BOARD COORDINATOR GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1101 BEACH STREET, ROOM 312 FLINT, MICHIGAN 48502 ______JOSHUA M. FREEMAN
TELEPHONE: (810) 257-3020 COORDINATOR FAX: (810) 257-3008
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Monday, May 14, 2018, 9:45 a.m. AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. MINUTES – April 9, 2018 - Attached
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS TO COMMITTEE
V. COMMUNICATIONS
A. C051418VA: I-69 Thumb Region – Regional Prosperity Initiative Update -- Attached
VI. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A. C051418VIA: Request approval of the 2018 Genesee County Action Plan - - Attached
B. C051418VIB: Request approval to transfer Community Development Program Funds – Attached
C. C051418VIC: Request approval to transfer Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Funds -- Attached
VII. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
A. C051418IXA: Request approval of overnight travel and lodging for four (4) staff members to attend the Michigan Transportation Planning Association (MTPA) Conference for the period of July 24-27, 2018 in Detroit, MI at a cost not to exceed $2,850.00 (246.00.00.4080.60005.000) – Attached
X. ADJOURNMENT
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Monday, April 9, 2018, 9:45 a.m. MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Martin called the Community and Economic Development Committee to order at 1:12 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call. Present: Clack, Ellenburg, Courts, Shapiro, Cousineau, Henry, Martin. Absent/Excused: Nolden, Young.
MINUTES – March 12, 2018 - Attached
Motion: To approve the minutes of the March 12, 2018 Community and Economic Development Committee meeting, as presented. Action: Approve, Moved by Henry, Seconded by Courts. Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS TO COMMITTEE
Anthony Wilson, Genesee County, 1106 Tremont, Flint, MI commented regarding loan that he applied for at the Economic Development Corporation that was denied.
Chairperson Martin gave Mr. Wilson a second two minutes to address the committee.
Chairperson Martin told Mr. Wilson he needs to appeal to the Economic Development Corporation. Commissioner Ellenburg explained to Mr. Wilson she will ask the County’s attorney to look into the situation.
Chairperson Martin explained the process that Mr. Wilson went through and answered questions that Mr. Wilson had previously asked Chairperson Martin.
COMMUNICATIONS
C040918VA: Combined Plan Update – Genesee: Our County, Our Future
Director Derek Bradshaw stated that the information is listed in the packet.
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APRIL 9, 2018
Chairperson Martin asked if there was good participation. Mr. Bradshaw stated yes.
C040918VB: I-69 Thumb Region – Regional Prosperity Initiative Update
Director Bradshaw gave update.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
C040918VIA: Transfer of Community Development Program Funds – Attached
Motion: To approve transfer of Community Development Program Funds. Action: Approve, Moved by Henry, Seconded by Ellenburg. Motion passed unanimously.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
None
ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS
None
OTHER BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: To adjourn the Community and Economic Development Committee meeting. Action: Adjourn, Moved by Henry, Seconded by Ellenburg. Motion passed unanimously.
Chairperson Martin adjourned the Community and Economic Development Committee meeting at 1:27 p.m.
Transcribed by: Kimberly L. Cunningham Secretary/Stenographer
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Commissioner David Martin, Chairperson Community and Economic Development Committee
FROM: Derek Bradshaw, Director-Coordinator Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission
DATE: May 14, 2018
SUBJECT: I-69 Thumb Region – Regional Prosperity Initiative Update
Staff held an Education Action Team meeting April 18th. The assembled group determined how to spend $27,500 of 2018 education funding. The group felt funding transportation for Talent Tours has been valuable and would like to continue to fund those activities with $7,500. For the remaining $20,000, it was decided to offer another round of the Education Grant Program which was very successful in 2017. Applications for the Education Grant Program were made available May 1st and are due June 1st.
The application deadline for Community Website Grants was April 30th and more than 30 applications were received. Staff, along with other Steering Committee members, will review and score the applications. Awards will be determined by scores and geographic distribution. Awards are expected to be announced this month.
This month staff will issue an application for an Art in Place grant opportunity. This will provide $5,000 to two communities to work with artists to create art that is anchored in place. The goal is to create a more lively, engaging and interesting place using art.
Draft RFP language has been shared with our Economic Development partners for the Outward Facing Marketing proposal to be funded with $40,000 of 2018 funding. The proposal language will be finalized and sent out to firms this month.
CIB Planning, the firm selected for the Defense Manufacturing Assistance Program (DMAP) Housing Plan, will be providing a draft final report soon. Staff will review the report, make comments and revisions as necessary, and request a final copy of the report. The project must be completed and billed by the end of May.
The next scheduled meeting of the I-69 Thumb Region Steering Committee will be held on June 13, 2018 in the Thumb, exact location to be determined.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Commissioner David Martin, Chairperson Community and Economic Development Committee
FROM: Derek Bradshaw, Director-Coordinator Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission
DATE: May 14, 2018
SUBJECT: Approval of the 2018 Genesee County Action Plan
Staff has completed the 2018 Genesee County Action Plan for the Community Development Program. Contained within the Plan is a description of the needs within Genesee County and goals to address those needs, along with all activities proposed for 2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. A list of proposed projects is attached.
Staff requested and encouraged input from the public and all local units of government concerning the draft 2018 Genesee County Action Plan. The 30-day comment period ended March 27, 2018. A public hearing was also held on March 12th to receive comments. No comments were received.
The Plan can be viewed in its entirety by clicking the following link: http://gcmpc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-Action-Plan.pdf
At this time, the Allocation Committee is recommending approval from the Community and Economic Development Committee of the 2018 Action Plan and approval for Commissioner Mark Young to sign SF 424 forms and Certifications for submittal to HUD.
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AP-38 Projects Summary Proposed 2018 Genesee County Annual Action Plan Projects
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - Estimated 2018 Grant Award: $1,828,984
Genesee County - CDBG Planning and Administration Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission shall provide Community Development Grant funding for Planning and Administration of CDBG projects.
This activity will be funded with $365,797 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Genesee County - CDBG Home Improvement Program (HIP) Genesee County, and Atlas Township, Village of Otisville, and Village of Otter Lake shall provide funding for the Community Development Block Grant Home Improvement Program throughout Genesee County.
This activity will be funded with $668,629 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Atlas Township - Senior Programs Atlas Township shall provide funding for Senior Services located at 7386 S. Gale Road, Grand Blanc, MI 48439. Funding would be used for the following items: Senior Service Programs, Educational Programs, Instructors and materials, health and safety items such as flu shots, hearing exams, hearing aids, newsletter printing and publishing, public transportation for seniors and disabled residents, Senior Center meals, trip assistant/event assistance programs, emergency radios, library readers, eyeglasses, senior housing needs, bus transportation, computer classes, CPR training, and bone-density screening.
This activity will be funded with $2,675 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
City of Burton - Senior Center Operations The City of Burton shall fund the Senior Citizen Director’s salary at the Burton Senior Citizen Center located at 3410 S. Grand Traverse, Burton, MI 48529.
This activity will be funded with $12,379 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
City of Fenton - Parks Programming for Seniors The City of Fenton shall assist in the operations of senior programs at the Fenton Community Center, which are managed by the Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation Authority at 150 S. Leroy, Fenton, MI 48430. This activity will be funded with $3,640 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
City of Grand Blanc - Senior Center Operations The City of Grand Blanc shall fund the Senior Center Director’s salary at the Grand Blanc Senior Center located at 12632 Pagels Dr. Grand Blanc, MI 48439.
This activity will be funded with $2,647 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
City of Linden - Senior Center Operations The City of Linden shall assist in funding operations of the Loose Senior Center located at 707 N. Bridge St. Linden, MI 48451 for expenses such as staff salaries, utilities, and educational classes for seniors.
This activity will be funded with $1,361 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
City of Montrose - Senior Center Operations The City of Montrose shall assist in funding operations at the Montrose Senior Center located at 200 Alfred Street, Montrose, MI 48457.
