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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.25.25 TTAC Agenda Packet MPOJC Transportation Technical Advisory Committee Tuesday March 25, 2025 – 10:30 a.m. Emma Harvat Hall Iowa City City Hall AGENDA 1. Call to order; recognize alternates; consider approval of meeting minutes 2. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda* 3. Consider a recommendation to the MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board regarding Locally Determined Projects for the FY2026 Transportation Planning Work Program 4. Consider a recommendation to the Urbanized Area Policy Board regarding MPOJC Surface Transportation Block Grant, Transportation Alternatives Program, and Carbon Reduction Program funding allocations 5. Update regarding the MPOJC FY2026 Transit Program of Projects 6. Update on the MPOJC Long Range Transportation Plan revision process 7. Update on metro area bicycle and pedestrian collision data 8. Other Business 9. Adjournment *Public input is permitted on any agenda item. Please indicate to the Chair if you wish to comment on an agenda item. To request any 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 TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2025 - 10:30 AM CITY OF IOWA CITY – EMMA HARVAT HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Coralville: Scott Larson, Kelly Hayworth, Vicky Robrock Iowa City: Scott Sovers, Ron Knoche, Mark Rummel, Darian Nagle-Gamm, Jason Havel North Liberty: Josiah Bilskemper, Ryan Rusnak University Heights: Troy Kelsay University of Iowa: Mia Brunelli Johnson County: Dawn Alam, Ed Bartels Tiffin: Doug Boldt Iowa DOT: Sam Shea STAFF PRESENT: Emily Bothell, Sarah Walz, Madelyn Stoen 1. CALL TO ORDER Bothell called the meeting to order at 10:30 AM. a. Recognize alternates Ed Bartels was recognized as an alternate for Greg Parker (Johnson County). b. Consider approval of meeting minutes Knoche moved to approve, Larson seconded. The motion carried unanimously. 2. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA None. 3. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO THE MPOJC URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD REGARDING FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5307 TRANSIT OPERATING FORMULA FUNDING APPORTIONMENT FOR FY2024 Stoen explained that the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has indicated that MPOJC has a total of $4,954,667 available in FY2024 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 operating assistance, which can be used for transit operating and capital expenses. This amount includes Small Transit Intensive Communities (STIC) funding. Stoen explained that for more than 10 years, MPOJC has used the same local formula to distribute these funds based on prior year transit statistics from each of the three systems: 25% operating/maintenance costs, 25% locally determined income (LDI), 25% revenue miles, and 25% fare revenue. Prior to going fare-free on August 1st, 2023, Iowa City Transit requested a review of the formula. Stoen stated that after discussions with transit managers, the consensus was to adopt a fixed percentage-based allocation to be used through FY27. Based on historic averages, the Board approved the following fixed percentages to apportion FTA 5307 funds at their July 2023 meeting: Coralville 16.10%, Iowa City 60.50%, and University of Iowa Cambus 23.40%. These percentages can be reviewed if or when there are major changes to any of the transit systems. Stoen noted the proposed apportionments for each agency for FY24: • Coralville Transit: $797,701 • Iowa City Transit: $2,997,574 • University of Iowa Cambus: $1,159,392 Stoen asked for a recommendation to approve the FY24 FTA 5307 apportionments to the Urbanized Area Policy Board. Nagle-Gamm moved to approve; Hayworth seconded. The motion carried unanimously. 4. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO THE MPOJC POLICY BOARD REGARDING THE MPOJC SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT, TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM, AND CARBON REDUCTION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING PROCESS Bothell explained that MPOJC typically conducts the competitive grant process biennially, with 2025 marking the next grant cycle year. This grant funding process has been preferred by this Committee and the Urbanized Area Policy Board as it allows for two years of funds to be distributed, allowing projects to receive larger funding awards. Bothell stated that MPOJC staff anticipates approximately $10 million in Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funding