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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.8.20 UAPB Agenda Packet Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County Fiscal Year 2021-2024 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Iowa City Urbanized Area DRAFT Adopted July 8, 2020 Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County Fiscal Years 2021-2024 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM For the Iowa City Urbanized Area Adopted by the MPO Urbanized Area Policy Board July 8, 2020 MPO Transportation Planning Division Staff Kent Ralston, Director/Transportation Planner Emily Bothell , Senior Associate Transportation Engineering Planner Brad Neumann, Associate Transportation Planner Sarah Walz, Associate Transportation Planner Frank Waisath, Associate Transportation Planner Disclaimer: The MPO prepared this report with funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, and in part through local matching funds of the MPO member entities. These contents are the responsibility of the MPOJC. The US Government and its agencies assume no liability for the contents of this report or for the use of its contents. Please call (319)356-5230 to obtain permission of use. Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County Urbanized Area Policy Board Meghann Foster Coralville City Council Tom Gill Coralville City Council Laura Bergus Iowa City City Council Mazahir Salih Iowa City City Council Susan Mims Iowa City City Council Pauline Taylor Iowa City City Council John Thomas, Vice-Chair Iowa City City Council Janice Weiner Iowa City City Council Pat Heiden Johnson County Board of Supervisors Lisa Green-Douglass Johnson County Board of Supervisors Chris Hoffman North Liberty City Council Terry Donahue, Chair Mayor, North Liberty Steve Berner Mayor, Tiffin Louise From Mayor, University Heights Erin Shane University of Iowa Ruthina Malone (non-voting) Iowa City School Board Transportation Technical Advisory Committee Kelly Hayworth City Administrator, Coralville Dan Holderness City Engineer, Coralville Vicky Robrock Manager, Coralville Transit Darian Nagle-Gamm Director, Trans. Services, Iowa City Mark Rummel Asst. Dir. Trans. Services, Iowa City Ron Knoche Director, Public Works, Iowa City Jason Havel City Engineer, Iowa City Scott Sovers Asst. City Engineer, Iowa City Ryan Rusnak Planning Director, North Liberty Louise From Mayor, University Heights Doug Boldt City Administrator, Tiffin Greg Parker Johnson County Engineer Tom Brase Director, Johnson County SEATS Brian McClatchey Manager, University of Iowa Cambus David Kieft Business Manager, University of Iowa Sadie Greiner Facilities Management, U niversity of Iowa Bob Oppliger MPOJC Regional Trails & Bicycling Comm. Cathy Cutler (ex-officio) Transportation Planner, Iowa DOT Darla Hugaboom (ex-officio) Federal Highway Administration, Ames Brock Grenis (ex-officio) East Central Iowa Council of Governments Daniel Nguyen (ex-officio) Federal Transit Administration, Kansas City i | P a g e Table of Contents Table of Contents i Resolution of adoption: ii Resolution certifying performance with federal transportation iii planning process requirements: Certification of FTA financial capacity analysis statement: iv Certification of compliance with private enterprise requirements: v Introduction: 1 Project status reports: 2 Regionally Significant Projects 5 Transportation Improvement Program projects: 6 TIP project locations: 15 Revising the Approved TIP: 16 MPO Public Input Process: 18 MPO project selection procedures: 26 Fiscal constraint of the TIP: 30 Federal Transit Administration financial analysis: 36 Performance Based Planning: 39 ii | P a g e Prepared by: Brad Neumann, Asst. Transp. Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5235 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-______________ RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FY2021-2024 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE IOWA CITY URBANIZED AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE MPO CHAIRPERSON TO SIGN ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION CONTAINED THEREIN WHEREAS, governmental bodies in the Iowa City Urbanized Area have established the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County; and WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Iowa has designated the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County as the metropolitan planning organization for the Iowa City Urbanized Area; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County Transportation Planning Division has developed the FY2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in conjunction with the 3-C transportation 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 METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY: 1. To adopt the FY2021-2024 MPO 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 Department of Transportation. 2. To authorize the MPO 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 8th day of July 2020. Chairperson MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board iii | P a g e Prepared by: Brad Neumann, Asst. Transp. Planner, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5235 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-_____________ 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 Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County 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 METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY 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 _____________________ and seconded by ______________________ the resolution be adopted. The motion passed on a vote of ___ affirmative and ___ negative. Considered on this 8th day of July 2020. Chairperson MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board iv | P a g e 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 FY2021-2024 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. Chairperson MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board Date v | P a g e CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH PRIVATE ENTERPRISE REQUIREMENTS 1. The preparation of the FY2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Iowa City Urbanized Area has been completed in compliance with the MPO Public 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 FY2021-2024 TIP for the Iowa City Urbanized Area. 4. No complaints have been received from private business enterprises. Chairperson MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board Date 1 | P a g e Introduction The MPO of Johnson County 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. 