This activity will be funded with $565 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
City of Montrose – Public Facility Improvements The City of Montrose shall provide funding for park improvements such as ADA compliant parking lot and ramps, restrooms and play equipment at Blueberry Park located on the northeast corner of S. Saginaw St. /Nichols Rd. and Coke Drive.
This activity will be funded with $12,161 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
City of Mount Morris – Public Facility Improvements City of Mount Morris shall provide funding for the purchase of a new hydraulic rescue tool to replace outdate equipment located at the City of Mt. Morris Fire Department at 11649 N. Saginaw Street, Mt. Morris 48458.
This activity will be funded with $30,123 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
City of Swartz Creek - Senior Center Operations The City of Swartz Creek shall assist in funding operations by way of salaries, fringes, supplies, and equipment for the Swartz Creek Area Senior Center located at 8095 Civic Drive, Swartz Creek, MI 48473.
This activity will be funded with $1,724 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Davison Township – Infrastructure Improvements Davison Township shall provide funding for the widening and repaving of East Court Street from approximately 7360 East Court Street to the Burton City limits. This activity will be funded with $137,231 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds and $29,912 of Richfield Township 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds for a total of $167,143.
Flint Charter Township - Senior Center Food Pantry Flint Charter Township shall provide funding to the Senior Center Food Pantry located at 2071 S. Graham Rd. Flint, MI 48532 to purchase food and supplies for seniors in need.
This activity will be funded with $12,944 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Flushing Charter Township - Senior Center Operations Flushing Charter Township shall provide funding to the Flushing Area Senior Center at 106 Elm Street, Flushing, MI 48433 to assist in operational expenses.
This activity will be funded with $2,931 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Forest Township - Senior Center Operations Forest Township shall provide funding for operational expenses for the Forest Township Senior Center located at 130 E. Main St. Otisville, MI 48463.
This activity will be funded with $1,133 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Forest Township – Public Facility Improvements Forest Township shall provide funding for a roof on the newly constructed Terrace at the Senior Center, located at 130 East Main Street, Otisville, MI 48463.
This activity will be funded with $24,703 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Gaines Township - Senior Center Operations Gaines Township shall fund activities at the Swartz Creek Area Senior Center located at 8095 Civic Drive Swartz Creek, MI 48473 for tai chi, yoga, chair yoga, dancing, square dancing, water color classes, knitting classes, crochet classes, and computer classes.
This activity will be funded with $1,815 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Genesee Charter Township – Public Facility Improvements Genesee Charter Township shall provide funding for the replacement of the existing roof and any related necessary improvements on the Eastside Senior Center located at 3085 N. Genesee Road, Flint 48506.
This activity will be funded with $80,377 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Genesee Charter Township - Senior Center Operations Genesee Charter Township shall provide funding to the Eastside Senior Citizens Center located at 3065 N. Genesee Rd. Flint, MI 48506 for utilities, phone, sewer, insurance, floor maintenance, postage, and operating supplies.
This activity will be funded with $9,444 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Genesee Charter Township – Infrastructure Improvements Genesee Charter Township shall provide funding for street improvements on Kurtz Avenue from Saginaw Street east to the end of the road; Walter Street from City of Mt. Morris line north to the end of the road; and, George Street from E. Carpenter Road north to Kurtz Avenue.
This activity will be funded with $120,565 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds and $29,912 of Richfield Township 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds for a total of $150,477.
Grand Blanc Charter Township - Senior Center Operations Grand Blanc Charter Township shall pay for senior center staff salary and fringe benefits at the Grand Blanc Senior Center located at 12632 Pagels Drive, in Grand Blanc. This project will benefit low-to-moderate income individuals.
This activity will be funded with $11,208 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Legal Services of Eastern Michigan (LSEM) - Fair Housing The LSEM Fair Housing Center shall conduct paired tests. LSEM offices are located at 436 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502.
This activity will be funded with $25,000 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Montrose Township – Public Facility Improvements
Montrose Township shall provide funding to replace the existing roof with a new roof, purchase a new stove and new refrigerator at the Montrose Township Senior Center located at 200 Alfred Street, Montrose 48457.
This activity will be funded with $29,427 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Montrose Township – Blight Elimination and Prevention
Montrose Township shall provide funding to demolish, including pre-demolition surveys, abatement, demolition and clearance and site restoration as necessary, on up to three properties in the Township located at 14222 Nichols Road.
This activity will be funded with $23,122 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Mt. Morris Charter Township - Senior Center Operations Mt. Morris Charter Township shall provide funding to the Kraphol Senior Center located at G-5473 Bicentennial Drive, Mt. Morris, MI 48458. Funds will be used for transportation, wages, and other senior citizens programs.
This activity will be funded with $8,314 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Mt. Morris Charter Township - Youth Program Operations Mt. Morris Charter Township shall provide funding for the King Karate Youth Program located at 5339 N. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48505 to purchase training equipment.
This activity will be funded with $3,075 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Mundy Charter Township - Vocational Independence Program (VIP) Mundy Charter Township shall provide funding to the Vocational Independence Program (VIP) for gardening skills training for disabled persons at 5069 Van Slyke Road Flint, MI 48507.
This activity will be funded with $4,183 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Richfield Township - Senior Center Operations Richfield Township shall provide funding to the Davison Area Senior Center located at 10135 Lapeer Road, Davison, MI 48423 for operational expenses.
This activity will be funded with $2,756 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Thetford Township - Code Enforcement Thetford Township shall provide funding for Code Enforcement and Ordinance Enforcement.
This activity will be funded with $2,412 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Thetford Township – Public Facility Improvements Thetford Township shall provide funding to purchase a new or used passenger bus or van with a lift for the Thetford Township Senior Center located at 11495 N. Center Road, Clio 48420.
This activity will be funded with $51,763 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Vienna Charter Township - Senior Center Operations Vienna Charter Township shall provide funding for operational expenses at the Clio Area Senior Center located at 2136 W. Vienna Road, Clio, MI 48420 for operations such as daily lunches, commodity food distribution, medical services, recreational services, and educational services.
This activity will be funded with $4,591 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds. Vienna Charter Township – Infrastructure Improvements Vienna Charter Township shall provide funding for parking lot improvements at two bike path trailheads located at Neff Road near Liberty Street and Wilson Road near the railroad crossing (east of Clio Road).
This activity will be funded with $40,496 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Vienna Charter Township – Public Facility Improvements Vienna Charter Township shall provide funding to replace the existing floor tile with tile at the Clio Area Senior Center located at 2136 W. Vienna Road, Clio 48420.
This activity will be funded with $17,778 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Vienna Charter Township – Blight Elimination and Prevention Vienna Charter Township shall provide funding for the demolition of the property located at 2369 Bingham Road, Clio 48420.
This activity will be funded with $40,496 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Village of Goodrich – Removal of Architectural Barriers Village of Goodrich shall provide funding for the Removal of Architectural Barriers, by installing LCN push-button, ADA compliant, door openers to the lower doors of the community building, located at 7338 South State Road, Goodrich, MI 48438.
This activity will be funded with $11,696 of 2018 Genesee County CDBG funds.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) – Estimated 2018 Grant Award: $151,935
Genesee County - Emergency Solutions Grant Planning and Administration Genesee County shall provide funding for Planning and Administration of Emergency Solutions Grant projects throughout Genesee County.
This activity will be funded with $11,395 of total grant of 2018 Genesee County ESG funds.
GCCARD - Homeless Prevention GCCARD shall pay for utilities arrearages, rent/mortgage arrearages, security deposits, and first month’s rent.
This activity will be funded with $10,635 of 2018 Genesee County ESG funds.
Genesee County Youth Corporation - Emergency Shelter Genesee County Youth Corporation shall pay for expenses associated with shelter operations at the REACH shelter located at 914 Church Street, Flint, MI 48502.
This activity will be funded with $27,349 of 2018 Genesee County ESG funds.