will be available for programming in FY2029- 2030, approximately $2 million in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding will be available for programming in FY2027-FY2030, and approximately $3 million in Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) funding will be available for programming in FY2026-2030. Bothell noted that the 2025 grant funding process is expected to follow the tentative grant funding timeline: • February 3, 2025 – Notice of funding opportunity emailed to all jurisdictions. • February 24, 2025 – STBG, TAP, and CRP applications due by 5:00 pm. • March 5, 2025 – Regional Trails and Bicycle Committee (RTBC) meeting to review and discuss projects. • March 18, 2025 – Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) meeting to review projects and provide a recommendation on funding allocations to the Urbanized Area Policy Board (UAPB). • May 2025 – UAPB meeting to review projects and approve funding allocations. • July 2025 – Final FY2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program presented to the UAPB for adoption. Bothell asked for a recommendation to the Urbanized Area Policy Board regarding the grant funding timeline. Rusnak moved to approve; Havel seconded. The motion carried unanimously. 5. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO THE MPOJC POLICY BOARD REGARDING PARTICIPATION IN THE IOWA DOT PAVEMENT DATA COLLECTION PROGRAM Bothell explained that the Institute for Transportation at Iowa State University developed the Iowa Pavement Management Program (IPMP) to establish a comprehensive system for managing pavement conditions across all roads in the state. The Iowa Department o f Transportation (DOT) funds the collection of pavement condition data every four years for local routes. Bothell noted that local agencies, such as Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), have the option to purchase pavement condition data for local routes every four years, allowing for a two-year data collection cycle. Pavement condition data was last collected on local routes in the metro area in 2023, funded through the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG). The next scheduled data collection, funded by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), is set for 2025. Bothell stated that if the MPO choses to participate in the program in 2027, the estimated cost will be between $45,000 and $60,000. Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funding would be utilized to cover this expense. The cities of Iowa City and Coralville both expressed interest in participation in the program, stating that they have found the data useful. Bothell asked the Committee for a recommendation to the Urbanized Area Policy Board regarding participation in the program. Knoche moved to recommend, Boldt seconded. The motion carried unanimously. 6. UPDATE ON THE MPOJC FY26 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING WORK PROGRAM & FY26-29 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM SCHEDULES Walz stated that the Work Program includes all state and federally required planning processes and documentation, ongoing and routine projects, and special projects requested by member entities. Walz noted that the solicitation for Work Program projects begins in February and that if communities have projects in mind for the Work Program, they should reach out to MPO staff. The Work Program must be submitted to the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration by March 31st, 2025. The Urbanized Area Policy Board will consider the final Work Program in May. Walz explained that the MPOJC Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the programming document for federally funded transportation improvements within the Iowa City Urbanized Area, including streets, highways, transit, and bicycle and pedestrian projects. Walz stated that this spring, the Urbanized Area Policy Board will allocate approximately $10 million in Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds, $2 million in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds, and $3 million in Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) funds which will be reflected in the FY26-FY29 TIP. The Urbanized Area Policy board will consider the final Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for adoption in July. 7. UPDATE ON THE SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT Walz reminded the Committee that MPOJC was awarded a $300,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to create a Safety Action Plan in December 2023. The Request for Proposals from consulting firms to assist in the creation of the Safety Action Plan was published on January 10th, 2025. Walz stated that once the Requests for Proposals have been received, staff would seek input from Committee members on the selection of a firm and feedback throughout the creation of the plan. The MPO will also be in contact with city managers regarding the matching funds required for the grant. 