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Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Executive Committee 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Des Moines Area MPO Mead Conference Room *************************** TENTATIVE AGENDA
The established protocol for minutes of this meeting will be to list all attendees, and with each item on which a vote is conducted in the ordinary course in order to take formal action, those voting nay or abstaining will be identified by name. Any member who is absent from the meeting for any period of time during which a vote of the body is taken, is expected to notify the recording secretary at the conclusion of the meeting so that the absence can be duly noted in the minutes. Roll Call votes will be taken as required by law or upon the request of any member that is approved by the chair, and the vote of each member for or against the proposition, or abstention, will be incorporated in the minutes or recorded on a separate sheet attached to the minutes.
1. Call To Order 2. VOTE: Approval of Agenda 3. VOTE: Approval of Meeting Minutes ...... Page 3 Approve the May 14, 2014, meeting minutes. 4. REPORT and VOTE: Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment Request ...... Page 6 Report on a request from the Iowa Department of Transportation to add a project to the long-range plan to widen US 6/Hickman Road from the west edge of Waukee to 111th Street; consider approval 5. REPORT and VOTE: Federal Fiscal Year 2015 – 2018 Transportation Improvement Program Draft ...... Page 8 Report on the draft Federal Fiscal Year 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program; consider approval. 6. REPORT and VOTE: Federal Fiscal Year 2014 – 2017 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Request ...... Page 9 Report on a request to amend the Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program; consider approval. 7. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget – Fourth Amendment ...... Page 11 Report regarding the a proposed amendment to shift funds among work elements; consider approval. 8. REPORT: Self Certification ...... Page 13 Report on the MPO’s required self-certification of compliance with federal requirements. 9. REPORT: Mobilizing Tomorrow Update ...... Page 14 Report on the development of Mobilizing Tomorrow, the MPO’s next long-range transportation plan. 10. REPORT: I-235 Studies Update ...... Page 15 Report on a study to determine the feasibility of adding ramp metering on I-235 as well as the I-235 Safety Audit. 11. REPORT: On-Street Bicycle Facility Feasibility Study ...... Page 16 Report the On-Street Bicycle Facility Feasibility Study being develop as part of the energy efficiency grant received by the MPO. 12. REPORT: Electric Vehicle Readiness ...... Page 17 Report on the need and initial steps for electric vehicle infrastructure.
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13. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee 14. VOTE: Approval of the June 19, 2014, MPO Agenda 15. Next Meeting Date 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 9, 2014, Des Moines Area MPO Office. 16. Adjournment
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June 2014 Item No. 3
ISSUE: Approval of Meeting Minutes
VOTE: Consider approval of the May 14, 2014, MPO Executive Committee meeting minutes.
BACKGROUND:
The minutes of the May 14, 2014, MPO Executive Committee meeting are enclosed on the following pages.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the May 14, 2014, MPO Executive Committee meeting.
STAFF CONTACT:
Jennifer Ratcliff, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Executive Committee 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Des Moines Area MPO Meeting Mead Conference Room Des Moines, Iowa
The MPO Executive Committee held a meeting at 11:30 a.m., on May 14, 2014, in the MPO Meeting Mead Conference Room. Before the meeting, the MPO staff emailed agenda packets to the MPO Executive Committee’s representatives and posted the agenda at the MPO office at 4:00 p.m., May 9, 2014. The fiscal year-to-date publication cost of meeting minutes for the MPO: $1707.38. In addition to these published tentative minutes, there also may be additional meeting notes on file with the MPO staff that are public records and available upon request as provided by law. These tentative minutes reflect all action taken at the meeting.
Others Present: Executive Members Present: Mike Clayton, Iowa Department of
Transportation* Tom Hockensmith, Polk County Clifford Leonard, Public Tom Armstrong, City of Grimes
Robert Mahaffey, City of Des Moines Staff Present: Angela Connolly, Polk County Steven Gaer, City of West Des Moines Jonathan Wilson, MPO General Counsel Todd Ashby, Executive Director Executive Members Absent: Stephanie Muller, Executive Administrator Dylan Mullenix, Principal Transportation Paula Dierenfeld, City of Johnston Planner Chris Coleman, City of Des Moines Nathan Goldberg, Senior Transportation Planner Teva Dawson, Senior Transportation Planner Zach Young, Senior Transportation Planner Aaron Bartling, Associate Transportation Planner
* Non-voting Representative
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MPO Chair Tom Hockensmith called the May 14, 2014, meeting to order at 11:35 a.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the May 14, 2014, Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Committee meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the April 9, 2014, Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Committee meeting minutes with corrections.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Mobilizing Tomorrow Update
MPO staff presented; discussion on item 5
(Tom Armstrong Arrives at 11:35 am)
6. Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment Request
MPO staff presented; discussion on item 6
7. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee
8. Approval of the April 17, 2014, MPO Agenda
9. Next Meeting Date
11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in the MPO Mead Conference Room.
10. Adjournment
Chair Hockensmith adjourned the meeting at 1:22 p.m.
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June 2014 Item No. 4
ISSUE: Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment Request
REPORT: Report on a request from the Iowa Department of Transportation to add a project to the Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan to widen US 6/Hickman Road to six lanes.
BACKGROUND:
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has submitted a request to amend the Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (HY 2035 MTP) by adding a project to widen US 6/Hickman Road to six lanes between County Road R22 at the west edge of Waukee and 111th Street just east of Interstate 35/80. This request is in response to two studies currently underway on the corridor.
The map below illustrates the portion of Hickman Road proposed for widening. Included on the following page is the request letter from the Iowa DOT. MPO staff will provide an opportunity for public input during the June 19, 2014, MPO Policy Committee meeting.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends submittal of the project with the Mobilizing Tomorrow process in lieu of modification of the current plan and having to update and recalibrate the Travel Demand Model.
The MPO Transportation Technical Committee voted to recommend approval of the requested amendment.
STAFF CONTACT:
Todd Ashby, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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June 2014 Item No. 5
ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Year 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program Draft
REPORT and VOTE: Consider approval of the draft Federal Fiscal Year 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program.
BACKGROUND:
The MPO staff is required to develop a four-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) by updating the current TIP for the MPO. The purpose of the TIP is to list all projects in the MPO planning area proposed to receive federal funding and scheduled to begin within the next four federal fiscal years.
The MPO staff requested that MPO member governments and participating agencies review and report any project changes, new projects, or “roll-over” projects programmed in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and/or 2018. Staff developed the project listing for the FFY 2015-2018 TIP with the information provided by the member governments.
The MPO staff will submit the FFY 2015-2018 TIP draft to the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Highway Administration for review and comment on June 15, 2014. Staff will incorporate any comments received into the final draft. The final FFY 2015-2018 TIP is due to the Iowa DOT by July 17, 2014.
The MPO’s Public Participation Plan requires the FFY 2015-2018 TIP to undergo a 45-day comment period and have a stand only public input meeting. Staff has scheduled a public input meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at the MPO office.
The draft FFY 2015-2018 TIP is included as a supplemental item to this agenda packet.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of draft FFY 2015-2018 TIP.
STAFF CONTACT:
Zach Young, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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June 2014 Item No. 6
ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Request
REPORT and VOTE: Consider approval of a request to amend the Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program.
BACKGROUND:
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) requested the following revisions to the Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program (FFY 2014-2017 TIP):
Sponsor: Iowa DOT Project: I-80: US 65 Interchange Federal Aid Amount: $9,990,000 in NHPP funds Total Cost: $11,100,000 Change: Move funds from FFY 2015 to FFY 2014 and update funding amounts to $8.1 million in Federal Aid with a total project cost of $9 million.
Included, immediately following, is a map showing the location of the projects.
The MPO staff notes that amendments to the TIP are subject to the approval of the MPO and a public comment period. The public will have the opportunity to comment at the June 19, 2014, MPO Policy meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of the requested revisions to the FFY 2014-2017 TIP.
STAFF CONTACTS:
Zach Young, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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Sponsor DOT-D01-MPO26 Vicinity Map Identity IM--80()--13-77 TPMS# 18633 TIP# -- Location I-80: US 65 INTERCHANGE Characteristics / 0.8 MI / Type of Work Grade and Pave,Lighting,Traffic Signals
Project Site
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June 2014 Item No. 7
ISSUE: Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget – Fourth Amendment
REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Consider approval of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget.
BACKGROUND:
MPO staff has identified the need to shift funds among the budget work elements to ensure adequate funding for anticipated costs. The MPO often makes these routine adjustments towards the end of each fiscal year. Staff proposes to make the following adjustments:
Work Element 3.0: Public Involvement – increase funding by $20,000; Work Element 7.0: Unified Planning Work Program – increase funding by $5,000; Work Element 5.0: Transportation Improvement Program – decrease funding by $12,500; and, Work Element 9.0: Committee Support – decrease funding by $12,500.
The proposed changes result in zero net adjustment to the MPO’s total budget. The following page includes a revised budget worksheet that highlights the proposed changes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the amendments to the FY 2014 UPWP.
STAFF CONTACT:
Dylan Mullenix, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) UPWP WORK ELEMENT FHWA PL FTA 5303 CODE FHWA PL FTA 5303 MPO Match Other Local CIRTPA MPO STP Other Funds/Grants Funds – Funds - MPO TOTAL Funds - New Funds - New Funds Funds Contract Funds Carryover* Carryover Amount Source Long-Range 1.0 $45,157 $0 $162,654 $29,882 $56,880 $8,844 $0 $0 $0 - $303,417 Transportation Planning Transportation Systems 2.0 $25,646 $0 $92,374 $16,970 $32,302 $5,023 $0 $0 $0 - $172,315 Planning $12,546 $0 $45,184 $8,301 $16,383 $1,874 $0 $0 $0 - $84,288 3.0 Public Involvement $9,568 $0 $34,463 $6,331 $12,052 $1,874 $0 $0 $0 - $64,288
4.0 Interagency Coordination $17,598 $0 $63,387 $11,645 $15,369 $10,243 $0 $0 $0 - $118,242
Transportation $11,897 $0 $42,853 $7,873 $14,621 $2,694 $0 $0 $0 - $79,938 5.0 Improvement Program $13,758 $0 $49,554 $9,104 $17,328 $2,694 $0 $0 $0 - $92,438
6.0 CIRTPA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $79,621 $0 $0 - $79,621
Unified Planning Work $5,209 $0 $18,762 $3,446 $6,707 $874 $0 $0 $0 - $34,998 7.0 Program $4,465 $0 $16,081 $2,954 $5,624 $874 $0 $0 $0 - $29,998
8.0 Transit Planning $7,483 $0 $26,952 $4,952 $9,425 $1,465 $0 $0 $0 - $50,277
$23,403 $0 $84,297 $15,486 $29,114 $4,948 $0 $0 $0 - $157,248 9.0 Committee Support $25,264 $0 $90,998 $16,717 $31,821 $4,948 $0 $0 $0 - $169,748
10.0 Administration $28,262 $0 $101,796 $18,701 $35,597 $5,535 $0 $0 $0 - $189,891
11.0 Information Technology $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 - $20,000
12.0 Travel and Training $5,286 $0 $19,039 $3,498 $7,693 $0 $0 $0 $0 - $35,516
Sub Total FY 2014 Budget $182,487 $0 $657,298 $120,754 $224,091 $61,500 $79,621 $0 $0 $1,325,751 Special Project – 13.1 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $57,875 $0 $95,000 $0 - $152,875 GDMP/DCA TMA Special Project – 13.2 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $16,000 $0 $0 $0 - $16,000 Pictometry Special Project- Rail Port IDOT Rail Revolving 13.3 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $25,000 $0 $0 $100,000 $125,000 Study Loan Fund Special Project - Sustainable 13.4 Ames/Des Moines $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 Communities Regional $100,000 Corridor Transit Study Planning Grant Special Project - Inclusive Community 13.5 Coordinated $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,455 Transportaton $19,455 Transportation Study Association of America Sustainable Special Project - The 13.6 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $60,000 Communities Regional $60,000 Tomorrow Plan Planning Grant Special Project - Trail 13.7 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 - $0 Planning Special Project - Trail 13.8 $28,527 $0 $0 $0 $0 $74,000 $0 $0 $21,473 SAFETEA-LU $124,000 Network Smartphone Special Project - AARP 13.9 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,000 Iowa AARP $4,000 Assistance Special Project - Energy IDED Office of Energy 13.10 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $45,000 $45,000 Efficiency Planning Grant Special Project - Water 13.11 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,000 Iowa DNR Grant $5,000 Trails Sub Total FY 2014 Budget $28,527 $0 $0 $0 $0 $172,875 $0 $95,000 $354,928 - $651,330
TOTAL FY 2014 BUDGET $211,014 $0 $657,298 $120,754 $224,091 $234,375 $79,621 $95,000 $354,928 - $1,977,081
= Affected Items Blue = New amount Red = Previous amount * FHWA PL Carryover funds for 13.8 were added in Amendment 2 and are unspent funds from FY 2013.
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June 2014 Item No. 8
ISSUE: Self-Certification
REPORT: Report on the MPO’s required self-certification of compliance with federal requirements.
BACKGROUND:
The MPO is required to annual self-certify its planning process to ensure it complies with federal requirements. The MPO traditionally includes a signed self-certification statement in the annual Transportation Improvement Program. One recommendation from the MPO’s federal certification review was to put more emphasis on the annual self-certification to provide the MPO committees a better understanding of the various federal requirements with which the MPO must comply.
At the June 11, 2014, meeting, the MPO staff will review the federal requirements and discuss how the MPO’s planning process complies with each. A formal self-certification statement will be included in the Federal Fiscal Years 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program, which is anticipated to be approved by the MPO in July 2014.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. Report and discussion only.
STAFF CONTACT:
Dylan Mullenix, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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June 2014 Item No. 9
ISSUE: Mobilizing Tomorrow Update
REPORT: Brief report on Mobilizing Tomorrow, the MPO’s next long-range transportation plan.
BACKGROUND:
The MPO continues to work on developing the next long-range transportation plan. In late April, the MPO staff began soliciting projects to include in the plan. The deadline to submit project requests was May 23, 2014. MPO staff is currently reviewing the approximately 425 projects that have been submitted.
MPO staff will provide additional details at the June 11, 2014, meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. Report and discussion only.
STAFF CONTACTS:
Dylan Mullenix, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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June 2014 Item No. 10
ISSUE: I-235 Studies Update
REPORT: Report from the Iowa Department of Transportation on the draft study to determine the feasibility of ramp metering on I-235 as well as an upcoming I-235 Safety Audit.
BACKGROUND:
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) contracted with HR Green to study the potential for adding ramp metering to I-235. The draft study is now available for comment. The full draft study is posted on the MPO’s website. The draft executive summary of the study is included as a supplemental item to this agenda packet. Please provide any comments to Mike Clayton at [email protected] by no later than Friday, June 20, 2014.
The Iowa DOT also plans to conduct a safety audit on I-235. Mike Clayton will provide additional information at the June meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. Report and discussion only.
STAFF CONTACT:
Nathan Goldberg, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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June 2014 Item No. 11
ISSUE: On-Street Bicycle Facilities Feasibility Study
REPORT: Report the On-Street Bicycle Facility Feasibility Study being develop as part of the energy efficiency grant received by the MPO.
BACKGROUND:
In February of 2014, the Des Moines Area MPO received grant funds from the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Energy Office to conduct a short planning process around Energy Efficiency through Transportation Planning. One aspect of this study is to develop a regional on-street bike feasibility study to encourage more automobile users to participate in active transportation modes.
The key to achieving a higher level of bicycle commuters is providing a connected network of facilities that provide convenient access to employment and shopping. Staff reviewed current plans for on-street facilities in the region and developed a map showing proposed routes to complete the network. The Study includes:
1. A map of streets in the region that can feasibly include some type of on-street facility; and, 2. Current best practices in bicycle lane design standards derived from NACTO;
Staff has met several times with a special committee to review and provided feedback on the development of the feasibility study. The committee’s feedback has been incorporated into the draft report.
Included, as a supplemental item, is the draft on-street bicycle facilities network map.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. Report and discussion only.
STAFF CONTACT:
Aaron Bartling, [email protected]; and, Zach Young, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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June 2014 Item No. 12
ISSUE: Electric Vehicle Readiness
REPORT: Discussion regarding the need and initial steps for electric vehicle infrastructure in the region.
BACKGROUND:
In February of 2014, Des Moines MPO received grant funds from the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Energy Office to conduct a short planning process around Energy Efficiency through Transportation Planning. One aspect of this study is to develop a plan for the location of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging stations and electric vehicle implantation strategies throughout Greater Des Moines.
Included, as a supplemental item, is a draft report outlining key actions MPO member communities can take to support the adoption of electric vehicle use by private citizens through increasing the installation of electric vehicle charging.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. Report and discussion only.
STAFF CONTACT:
Teva Dawson, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) *************************** 4:00 p.m., Thursday, June 19, 2014 Des Moines Area MPO - Burnham Conference Room *************************** TENTATIVE AGENDA
The established protocol for minutes of this meeting will be to list all attendees, and with each item on which a DRAFTvote is conducted in the ordinary course in order to take formal action, those voting nay or abstaining will be identified by name. Any member who is absent from the meeting for any period of time during which a vote of the body is taken, is expected to notify the recording secretary at the conclusion of the meeting so that the absence can be duly noted in the minutes. Roll Call votes will be taken as required by law or upon the request of any member that is approved by the chair, and the vote of each member for or against the proposition, or abstention, will be incorporated in the minutes or recorded on a separate sheet attached to the minutes.
1. Call To Order 2. VOTE: Approval of Agenda 3. VOTE: Approval of Meeting Minutes ...... Page 3 Approve the May 22, 2014, meeting minutes. 4. CONSENT and VOTE: May 2014 Financial Report ...... Page 6 Report on the May 2014 Financial Statement; consider approval. 5. REPORT and VOTE: Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment Request ...... Page 7 Report on a request from the Iowa Department of Transportation to add a project to the long-range plan to widen US 6/Hickman Road from the west edge of Waukee to 111th Street; consider approval. 6. REPORT and VOTE: Federal Fiscal Year 2015 – 2018 Transportation Improvement Program Draft ...... Page 9 Report on the draft Federal Fiscal Year 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program; consider approval. 7. REPORT and VOTE: Federal Fiscal Year 2014 – 2017 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Request ...... Page 10 Report on a request to amend the Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program; consider approval. 8. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget – Fourth Amendment ...... Page 12 Report regarding the a proposed amendment to shift funds among work elements; consider approval 9. REPORT: Self Certification ...... Page 14 Report on the MPO’s required self-certification of compliance with federal requirements. 10. REPORT: Mobilizing Tomorrow Update ...... Page 15 Report on the development of Mobilizing Tomorrow, the MPO’s next long-range transportation plan 11. REPORT: I-235 Studies Update ...... Page 16 Report on a study to determine the feasibility of adding ramp metering on I-235 as well as the I-235 Safety Audit. 12. REPORT: On-Street Bicycle Facility Feasibility Study ...... Page 17 Report the On-Street Bicycle Facility Feasibility Study being develop as part of the energy efficiency grant received by the MPO. 13. REPORT: Electric Vehicle Readiness ...... Page 18 Report on the need and initial steps for electric vehicle infrastructure.
Altoona Ankeny Bondurant Carlisle Clive Dallas County Des Moines DART Grimes Johnston Mitchellville Norwalk Pleasant Hill Polk City Polk County Urbandale Warren County Waukee West Des Moines Windsor Heights
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14. INFORMATION: MPO Progress Report ...... Page 19 15. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee 16. Next Meeting Date 4:00 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 2014, Des Moines Area MPO Office. 17. Adjournment DRAFT
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June 2014 Item No. 3
ISSUE: Approval of Meeting Minutes
VOTE: Consider approval of the May 22, 2014, MPO Policy Committee meeting minutes.
BACKGROUND:
The minutes of the May 22, 2014, MPO Policy Committee meeting are enclosed on the following pages.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes of the May, 2014, MPO Policy Committee meeting. DRAFT STAFF CONTACT:
Jennifer Ratcliff, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2014, 2014 Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room Des Moines, Iowa
The MPO held a meeting at 4:00 p.m. on May 22, 2014, in the Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room. Before the meeting, the MPO staff emailed agenda packets to the MPO’s representatives and posted the agenda at the MPO office at 11:40 a.m., on May 16, 2014. The fiscal year-to-date publication cost of meeting minutes for the MPO: $1266.23. In addition to these published tentative minutes, there also may be additional Meeting Notes on file with the MPO staff that are public records and available upon request as provided by law. These tentative minutes reflect all action taken at the meeting.
MPO Representatives Present: MPO Representatives Absent: DRAFT Skip Conkling, City of Altoona Kyle Mertz, City of Altoona Gary Lorenz, City of Ankeny David Jones, City of Ankeny Paul Moritz, City of Ankeny Mark Arentsen, City of Bondurant Ruth Randleman, City of Carlisle John Edwards, City of Clive Ted Weaver, City of Clive Chris Coleman, City of Des Moines David Chelsvig, City of Cumming** Rick Clark, City of Des Moines Mark Hanson, Dallas County Joe Gatto, City of Indianola Mike Clayton, Iowa Department of Tom Armstrong, City of Grimes Transportation* Eric Hanson, City of Indianola Jamie Schug, Des Moines Area Regional Transit Brian Laurenzo, City of Johnston Authority Jeremy Filbert, City of Mitchellville Alan Graff, Des Moines International Airport* Jake Anderson, Van Meter** Chris Coleman, City of Des Moines Betty Glover, City of Windsor Heights Skip Moore, City of Des Moines Julia Castillo, Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Frank Cownie, City of Des Moines Agency** Scott Sanders, City of Des Moines Tracy Troutner, Federal Highway Larry Hulse, City of Des Moines Administration* Bill Gray, City of Des Moines Mark Bechtel, Federal Transit Administration* Rick Clark, City of Des Moines * Advisory/Non-Voting Representatives Robert Mahaffey, City of Des Moines ** Associate/Non-Voting Representatives Paula Dierenfeld, City of Johnston Tom Leners, Madison County** Others Present: Jim Lane, City of Norwalk Clifford A. Leonard, Public Martha Miller, City of Pleasant Hill Mark Perington, Snyder & Associates Gary Mahannah, City of Polk City Angela Connolly, Polk County MPO Staff Present: Tom Hockensmith, Polk County Jonathan Wilson, General Counsel Robert Andeweg, City of Urbandale Todd Ashby, Executive Director Creighton Cox, City of Urbandale Stephanie Muller, Executive Administrator Mike Carver, City of Urbandale Jennifer Ratcliff, Executive Assistant Dean Yordi, Warren County Dylan Mullenix, Principal Transportation Planner Case Harvey, City of Waukee Nate Goldberg, Senior Transportation Planner Tim Moerman, City of Waukee Zach Young, Senior Transportation Planner Russ Trimble, City of West Des Moines Teva Dawson, Senior Transportation Planner John Mickelson, City of West Des Moines Bethany Wilcoxon, Senior Transportation Steve Gaer, City of West Des Moines Planner Charlene Butz, City of Windsor Heights Andrew Lynch, Transportation Planner Intern
Aaron Bartling, Associate Transportation
Planner
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1. Call to Order
MPO Chair Tom Hockensmith recognized a quorum and called the May 22, 2014, meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization May 22, 2014, meeting agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s April 17, 2014, meeting minutes. DRAFT MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. April 2014 Financial Statement
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the April, Financial Statement.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Mobilizing Tomorrow Update
MPO staff presented; discussion only on item 6
7. Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment Request
MPO staff presented; discussion only on item 7
8. MPO Progress Report
MPO staff presented; discussion only on item 8
9. MPO Progress Report
10. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee
11. Next Meeting Date
4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2014, Des Moines Area MPO Burnham Conference Room.
12. Adjournment
Hearing no objection to the contrary, Chair Hockensmith adjourned the meeting at 4:29 p.m.
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June 2014 Item No. 4
ISSUE: May 2014 Financial Statement
CONSENT and VOTE: Consider approval of the April 2014 Financial Statement.
BACKGROUND:
The May 2014 Financial Statement will be provided prior to the MPO Policy Meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the May 2014 Financial Statement.
DRAFTSTAFF CONTACT:
Stephanie Muller, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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June 2013 Item No. 5
ISSUE: Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment Request
REPORT: Report on a request from the Iowa Department of Transportation to add a project to the Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan to widen US 6/Hickman Road to six lanes.
BACKGROUND:
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has submitted a request to amend the Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (HY 2035 MTP) by adding a project to widen US 6/Hickman Road to six lanes between County Road R22 at the west edge of Waukee and 111th Street just east of Interstate 35/80. This request is in response to two studies currently underway on the corridor.
DRAFTThe map below illustrates the portion of Hickman Road proposed for widening. Included on the following page is the request letter from the Iowa DOT. MPO staff will provide an opportunity for public input during the June 19, 2014, MPO Policy Committee meeting.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends submittal of the project with the Mobilizing Tomorrow process in lieu of modification of the current plan.
The MPO Transportation Technical Committee voted to recommend approval of the requested amendment.
STAFF CONTACT:
Todd Ashby, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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June 2014 Item No. 6
ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Year 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program Draft
REPORT and VOTE: Consider approval of the draft Federal Fiscal Year 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program.
BACKGROUND:
The MPO staff is required to develop a four-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) by updating the current TIP for the MPO. The purpose of the TIP is to list all projects in the MPO planning area proposed to receive federal funding and scheduled to begin within the next four federal fiscal years.
DRAFTThe MPO staff requested that MPO member governments and participating agencies review and report any project changes, new projects, or “roll-over” projects programmed in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and/or 2018. Staff developed the project listing for the FFY 2015-2018 TIP with the information provided by the member governments.
The MPO staff will submit the FFY 2015-2018 TIP draft to the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Highway Administration for review and comment on June 15, 2014. Staff will incorporate any comments received into the final draft. The final FFY 2015-2018 TIP is due to the Iowa DOT by July 17, 2014.
The MPO’s Public Participation Plan requires the FFY 2015-2018 TIP to undergo a 45-day comment period and have a stand only public input meeting. Staff has scheduled a public input meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at the MPO office.
The draft FFY 2015-2018 TIP is included as a supplemental item to this agenda packet.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of draft FFY 2015-2018 TIP.
STAFF CONTACT:
Zach Young, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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June 2014 Item No. 7
ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Request
REPORT and VOTE: Consider approval of a request to amend the Federal Fiscal Years 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program.
