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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.15.23 UAPB Agenda PacketMEETING NOTICE MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board Wednesday November 15, 2023 – 4:30 PM City of Iowa City – Council Chambers 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA AGENDA 1.Call to Order A.Recognize alternates B.Consider approval of meeting minutes C.Set next Board meeting date, time and location (January 31st, Iowa City City Hall) 2.Public Discussion of any item not on the agenda* 3.Administration A.Confirm entities that will nominate Johnson County representatives to the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) Board of Directors B.Appoint a nominating committee for Calendar Year 2024 Urbanized Area Policy Board officers C.Preliminary discussion of the FY25 MPOJC Budget 4.Transportation Planning A.Public Hearing and consideration of amendments to the FY24-27 MPOJC Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 1.Public Hearing 2.Consider of amendments to the FY24-27 MPOJC Transportation Improvement Program a.Iowa DOT – Adding Bridge Investment Program (BIP) funding for the Burlington Street / Highway 1 bridge improvements project b.Iowa DOT – Adjusting funding amounts for the I-380 project from north of Forevergreen Road to north of Swan Lake Road c.Coralville & University of Iowa – Adding Iowa DOT shortfall funding for two light-duty transit buses d.University of Iowa – Adjusting funding amounts and project description for a maintenance facility expansion project B.Consider a Resolution for the City of Tiffin’s Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program grant application C.Consider approval of safety targets and performance measures for the MPO as required by the Federal Highway Administration D.Update on the CRANDIC Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study E.Update on the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant status 5.Other Business A.Update on 380 Express funding – ECICOG Press Release B.Update on the final Severson Charity Challenge 6.Adjournment To request disability-related accommodations or language interpretation, please contact MPOJC staff at 319-356-5230 or kent-ralston@iowa-city.org 48 hours prior to the meeting. MINUTES DRAFT MPOJC URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2023 – 4:30 P.M. CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3 QUAIL CREEK CIRCLE, NORTH LIBERTY, IA MEMBERS PRESENT: Coralville: Laurie Goodrich, Meghann Foster Iowa City: Laura Bergus, John Thomas, Pauline Taylor, Shawn Harmsen Johnson County: Lisa Green-Douglass, Jon Green North Liberty: Brian Wayson, Chris Hoffman University Heights: Stepheny Gahn University of Iowa: Greg Schmitt Tiffin: Steve Berner STAFF PRESENT: Kent Ralston, Emily Bothell, Hannah Neel, Tunazzina Binte Alam OTHERS PRESENT: Cathy Cutler, Erek Sittig, Matthew Burkey 1.CALL TO ORDER Thomas called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. The meeting was held in the City of North Liberty Council Chambers in North Liberty, Iowa. a.Recognize alternates Ralston recognized Stepheny Gahn as an alternate for Louise From and Lisa Green- Douglass as an alternate for Rod Sullivan. b.Consider approval of meeting minutes Berner moved to approve, and Bergus seconded. The motion carried unanimously. c.Set next Board meeting date, time, and location Tentatively scheduled for September 20th, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. 2.PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA None. 3.ADMINISTRATION a.Consider approval of a method for apportionment of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) section 5307 Transit Operating funds for Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit, and University of Iowa Cambus Ralston explained that the MPO is the designated recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 annual transit funds, and small transit-intensive community funding. Those funds are distributed to the University of Iowa Cambus, City of Coralville Transit, and Iowa City Transit. The funds are used for transit operating and capital expenses. The allocations for FY22 slightly exceeded $4.5 million dollars. Ralston stated that for over 10 years the MPO has used the same formula to distribute the funds, which is based on prior year transit statistics. The criteria are 25% operating and MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board Minutes _________________ Page 2 maintenance costs, 25% locally determined income, 25% revenue miles, and 25% fare revenue. Iowa City Transit requested a review of the formula as they will go fare-free starting August 1st. In addition, the University of Iowa Cambus system does not charge a fare and has never received credit for the fare revenue portion of the formula. Ralston said that although the percentage/allocation to each of the transit agencies has fluctuated over time, a review of past allocations shows that year-over-year changes are small. After discussions with the transit managers, the consensus was to adopt a fixed percentage-based allocation (starting with FY23 allocations and extending through FY27), based on a historic average, and to review those percentages if/when there are major changes to any system. The proposed fixed percentages to apportion FTA Section 5307 funding is as follows: Coralville Transit at 16.1%, Iowa City Transit at 60.5%, and the University of Iowa Cambus at 23.4%. Staff is requesting approval of the proposed fixed- percentage allocation method until further notice. Wayson moved to approve and Green seconded. The motion carried unanimously. 