Metro Community Development - HMIS Metro Community Development shall pay for the salaries of the HMIS operators.
This activity will be funded with $7,597 of 2018 Genesee County ESG funds.
My Brother’s Keeper - Emergency Shelter My Brother’s Keeper shall pay for expenses associated with shelter operations at the shelter located at 101 N. Grand Traverse Street, Flint, MI 48503.
This activity will be funded with $18,232 of 2018 Genesee County ESG funds.
Shelter of Flint - Homeless Prevention The Shelter of Flint shall pay for utilities arrearages, rent/mortgage arrearages, security deposits, and first month’s rent.
This activity will be funded with $10,635 of 2018 Genesee County ESG funds.
Shelter of Flint - Rapid Rehousing The Shelter of Flint shall pay for One Stop case management services.
This activity will be funded with $20,511 of 2018 Genesee County ESG funds.
Shelter of Flint - Emergency Shelter The Shelter of Flint shall pay for expenses associated with shelter operations.
This activity will be funded with $18,232 of 2018 Genesee County ESG funds.
YWCA - Emergency Shelter The YWCA shall pay for expenses related to shelter operations for the YWCA SafeHouse.
This activity will be funded with $27,349 of 2018 Genesee County ESG funds.
HOME Investment Partnership Program - Estimated 2018 Grant Award: $868,520
Genesee County - HOME Planning and Administration Genesee County shall provide funding for HOME Planning and Administration of HOME projects throughout Genesee County.
This activity will be funded with $86,852, of total grant monies of 2018 Genesee County HOME funds.
Habitat for Humanity - HOME Affordable Housing (CHDO Reserve) Genesee County Habitat for Humanity is proposing to build two new construction homes at the following addresses: vacant lot on Rene Dr., Vienna Township, parcel lD 18-27-502-007 and 2392 Denise Dr., Vienna Township, Parcel ID 18-14-503-007. The homes will be accessible, have Energy Star rated appliances and Water-sense fixtures, 2x6 construction will allow for increased insulation and non-toxic building materials will be utilized. The homes will be sold to low-income buyers.
This activity will be funded with $200,000 of 2018 Genesee County HOME funds.
Genesee County - HOME Home Improvement Program (HIP) Genesee County shall provide funding for HOME HIP projects to benefit low-and moderate-income residents throughout Genesee County.
This activity will be funded with $200,000 of 2018 Genesee County HOME funds.
Genesee County - HOME Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Genesee County shall provide funding for HOME TBRA activities to benefit low-and moderate-income residents throughout Genesee County.
This activity will be funded with $33,000 of 2018 Genesee County HOME funds.
Genesee County - Housing Activities Genesee County shall provide funding for Housing activities to benefit low-and moderate-income residents throughout Genesee County.
This activity will be funded with $348,668 of 2018 Genesee County HOME funds. This includes an estimate of $65,000 in program income.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Commissioner David Martin, Chairperson Community and Economic Development Committee
FROM: Derek Bradshaw, Director-Coordinator Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission
DATE: May 14, 2018
SUBJECT: Transfer of Community Development Program Funds
The following transfers were requested by the local units of government or are being transferred to close out the project.
Amount From Project To Project Comments
$2,151 2016 City of Grand Blanc 2016 City of Grand Blanc Project cancelled Senior Center Demolition project Improvements project
IDIS#: 2213 IDIS#: 2237
Acct#: 316.4012.55665 Acct#: 316.4012.55456 $41,573.46 2014 Flushing Township HIP 2017 Genesee County HIP Need to close-out in HUD system. IDIS#: 2092 IDIS#: 2300 Funds still available for Flushing Acct#: 314.4012.55695 Acct#: 317.4020.55695 Township $74,643 2015 HIP Special Needs 2017 Genesee County HIP Need to close-out in HUD system. IDIS#: 2175 IDIS#: 2300 Funds still available for Special Needs Acct#: 315.4012.55644 Acct#: 317.4020.55695
At this time, the Allocation Committee is recommending approval of the Community Development Program fund transfers by the Community and Economic Development Committee.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Commissioner David Martin, Chairperson Community and Economic Development Committee
FROM: Derek Bradshaw, Director-Coordinator Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission
DATE: May 14, 2018
SUBJECT: Transfer of Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Funds
The following transfers have been approved by the Genesee County Allocation Committee. As the grant is slowly winding down, funding is being moved into fewer activities for spending and tracking.
Amount From Project To Project Comments
$29,715.04 NSP1, Activity 1, NSP1, Activity 5, Purchase, Consolidate NSP funds Demolition Rehab Set-Aside into fewer activities for easier spending and Acct#: 318.4015.56520 tracking Acct#: 318.4015.5600 $117,418.00 NSP1, Activity 4, NSP1, Activity 5, Purchase, The City of Fenton no Purchase, Rehab Rehab Set-Aside longer wants to Fenton complete a purchase, Acct#: 318.4015.56520 rehab, resale Acct#: 318.4015.56515 $36,532.46 NSP1, Activity 6, NSP1, Activity 5, Purchase, The City of Fenton no Purchase, Rehab Rehab Set-Aside longer wants to Fenton Set-Aside complete a purchase, Acct#: 318.4015.56520 rehab, resale Acct#: 318.4015.56525 $33,439.24 NSP3, Activity 14, NSP3, Activity 10, Consolidate NSP funds Demolition Purchase, Rehab Set- into fewer activities for Aside easier spending and tracking Acct#: 311.4019.56500 Acct#: 311.4019.56520
At this time, the Allocation Committee is recommending approval of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program fund transfers by the Community and Economic Development Committee.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Commissioner David Martin, Chairperson Community and Economic Development Committee
FROM: Derek Bradshaw, Director-Coordinator Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission
Date: May 14, 2018
SUBJECT: Michigan Transportation Planning Association (MTPA) Conference Travel Request
The Michigan Transportation Planning Association (MTPA) is holding their 2018 Annual Planning Conference in Detroit, Michigan from Tuesday, July 24th through Friday, July 27th. This is the main transportation planning conference for metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) in Michigan and is well attended by Michigan MPOs and our state and federal planning partners.
The conference registration fee is $390 per person. A block of rooms is available at the Downtown Detroit Double Tree Hotel for conference attendees for a nightly rate of $159.85. I would like to request that 4 staff attend the conference at a cost of $2,850 which includes registration, hotel and food costs. Funds for the conference are budgeted in GCMPC account number #246.00.00.4080.60005.000.