BACKGROUND:
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) requested the following revisions to the Federal Fiscal Year 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program (FFY 2014-2017 TIP):
Sponsor: Iowa DOT Project: I-80: US 65 Interchange DRAFTFederal Aid Amount: $9,990,000 in NHPP funds Total Cost: $11,100,000 Change: Move funds from FFY 2015 to FFY 2014 and update funding amounts to $8.1 million in Federal Aid with a total project cost of $9 million.
Included, immediately following, is a map showing the location of the projects.
The MPO staff notes that amendments to the TIP are subject to the approval of the MPO and a public comment period. The public will have the opportunity to comment at the June 19, 2014, MPO Policy meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of the requested revisions to the FFY 2014-2017 TIP.
STAFF CONTACTS:
Zach Young, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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Sponsor DOT-D01-MPO26 Vicinity Map Identity IM--80()--13-77 TPMS# 18633 TIP# -- Location I-80: US 65 INTERCHANGE Characteristics / 0.8 MI / TypeDRAFT of Work Grade and Pave,Lighting,Traffic Signals
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June 2014 Item No. 8
ISSUE: Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget – Fourth Amendment
REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Consider approval of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget.
BACKGROUND:
MPO staff has identified the need to shift funds among the budget work elements to ensure adequate funding for anticipated costs. The MPO often makes these routine adjustments towards the end of each fiscal year. Staff proposes to make the following adjustments:
DRAFT Work Element 3.0: Public Involvement – increase funding by $20,000; Work Element 7.0: Unified Planning Work Program – increase funding by $5,000; Work Element 5.0: Transportation Improvement Program – decrease funding by $12,500; and, Work Element 9.0: Committee Support – decrease funding by $12,500.
The proposed changes result in zero net adjustment to the MPO’s total budget. The following page includes a revised budget worksheet that highlights the proposed changes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the amendments to the FY 2014 UPWP.
STAFF CONTACT:
Dylan Mullenix, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) UPWP WORK ELEMENT FHWA PL FTA 5303 CODE FHWA PL FTA 5303 MPO Match Other Local CIRTPA MPO STP Other Funds/Grants Funds – Funds - MPO TOTAL Funds - New Funds - New Funds Funds Contract Funds Carryover* Carryover Amount Source Long-Range 1.0 $45,157 $0 $162,654 $29,882 $56,880 $8,844 $0 $0 $0 - $303,417 Transportation Planning Transportation Systems 2.0 $25,646 $0 $92,374 $16,970 $32,302 $5,023 $0 $0 $0 - $172,315 Planning $12,546 $0 $45,184 $8,301 $16,383 $1,874 $0 $0 $0 - $84,288 3.0 Public Involvement $9,568 $0 $34,463 $6,331 $12,052 $1,874 $0 $0 $0 - $64,288 DRAFT4.0 Interagency Coordination $17,598 $0 $63,387 $11,645 $15,369 $10,243 $0 $0 $0 - $118,242 Transportation $11,897 $0 $42,853 $7,873 $14,621 $2,694 $0 $0 $0 - $79,938 5.0 Improvement Program $13,758 $0 $49,554 $9,104 $17,328 $2,694 $0 $0 $0 - $92,438
6.0 CIRTPA $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $79,621 $0 $0 - $79,621
Unified Planning Work $5,209 $0 $18,762 $3,446 $6,707 $874 $0 $0 $0 - $34,998 7.0 Program $4,465 $0 $16,081 $2,954 $5,624 $874 $0 $0 $0 - $29,998
8.0 Transit Planning $7,483 $0 $26,952 $4,952 $9,425 $1,465 $0 $0 $0 - $50,277
$23,403 $0 $84,297 $15,486 $29,114 $4,948 $0 $0 $0 - $157,248 9.0 Committee Support $25,264 $0 $90,998 $16,717 $31,821 $4,948 $0 $0 $0 - $169,748
10.0 Administration $28,262 $0 $101,796 $18,701 $35,597 $5,535 $0 $0 $0 - $189,891
11.0 Information Technology $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $20,000 $0 $0 $0 - $20,000
12.0 Travel and Training $5,286 $0 $19,039 $3,498 $7,693 $0 $0 $0 $0 - $35,516
Sub Total FY 2014 Budget $182,487 $0 $657,298 $120,754 $224,091 $61,500 $79,621 $0 $0 $1,325,751 Special Project – 13.1 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $57,875 $0 $95,000 $0 - $152,875 GDMP/DCA TMA Special Project – 13.2 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $16,000 $0 $0 $0 - $16,000 Pictometry Special Project- Rail Port IDOT Rail Revolving 13.3 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $25,000 $0 $0 $100,000 $125,000 Study Loan Fund Special Project - Sustainable 13.4 Ames/Des Moines $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $100,000 Communities Regional $100,000 Corridor Transit Study Planning Grant Special Project - Inclusive Community 13.5 Coordinated $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $19,455 Transportaton $19,455 Transportation Study Association of America Sustainable Special Project - The 13.6 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $60,000 Communities Regional $60,000 Tomorrow Plan Planning Grant Special Project - Trail 13.7 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 - $0 Planning Special Project - Trail 13.8 $28,527 $0 $0 $0 $0 $74,000 $0 $0 $21,473 SAFETEA-LU $124,000 Network Smartphone Special Project - AARP 13.9 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $4,000 Iowa AARP $4,000 Assistance Special Project - Energy IDED Office of Energy 13.10 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $45,000 $45,000 Efficiency Planning Grant Special Project - Water 13.11 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,000 Iowa DNR Grant $5,000 Trails Sub Total FY 2014 Budget $28,527 $0 $0 $0 $0 $172,875 $0 $95,000 $354,928 - $651,330
TOTAL FY 2014 BUDGET $211,014 $0 $657,298 $120,754 $224,091 $234,375 $79,621 $95,000 $354,928 - $1,977,081
= Affected Items Blue = New amount Red = Previous amount * FHWA PL Carryover funds for 13.8 were added in Amendment 2 and are unspent funds from FY 2013.
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June 2014 Item No. 9 ISSUE: Self-Certification
REPORT: Report on the MPO’s required self-certification of compliance with federal requirements.
BACKGROUND:
The MPO is required to annual self-certify its planning process to ensure it complies with federal requirements. The MPO traditionally includes a signed self-certification statement in the annual Transportation Improvement Program. One recommendation from the MPO’s federal certification review was to put more emphasis on the annual self-certification to provide the MPO committees a better understanding of the various federal requirements with which the MPO must comply.
At the June 19, 2014, meeting, the MPO staff will review the federal requirements and discuss how DRAFTthe MPO’s planning process complies with each. A formal self-certification statement will be included in the Federal Fiscal Years 2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program, which is anticipated to be approved by the MPO in July 2014.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. Report and discussion only.
STAFF CONTACT:
Dylan Mullenix, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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June 2014 Item No. 10
ISSUE: Mobilizing Tomorrow Update
REPORT: Brief report on Mobilizing Tomorrow, the MPO’s next long-range transportation plan.
BACKGROUND:
The MPO continues to work on developing the next long-range transportation plan. In late April, the MPO staff began soliciting projects to include in the plan. The deadline to submit project requests was May 23, 2014. MPO staff is currently reviewing the approximately 425 projects that have been submitted.
MPO staff will provide additional details at the June 19, 2014, meeting. DRAFT RECOMMENDATION:
None. Report and discussion only.
STAFF CONTACTS:
Dylan Mullenix, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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June 2014 Item No. 11
ISSUE: I-235 Studies Update
REPORT: Report from the Iowa Department of Transportation on the draft study to determine the feasibility of ramp metering on I-235 as well as an upcoming I-235 Safety Audit.
BACKGROUND:
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) contracted with HR Green to study the potential for adding ramp metering to I-235. The draft study is now available for comment. The full draft study is posted on the MPO’s website. The draft executive summary of the study is included as a supplemental item to this agenda packet. Please provide any comments to Mike Clayton at [email protected] by no later than Friday, June 20, 2014. DRAFT The Iowa DOT also plans to conduct a safety audit on I-235. Mike Clayton will provide additional information at the June meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. Report and discussion only.
STAFF CONTACT:
Nathan Goldberg, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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June 2014 Item No. 12
ISSUE: On-Street Bicycle Facilities Feasibility Study
REPORT: Report the On-Street Bicycle Facility Feasibility Study being develop as part of the energy efficiency grant received by the MPO.
BACKGROUND:
In February of 2014, the Des Moines Area MPO received grant funds from the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Energy Office to conduct a short planning process around Energy Efficiency through Transportation Planning. One aspect of this study is to develop a regional on-street bike feasibility study to encourage more automobile users to participate in active transportation modes. DRAFT The key to achieving a higher level of bicycle commuters is providing a connected network of facilities that provide convenient access to employment and shopping. Staff reviewed current plans for on-street facilities in the region and developed a map showing proposed routes to complete the network. The Study includes:
1. A map of streets in the region that can feasibly include some type of on-street facility; and, 2. Current best practices in bicycle lane design standards derived from NACTO;
Staff has met several times with a special committee to review and provided feedback on the development of the feasibility study. The committee’s feedback has been incorporated into the draft report.
Included, as a supplemental item, is the draft on-street bicycle facilities network map.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. Report and discussion only.
STAFF CONTACT:
Aaron Bartling, [email protected]; and, Zach Young, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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June 2014 Item No. 13
ISSUE: Electric Vehicle Readiness
REPORT: Discussion regarding the need and initial steps for electric vehicle infrastructure in the region.
BACKGROUND:
In February of 2014, Des Moines MPO received grant funds from the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Energy Office to conduct a short planning process around Energy Efficiency through Transportation Planning. One aspect of this study is to develop a plan for the location of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging stations and electric vehicle implantation strategies throughout Greater Des Moines. DRAFT Included, as a supplemental item, is a draft report outlining key actions MPO member communities can take to support the adoption of electric vehicle use by private citizens through increasing the installation of electric vehicle charging.
RECOMMENDATION:
None. Report and discussion only.
STAFF CONTACT:
Teva Dawson, [email protected]; (515) 334-0075.
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June 2014 Item No. 14
ISSUE: MPO Progress Report
INFORMATION: Distribution of the May 2014 Progress Report.
BACKGROUND:
The monthly Progress Report is a summary of work performed by the MPO staff.
The May 2014 Progress Report will be provided prior to the Policy meeting.
RECOMMENDATION:
DRAFTNone. Information only.
STAFF CONTACT:
Jennifer Ratcliff, [email protected] (515) 334-0075.
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HRG Project Number: 40120022.06
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April 2014
HRG Project Number: 40120022.06
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PREFACE
The Interstate 235 Ramp Management Feasibility Study has been completed in a system of technical memorandums documenting the project. These technical memorandums are compiled to form the final project deliverable.
Technical Memorandum #1: Existing Conditions Review
The first of the three memorandums produced documents the existing conditions of the I-235 study corridor. The existing conditions review included a high-level review of crash history, entrance ramp geometrics, documentation of traffic volume data, documentation of travel time data, and completion of traffic operations analysis.
Technical Memorandum #2: Ramp Management Strategy Review
The second memorandum reviews three components. The first component is the overall ramp management strategy which includes evaluation of isolated ramps versus a group strategy and assessment of metering timing parameters. The second component is the evaluation of I-235 corridor operations for existing and future conditions, with and without the use of ramp metering. The final component is the ramp meter design criteria including whether there is a single lane or dual lane and if dual, whether a dual/simultaneous vehicle release or alternating vehicle release strategy is utilized. In addition, stop bar placement, pavement marking/signing modifications and ITS infrastructure improvements are discussed. The strategy is developed based on the findings of the first memorandum titled Existing Conditions Review Technical Memorandum.
Technical Memorandum #3: Benefit/Cost Analysis
Based on the ramp management strategies and locations identified within the second technical memorandum, a review of the anticipated user benefit and implementation/operating costs of the selected ramp metering concept is completed. The goal of the Benefit/Cost Technical Memorandum is to quantify the relative benefit of implementing the ramp management strategy along the I-235 corridor.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PROJECT INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ...... A-1 A. Purpose ...... A-1 B. Study Area Background ...... A-1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... B-1
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #1: EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW I. INTRODUCTION ...... TM 1-1 II. EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW ...... TM 1-5 A. Traffic Operations ...... TM 1-5 1. Overview ...... TM 1-5 2. Travel Time Evaluation ...... TM 1-5 3. Traffic Operations Analysis ...... TM 1-18 4. Summary of Traffic Operations Analysis ...... TM 1-28 B. Entrance Ramp Geometry Review ...... TM 1-30 1. Overview ...... TM 1-30 2. Inventory Process ...... TM 1-30 3. Summary of Existing Geometrics ...... TM 1-44 C. Crash History Review ...... TM 1-46 1. Overview ...... TM 1-46 2. Crash History Analysis ...... TM 1-46 3. Summary of Crash History Analysis ...... TM 1-49 D. ITS Infrastructure Review...... TM 1-51 1. Overview of Existing Infrastructure ...... TM 1-51 2. Typical Ramp Metering Requirements ...... TM 1-53 3. Summary of ITS Infrastructure ...... TM 1-54 III. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS ...... TM 1-55 IV. APPENDIX 1A: VIDEO FOOTAGE DVD ...... TM 1-A V. APPENDIX 1B: TRAVEL TIME RUN RESULTS ...... TM 1-B VI. APPENDIX 1C: JULY VS. SEPTEMBER TRAVEL TIME RUN RESULTS ...... TM 1-C VII. APPENDIX 1D: FREEVAL ANALYSIS WORKSHEETS ...... TM 1-D VIII. APPENDIX 1E: GEOMETRIC INVENTORY COLLECTION FORMS ...... TM 1-E IX. APPENDIX 1F: GEOMETRIC INVENTORY DATABASE ...... TM 1-F X. APPENDIX 1G: CMAT CRASH HISTORY DATA ...... TM 1-G XI. APPENDIX 1H: CRASH RATE DATA ...... TM 1-H
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TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #2: RAMP STRATEGY REVIEW I. INTRODUCTION ...... TM 2-1 II. RAMP MANAGEMENT STRATEGY ...... TM 2-2 A. Conditions Addressed by Ramp Metering ...... TM 2-2 B. Criteria for Ramp Metering ...... TM 2-3 C. Geographic Extent and Ramp Metering Approach ...... TM 2-4 D. Ramp Metering Algorithms ...... TM 2-7 E. Queue Adjustments and Flow Rates ...... TM 2-10 III. RAMP METER OPERATIONS ANALYSIS ...... TM 2-13 A. Existing Conditions Analysis Summary ...... TM 2-13 B. Ramp Meter Operations Analysis ...... TM 2-15 1. Methodology ...... TM 2-15 2. Traffic Scenarios ...... TM 2-15 3. Ramp Meter Timings ...... TM 2-16 4. Evaluation of Operations ...... TM 2-19 5. Summary of Operations Analysis ...... TM 2-26 IV. RAMP METER DESIGN CRITERIA ...... TM 2-27 A. Sketch Planning Spreadsheet Tool ...... TM 2-27 B. Acceleration/Storage Length ...... TM 2-27 C. Stop Bar Placement ...... TM 2-32 D. Single vs. Dual Lane Operation ...... TM 2-33 E. Dual Lane Vehicle Release Operations ...... TM 2-36 F. Pavement Marking/Signing Modifications ...... TM 2-37 G. ITS Infrastructure Improvements ...... TM 2-38 V. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS ...... TM 2-40 VI. APPENDIX 2A: OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS ...... TM 2-A VII. APPENDIX 2B: MnDOT DESIGN CRITERIA INFORMATION ...... TM 2-B
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TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #3: BENEFIT/COST ANALYSIS I. INTRODUCTION ...... TM 3-1 II. ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY ...... TM 3-3 III. ANALYSIS RESULTS ...... TM 3-4 IV. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS ...... TM 3-9
LIST OF TABLES
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #1: EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW Table I-1: List of Studied Entrance Ramps ...... TM 1-3 Table II-1: Eastbound/Northbound Travel Time Results ...... TM 1-7 Table II-2: Westbound/Southbound Travel Time Results ...... TM 1-8 Table II-3: CMAT Results Summary Table ...... TM 1-49
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #2: RAMP STRATEGY REVIEW Table II-1: Entrance Ramp 2013 Peak Hour Volumes ...... TM 2-12 Table III-1: Ramp Meter Boundary Analysis I-235 Westbound (20 Year Traffic Condition) ...... TM 2-17 Table III-2: Ramp Meter Timings I-235 Westbound (20 Year Forecasts) ...... TM 2-18 Table III-3: Ramp Meter Timings I-235 Westbound (20 Year Forecasts) ...... TM 2-19 Table III-4: East-West Segment - AM Peak Period Travel Time Improvements ...... TM 2-22 Table III-5: East-West Segment - PM Peak Period Travel Time Improvements ...... TM 2-23 Table IV-1: List of Entrance Ramps with Inadequate Acceleration Length ...... TM 2-28
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #3: BENEFT/COST ANALYSIS Table 0II-1: Benefits in Eastbound/Northbound Direction ...... TM 3-4 Table 0II-2: Benefits in Westbound/Southbound Direction ...... TM 3-5 Table 0II-3: Benefits in Both Directions ...... TM 3-5 Table 0II-4: Cost Estimate for Benefit-Cost Analysis ...... TM 3-6 Table 0II-5: Benefit/Cost Summary for East-West Segment ...... TM 3-6 Table 0II-6: Benefit/Cost Summary for North-South Segment ...... TM 3-7
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #1: EXISTING CONDITIONS REVIEW Exhibit I-1: Study Area Map ...... TM 1-2 Exhibit I-2: Entrance Ramps along Study Corridor ...... TM 1-4 Exhibit II-1: Travel Time Results ...... TM 1-9 Exhibit II-2: Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ...... TM 1-20 Exhibit II-3: Sample Coding Diagram ...... TM 1-24 Exhibit II-4: FREEVAL Data Entry ...... TM 1-25 Exhibit II-5: Breakdown and Linkage of FREEVAL Volumes ...... TM 1-26 Exhibit II-6: Sample Summary Outputs of FREEVAL Model ...... TM 1-26 Exhibit II-7: Space Mean Speed Contours ...... TM 1-27 Exhibit II-8: Sample LOS results (westbound I-235 PM peak period) ...... TM 1-27 Exhibit II-9: Short-Term Deficiencies on the I-235 Corridor ...... TM 1-29 Exhibit II-10: Entrance Ramp Scenario Schematic ...... TM 1-32 Exhibit II-11: Existing Entrance Ramp Geometry ...... TM 1-35 Exhibit II-12: Crash Data Summary ...... TM 1-48 Exhibit II-13: Existing Communications Infrastructure ...... TM 1-52 Exhibit II-14: Typical Entrance Ramp Metering Communications System Layout ...... TM 1-53
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #2: RAMP STRATEGY REVIEW Exhibit II-1: Time Trends for Speed and Flow (Typical Morning Rush) ...... TM 2-3 Exhibit II-2: Summary of Ramp Metering Approaches ...... TM 2-5 Exhibit II-3: Summary of Ramp Metering Approach Advantages and Disadvantages ...... TM 2-6 Exhibit II-4: Ramp Metering Flow Controls ...... TM 2-11 Exhibit III-1: Short-Term Deficiencies on the I-235 Corridor ...... TM 2-14 Exhibit III-2: Average Weekday Peak Period Volume Comparisons ...... TM 2-16 Exhibit III-3: East-West Segment - AM & PM Peak Period Travel Times (20 Year Forecast) ...... TM 2-20 Exhibit III-4: East-West Segment - AM Peak Travel Times with and without Metering ...... TM 2-24 Exhibit III-5: East-West Segment - PM Peak Travel Times with and without Metering ...... TM 2-25 Exhibit IV-1: Ramps with Inadequate Acceleration Length ...... TM 2-29 Exhibit IV-2: Typical Metered Entrance Ramp Layout ...... TM 2-33 Exhibit IV-3: Example DOT Typical Cross Sections ...... TM 2-35 Exhibit IV-4: Typical Vehicle Release Strategies ...... TM 2-36 Exhibit IV-5: Typical Entrance Ramp Metering Communications System Layout ...... TM 2-39
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #3: BENEFT/COST ANALYSIS Exhibit III-1: Annual Ramp Metering Benefits over 20 Year Analysis Period ...... TM 3-8 vi
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PROJECT INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
A. Purpose
The purpose of the series of technical memorandums is to study the feasibility of implementing ramp metering along the Interstate 235 (I-235) corridor located in Des Moines, Iowa. Ramp meters smooth the flow of traffic entering freeway facilities allowing vehicles to merge onto the freeway facility with minimal effect on traffic flow. The smoothing of traffic is completed by splitting the large clusters, or platoons, of vehicles that enter the entrance ramp from the upstream terminal intersection. Typically, ramp metering is used to reduce congestion, reduce the number of crashes, and improve travel time reliabilities. As a result of implementing ramp metering, improvements to travel speed, travel time, delay, and crash rates are commonly observed.
Ultimately, this series of technical memorandums will serve as a foundation to the question of whether the I-235 corridor would benefit from the implementation of ramp metering strategies with regards to traffic operations as well as from a benefit/cost perspective.
B. Study Area Background
The project study area includes the I-235 corridor from the southwest I-35/I-80 systems interchange (Southwest Mixmaster) located in West Des Moines, Iowa to the northeast I-35/I-80 systems interchange (Northeast Mixmaster) located in Ankeny, Iowa. I-235 is an urban interstate corridor approximately fourteen miles long with four different posted speed limit zones ranging from 55 to 65 mph along the facility.
I-235, also named the MacVicar Freeway, in honor of two former mayors of Des Moines, John MacVicar Sr. and John MacVicar Jr., was originally constructed between 1961 and 1968 and was reconstructed between 2002 and 2007. The reconstruction project included bridge widening and replacement, installation of noise walls, reconstructing several of the existing interchanges, and repaving the facility. The new facility also eliminated all left-lane exits and entrances and is six lanes wide throughout the route with an eight-lane stretch between 63rd Street (Highway 28) and 7th Street as well as between 5th Avenue and E. 14th Street.
As a part of the reconstruction project, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was completed in the spring of 1999, with the Record of Decision being signed in April 1999. The following is an excerpt from the EIS regarding the use of ramp metering as a potential alternative to mitigate the needs of the corridor:
Ramp Metering – This strategy examined the advantages of metering several high volume ramps along the I-235 corridor, especially in the highly congested Des Moines central business district. The main purpose of metering ramps along I-235 is to improve traffic flows, by diverting some short distance traffic to other facilities, and smoothing the flows of traffic entering the freeway. This is accomplished through the installation of traffic signals on major on-ramps. These signals would meter the flow of traffic entering the freeway at any given point, A - 1
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and encourage some short distance traffic to find alternative routes by marginally increasing travel times for trips entering I-235.
While improved efficiency associated with ramp metering creates marked improvements on I-235, it does not completely solve the projected transportation deficiencies. Therefore, ramp metering was incorporated into the build alternatives to provide a more comprehensive solution to projected traffic demands.
However, through the selection of the preferred alternative within the EIS, which incorporated input from the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (DMA MPO) and the Iowa DOT Commission (Commission) as well as input from the Metropolitan I-235 Citizens Design Committee, it was decided not to include ramp metering along the corridor as part of the I-235 corridor reconstruction efforts. The following is an excerpt from the EIS:
Ramp Metering – Ramp metering was not recommended at this time. However, the Commission recommended that the locations for ramp metering be identified and those locations be designed to be compatible with possible future metering.
The final preferred alternative included a compromise between the full build alternative and the limited build alternative, which included the use of TDM-10 and a Freeway Incident Management system. TDM-10 is a travel demand management strategy attempting to maximize the people-moving capacity of existing transportation systems by encouraging the use of alternative travel modes with the goal of reducing the total number of vehicles needed to transport the same number of people by ten percent during peak periods.
I-235 is a prominent auxiliary Interstate route providing a means of transportation access to daily commuters along with intra-urban and through motorists. The corridor runs just north of downtown Des Moines through the core of the Des Moines metropolitan area. I-235 currently carries approximately between 63,000 and 118,300 vehicles per day according the Iowa DOT 2012 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) Flow Maps.
As part of the 1999 EIS, traffic volume projections for the year 2020 were provided along the corridor. Currently, west of 63rd Street (Iowa Highway 28), those traffic projections have already been surpassed by 2012 traffic volumes. East of 63rd Street, current daily traffic is below however increasing towards the 2020 traffic volume projections.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This series of technical memorandums documented the feasibility of ramp metering along the I-235 corridor. The technical memorandums were divided into three sections with the first memorandum reviewing existing conditions, the second reviewing operations and developing the metering strategy and the third providing a benefit-cost analysis. Findings of the three memorandums are summarized below. For additional information, refer to the individual technical memorandums themselves.
Technical Memorandum #1: Existing Conditions Review
The first of the three memorandums, titled Existing Conditions Review Technical Memorandum documented the existing conditions along the I-235 corridor including; Conducted a traffic operational analysis of the existing traffic volumes to identify areas of operational concern, Collected and reviewed travel time information during peak periods to supplement traffic operational analysis, Inventoried and reviewed existing entrance ramp geometrics to identify potential geometric constraints, Reviewed historical crash records to identify safety concerns along the current corridor, Reviewed available Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) communications infrastructure sources of information to identify potential communication infrastructure needs.
From the existing conditions review, the following points can be concluded With regards to traffic operations, the majority of existing operational concerns occur along the east/west segment of the corridor. o Eastbound in the AM peak period and westbound in the PM peak period Impacts to travel times caused by congestion were noted mostly along the east/west segment of the corridor. The east/west segment of the corridor contained multiple segments with crash rates above the statewide average
Technical Memorandum #2: Ramp Management Strategy Review
The Ramp Management Strategy Review Technical Memorandum was the second installment and was divided into three components. Together, the first and second components provided an overview of the overall ramp management strategy including evaluation of isolated entrance ramps versus a group strategy assessment of metering timing parameters and an operational analysis of the effects of ramp metering. The existing conditions analysis for I-235, documented in the Existing Conditions Review Technical Memorandum, demonstrated that sections along the I-235 study corridor operate at or near capacity through several interchanges along the corridor, in particular along the east-west segment. These sections do not generally experience the type of dramatic speed reductions that would justify an isolated ramp metering strategy, however aggregated together, corridor speed reductions exist.