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 Iowa City • City of North Liberty • City of Tiffin • City of University Heights • Iowa Department of Transportation • Johnson County • University of Iowa 2 | P a g e Project Status Reports 3 | P a g e TRANSIT FTA/STA Sponsor TPMS Project Type Request Total Status Cambus 110 General operations/maintenance/administration/planning 1,527,248$ 3,976,924$ Completed in FY20 Cambus 5531 In-ground hoist 96,000$ 120,000$ Rolled over to FY21 Cambus 5532 Associated capital bus maintenance (spare parts)160,000$ 200,000$ Completed in FY20 Cambus 5533 6 replacement bus shelters 48,000$ 60,000$ Rolled over to FY21 Cambus 5534 Forklift for maintenance 48,000$ 60,000$ Rolled over to FY21 Cambus 5535 Mobile hoist system 38,400$ 48,000$ Completed in FY20 Cambus 5536 Expansion and upgrade of maintenance facility 4,200,000$ 5,250,000$ Rolled over to FY21 Cambus 5537 Heavy-duty 30' replacement bus (#11)392,530$ 461,800$ Rolled over to FY21 Cambus 5538 Heavy-duty 30' replacement bus (#13)392,530$ 461,800$ Completed in FY20 Cambus 5539 Heavy-duty 30' replacement bus (#12)392,530$ 461,800$ Rolled over to FY21 Coralville 1098 General operations/maintenance/administration/planning 732,322$ 2,029,942$ Completed in FY20 Coralville 5516 Contract service for persons with special needs 32,875$ 331,095$ Completed in FY20 Coralville 5517 Associated capital bus maintenance (spare parts)60,000$ 75,000$ Completed in FY20 Coralville 5518 Design and construct Intermodal Transportation Center/Phase II 8,400,000$ 10,500,000$ Rolled over to FY21 Coralville 5519 Construct new Transit Facilty/Phase II 1,200,000$ 1,500,000$ Rolled over to FY21 Coralville 5520 Replacement passenger shelters and associated improvements 11,200$ 14,000$ Rolled over to FY21 Coralville 5521 Expansion passenger shelters and associated improvements 16,800$ 21,000$ Rolled over to FY21 Coralville 5522 Shop equipment for for transit maintenance 60,000$ 75,000$ Rolled over to FY21 Coralville 5523 Heavy-duty 40' expansion bus 419,305$ 493,300$ Rolled over to FY21 Coralville 5524 Heavy-duty 40' expansion bus 419,305$ 493,300$ Rolled over to FY21 Coralville 5525 Heavy-duty 40' expansion bus 419,305$ 493,300$ Rolled over to FY21 Coralville 5526 Light-duty 176" expansion bus 82,025$ 96,500$ Rolled over to FY21 Coralville 5527 Light-duty 176" expansion bus 82,025$ 96,500$ Rolled over to FY21 Coralville 5528 Light-duty 176" expansion bus 82,025$ 96,500$ Rolled over to FY21 Coralville 5529 Light-duty 176" expansion bus 82,025$ 96,500$ Rolled over to FY21 Coralville 5530 Light-duty 176" replacement bus (10225)82,025$ 96,500$ Completed in FY20 Iowa City 1119 General operations/maintenance/administration/planning 2,280,844$ 7,667,519$ Completed in FY20 Iowa City 5507 Contract service for persons with special needs 116,315$ 1,203,867$ Completed in FY20 Iowa City 5508 Replacement passenger shelters and associated improvements 40,000$ 50,000$ Rolled over to FY21 Iowa City 5509 Associated capital bus maintenance (spare parts)175,700$ 219,625$ Completed in FY20 Iowa City 5510 New Transit Maintenance/Bus Storage Facility 16,000,000$ 20,000,000$ Rolled over to FY21 Iowa City 5511 Light-duty 176' expansion bus 82,025$ 96,500$ Rolled over to FY21 Iowa City 5512 Light-duty 176' expansion bus 82,025$ 96,500$ Rolled over to FY21 Iowa City 5513 Heavy-duty 40' replacement bus (637U)419,305$ 493,300$ Rolled over to FY21 Iowa City 5514 Heavy-duty 40' replacement bus (638U)419,305$ 493,300$ Rolled over to FY21 Iowa City 5515 Light-duty 176' replacement bus 82,025$ 96,500$ Rolled over to FY21 Iowa City 5659 Heavy-duty 40' replacement bus (657)419,305$ 493,300$ Rolled over to FY21 Iowa City 5660 Heavy-duty 40' replacement bus (659)419,305$ 493,300$ Rolled over to FY21 4 | P a g e Each of the three fixed route transit providers in the metropolitan area use different mechanisms to produce the local funding to match FTA/STA funds for local projects. Coralville Transit uses general fund, transit levy dollars, and income from their intermodal facility to cover the local match for projects, Iowa City Transit uses transit levy funds and intermodal facility income, and University of Iowa Cambus uses student and parking fees. All transit projects listed in the TIP include local funding. 5 | P a g e Regionally Significant Projects Regionally Significant Projects are submitted in the TIP to ensure environmental review throughout the project development process. 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. The following projects and cost estimates represent regionally significant projects: Coralville • I-80/1st Avenue Interchange: $38.7 million Iowa City • Dodge Street (Governor Street to Burlington Street): $6.2 million • McCollister Boulevard extension east of Gilbert Street: $17.7 million • American Legion Road improvements east of Scott Boulevard: $8.8 million Tiffin • Park Road (Hwy 6 to Forevergreen Road): $8.7 million North Liberty • Highway 965 Corridor (Forevergreen Road to Penn Street): $8.5 million • Forevergreen Road/I-380 interchange: $20.4 million Iowa DOT • I-80/I-380 Interchange: $348 million University Heights • Melrose Avenue improvements from Sunset Street to east city limits: $1.4 million 6 | P a g e 2021 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program MPO 28 / MPOJC 7 | P a g e 8 | P a g e 9 | P a g e 10 | P a g e 11 | P a g e 12 | P a g e 13 | P a g e 14 | P a g e 15 | P a g e TIP Project Locations The following map shows the general project locations for all Iowa DOT projects and projects funded with regional STBG, and TAP funds in the Iowa City Urbanized Area. (Map produced by Iowa Department of Transportation/TPMS) 16 | P a g e Revising the Approved TIP Revisions are defined as any changes to the TIP that occur outside of the annual updating process. There are two types of changes that occur under the umbrella of revision. The first is a major revision or “Amendment.” The second is a minor revision or “Administrative Modification.” The MPO uses the following definitions and thresholds when determining an amendment vs. an administrative modification. Amendments: An amendment is a revision to the TIP that involves a major change to a project included in the TIP, the creation of a new project, a major change in design concept, or a change in scope or project cost. The following criteria define the need for an amendment: • Project Cost: Projects in which the recalculated project costs increase federal aid by more than 30% or increase total federal aid by more than $2 million from the original amount. • Schedule Changes: Projects added or deleted from the TIP. • Funding Sources: Adding an additional federal funding source. • Scope Changes: Changing the project termini, project alignment, the amount of through lanes, type of work from an overlay to reconstruction, or a change to include widening of the roadway. Procedural Requirements for an Amendment: Amendments are considered major revisions and therefore have additional procedural