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Tuesday, July 24
Location: SEMCOG Offices | 1001 Woodward Ave., Suite 1400 | Detroit | 48226 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Registration
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: FHWA Freight Workshop Part 1 | Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) staff will facilitate a training on developing elements of a freight plan. Topics include freight data sources and analysis, engaging the freight sector, and incorporating freight into metropolitan planning organization (MPO) regional transportation plans. The material will be presented with the intention of assisting MPOs of all sizes with advancing freight planning in their regions. Christina Leach| Title | FHWA Christina Leach is a Freight and Transportation Performance Management (TPM) Specialist at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). She is on the Resource Center Freight and TPM Team where she provides technical assistance to FHWA Division Offices, States and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). This assistance includes course deliveries, workshops and detailed assistance on projects or programs. Prior to joining the Resource Center, Ms. Leach was the Planning and Research Program Manager and Program Development Team Lead at the FHWA Nevada Division Office. In this position, she worked with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to establish a Freight Advisory Committee and provided guidance to develop Nevada’s FAST Act compliant Freight Plan. She was also responsible for the stewardship and oversight of the Nevada Planning Program and has worked closely with NDOT and the MPOs to advance the development of a performance-based statewide long-range plan. Prior to joining FHWA she worked at the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County for 7 years in planning and transit where she managed corridor studies, evaluated transit needs and was the lead writer on the development of a regional transportation plan. She holds a master’s degree in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Eric Pihl | Title | FHWA Eric Pihl is a travel forecasting specialist with the FHWA Resource Center Freight and TPM Team. With 20 years of metropolitan and national level experience, he provides direct technical support and training for state and local agencies on the development and application of technical methods for long range and project level planning. Eric has developed and instructs workshops on innovative traffic analysis tools, land-use forecasting, and statewide and metropolitan- scale passenger and freight analysis methods. Prior project experience includes the development of analytical guidelines for evaluating large-scale developments in the Atlanta region that emphasized transit and pedestrian-friendly design characteristics. He also played a lead support role in the development and oversight of FTA’s analytical guidelines for quantifying user benefits for major transit capital investments. As a member of the TRB committee on Travel Behavior, he has contributed to several national research projects that support the integration of planning and operational analysis tools. Eric holds an MS in transportation engineering and a Master of City Planning from Georgia Tech.12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: FHWA Freight Workshop Part 2 | See description above
EVENING NETWORKING OR ON YOUR OWN
*Kayaking trip at Belle Isle (first 20 registrants $45)
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Wednesday, July 25
Location: Downtown DoubleTree Hotel | 525 W Lafayette Blvd. | Detroit | 48226 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Registration and Breakfast
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks Kathleen Lomako, CAE, AICP | Executive Director | Southeast Michigan Council of Governments Kathleen Lomako is the Executive Director of the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). She oversees a staff of 65 and a budget of $11 million. SEMCOG is a regional planning partnership of over 160 member local governments and is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation planning and decision-making in the seven- county Southeast Michigan region. SEMCOG is responsible for planning and intergovernmental problem solving on a variety of multi-community, regional issues, including transportation, water quality, air quality, solid waste, land use, community and economic development, and data analysis. She joined SEMCOG in 1979, serving in a variety of planning and administrative capacities. Lomako is also President of the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition (MAC). MAC is a non-profit public/private partnership dedicated to enhancing the economic vitality and quality of life in Southeast Michigan. It is the only group comprised of leaders in business, labor, government and education who work cooperatively to address regional issues and serve as a catalyst for change. MAC works closely with its partner organization, SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, and benefits from its expertise, research, data collection and analysis. Lomako has a bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in Urban Planning from Wayne State University.
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM: Keynote – One Barrier too Many: Understanding the Importance of Equity and Environmental Justice in the Building of Healthy and Sustainable Communities | This session will highlight and contextualize the importance of equity and environmental justice in the building of healthy and sustainable communities. A number of key case studies and recent research will be discussed including but not limited to the following: a) analyzing vehicle and pedestrian crashes in low-income and minority communities; b) understanding barriers to bicycling for blacks and Hispanics; c) understanding barriers to bicycling for black and Hispanic women; d) examining the impact that crime plays on waking frequency and propensity; e) understanding the importance of public involvement and engagement; f) estimating the economic impact of active transportation; and g) highlighting the importance of complete streets and vision zero.
Charles T. Brown, MPA | Senior Researcher | Adjunct Professor | Rutgers University | Charles Brown is a senior researcher with the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) and adjunct professor at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, both at Rutgers University. HE has 15 years of public and private sector experience in transportation planning, policy, and research. A self-proclaimed “street level researcher”, he is a leading voice in encouraging social justice and equity in active transportation. He is often invited to speak at many notable colleges/ universities and conferences in the US and abroad. His work has been published in several international journals as well as featured in the New York Times, Streetsblog, CityLab, and various other national and local media outlets. He has received numerous awards in planning and was recently nominated as “Advocate of the Year” by Streetsblog LA. He is a member of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Pedestrian Safety Committee, Committee on Bicycle Transportation, Board Trustee with America Walks and the Urban League of Essex County (NJ), and a member of the Franklin Township (NJ) Planning Board.
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9:45 AM – 10:00 AM: Break & Networking
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Breakout A – “That’s Debatable” Fishbowl Discussion | This discussion will take place in a “fishbowl” and will build upon the keynote address, which will highlight and contextualize the importance of equity and environmental justice in the building of healthy and sustainable communities. A series of case studies will be explored and participants will have the opportunity to engage and/or respectfully debate the position on case study outcomes as well as key topics such as: equity, environmental justice, public outreach and engagement, vision zero, complete streets, etc. This format has been successfully used in several major cities throughout the country.
Charles T. Brown, MPA | Senior Researcher | Adjunct Professor | Rutgers University | See Page 2 for Bio.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Breakout B – Effective Bike and Pedestrian Mapping and Data Solutions | SEMCOG has a bicycle and pedestrian planning program that supports the needs of its local communities and contributes to its long range plan. A large part of the program includes data collection and analysis of where there are existing/planned bikeways and pathways, biking and hiking routes, and potential generators of bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Furthermore, the agency is mining different datasets and collecting bicycle and pedestrian counts in order to learn more about existing travel patterns and how infrastructure affects them. In order to effectively communicate and plan with local communities, this information needs to be translated from technical jargon to easily understandable messages. This session describes how this data is collected, analyzed, and effectively communicated with public and regional stakeholders.
Brian Pawlik | Bicycle and Pedestrian Planner | SEMCOG Mr. Pawlik is a planner in the Plan Implementation Group at SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, administering SEMCOG’s Transportation Alternatives Program and helping communities with bicycle and pedestrian planning including Walkability/Bikeability Assessments and Road Safety Audits. He is involved with SEMCOG’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and serves as co-chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Team (PBSAT). Mr. Pawlik has a bachelor’s degree in geography and urban studies and a master’s degree in urban planning from Wayne State University. He has been with SEMCOG since 2008.
Chade Saghir Ph.D. | Transportation Planner | SEMCOG Chade Saghir, Ph.D., is a Transportation Planner focusing on analyzing transportation data. He is employed by SEMCOG and is also an adjunct faculty member at Wayne State University in Detroit teaching transportation planning courses. Saghir’s research interests are traffic monitoring, transportation data, transportation technology, and urban planning education. Saghir holds a Master of Urban Planning degree and a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from Wayne State University.
Christina Ignasiak | Planner | SEMCOG Christina Ignasiak is a planner at the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) where she focuses on regional transportation planning issues in the Plan and Policy Development group working on the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan for Southeast Michigan. Christina is currently Masters of Urban Planning candidate at Wayne State University and has a B.S. in Urban and Regional Planning and Environmental and Sustainable Studies from Michigan State University where she was awarded the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Planning Student of the Year.
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Edward Potter | Transportation Planner | MDOT Edward Potter works in data collection within the Bureau of Transportation Planning at MDOT. He holds a B.S. in geography from Michigan State University and a M.S. in geography from Clark University. He is an avid outdoorsman and has a passion for traveling.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Breakout C – FHWA Freight NEED DESCRIPTION
Andy Pickard | Senior Transportation Planner | FHWA Andy Pickard is a Senior Transportation Planner with the Michigan Division of FHWA. Prior to joining FHWA, he was a Principal Planner with the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization, the MPO for southeast Virginia. He has degrees from the University of Illinois and Georgia Tech and is a Professional Engineer and Certified Planner. He grew up near Chicago and has two great boys at home.
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Breakout D – A Winning Strategy: An Investigation of How Michigan’s Best Performing Local Agencies Have Improved Road and Bridge Conditions | Each year, thousands of miles of Federal Aid eligible roads in Michigan are surveyed for inventory and condition information. Some road-owning agencies have seen a dramatic increase in the miles of good pavements. What types of treatment strategies are these winning agencies deploying to obtain these results? What other factors in funding have led to the increased miles of improved roads? What are the critical elements needed to have a successful Asset Management Plan and is a written Asset Management Plan a necessary to achieve these results? This presentation endeavors to take the audience through a couple case studies of the types of tools integrated by local agencies that have made significant improvement to their road and bridge networks. The presentation will provide details of the types of planning tools used to produce those good results.