The east-west segment, from University Avenue west, has a number of deficient and potentially deficient segments, with most occurring in the westbound direction. Due to
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the anticipated corridor operational benefits and to minimize trip diversion to the surface street network, the group strategy along the east/west segment is recommended over the isolated strategy. The geographical extents of the east/west segment are between the western terminus, the southwest I-35/I-80 systems interchange (Southwest Mixmaster) and University Avenue (east of downtown). If resources are limited, priority should be given to the segment from 2nd Avenue west, in the westbound direction.
The north-south segment of I-235, from University Avenue north to the end of the study area at the I-35/I-80 systems interchange, has limited congestion and relatively low projected growth. The north/south segment should be monitored in the future, however near term benefits of ramp metering strategies are not currently present and even long- term benefits are projected to be negligible.
Also, due to the variability of traffic volumes temporally along the corridor both by peak period as well as seasonality, the use of a traffic responsive metering system is recommended.
The final component provided an overview of the proposed ramp meter design criteria including single lane or dual lane operation and if dual, whether a dual/simultaneous vehicle release or alternating vehicle release strategy is utilized. From use of a developed sketch planning spreadsheet tool, it was determined that in general, current and short-term traffic volume demand do not require dual lane operation along the corridor, however the Iowa DOT may wish to consider the implementation of dual lane operation as a long term strategy and minimize future reconstruction efforts by adding the additional infrastructure required for dual lane operations. The decision to deploy single lane operation or dual lane operations should be made on a ramp by ramp basis as part of the final design process. As discussed within the Single vs. Dual Lane Operation section of this technical memorandum, the existing entrance ramp geometrics generally align with the cross section widths necessary to deploy dual lane operations and provide for emergency vehicle by-pass operations. Under the dual lane operation strategy, an alternating vehicle release strategy is recommended over a dual/simultaneous release strategy.
In addition, the final component provided an overview of the proposed ramp meter design criteria including stop bar placement, pavement marking/signing modifications and necessary ITS infrastructure improvements. Pavement marking/signing modifications along with ITS infrastructure improvements associated with ramp metering implementation were identified.
Technical Memorandum #3: Benefit/Cost Analysis
The Benefit/Cost review component was the third and final installment in a series of three technical memorandums to study the feasibility of ramp metering along the I-235 corridor. The analysis summarized in the benefit/cost analysis memorandum utilized the TOPS- BC spreadsheet tool which estimates changes in travel time, crash rates and fuel consumption; and then monetizes these changes to estimate project benefits and allow benefits to be compared to cost. Both annualized net benefits and benefit/cost ratios were calculated. In addition to existing conditions, forecasts were developed for 5-year and 20-year time horizons.
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As discussed prior, the north-south section of I-235, from University Avenue north to the end of the study area at I-80/I-35, has limited congestion and relatively low projected growth. In addition, the east-segment, from University Avenue west, has a number of deficient and potentially deficient segments, with most occurring in the westbound direction. The TOPS-BC analysis showed that ramp metering would have significant benefits for the east-west segment over the 20-year analysis period while benefits for the north- south segment would be minimal. An investment in ramp metering for the westbound segment would slightly exceed annualized cost in the first year with significant increases over time until a 13:1 benefit/cost ratio is achieved 20 years out on the east-west segment. The north-south segment on the other hand does not achieve a 1:1 ratio until 10 years out and benefits are limited throughout the full study period.
Next Steps
From review of the data analyzed as part of the Interstate 235 Ramp Management Feasibility Study, the recommended next steps include: Further engineering analysis of ramps in the east-west segment of the corridor that have physical limitations or limited storage capabilities; Microsimulation analysis of the east-west corridor to identify potential queue spillbacks or impacts on surface street intersections. Resolve any institutional issues including operating policies and requirements for memoranda of understanding with municipalities. Develop initial timing plans. Develop specifications for design.
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FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2015‐2018
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
A regional program of surface transportation improvement projects to enhance the movement of goods and people along the greater Des Moines DRAFTmetropolitan area’s transportation system.
Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
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The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) prepared this report with funding from the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration, and in part through local matching funds provided by the Des Moines Area MPO member governments. These contents are the responsibility of the Des Moines Area MPO. The United States Government and its agencies assume no liability for the contents of this report or for the use of its contents. The Des Moines Area MPO approved this report on July 25, 2013. Please call (515) 334-0075 to obtain permission for use.
© 2014 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Glossary of Acronyms
ARRA American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 CMAQ Congestion Mitigation Air Quality DEMO Demonstration Award DART Des Moines Area Metropolitan Transit Authority DMAMPO Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization DISC Discretionary Federal Funds ESP Economic Stimulus Package ER Emergency Relief Program FM Farm‐to‐Market Funds FL Federal Lands Highway Program FHWA Federal Highway Administration FTA Federal Transit Administration FFY Federal Fiscal Year HBRRP Highway Bridge Replacement & Rehabilitation Program HIRTA Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Authority HRRR High Risk Rural Roads HSIP Highway Safety Improvement Program ICAAP Iowa’s Clean Air Attainment Program Iowa DOT Iowa Department of Transportation IM Interstate Maintenance ISTEA Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 MAP‐21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization NHS National Highway System NEPA National EnvironmDRAFTental Policy Act NHPP National Highway Performance Program PL Planning Funds PRF Primary Road Funds RTP Recreational Trails Program RPA Regional Planning Affiliation RISE Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy Program SAFETEA‐LU Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users SRTS Safe Routes to School STIP State Transportation Improvement Program STP Surface Transportation Program STP‐HBP Surface Transportation Program – Highway Bridge Program TAP Transportation Alternative Program TEA‐21 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century TIP Transportation Improvement Program TTC MPO Transportation Technical Committee
DRAFT Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE Introduction…………………………………………………………………………….………..……………1 General Overview of the TIP……………………………………………………………………………2 . The TIP and Federal Guidance…………………………………………………………………..2 . Federal Transportation Planning Process………………………………………………….4 . Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization……………………………….4 . Transportation Improvement Program……………………………………………………..8 . Revising the TIP………………………………………………………………………………………..9
CHAPTER TWO Project Selection Procedures…………………………………………………………………..…….11 . Surface Transportation Program Project Selection………………………………..….11 . Project Scoring Process……………………………………………………………..…………….13 . Funding for Large, Multi‐Year Projects……………………………………………………..14 . Additional Funding Availability………………………………………………………………..15
CHAPTER THREE Funding Programs………………………………………………………………………………….……..16 . Surface Transportation Program……………………………………………………………..16 . Transportation Alternatives Program………………………………………………………17 . Federal Funding Programs………………………………………………………………………19 . State Funding Programs…………………………………………………………………………..21 . Transit Funding Programs……………………………………………………………………….21
CHAPTER FOUR Federal Fiscal Year DRAFT2014 Status Reports………………………………………….……………24
CHAPTER FIVE Federal Highway Administration Projects…………………………………………..………..31 . Program Format……………………………………………………………………………………..31 . FFY 2015‐2018 FHWA Project List……………………………..……………………………32
CHAPTER SIX Federal Transit Administration Projects……………………………………………..………..41 . Program Format……………………………………………………………..……………….………41 . FFY 2015‐2018 Transit Project List………………………………………………………….42
CHAPTER SEVEN Financial Plan…………………………………………………………………………………..……………45 . Federal Highway Administration Projects………………………………………………..45 . Federal Transit Administration Projects…………………………………………………..50
CHAPTER EIGHT Public Participation………………………………………………………………………..…………….52
Figures and Tables Figure 1.1: Des Moines Area MPO Membership……………………………………………….………………………………5 Figure 1.2: Committee and Structural Organization Chart………………………………………………………………..7 Figure 2.1: STP project Categories……………………………………………………………………………….……………….12
Table 4.1: City of Ankeny……………………………………………………………………………………………………...………24 Table 4.2: City of Bondurant…………………………………………………………………………………..…………………….24 Table 4.3: City of Carlisle……………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..24 Table 4.4: City of Clive………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………24 Table 4.5: City of Des Moines………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25 Table 4.6: Grandview University………………………………………………………………………………………………..…25 Table 4.7: City of Grimes…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..26 Table 4.8: Iowa Department of Transportation……………………………………………………………………………..26 Table 4.9: Des Moines Area MPO………………………………………………………………………………………..…………27 Table 4.10: Polk County……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….27 Table 4.11: City of Urbandale………………………………………………………………………………………….……………27 Table 4.12: City of Waukee………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..…28 Table 4.13: City of West Des Moines………………………………………………………………………………………..……28 Table 4.14: City of Windsor Heights………………………………………………………………………………………..…….28 Table 4.15: Des Moines Area RegDRAFTional Transit Authority……………………………………………………...………..29
Table 7.1: Summary of Costs and Federal Aid………………………………………………………………….…………….46 Table 7.2: Surface Transportation Program Financial Constraint…………………………………..……………….46 Table 7.3: Transportation Alternatives Program Financial Constraint……………………………………………46 Table 7.4: 2012 City Street O+M Expenditures on Federal‐Aid Routes……………………………………………47 Table 7.5: Forecasted Maintenance Expenditures on Federal‐Aid Routes………………………………….……48 Table 7.6: Forecasted Operation Expenditures on Federal‐Aid Routes………………………………………..….48 Table 7.7: 2012 City Street Fund Receipts…………………………………………………………………………………….49 Table 7.8: Forecasted City Street Fund Revenue……………………………………………………………………………50 Table 7.9: DART’s Federal Funding Sources for FY 2015 – 2018……………………………………………...……..51 Table 7.10: DART’s State Funding Sources for FY 2015 – 2018…………………………………………..…………..51 APPENDICES
Appendix A Resolution of Board Approval……………………………..………………………………………………XX Appendix B Des Moines Area MPO Self‐Certification………………………………………………………………XX Appendix C Certification of Financial Capacity……………………………………………..………………………..XX
DRAFT Committee Representation
MPO Policy Committee – Primary Representatives Tom Hockensmith, Chair Polk County Supervisor Representing Name Title City of Altoona Skip Conkling Mayor City of Altoona Kyle Mertz Council Member City of Ankeny David Jones City Manager City of Ankeny Gary Lorenz Mayor City of Ankeny Wade Steenhoek Council Member City of Bondurant Mark Arentsen City Administrator City of Carlisle Ruth Randleman Mayor City of Clive John Edwards Council Member City of Clive Ted Weaver Council Member City of Cumming+ David Chelsvig Council Member City of Des Moines Chris Coleman Council Member City of Des Moines Skip Moore Council Member City of Des Moines Frank Cownie Mayor City of Des Moines Matt Anderson Assistant City Manager City of Des Moines Richard Clark City Manager City of Des Moines Robert Mahaffey Council Member City of Des Moines Bill Gray Council Member City of Des Moines Carl Voss Council Member City of Des Moines Larry Hulse Assistant City Manager City of Grimes Tom Armstrong Mayor City of Indianola+ Eric Hanson City Manager City of Johnston Brian Laurenzo Former Mayor City of Johnston Paula Dierenfeld Mayor City of Mitchellville Jeremy Filbert Mayor City of Norwalk Jim Lane Citizen City of Pleasant Hill Martha Miller Planning & Zoning Commissioner City of Polk City Gary Mahannah City Administrator City of Urbandale Creighton Cox Council Member City of Urbandale Mike Carver Council Member City of Urbandale Robert Andeweg Mayor City of Van Meter+ Jake Anderson City Manager City of Waukee Casey Harvey Council Member City of Waukee Tim Moerman City Manager City of West Des Moines DRAFTRuss Trimble Council Member City of West Des Moines Steve Gaer Mayor City of West Des Moines John Mickelson Council Member City of Windsor Heights Betty Glover Council Member Dallas County Mark Hanson Board of Supervisors DART Elizabeth Presutti General Manager DSM++ Kevin Foley Assistant Director FHWA++ Tracy Troutner Iowa Division FTA++ Mark Bechtel Region 7 HIRTA++ Julia Castillo Executive Director Iowa DOT++ Mike Clayton District 1 Transportation Planner Madison County+ Tom Leners Madison County Development Group Polk County Angela Connolly Board of Supervisors Warren County Dean Yordi Board of Supervisors +Associate, Non‐Voting Member ++Advisory, Non‐Voting Member
MPO Policy Committee – Alternative Representatives
Representing Name Title City of Altoona Jeremy Boka Council Member City of Altoona Mike Harmeyer Council Member City of Ankeny Mark Holm Council Member City of Ankeny Vacant ‐ City of Ankeny Paul Moritz Assistant City Manager City of Bondurant Keith Ryan Mayor City of Carlisle Andrew Lent City Administrator City of Clive Eric Klein Council Member City of Clive Vacant ‐ City of Cumming+ Ed Harken Council Member City of Des Moines David Caris Citizen City of Des Moines Kandi Reindl Management Analyst City of Des Moines Patrick Kozitza Public Works Director City of Des Moines Laura Graham Assistant to the City Manager City of Des Moines Chris Johansen Assistant City Manager City of Des Moines Phil Delafield Community Development Director City of Des Moines Vacant ‐ City of Des Moines Scott Sanders Finance Director City of Des Moines Terry Vorbrich Economic Development Administrator City of Grimes Kelley Brown City Administrator City of Indianola+ Chuck Burgin Community Development Director City of Johnston Gerd Clabaugh Council Member City of Johnston Jim Sanders City Administrator City of Mitchellville Laura Engler Council Member City of Norwalk Marketa Oliver City Manager City of Pleasant Hill Sara Kurovski Mayor City of Polk City Gary Heuertz Former Mayor City of Urbandale David McKay Engineering and Public Works Director City of Urbandale AJ Johnson City Manager City of Urbandale John Larson Assistant Engineering Director Van Meter+ Allan Adams Mayor City of Waukee Bill Peard Mayor City of Waukee Brad Deets Director of Development Services City of West Des Moines Jim Sandager Council Member City of West Des Moines Jody Smith Deputy City Manager City of West Des Moines Kevin Trevillyan Council Member City of Windsor Heights DRAFTJeff Fiegenschuh City Administrator Dallas County Brad Golightly Board of Supervisors Jamie Schug/Jim DART Chief Financial Officer Tishim DSM++ Alan Graff Director of Operations FHWA++ Becky Hiatt Iowa Division FTA++ Cindy Terwilliger Region 7 HIRTA++ Brooke Ramsey Assistant to the Executive Director Iowa DOT++ Craig Markley Madison County+ Aaron Price Board of Supervisors Polk County Mark Wandro County Administrator Polk County Bob Brownell Board of Supervisors Warren County Doug Shull Board of Supervisors
+Associate, Non‐Voting Member ++Advisory, Non‐Voting Member
MPO Executive Committee Tom Hockensmith, Chair Polk County Supervisor Representing Name Title City of Des Moines Robert Mahaffey Secretary/Treasurer City of Grimes Tom Armstrong Vice‐Chair City of Johnston Paula Dierenfeld At‐Large City of Des Moines Chris Coleman Ex‐Officio Polk County Angela Connolly At‐Large City of West Des Moines Steve Gaer At‐Large
DRAFT MPO Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) – Primary Representatives Ben Champ, Chair City of Pleasant Hill, Community Development Director Representing Name Title City of Altoona John Shaw Community Development Director City of Altoona Vern Willey Community Services Director City of Ankeny John Peterson Community Development Director City of Ankeny Eric Jensen Associate Planner City of Ankeny Paul Moritz Assistant City Manager City of Bondurant Lori Dunham Finance Director City of Carlisle Jeff Shug Consultant City of Clive Jim Hagelie Engineering Services Director City of Clive Matthew McQuillen Assistant City Manager City of Cumming+ Anthony Bellizzi City Engineer City of Des Moines Jennifer Bohac City Traffic Engineer City of Des Moines Jeb Brewer City Engineer City of Des Moines Michael Ludwig City Planning Administrator City of Grimes John Gade Consultant City of Indianola+ Chuck Burgin Director of Community Development City of Johnston Dave Cubit Public Works Director City of Johnston David Wilwerding Community Development Director City of Mitchellville Wayne Patterson Public Works Director City of Norwalk Luke Parris City Planner City of Polk City Dennis Dietz Planning and Zoning Commission City of Urbandale Dave McKay Director of Engineering and Public Works City of Urbandale John Larson Assistant Director of Engineering City of Urbandale Paul Dekker Community Development Director City of Waukee Brad Deets Director of Development Services City of Waukee Ben Landerhauser Planner City of West Des Moines Duane Wittstock City Engineer City of West Des Moines Joe Cory Engineering Manager City of West Des Moines Kara Tragesser Community Development, Planner City of Windsor Heights Sheena Danzer Zoning Administrator Dallas County Murray McConnell Director of Planning and Development DART++ Jim Tishim Planning Director DSM+++ Bryan Belt Director of Engineering and Planning FHWA+++ Tracy Troutner Iowa Division FTA+++ Mark Bechtel Region 7 HIRTA++ DRAFTJulia Castillo Executive Director Iowa DOT+++ Mike Clayton District 1 Transportation Planner Madison County+ Tom Leners Madison County Development Group Polk County Kurt Bailey County Engineer Polk County Bret VandeLune Land Use Planning Manager Warren County Matt Thomas County Engineer
+Associate, Non‐Voting Member ++Advisory, Voting Member +++Advisory, Non‐Voting Member
MPO Transportation Technical Committee (TTC) – Alternative Representatives
Representing Name Title City of Altoona Aaron Putnam Public Works Superintendent City of Altoona Chad Quick City Planner City of Ankeny Matt Ahrens Civil Engineer City of Ankeny Adam Lust City Engineer City of Ankeny Vacant ‐ City of Bondurant Ken Grove Street Superintendent City of Carlisle Steve O'Braza Public Works Superintendent City of Clive Dennis Henderson City Manager City of Clive Doug Ollendike Community Development Director City of Cumming+ Vacant ‐ City of Des Moines Bert Drost Planner City of Des Moines Pam Cooksey Deputy City Engineer City of Des Moines Michael Ring Principal Traffic Engineer City of Grimes Jerry Byg Consultant City of Indianola+ Eric Hanson City Manager City of Johnston Aaron Wolfe Senior Planner City of Johnston Brian Wilson Public Works Superintendent City of Mitchellville Cory Eshelman Public Works City of Norwalk Josh Heggen Community Development Director City of Pleasant Hill Madeline Sturms Associate Planner City of Polk City Doug Sires Planning and Zoning Commission City of Urbandale Annika Schilke Planner II City of Urbandale Steve Franklin Community Development Manager City of Urbandale Tim Stovie Assistant Director of Public Works City of Waukee Andy Kass Planner II City of Waukee John Gibson Director of Public Works City of West Des Moines Jodi Smith Deputy City Manager Community and Economic Development City of West Des Moines Clyde Evans Director City of West Des Moines Jim Dickinson Transportation Engineer City of Windsor Heights Jeff Fiegenschuh City Administrator Dallas County Jim George County Engineer DART++ Tony Filippini Planner DSM+++ Alan Graff Director of Operations FHWA+++ Becky Hiatt Iowa Division FTA+++ DRAFTCindy Terwilliger Region 7 HIRTA++ Brooke Ramsey Assistant to the Executive Director Iowa DOT+++ Craig Markley Madison County+ Aaron Price Board of Supervisors Polk County Trent Wolken Assistant County Engineer Polk County Robert Rice Public Works Director Warren County Brian Konrad Engineer
+Associate, Non‐Voting Member ++Advisory, Voting Member +++Advisory, Non‐Voting Member
CHAPTER ONE Introduction The FFY 2015‐2018 TIP contains seven chapters covering the Des Moines Area MPO’s guidelines for choosing and funding projects, status reports of the previous FFY projects, a listing of projects in the Federal highway and Federal transit element, a financial plan for all Federal‐aid projects, required resolutions and certifications, and a summary of public comments.
Chapter One: General Overview of the TIP The Introduction explains Federal transportation planning guidelines and provides background information on the Des Moines Area MPO’s responsibilities, representatives, and committees. The chapter also includes information about the Des Moines Area MPO’s public participation process procedures and provides an overview of the TIP, including its purpose, requirements, and the methodology to adopt, implement, amend, or modify the plan.
Chapter Two: Project Selection Procedures This chapter provides background into the Des Moines Area MPO’s project selection procedure, including eligibility requirements, basis of funding projects, and project scoring process.
Chapter Three: Funding Programs This chapter provides a summary of the various funding programs available for project within the Des Moines Area MPO planning area including Federal, State, and local funding sources. The chapter also discusses the intent of each of these programs.
Chapter Four: Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Status Reports The Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Status Reports chapter is a status listing of all Federal‐aid projects programmed to utilize Federal funding in FFY 2014. DRAFT
Chapter Five: Federal Highway Administration Projects The Federal Highway Administration Projects chapter provides a listing of all Federal‐aid projects programmed to utilize FHWA funds during the next four FFYs (FFY 2015‐2018).
Chapter Six: Federal Transit Administration Projects The Federal Transit Administration Projects chapter provides a listing of all Federal‐aid projects programmed to utilize FTA funds during the next four FFYs (FFY 2015‐2018).
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Chapter Seven: Financial Plan The Financial Plan chapter summarizes the financial availability of the Des Moines Area MPO to implement surface transportation improvements. The chapter includes the fiscal constraint of the STP and TAP funds, listing the forecasted operations and maintenance expenditures, and forecasted non Federal‐aid revenues. The chapter also includes a section discussing the transit funding Federal‐aid by year.
Chapter Eight: Public Comment The public comment chapter includes a summary on the disposition of comments made as part of the public review of the TIP on July XX, 2014, and any subsequent written comments submitted to the Des Moines Area MPO before July 15, 2014.
Appendices
Resolutions and Certifications The resolutions and certifications chapter includes the TIP’s resolution of adoption by the Des Moines Area MPO, a self‐certification of the metropolitan planning process, and a certification of the financial capacity analysis.
General Overview of the TIP The transportation system in a metropolitan planning area is vital for the movement of people and goods to, through, from, and within the area. A transportation system takes on two primary roles: the movement of people and the movement of goods. The transportation improvement program (TIP) is a metropolitan area’s regionally agreed upon list of surface transportation improvements that received Federal funding DRAFT to move goods and people in a metropolitan area’s transportation system.
The TIP and Federal Guidance
Congress passed the Federal‐Aid Highway Act of 1962, requiring regional agencies to conduct a "continuing, comprehensive, and coordinated" (3‐C) transportation planning process. Congress took additional steps in drafting the Federal‐Aid Highway Act of 1973 by establishing Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) in urbanized areas over 50,000 persons in population, and by dedicating to MPOs a small portion of each state's funding from the Highway Trust Fund. The
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Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) empowered and provided for flexibility in the use of funding, improved state‐regional cooperation, and enhanced public participation. The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA‐21) legislation of 1998 expanded the role and responsibilities of metropolitan areas exceeding 200,000 persons in population with the designation of Transportation Management Areas (TMA). In 2005, Congress passed the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA‐LU).
SAFETEA‐LU guaranteed funding for highways, highway safety, and public transportation through Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2009 (September 30, 2009). Since then, the United States Senate has passed continuing resolutions to extend SAFETEA‐LU and to provide appropriations for transit programs through 2012 at funding levels consistent with authorized 2009 levels. SAFETEA‐LU addressed the many challenges facing transportation systems including improving safety, reducing traffic congestion, improving efficiency in freight movement, increasing intermodal connectivity, and protecting the environment. SAFETEA‐LU promoted more efficient and effective Federal surface transportation programs by focusing on transportation issues of national significance, while giving state and local transportation decision makers more flexibility to solve transportation problems in their communities.1
On July 6, 2012, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP‐21) was signed into law replacing SAFETEA‐LU. MAP‐21 provides essential funds for transportation projects ranging from passenger rail, freight transportation, highway and bridge projects, and bicycle and pedestrian projects. MAP‐21 took effect on October 1, 2012, and funds surface transportation projects through September 30, 2014. The bill provides $105 billion in funding per year for Federal Fiscal Year’s (FFY) 2013 and 2014. MAP‐21 includes a number of major changes including the elimination of the Surface Transportation Program DRAFT Transportation Enhancements Program, expansion of the Transportation Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act (TIFIA), and streamlining of the environmental review process. Federal transit program also chance slightly with Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom funds being consolidated into the Urbanized Area Formula Grants.2
1 http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/safetealu/summary.htm 2 http://www.nlc.org/Documents/Influence%20Federal%20Policy/Advocacy/Legislative/summary-map21-transportation-jul2012.pdf
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Federal Transportation Planning Process
Title 23 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 450, Subpart C, states that MPOs are to carry out a:
“…continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive multimodal transportation planning process, including the development of a metropolitan transportation plan and a transportation improvement program (TIP), that encourages and promotes the safe and efficient development, management, and operation of surface transportation systems to serve the mobility needs of people and freight (including accessible pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities) and foster economic growth and development, while minimizing transportation‐related fuel consumption and air pollution.”
Section 450.306 identifies eight planning factors to identify the “scope of the metropolitan transportation planning process.” These include:
1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity, and efficiency; 2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non‐motorized users; 3. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non‐motorized users; 4. Increase accessibility and mobility of people and freight; 5. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, and improve consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and economic patterns; 6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and freight; 7. Promote efficient system management and operation; and, DRAFT 8. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system.
Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (Des Moines Area MPO) serves as the formal transportation planning body for the greater Des Moines, Iowa, metropolitan area, carrying out the intent of Title 23 of the United States CFR, Section 450. In 1983, the Governor of Iowa designated the Des Moines Area MPO as the official MPO for the Des Moines Urbanized Area, as
4 defined by the U.S. Bureau of the Census. In addition, the Des Moines Area MPO is designated as a Transportation Management Area, per Section 450.104, as it exceeds the population threshold of 200,000 persons. The Des Moines Area MPO works to carry out a 3‐C multimodal transportation planning process for the greater Des Moines metropolitan area.
Responsibilities The Des Moines Area MPO provides a regional forum to assure local, state, and Federal agencies and the public coordinate transportation planning issues, and to prepare transportation plans and programs. The Des Moines Area MPO develops both long and short‐range multimodal transportation plans, selects and approves projects for Federal funding based on regional priorities, and develops methods to reduce traffic congestion.
The Des Moines Area MPO is responsible for these transportation planning activities within the geographic area identified as the Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA). The Des Moines Area MPO approved its current MPA on January 21, 2013. The MPA includes portions of Dallas, Madison, Polk, and Warren Counties, and encompasses the anticipated urbanized area for Horizon Year 2035.