requirements. When the TIP is amended, MPOJC is required to conduct our adopted amendment process, including public review and comment, re-demonstration of fiscal constraint or a conformity determination (non-exempt projects in nonattainment and maintenance areas), review by the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC), and Policy Board approval. Notices announcing TIP amendments are published in the Iowa City Press-Citizen a minimum of 15 days prior to an Urbanized Area Policy Board meeting. Iowa DOT sponsored projects located within the MPO planning boundary must also use the MPO’s public participation process. Illustrative projects that are found to be regionally significant must also be revised using the MPOJC adopted amendment process. Ad ministrative Modifications: A minor revision to a TIP is known as an administrative modification. Administrative modifications include minor changes to project costs, minor changes to funding sources, and minor changes to project phase initiation dates. Administrative modifications are subject to re-demonstration of fiscal constraint of the TIP. The following criteria define the need for an administrative modification: 17 | P a g e • Project Costs: Projects in which the recalculated project costs do not increase federal aid by more than 30% or do not increase total federal aid by more than $2 million from the original amount. • Schedule Changes: Changes in schedules to projects included in the first four years of the TIP. • Funding Sources: Changing funding from one source to another. • Scope changes: All changes to a project’s scope will require an amendment. Procedural Requirements for an Administrative Modification: Administrative modifications have simplified procedures which allow more flexibility when processing changes. Public participation procedures are not required for administrative modifications (both local and DOT projects). 18 | P a g e MPO Public Input Process Providing opportunities for public input during planning processes ensures that future development is informed by the interests of the community. As a result, residents of MPOJC entities are routinely encouraged to participate in local planning processes. The following MPOJC Public Participation Plan, in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations sect ion §450.316 “Interested parties, participation, and consultation”, documents a process for providing citizens and stakeholders with reasonable opportunities to be involved in the planning process. The core public involvement opportunities for MPOJC work products include the development and adoption of the Long Range Multi-modal Transportation Plan, the Transportation Improvement Program, the Passenger Transportation Plan, the Transportation Planning Work Program, and apportionment of Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and Transportation Alternatives Program funds. Similarly, the entities of Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights, Johnson County, and the University of Iowa each follow their own public involvement processes when developing or updating local plans. The University of Iowa uses the MPO’s Public Participation Plan process to satisfy the public participation requirements for its annual Program of Projects for transit. The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) pu blic notice of public involvement activities and time established for public review and comment on the TIP will satisfy the Transit Program of Projects requirements of the FTA Section 5307 Program. Core Public Involvement Opportunities MPOJC gathers public comment on each key work product and forwards the comments to the Urbanized Area Policy Board and sub-committees for consideration during the decision-making process. The following three methods form the foundation for public involvement during development of key MPOJC products. Public Comment Period MPOJC staff initiates a formal public comment period lasting 30 days prior to the adoption and/or amendment of the Long-Range Transportation Plan, the Transportation Improvement Program (15 days minimum prior for TIP amendments), and the Passenger Transportation Plan. During public comment periods, residents are encouraged to submit written comments on the given topic. MPOJC staff then forwards these comments to the MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board for consideration during the decision-making process. Written public input may be submitted to: Kent Ralston, Director Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52245 Kent-ralston@iowa-city.org 19 | P a g e Urbanized Area Policy Board Public Meetings In addition to written input, residents are encouraged to attend and provide comments at regularly scheduled Urbanized Area Policy Board meetings where MPOJC work products are adopted or amended. Staff typically provides a brief presentation followed by a period for formal public comment. Anyone wishing to provide input is given an opportunity. All comments become part of the public record and are provided to the Urbanized Area Policy Board in full prior to action by the Urbanized Area Policy Board. Public meetings of the Urbanized Area Policy Board are open to the public and are subject to the Iowa’s Open Meetings Law. MPO member entities may request a special meeting of the Urbanized Area Policy Board to consider time sensitive amendments to the adopted Transportation Improvement Program. This capability is intended to prevent costly delays in the project letting process. Public Workshops/Open Houses Public workshops are informal and open to all residents. The purpose of the workshop is to provide information to the public and to solicit public comment. An attendance record is kept and attendees are given the opportunity to sign up for the MPOJC mailing list. MPOJC staff typically provides a brief presentation, share information using displays and handouts, and interact with the public to answer questions. Public workshops are frequently used for key MPOJC work products. Accommodations for Special Populations All meeting rooms are accessible by ADA standards. Additionally, any MPO documents can be made available in alternative formats upon request. Individuals with disabilities may request special accommodations by contacting MPOJC staff at (319) 356-5230. Getting the Word Out About Upcoming Public Involvement Events MPOJC uses five outlets to notify residents about upcoming public comment periods and public workshops: • Residents may sign-up to receive email notices of public input opportunities by visiting www.icgov.org/e-subscriptions and completing the subscription form. • Notices of public input opportunities are published in the Iowa City Press Citizen. • The MPOJC website (www.MPOJC.org) lists upcoming meeting information. • Posters are displayed Iowa City, Coralville, and