Roger Belknap | Coordinator, Transportation Asset Management Council | MDOT The Michigan Department of Transportation hired Roger Belknap as the new Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC) Coordinator in January of 2016. Roger brings a strong planning and infrastructure management background to this role that he gained while working as the Public Works Director for both the City of Cedar Springs and more recently the Village of Spring Lake. Roger also worked for the Kent County Road Commission for 11 years as a Transportation Planner, and was heavily involved with the Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) data collection for the TAMC and other local transportation planning initiatives. Roger earned both a Bachelors and Masters in Public Administration from Grand Valley State University.
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10:45 AM – 11:00 AM: Transition
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Breakout A – Analyzing Accessibility, Connectivity, and Tourism within Southeast Michigan’s Recreation System SEMCOG's Park Finder map is more than just an inventory of recreation land in Southeast Michigan. It is an innovative planning tool, allowing communities another perspective on accessibility and connectivity within the region's recreation system. It is also being used to better understand the tourism and economic development opportunities that natural resources provide, while serving as a platform for promoting and marketing region's parks and trails to the public. This session will provide an overview and demonstration of the online map application, along with findings from the regional analyses it has spurred. Tyler Klifman | Planner | SEMCOG Tyler Klifman is a planner with the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. He has a bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning from Michigan State, and a master’s degree in Sustainable Environmental Systems from Pratt Institute, with experience working on parks, trails, waterfront, and green infrastructure projects.
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Breakout B – Transit Asset Management | Session will describe MDOT's Group TAM plan including the status of the four elements of the Plan. Will also share examples of a few urban transit agencies' TAM plan development and how they plan to share the information with their MPOs. Kim Johnson | Office of Passenger Transportation Section Manager | MDOT Kim Johnson is the Manager of the Transportation Services Section in the Office of Passenger Transportation at MDOT. She has been with the Office of Passenger Transportation for over 30 years and has been responsible for the technical assistance provided to and the oversight of the transit agencies. Her section is the lead contact with the Federal Transit Administration for grant applications and for compliance with federal regulations such as the Transit Asset Management requirements. Kim is a graduate from Michigan State University with a degree in accounting.
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Breakout C – The Bike Lane’s Always Greener: A Look at Nonmotorized Facilities in Europe, Asia, and Michigan | Following visits in late 2016 to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Stockholm, and a visit in early 2018 to locations in Taiwan and Thailand, Landon Bartley began noticing that the way bicycles and pedestrians are treated in those places doesn't necessarily match the way they are in Michigan. Landon will compare and contrast the methods used in the international locations and describe some practices that can be applied in Michigan. Landon Bartley | Senior City Planner | City of Grand Rapids Landon Bartley has been a planner for the City of Grand Rapids since 2006. While his day-to-day focus is on zoning administration and development support, focus areas for other work have included sustainability, nonmotorized transportation, and most recently affordable housing and age-friendly planning efforts. Landon's other activities include running a small bicycle rental and work with nonprofits focusing on water protection and active recreation. Taking time to travel, especially internationally, has been rewarding both professionally and personally. 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Transition
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch and Keynote – Detroit’s M1 Rail | NEED DESCRIPTION
Paul Childs | Chief Operating Officer | M-1 Rail Bio to come
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MOBILE TRACT
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Transition & Load Bus
1:15 PM – 2:45 PM: QLINE Tour | Woodward Avenue | 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Break & Networking (Grand Boulevard Qline Stop)
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: QLINE Tour (Back to DoubleTree) Scott Conners, P.E. | City Engineer | City of Walker Scott has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Michigan Technological University and holds many certifications related to municipal government. He has been the City Engineer in Walker for the last 20 years where he oversees all public and privately funded road construction, environmental programs, and other infrastructure efforts. Scott has helped to create over a dozen regional collaborations bringing multiple agencies together to coordinate projects such as the M-45 Tunnel, M-11 Roundabout, and the M-45 and M-11 Intersection Improvements. Before entering government work Scott worked as a consultant for 8 years with a variety of clients and projects across west Michigan. Scott has served as a Vice President for the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers and currently serves as the chairman of the Professional Engineers in Government statewide committee. He is also involved in many other committees including serving as the Chairman of the Lower Grand Organization of Watersheds (LGROW) and as Vice Chairman for the Grand Rapids Township Planning Commission.
Jason Washler, P.E. | Vice President & Senior Project Manager | Prein&Newhof Jason has a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Calvin College and is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Michigan. He is a Vice President and Senior Project Manager at Prein&Newhof where he has served local communities for the past 21 years. Jason was the project manager on three significant pedestrian tunnels in the City of Greenville under M-57, at Meijer Corporate Headquarters in Walker, and the Fred Meijer Standale Trail under M-45. Jason’s professional focus while at Prein&Newhof has been and continues to be municipal and transportation projects. He lives in Grand Rapids with his wife, Heather, of 16 years and 3 amazing kids, Addison, Kennedy, and Jack. He spends his free time golfing and volunteering with Little League and other youth programs.
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Walking Tour Downtown Detroit | Detroit Experience Factory Downtown Art & Architecture Walking Tour. Detroit is a city rich in history, grand buildings, and vibrant art surrounding public spaces. Walk with Detroit Experience Factory through the downtown area as we explore some of the great contributions of both prolific architects and emerging artists. On this tour, we’ll explore The Belt, step inside One Campus Martius, wave to the Spirit of Detroit and experience the grandeur of the majestic Guardian Building.
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NON-MOBILE TRACT
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM: Transition
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM: Congestion Management Analysis Strategies in Southeast Michigan Discussion of different strategies MDOT and SEMCOG are performing for congestion management analysis in SE Michigan. Learn about programmatic and project level analysis, using travel demand models, dynamic traffic assignment models, and use of INRIX vehicle probe data through the RITIS platform. Bradley Sharlow | Urban Travel Analysis Unit Supervisor | MDOT Brad Sharlow received a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Michigan State University in 2003. Brad has been with MDOT for 15 years in a variety of positions. Brad is currently the supervisor of the Urban Travel Analysis Unit within the Statewide Transportation Planning Division. In addition, he is the project manager for the 2045 MDOT State Long-Range Plan update, and has served in the past as the Congestion Management Specialist, and the facilitator of the Statewide Congestion Management Group. He has developed and maintained travel demand models in the Jackson, Benton Harbor/St. Joseph and Niles MPO areas, has served on model coordination teams with the SEMCOG and Flint MPOs, and facilitated the Transportation Technical Committee. In addition, he has participated in the MTPA Education Committee, and has presented at four prior MTPA conferences.
Jason Firman | Congestion and Mobility Unit Manager | MDOT Jason received his Civil Engineering degree from Michigan Technological University. Jason Firman has been with MDOT for 17 years. Jason was the project manager for MDOT statewide signal optimization projects and oversaw the retiming of over 2000 signals statewide. Currently, Jason is the Manager of the Congestion and Mobility Unit. This unit’s responsibility is to reduce congestion and improve mobility without adding capacity and using innovative means to operate the system.
Eric Muller | Traffic Safety and Operations Engineer | MDOT Eric Mueller received his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University in 2001, and master’s degree from Wayne State University in 2004. He has been with MDOT since 2002 in a variety of positions. Currently, Eric is the supervisor of the Metro Region Traffic Safety and Operations unit. The unit’s main focus areas include efforts to achieve zero fatalities on our roadways, improve mobility, and provide quality assurance monitoring of our work zones.
Wei Chen | Modeler | MDOT Wei Chen is a Transportation Modeler with MDOT metro region. She has been working on the development of Dynamic Traffic Assignment (DTA) Model for the MDOT Metro Region. Prior to MDOT, she worked as a transportation modeler with the Capital Area MPO in North Carolina. Her experiences include transportation model development and calibration, as well as testing transportation system performance under varying road conditions, project scenarios, and operational applications. Prior to her modeling experiences, Wei worked as a Transportation Engineer with SEMCOG. She worked on the regional 2035 RTP development, project evaluation and prioritization, and interagency coordination activities. Wei graduated from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities with Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering.