Membership Full voting membership to the Des Moines Area MPO is open to any county or city government located, wholly or partially, in the designated MPA containing a minimum population of 1,500 persons that adopts the Des Moines Area MPO's 28E Agreement (agreement entered into under Chapter 28E, Code of Iowa, establishing the Des Moines Area MPO and its responsibilities). DART also adopted the 28E agreement and is a full voting member. In addition to DART, Des Moines Area MPO membership includes the following cities and counties: FigureDRAFT 1.1: Des Moines Area MPO Membership Cities Counties Altoona Mitchellville Dallas County Ankeny Norwalk Polk County Bondurant Pleasant Hill Warren County Carlisle Polk City Clive Urbandale Des Moines Waukee Grimes West Des Moines Johnston Windsor Heights
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Two entities within the Des Moines Area MPO MPA, the City of Cumming and Madison County, fall below the minimum population threshold for full membership. The City of Cumming is an associate Des Moines Area MPO member. Associate membership allows a non‐voting representative to participate actively in the transportation planning process and is available to all governments within the Des Moines Area MPO MPA that do not meet the minimum population threshold for full membership. Outside the Des Moines Area MPO MPA, the City of Indianola is an associate, non‐voting member.
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), the Des Moines International Airport (DSM), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and the Heart of Iowa Regional Transportation Alliance (HIRTA) serve as advisory non‐voting representatives to the Des Moines Area MPO.
Organization Structure Three designated committees form the structure of the Des Moines Area MPO: the Transportation Technical Committee (TTC), the Executive Committee, and the Transportation Policy Committee (Policy Committee). The Des Moines Area MPO member governments’ and agencies’ respective boards and councils appoint their respective representatives to the TTC and to the Policy Committee.
The Des Moines Area MPO TTC is comprised primarily of representatives of member governments’ and agencies’ technical staffs, including planners, engineers, and city administrators. The Policy Committee annually elects officers and at‐large representatives to an Executive Committee from Policy Committee representatives. The Policy Committee is primarily comprised of elected officials including mayors, city council members, city managers, and county supervisors.
The Des Moines Area MPO DRAFT staff supports the TTC, the Executive Committee, and the Policy Committee. The TTC offers technical guidance and recommendations to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee then offers recommendations to the Policy Committee, based on the TTC’s recommendations, before the Policy Committee takes formal actions on transportation topics. TTC representation differs from the Policy Committee in that HIRTA and the DSM are voting advisory members on the TTC.
Additionally, the Des Moines Area MPO establishes and supports, as needed, other subcommittees, roundtables, working groups, and advisory committees regarding various transportation‐related
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Figure 1.1 displays the Des Moines Area MPO committees’ organization and their respective subcommittees. Figure 1.1 also identifies how the Des Moines Area MPO’s roundtables, working groups, advisory committees, and the public offer input into the metropolitan transportation planning process. Figure 1.2: Committee and Structural Organization Chart
Transportation Policy Committee (MPO)
Executive Committee
Policy Subcommittees
Long-Range Surface Public Comment Transportation Plan Transportation Task Force Program Funding
Transportation Technical Committee (TTC)
Roundtables, Working Technical Groups, and Advisory Subcommittees Committees TTC Planning Central Iowa Subcommitte Bicycle-Pedestrian TTC Freight Roundtable Engineering Subcommitte Public Transportation Roundtable Public Input Stakeholders Working Group Staff Traffic Management Advisory Committee
DRAFT Representation Population determines representation on the TTC and the Policy Committee, with each member government receiving at least one representative. The Policy Committee allows additional representatives to larger member governments based on predetermined population thresholds identified in the Des Moines Area MPO’s Bylaws. DART and advisory members Iowa DOT, DSM, FHWA, FTA, and HIRTA each have one representative.
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Transportation Improvement Program
The Des Moines Area MPO’s Federal Fiscal Years 2015‐2018 Transportation Improvement Program (FFY 2015‐2018 TIP) serves as a list of Federal‐aid eligible surface transportation improvements for the Des Moines Area MPO’s MPA. The TIP covers a period of no less than four years and is updated annually for compatibility with the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program development and approval process. State Transit Assistance (STA) and Statewide Transportation Alternatives Program (Statewide TAP) funds are the only source of state funding shown in the TIP. The TIP identifies all Federal funds programmed during the four‐year period (FFY 2015‐2018). Additionally, the TIP identifies all projects by Federal funding program and by FFY.
TIP Requirements Title 23 of the CFR, Section 450.324, indicates the TIP must cover a period of no less than four years, be updated at least every four years, and be approved by the Des Moines Area MPO and the Governor (or in the case of the State of Iowa, the TIP will be approved by the Iowa DOT). Additionally, Section 450.324 states the TIP shall include:
. Capital and non‐capital surface transportation projects within the boundaries of the metropolitan planning area proposed for funding; . Contain all regionally significant projects requiring an action by the FHWA or the FTA whether or not the projects are to be funded; . All regionally significant projects proposed to be funded with Federal funds other than those administered by FHWA or the FTA, as well as all regionally significant projects to be funded with non‐Federal funds; . A financial plan that demonstrates how the approved TIP can be implemented, indicates resources from public and private sources that are reasonably expected to be made available to carry out the TIP, and recommends any additional financing strategies for needed projects and programs; DRAFT . A project, or a phase of a project, only if full funding can reasonably be anticipated to be available for the project within the time period contemplated for completion of the project; and, . Sufficient descriptive material, estimated total project cost, amount of Federal funds proposed to be obligated during each program year, and identification of the agencies responsible for each project or phase.
Plan Consistency Each project or project phase included in the TIP must be consistent with other Des Moines Area
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MPO plans, including the Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (HY 2035 MTP). In addition, the Des Moines Area MPO requires consistency among the TIP and member governments’ and agencies’ capital improvement plans. In particular, the Des Moines Area MPO requires consistency among proposed short‐ and long‐range projects, strategies, plans, and programs.
TIP Adoption Adoption of the Des Moines Area MPO’s FFY 2015‐2018 TIP is subject to the Des Moines Area MPO’s review and approval. The review process consists of a public comment period that offers opportunities for review and comment of the draft FFY 2015‐2018 TIP. At the conclusion of the public review period, Des Moines Area MPO staff reviews and summarizes all submitted comments and presents the findings to the Des Moines Area MPO committees for consideration into the final FFY 2015‐2018 TIP. The Des Moines Area MPO submits the final (approved) FFY 2015‐2018 TIP, with a copy of the formal resolution, to the Iowa DOT. The Iowa DOT then reviews the plan to ensure compliance with Federal regulations.
Revising the TIP
Under Federal law, the Des Moines Area MPO may revise the TIP at any time under procedures agreed to by the cooperating parties consistent with the procedures established. Revisions are changes that occur between annual updates.
The Iowa DOT identifies two types of revisions to the TIP: major revisions (amendments) and minor revisions (administrative modifications). The Iowa DOT considers the following criteria when determining the type of TIP revision. Amendments DRAFT An amendment is a major change to a project in the TIP, including the addition or deletion of a project, a major change in project cost or project phase initiation dates, or a major change in the design concept or scope (e.g., changing project termini or the number of through lanes). The Iowa DOT considers amendments to the FFY 2015‐2018 TIP any proposed changes that meet any of the following criteria:
. Project cost – Projects in which the recalculated project costs increase Federal aid by more than 30 percent or increase total Federal aid by more than $2,000,000 from the original amount;
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. Schedule changes – Projects which are added or deleted from the TIP; . Funding sources – Receiving additional Federal funding sources to a project; and, . Scope changes – Changing the project termini, the amount of through traffic lanes, the type of work from an overlay to reconstruction, or the change to include widening of the roadway.
If the Iowa DOT considers a change to the TIP to be an amendment, the Des Moines Area MPO must approve the requested change and must follow the public participation process identified in the Des Moines Area MPO’s Public Participation Plan (PPP). The PPP states the Des Moines Area MPO would schedule a public meeting to receive public comments at the Policy Committee meeting prior to the Policy Committee taking action on the proposed amendment. If the Policy Committee approves the amendment, the Des Moines Area MPO would notify the Iowa DOT, the FHWA, and the FTA.
Administrative Modifications An administrative modification is a minor change to a project in the TIP, including minor changes to project phase costs, funding sources or previously included projects, and project or project phase initiation dates. The Iowa DOT considers as administrative modification to the FFY 2015‐2018 TIP proposed changes that meet any of the following criteria:
Project cost – Projects in which the recalculated project costs do not increase Federal aid by more than 30 percent or do not increase total Federal aid by more than $2,000,000 from the original amount; Schedule changes – Changes in schedules to projects which are included in the first four years of the TIP; Funding sources – Changes to funding from one source to another; and, Scope changes – All changes to the projects scope are amendments. DRAFT If the Iowa DOT considers a change to the TIP to be an administrative modification, the Des Moines Area MPO would conduct a thorough review of the proposed administrative modification and would process the revision administratively by notifying the Iowa DOT, FHWA, and FTA.
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CHAPTER TWO Project Selection Procedures
The Des Moines Area MPO is responsible for selecting projects that use Surface Transportation Program (STP) and Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funding. When considering project requests for STP or TAP funds, the MPO places primary emphasis upon metropolitan‐wide transportation system improvement needs as identified in the Des Moines Area MPO’s Long‐Range Transportation Plan, how those needs impact the movement of people and goods throughout this metropolitan area, and how the requested project will have potential benefits and potential impacts on all communities in the Des Moines metropolitan area. The Des Moines Area MPO shall give first consideration to funding regionally significant transportation projects in the Plan.
All projects applying for Des Moines Area MPO STP or TAP funding must be sponsored by one or more of the sixteen Des Moines Area MPO member governments, the Iowa DOT, or DART. Other entities in the Des Moines Area MPO MPA are eligible only with co‐sponsorship by one of the organizations listed above. Additionally, all projects applying for Des Moines Area MPO STP funding must be located on a federal‐aid eligible route. When applying for STP or TAP funds, a sponsor must submit a resolution from that sponsor’s council, board of supervisors, or similar governing body, guaranteeing the local funds for the STP and TAP match and authorizing the project.
Surface Transportation Program Project Selection
Funding of projects with STP or TAP funds for inclusion in the Des Moines Area MPO’s TIP shall be based on the following:
1. The Iowa DOT annually allocates STP and TAP funds to the Des MoDRAFTines Area MPO;
2. The Des Moines Area MPO shall identify and shall consider all proposed project funding sources available when considering project funding requests for Des Moines Area MPO STP or TAP funds for a project’s implementation;
3. Jurisdictions undertaking STP and TAP projects must bear the initial expenditures of the project, and receive reimbursement for eligible expenditures, as defined by the Iowa DOT. The agreement with the Iowa DOT provides for reimbursement of up to 80 percent of the project cost, or a set amount, whichever is less. Design and engineering costs are generally incurred in the early stages of a project;
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4. For roadway and TAP projects, the amount of funds expended for work other than direct construction or right‐of‐way acquisition costs must be covered by the amount of the contribution of local funds. Federal regulations generally require a minimum local match of 20 percent of the total project cost;
5. Each application for STP and TAP funding must include a detailed breakdown of projected costs, including a summary of projected costs for work other than construction or right‐of‐way;
6. Funding within the various STP project categories shall be based on the following percentages of the Des Moines Area MPO’s annual STP funds amount, as follows:
Figure 2.1: STP Project Categories STP Funds: Percentage Regionally Significant 75% Projects Major Construction – New 0 to 75% Major Construction – Existing 0 to 75% Other Projects 20% Minor Construction Preservation No category to exceed 10% Alternative Transportation Small Member 2.5 to 5%
If an insufficient number of qualified STP projects have been submitted that would use all funding for a particular STP project category, the Des Moines Area MPO then may allocate the remaining funds from that STP category to any other project category;
7. STP and TAP funds shall be allocated to an individual project fDRAFTor a specific FFY in the TIP. For projects extending over multiple years for implementation, funds may be allocated to each of the necessary FFYs within the TIP to complete the requested project;
8. If the total amount of STP or TAP funds received by the Des Moines Area MPO for any given FFY is less than the total amount of STP or TAP funds allocated by the Des Moines Area MPO for that FFY, then the Des Moines Area MPO shall re‐evaluate all of the projects funded for that FFY and reallocate STP and TAP funds to those projects based upon the total amount of STP and TAP funds actually available for that FFY, giving consideration to the higher ranking projects; and,
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9. The Des Moines Area MPO shall fund a project not to exceed the STP or TAP grant amount awarded, or the percentage of the awarded project cost, whichever is less, except for Contingency Fund procedures. Any STP or TAP funds returned to the Des Moines Area MPO for this reason shall be included in the Des Moines Area MPO’s next FFY STP or TAP funding allocation.
Project Scoring Process
A new priority ranking shall be established prior to the annual development of the Des Moines Area MPO’s TIP, to re‐rank projects previously submitted, but not approved, for STP or TAP funding, as well as to rank any projects requesting STP or TAP funding consideration for the first time.
Prior to review of new projects to be considered for STP or TAP funding, the Des Moines Area MPO shall determine the status of all prior commitments. All projects previously approved and for which some part of STP or TAP funds have been obligated shall receive priority consideration for future funding, except if reasonable progress towards completion is not maintained, as determined by the Des Moines Area MPO. However, the Des Moines Area MPO may reduce or eliminate multi‐year funding commitments in response to revenue shortfalls, reductions in its STP or TAP allocation, or new priorities.
The Des Moines Area MPO staff shall submit to the STP Funding Subcommittee a technical ranking of individual project requests for Des Moines Area MPO STP or TAP funding assistance. The STP Funding Subcommittee and Des Moines Area MPO staff’s recommendations for individual projects shall be used by the Policy Committee in the Policy Committee’s decision‐making process for assigning STP and TAP funds to requesting transportation improvement projects. The STP Funding Subcommittee and Des Moines Area MPO staff’s recommendations shall be based on their professional and technical expertise.
Once the Policy Committee has selected projects for funding based on the Policy Committee’s current guidelines, the Des Moines Area MPO staff shall forward a letteDRAFTr to the Des Moines Area MPO STP and TAP funds recipients outlining the stipulations associated with acceptance of the Des Moines Area MPO’s funds, including the need for the recipient to submit a project concept statement within one year of the Des Moines Area MPO STP or TAP funding award, and noting that the recipient must provide the Des Moines Area MPO Executive Director a semi‐annual report on the status of and the progress on the project, which will be shared with the Des Moines Area MPO.
When a jurisdiction changes the scope of a project after funds are awarded by the Des Moines Area MPO, the project must be reviewed again by the TTC and the STP Funding Subcommittee to determine whether the change in project scope would have materially changed the original prioritization ranking. Based on that determination, the STP Funding Subcommittee will make a
13 recommendation to the MPO Executive Committee, up to and including the withdrawal of Policy Committee approval for STP funding for the project. This is the same process that may occur when a project does not make appropriate, scheduled progress, leading to recapture and reallocation of future funds previously designated for the project. The Des Moines Area MPO Executive Committee will, after due consideration, make a recommendation to the Des Moines Area MPO for a final decision. Immaterial changes that would not affect the original scoring of a project previously ranked and approved for Des Moines Area MPO funding may be permitted in the sound discretion of the Des Moines Area MPO Executive Director.
Funding for Large, Multi‐Year Projects
Funding of large, multi‐year projects with major construction category STP funds for inclusion in the Des Moines Area MPO’s TIP shall be based on the following criteria:
1. Any Des Moines Area MPO member government or participating agency awarded STP funding through the Des Moines Area MPO must begin to use those STP funds in the original year programmed;
2. In its annual selection of STP projects, the Des Moines Area MPO may dedicate an amount not to exceed fifty percent (50 percent) of the Major Construction project category funds to multi‐year projects;
3. For an individual, multi‐year project, the Des Moines Area MPO may guarantee funding for no more than three consecutive years. In the event the annual apportionment of funds is lower than expected at the time of programming, a percentage of the Major Construction category may be guaranteed. In the event the annual apportionment of funds is as expected or higher than was expected at the time of programming, then a set amount would be guaranteed;
4. If a project applicant anticipates the project continuing beyonDRAFTd the initial three years of guaranteed funding, and anticipates seeking additional funding through the Des Moines Area MPO, the project applicant would have the ability to submit a new project funding application to the Des Moines Area MPO, and would need to go through the Des Moines Area MPO’s project prioritization process to seek project funding beyond the initial three‐year period; and,
5. The STP Funding Subcommittee has the ability to recommend funding for a period that exceeds a three‐year limitation for a project that the subcommittee considers of extraordinary regional significance.
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Additional Funding Availability
In the event that STP or TAP funds that were previously awarded to transportation projects become available through the reduction of the reserve amount, or become available by an increase in a particular FFY’s obligation limit, the following steps will be followed, in order, until the situation is sufficiently resolved:
For STP Funds: 1. Additional funds will be offered to those projects that were awarded funds through the Project Priority process, yet were not fully funded by the Des Moines Area MPO. Projects will be considered based on their previous scores. All project information will be updated and considered, but no re‐scoring of projects will take place. Those projects currently in implementation will be excluded;
2. Additional funds will be offered to those projects that applied for funds, received a score, but were not awarded funding. Projects will be considered based on the score they received and only projects scoring above 50 points will be considered. Project information will be updated; and,
3. Projects that have already been awarded funds, and that are programmed after the current program year in the TIP, will be considered for funding in the current program year if, upon review, the projects are ready to proceed with implementation.
For TAP funds: 1. Fully funded projects that need more money; 2. Projects that were awarded part of the requested amount; and, 3. Projects in out years that can be moved forward. DRAFT Projects will be reviewed on a case‐by‐case basis and funded based upon need or by a proportion of the funds available.
Interpretation When, and as necessary, the STP Funding Subcommittee will exercise responsibility for interpreting the applicable Guidelines, subject to review and approval, disapproval, or modification by the Executive Committee, subject to review and approval, disapproval, or modification by the Policy Committee.
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CHAPTER THREE Funding Programs
The following chapter summarized the various funding program available for projects in the Des Moines Area MPO’s planning area.
Surface Transportation Program
The purpose of the STP is to provide flexible funding that may be used by localities for improvements on any Federal‐aid highway, bridge projects on any public road, and intracity and intercity bus terminals and facilities. The STP is also intended to provide funding for transit capital improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and regional transportation planning activities. The MPO established four STP subcategories for improvements:
Regionally Significant Major Construction ‐ New: Projects create a new facility on a new alignment, including new interchanges or bridge replacements, new right of way.
Major Construction ‐ Existing: Projects add capacity for a significant length of an existing street or highway or adding lanes to an existing bridge, existing right of way.
Other Projects Minor Construction: Projects provide “spot” improvements, such as arterial intersection channelization DRAFT and signalization, bridge improvements, or railroad crossing signal improvements.
Preservation: Projects that maintain or preserve the existing infrastructure, such as pavement resurfacing, pavement replacement, and bridge restoration.
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Alternative Transportation: Project improvements other than for single occupant vehicle use, such as pedestrian ways and trails, public transportation systems, multi‐modal facilities, and carpool/vanpool and other multiple‐occupancy vehicle programs.
Small Member Projects are located in MPO member government jurisdiction with a population less than 10,000. Projects may be considered Major Construction – Existing, Minor Construction, or Preservation.
Major Construction ‐ Existing is for projects adding capacity for a significant length of an existing street or highway, or adding lanes to an existing bridge.
Minor Construction ‐ Projects providing ‘spot’ improvements, such as arterial intersection channelization and signalization, bridge improvements, or railroad crossing signal improvements.
Preservation ‐ Projects that maintain or preserve the existing highway and street infrastructure, such as pavement resurfacing, pavement replacement, and bridge restoration.
Transportation Alternatives Program
The purpose of the TAP is to provide funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on‐ and off‐road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non‐driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility, community improvement activities, and environmental mitigation; recreational trail program projects; safe routes to school projects; and projects for the planning, design or construction of boulevards and other roadways largely in the DRAFT right‐of‐way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways.
The Des Moines Area MPO groups these eligible activities into categories as follows:
Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities: Provision of on‐street and off‐street facilities for pedestrians and bicycles and the conversion and use of abandoned railway corridors. New Construction subcategory is for projects creating a new facility, whereas the Major Reconstruction subcategory is for projects that result in a major rehabilitation of an existing facility.
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Historic Preservation: Historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities.
Streetscape: Improvements to pedestrian facilities along a transportation corridor; sidewalks, lighting, safety‐related infrastructure, signalization, and, traffic calming.
Environmental: Control and removal of outdoor advertising; address storm water management, control, and water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle‐caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity; vegetation management practices in transportation rights‐of‐way to improve roadway safety, prevent against invasive species, and provide erosion control.
Safe Routes to Schools: Infrastructure related projects.‐planning, design, and construction of infrastructure‐related projects in the vicinity of schools that will substantially improve the ability of students to walk and bicycle to school. Non‐infrastructure related activities to encourage walking and bicycling to school.
The list of qualifying activities is intended to be exclusive, not illustrative. Only those activities listed are eligible TAP activities. Measures in the activities listed, which go beyond what is customarily provided as environmental mitigation, are considered as Transportation Alternatives Programs. TAP projects are non‐motorized transportation‐related activities.
Transportation Alternative Program projects must have a relationship to surface transportation. Proximity to a roadway or transportation facility alone is not sufficient to establish a relationship to surface transportation. Project DRAFT sponsors should provide a clear and credible description of this relationship in their project’s proposal. The focus is on a clear and credible description of how the proposed TAP project relates to the surface transportation system. Several questions should be asked:
1. In what way(s) is the project related to surface transportation through present or past use as a transportation resource? 2. Is there a direct connection to a person or event nationally significant in the development of surface transportation? 3. What is the extent of the relationship(s) to surface transportation? 4. What groups and individuals are affected by the relationship(s)?
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5. When did the relationship(s) start and end or does the relationship(s) continue? 6. Is a relationship substantial enough to justify the investment of transportation funds?
The TAP guidance states that proximity to a transportation facility alone is not sufficient to establish a relationship. The following application types generally have been considered ineligible by the FHWA, in cooperation with the Iowa DOT:
1. Surfacing or resurfacing of existing roads or construction of new roads; 2. Construction or surfacing of parking lots (unless trailhead parking lot); 3. Construction of low water crossings on roads; 4. Picnic shelters, picnic tables, grills (unless directly related to a trailhead); 5. Construction of new buildings (unless they are rest rooms or trailhead shelters in conjunction with trails that will accommodate bikes or pedestrians); 6. Mitigation or National Environmental Policy Act Section 106 documentation of a bridge replacement; 7. Applications without a public sponsor (city, State, or county agency); 8. Historic applications where the facility or structure is not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (please review with the State Historic Preservation Office); 9. Historic preservation activities that do not demonstrate some significant historic connection with transportation system; and, 10. Normal environmental mitigation work.
The Iowa DOT retains 50 percent of the total state TAP fund allocation and programs those funds for Statewide TAP projects. The other 50 percent of the TAP funds goes to MPO’s and Regional Planning Affiliations (RPA). DRAFT
Federal Funding Programs
Some FHWA funds are distributed by statutory formulas, while other funds are “discretionary” (congressionally earmarked). The primary sources of FHWA formula funding to Iowa include:
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ): CMAQ provides flexible funding for transportation projects and programs tasked with helping to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act. These projects can include those that reduce congestion and improve air quality.
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Metropolitan Planning Program (PL): FHWA provides funding for this program to the State of Iowa based on urbanized area population. The funds are dedicated to support transportation planning projects in urbanized areas with more than 50,000 persons.
National Highway Performance Program (NHPP): This program consolidates the National Highway System and the Interstate Maintenance Program into one program. NHPP expands the number of eligible roadway miles and funds may be used to construct or improve NHS roadways, including state highways, U.S. highways, and Interstates.
STP Highway Bridge Program (STP‐HBP): While the Highway Bridge Program was eliminated in MAP‐21, a portion of Iowa’s STP will continue to be targeted directly to counties and dedicated specifically to county bridge projects. A portion of these funds are required to be obligated for off‐system bridges. The remaining funds can be used on either on‐system or off‐system bridges.
Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program (HBRRP): This program provides funding for bridges on public roads. Fifteen percent of the HBRRP funding must be spent on bridges off the Federal‐aid system. Eighty‐five percent is to be used to fund bridge projects on or off the Federal‐aid system.
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP): This is a core Federal‐aid program that funds projects with the goal of achieving a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on public roads. Portions of these funds are set aside for use on high‐risk rural roads.
Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) and Tribal Transportation Program (TTP): The FLAP Program provides funding for projects that improve access within, and to, federal lands. The FLAP funding will be distributed through a grant process where a group of FHWA, Iowa DOT, and local government representatives wDRAFTill solicit, rank, and select projects to receive funding. The TTP provides safe and adequate transportation and public road access to and within Indian reservations and Indian lands. Funds are distributed based on a statutory formula based on tribal population, road mileage, and average tribal shares of the former Tribal Transportation Allocation Methodology.
Demonstration Funding (DEMO): Demonstration funding is a combination of different programs and sources. The FHWA administers discretionary programs through various offices representing special funding categories, and an appropriation bill is used to provide money to a discretionary program. Other examples can include special congressionally directed appropriations during the reauthorization of
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the transportation bill or through legislative acts, such as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
State Funding Programs
In addition to the distribution of Federal‐aid formula funds, the Iowa Department of Transportation administers several grant programs through application processes that need to be documented in the TIP. They include the following:
Statewide Transportation Alternatives Programs: Transportation Alternatives Program projects are intended to go beyond the normal mitigation of a transportation improvement project. Statewide Enhancement funds are made available through an application process for projects of statewide significance. Statewide Enhancement projects are categorized by Trail and Bicycle Facility, Historic and Archeological, and Scenic and Environmental projects.
Recreational Trail Program: This program provides federal funding for both motorized and nonmotorized trail projects and is funded through a takedown from Iowa’s TAP funding. The decision to participate in this program is made annually by the Iowa Transportation Commission.
Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP): The ICAAP funds projects that are intended to maximize emission reductions through traffic flow improvements, reduced vehicle‐miles of travel, and reduced single‐occupancy vehicle trips. This program utilizes $4 million of Iowa’s CMAQ apportionment.
City Bridge Program: A portion of STP funding dedicated to local bridge projects is set aside for the funding of bridge projects within cities. Eligible projects need to be classified as structurally deficient or functionally obsolete. Projects are rated and prioritized by the Office of Local Systems with awards based upon criteria identified in the application process. Projects DRAFT awarded grant funding are subject to a federal‐aid obligation limitation of $1 million.