8. OTHER BUSINESS Havel stated that the City of Iowa City is in the study phase for the Burlington Street Bridge project. There is an upcoming public meeting to discuss the project. They hope to complete the study phase by the end of this year. Sovers explained that the Gilbert Street bridge project is now complete and open to traffic. The Rochester Avenue project is also mostly complete, with limited work remaining at the Rochester Avenue and 1st Avenue intersection. Upcoming street projects include Court Street, Muscatine Avenue, and North Gilbert Street. Kelsay stated that work is being done on Melrose Avenue near the west edge of University Heights. Larson stated that the new section of the Oakdale Boulevard extension is now open. They noted that the City of Coralville has received a grant to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Heartland Drive and Commerce Drive. Bilskemper explained that Ranshaw Way improvements near Hawkeye Drive are expected to begin in 2027. The City of North Liberty is in the design stages for a roundabout at Forevergreen Road and Jasper Avenue. Bilskemper stated that the city also plans to add a wide sidewalk along Penn Street and North Liberty Road, connecting pedestrians to the high school. Bartels extended an invitation to the Johnson County Safety Action Plan workshop on February 26th, 2025. Brunelli stated that progress is being made on the design of the new Cambus maintenance facility, having recently cleared the environmental review process with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). It is expected that the design phase will be completed this summer. Nagle-Gamm updated the Committee on the Iowa City transit facility. This new facility, to be located near Terry Trueblood, is currently in the early design stage. Nagle-Gamm noted that Iowa City Transit ridership is up, seeing a further 26% increase to ridership after the implementation of the fare free program. This increase sets up the Iowa City Transit system to have seen a 70% increase in ridership by the end of the fare free pilot. Iowa City Transit is also beginning its bus stop improvement program. 9. ADJOURNMENT Nagle-Gamm moved to adjourn, Knoche seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Bothell adjourned the meeting at 11:00 AM. Date: March 18, 2025 To: Transportation Technical Advisory Committee From: Kent Ralston; Executive Director Re: Agenda Item #3: Consider a recommendation to the Urbanized Area Policy Board regarding Locally Determined Projects for the MPOJC FY2026 Transportation Planning Work Program Each spring we compile a list of Transportation Planning Work Program projects for the upcoming fiscal year. While this exercise is required by the Federal Highway Administration and Iowa Department of Transportation, we also utilize it to schedule and plan ahead for the data collection and research necessary to complete requested projects. The attachment lists the requested work program projects we have received to-date from Committee members and other staff. We are aware that additional projects and data collection needs will come up during the year. While we are usually able to fit smaller unscheduled projects into our work – more significant projects proposed during the year may not be able to be completed. If major projects are proposed that would disrupt the Work Program, we typically discuss them with the Urbanized Area Policy Board before committing significant staff time to them. Please review the list of attached projects and let us know of any additions or clarifications. We will augment this list with regularly-occurring projects and state and federally-required transportation planning work, and bring the full Work Program to you at your next meeting for consideration. Please consider a recommendation to the Urbanized Area Policy Board regarding the locally determined projects for the FY26 Transportation Planning Work Program. I will be available at your March 25th meeting to answer any questions you have. Requested FY26 Work Program Projects # Project Request Entity 1 Assist with two-way conversion of Jefferson and Market Streets Havel Iowa City 2 Perform traffic signal timing review and adjustment as needed Havel Iowa City 3 Complete signal warrants