Chris Williams | Transportation Planner | SEMCOG Bio to come
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2:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Break and Transition
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: Integration of NEPA and Planning for Local Agency Projects | The current National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for local agency projects involves MDOT concurrence with Categorical Exclusions. To meet federal requirements, MDOT must begin approving Categorical Exclusion documents. New MDOT review processes for NEPA documentation will require earlier S/TIP consideration and will likely impact local agency project schedules. How can the S/TIP process help local agencies with NEPA compliance and remain eligible to receive federal aid? Margaret Barondess | Manager | MDOT Margaret Barondess has worked for MDOT for 27 years in project development and environmental compliance. She manages an interdisciplinary team of specialists who help MDOT trunkline projects meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Tracie Leix | Local Agency Program | MDOT Tracie Leix has been with MDOT for 13 years and for the last 3 has been managing the Local Agency Program (LAP) Section. LAP staff manage roughly 500 projects annually valued over $300 million.
3:15 PM – 3:25 PM: Break & Networking
3:25 PM – 4:15 PM: US-127 Economic Development and Safety Study | This session will discuss the economic and safety challenges associated with US-127 in Central Michigan based on a recent study completed by Economic Development Research Group, Inc. The study focuses primarily on impacts in Clare, Gratiot, and Isabella counties, but also presents findings from Clinton County and other surrounding counties. We will discuss issues stemming from the segment of US-127 connecting the cities of Ithaca and St. Johns. This stretch of highway has received considerable attention in the region because unlike the remainder of US-127, it is not a limited-access highway and has lower speed limits and therefore represents a “gap” in the highway network. James McBryde | President | Middle Michigan Development Corporation As the President and CEO of the Middle Michigan Development Corporation, James McBryde is responsible for the strategic vision, organization and the economic development of Isabella and Clare counties. Prior to joining the MMDC, McBryde served as Vice President and Senior Advisor for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Before joining the MEDC, McBryde served as the Interim Chair for the Michigan Liquor Control Commission and as Special Assistant for the Michigan Department of Community Health. McBryde also served for eight years in the Michigan House of Representatives, 99th District, having been first elected in 1990 and retiring due to term limits. James Wheeler | President | Greater Gratiot Development Inc. Jim Wheeler comes to Greater Gratiot Development, Inc. with a long history in the banking industry. Most recently, he was Community Bank President of Mercantile Bank in Alma, Michigan. Additionally, Jim has been an advocate for economic development in Gratiot County; he is currently a member of Alma Industrial Development and has served on Greater Gratiot’s Board of Directors for 18 years, including 18 years on the Executive Committee, 5 years as Chairman, and 2 years as Past Chair.
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Walking Tour Downtown Detroit | DETROIT EXPERIENCE FACTORY: Art & Architecture, Riverfront, Best of Detroit
EVENING DINNER WITH GROUP OR ON YOUR OWN
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Thursday, July 26
Location: Downtown DoubleTree Hotel | 525 W Lafayette Blvd. | Detroit | 48226 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Keynote – Michigan Department of Transportation- Major Projects Panel | The Gordie Howe International Bridge, I-375 Reconstruction, I-94 Modernization and I-75 Modernization are some of the largest infrastructure projects currently underway in the state. They will have generational impact on international trade, the development of Greater Downtown Detroit and mobility across the region. It is vital that we explore and learn from the unique challenges these project present. MTPA is happy to host each of these project's manager for informational presentations and a panel discussion. Mohammed Alghurabi | Project Manager | MDOT Mohammed Alghurabi is the MDOT project manager for The Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Johnathan Loree | Project Manager | MDOT Johnathan Loree is the MDOT project manager for the I-375 Reconstruction. Sue Datta | Project Manager | MDOT Sue Datta is the MDOT project manager for the I-75 Modernization. Terry Stepanski | Project Manager | MDOT Terry Stepanski is the MDOT project manager for the I-94 Modernization.
10:30 AM – 10:40 AM: Break & Networking
10:40 AM – 11:10 AM: Breakout A – How Two Wheeled Transportation is Transforming Detroit| This session aims to inspire people from other communities to consider the impact that biking can have on reducing traffic and congestion, increasing safety for all users of the road, and improving the quality of life. Participants will learn about transformational biking projects in Detroit and develop strategies for improving and increasing biking in their respective communities. Lisa Nuszkowski | Founder and Executive Director | MoGo Lisa Nuszkowski is the founder and executive director of MoGo Detroit Bike Share, the city’s public bike share system, with 430 bikes at 430 stations located in 10 Detroit neighborhoods. Lisa also oversees Open Streets Detroit, an annual program that temporarily closes major roads to vehicles and opens the streets up for people to walk, run, bike, play and engage with the community. She serves on the board of directors of the Tour de Troit, a nonprofit organization that promotes healthy living through running, bicycling and bicycle safety. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Central Michigan University and a Master of Public Policy from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. She was recognized as one of Crain’s Detroit 40 Under 40 in 2016; was a member of the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit Class of XXXIV; and was selected as a 2011 Marshall Memorial Fellow with the U.S. German Marshall Fund. As a proud Detroiter of 14 years, she loves connecting with the city’s people and places by bike and on foot.
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Todd Scott | Executive Director | Detroit Greenways Coalition Todd Scott is the executive director of the Detroit Greenways Coalition. The Coalition is a non-profit organization committed to making Detroit a world-class city for biking, walking, trails, Complete Streets and more. Todd began working with the Coalition in 2008 as Detroit Greenways Coordinator for the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance (MTGA). He has led advocacy efforts and helped encourage much greater support for trails and biking in Detroit. One result is the miles of bike lanes and pathways in Detroit have grown from a dozen to over 240. Prior to working in Detroit, Todd was executive director for the Michigan Mountain Biking Association. In his spare time he enjoys exploring Detroit on bike and ultra-running.
10:40 AM – 11:10 AM: Breakout B – Downtown Detroit Transportation Study: Fitting it all in | Downtown Detroit is at the crux of growth, development and change. This resurgence has revitalized the downtown but has also emphasized that the city’s 20th Century transportation system must evolve to meet expectations. This session will discuss Detroit’s current and future transportation trends, and how it can be applied as a case study for other cities. The material will also touch on technical elements of the transportation study including transit routing, curbside management, and one-way street analyzation. Caitlin Malloy-Marcon | Lead Transportation and Mobility Planner | City of Detroit Caitlin is the Lead Transportation and Mobility Planner for the City of Detroit.
10:40 AM – 11:10 AM: Breakout C – Transitioning Traverse City | The Traverse Transportation Coordinating Initiative (TTCI) is the MDOT supported transportation planning coordinating body for the Traverse City urbanized area. It is expected that by the year 2020, the TTCI will become the State's next Metropolitan Planning Organization. As such, the TTCI operates much like other MPOs in the State with a MDOT approved work program and a Local work program that is directed by the Policy Board, which comprises of elected officials in the region and transportation implementing agency directors. Michael Woods will present some of the Local work program strategies that address the unique challenges of east/west mobility in the Traverse City region. These include the scoping and historical challenges of building a new east/west connector; an access management assessment and the creation of a regional master street plan. Michael P. Woods, AICP | Community Development and Managing Director | Networks Northwest Over 15 years’ experience in Planning and GIS in both the public and private sectors. BS in GIS from Michigan State University; Masters in Urban Planning from Wayne State University and AICP certified. Director of the Traverse Transportation Coordinating Initiative (TTCI) which is the transportation planning coordinating body responsible for the pending transition of the Traverse City area into a MPO 11:10 AM – 11:15 AM: Transition
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Breakout A – MoGo Tour | Biking tour of Downtown Detroit including the RiverWalk and Dequindre Cut, Eastern Market, stadium area, and new bike infrastructure on Cass Ave., on Mogo Bikes.
Lisa Nuszkowski | Founder and Executive Director | MoGo See Bio on Page 8.
Todd Scott | Executive Director | Detroit Greenways Coalition See Bio on Page 8.