Transit Funding Programs
Similar to the FHWA programs, the transit funding authorized by SAFETEA‐LU is managed in several ways. The largest amount is distributed to the states or to large metropolitan areas by formula. Other program funds are discretionary, and some are earmarked for specific projects. Program funds include the following:
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Metropolitan Planning Program (Section 5303): FTA provides funding for this program to the State based on its urbanized area populations. The funds are dedicated to support transportation planning projects in urbanized areas with more than 50,000 population.
Urbanized Area Formula Program (Section 5307): FTA provides transit operating, planning, and capital assistance funds directly to local recipients in urbanized areas with populations between 50,000 and 200,000, based on population and density figures, plus transit performance factors for larger areas. Local recipients, for whom projects are programmed by the Des Moines Area MPO, must apply directly to the FTA.
Capital Investment Program (Section 5309): The transit discretionary program provides Federal assistance for major capital needs, such as fleet replacement and construction of transit facilities. All transit systems in the state are eligible for this program. In recent years, Congress has earmarked all of these funds for specific projects or geographic regions.
Special Needs Program (Section 5310): Funding is provided through this program to increase the mobility for the elderly and persons with disabilities. Part of the funding is administered along with the Non‐Urbanized funding; another part is allocated among urbanized transit systems.
Non‐Urbanized Area Formula Program (Section 5311): This program provides capital and operating assistance for rural and small urban transit systems. Fifteen percent of these funds are allocated to Intercity Bus projects. A portion of the funding is also allocated to support rural transit planning.
Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP ‐ Section 5311(h)): This funding is also used for statewide training events and to support transit funding fellowships for regional and small urban transit staff or planners.
Statewide Transportation Planning Program (Section 5304): These funds come to the state based on population and are used to support transpDRAFTortation planning projects in non‐urbanized areas.
Flexible Funds: Certain Title 23 funds may be used for transit purposes. Transit capital assistance is an eligible use of STP funds. Transit capital and start‐up operating assistance is an eligible use of ICAAP funds. When ICAAP and STP funds are programmed for transit projects, they are transferred to the FTA. The ICAAP funds are applied for and administered by the Office of Public Transit.
State Transit Assistance (STA): All public transit systems are eligible for funding. These funds can be used by the public transit system for operating, capital, or planning expenses related to the provision of open‐to‐the‐public passenger transportation.
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FHWA Funding Transferred to FTA STP funds that designated for transit investments are required to be transferred from FHWA to FTA for administration. These projects must be programmed in the highway (FHWA) and transit (FTA) section of the TIP in the FFY they are to be transferred. The process is initiated with a letter from the RPA/MPO to the Iowa DOT’s Office of Program Management and to the Office of Public Transit requesting the transfer of funds. The Office of Program Management will then review the request and submit it to FHWA for processing.
STP funds used for planning efforts require projects to be included in the Des Moines Area MPO’s Unified Planning Work Program and TIP. Funds will be transferred to a Consolidated Planning Grant by request of the Office of Systems Planning.
Finally, transit projects receiving awards through the ICAAP also require a transfer of funds. The process for these types of transfers is the same as transferring STP funds for transit investments, except that no letter from the RPA/MPO requesting the transfer is required.
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CHAPTER FOUR Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Status Reports
The following are status reports of all Federal‐aid projects programmed to utilize FHWA or FTA funds in FFY 2014. The status of projects may include a notice of receiving Federal authorization, letting, canceling, rolling over, or scheduled letting before October 1, 2014.
TABLE 4.1 City of Ankeny
Fund Category Project Number Location/Description TPMS Status
High Trestle Trail ‐ Southwest Ordnance September TAP STP‐E‐0187(632)‐‐8V‐77 Road Connection: West 1st Street to 25170 2014 Letting Southwest Ordinance Road.
TABLE 4.2 City of Bondurant
Fund Category Project Number Location/Description TPMS Status Chichaqua Valley Trail: Approx. 800' W of Let March TAP STP‐E‐0747(606)‐8V‐77 Grant St along RR Bed; Blain St NW Spur; 22144 2014 2nd St NE to NE 88th St
US 65/Lincoln Street: Pedestrian/Bicycle Rolled to TAP SRTS‐U‐0747(609)‐‐8U‐77 25421 Underpass FFY 2018
U.S. Highway 65: Intersection with NE Let March STP STP‐U‐0747(607)‐‐70‐77 25392 64th/SW 32nd St 2014
TABLE 4.3 City of Carlisle Fund Category Project NumberDRAFT Location/Description TPMS Status On Scotch Ridge Nature Trail, from June 2014 DEMO EDP‐1105(607)‐‐7Y‐91 Summerset Trail in Carlisle to Scotch Ridge 13623 Letting Nature Center
TABLE 4.4 City of Clive
Fund Category Project Number Location/Description TPMS Status
NW 142ND ST: From Hawthorn Dr to June 2014 STP STP‐U‐1425(624)‐‐70‐77 19364 University Avenue Letting
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TABLE 4.5 City of Des Moines
Fund Category Project Number Location/Description TPMS Status
Let May TAP TAP‐T‐1945(807)‐‐8V‐77 Waveland Trail: From I‐235 to University Ave 22145 2014
Beaver Avenue Streetscape – Beaver Crest Drive to Fagan Drive: Beaver Ave. from Let March TAP STP‐E‐1945(804)‐‐8V‐77 Beaver Crest Dr. to 250’ north of Fagen Dr. & 14870 2014 along Urbandale Ave appr. 300’ east and west of Beaver Ave.
S. Union St./Clover Hill Drive: bridge Rolled to STP‐HBP BROS‐1945(803)‐‐8J‐91 25372 replacement over the Middle South Creek FFY 2015
Rolled to STP‐HBP BROS‐1945(811)‐‐8J‐77 Payton Avenue Bridge, Over Stream 26960 FFY 2015
Let SW 9th Street (Widening), from Titus STP STP‐U‐1945(797)‐‐70‐77 20962 February Avenue to Kenyon Avenue 2015
Downtown Des Moines: Upgrade 10 existing June 2014 CMAQ STP‐A‐1945(805)‐‐86‐77 22099 CCTV and install 4 CMS wayfinding signs Letting
Rolled to CMAQ STP‐A‐1945(806)‐‐86‐77 Des Moines: B‐Cycle Program Expansion 25431 FFY 2015
Downtown Transportation Restoration, the NEPA NEPA‐1945()—83‐77 replacement and rehabilitation of 26940 Authorized transportation facilities in Des Moines
TABLE 4.6 Grandview UniversityDRAFT Fund Category Project Number Location/Description TPMS Status E 14th St Ped overpass: Span East 14th DEMO EDP‐1945(786)‐‐7Y‐77 19704 Roll to 2015 Street just north of Grandview Avenue
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TABLE 4.7 City of Grimes Fund Category Project Number Location/Description TPMS Status Iowa 141: Traffic signal interconnection of September CMAQ STP‐A‐3125()‐‐86‐77 intersection on Iowa 141 in Grimes and 22096 2014 Urbandale Letting
IOWA 141: Northwest Transportation DEMO HDP‐3125()‐‐71‐77 19244 Authorized Corridor Study
S 19TH ST: Iowa 141 to 2,600 feet east of Let April STP STP‐U‐3125(611)‐‐70‐77 20956 Iowa 141 2014
TABLE 4.8 Iowa Department of Transportation Fund Category Project Number Location/Description TPMS Status PRF IMN‐080()‐‐0E‐77 I‐80: POLK‐JASPER‐POWESHIEK CO 11845 let Roll $80K to PRF IMN‐035()‐‐0E‐91 I‐35: CO RD G14 TO IA 5 13982 2015 US6: NORTH WALNUT CREEK/BIKE PATH1.1 PRF BRFN‐006()‐‐39‐77 20936 let MI W OF IA 28 I‐80: DES MOINES RIVER 1.6 MI E OFIA 28 PRF BRFN‐‐80()‐‐39‐77 20937 Roll to 2015 (EB) I‐80: DES MOINES RIVER 1.6 MI E OFIA 28 PRF BRFN‐‐80()‐‐39‐77 20938 Roll to 2015 (WB) I‐235: I‐35 AT W I‐35/80 INTERCHANGEIN PRF IMN‐235()‐‐0E‐77 20939 let WEST DES MOINES (EB) I‐235: I‐35 AT W I‐35/80 INTERCHANGEIN PRF IMN‐235()‐‐0E‐77 20940 let WEST DES MOINES (WB) PRF IMN‐‐080()‐‐0E‐77 I‐80: DES MOINES TO WILLIAMSBURG 25244 let , On I35, from 0.6 mi E of IA141 to 0.7 mi W NHPP IMX‐80‐3(179)128‐‐02‐77 26643 let of IA28 NHPP IMX‐80‐5(320)143‐‐02‐77 , On I80, from W of Co Rd S14 to IA117 26644 let , On I‐35: Ramp "B" (NB Exit Ramp) over NHPP IM‐035()‐‐13‐77 20942 let Iowa Interstate RR in West Des Moines (NB) I‐35: GRAND AVE 1.1 MI N OF IA 5 INWEST NHPP IM‐035()‐‐13‐77 20934 let DRAFTDES MOINES (NB) NHPP NHSX‐006()‐‐3H‐77 US6: FOUR MILE CREEK 1.2 MI E OF I‐235 20935 let
I‐35: WARREN CO TO I‐80/I‐235 IN WEST NHPP IM‐035()‐‐13‐77 16922 let DES MOINES (NB & SB) I‐35: EP TRUE PKWY/RR/CREEK 1.2 MIS OF NHPP IM‐035()‐‐13‐77 13971 let S JCT I‐80 IN WEST DES MOINES (NB) NHPP IM‐‐80()‐‐13‐77 I‐80: US 65 INTERCHANGE 18633 let I‐35: IOWA INTERSTATE RR 0.9 MI N OF IA NHPP IM‐035()‐‐13‐77 19857 let 5 IN WEST DES MOINES (NB) US65: DES MOINES RIVER OVERFLOW SE OF NHPP IM‐‐65()‐‐13‐77 19862 let DES MOINES
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Fund Category Project Number Location/Description TPMS Status IA415: SAYLORVILLE RESERVOIR W OF POLK HSIP HSIP‐‐415()‐‐2H‐77 13876 complete CITY HSIP HSIP‐141()‐‐3L‐25 IA141: GRANGER TO IA 44 (IN GRIMES) 25251 let
TABLE 4.9 MPO‐26/DMAMPO
Fund Category Project Number Location/Description TPMS Status PL RGPL‐PA26(RTP)‐‐PL‐00 VARIOUS: MPO PLANNING 1279 Authorized
DART: Route #91 Merle Hay Road Express CMAQ STP‐A‐PA26()—86‐77 25428 Authorized Service Improvements
PL Central Iowa Trail App Development 26587 Authorized RGPL‐PA26()‐‐PL‐77 Transportation Management Association: STP RGPL‐PA26()‐‐ST‐00 Funding for the operation of the 16246 Authorized Transportation Management Association
STP RGTR‐PA26()‐‐ST‐00 DART: 6 Fixed‐Route Buses 19367 Authorized
TABLE 4.10 Polk County
Fund Category Project Number Location/Description TPMS Status
July 2014 STP‐HBP BROS‐CO77(202)‐‐8J‐77 Northwest 72 Place, Over Saylor Creek 23639 Letting
Phase 1 NW 66th Avenue: From NW Beaver Drive STP STP‐S‐C077(164)‐‐5E‐77 16690 (164)Letting to NW 26th Street July 2014 Chichaqua Valley Trail Connector from Polk Let June TAP STP‐ES‐C077(198)‐‐8I‐77 County's NE 29th Street to 800' west of 22100 2014 Grant Street in Bondurant
Easter Lake Trail ‐ Phase II in Des Moines: N Let March TAP STP‐E‐C077(200)‐‐8V‐77 side of Easter Lake from Indianola Ave E to 21004 2014 Evergreen Dr. DRAFT TABLE 4.11 City of Urbandale
Fund Category Project Number Location/Description TPMS Status
In the City of Urbandale, AURORA AVE: Let March STP STP‐U‐7875(641)‐‐70‐77 19366 From 70th St to 86th St 2014
In the City of Urbandale, Meredith Drive Let April CMAQ STP‐A‐7875(642)‐‐86‐77 and NW Urbandale Drive: Intersection 25429 2014 Improvements
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TABLE 4.12 City of Waukee
Fund Category Project Number Location/Description TPMS Status Let PROPOSED ALICES RD: From Ashworth Rd to DEMO HDP‐8177()‐‐71‐25 19223 March University Ave 2014 Let Sugar Creek Trail Bridge, Over Sugar Creek TAP STP‐E‐8177(616)‐‐8V‐25 14872 March connecting two existing trails. 2014 Alice's Road/105th Street/I‐80: Alice's Road ‐ Ashworth to I‐80 Interchange. 105th July PRF IMN‐080(175)119‐‐0E‐25 Street ‐ I‐80 Interchange to Mills Civic 20749 2014 Parkway. I‐80 Interchange construction w/ Letting removal of rest area.
TABLE 4.13 City of West Des Moines
Fund Category Project Number Location/Description TPMS Status Removed TAP STP‐E‐8260()‐‐8V‐77 Railroad Street: Scenic beautification 15868 from TIP August GRAND AVE ‐ Phase 5: From Raccoon River STP STP‐U‐8260()‐‐70‐77 18153 2014 Park to South 50th Street Letting
Southwest Connector Phase 4 ‐ Trail July 2014 STP STP‐U‐8260(633)‐‐70‐77 25440 Project: From IA Hwy 5 to Iowa Hwy 28 Letting
22nd Street: Traffic adaptive Signal Control July 2014 CMAQ STP‐A‐8260(632)‐‐86‐77 25430 System Letting
105th Street/Grand Avenue ‐ 105th Street, from I‐80 to Raccoon River Drive and Grand Rolled to DEMO HDP‐8260(629)‐‐71‐25 19243 Avenue from 105th Street to Jordan Creek FFY 2015 Parkway. $500,000 Authorized GRAND AVE ‐ Phase 6: From South 35th STP STP‐U‐8260(635)‐‐70‐77 25498 in FFY 2014 Street to South 50th Street for Engineering
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Fund Category Project Number Location/Description TPMS Status In the City of Windsor Heights, Hickman Rd: 2014 TAP STP‐E‐8477()‐‐8V‐77 From Three blocks west of 63rd St to one 22147 Letting block south of Hickman Rd
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TABLE 4.15 Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority
Fund Description Expense Project Type Status Type Bus Rapid Transit (University‐Ingersoll 5309 Capital Expansion Moving to FY2016 Corridor)
5310 Subcontracted Paratransit Operations Operations Misc IA‐16‐X006
5310 Continue New Services: Sunday Service Operations Expansion IA‐16‐X006
5311 Operations for Rural Services Operations Misc IA‐18‐0031 5339 Heavy Duty Bus (40‐42 ft.) Capital Replacement Moving to FY2015 5339 Heavy Duty Bus (40‐42 ft.) Capital Replacement Moving to FY2015 5339 Heavy Duty Bus (40‐42 ft.) Capital Replacement Moving to FY2015 5339 Heavy Duty Bus (40‐42 ft.) Capital Replacement Moving to FY2015 5339 Heavy Duty Bus (40‐42 ft.) Capital Replacement Moving to FY2015 Awaiting contract 5339, 5307 Medium Duty Bus (to 28 ft.) Capital Replacement from OPT
5339 Farebox Replacements & Upgrades Capital Expansion Grant IA‐34‐0004
5339 Heavy Duty Bus (40‐42 ft.) Capital Replacement Moving to FY2015 5339 Heavy Duty Bus (40‐42 ft.) Capital Replacement Moving to FY2015 5339 Heavy Duty Bus (40‐42 ft.) Capital Replacement Moving to FY2015 5307 Medium Duty Bus (to 28 ft.) Capital Replacement Grant IA‐90‐X401 5307 Medium Duty Bus (to 28 ft.) Capital Replacement Grant IA‐90‐X401 Grants IA‐90‐X401 & STP, 5307 Heavy Duty Bus (40‐42 ft.) Capital Replacement IA‐95‐X020 5307 Medium Duty Bus (to 28 ft.) Capital Replacement Grant IA‐90‐X401 Admin/Maint. Facility Engineering and 5307 Capital Replacement Grant IA‐90‐X401 Design 5307 Medium Duty Bus (to 28 ft.) Capital Replacement Grant IA‐90‐X401 5307 Medium Duty Bus (to 28 ft.) Capital Replacement Grant IA‐90‐X401 5307 Security/Safety at Facility Capital Replacement Grant IA‐90‐X401 5307 Medium Duty Bus (to 28 ft.) Capital Replacement Grant IA‐90‐X401 Grants IA‐90‐X401 & STP, 5307 Heavy Duty Bus (40‐42 ft.) Capital Replacement IA‐95‐X020 University Corridor BRT ‐ Preliminary Grant IA‐90‐X401 ‐ 5307 DRAFTCapital Expansion Engineering & Design reduced amount Grants IA‐90‐X401 & STP, 5307 Heavy Duty Bus (40‐42 ft.) Capital Replacement IA‐95‐X020 5307 Computer Software Capital Replacement Moving to FY2015 5307 JARC Projects: Night Services Operations Other Grant IA‐90‐X401 5307 Planning Projects ‐ see UPWP Planning Misc Grant IA‐90‐X401 5307 Preventive Maintenance Capital Misc Grant IA‐90‐X401 5307 ADA Paratransit Capital Misc Grant IA‐90‐X401 Grants IA‐90‐X401 & 5307, 5339 Facility Repairs/Renovations Capital Replacement IA‐34‐0004 Grants IA‐90‐X401 & 5307, 5339 Shop and Garage Equipment Capital Replacement IA‐34‐0004
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Fund Description Expense Project Type Status Type 5307 Miscellaneous Equipment Capital Replacement Grant IA‐90‐X401 5307 Computer Hardware Capital Replacement Grant IA‐90‐X401 5307 Associated Transit Improvements Capital Replacement Grant IA‐90‐X401 5307 Support Vehicles Capital Replacement Grant IA‐90‐X401 5307 RideShare Vehicles Capital Replacement Grant IA‐90‐X401 Grant 95‐X014‐14 ‐ ICAAP DSM Suburban Express ‐ Operating Operations Expansion reduced amount Not funded, using ICAAP Ticket Vending Machines Capital Expansion existing grant funds (farebox)
General STA Operations Misc On‐Going/Annual Operations/Maintenance/Administration
Grant PTIG Facility Renovations Capital Replacement STA‐IG‐194‐FY14
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CHAPTER FIVE Federal Highway Administration Projects
The first FFY in the FFY 2015‐2018 TIP is referred to as the Annual Element. Projects for the entire four years (FFY 2015‐2018) are listed together by funding program and in order of FFY. The MPO’s program for FFY 2015‐2018 contains 85 projects with a total cost of approximately $355,282,000. Of the 85 projects in the MPO’s program, 66 projects totaling $326,066,000 are roadway transportation improvements. Six projects totaling $10,157,000 are transit improvements, and thirteen projects totaling $19,059,000 are bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
Program Format
The project listing is organized by TIP funding program. The sponsor name, project number, project location, project description, project funding, programmed amounts in $1,000s by year, and Transportation Program Management System (TPMS) identification number are shown for each project within the different TIP funding categories. The TPMS identification number is a unique number given to each project included in the MPO’s TIP.
Projects are listed in alphabetical order by county, then by city. Project funding amounts are listed by year and are listed in $1,000s. Project Total refers to the total cost of the project. Federal‐Aid refers to the amount of Federal‐Aid the project has received. Regional FA (Federal‐Aid) refers to the amount of Federal‐Aid received from the MPO (i.e., STP and TAP funds).