and intersection analyses as needed Havel Iowa City 4 Assist with application(s) for signal funding for the Dodge Street Reconstruction Project Havel Iowa City 5 Evaluation of snow emergency policies as they apply to on-street parking, towing, etc. Havel Iowa City 6 Review of traffic studies for developments and University projects Havel Iowa City 7 Contribute to the study and design phases of the Burlington Street Bridge project Havel Iowa City 8 Review signage and pavement marking plans for public improvement projects Havel Iowa City 9 Continue Bike Master Plan implementation Ralston Iowa City 10 Assist with GIS mapping Ralston Iowa City 11 Assist with grant writing for Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill funding Ralston MPOJC 12 Review of development proposals as needed Ralston MPOJC 13 Perform onboard transit survey Robrock Coralville 14 Assist with Federal Transit Administration triennial review Robrock Coralville 15 Assist with setting a Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) program goal Robrock Coralville 16 Perform traffic studies as requested Larson Coralville 17 Evaluate school-related traffic concerns as needed Larson Coralville 18 Assist with evaluating pavement management systems and data Larson Coralville 19 Perform traffic signal timing review and adjustment as needed Larson Coralville 20 Collect a trail count at the 1st Avenue / I-80 interchange Larson Coralville 21 Assist with transportation funding grant applications as needed Larson Coralville 22 Perform traffic studies as requested Rusnak North Liberty 23 Collect traffic data at: Hwy 382 at city limits and High Ridge Trail, Racine at 180th and at Hwy 382, Cedar Street south of Main Street, and Stinocher at Hwy 1 and 5th Street Rasmussen Solon 24 Assist with a traffic evaluation on Ireland Avenue south of railroad tracks Boldt Tiffin 25 Assist with an intersection analysis at S. Park Road / Village Drive Boldt Tiffin 26 Review of Hwy 6 from two-lanes to three-lanes from Main Street to Roundabout Boldt Tiffin 27 Perform traffic studies as requested From University Heights 28 Evaluate school-related traffic concerns as needed From University Heights Date: March 18, 2025 To: Transportation Technical Advisory Committee From: Emily Bothell; Senior Associate Transportation Planner Re: Agenda Item #4: Consider a Recommendation to the Urbanized Area Policy Board regarding MPOJC Surface Transportation Block Grant, Transportation Alternatives Program, and Carbon Reduction Program Funding Allocations MPOJC manages a biennial grant process to distribute funding from the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG), Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), and Carbon Reduction Program (CRP). For this funding cycle, the available amounts for programming are summarized below, along with a list of the applications that have been received. Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG): $10,412,327 for programming in FY29-FY30 1. Iowa City and the University of Iowa: Burlington Street Bridge – Building Better Connections Project 2. North Liberty and Coralville: Forevergreen Road Extension – Phase 2 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP): $2,107,999 for programming in FY27-FY30 1. Iowa City: North Dodge Street Improvements Project (Pedestrian Facilities) 2. North Liberty: West Forevergreen Road Trail (Covered Bridge Road to South Jasper Avenue) 3. Coralville: Iowa River Trail Connection 4. Coralville: North Ridge Trail Reconstruction Carbon Reduction Program (CRP): $3,077,209 for programming in FY26-FY30 1. University Heights: Melrose Avenue Complete Streets Project 2. North Liberty: Dubuque Street Improvements – Phase 3 3. Iowa City: Iowa River Trail – West Bank 4. North Liberty: Ranshaw Way Phase 6 Pedestrian Tunnel Improvements 5. Coralville and Johnson County: Dubuque Street NE & Forevergreen Road Roundabout Attached is a summary of each project submitted for each funding program, the final project scores, and the scoring criteria used. This Committee may, by motion, amend any of the project scores at the March 25th meeting. Project scores are meant to be one tool for consideration in your deliberations and funding recommendations need not be based solely on scores. Additionally, funding cannot be apportioned strictly according to the population of the MPOJC municipalities. Due to the size of the applications, they are not included in this packet but are available for review using the following link: https://www.icgov.org/government/departments-and- divisions/metropolitan-planning-organization-of-johnson-county/what-we-do/state-and-federal- funds Please be prepared to consider a recommendation to the MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board regarding the apportionment of STBG, TAP, and CRP funding. 