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11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Breakout B – Introducing Grocortex Mapping to Transportation Planning | In this session we will highlight the efforts of the St. Clair County GIS team to visually empower the four year transportation improvement program under the SCCOTS program area. We will discuss what was requested by SCCOTS staff, explorations of other solutions, and findings from state reporting guidelines. We will also discuss the solutions a mapping system is able to provide, and other possible data visualization options. Trevor Floyd | GIS | St. Clair County GIS Analyst- B.A. Environmental Science- Employed by St. Clair County for almost 20 years. The GIS Analyst position is the jack of all trades and master of as many as we can tackle for all things geo-spatial. This extends to traditional analyst tasks relating to database design, cartography and print communication media. Tuoyo Scott | GIS | St. Clair County GIS Analyst - B.S. Spatial Analysis - 5 years GIS, Mapping, Planning, and Database experience in both public & private sectors Lindsay Wallace | Senior Planner | St. Clair County Transportation Study Senior Planner with a specialty in Transportation Planning- B.S. Urban and Regional Planning - 11 years of transportation planning experience all done in the public sector at various agencies throughout the country.
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Breakout C – Environmental Justice Best Practices | This session will inform attendees about the current practices used for program and project level environmental justice at the State and Local level. The session will also discuss the challenges of environmental justice analysis in Michigan as well as the latest innovations in environmental justice that can be implemented in the future. Heidi Phaneuf | Environmental Justice Coordinator| MDOT Bio to come
Amy Lipset | Project Level EJ Analyst| MDOT Bio to come
Saima Masud | Transportation Modeling Engineer| SEMCOG Bio to come
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Breakout C – Integrating Pedestrian, Bicycle & Transit Planning| KATS recently completed an integrated planning study that identifies the priority improvements that will better connect the KMetro bus system to pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, such as the regional greenway network. This session will provide an overview of the study, with a focus on best practice methods and resources for safety analyses. The MPO will also discuss how the plan will be utilized by the agency in upcoming project and funding decision-making processes.
Jeromie Winsor, AICP| Senior Planner| AECOM Jeromie is a Senior Planner and statewide Planning Manager for AECOM's Michigan offices. He led the KATS Moves project on behalf of KATS. Megan Arndt | Associate Planner| KATS Megan Arndt is an Associate Planner for Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study. Her responsibilities include the integration of mobility, aging, and environmental factors in the long range planning process. She also focuses on complete streets, as well as non-motorized shared use pathways. Prior to joining KATS, Megan was a planner for the West Michigan Regional Planning Commission where she began as an intern while attending Aquinas College. Megan holds a B.S. in both Geography and Environmental Studies and Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Urban & Regional Planning & Policy from Grand Valley State University.
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch and Keynote – Implementing FHWA’s Eco-Logical Approach for 1-75 in Monroe County | I-75 in Monroe County will undergo complete reconstruction over a 20-year timeframe, with the first 5-mile segment completed in 2016. MDOT, in partnership with SEMCOG and Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI), a program of Michigan State University Extension, received funding through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP2) to implement the Eco-Logical approach while developing the I-75 Corridor Conservation Action Plan in Monroe County. The Core Team worked collaboratively with over fifteen (15) local, state and federal agencies in addition to not-for-profit organizations to identify environmental priorities and key strategies for the long-term reconstruction project. This integrated planning approach has led to significant economic efficiencies and resulted in numerous early successes that address infrastructure, natural resources, and the blue economy. Participants in this MTPA presentation will learn: 1) The benefits of implementing the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Eco- Logical approach in transportation planning; 2) Opportunities to utilize data and geospatial analysis to identify and prioritize areas for implementation; and 3) The value of identifying partnership opportunities early in the transportation planning process. Margaret Barondess | Manager | MDOT See Bio on Page 7.
Kelly Karll | Engineer | SEMCOG Kelly Karll is a certified professional engineer with the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. She has over 20 years of experience in municipal engineering, consulting and regional planning. She led the development of the Water Resources Plan for Southeast Michigan and helped lead the development of the Green Infrastructure Vision for Southeast Michigan. She is currently leading an effort to integrate environmental priorities, including stormwater management, into the Southeast Michigan Long Range Transportation Plan. She was also a contributing author to the Water Environment Federation Green Infrastructure Implementation handbook and received the 2017 Michigan Water Environment Association’s Watershed Management Professional of the Year Award. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering and her Master’s in Environmental Engineering, both from Michigan State University. She currently lives on a small farm raising chickens and cows and enjoys teaching environmental science to local school groups.
MOBILE TRACT
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM: Transition and walk to SEMTOC (1060 W. Fort St.)
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM: Presentation of Southeast Michigan Transportation Operations Center (SEMTOC) | Description to come
Sarah Gill | Assistant Delivery/Operations Engineer | SEMTOC Bio to come
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2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Break and Networking
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Tour of Southeast Michigan Transportation Operations Center (SEMTOC) | Sarah Gill | Assistant Delivery/Operations Engineer | SEMTOC 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Walk back to DoubleTree Hotel
NON-MOBILE TRACT
1:15 PM – 1:25 PM: Transition
1:25 PM – 2:00 PM: To What End? Integrating Land Use and Transportation Planning| In 2017 the City of Kalamazoo approved a new Master Plan. Understanding that cities do not become great by accident, the 2025 Master Plan was created by 4,000 community voices, shaped by all City Departments, and rooted in the believe that land use and transportation are two sides of the same coin. The 2025 Master Plan integrates land use and transportation planning at every step from the Future Land Development Map, which details future land use and street types, to defining what it means to be a Complete Neighborhoods in Kalamazoo. Christina Anderson | Planner | City of Kalamazoo Christina Anderson, AICP is the City Planner for Kalamazoo. Prior to taking this position, Christina served as the City's consultant for the Imagine Kalamazoo 2025 Master Plan process. In Chicago, Christina worked as a planner/urban designer with Farr Associates in Chicago focusing on sustainable development and form-based zoning codes. Christina has experience not only as a municipal employee and private consultant, but has also served as a Zoning Board of Appeals member and a citizen volunteer for planning related working groups. Christina is an advocate for community gardens and sustainable, local food production. She organized and manages a community garden in her neighborhood.
Rebekah Kik | Director of Community Planning & Economic Development | City of Kalamazoo Rebekah Kik graduated from Andrews University (2003) with a Masters of Architecture and the University of Notre Dame with a Post Graduate degree in Architecture & Urban Design (2007). Both schools offered a traditional architectural education with a concentration in urban design. She began her professional career pursuing architecture where she worked in premier firms both in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. Rebekah is the Director of Community Planning & Economic Development for the City of Kalamazoo. During 2016 and 2017 the Planning department lead the City’s largest public engagement initiative with over 4,000 participants to update the Strategic Vision and Master Plan.