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MPO-26 / DMAMPO 2015 - 2018 Transportation Improvement Program TPMS Project # Length Pgm'd Amounts in 1000's Sponsor Location FHWA# Appr. Status Funding Program S:T:R FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 Total STIP# STP - Surface Transportation Program Region Wide - 00 20966 RGPL-PA26()--ST-00 0 MI Project Total 2,620 0 0 0 2,620 MPO-26 / DMAMPO DART: 6-Fixed route buses -- Federal Aid 950 0 0 0 950 Draft TIP Approved Transit Investments -- Regional FA 950 0 0 0 950 -- 20972 STP-PA26()--2C-00 0.781 MI Project Total 1,532 0 0 0 1,532 MPO-26 / DMAMPO E EUCLID AVE: US 6 in Des Moines from east of US -- Federal Aid 200 0 0 0 200 69 east 0.8 mile and from east of I-235 to Hubbell Ave. Draft TIP Approved Pavement Rehab 0:0:0 Regional FA 200 0 0 0 200 -- PA NOTE: DOT project on US 6 22143 RGTR-PA26()--ST-00 DRAFT0 MI Project Total 0 1,693 0 0 1,693 MPO-26 / DMAMPO DART: Vehicle Purchase -- Federal Aid 0 1,354 0 0 1,354 Draft TIP Approved Transit Investments -- Regional FA 0 1,354 0 0 1,354 -- Dallas - 25 15879 STP-8177()--2C-25 1.004 MI Project Total 0 0 0 14,500 14,500 Waukee In the City of Waukee, WIDENING ALICE'S ROAD: -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 1,900 1,900 From University Avenue to Hickman Road 32 Draft TIP Approved Pavement Widening -- Regional FA 0 0 0 1,900 1,900 -- Polk - 77 19932 STP-U-1945()--70-77 Awarded 1.786 MI Project Total 4,573 0 0 0 4,573 Des Moines In the City of Des Moines, E INDIANOLA AVE: SE -- Federal Aid 2,310 0 0 0 2,310 16th Ct to Army Post Rd (Phases 2,3, and 4). Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Right of Way -- Regional FA 2,310 0 0 0 2,310 -- PA NOTE: $315,000 in FFY 2014 for closing costs on (745). Phase 4 (747) programmed in FFY 2015. 18065 STP-U-1945()--70-77 0.07 MI Project Total 4,800 0 0 0 4,800 Des Moines In the City of Des Moines, E GRAND AVE: Over Des -- Federal Aid 2,129 0 0 0 2,129 Moines River Draft TIP Approved Bridge Replacement 0:0:0 Regional FA 2,129 0 0 0 2,129 -- PA NOTE: $500,000 in FFY 2014 STP funds rolled to FFY 2015. $500,000 in FFY 2016 rolled to FFY 2015. 19354 NHS-U-1945(409)--8G-77 Awarded 1.081 MI Project Total 11,130 10,834 0 0 21,964 Des Moines In the City of Des Moines, SE Connector: From SE 15th -- Federal Aid 1,517 3,229 0 0 4,746 St to SE 30th St Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Right of Way,Outside Services Engineering -- Regional FA 1,517 3,229 0 0 4,746 -- PA NOTE: Project was let in May 2013, AC in amount of programmed funds will be converted in the programmed years. TPMS Project # Length Pgm'd Amounts in 1000's Sponsor Location FHWA# Appr. Status Funding Program S:T:R FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 Total STIP# Polk - 77 (continued) 19363 STP-U-3827(616)--70-77 DOT Letting: 12/16/2014 0.995 MI Project Total 3,363 0 0 0 3,363 Johnston NW 70 AVE, from NW 86th St west 2600 Feet -- Federal Aid 1,600 0 0 0 1,600 Draft TIP Approved Pavement Rehab/Widen,Traffic Signals 0:0:0 Regional FA 1,600 0 0 0 1,600 -- 27146 RGPL-PA26()--ST-77 0 Project Total 119 119 0 0 238 MPO-26 / DMAMPO Transportation Management Association -- Federal Aid 95 95 0 0 190 Draft TIP Approved Miscellaneous,Ped/Bike Miscellaneous,Transit Investments -- Regional FA 95 95 0 0 190 -- 27148 RGPL-PA26()--ST-77 0 Project Total 438 0 0 0 438 MPO-26 / DMAMPO National Household Travel Survey Add-on -- Federal Aid 350 0 0 0 350 Draft TIP Approved Miscellaneous -- Regional FA 350 0 0 0 350 -- 20964 STP-S-C077()--5E-77 2.238 MI Project Total 880 0 0 0 880 Polk CRD NW AURORA AVE: From NW Morningstar Drive to -- Federal Aid 703 0 0 0 703 Dixon Street Draft TIP Approved Pavement Rehab DRAFT22:79:24 Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- 25498 STP-U-8260(635)--70-77 DOT Letting: 11/18/2014 0 Project Total 6,575 0 0 0 6,575 West Des Moines In the City of West Des Moines, GRAND AVE - Phase -- Federal Aid 2,800 0 0 0 2,800 6: From South 35th Street to South 50th Street Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Pavement Rehab/Widen -- Regional FA 2,800 0 0 0 2,800 -- 18153 STP-U-8260(634)--70-77 DOT Letting: 11/18/2014 0.959 MI Project Total 5,376 0 0 0 5,376 West Des Moines In the City of West Des Moines, GRAND AVE - Phase -- Federal Aid
33 3,844 0 0 0 3,844 5: From Raccoon River Park to South 35th Street Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Pavement Rehab/Widen -- Regional FA 3,844 0 0 0 3,844 -- 22140 STP-U-1425()--70-77 1.811 MI Project Total 0 2,788 0 0 2,788 Clive In the City of Clive, University Avenue: From NW 86th -- Federal Aid 0 854 0 0 854 St to NW 114th St Draft TIP Approved Pavement Rehab -- Regional FA 0 854 0 0 854 -- 22141 STP-U-5137()--70-77 0.98 MI Project Total 0 2,457 0 0 2,457 Mitchellville In the City of Mitchellville, Cotton Ave: From I-80 to -- Federal Aid 0 400 0 0 400 Mill Street SW Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave -- Regional FA 0 400 0 0 400 --
16690 [NBIS: 281370] STP-S-C077(164)--5E-77 DOT Letting: 09/16/2014 1.335 MI Project Total 0 5,078 0 7,703 12,781 Polk CRD NW 66th Avenue: From NW Beaver Drive to NW 26th 281370 Federal Aid 0 3,350 0 2,962 6,312 Street Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Pavement Widening,Bridge Replacement -- Regional FA 0 3,350 0 2,962 6,312 -- 18070 STP-U-7875(638)--70-77 DOT Letting: 11/17/2015 0.363 MI Project Total 0 4,500 0 0 4,500 Urbandale In the City of Urbandale, NW 100th Street: at NW 54th -- Federal Aid 0 2,051 0 0 2,051 Avenue Intersection with Grimes and Urbandale Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Pavement Widening,Right of Way -- Regional FA 0 2,051 0 0 2,051 -- PA NOTE: $104,000 already Authorized. Total STIP limit 2.155 million. TPMS Project # Length Pgm'd Amounts in 1000's Sponsor Location FHWA# Appr. Status Funding Program S:T:R FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 Total STIP# Polk - 77 (continued) 20960 [NBIS: 41380] STP-U-7875(644)--70-77 DOT Letting: 11/17/2015 0 MI Project Total 0 4,510 0 0 4,510 Urbandale In the City of Urbandale, 100TH ST: 100th St. at 41380 Federal Aid 0 1,100 0 0 1,100 I-35/I-80 Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Bridge Replacement,Lighting 0:0:0 Regional FA 0 1,100 0 0 1,100 -- 17785 STP-U-1945(796)--70-77 DOT Letting: 09/20/2016 0.833 MI Project Total 0 0 5,000 0 5,000 Des Moines In the City of Des Moines, PARK AVE: From Monarch -- Federal Aid 0 0 2,050 0 2,050 Cement RR Tracks to SW 63rd Street Draft TIP Approved Pavement Widening 0:0:0 Regional FA 0 0 2,050 0 2,050 -- PA NOTE: $300,000 awarded in FFY 2013 rolled to FFY 2017; $1,750,000 STP awarded in FFY 2017 25174 STP-U-3125()--70-77 0 Project Total 0 0 3,600 0 3,600 Grimes In the City of Grimes, Southeast 37th Street Widening -- Federal Aid 0 0 700 0 700 and Reconstruction: From Iowa 141 to South James Street Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Right of Way,Ped/Bike Miscellaneous -- Regional FA 0 0 700 0 700 -- 25177 RGTR-PA26()--ST-77 DRAFT0 Project Total 0 0 2,640 0 2,640 MPO-26 / DMAMPO DART: Replacement Vehicle Purchase -- Federal Aid 0 0 900 0 900 Draft TIP Approved Transit Investments -- Regional FA 0 0 900 0 900 -- 25189 STP-PA26()--2C-77 0 Project Total 0 0 5,000 0 5,000 MPO-26 / DMAMPO US 6: From I-35/80 to Merle Hay Rd -- Federal Aid 0 0 312 0 312 Draft TIP Approved Pavement Rehab -- Regional FA 0 0 312 0 312 -- PA NOTE: DOT project on US 6 34 25175 STP-U-7875()--70-77 0 Project Total 0 0 4,510 0 4,510 Urbandale In the City of Urbandale, Meredith Drive Reconstruction: -- Federal Aid 0 0 700 0 700 From 128th Street 142nd Street to 142nd Street Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Right of Way -- Regional FA 0 0 700 0 700 -- 22139 STP-U-0187()--70-77 1.343 MI Project Total 0 0 0 6,100 6,100 Ankeny In the City of Ankeny, NE 36th Street: From US 69 east -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 1,850 1,850 to Northeast Delaware Avenue Draft TIP Approved Pavement Rehab/Widen -- Regional FA 0 0 0 1,850 1,850 -- PA NOTE: Awarded $400,000 in FFY 2016 STP funds and $700,000 in FFY 2017 STP funds. FFY 2016 funds rolled to FFY 2017. 27142 STP-U-1945()--70-77 0 Project Total 0 0 0 4,000 4,000 Des Moines On 2nd Avenue Bridge, Over Des Moines River -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Rehabilitation -- Regional FA 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 -- 27144 STP-U-1945()--70-77 0 Project Total 0 0 0 6,500 6,500 Des Moines On Indianola Avenue Widening, from East Army Post -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 2,000 2,000 Road to U.S. 69 Draft TIP Approved Pavement Widening -- Regional FA 0 0 0 2,000 2,000 -- TPMS Project # Length Pgm'd Amounts in 1000's Sponsor Location FHWA# Appr. Status Funding Program S:T:R FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 Total STIP# Polk - 77 (continued) 25169 STP-U-1945()--70-77 0 Project Total 0 0 0 50,000 50,000 Des Moines In the City of Des Moines, SE Connector: From SE 30th -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 3,582 3,582 to US 65 Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Traffic Signals,Right of Way -- Regional FA 0 0 0 3,582 3,582 -- 25172 STP-U-1945()--70-77 0 Project Total 0 0 0 9,000 9,000 Des Moines In the City of Des Moines, East Douglas Avenue -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 Widening: From East 42nd Street to East 56th Street Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Pavement Widening,Right of Way -- Regional FA 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 -- 29684 STP-U-1945()--70-77 0 Project Total 0 0 0 3,700 3,700 Des Moines Locust Street Bridge, Over Des Moines River -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Rehabilitation -- Regional FA 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 -- 22138 STP-U-3125()--70-77 0.782 MI Project Total 0 0 0 5,100 5,100 Grimes In the City of Grimes, SE 37th Street: From Iowa 141 to -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 1,100 1,100 700' west of NW 100th Street DRAFT Draft TIP Approved Pavement Rehab/Widen -- Regional FA 0 0 0 1,100 1,100 -- 27145 RGTR-PA26()--ST-77 0 Project Total 0 0 0 2,632 2,632 MPO-26 / DMAMPO DART: Replacement Vehicles Purchase -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 Draft TIP Approved Transit Investments -- Regional FA 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 -- Warren - 91 35 29736 STP-U-5587()--70-91 0 Project Total 75 0 0 0 75 Norwalk Mixed-Use Center Transportation Study -- Federal Aid 38 0 0 0 38 Draft TIP Approved Planning Study -- Regional FA 38 0 0 0 38 -- STP-HBP - Surface Transportation Program - Bridge Program Polk - 77 26960 BROS-1945(811)--8J-77 DOT Letting: 01/21/2015 0 Project Total 965 0 0 0 965 Des Moines On East Payton Avenue Bridge, Over Stream -- Federal Aid 772 0 0 0 772 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Rehabilitation -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 --
23639 [NBIS: 282060] BROS-C077(202)--8J-77 DOT Letting: 12/16/2014 0 MI Project Total 550 0 0 0 550 Polk CRD On NW 72 PL, Over Saylor Creek 282060 Federal Aid 440 0 0 0 440 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Replacement -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 --
26893 [NBIS: 281840] BROS-C077(203)--8J-77 DOT Letting: 02/17/2015 0 Project Total 650 0 0 0 650 Polk CRD On Northeast 102nd Avenue, Over Fourmile Creek 281840 Federal Aid 188 0 0 0 188 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Replacement -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- Warren - 91 25372 BROS-1945(803)--8J-91 0 Project Total 1,200 0 0 0 1,200 Des Moines In the City of Des Moines, S. Union St./Clover Hill -- Federal Aid 960 0 0 0 960 Drive: bridge replacement over the Middle South Creek Draft TIP Approved Bridge Replacement -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- TPMS Project # Length Pgm'd Amounts in 1000's Sponsor Location FHWA# Appr. Status Funding Program S:T:R FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 Total STIP# NHPP - National Highway Performance Program Polk - 77 18633 IM--80()--13-77 0.8 MI Project Total 9,000 0 0 0 9,000 DOT-D01-MPO26 I-80: US65 INT FROM W JCT US 65 TO WOF 1ST -- Federal Aid 8,100 0 0 0 8,100 AVE N, INCL. 34TH AVE Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Lighting,Traffic Signals -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 --
22068 [NBIS: 041740] IM--35()--13-77 0 MI Project Total 10 5,200 0 0 5,210 DOT-D01-MPO26 I-35: NE 54TH AVE, 0.5 MI N OF I-80 041740 Federal Aid 0 4,680 0 0 4,680 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Replacement,Right of Way -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 --
22070 [NBIS: 041490] IM--80()--13-77 0 Project Total 20 6,580 0 0 6,600 DOT-D01-MPO26 I-80: NW BEAVER DR, 1.0 MI E OF IA 28 041490 Federal Aid 0 5,922 0 0 5,922 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Replacement,Right of Way,Wetland Mitigation -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- 29642 IM--080()--13-77 25.8 MI Project Total 22,000 0 0 0 22,000 DOT-D01-MPO26 080: W OF CO RD S14 TO 1.2 MI E OFCO RD T14 -- Federal Aid 19,800 0 0 0 19,800 (EB & WB) DRAFT Draft TIP Approved Pavement Rehab -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 --
22071 [NBIS: 041520] IM--80()--13-77 0 MI Project Total 0 20 4,700 0 4,720 DOT-D01-MPO26 I-80: NW MORNINGSTAR DR, 1.7 MI W OFIA 415 041520 Federal Aid 0 0 4,230 0 4,230 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Replacement,Right of Way,Wetland Mitigation -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 --
29641 [NBIS: 041690] IM--080()--13-77 0 MI Project Total 0 2,980 3,000 13,496 19,476 36 DOT-D01-MPO26 080: NE 22ND ST/DELAWARE AVE OVER I-80/35, 041690 Federal Aid 0 0 0 12,146 12,146 0.5 MI W OF E JCT I-35 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Replacement,Right of Way -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- 29648 NHSX--141()--3H-77 2 MI Project Total 0 0 7,620 0 7,620 DOT-D01-MPO26 141: IA 44 TO N OF I-35/80 -- Federal Aid 0 0 6,096 0 6,096 Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Traffic Signals,Traffic Signs -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 --
25356 [NBIS: 041820] IM--035()--13-77 2.1 Project Total 0 0 1,700 11,311 13,011 Ad.mod DOT-D01-MPO26 035: IN ANKENY, N OF ORALABOR TO NE36TH 041820 Federal Aid 0 0 0 10,180 10,180 ST, INC 1ST ST INT Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Bridge Replacement,Right of Way -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- 15175 IM--80()--13-77 0 MI Project Total 0 0 3,309 0 3,309 DOT-D01-MPO26 I-80: REST AREA 2 MILES WEST -- Federal Aid 0 0 2,978 0 2,978 OFMITCHELLVILLE (EB) Draft TIP Approved Rest Area Improvement -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- Warren - 91 20892 [NBIS: 51440] IM--035()--13-91 0 MI Project Total 3,626 0 0 0 3,626 DOT-D01-MPO26 035: BADGER CREEK, 3.8 MI S OF POLKCO (NB) 51440 Federal Aid 3,263 0 0 0 3,263 Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Bridge Replacement -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 --
29651 [NBIS: 051460] IM--035()--13-91 0 MI Project Total 3,200 0 0 0 3,200 DOT-D05-MPO26 035: CO RD R35 (ADAMS ST), 0.5 MI SOF POLK CO 051460 Federal Aid 2,880 0 0 0 2,880 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Replacement -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- TPMS Project # Length Pgm'd Amounts in 1000's Sponsor Location FHWA# Appr. Status Funding Program S:T:R FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 Total STIP# TAP - Transportation Alternatives Polk - 77 22147 STP-E-8477()--8V-77 0.37 MI Project Total 521 0 0 0 521 Windsor Heights In the City of Windsor Heights, Hickman Rd: From -- Federal Aid Three blocks west of 63rd St to one block south of 255 0 0 0 255 Hickman Rd Draft TIP Approved Scenic or Historic Hwy. -- Regional FA 255 0 0 0 255 -- 25171 STP-E-0132(619)--8V-77 DOT Letting: 12/16/2014 2 Project Total 0 1,518 0 0 1,518 Altoona Gay Lea Wilson Trail East Extension: Just north of the -- Federal Aid 0 700 0 0 700 8th Avenue SE and 1st Street E to NE 62nd Avenue. Draft TIP Approved Ped/Bike Grade & Pave 7:79:22 Regional FA 0 700 0 0 700 -- 25155 STP-E-C077()--8V-77 0 Project Total 0 2,125 0 0 2,125 Polk CCB Easter Lake Trail: Phase 3 -- Federal Aid 0 773 0 0 773 Draft TIP Approved Ped/Bike Grade & Pave -- Regional FA 0 773 0 0 773 -- 15867 STP-E-1945()--8V-77 DRAFT1.712 MI Project Total 0 0 2,100 0 2,100 Des Moines Ingersoll Avenue - Phase II: Implement pedestrian safety, -- Federal Aid traffic calming, and streetlight component and related 0 0 318 0 318 streetscape improvements Draft TIP Approved Scenic or Historic Hwy. -- Regional FA 0 0 318 0 318 -- 18068 STP-E-1945()--8V-77 0.5 MI Project Total 0 0 1,900 0 1,900
37 Des Moines EUCLID AVE: Highland Park Streetscape - Phase 2 - 6th -- Federal Aid Avenue to Cornell Street consisting of new sidewalks, 0 0 478 0 478 vintage street lighting and flower pots Draft TIP Approved Ped/Bike Miscellaneous 0:0:0 Regional FA 0 0 478 0 478 -- PA NOTE: Awarded $228,000 in FFY 2014 TAP funds; $150,000 in FFY 2015 TAP funds; $100,000 in FFY 2017 TAP funds. FFY 2014 & 2015 funds rolled to FFY 2017. 25180 STP-E-3827(617)--8V-77 DOT Letting: 12/16/2014 0 Project Total 0 0 2,940 0 2,940 Johnston Northwest Beaver Drive Trail: NW Beaver Drive from -- Federal Aid Eagle Crest Drive in the north to 66th Avenue in the 0 0 300 0 300 southeast Draft TIP Approved Ped/Bike Grade & Pave -- Regional FA 0 0 300 0 300 -- 27149 STP-E-0187()--8V-77 0 Project Total 0 0 0 300 300 Ankeny NE Delaware Avenue Trail Connection, from NE 18th -- Federal Aid Street to NE 22nd Street (along west side of NE 0 0 0 150 150 Delaware Ave) Draft TIP Approved Ped/Bike Grade & Pave -- Regional FA 0 0 0 150 150 -- 25421 SRTS-U-0747(609)--8U-77 DOT Letting: 11/18/2014 0 Project Total 0 0 0 1,626 1,626 Bondurant In the City of Bondurant, US 65/Lincoln Street: -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 330 330 Pedestrian/Bicycle Underpass Draft TIP Approved Ped/Bike Miscellaneous -- Regional FA 0 0 0 250 250 -- 22146 STP-E-1945()--8V-77 1.176 MI Project Total 0 0 0 1,400 1,400 Des Moines In the City of Des Moines, 6th Avenue: From Hickman -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 300 300 Road to I-235 Draft TIP Approved Scenic or Historic Hwy. -- Regional FA 0 0 0 300 300 -- TPMS Project # Length Pgm'd Amounts in 1000's Sponsor Location FHWA# Appr. Status Funding Program S:T:R FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 Total STIP# Polk - 77 (continued) 27150 STP-E-1945()--8V-77 0 Project Total 0 0 0 1,900 1,900 Des Moines In the city of Des Moines, 42nd Street Streetscape, from -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 480 480 I-235 to Crocker Street Draft TIP Approved Miscellaneous,Scenic or Historic Hwy. -- Regional FA 0 0 0 480 480 -- 27151 STP-E-1945()--8V-77 0 Project Total 0 0 0 425 425 Des Moines In the city of Des Moines, Bill Riley Trail Bridge, Over -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 100 100 Raccoon River Draft TIP Approved Ped/Bike Structures -- Regional FA 0 0 0 100 100 -- 27152 STP-E-1945()--8V-77 0 Project Total 0 0 0 1,750 1,750 Des Moines Des Moines River Trail Phase 2, Along S. side of DM -- Federal Aid River between Cownie Sports Complex and Easter Lake 0 0 0 300 300 Park Draft TIP Approved Ped/Bike Grade & Pave -- Regional FA 0 0 0 300 300 -- 27154 STP-E-7875()--8V-77 DRAFT0 Project Total 0 0 0 554 554 Urbandale In the city of Urbandale, Walnut Creek Trail, from 156th -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 275 275 Street to Waterford Road Draft TIP Approved Ped/Bike Grade & Pave -- Regional FA 0 0 0 275 275 -- CMAQ - Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Polk - 77
38 26938 STP-A-1945()--86-77 0 Project Total 600 0 0 0 600 Des Moines Citywide Fixed Time Signal Upgrade Project Phase 2 -- Federal Aid 480 0 0 0 480 Draft TIP Approved Miscellaneous -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- 26939 STP-A-1945()--86-77 0 Project Total 500 0 0 0 500 Des Moines Downtown Bicycle Plan Implementation Phase 2 -- Federal Aid 400 0 0 0 400 Draft TIP Approved Ped/Bike Miscellaneous -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- 25431 STP-A-1945(806)--86-77 Local Letting: 01/13/2015 0 Project Total 309 0 0 0 309 Des Moines In the City of Des Moines, Des Moines: B-Cycle -- Federal Aid 125 0 0 0 125 Program Expansion Draft TIP Approved Ped/Bike Development -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- 25428 STP-A-PA26()--86-77 0 Project Total 248 0 0 0 248 MPO-26 / DMAMPO DART: Route #91 Merle Hay Road Express Service -- Federal Aid 198 0 0 0 198 Improvements Draft TIP Approved Transit Investments -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- PA NOTE: Recieved $198,043 in FFY 2014 ICAAP funds. 26936 STP-A-8260(637)--86-77 Local Letting: 03/31/2015 0 Project Total 695 0 0 0 695 West Des Moines On University Avenue, Adaptive Traffic Control System -- Federal Aid 556 0 0 0 556 at 18 intersections from 25th Street to 92nd Street Draft TIP Approved Miscellaneous -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- TPMS Project # Length Pgm'd Amounts in 1000's Sponsor Location FHWA# Appr. Status Funding Program S:T:R FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 Total STIP# PL - Metropolitan Planning Region Wide - 00 1279 RGPL-PA26(RTP)--PL-00 0 MI Project Total 990 831 831 831 3,483 MPO-26 / DMAMPO VARIOUS: MPO PLANNING -- Federal Aid 790 667 667 667 2,791 Draft TIP Approved Trans Planning -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- DEMO - Federal Demonstration (earmarked) Funds Polk - 77 19704 EDP-1945(786)--7Y-77 DOT Letting: 11/18/2014 0.049 MI Project Total 2,100 0 0 0 2,100 Grandview University E 14th St Ped overpass: Span East 14th Street just north -- Federal Aid 400 0 0 0 400 of Grandview Avenue. Draft TIP Approved Ped/Bike Structures -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- PA NOTE: IA 236 - $399,932 PRF - Primary Road Funds Polk - 77 29650 IMN--035()--0E-77 DRAFT77.3 MI Project Total 800 800 800 800 3,200 DOT-D01-MPO26 035: W JCT I-80 TO WRIGHT CO -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 0 0 Draft TIP Approved Patching -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- 16922 IMN--35()--0E-77 4.8 Project Total 431 0 0 0 431 DOT-D01-MPO26 I-35: WARREN CO TO I-80/I-235IN WEST DES -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 0 0 MOINES (NB & SB) Draft TIP Approved Erosion Control 0:0:0 Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- 39
22072 [NBIS: 040941] BRFN--163()--39-77 0 MI Project Total 364 0 0 0 364 DOT-D01-MPO26 IA 163: FOUR MILE CREEK, 1.7 MI W OF US 65 040941 Federal Aid 0 0 0 0 0 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Deck Overlay -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- 25244 IMN--080()--0E-77 78.9 MI Project Total 1,850 0 0 0 1,850 DOT-D01-MPO26 080: DES MOINES TO WILLIAMSBURG -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 0 0 Draft TIP Approved Traffic Signs -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 --
20937 [NBIS: 041500] BRFN--80()--39-77 0 MI Project Total 679 0 0 0 679 DOT-D01-MPO26 I-80: DES MOINES RIVER 1.6 MI E OFIA 28 (EB) 041500 Federal Aid 0 0 0 0 0 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Rehabilitation -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 --
20938 [NBIS: 041510] BRFN--80()--39-77 0 MI Project Total 679 0 0 0 679 DOT-D01-MPO26 I-80: DES MOINES RIVER 1.6 MI E OFIA 28 (WB) 041510 Federal Aid 0 0 0 0 0 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Rehabilitation -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- 29645 IMN--080()--0E-77 81.8 MI Project Total 650 650 650 650 2,600 DOT-D01-MPO26 080: S JCT I-35 TO IOWA CO -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 0 0 Draft TIP Approved Patching -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 --
29646 [NBIS: 280555] STPN--316()--2J-77 0 MI Project Total 3,658 0 0 0 3,658 DOT-D01-MPO26 316: DES MOINES RIVER, 3.9 MI N OFIA 5 280555 Federal Aid 0 0 0 0 0 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Widening -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 --
25297 [NBIS: 042080] BRFN--080()--39-77 0 MI Project Total 0 0 280 0 280 DOT-D01-MPO26 080: NE 80TH ST OVER I-80, 2.8 MI EOF US 65 042080 Federal Aid 0 0 0 0 0 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Deck Overlay -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- TPMS Project # Length Pgm'd Amounts in 1000's Sponsor Location FHWA# Appr. Status Funding Program S:T:R FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 Total STIP# Polk - 77 (continued) 25298 [NBIS: 042090] BRFN--080()--39-77 0 MI Project Total 0 0 250 0 250 DOT-D01-MPO26 080: NE 96TH ST OVER I-80, 4.8 MI EOF US 65 042090 Federal Aid 0 0 0 0 0 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Deck Overlay -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 --
29647 [NBIS: 040571] BRFN--065()--39-77 0 MI Project Total 0 0 910 0 910 DOT-D01-MPO26 065: UNION PACIFIC RR, 0.3 MI N OFBONDURANT 040571 Federal Aid 0 0 0 0 0 (NB & SB) Draft TIP Approved Bridge Deck Overlay -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 --
29643 [NBIS: 602932] BRFN--141()--39-77 0 MI Project Total 0 0 0 500 500 DOT-D01-MPO26 141: IA 17 INTERCHANGE (EB) 602932 Federal Aid 0 0 0 0 0 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Deck Overlay -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 --
29644 [NBIS: 602930] BRFN--141()--39-77 0 MI Project Total 0 0 0 500 500 DOT-D01-MPO26 141: IA 17 INTERCHANGE (WB) 602930 Federal Aid 0 0 0 0 0 Draft TIP Approved Bridge Deck Overlay DRAFT-- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- Warren - 91 25272 IMN--035()--0E-91 6.5 MI Project Total 873 0 0 0 873 DOT-D05-MPO26 035: NORTH RIVER, 3.8 MI N OF IA 92TO POLK CO -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 0 0 Draft TIP Approved Fencing,Erosion Control -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- HSIP - Highway Safety Improvement Program
40 Polk - 77 29649 HSIP--069()--2H-77 5.6 MI Project Total 558 0 0 0 558 DOT-D01-MPO26 069: SE 14TH ST IN DES MOINES AT VAR. LOC. -- Federal Aid 502 0 0 0 502 (STATE SHARE) Draft TIP Approved Traffic Signals -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- NEPA - National Environmental Policy Act Polk - 77 26940 NEPA-1945()--83-77 0 Project Total 50 0 0 0 50 Des Moines Downtown Transportation Restoration, the replacement -- Federal Aid and rehabilitation of transportation facilities in Des 0 0 0 0 0 Moines Draft TIP Approved Miscellaneous -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- 17139 NEPA-0187(619)--83-77 0.563 MI Project Total 0 0 0 6,000 6,000 Ankeny In the City of Ankeny, NE 18th Street Overpass -- Federal Aid 0 0 0 0 0 Extension: From NE Delaware Avenue to NE Frisk Drive Draft TIP Approved Grade and Pave,Outside Services Engineering -- Regional FA 0 0 0 0 0 -- CHAPTER SIX Federal Transit Administrations Projects
The first FFY in the FFY 2015‐2018 TIP is referred to as the Annual Element. Projects for the entire four years (FFY 2015‐2018) are listed together by funding program and in order of FFY. The MPO’s transit program for FFY 2015‐2018 contains 44 projects with a total cost of approximately $83,705,000.
Program Format
The project listing is organized by TIP funding program. The sponsor name, project number, project location, project description, project funding, programmed amounts by year, and Transit Number are shown for each project within the different TIP funding categories. The Transit Number is a unique number given to each project included in the MPO’s Transit Program.
Project Total refers to the total cost of the project. Federal‐Aid refers to the amount of Federal‐Aid (FA) the project has received. State‐Aid (SA) refers to the amount of funding the transit provider has received from the State.