2 Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Applications 1. Iowa City and the University of Iowa Burlington Street Bridge – Building Better Connections Project Description: Replacement of two Burlington Street/Highway 1 bridges over the Iowa River, reconstruction of portions of Grand Avenue, Byington Road, and Melrose Avenue to allow for two-way traffic, bicycle facilities and pedestrian accommodations, and rehabilitation/ replacement of the pedestrian overpasses that cross Riverside Drive and Grand Avenue. Total Project Cost: $70,000,000 Requesting: $10,000,000 in STBG funding 2. North Liberty and Coralville Forevergreen Road Extension – Phase 2 Description: The joint project between the Cities of North Liberty and Coralville would construct Forevergreen Road Extension – Phase 2 from the western limits of the eastern section of future Forevergreen Road extension – Phase 1 to Naples Avenue. The intersection of Forevergreen Road/Naples Avenue is planned as a roundabout. The newly constructed urban section would include two vehicle travels lanes, a 10-foot-wide off-street multi-use trail on the north side, and a storm system. Total Project Cost: $6,795,000 Requesting: $2,264,000 in STBG funding Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Applications 1. Iowa City and the Iowa Department of Transportation North Dodge Street Improvements Project (Pedestrian Facilities) Description: This project will include sidewalk, curb ramp, and crosswalk improvements within the Dodge Street corridor from Burlington Street to Governor Street. Total Project Cost: $707,600 Requesting: $565,372 in TAP funding 2. North Liberty West Forevergreen Road Trail (Covered Bridge Road to South Jasper Avenue) Description: The project proposes constructing 4,680 linear feet of 8-foot-wide, multi-use trail along the south side of West Forevergreen Road, which is classified as a major arterial roadway. The trail would be constructed out of portland cement concrete (PCC) and would extend from the western edge of the Fox Valley Subdivision to the east terminus of the west Forevergreen Road/South Jasper Avenue roundabout. Total Project Cost: $832,000 Requesting: $465,500 in TAP funding 3 3. Coralville Iowa River Trail Connection Description: This project will construct a 0.45 mile long section of 12 foot wide concrete trail from the 1st Avenue trail, stretching along the north side of the Iowa River Landing, and connecting to the Iowa River Trail by the Iowa River. Total Project Cost: $575,000 Requesting: $347,750 in TAP funding 4. Coralville North Ridge Trail Reconstruction Description: This project will replace a 0.24 mile long section of the existing deteriorated asphalt trail with a 10 foot wide concrete trail. It will also include the addition of a 105’ long section of new 8’ wide sidewalk crossing CRANDIC railroad along the south side of Forevergreen Road. Total Project Cost: $385,000 Requesting: $303,620 in TAP funding Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Applications 1. University Heights Melrose Avenue Complete Streets Project Description: Modify the existing Melrose Avenue corridor from Sunset Street to the east city limit to create a complete street facility that extends on-street bike lanes from Iowa City, re- aligns the north and south legs of the intersection with Koser/Golfview Avenue to improve safety in the area, improves crosswalks, adds additional roadway/pedestrian lighting, install new traffic signals and pedestrian buttons to current design standards. Total Project Cost: $3,345,000 Requesting: $1,175,000 CRP funding 2. North Liberty Dubuque Street Improvements – Phase 3 Description: The project would reconstruct Dubuque Street within the City of North Liberty from just south of the East Cherry Street intersection (Dubuque Street Phase 1 limits) to just south of the East Zeller Street intersection (future Dubuque Street Phase 2 limits). Existing conditions include a two-lane asphalt roadway in varying condition, with minimal gravel shoulders and open ditches. The reconstructed urban section would include two vehicle travel lanes, a new roundabout at a busy intersection, a storm sewer system, and relocating overhead utilities underground. The project will also reconstruct the existing 4-foot-wide sidewalks to 5-feet-wide within the project area, which will include ADA compliant curb ramps. The existing 10-foot wide multi-use trail on the east side would remain. Total Project Cost: $4,495,000 Requesting: $1,765,000 in CRP funding 4 3. Iowa City Iowa River Trail – West Bank Description: Construction of a 10-foot-wide trail/wide sidewalk along the west bank of the Iowa River and Riverside Drive/Old Highway 218. Total Project Cost: $4,250,000 Requesting: $2,876,400 in CRP funding 4. North Liberty Ranshaw Way Phase 6 Pedestrian Tunnel Improvements Description: The project would fund the construction of the proposed pedestrian tunnel in conjunction with the Ranshaw Way (Hwy 965) Phase 6 project, which is planned for City Fiscal Year 2027. The City was awarded Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) funding in 2021 in the amount of 3.9 million dollars of the estimated 11.3 million dollar cost for the project, which will reconstruct Ranshaw Way from Hawkeye Drive south to Forevergreen Road, a section of roadway approximately 4,000 feet (.76 mile) in length. Existing conditions include a mostly two vehicle lane roadway in varying condition, with gravel shoulders and open ditches. Notably, there are no pedestrian or bicycle accommodations along this roadway section. Total Project Cost: $2,470,000 Requesting: $877,000 in CRP funding 5. Coralville and Johnson County Dubuque Street NE & Forevergreen Road Roundabout Description: Construct a four-legged, single-lane roundabout to create a new intersection of Dubuque Street NE, Rustic Ridge NE, and Forevergreen Road. Includes a 10’ shared use path along the north side of Forevergreen Road that will connect to the Dubuque Street Trail. Total Project Cost: $2,829,000 Requesting: $1,585,371 in CRP funding Summary of Applications for MPOJC FY29-FY30 Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Funding Funds requested: $12,264,000 Applicant Project Description 1a 1b 2a 2b 3 4 5a 5b 6a 6b 6c 7a 7b 7c 8a 8b 9a 9b 10 Total Total Project Cost Local Match Pledge Previous MPOJC Funding STBG Funds Requested 1 Iowa City & the University of Iowa Burlington Street Bridge – Building Better Connections Project Yes Yes 5 3 3 0 5 5 0 0 3 3 3 7 7 0 0 0 5 0 9 58 70,000,000$ 42,000,000$ 7,300,000$ 10,000,000$ 2 North Liberty & Coralville Forevergreen Road Extension – Phase 2 No Yes 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 19 6,795,000$ 3,411,000$ -$ 2,264,000$ Total 12,264,000$ Shortfall (1,851,673)$ Approximate Funds Available: $10,412,327 Projects FFC LRTP Scoring Criteria Funding Summary of Applications for MPOJC FY27-30 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Funding Funds requested: $1,682,242 Applicant Project Description 1a 1b 2a 2b 3 4 5a 5b 6a 6b 6c 7a 7b 7c 8a 8b 9a 9b 10 Total Total Project Cost Local Match Pledge Previous MPOJC Funding TAP Funds Requested 1 Iowa City North Dodge Street Improvements Project (Pedestrian Facilities)2027 Yes 5 2 X X 5 5 0 0 3 3 3 0 7 0 0 0 5 0 1 39 707,600$ 142,228$ -$ 565,372$ 2 North Liberty West Forevergreen Road Trail (Covered Bridge Road to South Jasper Avenue) 2027 No 5 2 X X 0 0 0 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 3 25 832,000$ 200,500$ -$ 465,500$ 3 Coralville Iowa River Trail Connection 2028 No 5 1 X X 5 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 0 5 0 3 25 575,000$ 187,250$ -$ 347,750$ 4 Coralville North Ridge Trail Reconstruction 2027 Yes 5 1 X X 5 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 20 385,000$ 76,380$ -$ 303,620$ Total 1,682,242$ Surplus 425,757$ Approximate Funds Available: $2,107,999 Projects LRTP Scoring Criteria Year Funding Summary of Applications for MPOJC FY26-30 Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Funding Funds requested: $8,278,771 Applicant Project Description 1a 1b 2a 2b 3 4 5a 5b 6a 6b 6c 7a 7b 7c 8a 8b 9a 9b 10 Total Total Project Cost Local Match Pledge Previous MPOJC Funding CRP Funds Requested 1 University Heights Melrose Avenue Complete Streets Project 2026 Yes 5 1 X X 0 5 7 7 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 39 3,345,000$ 815,000$ 730,000$ 1,175,000$ 2 North Liberty Dubuque Street Improvements – Phase 3 2030 Yes 5 1 X X 5 5 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 7 34 4,495,000$ 1,775,000$ -$ 1,765,000$ 3 Iowa City Iowa River Trail – West Bank 2030 Yes 5 1 X X 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 7 0 3 0 5 0 1 28 4,250,000$ 723,600$ -$ 2,876,400$ 4 North Liberty Ranshaw Way Phase 6 Pedestrian Tunnel Improvements 2027 Yes 5 1 X X 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 19 2,470,000$ 881,000$ -$ 877,000$ 5 Coralville and Johnson County Dubuque Street NE & Forevergreen Road Roundabout 2026/ 2027 Yes 5 2 X X 0 5 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 19 2,829,000$ 568,629$ 675,000$ 