University of Iowa Cambus buses regarding TIP approval. • Notices are sent to the following MPOJC Public Input Organizations: ❖ Access 2 Independence ❖ Allen Lund Company ❖ Bicyclists of Iowa City 20 | P a g e ❖ Chamber of Commerce ❖ Citizens for Sensible Development ❖ Clear Creek Amana School District ❖ Iowa City Area Assoc. of Realtors ❖ Iowa City Area Development Group ❖ Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission ❖ Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center ❖ Iowa City Neighborhood Services Office ❖ Iowa City Parks and Recreation ❖ Iowa City Sierra Club ❖ Iowa City School Board ❖ Iowa City Transit ❖ Iowa Department of Transportation ❖ Iowa City Downtown Association ❖ Iowa Interstate Railroad ❖ MPOJC Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee ❖ Johnson County Historic Preservation Commission ❖ Johnson Co. Historical Society ❖ Johnson County Secondary Roads ❖ Coralville Parks & Recreation Commission ❖ CRANDIC Railroad ❖ Environmental Advocates ❖ FAIR! ❖ Friends of the Iowa River Scenic Trail ❖ Friends of Historic Preservation ❖ Goodwill of the Heartland ❖ Iowa Bicycle Coalition ❖ Johnson Co. Planning and Zoning Commission ❖ Johnson Co. SEATS ❖ League of Women Voters of Johnson County ❖ North Liberty Parks & Recreation Commission ❖ North Liberty Community Center ❖ Project GREEN ❖ Soil & Water Conservation Service ❖ Systems Unlimited ❖ Think Bicycles of Iowa City ❖ Tiffin Planning and Zoning Commission ❖ University of Iowa Parking and Transportation To request being added to the MPOJC Public Input Organization list, please contact MPOJC staff at (319) 356-5230. 21 | P a g e Summary of Public Participation Procedures 22 | P a g e 23 | P a g e AVISO DE REUNION PUBLICA The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County mantendra una reunion publica por el FY2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) para The Iowa City Urbanized Area. The TIP es el documento de programacion para todos los proyectos de transportacion de caminos que reciben fondos estatales o federales, incluso: calle y carretera, transito, ferrocarril, bicicleta y proyectos peatonales, en el Iowa City Urbanized Area. La audiencia pública se llevará a cabo el 8 de Julio a las 4:30p.m. Esta sesión sera electrónica. Para mas informacion sobre esta sesión electronica, la audiencia pública o el TIP contactar con MPOJC al 319-326-5235 o por correo electrónico a brad-neumann@iowa- city.org 24 | P a g e NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on the FY2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Iowa City Urbanized Area. The TIP is the programming document for all surface transportation projects that receive State or Federal funds, including: street & highway, bicycle, transit, and pedestrian projects. The hearing will be held on July 8, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. This meeting will be a remote/electronic meeting. For information on the electronic meeting, public hearing, or the TIP contact MPOJC at (319) 356-5235 or email brad-neumann@iowa-city.org. 25 | P a g e Official Publication Iowa City Press-Citizen, June 8, 2020 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County will be holding a public hearing on the “FY2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program” (TIP) for the Iowa City Urbanized Area. The TIP is the programming document for all surface transportation and transit projects that receive state or federal funds, including: street & highway, transit, rail, bicycle, and pedestrian projects in the Iowa City urbanized area. The public notice of public participation activities and time established for public review of and comments on the TIP will satisfy the transit Section 5307 Program of Projects requirements. The public hearing will be held on July 8th, 2020 at 4:30 pm in the Coralville City Hall Council Chambers, 1512 7th Street, Coralville, Iowa. This meeting may be a remote/electronic meeting if Coralville City Hall remains closed to the public. For information on whether it will be an electronic meeting, contact MPOJC at 319-356-5235 or email brad-neumann@iowa-city.org. Information about the proposed TIP can be found at www.MPOJC.org. Interested persons are encouraged to attend or forward written comments by 5:00 pm, July 7th, 2020 to Brad Neumann, Assistant Transportation Planner, MPOJC, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, Iowa 52240; or by email at brad-neumann@iowa-city.org. If you require disability related accommodations for this event, please contact Brad Neumann at least 48 hours prior to the event so that we can accommodate your needs. 26 | P a g e MPO Project Selection Procedures Funding Allocation Process for Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds 1. Application forms for the MPO Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds are distributed to members of the MPO 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 MPO transportation planning public input process organizations, and the MPO website. 3. MPO staff evaluates and assigns scores and rankings to the projects, according to the MPO- adopted scoring criteria. 4. MPO staff evaluates the applications to ensure the proposed projects conform with the MPO Long Range Multi-modal Transportation Plan and that the projects are federal-aid eligible. 5. Project applications and rankings are forwarded to the MPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) that considers 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 MPO 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 MPO 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 MPO Transportation Improvement Program to add projects and funding levels consistent with the MPO Board’s decision. The Transportation Improvement Program is approved by the Board each July. 27 | P a g e FY23 -24 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT & TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM - SCORING CRITERIA MPOJC Policy Board Approved November 14, 2018 1: Economic Opportunity – Supports metro area growth, innovation, job creation, and productivity A. Project improves/provides direct access to planned growth area, existing jobs, or retail +5 B. Project involves more than one MPO jurisdiction +1 each (Points Possible: 7) Total Points Possible: 12 (14%) Score: 2: Environment1 – Preserves and protects our natural resources, including land, water and air quality A. Project promotes air quality improvements via congestion reduction through one or more of the following: Geometric improvements (physical improvements that improve motorist operations), ITS/signalization improvements, Reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), Improvement to turning movements +1 each (Points Possible: 4) Total Points Possible: 4 (4%) Score: 3: Quality of Life – Enhances livability and