4.TRANSPORTATION PLANNING a.Consider approval of amendments to the adopted MPOJC 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan Bothell reminded the Board that at their March meeting, the Board approved the allocation of $9.3 million dollars in Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funding. The approval was contingent upon an amendment to the MPO’s 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan to include Coralville’s Dubuque Street Northeast and Forevergreen Road project which received $675,000 in funding. Any project receiving funding must be in the Plan. The City of Coralville recommended the following amendments to add their project while keeping the road and bridge project list fiscally constrained: 1) remove the Oakdale Boulevard extension project - a 0.6-mile extension west of Jones Boulevard. The total project cost is $2,465,000 and Coralville is constructing the project this summer with local funds; 2) Move the new Heartland Drive and Highway 6 intersection project to the 2022- 2030 illustrative project list. The total project cost is $1,400,000; and 3) add the Dubuque Street Northeast and Forevergreen Road roundabout project to the 2022-2030 fiscally constrained road and bridge project list. The total project cost is $2,645,000. Bothell explained that the MPO published a 30-day public comment period for the proposed amendments in the local media and notified interested parties. The public was also invited to discuss the amendments in person. To date, the MPO has not received any public comments on this item. Staff is requesting the Policy Board consider approval of the proposed amendments. Green moved to approve, and Hoffman seconded. The motion carried unanimously. b.Public Hearing and consideration of resolutions of adoption and certification for the FY24- 27 MPOJC Transportation Improvement Program i.Staff Presentation Neel presented the FY24-27 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Board’s approval. The TIP is the programming document for all surface transportation projects that receive state or federal funds. This includes projects for street and MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board Minutes _________________ Page 3 highway, transit, rail, bike, and pedestrian projects in the Iowa City urbanized area. The MPO submits the TIP to the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) annually for documentation of projects using state and federal funds. To utilize these funds, projects must be in the TIP with an accurate scope and funding source. Neel reminded the Board of their approval of the draft TIP at their May meeting, which included the draft project list and the transit apportionment amounts. The transit apportionment was approved at the Board’s January meeting. The MPOJC received $4,600,000 in FY22 Federal Transit Association (FTA) 5307 operating assistance funds. The TIP also includes three new projects receiving Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program funding. These projects are programmed in FY27; and include Coralville’s Dubuque Street and Forevergreen Road roundabout project, North Liberty’s South Dubuque Street Reconstruction Phase 2 project, and University Heights’ Sunset Street and Melrose Avenue Project. Neel explained that since the draft TIP was approved in May, a few changes have been made. Coralville and North Liberty requested the Forevergreen Road extension project be included as the communities received federally earmarked funds in the amount of $2,500,000. The total project cost is estimated to be $18,000,000. In addition, the Iowa DOT requested a few nonsubstantive changes which have been addressed. All Iowa DOT projects in the area are included in the TIP. All local projects will continue to be completed according to federal guidelines as they have been. Neel stated the MPO published a 30-day public hearing notice in the Gazette and Press-Citizen and notified interested parties. The MPO did not receive any public comments regarding the TIP. Staff is requesting approval of the final FY24-27 TIP. ii.Public Hearing Thomas opened the public hearing and there were no members of the public present for the public hearing. He then closed the public hearing. iii.Consider a resolution adopting the FY24-27 Transportation Improvement Program for the Iowa City Urbanized Area and authorizing the MPO Chairperson to sign associated documents contained therein. Bergus moved to approve, and Goodrich seconded. The motion carried unanimously. iv.Consider a resolution certifying compliance with federal requirements for conducting the urban transportation planning process in the Iowa City Urbanized Area Berner moved to approve, and Green seconded. The motion carried unanimously. c.Update on CRANDIC Bus Rapid Transit Study from MPO Staff Ralston reminded the Board of the three previous passenger-rail studies completed for the CRANDIC