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: TIP Prioritization | One of the primary activities of a Metropolitan Planning Organization is the development of the Transportation Improvement Program, with the prioritization of those projects being a center of MPO activity. Learn from FHWA and MPO representatives about TIP Prioritization followed with a round table discussion. Steve Stepek, AICP | Senior Planner | Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study Steve Stepek, AICP, is Senior Planner with the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the greater Kalamazoo area. Steve manages a variety of the MPO's planning products, including the Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Transportation Improvement Program. Steve is a certified professional planner and participates in statewide and national planning activities through the Michigan Transportation Planning Association, Michigan Association of Planning, and the American Planning Association. In 2013 and 2017, Steve was recognized by the Michigan Transportation Planning Association as Senior Planner of the Year. In 2015 Steve was recognized as a Distinguished Alumnus by Grand Valley State University. Steve holds a bachelor’s degree in planning and a Master of Public Administration from Grand Valley State University, where he is also an Adjunct Professor. Andy Pickard | Senior Transportation Planner | FHWA
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See Bio on Page 4. 2:45 PM – 2:55 PM: Transition, Break/ Network
2:55 PM – 3:40 PM: Joe Louis Greenway | Framework planning process for the largest greenway project in the City of Detroit’s history. The presentation will cover the 31.5 mile planned trail for families and connecting the city 4 other communities (Hamtramck, Highland Park, Dearborn and Ferndale). Caitlin Malloy-Marcon | Lead Transportation and Mobility Planner | City of Detroit See Bio on Page 9. 3:40 PM – 3:45 PM: Transition
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM: Mobility Management/ NEMT | Mobility management activities used by a local public transit and statewide nonprofit brokerage to address non- emergency medical transportation. Discussion will include how technology is used to coordinate and bill trips; the use of a comprehensive network of public transit, volunteer drivers, private and nonprofit providers to deliver trips; and how various statewide and local partnerships share the cost of service delivery. Vanessa Hansle| CEO | Michigan Transportation Connection Vanessa V. Hansle is the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Michigan Transportation Connection (MTC). In addition to providing leadership and day to day oversight of MTC, Vanessa developed the structure and service model for the organization, secured funding to expand the installation of Regional Mobility Management Centers (MMC) and worked with software developers to build the Transportation Management Software that connects the MMC’s. Prior to joining MTC, Vanessa spent the last eight years of her career in the public transit industry: four at the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) as the Mobility Management Coordinator and supervisor of the MyRide mobility management transportation brokerage service. She served four years as the Executive Director of RideConnect, where she developed and implemented a Fare Assistance transportation brokerage service, which AAATA later added to its family of transportation services. RideConnect’s Fare Assistance service was then rebranded MyRide. Vanessa earned her undergraduate degree in Women’s Studies at the University of Michigan, a Master of Non-Profit Management degree from Case Western University and is a PhD candidate finishing her dissertation in Public Policy and Administration with a focus on Nonprofit Leadership at Walden University. Harmony Lloyd| Director of Planning, Innovation, and External Affairs | MASS Transportation Authority Harmony Lloyd is the Director of Planning, Innovation, and External Affairs at the Mass Transportation Authority in Flint, MI. Since joining the MTA, Harmony has been involved in several key initiatives including Rides to Groceries, a transportation program to connect residents in food deserts to grocery stores and Rides to Wellness, a project to improve Flint residents’ access to transportation for health-related care. She has over 15 years of public sector, non-profit management, and fundraising experience. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from University of Detroit Mercy and is completing her Master’s Degree in Public Administration at University of Michigan-Flint. Harmony resides in Grand Blanc, Michigan and when she’s not advocating for public transportation, she and her husband are raising six sons!
AWARDS BANQUET AT THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS, DIEGO RIVERA COURTYARD DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM
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Friday, July 27
Location: Downtown DoubleTree Hotel | 525 W Lafayette Blvd. | Detroit | 48226 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM: Future Lean Transit Prototyping to Inform the Evolution of City’s Transit Solutions | Come learn how the City of Detroit Office of Mobility Innovation is planning and piloting microtransit solutions to increase access to jobs throughout the city. Stacey and Kenny will present how they've planned, partnered, and piloted microtransit solutions while defining and measuring pilot success. Stacey Matlen| Office of Mobility Innovation | Detroit Department of Transportation Stacey Matlen is a Senior Mobility Strategist in the Office of Mobility Innovation at the City of Detroit. The Office of Mobility Innovation is focused on making it easier for people to get around Detroit and supporting the growth of the mobility industry in the City. Stacey’s work focuses on piloting microtransit solutions. Stacey has a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies: Global Health and Environment and a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan. Kenny Fennell| Office of Mobility Innovation | Detroit Department of Transportation Kenny Fennell is a Senior Mobility Strategist in the Office of Mobility Innovation at the City of Detroit. The Office of Mobility Innovation is focused on making it easier for people to get around Detroit and supporting the growth of the mobility industry in the City. Kenny’s work focuses on piloting microtransit solutions. Kenny has a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Northeastern University and a Master of Public Policy from the Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan.
9:45 AM – 9:55 AM: MTPA Meeting MTPA will meet briefly to vote on the 2019 conference location
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9:55 AM – 10:35 AM: Road Diets, Pilot Projects, and Future Transportation Plans: How to make sure your Complete Street is part of a Complete Network | The entire network must be considered for successful Complete Streets and Master Plan updates that include detailed Future Transportation Plans are a sure way to generate projects. This session highlights how to take plans into implementation projects and will look at successes and failures of various projects and strategies to engage residents, agencies, and officials in the transportation process. Presenters feature case studies including the Paw Paw Master Plan, the Realize Cedar “Road Diet” and network plans in Livonia, and other communities. Paul Lippens, AICP| Director of Transportation and Urban Design | McKenna Paul specializes in planning and design of non-motorized and multimodal transportation systems, using strategies that reflect the values of people and their communities. He has led systems planning and design projects in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana, and served as the lead and supervising planner on dozens of bicycle and pedestrian plans and studies. His interests examine interconnections between transportation design, living ecosystems, and economies. Mr. Lippens is the primary author of “Complete Streets, Complete Networks: a Manual for the Design of Active Transportation,” winner of the APA-IL 2012 award for best practices. His recent multimodal planning work has been recognized with the 2016 and 2017 Michigan Association of Planning’s Award for Excellence in Transportation Planning and the 2017 Michigan CNU Mackinaw Prize.
10:35 AM – 10:45 AM: Transition
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM: Reconnecting the Downtown Grid: One-way to Two-way Street Conversions | One-way streets in downtown areas are receiving a critical look. City officials and urban planners have started a movement to convert downtown street networks from their traditional one-way operation to two-way operation. This effort seems to be largely successful—many cities (e.g., Denver, CO; Dallas and Lubbock, TX; Tampa, FL; Des Moines, IA; Kansas City, MO; Sacramento, CA) have either recently made or are in the process of making such conversions. Michigan is no exception to this trend as conversions have been studied and/or implemented in a number of areas such as Pontiac, Lansing, Alpena, Hancock, and Jackson. These conversions are intended to improve vehicular access and reduce driver confusion. Many additional factors go into this decision, but the general premise is clear: travelers and residents prefer two-way streets for a variety of economic and livability reasons, while traffic engineers and transportation planners believe that one-way streets serve traffic more efficiently. Nick Lacroix, PE | AECOM Mr. LaCroix is a results-oriented professional civil engineer with 15 years of multi-disciplinary experience in traffic engineering, municipal engineering, commercial and industrial site development, and road design. He has the proven ability to managecomplex projects, provide decisive team leadership, and deliver a high quality product on time and on budget. Traffic engineering expertise includes the preparation of traffic impact studies, traffic signal system design, and the development of signal timing plans. Mr. LaCroix specializes in developing microsimulation traffic models to quantify the impacts geometric changes and/or maintenance of traffic plans will have on the roadway network. Josh Bocks, AICP | Community Organizer | Disability Advocates of Kent County
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Mr. Bocks has over 14 years of experience as a planner and project manager on multiple projects in a variety of fields of discipline. These projects include asset management, traffic modeling, access management, PD&E, and long range planning. His experience also includes working with strategic planning efforts, public involvement process, charrettes and workshops. Mr. Bocks specializes in working with agencies on transportation plans, transit planning, and comprehensive planning and growth management. He has won multiple awards for his planning efforts from the American Planning Association including Outstanding Transportation Study in 2008 for his leadership on the Coastal Communities Transportation Master Plan. He has served on the executive board of the Gold Coast section of the APA, the Innovations Committee for the Doral Business Council, and the Miami-Dade Technical Planners Committee. More recently he was appointed by Governor Rick Snyder to the Unarmed Combat Commission where he serves as vice-chair, he serves on the Alumni Advisory Board for the Department of Geography at Michigan State University, and was voted as the Vice- President of the Mill River Homeowners Association.
11:30 AM – 11:45 PM: Closing Remarks
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Student Poster Presentations Student participants will provide poster presentations showcasing some of their recent work – a project, study abroad, internship, etc. Students will be present to discuss their posters with conference attendees during this time. Posters will be displayed during the length of the conference.
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