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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.23.17 TTAC Minutes APPROVED MPOJC TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TUESDAY, May 23rd 2017 -10:30 AM EMMA HARVAT HALL, IOWA CITY, CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Coralville: Ellen Habel, Dan Holderness, Vicky Robrock Iowa City: Mark Rummel, Chris O’Brien, Jason Havel, Ron Knoche Johnson County: Tom Brase, Greg Parker North Liberty: Dean Wheatley Tiffin: Doug Boldt University Heights: Louise From University of Iowa: Brian McClatchey RTBC: None Iowa DOT: Catherine Cutler ECICOG: None FHWA: None STAFF PRESENT: Kent Ralston, Darian Nagle-Gamm, Brad Neumann, Emily Bothell OTHERS PRESENT: None 1. CALL TO ORDER; RECOGNIZE ALTERNATES; CONSIDER APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Ellen Habel was recognized as an alternate for Kelly Hayworth (Coralville). Knoche motioned to approve the meeting minutes. From seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 2. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA None. 3. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO THE URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD REGARDING APPROVAL OF THE FY2018 MPOJC TRANSPORTATION PLANNING WORK PROGRAM Nagle-Gamm informed the group that the MPO has scheduled the locally requested projects and scheduled them throughout the upcoming fiscal year. Holderness motioned to approve the work program. Knoche seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 2 4. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO THE URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD REGARDING DRAFT FY2018-2021 MPOJC TRANSPORTATION IMPORVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP) PROJECTS Neumann explained that 4 projects were added to the TIP and funded for FY21-22. Two projects were added to the current FY18-21 TIP, and two will be included in next year’s TIP. The two projects added to the current TIP are American Legion Road and Benton Street. University Heights and North Liberty’s projects will be added in next year’s TIP. The Ireland Avenue project in Tiffin was removed because funding has not been secured. The majority of the transit TIP is bus replacement. The carry over amount listed in the memo changes annually, so staff is reluctant to allocate these funds. Knoche motioned to approve the draft FY2018-2021 MPOJC Transportation Improvement Program. Holderness seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 5. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO THE URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2017-2045 MPOJC LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Nagle-Gamm informed the group that the final draft of the Long Range Transportation plan is complete. Staff used surveys, comments from public workshops, and feedback from the Urbanized Area Policy Board to form the plan. In addition to the plan, the current travel demand model has been updated and now includes a transit component. The model is used to develop traffic forecasts for road projects and to aid in long range and short-range planning. The model is updated every 5 years based on socio-economic trends. The current model has been calibrated to the year 2045. Boldt motioned to adopt the 2017-2045 MPOJC Long Range Transportation Plan. Habel seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 6. CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATOIN TO THE URBANIZED AREA POLICY BOARD REGARDING THE MPOJC AS THE DESIGNATED RECIPIENT OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION 5307 OPERATING FUNDS Neumann explained that Iowa City Transit has finished their triennial review and the DOT has updated the agreements for transit services in the MPO. The resolution identifies transit agencies and clarifies what the MPO does on their behalf. The ‘opinion of council’ includes comments from the MPO’s attorney. The letter from the MPO Policy Board chair authorizes Neumann as the recipient. McClatchey motioned to reauthorize the MPOJC as the recipient of the Federal Transit Administration 5307 operating funds. O’Brien seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 7. OTHER BUSINESS Parker noted that the Lower West Branch Road bridge replacement is underway and that the IWV project is anticipated to be complete in October or November. Brase informed the group of a new hybrid para-transit vehicle in the SEATS fleet that stores energy when braking via hydraulics and releases it when accelerating. Fuel savings of 35% are anticipated. 3 From informed the group that the city office and the police office moved into One University Place in January. Havel noted that the Washington Street and 1st Avenue grade separation project is complete. The 1st Avenue 4-to-3 lane conversion from Bradford to Highway 6 is operational. Davenport Street reconstruction from Clinton to Linn and the Burlington/Clinton intersection projects are receiving bids. The Burlington Street and Clinton Street project will add turn lanes to Clinton Street and be reduced from 4 to 3 lanes from Court Street to Market Street. Bike lanes will be added to the entirety of Clinton Street. McClatchey informed the group that a new Bongo provider has been implemented with new equipment. A University of Iowa Children’s Hospital wrapped CAMBUS is also operational. Holderness explained that single lane closures on 1st Avenue will occur June through September due to the duct bank project. The duct bank project on Coral Ridge Avenue will have no traffic impact. The Clear Creek floodwall project is also underway. Boldt informed the group that the North Park Road project, roundabout at Highway 6 and Park Road, and Roberts Ferry Road are all underway. Cutler informed the group that the DOT Commission will be at the Coralville Marriott on June 13th. Rummel informed the group that Iowa City, with The University of Iowa, has launched a mobile app to pay for parking. The system works at the Chauncey Swan Ramp, Harrison Street facility, and all street meters. Locations for additional electric vehicle charging stations are being considered. The Harrison Street facility currently has two stations. O’Brien informed the group that the DOT has approved the City moving forward with the bike share program between Iowa City and The University of Iowa. The program has the ability to expand if other entities wish to participate. 8. ADJOURNMENT Wheatley motioned to adjourn. Brase seconded. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:30 AM.