corridor. Last fall the Board gave staff direction to complete a bus rapid transit study in the same corridor. Since that time, Ralston has worked with the Board’s respective entities to fund the study and unfortunately, a consensus had not yet been reached. Ralston noted he had a meeting scheduled for July 18th to further discuss the funding with representatives from Iowa City, Coralville, Johnson County, North Liberty, and the University of Iowa. MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board Minutes _________________ Page 4 Bergus asked which entities Ralston approached for funding. Ralston stated that he contacted the same five entities that helped fund the passenger- rail studies: Iowa City, North Liberty, Coralville, Johnson County, and the University of Iowa. The study is $250,000 and is about the same cost as the three previous passenger- rail studies. A reputable consultant replied to the request for proposals. Wayson asked if the consultant would be able to complete an engineering assessment of the project to see if it is technically feasible. Ralston said he thought that the consultants could do that if there was a point where the current study could not be funded. Green-Douglass asked if this study was for a rail becoming a pathway for bus instead. Ralston indicated that was correct. Green-Douglass then asked how many studies the MPO would fund because they received a lot of information from the previous studies even though it is a different mode of transportation. Ralston replied that there is some overlap and the selected consultant acknowledged that with their proposal. That said, this study is necessary because one of the three transit agencies would likely absorb this new service. The three transit agencies were asked to review the Request for Proposals to ensure the consultant would provide the necessary information for the service. Green-Douglass asked which three transit agencies the area has. Ralston explained that they are Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and the University of Iowa Cambus. Bergus asked what would happen if there was not a consensus reached to fund the proposal. Ralston stated that the Policy Board asked the MPO to complete this project and if there is this much difficulty in funding the project, he wondered how that would translate when/if this project were to be implemented. He believes a consensus could be reached on July 18th and that there has been some discussion regarding the use of MPO reserve funds to help fund the study. His reservation with that approach is other communities (Swisher, Shueyville, University Heights) pay into the organization and they would not be approving the use of the reserve funds and also would not directly benefit from the service. Green-Douglass asked what the endpoints of this are. Up to Swisher or beyond? Ralston replied that the study would evaluate the corridor from Penn Street in North Liberty to Burlington Street in Iowa City. Ralston further stated that it is unprecedented to use MPO reserve funds for a study. MPO reserve funds help to keep community assessments down or flat. Bergus stated that if this is a priority of the Board, she would like to find a consensus. She said Iowa City and the County are on board and then asked North Liberty and Coralville where they stood. Thomas asked if the study would include an analysis of how the system would impact land use at transit stations. Ralston said that is included in the Request for Proposals, but it is difficult to quantify. Thomas further elaborated and said part of the reason he asked is that if we are going to be asking for millions of dollars to implement, having an understanding of what potential value the system will have at the stations might help communities jump on board. MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board Minutes _________________ Page 5 Green asked Ralston if he said the excess reserve funds were approximately $200,000. Ralston said the MPO has approximately $500,000 in reserves but keeps approximately 35% of the MPO’s budget as savings. Ralston clarified that he asked five entities for $50,000 each, for a total of $250,000. He further said that it may be feasible for each of the five entities to pay $25,000 and the rest coming from MPO reserves. Green stated that given the Rural Policy Board meets annually in January and would not have an opportunity to vote on using the reserves, he would like to see less than $125,000 used for this project. He would support up to $100,000 from reserves. Green-Douglass had a question about the study going as far north to Penn Street. Was the decision to stop at Penn Street based on the parking lot or was there another factor in that decision? Ralston stated that the corridor is approximate. The proposal stated it would be roughly from Penn Street to Burlington Street. If the consultant identifies an opportunity to continue further north or south, we will rely on them to share that finding. Bergus asked Board members their thoughts on giving Ralston some direction regarding the reserve funding. She then stated that the question is whether this is viable. The concept of moving people is a problem that needs to be solved. Hoffman asked when the last time was that the MPO used the reserve funds. Ralston replied that they have never been used for a special study to his knowledge, which makes this unprecedented and may increase community assessments in the future. Hoffman stated that historically, North Liberty has not been in support of the studies and has not contributed financially. That said, North Liberty is now supportive of this study but is concerned about the funding percentage that has been asked of them. Ralston asked for and received a consensus to use MPOJC reserve funds up to $125,000 for the bus rapid transit study. 