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MPO-26 / DMAMPO (44 Projects) Fund Sponsor Transit # Desc / Add Ons / Addnl Info FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 Expense Class Project Type
STA Des Moines DART 995 General Operations/Maintenance/Administration Total 1,436,856 1,479,963 1,524,361 1,570,093 Operations FA Misc SA 1,149,485 1,183,970 1,219,489 1,256,074 5311 Des Moines DART 996 Operations for Rural Services Total 27,756 28,588 29,446 30,330 Operations FA 13,878 14,294 14,723 15,165 Misc SA 5310 Des Moines DART 997 Subcontracted Paratransit Operations Total 206,250 212,438 218,811 225,375 Operations FA 165,000 169,950 175,049 180,300 Misc SA PTIG Des Moines DART 1016 Facility Renovations Total 930,000 625,000 625,000 Capital FA Replacement SA 744,000 500,000 500,000 5307 Des Moines DART 1020 Preventive Maintenance Total 4,325,000 3,787,500 3,243,750 2,702,500 Capital DRAFT FA 3,460,000 3,030,000 2,595,000 2,162,000 Misc SA 5307 Des Moines DART 1021 ADA Paratransit Total 468,750 468,750 468,750 468,750 Capital FA 375,000 375,000 375,000 375,000 Misc SA 5307 Des Moines DART 1024 Admin/Maint. Facility Engineering and Design Total 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 Capital FA 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 42 Replacement SA 5307, 5339 Des Moines DART 1028 Shop and Garage Equipment Total 100,000 270,000 100,000 150,000 Capital FA 80,000 216,000 80,000 120,000 Replacement SA 5307 Des Moines DART 1029 Miscellaneous Equipment Total 175,000 60,000 60,000 20,000 Capital FA 140,000 48,000 48,000 16,000 Replacement SA 5307 Des Moines DART 1030 Computer Hardware Total 30,000 30,000 50,000 50,000 Capital FA 24,000 24,000 40,000 40,000 Replacement SA 5307 Des Moines DART 1032 Associated Transit Improvements Total 178,000 80,000 81,000 82,500 Capital FA 62,400 64,000 64,800 66,000 Replacement SA 5307 Des Moines DART 1042 Support Vehicles Total 130,000 230,000 70,000 Capital FA 104,000 184,000 56,000 Replacement SA 5307 Des Moines DART 1046 RideShare Vehicles Total 610,000 660,000 635,000 705,000 Capital FA 488,000 528,000 508,000 564,000 Replacement SA 5307, 5339 Des Moines DART 1026 Facility Repairs/Renovations Total 120,000 50,000 400,000 1,050,000 Capital FA 96,000 40,000 320,000 840,000 Replacement SA 5307 Des Moines DART 2480 Twenty Lease Buses - 20 (New Lease Total 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Capital FA 800,000 800,000 800,000 800,000 Replacement SA
MPO-26 / DMAMPO (44 Projects) Fund Sponsor Transit # Desc / Add Ons / Addnl Info FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 Expense Class Project Type
5307 Des Moines DART 2482 Computer Software Total 10,000 10,000 15,000 15,000 Capital FA 8,000 8,000 12,000 12,000 Replacement SA STP, 5307, Des Moines DART 2706 Six Remanufactured HD 60' Buses w/Surv. & AVL (20501 - 20506) Total 2,250,000 5339 Capital FA 1,800,000 Replacement SA 5307, 5310 Des Moines DART 3175 Medium Duty Bus (29-32 ft.) Total 160,000 Capital Diesel, UFRC, VSS FA 136,000 Replacement Unit #: 5605 SA Des Moines DART 3434 Scheduling & Data Management Systems Total 600,000 Operations FA Replacement SA 5339 Des Moines DART 3435 Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.) Total 439,000 Capital Diesel, UFRC,DRAFT VSS, Low Floor FA 373,150 Replacement Unit #: 20379 SA 5339 Des Moines DART 3436 Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.) Total 439,000 Capital Diesel, UFRC, VSS, Low Floor FA 373,150 Replacement Unit #: 20380 SA 5339 Des Moines DART 3437 Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.) Total 439,000 Capital Diesel, UFRC, VSS, Low Floor FA 373,150 43 Replacement Unit #: 20382 SA 5339 Des Moines DART 3438 Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.) Total 439,000 Capital Diesel, UFRC, VSS, Low Floor FA 373,150 Replacement Unit #: 20383 SA 5339 Des Moines DART 3439 Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.) Total 439,000 Capital Diesel, UFRC, VSS, Low Floor FA 373,150 Replacement Unit #: 20385 SA 5339 Des Moines DART 3440 Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.) Total 439,000 Capital Diesel, UFRC, VSS, Low Floor FA 373,150 Replacement Unit #: 20387 SA 5339 Des Moines DART 3441 Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.) Total 439,000 Capital Diesel, UFRC, VSS, Low Floor FA 373,150 Replacement Unit #: 20388 SA 5339 Des Moines DART 3442 Heavy Duty Bus (40-42 ft.) Total 439,000 Capital Diesel, UFRC, VSS, Low Floor FA 373,150 Replacement Unit #: 20389 SA 5309 Des Moines DART 3119 Bus Rapid Transit - University & Ingersoll Total 25,000,000 Capital FA 20,000,000 Expansion SA ICAAP Des Moines DART 3120 Route #51 Service Improvements Total 265,391 276,006 Operations FA 212,313 220,805 Expansion SA ICAAP Des Moines DART 3121 Express Route Improvements for 92/93/98 Total 307,218 319,505 332,288 Operations FA 245,774 255,604 265,830 Expansion SA
MPO-26 / DMAMPO (44 Projects) Fund Sponsor Transit # Desc / Add Ons / Addnl Info FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 Expense Class Project Type
5307, 5310 Des Moines DART 3122 Medium Duty Bus (29-32 ft.) Total 160,000 Capital Diesel, UFRC, VSS FA 136,000 Replacement Unit #: 5505 SA 5307 Des Moines DART 3123 Three 27' MD Buses w/Surv. & AVL (6610, 6811, 6911) plus overage on P6 Total 503,000 Capital FA 427,550 Replacement SA 5339 Des Moines DART 3124 Nine 40' HD Buses w/Surv. & AVL (2001 Gilligs) Total 4,109,040 Capital FA 3,492,684 Replacement SA 5307, 5310 Des Moines DART 3118 Six 27' MD Buses w/Surv. & AVL (7011-7511) Total 952,640 Capital FA 809,744 Replacement SA ICAAP Des Moines DART 1049 DSM Local Service-Operating Total 250,000 Operations DRAFT FA 200,000 Expansion SA 5307 Des Moines DART 1756 JARC Projects: Night Services Total 300,000 Operations FA 150,000 Other SA STP, 5307 Des Moines DART 1772 Four HD 40' Fixed-Route Buses w/Surveillance & AVL (22404-407) Total 1,881,984 Capital FA 1,515,036 44 Replacement SA 5307 Des Moines DART 1019 Planning Projects - see UPWP Total 350,000 Planning FA 280,000 Misc SA 5307 Des Moines DART 1025 Concrete Replacement Total 50,000 50,000 Capital FA 40,000 40,000 Replacement SA 5307, 5310 Des Moines DART 3117 Five 27' MD Buses w/Surv. & AVL (7812-8212) Total 814,112 Capital FA 691,995 Replacement SA STP, 5307 Des Moines DART 2703 Five HD 40' Fixed-Route Buses w/Surv. & AVL (22408-412) Total 2,446,579 Capital FA 2,023,342 Replacement SA 5307 Des Moines DART 1027 Security/Safety at Facility Total 20,000 25,000 Capital FA 16,000 20,000 Replacement SA STP, 5307 Des Moines DART 2707 Six 40' HD Buses w/Surv. & AVL Total 3,029,934 Capital FA 2,512,944 Replacement SA 5307 Des Moines DART 1023 Third Party Legal - Capital Contract Reviews Total 10,000 Capital FA 8,000 Misc SA
CHAPTER SEVEN Financial Plan
Federal guidelines state that the TIP shall include a financial plan that demonstrates how the approved TIP can be implemented, identifies public and private resources that are reasonably expected to be available to carry out the TIP, and recommend any additional financing strategies for projects and programs.
Federal Highway Administration Projects
For purposes of transportation operations and maintenance, the financial plan shall contain system‐level estimates of costs and revenue sources that are reasonably expected to be available to adequately operate and maintain Federal‐aid highways (as defined by 23 U.S.C. 101(a)(5)) and public transportation (as defined by title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53). In addition, revenue and cost estimates for the TIP must use an inflation rate(s) to reflect ‘‘year of expenditure dollars,’’ based on reasonable financial principles and information, developed cooperatively by the MPOs, State(s), and public transportation operator(s). The MPO staff utilized an inflation rate of 4% to determine ‘‘year of expenditure dollars.’’
The FFY 2015‐2018 TIP is fiscally constrained by funding sources. Funding sources include Federal, State, and local financial resources. The Des Moines Area MPO recognizes that in the event of Federal, State, and local funding changes, amendments, or revisions, it will need to reflect the change in project funds within the FFY 2015‐2018 TIP.
Des Moines Area MPO FederalDRAFT‐aid Funding Sources The total Federal share of projects included in the first year (annual element) of the TIP shall not exceed levels of funding committed to the Des Moines Area MPO. Additionally, the total Federal share of projects included in the second, third, fourth, and/or subsequent years of the TIP may not exceed levels of funding committed, or reasonably expected to be available, to the Des Moines Area MPO.
Table 6.1 displays a listing of all Federal‐Aid funding sources in the TIP and the amount of Federal funds committed by source and the total project cost of all projects utilizing Federal fund by funding source for FFYs 2015‐2018. Table 6.2 and 6.3 displays the financial constraint of the STP and TAP funding sources for Federal Fiscal Years 2015‐2018, breaking down all revenues, expenditures,
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TABLE 7.1 Summary of Costs and Federal Aid
Federal‐Aid 2015 2016 2017 2018 Funding Sources Total Cost Federal Aid Total Cost Federal Aid Total Cost Federal Aid Total Cost Federal Aid CMAQ $2,662,000 $2,019,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 DEMO $2,100,000 $400,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 HSIP $558,000 $502,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 NEPA $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $6,000,000 $0 NHPP $37,856,000 $34,043,000 $14,780,000 $10,602,000 $20,329,000 $13,304,000 $24,807,000 $22,326,000 PL $990,000 $790,000 $831,000 $667,000 $831,000 $667,000 $831,000 $667,000 PRF $9,984,000 $0 $1,450,000 $0 $2,890,000 $0 $2,450,000 $0 STP $41,481,000 $16,536,000 $31,979,000 $12,433,000 $20,750,000 $4,662,000 $109,235,000 $17,394,000 STP‐HBP $3,365,000 $2,360,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 TAP $521,000 $255,000 $3,643,000 $1,473,000 $6,940,000 $1,096,000 $7,955,000 $1,935,000 Totals $99,257,000 $56,645,000 $52,683,000 $25,175,000 $51,740,000 $19,729,000 $151,278,000 $42,322,000
TABLE 7.2 Surface Transportation Program Financial Constraint
2015 2016 2017 2018 Unobligated Balance (Carryover) $12,701,002 $7,937,755 $7,276,355 $13,586,355 STP Target $11,772,248 $11,772,000 $11,772,000 $11,772,000 Subtotal $24,473,250 $19,709,755 $19,048,355 $25,358,355
Transfer Out $0 $0 $0 $0 Programmed STP Funds $16,535,495 $12,433,400 $5,462,000 $17,393,874 Balance $7,937,755 $7,276,355 $13,586,355 $7,964,481 Based on Iowa Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2014 2nd Quarter Status Report.
TABLE 7.3 Transportation AlternativesDRAFT Program Financial Constraint 2015 2016 2017 2018 Unobligated Balance (Carryover) $506,087 $1,413,415 $1,103,415 $1,170,415 TAP Target $660,130 $660,000 $660,000 $660,000 TAP Flex Target $502,630 $503,000 $503,000 $503,000 Total Revenue $1,668,847 $2,576,415 $2,266,415 $2,333,415
Transfer Out $0 $0 $0 $0 Programmed STP Funds $255,432 $1,473,000 $1,096,000 $1,854,961 Balance $1,413,415 $1,103,415 $1,170,415 $478,454 Based on Iowa Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2014 2nd Quarter Status Report.
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Operations and Maintenance Costs and Projections
The following tables demonstrate the costs of operations and maintenance to the Federal‐aid System. Table 6.5 contains the operation and maintenance costs for each city in the Des Moines Area MPO. Table 6.6 and Table 6.7 contain the projected operation and maintenance costs on Federal‐aid city streets within each city in the Des Moines Area MPO based on data in Table 6.5.
TABLE 7.4 2012 City Street O + M Expenditures on Federal‐Aid Routes
Operations Maintenance Percentage On‐System Total Total Roadway Total on on City Name Federal‐Aid Miles Miles Maintenance Operations Federal‐Aid Federal‐Aid Routes Routes Routes Altoona 16.692 66.485 0.2511 $1,005,338 $501,919 $126,032 $252,440 Ankeny 37.395 203.981 0.1833 $2,333,689 $1,421,839 $260,623 $427,765 Bondurant 8.253 23.915 0.3451 $309,349 $72,762 $25,110 $106,756 Carlisle 3.539 22.905 0.1545 $388,129 $27,639 $4,270 $59,966 Clive 10.594 69.63 0.1521 $1,678,955 $125,417 $19,076 $255,369 Des Moines 214.247 832.062 0.2575 $15,781,611 $2,341,852 $603,027 $4,063,765 Grimes 9.727 51.182 0.19 $1,141,867 $134,568 $25,568 $216,955 Johnston 20.975 88.345 0.2374 $1,468,753 $446,730 $106,054 $348,682 Mitchellville 2.207 12.882 0.1713 $41,404 $40,551 $6,946 $7,093 Norwalk 5.394 45.632 0.1182 $720,038 $133,131 $15,736 $85,108 Pleasant Hill 12.253 41.896 0.2925 $741,379 $37,696 $11,026 $216,853 Polk City 3.983 22.09 0.1803 $309,913 $84,035 $15,152 $55,877 Urbandale 35.439 173.728 0.204 $2,315,191 $478,427 $97,599 $472,299 Waukee 15.423 67.763 0.2276 $638,386 $562,076 $127,928 $145,297 West Des Moines 77.93 259.916 0.2998 $5,205,755 $0 $0 $1,560,685 Windsor Heights 3.429 20.366 0.1684 $310,862 $124,792 $21,015 $52,349 Totals 477.48 2002.778 3.4331 $34,390,619 $6,533,434 $1,465,162 $8,327,259 Source: 2013 City Street Finance Report – O&M Costs DRAFT
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TABLE 7.5 Forecasted Maintenance Expenditures on Federal‐Aid Routes
City Name 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Altoona $252,440 $262,538 $272,635 $282,733 $292,830 $302,928 Ankeny $427,765 $444,876 $461,986 $479,097 $496,207 $513,318 Bondurant $106,756 $111,026 $115,296 $119,567 $123,837 $128,107 Carlisle $59,966 $62,365 $64,763 $67,162 $69,561 $71,959 Clive $255,369 $265,584 $275,799 $286,013 $296,228 $306,443 Des Moines $4,063,765 $4,226,316 $4,388,866 $4,551,417 $4,713,967 $4,876,518 Grimes $216,955 $225,633 $234,311 $242,990 $251,668 $260,346 Johnston $348,682 $362,629 $376,577 $390,524 $404,471 $418,418 Mitchellville $7,093 $7,377 $7,660 $7,944 $8,228 $8,512 Norwalk $85,108 $88,512 $91,917 $95,321 $98,725 $102,130 Pleasant Hill $216,853 $225,527 $234,201 $242,875 $251,549 $260,224 Polk City $55,877 $58,112 $60,347 $62,582 $64,817 $67,052 Urbandale $472,299 $491,191 $510,083 $528,975 $547,867 $566,759 Waukee $145,297 $151,109 $156,921 $162,733 $168,545 $174,356 West Des Moines $1,560,685 $1,623,112 $1,685,540 $1,747,967 $1,810,395 $1,872,822 Windsor Heights $52,349 $54,443 $56,537 $58,631 $60,725 $62,819 Totals $8,327,259 $8,660,349 $8,993,440 $9,326,530 $9,659,620 $9,992,711 Source: 2013 City Street Finance Report – O&M Costs
TABLE 7.6 Forecasted Operation Expenditures on Federal‐Aid Routes
City Name 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Altoona $126,032 $131,073 $136,115 $141,156 $146,197 $151,238 Ankeny $260,623 $271,048 $281,890 $293,165 $304,892 $317,088 Bondurant $25,110 $26,114 $27,119 $28,123 $29,128 $30,132 Carlisle $4,270 $4,441 $4,612 $4,782 $4,953 $5,124 Clive $19,076 $19,839 $20,602 $21,365 $22,128 $22,891 Des Moines $603,027 $627,148 $651,269 $675,390 $699,511 $723,632 Grimes $25,568 DRAFT$26,591 $27,613 $28,636 $29,659 $30,682 Johnston $106,054 $110,296 $114,538 $118,780 $123,023 $127,265 Mitchellville $6,946 $7,224 $7,502 $7,780 $8,057 $8,335 Norwalk $15,736 $16,365 $16,995 $17,624 $18,254 $18,883 Pleasant Hill $11,026 $11,467 $11,908 $12,349 $12,790 $13,231 Polk City $15,152 $15,758 $16,364 $16,970 $17,576 $18,182 Urbandale $97,599 $101,503 $105,407 $109,311 $113,215 $117,119 Waukee $127,928 $133,045 $138,162 $143,279 $148,396 $153,514 West Des Moines $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Windsor Heights $21,015 $21,856 $21,889 $21,891 $21,891 $21,891 Totals $1,465,162 $1,523,768 $1,581,985 $1,640,603 $1,699,671 $1,759,207 Source: 2013 City Street Finance Report – O&M Costs
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Non‐Federal‐aid Revenue Sources and Projections
In addition to operations and maintenance, costs can be from non Federal‐aid revenues. Non‐Federal‐aid revenue sources and projections are included to demonstrate the availability of adequate revenue sources to operate and maintain the system in the Des Moines Area MPO MPA.
Table 6.8 contains the receipts for the Road Use Tax Fund and other road monies on Federal‐aid routes within each city in the Des Moines Area MPO. Table 6.9 contains the projected revenues on Federal‐aid routes within each city in the Des Moines Area MPO based on data in Table 6.8.
TABLE 7.7 2012 City Street Fund Receipts
Total Total Road Use Total Other Total Non-Federal City Name Tax Fund Road Monies Receipts Road Fund Receipts Receipts Service Debt Receipts Altoona $1,392,532 $402,483 $0 $1,795,015 Ankeny $4,365,201 $17,163,811 $17,836,993 $39,366,005 Bondurant $369,656 $87,309 $450,027 $906,992 Carlisle $371,189 $49,525 $12,358 $433,072 Clive $1,479,296 $3,442,387 $9,954,258 $14,875,941 Des Moines $19,482,133 $6,470,023 $20,322,030 $46,274,186 Grimes $789,686 $6,774,178 $1,252,879 $8,816,743 Johnston $1,665,455 $6,031,392 $3,851,558 $11,548,405 Mitchellville $215,856 $0 $61,168 $277,024 Norwalk $856,626 $111,185 $155,173 $1,122,984 Pleasant Hill $841,303 $7,278 $826,415 $1,674,996 Polk City $327,328 $410,166 $0 $737,494 Urbandale $3,779,209 $1,529,623 $18,500,217 $23,809,049 Waukee $1,320,612 $226,507 $4,089,263 $5,636,382 West Des Moines $5,432,033 $1,867,986 $12,191,618 $19,491,637 Windsor Heights $465,422 $89,737 $390,341 $945,500 Totals $43,153,537DRAFT $44,663,590 $89,894,298 $177,711,425 Source: 2013 City Street Finance Report
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TABLE 7.8 Forecasted City Street Fund Revenue
City Name 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Altoona $1,795,015 $1,830,915 $1,866,816 $1,902,716 $1,938,616 $1,974,517 Ankeny $39,366,005 $40,153,325 $40,940,645 $41,727,965 $42,515,285 $43,302,606 Bondurant $906,992 $925,132 $943,272 $961,412 $979,551 $997,691 Carlisle $433,072 $441,733 $450,395 $459,056 $467,718 $476,379 Clive $14,875,941 $15,173,460 $15,470,979 $15,768,497 $16,066,016 $16,363,535 Des Moines $46,274,186 $47,199,670 $48,125,153 $49,050,637 $49,976,121 $50,901,605 Grimes $8,816,743 $8,993,078 $9,169,413 $9,345,748 $9,522,082 $9,698,417 Johnston $11,548,405 $11,779,373 $12,010,341 $12,241,309 $12,472,277 $12,703,246 Mitchellville $277,024 $282,564 $288,105 $293,645 $299,186 $304,726 Norwalk $1,122,984 $1,145,444 $1,167,903 $1,190,363 $1,212,823 $1,235,282 Pleasant Hill $1,674,996 $1,708,496 $1,741,996 $1,775,496 $1,808,996 $1,842,496 Polk City $737,494 $752,244 $766,994 $781,744 $796,494 $811,243 Urbandale $23,809,049 $24,285,230 $24,761,411 $25,237,592 $25,713,773 $26,189,954 Waukee $5,636,382 $5,749,110 $5,861,837 $5,974,565 $6,087,293 $6,200,020 West Des Moines $19,491,637 $19,881,470 $20,271,302 $20,661,135 $21,050,968 $21,440,801 Windsor Heights $945,500 $964,410 $983,320 $1,002,230 $1,021,140 $1,040,050 Totals $177,711,425 $181,265,654 $184,819,882 $188,374,111 $191,928,339 $195,482,568 Source: 2013 City Street Finance Report
Federal Transit Administration Projects
As with highway projects, legislation requires that all Federal and State transit projects be included in a fiscally constrained TIP. As the 5307 annual apportionment is the only guaranteed source of grant funds, DART actively seeks discretionary funding from a variety of sources, including the state Public Transit Equipment and Facilities Management System (PTMS) process and earmarks (State and Federal). Because these funds are the hardest to obtain, there is always uncertainty whether the projects will be implemented in the current year. Therefore, the TIP will periodically be revised if project funding is reduced or delayed. DRAFT Table 6.10 lists all funding sources for DART projects by FFY.
Funding Sources Federal and State funding account for the majority of all capital purchases and as a result, is critical to success. The following section outlines the general funding sources available to DART for FFY 2015‐2018.
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TABLE 7.9 DART’s Federal Funding Sources for FY 2015 ‐ 2018
Federal‐Aid 2015 2016 2017 2018 Funding Sources Total Cost Federal Aid Total Cost Federal Aid Total Cost Federal Aid Total Cost Federal Aid 5307 $8,509,750 $6,161,950 $7,872,570 $6,637,380 $6,700,556 $6,690,137 $6,428,750 $6,655,944 5309 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 5310 $366,250 $325,000 $688,758 $329,950 $625,867 $335,049 $225,375 $180,300 5311 $27,756 $13,878 $28,588 $14,294 $29,446 $14,723 $30,330 $15,165 5339 $3,512,000 $3,680,200 $4,109,040 $3,492,684 $0 $0 $0 $0 ICAAP $572,609 $458,087 $845,511 $676,409 $332,288 $265,830 $0 $0 STP $2,250,000 $950,000 $1,881,984 $1,354,400 $2,446,579 $900,000 $3,029,934 $1,000,000 Totals $40,238,365 $31,589,115 $15,426,451 $12,505,117 $10,134,736 $8,205,739 $9,714,389 $7,851,409
TABLE 7.10 DART’s State Funding Sources for FY 2015 ‐ 2018
State‐Aid 2015 2016 2017 2018 Funding Sources Total Cost Federal Aid Total Cost Federal Aid Total Cost Federal Aid Total Cost Federal Aid
PTIG $930,000 $744,000 $625,000 $500,000 $625,000 $500,000 $0 $0 STA $1,436,856 $1,149,485 $1,479,963 $1,183,970 $1,524,361 $1,219,489 $1,570,093 $1,256,074 Totals $2,366,856 $1,893,485 $2,104,963 $1,683,970 $2,149,361 $1,719,489 $1,570,093 $1,256,074
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CHAPTER EIGHT Public Participation
Title 23 of the CFR, Section 450.324, indicates that the Des Moines Area MPO shall provide all interested parties with a reasonable opportunity to comment on the proposed TIP as required by Section 450.316(a). The Des Moines Area MPO’s Public Participation Plan maintains compliance with Section 450.316(a) by outlining the Des Moines Area MPO’s public outreach requirements and efforts through three primary components: public meetings, publications, and maintenance of the Des Moines Area MPO’s website, www.dmampo.org.
The Des Moines Area MPO holds a standard of a minimum public comment period of 45 calendar days and a minimum four‐week advance public notice before the TIP is adopted by the Des Moines Area MPO. This standard also applies when holding public meetings for any TIP amendments. The Des Moines Area MPO will approve the TIP, and/or amendments to the TIP, following the completion of the public comment period. The Des Moines Area MPO works to hold public meetings at convenient and accessible locations and times. If a person is not able to attend a public meeting, information regarding the TIP and/or amendments to the TIP is available on the Des Moines Area MPO’s website. In addition, all meetings of the Des Moines Area MPO TTC, Executive Committee, and Policy Committee are open to the public. Members of the public may request time on the Des Moines Area MPO’s agendas to comment on specific subjects of interest to the representatives.
InTouch is the Des Moines Area MPO’s newsletter, providing information on plans and programs, public discussions, whom to contact at the Des Moines Area MPO, and meeting schedules. In addition to these regularly scheduled newsletter mailings, the Des Moines Area MPO may publish special editions of InTouch throughout the year to notify the citizens of public meetings and other events, and to provide informational summaries of current DRAFTDes Moines Area MPO activities. Legal notices and meeting announcements regarding the adoption of the TIP and/or amendments to the TIP are published in The Des Moines Register and sent to the various news agencies within central Iowa a week before the scheduled public meeting.
The Des Moines Area MPO website, www.dmampo.org, contains Des Moines Area MPO news and information about upcoming events, Des Moines Area MPO members, staff, the organization of the Des Moines Area MPO, and employment opportunities. Meeting agendas and minutes are available, as is a listing of committee representatives. The website features a library containing documents, maps, newsletters, and press releases. Additionally, educational opportunities related to Des Moines Area MPO activities are listed on the website. Des Moines Area MPO staff regularly updates the
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The Des Moines Area MPO also maintains a blog, MPO on the Go, located at www.dmampo.wordpress.com. The Des Moines Area MPO maintains this blog in an effort to educate our constituency and to improve upon our public participation strategies. The blog features links that may pertain to specific projects in the Des Moines metropolitan area, to state‐level transportation matters, or to national transportation topics. Des Moines Area MPO staff also educates the public about general planning‐related issues occurring in the metropolitan area. Periodically, Des Moines Area MPO staff requests thoughts and opinions regarding these posted news items to understand the public perspective. Likewise, when preparing new projects or plans, staff requests input from the public via the Des Moines Area MPO blog.
Finally, the Des Moines Area MPO utilizes social media to engage the public and provide real‐time updates. The MPO maintains social media pages including:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/dmampo LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/company/des‐moines‐area‐metropolitan‐planning‐organizatio n; and, Twitter, www.twitter.com/dmampo.
Social media also allows the Des Moines Area MPO to reach those citizens that might otherwise not become involved with the transportation planning process.
The Des Moines Area MPO accepts input and comments from the public through a variety of means. Members of the public may express their views, share their opinions, and ask questions regarding proposed amendments in three ways: 1) orally at a meeting; 2) iDRAFTn writing via forms available at a meeting; or, 3) by submitting written comments to the Des Moines Area MPO prior to the close of the given comment period. The Des Moines Area MPO will make a summary, analysis, or report on the disposition of comments made as part of the review of the TIP and/or amendments to the TIP and will notify the Des Moines Area MPO and TTC representatives of all TIP comments as part of the approved TIP. Immediately following is a summary of the comments made at the June 24, 2014, public input meeting and any subsequent written comments submitted to the Des Moines Area MPO before July 17, 2013.
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Appendices
Federal regulations require documentation in addition to the project list prior to approval of the Des Moines Area MPO’s FFY 2015‐2018 TIP. All metropolitan planning organization transportation improvement programs must be accompanied by:
1. A resolution of adoption by the planning organization; 2. A self‐certification of the metropolitan planning process; and, 3. A certification of the financial capacity analysis.