creates vibrant and appealing places that serve residents throughout their lives A. Project directly enhances safe route(s) to school, or improves transportation choices for locations specifically serving multi-family developments or elderly populations +5 Total Points Possible: 5 (6%) Score: 4: System Preservation – Maintained in good and reliable condition A. Maintenance or improvement to existing facility/infrastructure +5 Total Points Possible: 5 (6%) Score: 5: Efficiency – Builds a well-connected transportation network and coordinating land use patterns to reduce travel demand, miles travelled, and fossil fuel consumption A. Project in a corridor with existing congestion (defined as having LOS E or F during peak hours according to the adopted MPO Travel Demand Model) +7 B. Project in a corridor with forecasted future congestion (defined as having LOS E or F during peak hours according to adopted MPO Travel Demand Model, LOS map is attached) +7 Total Points Possible: 14 (16%) Score: 6: Choice – Offers multi-modal transportation options that are affordable and accessible A. Project is on existing bus route (bus route map is attached) +3 B. Separated trail or wide sidewalk (8’ or wider) +3 C. Project reduces modal conflict (pedestrian hybrid beacons, grade separation, dedica ted bicycle lanes or sharrows, bus pull-off, etc) +3 Total Points Possible: 9 (10%) 28 | P a g e Score: 7: Safety – Designed and maintained to enhance the safety and security of all users A. History involving two or more documented bicycle or pedestrian collisions in the last five years (collision maps are attached) +7 B. Top 25 highest MPO accident locations or top 10 highest accident mid-blocks in last three years (accident tables are attached) +7 OR C. Sight distance or related safety issue documented by an expert (planner/engineer) +7 Total Points Possible for A&B: 14 (16%) OR Total Points Possible for C: 7 Score: 8: Health – Invites and enhances healthy and active lifestyles A. Project extends regional trail network (map is attached) +3 B. Project addresses critical gap in the regional trail network +5 Total Points Possible: 8 (9%) Score: 9: Equity2 – Provides access and opportunity for all people and neighborhoods A. Project improves transportation network in lower-income neighborhoods +5 B. Focus of the project is to correct ADA non-compliance +3 Total Points Possible: 8 (9%) Score: 10: Local Commitment – Gauges local commitment to the project including local and/or state funds pledged A. Local match 20.1% - 30% +1 B. Local match 30.1% - 40% +3 C. Local match 40.1% - 50% +5 D. Local match 50.1% - 60% +7 E. Local match 60.1% - or more +9 Total Points Possible: 9 (10%) Score: Total Score: 1Not used to score Transportation Alternatives Program projects 2Lower-income neighborhoods are defined as being at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) by block group. Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimate (2012-2016) 29 | P a g e MPO Project Selection - STBG Swap In the spring of 2019 the MPO Urbanized Area Policy Board approved apportionments of the regional Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program funds through FY2024. The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds were last apportioned in 2015 and programmed from FY2021 through FY 2024. At their May 2020 meeting the MPO Urbanized Area Policy Board voted to “opt out” of the available federal-aid-swap offered by the Iowa DOT. This program would allow federal dollars to be swapped for state funding. Due to this decision, all MPO funded projects will continue to follow the federal-aid project development process. The regional STBG and TAP funds apportioned by the MPO Urbanized Area Policy Board are federal funds allocated to the MPO by the Iowa Department of Transportation. The MPO programs a minimum of four years of regional STBG and TAP funds following a grant application and public input process. 30 | P a g e Fiscal constraint of the TIP Operations and Maintenance To ensure the entities that comprise the MPO 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, MPOJC began tracking projects using cost estimates in Year of Expenditure to reflect inflated expenses when projects are postponed. In this way, the MPO TIP is fiscally constrained because cost estimates increase over time. The rate of inflation used is 4%. STBG and TAP Funds Allocated The following spreadsheets summarize the allocations of regional Surface Transportation Block Grant Program and Transportation Alternatives Program funds allocated to MPO communities by the MPO Urbanized Area Policy Board. The MPO Board uses Iowa DOT funding targets to apportion regional STBG and TAP funds. As funding targets are adjusted and the ‘final allocation’ of regional ST BG and TAP funds for current funding years are issued by Iowa DOT, the running total of funds granted to the MPO are adjusted. For example, if the final allocation of STBG funds issued by Iowa DOT was larger than the total amount of funding allocation, a surplus of funds is 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 MPO TIP the regional STBG and TAP funds allocated by the MPO Board are always equal to or less than the funding targets issued by Iowa DOT. In this way, the MPO TIP is fiscally constrained for project funding under the control of the MPO Board. For Iowa DOT and earmark projects, the MPO TIP includes only those projects programmed by Iowa DOT that have been allocated federal funds. In this way, the MPO TIP is fiscally constrained for other federal aid projects that occur within the MPO transportation planning boundary. Forecasts of Available Revenue Each year prior to development of the Iowa DOT’s Five‐Year Program and the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program both state and federal revenue forecasts are completed to determine the amount of funding available for programming. These forecasts are a critical component in the development of the Five‐Year Program and as such are reviewed with the Iowa Transportation Commission. The primary sources of state funding to the DOT are the Primary Road Fund and TIME-21 Fund. These state funds are used for the operation, maintenance and construction of the Primary Road System. The amount of funding available for operations and 31 | P a g e maintenance are determined by legislative appropriations. Additional funding is set aside for statewide activities including engineering costs. The remaining funding is available for right of way and construction activities associated with the highway program. Along with the state funds, the highway program utilizes a portion of the federal funds that are allocated to the state. A federal funding forecast is prepared each year based on the latest apportionment information available. This forecast includes the various federal programs and identifies