant application
4. Cool Communities taskforce coordination
5. Assist Iowa City with Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant application
6. Assist Iowa City with Southeast District Plan development
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