5.Other Business Ralston updated the Board on the Urbanized Area Boundary update. The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) contacted Ralston about the boundary as it is typically updated with every decennial census. The boundary is used for statistical analyses and other functions such as the way streets are federally classified. Ralston indicated he would work with respective Staff to update and approve the boundary changes and ask that the Board chair sign off on those changes. Lastly, Ralston mentioned that the Iowa Department of Transportation was holding a ribbon cutting for the Interstate 80/380 interchange on August 25th at 10:00 AM. All are invited to attend. 6.ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Bergus; Green-Douglass seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:18 PM. Date: November 8, 2023 To: Urbanized Area Policy Board From: Kent Ralston, Executive Director Re: Agenda Item #3(A): Confirm entities that will nominate Johnson County representatives to the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) Board of Directors You may recall that the MPOJC Bylaws stipulating how appointments are made to the ECICOG Board of Directors were revised and approved in 2020. Per the revised Bylaws, each January the Johnson County Board of Supervisors appoints one elected official representative and one citizen representative to the ECICOG Board, and the Urbanized Area Policy Board appoints two elected official representatives to the ECICOG Board according to the following process: A.One elected official seat and one citizen representative will be designated by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. The 2024 representatives are to be designated by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. B.One elected official seat will be filled by the four largest municipalities by population which will alternate annually. The 2024 representative is to be designated by North Liberty. C.One elected official seat will be filled by the remaining municipalities which will alternate annually. The 2024 representative is to be designated by Oxford. I intend to contact Johnson County, North Liberty, and Oxford and request that they designate representatives to the ECICOG Board of Directors. The designees will be recognized by the MPOJC Policy Board at our January meeting. I will also ask each entity to designate alternates and encourage them to send alternates to ECICOG Board meetings when the designee cannot attend. I will be available at your November 15th meeting to answer any questions you may have. Date: November 8, 2023 To: Urbanized Area Policy Board From: Kent Ralston; Executive Director Re: Agenda Item #3(B): Appoint nominating committee for calendar year 2024 Urbanized Area Policy Board officers At your January meeting, you will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the calendar year 2024 Urbanized Area Policy Board. The Chairperson is responsible for presiding over all meetings of the Board. The Chairperson and/or Director are also responsible for signing contracts and other federally required documents. As Director, it has been my practice to discuss agenda items and major work program activities with the Chair prior to each Board meeting. The Vice Chairperson assumes the duties of the Chair when he/she is not available. Please consider appointing a three-person nominating committee to recommend a Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2024 Urbanized Area Policy Board – past practice has not included the Director in these discussions. The nominating committee will then report at the January meeting where the Chair and Vice-Chair will be elected. Currently the Chair is John Thomas (Iowa City, City Council) and the Vice-Chair is Louise From (Mayor, University Heights). Both the Chair and Vice-Chair have served in these roles for two years; there is a two-year maximum term for these posts. A list of past Board Chairpersons is attached for your reference. I will be available at your November 15th meeting to answer any questions you may have. MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board Chairpersons Year Chairperson Organization 2023 Thomas Iowa City 2022 Thomas Iowa City 2021 Donahue North Liberty 2020 Donahue North Liberty 2019 Berner Tiffin 2018 Berner Tiffin 2017 Mims Iowa City 2016 Mims Iowa City 2015 Gill Coralville 2014 Gill Coralville 2013 Neuzil Johnson County 2012 Kuhl North Liberty 2011 Kuhl North Liberty 2010 From University Heights 2009 From University Heights 2008 Ricketts University of Iowa 2007 Bailey Iowa City 2006 Bailey Iowa City 2005 Stutsman Johnson County 2004 Weihe Coralville 2003 Champion Iowa City 2002 Dorst North Liberty 2001 O’Donnell Iowa City 2000 Herwig