which funds are allocated to the Iowa DOT for programming and which funds are directed to locals through the MPO/RPA planning process, Highway Bridge Program and various grant programs. Implementation of a federal aid swap will increase the amount of federal funds that are utilized by the Iowa DOT. For more information regarding Iowa DOT projects programmed in the MPOJC FY2020-2023 TIP, please refer to the Iowa DOT’s Office of Program Management’s Five-Year Program webpage: https://iowadot.gov/program_management/five‐year‐program 32 | P a g e 2021 2022 2023 2024 City Operations CORALVILLE $179,241 $186,411 $193,867 $201,622 IOWA CITY $857,218 $891,507 $927,167 $964,254 NORTH LIBERTY $67,440 $70,138 $72,943 $75,861 TIFFIN $17,411 $18,107 $18,832 $19,585 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS $14,043 $14,605 $15,189 $15,796 Subtotal $1,135,353 $1,180,767 $1,227,998 $1,277,118 City Maintenance CORALVILLE $483,806 $503,158 $523,285 $544,216 IOWA CITY $4,975,887 $5,174,922 $5,381,919 $5,597,196 NORTH LIBERTY $264,280 $274,851 $285,845 $297,279 TIFFIN $35,442 $36,860 $38,334 $39,867 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS $0 $0 $0 $0 Subtotal $5,759,415 $5,989,792 $6,229,383 $6,478,559 Total Operations and Maintenance $6,894,768 $7,170,559 $7,457,381 $7,755,676 2021 2022 2023 2024 MPOJC $1,798,379 $1,856,556 $1,916,264 $1,974,951 2021 2022 2023 2024 CORALVILLE $17,125,251 $17,810,261 $18,522,671 $19,263,578 IOWA CITY $23,812,103 $24,764,587 $25,755,171 $26,785,377 NORTH LIBERTY $12,810,611 $13,323,035 $13,855,957 $14,410,195 TIFFIN $2,092,547 $2,176,249 $2,263,299 $2,353,831 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS $273,894 $284,850 $296,244 $308,094 Total $56,114,406 $58,358,982 $60,693,342 $63,121,075 Summary of Operations and Maintenance Costs-MPOJC* Summary of Non-Federal-aid Revenues-MPOJC* Estimated Iowa DOT Operations and Maintenance Costs-MPOJC* 33 | P a g e 34 | P a g e Federal Fiscal Year FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 STBG Funding Target $2,963,000 $2,963,000 $2,963,000 $2,963,000 STBG TAP Flex Target $0 $0 $0 $0 Carry-Over from prior year $5,017,541 ($1,461,479)$771,521 $884,521 Projects Sub-total $7,980,541 $1,501,521 $3,734,521 $3,847,521 Project total ($1,433,120) Regional STBG Aid ($1,011,360) Project total ($9,152,000) Regional STBG Aid ($3,608,800) Project total ($3,517,280) Regional STBG Aid ($930,000) Project total ($2,872,480) Regional STBG Aid ($1,315,860) Project total ($1,518,400) Regional STBG Aid ($730,000) Project total ($6,697,600) Regional STBG Aid ($2,576,000) Project total ($2,971,280) Regional STBG Aid ($1,650,000) Project total ($5,490,160) Regional STBG Aid ($1,200,000) Project total ($13,780,000) Regional STBG Aid ($3,750,000) ($1,461,479)$771,521 $884,521 $97,521 Federal Fiscal Year FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 Iowa TAP Funding Target $151,819 $152,000 $152,000 $152,000 Iowa TAP Flex Funding Target $472,224 $116,000 $116,000 $116,000 Iowa TAP Flex transferred to STBG $0 $0 $0 $0 Carry-Over from prior year $602,667 $72,993 $128,993 $396,993 Projects Sub-total $1,226,710 $340,993 $396,993 $664,993 Project total ($228,800) Regional TAP ($102,000) Project total ($924,560) Regional TAP ($613,717) Project total ($569,920) Regional TAP ($438,000) Project total ($501,280) Regional TAP ($212,000) Project total ($1,125,280) Regional TAP ($648,118) $72,993 $128,993 $396,993 $16,875 #33923, Iowa City, IWV Road Improvements: Hebl Avenue to Hwy 218 #33925, Tiffin, Clear Creek Trail: Phase 6 #33926, Coralville, Iowa River Trail segment Running total per year regional TAP #38309, University Heights, Melrose Avenue Complete Streets #38310, North Liberty, Ranshaw Way: Zeller Street to Hawkeye Drive Running total per year regional STBG Iowa Transportation Alternative Program Summary of costs and federal aid #39149, Iowa City, Hwy 6 Trail: Fairmeadows Boulevard to Heinz Road #39150, Coralville, Clear Creek Trail: Hwy 6 to Tom Harkin Trailhead #45234, North Liberty, North Liberty Road Trail Regional Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Summary of costs and federal aid #39151, Coralville, 5th Street: west of 12th Avenue through 20th Avenue intersection #39152, Tiffin, North Park Road: Hwy 6 north 2,000 feet #45232, Iowa City, Dodge Street Improvement Project #36668, Iowa City, Benton Street: Mormon Trek Boulevard to Greenwood Drive #25398, Iowa City, Burlington Street: Capitol Street to Riverside Drive #33922, Iowa City, American Legion Rd reconstruction: Scott Boulevard to Taft Avenue 35 | P a g e Federal Funding By Program and Year TRANSIT REVENUE AND OPERATING COSTS (FY2021-2024) Iowa City Transit 2021 2022 2023 2024 State Transit Assistance 516,813$ 537,486$ 558,985$ 581,344$ Urbanized Area Formula (5307)1,822,204$ 1,895,092$ 1,970,896$ 2,049,732$ Special Needs Formula (5310)233,124$ 242,449$ 252,147$ 262,233$ Local Tax/Transit Levy 4,042,021$ 4,203,702$ 4,371,850$ 4,546,724$ Fare Revenue 1,465,999$ 1,524,639$ 1,585,624$ 1,649,049$ Contracts/Other 1,548,476$ 1,610,415$ 1,674,831$ 1,741,825$ Total Revenue 9,628,637$ 10,013,783$ 10,414,334$ 10,830,907$ Total Operating 8,350,426$ 8,684,443$ 9,031,821$ 9,393,093$ Coralville Transit 2021 2022 2023 2024 State Transit Assistance 283,235$ 294,564$ 306,347$ 318,601$ Urbanized Area Formula (5307)470,333$ 489,146$ 508,712$ 529,061$ Special Needs Formula (5310)63,889$ 66,445$ 69,102$ 71,866$ Local Tax/Transit Levy 560,166$ 582,573$ 605,876$ 630,111$ Fare Revenue 452,089$ 470,173$ 488,979$ 508,539$ Contracts/Other 237,572$ 247,075$ 256,958$ 267,236$ Total Revenue 2,067,284$ 2,149,975$ 2,235,974$ 2,325,413$ Total Operating 2,002,040$ 2,082,122$ 2,165,406$ 2,252,023$ University of Iowa Cambus 2021 2022 2023 2024 State Transit Assistance 750,359$ 780,373$ 811,588$ 844,052$ Urbanized Area Formula (5307)678,610$ 705,754$ 733,985$ 763,343$ Special Needs Formula (5310)315,941$ 328,579$ 341,722$ 355,391$ Local Tax/Transit Levy 2,602,243$ 2,706,333$ 2,814,586$ 2,927,169$ Fare Revenue -$ -$ -$ -$ Contracts/Other 29,406$ 30,582$ 31,806$ 33,078$ Total Revenue 4,377,559$ 4,552,661$ 4,734,768$ 4,924,158$ Total Operating 4,077,988$ 4,241,108$ 4,410,752$ 4,587,182$ 4% increase/year 36 | P a g e FTA Financial Analysis 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 1. Farebox revenue trends Coralville Transit: The average passenger fare increased by 3.5% between FY2018 and FY2019 to $0.89. The average fare is expected to follow a similar trend and remain at this level or increase slightly during the period FY2021-2024. Ridership decreased by just over 4% between FY2018 and FY2019. Ridership has decreased in each of the last six years since peaking in FY2013. Low fuel prices, area road construction detours, and alternative transportation options may contribute to the decrease in ridership. Quarterly numbers indicate that ridership will continue to decrease again in FY2020. Iowa City Transit: The average passenger fare remained at $.79 from FY2018 to FY2019. The average fare is expected to remain at this level or increase slightly during the period FY2021-2024. Ridership decreased by less than 1% in FY2019. As with Coralville Transit; low fuel prices, area road construction detours, and alternative transportation options may have contributed to the decrease in ridership. Iowa City Transit’s Ridership is expected to decrease again in FY2020, continuing the downward trend in ridership of the past six years. University of Iowa Cambus: University of Iowa Cambus operates a no-fare system so revenue from the farebox is not a factor. Ridership decreased by over 6% in FY2019 due to cut backs in service and alternative transportation options. Ridership is expected to continue to decline in FY2020. 