These resolutions and certifications can be found on the following pages.
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Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Readiness
The future of transportation is in a fundamental shift to cleaner, more efficient fuels. Energy consumption affects air quality and impacts global climate as a result of emissions. Different methods of generating and acquiring power have different levels of impact on the natural environment. The cost of energy impacts the pocketbooks of people and industries. The quest for energy can lead to international political and military conflicts. Identifying and promoting innovative solutions that reduce overall consumption of energy –especially energy from non-renewable sources – would help the Greater Des Moines region maintain its current air quality. The Tomorrow Plan, the recently adopted regional plan for a greener greater Des Moines, recommends a strategy of promoting the use of renewable energy and reduced energy consumption. One of the more efficient and sustainable fuels is that of electric drive systems.
This report outlines some of the first steps our region can take to support and encourage electric vehicle adoption by private citizens. Despite a growing number of state and local efforts around the nation to support electric vehicle adoption, the Des Moines metro region has yet to establish a first-tier market. Due to the fact that the state has yet to see three percent of the population purchase electric vehicles, Iowa has yet to reach the early adoption phase. Due to this lack of a perceived or even real market, manufactures and local governments have seen little benefit in focusing efforts on electric vehicle readiness. Given this, the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has focused on three main recommendations for municipal governments to support the next steps in early adoption of electric vehicles for private use in the metro area:
Take the lead in the installation of publically sited electric vehicle supply equipment Incentivize local installation of electric vehicle supply equipment at the workplace and multi-unit residential facilities Integrate electric vehicle infrastructure in comprehensive plans
Local governments can be powerful catalysts to investing in energy and resource efficiency. Cities and counties can play a critical role in promoting strategies to decrease transportation related greenhouse gas emissions through the deployment of both public and private charging infrastructure. Automakers have clearly identified that to support the mass production of electric vehicles, municipalities need to enable and promote the necessary charging infrastructure demanded by potential customers. Advanced planning and early implementation by local government can spur private sector investment. Local
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governments in the Des Moines area can expedite the establishment of convenient, cost-effective electric vehicle infrastructure.
This report offers a summary of the first steps of support municipalities can provide and a compilation of additional resources as more interest swells from local citizens and manufactures. Ultimately, municipal government needs the support of local advocates, users, and manufactures to go beyond the recommendations offered here.
The report is divided into four sections:
Benefits of electric vehicles Electric vehicles basics Recommendations for municipal support of electric vehicle infrastructure Additional resources
Acknowledgements: This report was created through grant funding support from the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s State Energy Program Formula award. Electric vehicle readiness is one of a three part study the Des Moines Area MPO has conducted to promote energy efficiency through transportation planning.
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Benefits of Electric Vehicles
Hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles can help increase energy security, improve fuel economy, lower fuel costs, and reduce emissions.
Energy Security The United States imports approximately 40% of the petroleum it consumes and transportation is responsible for nearly three-quarters of the total US petroleum consumption. With much of the world’s petroleum reserves located in politically volatile countries, using plug-in elective vehicles (PEV) instead of conventional vehicles can help reduce U.S. reliance on imported fuels and increase energy security.
Fuel Economy. Low Operating Costs Electric vehicles are highly efficient and can reduce fuel costs dramatically because of the low cost of electricity relative to conventional fuel. Use Find A Car tool on FuelEconomy.gov to compare fuel economy ratings of individual hybrid and conventional models.
Emissions PEVs have significant emission benefits over convention vehicles. They produce zero tailpipe emissions and, according to Argonne National Laboratory, switching from traditional combustion engines to electric vehicles in urban areas will significantly reduce volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, sulfur oxide, nitrous oxide, and particulate matter. This can vary based on model and type of electric vehicle. Use the Vehicle Cost Calculator to compare life cycle emissions of individual models our region.
Infrastructure Availability PEVs have the benefit of a flexible fueling: they can charge right in your own home overnight, at a workplace, or a public charging station such as a grocery store.
Competitive Business Advantage While all drivers of gas-powered cars today rely on gas stations, most PEV drivers will use the home garage as their primary refueling stop. PEV drivers, at least in the early years of adoption, will look for opportunistic charging prospects while driving their EVs as opposed to making a special trip to a refueling station. These opportunistic pit stops may come in the form of a shopping trip, a meal at a restaurant, a coffee break, or at work. As PEV adoption increases, drivers may elect to shop where they can also refuel their PEVs so they can attend to two chores in one location. Longer dwell time at a retail location may even translate to an increase in sales. The presence of an EV charging station in the parking lot or garage brings an added cache of value and customer service to a business. Employers and owners of multi-unit residential facilities will similarly build competitive advantage by attracting clean-driving employees and tenants.
Enhanced Image EV charging stations send a powerful message to employees, tenants, and the public that the organization or community is leading in sustainable transportation options. This branding will help to contribute to a “green” image that attracts and retains a quality, progressive workforce.
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Electric Vehicle Basics
Vehicle Types Plug-in electric vehicles have the ability to charge from an off-board electric power source. PEVs can be “plugged in,” as opposed to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) which supplement power from a propulsion source and cannot be plugged in. There are two basic types of PEVs: EVs and PHEVs.
All-Electric Vehicles (EVs) use batteries to store the electrical energy that powers them. The batteries are charged by plugging the vehicle into a power source or while braking. EVs have no tail-pipe emissions. They typically have a shorter range than conventional vehicles and have a range of about 100 miles on a fully charged battery.
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) use batteries and another fuel, such as gasoline, to power the vehicle. Even while running on gasoline, PHEVs consume less fuel than regular combustion vehicles. PHEVs have an all-electric driving range higher than that of EVs by 10 – 40 additional miles.
The Sierra Club has an on-line guide to EV and PHEVs vehicles currently available with reviews, price estimates, and CO2 emissions will be saved in fueling each model.
Charging Stations There are three main types of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) which differ based on supply capabilities and how quickly they can charge a vehicle. EVSE can be installed at homes, workplaces, private fleet facilities, and public stations.
Level 1 EVSE provides charging through a 120-volt plug and will typically be used in residential settings. Depending on the battery typeand vehicle, Level 1 charging adds about 2-5 miles of range to a PEV per hour of charge time. No additional equipment is needed.
Level 2 EVSE offers charging through a 240-volt or 208-volt electrical service and is a common installation for home, workplace, fleet, and public facilities. Level 2 EVSE requires the installation of charging equipment and is hard-wired for safe operation. Depending on the
Source: Electric Vehicle Charging battery type, Level 2 charging adds about 10 to20 miles of range to a PEV Infrastructure deployment Guidelines for per hour of charge time. Estimates for total cost of installing a typical the Oregon I-5 Metro Areas of Portland, Salem charging station is $15,000 to $18,000.
DC Fast Charging enables rapid charging due to the 480-volt input and is recommended for sites such as heavy traffic corridors. A DC fast charger can add 60 to 80 miles of range to a PEV in 20 minutes. Installation price for a DC fast charging station ranges from $65,000 to $80,000.
Find the locations of stations in the Des Moines area by visiting the Department of Energy’s Alternative Fueling Station Locator.
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Local Government Leadership
EVs need a much different type of fueling network than gasoline engine vehicles. This new fueling system will be based on a clustering of strategically placed charging stations at homes, workplaces, and retail stores instead of the traditional quick fueling system used with gas stations today. This way of “fueling” will be quite a paradigm shift for most metro consumers.
Recommendation1: Publically Site Charging Stations A strong network of publically-available Level 2 charging stations is needed to encourage more PEV purchases in the Des Moines metro area. Various business and government sites are suitable for a charging station. An ideal location is convenient and highly visible to a large number of potential PEV drivers. The Des Moines Area MPO has mapped ideal locations for EVSE installation for each of the 17 member communities (Appendix 1) based on the number of destination locations within the Traffic Analysis Zones. Each map displays high density areas of ideal businesses in each city.
The Des Moines Area MPO recommends each municipal government install at least one EVSE in each high density location. Local city planners can assess the ideal specific local within this destination area such as finding an ideal host. Many organizations can host charging stations including:
Retail Stores Parking garages Stadiums and sports complexes Movie theaters Destination parks, zoos, and museums University On-street parking
In addition to finding the right locations, planners need to install at least a Level 2 EVSE so a quicker charge is provided.
Charging station ownership and payment systems vary. Many stations are currently publically funded and offer free charging to encourage early adopters of PEVs. Payment systems will evolve as use becomes more mainstream.
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Recommendation2: Incentivize local EVSE installation There are three main tools a city can use to encourage or even require the installation of EVSE on private property and the focus should be placed on multi-unit residences, workplace sites, and key inter- metro sites.
Site Types
Multi-family home Multi-unit residences are a major obstacle to EV ownership. Residents may choose a location to live based on EV availability. An EV owner in a single family residence can easily install an EVSE. It can be as simple as hiring a contractor to install a new outlet. This is not the same for a resident of multi- unit dwelling that would need to work through a landlord, building management, or home owners association. Special consideration should be given to requiring apartments, condominiums, etc. to install a Level 2 EVSE for 2-5% of the parking spaces.
Workplace According to the Electric Power Research Institute, the workplace is the second most frequented location for charging after a PEV driver’s home. This is because vehicles tend to stay parked at a workplace on average 8 to 9 hours. Workplace charging may also be an alternative to residential charging for drivers that may not have charging available in their homes if they live in a multi-unit dwelling, have a detached garage with no electricity, etc.. The Des Moines Area MPO mapped locations with a high number of employees to locate dense workplace zones to assist planners to focus on workplace charging initiatives (Appendix II).
Inter-Metro Sites To complete the EVSE network, a few fast charging sites will be necessary to extend the range for drivers. PEV drivers want more fast chargers to be available. This charging equipment can provide an 80% charge in as little as 30 minutes. It will service the needs of inter-regional and intra-regional travel and also provide a “safety net” charging network for all PEV drivers in the Des Moines metro area. The Des Moines Area MPO has mapped areas for optimal fast charging stations (Appendix III).
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Means to Incentivize Installation
Site Design and Parking Ordinances
Residential Update ordinances to strongly encourage, if not require, new multiple-family homes be constructed to provide a 220-240-volte/40 amp outlet on a dedicated circuit and in close proximity to designated vehicle parking to accommodate the future hardwire installation of a Level 2 EVSE. Due to the fact that 60% to 70% of electric vehicle charging will happen at the owner’s home at night, it will be easier to install the dedicated electrical line now vs retrofitting a building in the future.
Non-residential Update ordinances to strongly encourage, if not require, new and expanding non-parking areas to proactively provide the electrical capacity necessary to accommodate the future hardwire installation of Level-2 electric vehicle charging stations in order to accommodate future growth in demand for EV. It is recommended that a minimum ratio of 2% of the total parking spaces be prepared for charging stations.
Ordinances may also speak to site design requirements, signage, ability for police to remove illegally parked vehicles, etc. See Resource section for links to example ordinances from other communities.
Tax Abatement Tax abatement is offered as an encouragement to commercial projects that exemplify a commitment to improve the character of the commercial areas throughout the region. Most communities have standards and some offer a menu of options including those focused on sustainability. The Des Moines Area MPO recommends adding the option to install Level 2 EVSE charging stations (not just the wiring) to serve a minimum of ration 2% of the plan’s total parking spaces.
Other incentives communities have implemented: Low-cost EVSE permits Same-day inspections Stream-line electrical permitting
Source: The Hardford, NREL 26470
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Recommendation 3: Comprehensive Plan & Code Updates To ensure EV-friendly local government commitment, ordinances and zoning, the Des Moines Area MPO encourages including EVs and EVSE in local comprehensive plans. Most city codes do not represent a significant barrier to EVSE installation, but adopting EV-friendly codes can encourage EVSE deployment. The plan could include new zoning ordinances to address the following:
Define what types of EVSE are allowable by land use type Request developers install EVSE or wiring for future EVSE installation with new develops or significant renovations Establish design criteria for EVSE installations Provide density bonuses for EVSE installations Set performance measurements or target number of EVSE for the region.
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Resources
Education and Outreach Materials Well-to-wheels life cycle analysis comparing total emissions of PEV with conventional vehicles, pg. 94 Energizing Oregon: Workplace Charging, page 31 Messaging and outreach links from Plug-in Electric Vehicles Collaborative Benefits of PeVs to Property Developers, Colorado Electric Vehicle and Infrastructure Readiness Plan, Appendix 14 Energy security benefits of PEV Adoption, Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities, Volume 1, Section 3- 15 Plug-In Electric Vehicle Handbook for Workplace Charging Hosts
Site Design, Permit and Signage Guidelines Kane County, Illinois EV Infrastructure Guide for Local Governments in Washington State EV Charging Infrastructure Deployment Guidelines for Oregon Sample permit for charging equipment installation Plug-In Electric Vehicle Handbook for Workplace Charging Hosts
Sample Zoning and Code Language Kane County, Illinois City of Auburn Hills EV Infrastructure Guide for Local Governments in Washington State Model ordinance and building code amendment
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Appendix I Optimal Locations for Public Access Charging Stations
City-wide Map and Individual City Maps
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MPO Monthly Progress Report May 1-31, 2014 1.0 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
Researched additional policies and strategies to include in Mobilizing Tomorrow; Created map for City of West Des Moines representative to assist with growth scenario; Created maps for public outreach series and long-range transportation plan (LRTP); Analyzed projects submitted to date for Mobilizing Tomorrow against the proposed evaluation criteria; Reviewed the new airport terminal plans to determine impacts to traffic movements and the travel demand model network; Reviewed Polk City’s Highway 141 safety study; Formatted maps for information sheets; Provided KMZ files showing roadway level-of-service from The Tomorrow Plan scenarios to a local community; Added evaluation criteria interactive map to the GIS page on the website; Strategized approach for a pitch to the Des Moines Register’s editorial board meeting about the LRTP; Conference call to discuss model request from City of Waukee; Adjusted evaluation criteria interactive map for website; Regional GIS Coordination Meeting at Ankeny City Hall; Model review weekly call; Call with HNTB representative to set model up; Phone call with the model consultant to discuss remaining tasks with the model update; Discussed fiscal impacts with Smart Growth America representative; Discussed fiscal analysis case study with City of West Des Moines representatives; Finalized scoring and on-line submittal form; Participated in the Smart Growth America Planning for Economic and Fiscal Health workshop; Participated in public workshop regarding fiscal impacts; Participated in work session with community representatives regarding fiscal impacts; Presented project scoring methodology and possible policies to include in LRTP to the Planning, Engineering and Steering Committees; Continued to meet with communities to develop a 2050 growth scenario; and, Continued to review and finalize the Mobilizing Tomorrow project application.
2.0 Transportation Systems Planning
Researched watershed financing options; Prepared list of possible environmentally sensitive data sets. Downloaded trail counts and created report for City of Perry; Sent inquires for missing data for the Natural Areas Map; Call with Iteris Representative about ITS Architecture; Attended Saylorville Lake Master Plan Open House; Meeting in Bondurant to discuss options for Gay Lea Wilson East Trail connection; Met with chair of the Environment Roundtable to discuss June agenda; Met with Community Youth Concepts to discuss on-site environmental strategies; Corresponded with Dallas County Soil & Water Conservation District representative regarding Walnut Creek WMA 28E agreement; Hosted first meeting with local ecologists to discuss natural areas map criteria and sort through data; Attended Drake Environmental Capstone project on Fourmile Watershed; Attended the President’s Climate Preparedness Stakeholder Event; Held second review of the draft Natural Areas Map with local ecologists; and. MPO Monthly Progress Report May 1-31, 2014 Participated in DSMove planning meeting.
3.0 Public Involvement
Designed data sheets for public distribution; Developed public meeting notice for HY 2035 MTP amendment; Developed informational brochure about MPO for Iowa by Trail app launch party; Created map of public comments to show Mobilizing Tomorrow Steering Committee; Attended the Smart Growth America Planning for Economic and Fiscal Health public meeting; Provided materials to Jabberwock representative for upcoming event; Added public comments to on-line interactive Mobilizing Tomorrow map; Added Travel Tips to the Downtown Farmers Market; Added MPO Policy meeting to website; Added Executive Committee meeting to website; Added TTC agenda to website; Added TTC meeting minutes to website; Added MPO agenda to website; Added Executive agenda to website; Added Why is cycling so popular in the Netherlands to website; Added Icons of Invention to website; Added See the invention that changes biking forever to website; Added Bike month continues with these unique bikes to website; Added top 10 countries with most bikes per capita to website; Added ten facts about bikes to website; Added takeaways for the DC trip to website; Added Rick Clark’s retirement reception to website; Added Pedal Art Show to website; and, Updated Freight Roundtables meetings on website.
4.0 Interagency Coordination
Wrote Complete Streets grant for the Wellmark Foundation; Collected information for Greater Des Moines Partnership (GDMP) Washington D.C. Trip presentation; Attended film screening of The Human Scale at the Des Moines Art Center; Attended the screening of Human Scale Film of the Urban Land Institute and assisted with Q&A preparation; Sat in on Task Force for Climate Preparedness meeting; Prepared for and attended MPO Quarterly Meeting with Iowa DOT; Prepared the priority project presentation for the Greater Des Moines Partnership trip to Washington, D.C.; Supported first steps for processing the LRTP projects; Met with representative with DMU to discuss possible support of Health Impact Assessments; Assisted in table set up for Iowa by Trail app launch party; Talking points for Purple Heart Highway; Met with staff to discuss grant opportunities; Attended Greater Des Moines Leadership’s Transportation Panel; Participated in the American Planning Association Iowa Chapter’s board meeting; Participated in YPC/Juice NEXT: Your City event; Discussed Runnells bridge construction with Polk County representative; MPO Monthly Progress Report May 1-31, 2014 Discussed Runnells bridge construction with Iowa DOT representative; and, Worked on presentation materials for Executive Director's presentation for R&R Realty.
5.0 Transportation Improvement Program
Drafted and sent notices of TAP awards to grant recipients; Copied award letters to respective policy makers and DOT representatives; Reviewed and updated STP project in the 2015-2018 Draft TIP; Updated City of Johnston NW 70th Street project in draft 2015 TIP; Updated Chapter 1 of the 2015 Draft TIP; Updated Chapter 2 of the 2015 Draft TIP; Updated Chapter 3 of the 2015 Draft TIP; Updated Chapter 4 of the 2015 Draft TIP; Updated Chapter 5 of the 2015 Draft TIP; Updated Chapter 6 of the 2015 Draft TIP; Updated Chapter 7 of the 2015 Draft TIP; Downloaded FHWA projects from TPMS for the Draft TIP; Downloaded Transit program projects from TPMS for the Draft TIP; PIM notice for Draft TIP; and, Finished STP Award Letters for FFY 2018.
7.0 UPWP
Reviewed staff timesheets to develop reimbursements; and, Made final edits to the FY 2015 UPWP and budget document.
8.0 Transit Planning
Participated in a conference call with the Iowa DOT and Ames Area MPO regarding park & ride locations in central Iowa.
9.0 Committee Support
Prepared presentation slides for MPO TTC meeting; Prepared for, attended and presented at MPO TTC monthly meeting; Prepared and emailed MPO TTC monthly agenda packet; Prepared name tents and sign in sheets for MPO TTC meeting; Prepared MPO TTC monthly meeting minutes and notes; Prepared and emailed MPO Executive Committee monthly agenda packet; Prepared name tents and sign in sheets for MPO Executive Committee monthly meeting; Prepared presentation slides for MPO Executive Committee meeting; Prepared for, attended and presented at MPO Executive Committee monthly meeting; Prepared MPO Executive Committee monthly meeting minutes and notes; Emailed MPO Executive Committee monthly meeting minutes to the Des Moines Register for publication; Placed lunch order for Executive Committee monthly meeting; Reviewed past Executive Committee agendas to determine a monthly schedule of regular discussion and action items; MPO Monthly Progress Report May 1-31, 2014 Prepared presentation slides for MPO meeting; Prepared emailed MPO monthly agenda packet; Prepared name tents and sign in sheets for MPO monthly meeting; Prepared for, attended and presented at MPO monthly meeting; Prepared MPO monthly meeting minutes and notes; Emailed MPO monthly meeting minutes to the Des Moines Register for publication; Prepared MPO monthly staff progress report; Bicycle-Pedestrian Roundtable – prepared meeting agenda, attended meeting, prepared meeting notes; Freight Roundtable – prepared meeting agenda, attended meeting, prepared meeting notes; and, Meeting with member representative.
10.0 Administration
Opened and logged mail and deliveries; Answered incoming calls; Updated Outlook address information; Prepared purchase orders and checks; Processed multiple invoices and accounts payable; Prepared financial statement and expense detail report; Prepared staff progress report; Processed mileage and expense reimbursements; Processed payroll; Processed reimbursement payments; Prepared for and attended staff meetings; Reviewed and updated the Microsoft Project work tasks; Ordered and stocked supplies; Checked and responded to e-mails; Reconciled monthly US Bank Statements; Prepared and took deposits to US Bank; Reconciled IPAIT Account; Processed monthly IPERS wage report and payment; Continued updating project tracking information for Fiscal Year 2014 projects; Coordinated drug screening for new intern; Created new files for FY 2015; Created new FedEx account for Executive Administrator; Spoke with staff to update them on ETA of furniture arriving. Spoke with M&M sales regarding arrival on new printers; Spoke with shredding company on pricing; Spoke with payless office regarding missed items on order; Spoke with Access to get new intern up and running on server files; Spoke with Alliance to help get new intern connected to the phone system; Spoke with IARC regarding meetings on MPO calendar; Spoke with Access regarding changing domain to Access; Talk with staff regarding upcoming MPO events; Talked with Director regarding new avenues at the MPO, Emailed service call for Minolta; Emailed Alliance to keep doors open for Public Informational Meeting; Advised staff of the same; Sent email to Alliance Technologies for an update on phone system; MPO Monthly Progress Report May 1-31, 2014 Continued to work on administrative desk reference book; Coordinated with Story Kenworthy for a visit to look at office tables; Troubleshoot fax machine; Updated conference room calendars for staff; Disassembled computers for staff for new furniture, Reviewed domain access with NetIns; Responded email regarding Human Scale; Sent link to DOT with LRTP information, Sent text to Executive Administrator regarding Access contacting her; Inventoried and tagged all new furniture; Traveled to get going away treats for Executive Administrator; Traveled to get birthday treats for staff and intern; Ordered new intern lunch for staff; Ordered supplies for Executive Administrators home office; Helped Executive Administrator pack and file office; Signed off on hotel authorization request; Sent Public Informational Meeting out to new letter list; Called Alliance to have the doors remain open for PIM meeting; Updated new representative of Windsor Heights; Updated new representative of Des Moines; Asked both cities for resolutions and contact information for new representatives; Collected receipts for bank statement; Completed verification request from NetIns; Ordered new name tag for staff; Ordered new water filters for fridge; Replaced filters in fridge; Asked Story Kenworthy for quote on new tables; Ordered new tables for office; Helped staff troubleshoot fax; Began taking a poll on TTC representatives for July meeting; Sent email to Snyder regarding time for MPO meeting in May; Cleaned out old files and transferred old po’s to back storage; Ordered lunch for SAG event; Updated new city managers of West Des Moines information; Set up catering for SAG event; Printed mapping instructions for intern drug screening; Turned in credit card receipts for all staff to Executive Administrator; Scheduled birthday treats for staff; Updated Google calendar; Updated staff’s phone display and voice mail; Updated all staff pager display with new staff member; Updated inventory log; Worked to troubleshoot Minolta until M&M Sales arrived; Worked with staff from Access to resolve internet and email issue; Worked to troubleshoot the postage machine;
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12.0 Travel and Training
Participated in the Greater Des Moines Partnership Trip to Washington, D.C.; MPO Monthly Progress Report May 1-31, 2014
13.6 The Tomorrow Plan - Administrative
Worked to coordinate Steering Committee meeting; Corresponded with Polk County Housing Trust Fund regarding Housing Tomorrow;
13.6 The Tomorrow Plan - Planning
13.7 Transportation Management Association
Met with DART to discuss local TMA needs. Met with Tina Mowry to discuss partnerships with the Bike Collective Met with Hanser and Associates to discuss TMA marketing campaign for 2015 to promote multi-modal transportation options
13.8 Trails Planning
13.9 AARP Assistance
Geocoded addresses of assisted living facilities in the region; Mapped locations of entertainment/cultural resources;
13.10 Energy Grant
Meetings with representatives from the Cities of Waukee, Johnston, and Norwalk to work on growth scenario for each city; Researched pavement treatment types costs per mile; Downloaded data for natural areas mapping tool; Began preparing map document for Grimes growth scenario; Prepared GIS map documents for Grimes and Urbandale to be used for growth scenario tool; Meeting with City of Clive and City of Norwalk representatives to work on growth scenario; Created map of West Des Moines to assist with growth scenario; Smart Growth America technical assistance public workshop: Planning for Fiscal and Economic Health; Smart Growth America technical assistance in-depth workshop; Researched pavement treatment types and associated costs; Staff meeting to review projects submitted to be included in Mobilizing Tomorrow; Review of project scoring with Planning and Engineering Subcommittees, and Mobilizing Tomorrow Steering Committee; Review of pavement treatment types and costs with Engineering Subcommittee to be used in the dTIMS pavement management software; Organizing layers for the natural areas map; Meeting with City of Des Moines representatives to work on growth scenario; Prepared for and attended Association of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Professionals webinar; Meeting to review natural areas map; Growth scenario meeting with the City of Bondurant; Met with representative from Electric Dream Machine to discuss EVSE needs for the region. Researched policies to promote EVSE implementation. Lead joint Bikeway Feasibility Committee meeting and discussed strategy to delineate feasible roadways. Hosted a booth at the Iowa Trails App launch to receive feedback on the bike facility gaps. Draft June presentations to TTC and Policy. Sent out invites. MPO Monthly Progress Report May 1-31, 2014 Reviewed with staff next steps in bikeway feasibility studies. Reviewed EVSE promotion strategies with Planning Committee. Continued to work on bicycle facility feasibility map for the MPO planning area; Completed agenda item for on-street bicycle feasibility study;
13.11 Water Trails
Provided feedback to DNR on the City of Des Moines fishing proposal Provided feedback Sayloville Master Plan at the open house. Registered for the Water Trails training with the Iowa Trails Summit.