Coralville 1999 Hippee North Liberty 1998 Stutsman Johnson County 1997 Lacina Johnson County 1996 Kubby Iowa City 1995 Axeen Coralville 1994 Novick Iowa City 1993 Ambrisco Iowa City 1992 Duffy Johnson County 1991 Courtney Iowa City 1990 Courtney Iowa City 1989 Schottelius University Heights 1988 Roberts North Liberty 1987 Ambrisco Iowa City 1986 Donnelly Johnson County 1985 Dvorsky Coralville 1984 Sehr Johnson County 1983 Balmer Iowa City 1982 Kattchee Coralville 1981 Kattchee Coralville Date: November 8, 2023 To: Urbanized Area Policy Board From: Kent Ralston, Executive Director Re: Agenda Item #3(C): Preliminary discussion of the FY25 MPOJC Budget Prior to the preparation of the MPO budget for your consideration in January, it has been my practice to discuss any proposed changes to the MPO scope of services or operations with the Board. Administratively MPOJC is part of the City of Iowa City and follows Iowa City budgeting procedures. Pages from the current year (FY24) budget are attached for reference. The focus and purpose of the MPO remains to: •Fulfill requirements necessary for local communities to receive state and federal transportation capital and operating funds. •Produce professional studies to support transportation-related decisions and capital project selection/funding. •Coordinate transit planning and transit reporting consistent with state and federal regulations for Iowa City Transit, Coralville Transit, and the University of Iowa Cambus system. •Assist local entities with review of development proposals and associated transportation planning. •To serve as a forum for other regional issues/discussions. Capital expenses for FY25 are expected to be very similar to recent years; including a replacement schedule for our traffic counting equipment, traffic model and traffic signal software maintenance, and mapping software maintenance. I am not proposing any changes to the level of MPO staffing for FY25 and anticipate an approximate 2.75% increase in the total MPO budget – primarily due to increases in staff salaries and health benefit costs. I anticipate using $280,000 of Iowa Department of Transportation ‘Planning Funds’ in FY25. This is an increase from $230,000 used in previous years as a result of increases provided by the new transportation legislation. This increase ensures an appropriate balance of funds per DOT guidelines and defrays local funding necessary for MPO operations. I also anticipate utilizing approximately $13,000 of internal reserves to ensure an appropriate balance of funds per internal guidelines and to stabilize local assessments. I will be available at your November 15th meeting to answer any questions you may have. The formal budget will be provided to the Board for consideration at your January meeting. MPOJC Budget FY24 – FY26 Expenditures FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 Budgeted Proposed Forecast1 Forecast1 Salaries and Benefits $690,212 $665,251 $685,209 $705,765 Technical and Professional Services & Maintenance, Travel and Education $70,387 $70,416 $72,528 $74,704 Operating Costs; including office supplies, traffic counting and mapping equipment/software $17,195 $10,195 $10,501 $10,816 Subtotal $777,794 $745,862 $768,238 $791,285 University of Iowa Student Interns2 $23,817 $23,817 $23,817 $23,817 TOTAL $801,611 $769,679 $792,055 $815,102 MPOJC is designated by the Governor of the State of Iowa as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Iowa City Urbanized Area. The MPOJC Transportation Planning Division must fulfill the state and federal requirements of the 3-C transportation planning process. This process is required of all urbanized areas to maintain eligibility for grant programs and transportation operations funds of the United States Department of Transportation and the Iowa Department of Transportation. The Administration Division consists of a half-time Executive Director, and a .2 FTE Administrative Secretary. The Administration Division provides oversight and support to the staff of MPOJC. The Executive Director supervises all MPOJC personnel, coordinates the budget process and the preparation of division work programs. As MPOJC staff also serve the City of Iowa City Neighborhood and Development Services Department, this budget reflects Iowa City specific funding for 0.5 FTE Administration and 1.0 FTE Transportation Planning for Iowa City duties. 1Forecasts assume a 3% increase 2Student interns are funded entirely by the University of Iowa Summary of FY24 Assessments Note: Figures do not include specific funding for Iowa City Neighborhood & Development Services, equivalent to 0.5 Administration Budget ($89,303) and 1.0 FTE Transportation Planning ($149,797). Urban Communities Iowa City $121,144 Johnson County $35,430 Coralville $36,132 North Liberty $33,155 Tiffin $7,305 University Heights $1,988 SubTotal $235,154 Rural Communities Solon $943 Lone Tree $424 Swisher $285 Oxford $226 Hills $270 Shueyville $228 SubTotal $2,375 Other Sources Iowa DOT $230,000 Carryover $50,000 University of Iowa $23,817 SubTotal $303,817 Total $541,346 MPOJC Assessment Explanation 1. Assessment for Rural entities is 1% of the overall MPO assessment. Rural Board communities utilize MPO planning services but are not eligible for MPO grant funds. 2. 