1,585,371$ Total 8,278,771$ Shortfall (5,201,562)$ Approximate Funds Available: $3,077,209 Projects LRTP Scoring Criteria Funding Year Surface Transportation Block Grant , Transportation Alternatives Program , and Carbon Reduction Program Scoring Criteria MPOJC Policy Board Approved November 20, 2024 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 (13%) 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) B.Project preserves the natural environment through Stormwater Management practices such as: Incorporating permeable pavements, bioretention, soil restoration, etc. +1 each (Points Possible: 3) Total Points Possible: 7 (8%) 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 (5%) Score: 4: System Preservation – Maintained in good and reliable condition A.Maintenance or improvement to existing facility/infrastructure +5 Total Points Possible: 5 (5%) 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 (15%) 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, dedicated bicycle lanes or sharrows, bus pull-off, etc.) +3 Total Points Possible: 9 (10%) 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 (15%) 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 and Carbon Reduction Program projects. 2Lower-income neighborhoods are defined as being at or below 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) by block group. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020). Date: March 18, 2025 To: Transportation Technical Advisory Committee From: Hannah Neel, Associate Transportation Planner Re: Agenda Item #5: Update regarding the MPOJC FY2026 Transit Program of Projects Coralville Transit, Iowa City Transit, and University of Iowa Cambus are programming projects for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds in FY2026. These tables will be provided to you at your March 25th meeting for review. The projects will also be included in the FY2026 Iowa Department of Transportation’s Consolidated Transit Funding applications MPOJC completes for each transit system and in the FY2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Not every project listed in the Program of Projects will be funded; however, to be eligible for federal funding, projects must be included. This information is being distributed to you for your review and will be included in the draft FY2026-2029 MPOJC TIP which will be presented to you at your May meeting. All three transit agencies will hold public hearings and have their Program of Projects approved as part of their Consolidated Funding Applications process by May 1. Please contact me at hneel@iowa-city.org or at 319-356-5235 if you have any questions or comments. Date: March 18, 2025 To: Transportation Technical Advisory Committee From: Madelyn Stoen, Associate Transportation Planner Re: Agenda Item #6: Update on MPOJC Long Range Transportation Plan revision process The MPOJC Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is a transportation planning document designed to help guide decision making about transportation improvements and transportation funding into the future. The LRTP is a compilation of plans and visions for all modes of transportation (vehicle, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle) for the Iowa City Urbanized Area (Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, University Heights, and portions of unincorporated Johnson County). It includes elements such as community transit and bike/pedestrian plans, the MPOJC arterial streets plan, population projections, historic transportation perspectives and background, a summary of community transportation visions, existing and forecasted arterial street deficiencies, and a fiscally constrained list of future transportation projects. Per federal requirements, MPOs must update their Long Range Transportation Plans at least every five years in order to receive federal funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). In order to present the final plan to the MPOJC Urban Area Policy Board for adoption in May 2027, the revision process will begin in July 2025. This is an update to Connecting Communities 2050: Long Range Transportation Plan which was adopted in May 2022. Throughout the revision process, staff will reach out to member communities for data and a list of capital transportation infrastructure needs/projects for the years 2027-2055 to be considered for inclusion in the plan. There will also be many opportunities for public engagement, and staff will present updates to this Committee and the Urban Area Policy Board throughout this process. The current Long Range Transportation Plan can be found here: https://www.icgov.org/home/showpublisheddocument/1495/638261418400230000 I will be present at your March 25th meeting for any questions you may have. Date: March 18, 2025 To: Transportation Technical Advisory Committee From: Sarah Walz; Associate Transportation Planner RE: Agenda Item #7: Update on Metro Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Collision Data Ensuring the safety and comfort of cyclists and pedestrians is a key priority for the MPO and its member communities. Collision data is instrumental in identifying high-risk intersections and corridors, developing safety strategies, and prioritizing improvements. This data also plays a role in evaluating grant applications (e.g., TAP and STBG), helping to determine which infrastructure projects should be prioritized. Additionally, the MPO’s Long Range Transportation Plan uses bicycle and pedestrian collision data as a performance measure to track our progress in improving safety. The charts below show trends in reported bicycle and pedestrian collisions within the Urbanized Area over time, including the severity of injuries. These data are sourced from the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Crash Analysis Tool and represent incidents that occurred within public street rights-of-way, including sidewalks. Collisions on I-80/380 or U.S. Highway 218 are removed. Bicycle Collisions Figure 1 displays the number of bicycle crashes annually since 2012. From 2015-2023, the number of bicycle collisions in the metro area generally decreased, dropping more than 60% between 2016 and 2020. The significant reduction in crashes during 2020 is likely due to COVID-19 restrictions. While 2023 saw a notable decline in both total collisions and those resulting in serious injuries or fatalities, the number of bicycle collisions surged by more than 60% in 2024. The number of collisions resulting in injuries (Figure 2) reached the highest level since 2016, along with an increase in the percentage of collisions causing serious injury or death. Whether this rise is due to a combination of factors, an anomaly, or the beginning of a longer-term trend is uncertain. Figure 3 compares bicycle collision data and the resulting severe injuries and fatalities from the past five years (2020-2024) with the preceding five years (2015-2019). While 74% of reported bicycle collisions occur within Iowa City’s municipal limits, collisions have also been reported across the urbanized area, including 4 in North Liberty, 2 in Tiffin, and 5 in Coralville. 2 23 30 30 27 26 16 20 21 12 11 17 12 24 3 1 1 3 6 2 2 2 2 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Metro Area Bicycle Injuries Minor Serious Fatal Figure 1: Total annual bicycle collisions and percentage of incidents that result in serious injury or fatality, 2012-2024. Figure 2: The total annual number of injuries resulting from bicycle collisions, 2012-2024. 3 2015-2019 2020-2024 Trend Bicycle Collisions 195 126 $ Serious Injury 15 8 $ Fatality 2 2 = Figure 3: Comparisons of 5-year bicycle collision totals and resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. Pedestrian Collisions Figure 4 illustrates the number of pedestrian collisions annually since 2012. Similar to bicycle collisions, pedestrian collisions in the metro area began to decrease around 2016, showing a more than 60% reduction from 2016 to 2020. Although 2023 saw a significant drop in pedestrian collisions, the number of pedestrian collisions surged by over 95% in 2024. The number of collisions resulting in injury (Figure 5) reached its highest point, coinciding with an increase in the percentage of collisions leading to serious injury or fatalities (Figure 4). Figure 4: Total annual pedestrian collisions and percentage of collisions resulting in serious injury or fatality, 2012-2024. 4 12 23 7 14 19 11 16 12 5 17 17 9 18 3 3 2 3 6 3 4 3 4 2 5 3 14 1 1 2 1 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Metro Area Pedestrian Injuries Minor Serious Fatal Figure 5: The total annual number of injuries resulting from pedestrian collisions, 2012-2024. 2015-2019 2020-2024 Trend Pedestrian Collisions 131 123 $ Serious Injury 17 28 # Fatality 1 3 # Figure 6: Comparisons of 5-year pedestrian collision totals and resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. Figure 6 compares the most recent five years (2020-2024) of pedestrian collision numbers and resulting severe injuries and fatalities with the previous 5-year data (2015-2019). While 76% of reported pedestrian collisions occurred within Iowa City, incidents were also recorded in surrounding areas: 4 in North Liberty, 4 in Coralville, and 1 in Johnson County.