2. Non-farebox revenue trends Coralville Transit: Coralville Transit saw an increase of 11% in FTA operating funding in FY2020. The apportionment of 5307 FTA funding is based on an approved MPOJC formula. Coralville Transit’s increase in funding coincides with their increase in locally determined income. Coralville Transit expects funding levels to remain similar or increase slightly in FY2021-FY2024. State Transit Assistance increased by about 2.5% from FY2020-FY2021. Funding levels are expected to decrease for the period FY2021-2024. 37 | P a g e Local tax/transit levy revenue will continue to provide about 28% of Coralville Transit’s operating funding during the period FY2021-2024. Iowa City Transit: Iowa City Transit saw an increase of about 10% in FTA operating funding in FY2020. The apportionment of 5307 FTA funding is based on an approved MPOJC formula. Iowa City Transit expects funding levels to remain similar to the FY20 funding amount in FY2021-FY2024. State Transit Assistance increased by about 3.5% from FY2020-FY2021. This funding level is expected to decrease for the period FY2021- 2024. The local transit levy revenue will continue to provide about 48% of Iowa City Transit’s operating funding during the period FY2021-2024. University of Iowa Cambus: University of Iowa Cambus experienced an increase of about 9% in FTA operating funding in FY2020. The apportionment of 5307 FTA funding is based on an approved MPOJC formula. University of Iowa Cambus expects FTA funding levels to remain similar to the FY20 funding amount in FY2021-FY2024. State Transit Assistance increased by about 2.4% from FY2020-FY2021. Slight decreases are expected for the period FY2021-2024. About 64% of Cambus funding comes from student fees that are 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 and University of Iowa Cambus all experienced increases in their operating costs from FY2018 to FY2019. Coralville Transit and Iowa City Transit each increased by about 6% while the Cambus operating budget increased by about 3%. The increases are attributed to rising wages and benefits. Operating costs are expected to remain steady or increase slightly for all three systems during the FY2021- 2024 period. 4. Cost effectiveness trends Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, University of Iowa Cambus: Between FY2018 and FY2019 as measured by cost per mile, Coralville Transit increased by 7% from $7.01 to $7.51; Iowa City Transit cost per mile increased by 14% from $6.93 to $7.92; and University of Iowa Cambus’ increase by 7% from $4.73 to $5.05. The cost per hour for Coralville Transit increased from $84.79 to $90.80; Iowa City Transit’s cost per hour increased from $98.57 to $103.15; and University of Iowa Cambus cost per hour increased from $45.94 to $49.18. The cost per ride on Coralville Transit increased slightly from $3.00 in FY2018 to $3.31 in FY2019. Iowa City Transit increased from $3.55 to $3.74, and University of Iowa Cambus increased from $.82 to $1.02. All of the above trends vary from year to year depending on fluctuations in ridership and operating costs. Significant changes are expected during the period FY2021-2024 due to 38 | P a g e the Coronavirus pandemic. However, as measured by these performance factors, Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and UI Cambus remain three of the most efficient transit systems in the state of Iowa along with Ames CyRide. 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 FY2021-2024 MPOJC Transportation Improvement Program. Local funding support is expected to continue. FTA Small Transit Intensive Communities program funding will enhance federal funding of each system. Iowa City Transit and Coralville Transit will continue to see additional revenue enhancement due to their intermodal transportation facilities. CARES Act funding The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. As part of the CARES Act, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) allocated $25 billion to recipients of urbanized area (Section 5307 funding) and rural area formula funds, with $22.7 billion for large and small urban areas. The State of Iowa received $35,898,003 in CARES Act funding which included $8,331,763 for the Iowa City Urbanized Area to be apportioned to Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit, and University of Iowa Cambus for operating expenses incurred beginning on January 20, 2020. The CARES Act apportionment was approved by the MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board on May 27, 2020. Iowa City Transit: $5,109,870 Coralville Transit: $1,318,918 University of Iowa Cambus: $1,902,975 Eligible expenses will be used to maintain current transit services as well as pay for administrative leave for transit personnel due to reduced operations. 39 | P a g e Performance Based Planning Highway Safety Improvement Program (PM I) Rather than setting its own safety targets, MPOJC has chosen to support the Iowa DOT’s safety targets as published in the most recent Iowa Highway Safety Improvement Program Annual Report. The MPO supports those targets by reviewing and programming all Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) projects within the MPO boundary that are included in the DOT’s Transportation Improvement Program. Any Iowa DOT sponsored HSIP projects within the MPO area were selected based on the strategies included in the Strategic Highway Safety Plan and safety performance measures and were approved by the Iowa Transportation Commission. The Iowa DOT conferred with numerous stakeholder groups, including MPOJC, as part of its target setting process. Working in partnership with local agencies, Iowa DOT safety investments were identified and programmed which will construct effective countermeasures to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The Iowa DOT projects chosen for HSIP investment are based on crash history, roadway characteristics, and the existence