0.5 FTE of Administration Division and 1.0 FTE of Transportation Planning Division are for Iowa City related functions and are not reflected in assessments to other communities. 3. This budget does not include East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) assessments. 4. Assessment figures may not reflect exact population percentages shown due to rounding. Date: November 8, 2023 To: Urbanized Area Policy Board From: Hannah Neel, Associate Transportation Planner Re: Agenda item #4(A): Public Hearing and consideration of amendments to the FY2024-2027 MPOJC Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the programming document for all surface transportation projects that receive state or federal funds, including street and highway, transit, rail, bicycle, and pedestrian projects in the Iowa City urbanized area. MPOJC submits the TIP annually to the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) to document the status of local transportation projects using state and federal funds. To utilize these funds, projects must be included in the TIP with an accurate scope and identified funding sources. To maintain accuracy of the TIP and to ensure proper programming of funding, the following amendments have been requested. 2.a. The Iowa DOT has requested an amendment to the adopted MPOJC FY2024-2027 TIP to include a new project in FY2024: the Burlington Street/Highway 1 Bridge Improvements project in Iowa City, Iowa (TPMS ID 54899). The project has been awarded $300,000 in earmarked Bridge Investment Program (BIP) funds through the Iowa DOT. Iowa City will provide a $300,000 local match for these funds. Iowa DOT is requesting this amendment to track the earmarked funds. 2.b. The Iowa DOT has requested an amendment to the adopted MPOJC FY2024-2027 TIP to update a project funding amount for the New Bridge/Grade and Pave/Traffic Signs on I-380 project on I-380 from north of Forevergreen Road to north of Swan Lake Road in Johnson County, Iowa. Iowa DOT is requesting this amendment due to project costs increasing by over 50% in FY2024. Current FY2024-2027 project funding amounts for the New Bridge/Grade and Pave/Traffic Signs on I-380 project on I-380 from north of Forevergreen Road to north of Swan Lake Road in Johnson County, Iowa (TPMS ID 48578). FY Total Federal Aid (NHPP) PRF 2024 $8,523,000 $7,670,700 $852,300 2025 $37,909,000 $34,118,100 $3,790,900 2026 $16,393,000 $14,753,700 $1,639,300 2027 $119,000 $107,100 $11,900 Total $62,944,000 $56,649,600 $6,294,400 New FY2024-2027 project funding amounts for the New Bridge/Grade and Pave/Traffic Signs on I-380 project on I-380 from north of Forevergreen Road to north of Swan Lake Road in Johnson County, Iowa (TPMS ID 48578). 2 FY Total Federal Aid (NHPP) PRF 2024 $13,000,000 $11,700,000 $1,300,000 2025 $37,909,000 $34,118,100 $3,790,900 2026 $16,393,000 $14,753,700 $1,639,300 2027 $119,000 $107,100 $11,900 Total $67,421,000 $60,678,900 $6,742,100 2.c. Coralville Transit and University of Iowa CAMBUS have requested amendments to the adopted MPOJC FY2024-2027 TIP to include two new projects in FY2024 to include funding for the capital replacement of a light duty bus in the Coralville Transit fleet and a light duty bus in the University of Iowa CAMBUS fleet. Iowa DOT Shortfall Funding for Coralville Transit Bus 10225 (TPMS ID 10904) Total: $53,437 Federal: $45,421 Local: $8,016 Iowa DOT Shortfall Funding for University of Iowa Cambus Bus 13 (TPMS ID 10903) Total: $38,109 Federal: $32,393 Local: $5,716 The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is offering shortfall funding assistance due to recent dramatic price increases for vehicle replacements. In order to receive this extra funding, it must be programmed in the FY 2024-2027 TIP. 2.d. The University of Iowa has requested an amendment to the adopted MPOJC FY2024-2027 TIP to update the project description and funding amount for the University of Iowa Transit facility project. Current FY2024 project description and funding amount: Expansion and upgrade (includes mechanical and hoists) of maintenance facility project in Iowa City, Iowa (TPMS ID 10611). Total: $7,000,000 Federal: $5,600,000 Local: $1,400,000 New FY2024 project description and funding amount: Modernize, expand, equip for battery electric buses, and upgrade (includes mechanical and hoists) of maintenance facility project in Iowa City, Iowa (TPMS ID 10611). Total: $13,000,000 Federal: $10,400,000 Local: $2,600,000 This amendment is being done, in part, in preparation of applying for future grant monies. Staff is requesting approval of the proposed amendments. The Transportation Technical Advisory Committee unanimously recommended approval of the proposed amendments at their November 7th meeting. I will be at your November 15th meeting to answer any questions you may have. Date: November 8, 2023 To: Urbanized Area Policy Board From: Emily Bothell, Sr. Associate Transportation Planner Re: Agenda item 4(B): Consider a Resolution for the City of Tiffin’s Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program grant application The Iowa Department of Transportation administers the Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) which is an initiative to fund transportation projects that reduce transportation-related congestion and air pollution. Tiffin is applying for ICCAP funding for the construction of a double- lane roundabout on North Park Road as shown in the attached exhibit. The full project will include the reconstruction of North Park Road from a two-lane section to a four-lane section with a median, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps, a 10’ wide shared-use path, a pedestrian underpass, and the roundabout at the entrance to Tiffin Elementary. As built today, Park Road is a two-lane collector street running parallel to Interstate 380 between Forevergreen Road and Kansas Avenue. To be eligible for funding, Tiffin must include a resolution from the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County confirming the project is consistent with the adopted Long-Range Transportation Plan. The proposed project will help achieve two strategies outlined in the MPOJC Long-Range Transportation Plan namely, 1) Supporting complete streets designs and 2) Improving the efficiency of the existing network for all modes of transportation. Based upon our evaluation of this project, staff recommends approving the enclosed resolution confirming conformance with the MPOJC Long-Range Transportation Plan. I will be at your November 15th meeting to answer any questions you may have. Prepared by: Emily Bothell, Senior Associate Transportation Planner, 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5250 RESOLUTION NO.___________ RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF TIFFIN’S NORTH PARK ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE MPOJC LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Transportation administers the Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP), the purpose of which is to fund improvements that reduce transportation- related congestion and air pollution; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin is applying for ICAAP funding for the construction of a double-lane roundabout; and WHEREAS, double-lane roundabouts can reduce overall vehicle emissions while also reducing the number and severity of crashes; WHEREAS, a requirement of the ICAAP application is a resolution declaring conformance with the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) Long-Range Transportation Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin’s application and proposed project conform with the MPOJC Long- Range Transportation Plan by minimizing adverse impacts on the environment caused by the transportation system, resolving safety issues related to transportation, and increasing the efficiency of the intersection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MPOJC URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD, THAT: 1. The Chairperson is authorized to sign the resolution declaring the City of Tiffin’s application for Iowa Clear Air Attainment Program funds is in conformance with the MPOJC Long-Range Transportation Plan. Passed and approved this ______ day of ______________, 2023, on a vote of _____ affirmative and _____ negative. ________________________________________ Chairperson ATTEST: ___________________________ Executive Director Date: November 8, 2023 To: Urbanized Area Policy Board From: Kent Ralston; Executive Director Re: Agenda Item #4(C): Consider approval of safety targets and performance measures for the MPO as required by the Federal Highway Administration As you may recall, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) now requires that MPO’s set targets for five safety performance measures as part of the Highway Safety Improvement Program and report them to the Iowa DOT by February 27th each year. For each measure, we will need to choose one of the following options: 1) support the State’s targets (below) by agreeing to plan and program projects so that they contribute to the accomplishment of the State’s target for each performance measure, or 2) set our own quantifiable target for each measure within our metropolitan area. While MPO targets will not be formally evaluated to measure annual progress toward meeting adopted targets, the Iowa DOT targets will be assessed by the FHWA. In either event, we are required to state how the annual projects programmed in our Transportation Improvement Program show progress towards meeting the adopted targets and provide similar information about how projects are satisfying the performance measures in our next required update to the Long Range Transportation Plan in 2027. Similar to past years, I recommend that we (again) adopt the State’s targets. If at any time we feel that creating our own local targets would provide an additional benefit, we will have an opportunity to do so each year. I have attached supporting information from the DOT for your reference. At their November 7th meeting the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee unanimously recommended approval of supporting the State’s targets. Please be prepared to consider this item. I will be at your November 15th meeting to answer any questions you may have. Date: November 8, 2023 To: Urbanized Area Policy Board From: Kent Ralston; Executive Director Re: Agenda Item #4(D): Update on the CRANDIC Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study This past spring the Board gave staff direction to move forward with a Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility study for the CRANDIC Railroad corridor between Iowa City and North Liberty. The goal of the study is to allow local stakeholders the opportunity to compare elements of the Passenger Rail Studies completed in July 2020 with elements of a completed Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility study including, but not limited to, economic and social benefits, ridership and revenue forec asts, service plans, infrastructure and equipment requirements, opinion of probable cost estimates, federal regulatory requirements, financial plan strategies, and governance. A contract for the work was awarded to Felsburg Holt & Ullevig (FSU) with Nels on Nygaard Associates in September and work should be complete by June 2024. The study is being funded with contributions of $100,000 from the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County, $55,000 from Johnson County, and $25,000 each from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, and the University of Iowa. I will be available at your November 15th meeting to answer any questions you may have. Date: To: From: Re: November 8, 2023 MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board Sarah Walz; Associate Transportation Planner Agenda Item #4(E) Update on the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant status In July, MPO staff submitted an application for the MPOJC urbanized area for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the SS4A discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. The grant would provide funding to produce a Safety Action Plan to reduce roadway deaths and serious injuries. The adoption of such a plan would in turn make the urbanized area eligible for demonstration and implementation grants through the same program. On Oct. 27, 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced its first round of grant awards. While the MPO’s application was not included in this first round of awards, a second round will be announced in December. We will update you once the next round of awards is announced. East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) Brock Grenis 700 16th St. NE Suite 301 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 brock.grenis@ecicog.org 319-289-0070 380 Express Bus Service to Continue until 2026 DOT funding will allow service to continue in its current form for at least three additional years as major roadwork on 380 corridor continues. As major road construction along the Interstate 380 Corridor endures, the popular 380Express bus service between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City will continue to operate until at least June 2026. The Iowa Department of Transportation has funded this service since 2018 as a mitigation effort for commuters impacted by the reconstruction of the I-80/I-380 interchange. With continued road construction projects ongoing and planned for the coming years along the corridor the Iowa DOT has decided to continue the service to help offset impacts faced by commuters and the general public. Ridership on the 380Express service has steadily grown since its 2018 launch, and so far in 2023 has surpassed monthly levels seen before the pandemic. The service has proven to be a safe, convenient, and reliable transportation option for travelers between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Windstar Lines will continue daily operation of the service, and will begin rotating new buses with an updated design into the fleet as the originally used buses begin to cycle out of service. “ The Iowa DOT is pleased with the great service provided by the 380 Express bus service and glad to provide funding through 2026. We’ve heard wonderful feedback from the bus users and are thankful for the management and partnership with ECICOG”. -Cathy Cutler; Iowa DOT District 6 Transportation Planner For more information on the service visit www.380express.com. ### ECICOG assists in creating vibrant, forward-thinking communities and in building a collaborative and resilient region. Jointly created by 6 counties in 1974 , ECICOG exists to serve the Benton, Linn, Jones, Iowa, Johnson, and Washington County communities. Learn more at ecicog.org! Date: To: From: Re: November 8, 2023 MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board Sarah Walz; Associate Transportation Planner Agenda Item #5(B) Update on the Final “Severson Charity Challenge” from staff For 11 years, staff from the cities of Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, and University Heights along with Johnson County staff have "competed" in the Severson Charity Challenge to gather donations during the holiday season to benefit local charities. Over this time our collective efforts brought in approximately $90,000 in donations. Last November, the MPOJC Policy Board voted to make 2022 the final year of the challenge and to set aside $500 for a memorial in Linda’s honor. A memorial bench in honor of Linda Severson is now placed at Wetherby Park under the shade of a mature tree near the new playground. The plaque reads: Linda Severson, tireless advocate for people in need. Thank you all who contributed to the challenge over the years and in this final year. Linda would be touched by your generosity.