of infrastructure countermeasure that can address the types of crashes present. The Iowa DOT continues to utilize a systemic safety improvement process rather than relying on “hot spot” safety improvements. Pavement and Bridge (PM II) Rather than setting its own pavement and bridge targets, MPOJC has chosen to support the Iowa DOT’s pavement and bridge targets as submitted in the most recent baseline period performance report. The MPO supports those targets by reviewing and programming all Interstate and National Highway System projects within the MPO boundary that are included in the DOT’s Transportation Improvement Program. Any Iowa DOT sponsored pavement and bridge projects within the MPO area were determined in alignment with the Iowa Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) and the pavement and bridge performance measures. The TAMP connects Iowa in Motion 2045 and system/modal plans to Iowa DOT’s Five‐Year Program and the STIP. Iowa in Motion 2045 defines a vision for the transportation system over the next 20 years, while the Five‐Year Program and STIP identify specific investments over the next four to five years. The TAMP has a 10‐year planning horizon and helps ensure that investments in the Five‐Year Program and STIP are consistent with Iowa DOT’s longer‐term vision. Starting in 2019, the TAMP also integrated the pavement and bridge performance targets. The Iowa DOT conferred with numerous stakeholder groups, including MPOJC and local owners of NHS assets, as part of its target setting process. The methodology used to set targets used current and historical data on condition and funding to forecast future condition. Asset management focuses on performing the right treatment at the right time to optimize investments and outcomes. Management systems are utilized to predict bridge and pavement needs and help 40 | P a g e determine the amount of funding needed for stewardship of the system. The TAMP discusses the major investment categories that the Iowa DOT Commission allocates funding through. Once the Iowa DOT Commission approves the funding for these categories, Iowa DOT recommends the allocation of the funds to specific projects using the processes described in the TAMP. Pavement and bridge projects are programmed to help meet the desired program outcomes documented in the TAMP. System and Freight Reliability (PM III) Rather than setting its own system and freight reliability targets, MPOJC has chosen to support the Iowa DOT’s system and freight reliability targets as submitted in the most recent baseline period performance report. The MPO supports those targets by reviewing and programming all Interstate and National Highway System projects within the MPO boundary that are included in the DOT’s Transportation Improvement Program. The Iowa DOT conferred with numerous stakeholder groups, including MPOJC, as part of its target setting process. Variability within the existing travel time dataset was used to forecast future condition. Projects focused on improving pavement and bridge condition also often help improve system reliability and freight movement. Additional projects focused specifically on improving these areas of system performance are developed in alignment with the target‐setting process for related performance measures, and the freight improvement strategies and freight investment plan included in the State Freight Plan. This plan includes a detailed analysis and prioritization of freight bottlenecks, which are locations that should be considered for further study and possibly for future improvements. The process also involved extensive input from State, MPO, RPA, and industry representatives. State projects identified in the freight investment plan and programmed in the STIP were highly‐ranked freight bottlenecks. Transit Asset Management Performance Based Planning Public transit capital projects included in the STIP align with the transit asset management (TAM) planning and target setting processes undertaken by the Iowa DOT, transit agencies, and MPOs. The Iowa DOT establishes a group TAM plan and group targets for all small urban and rural providers while large urban providers establish their own TAM plans and targets. Investments are made in alignment with TAM plans with the intent of keeping the state’s public transit vehicles and facilities in a state of good repair and meeting transit asset management targets. The Iowa DOT allocates funding for transit rollingstock in accordance with the Public Transit Management System process. In addition, the Iowa DOT awards public transit infrastructure grants in accordance with the project priorities established in Iowa Code chapter 924. Additional state and federal funding sources that can be used by transit agencies for vehicle and facility improvements are outlined in the funding chapter of the Transit Manager’s Handbook. Individual transit agencies determine the use of these sources for capital and operating expenses based on their local needs. As part of the development of the TAM Plan, Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit, and University of Iowa Cambus established performance measure targets for rolling stock, equipment, and facilities. The targets used “useful life” and “condition” benchmarks to measure performance annually. The performance targets included: 41 | P a g e • Equipment (non-revenue service vehicles over $50,000 in acquisition value) State of Good Repair Target - Percentage of Vehicles (maintenance trucks/maintenance equipment) that have met or exceeded their Useful Life Benchmark. • Facilities State of Good Repair Target with an asset class rated below 3.0 (5 being excellent) on the TERM (Transit Economic Requirements Model) Scale. • Rolling Stock State of Good Repair Target - Percentage of Revenue Vehicles within a particular asset class that have met or exceeded their Usef ul Life Benchmark. • Infrastructure Is not applicable. MPOJC adopted the local transit agency performance targets at the September 2017 Urbanized Area Policy Board meeting. MPOJC will be required to reflect the adopted performance measures and targets in all Long-Range Transportation Plans and Transportation Improvement Programs and report on progress toward those targets. The Urbanized Area Policy Board assures that the MPO will work cooperatively with the State of Iowa and the respective targets for regional transit asset management and will work cooperatively with Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit, and University of Iowa Cambus to support the local fixed route systems’ respective targets through the comprehensive, continuing and cooperative metropolitan transportation planning process, including activities related to collection of data, tracking, and reporting toward attainment of critical outcomes in the Iowa City Metropolitan Planning Area.