Annual Performance and Expenditure Report Fiscal Year 2017 July 1, 2016 Through June 30, 2017

Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

Annual Performance and Expenditure Report Fiscal Year 2017 July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017

Unified Planning Work Program Funding Sources: FHWA PLANNING FUNDS FTA 5303 FUNDS KYTC Match LFUCG Match

Preparation of this report has been produced in cooperation and/or financed in part by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG), and Jessamine County Kentucky Fiscal Court

TABLE of CONTENTS

UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM ELEMENTS:

INTRODUCTION0B ______4 REVISIONS1B of FY-2017 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP) __ 4 1.11B INVENTORY & MONITOR – TITLE VI/ADA – PARTICIPATION - COORDINATION/CONSULTATION - FY-2017 ______5 1.2B PROFESSIONAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT – FY-2017: ______10 2.16B CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS – FY-2017: ______12 2.17B AIR QUALITY PLANNING – FY-2017: ______15 2.2 TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE – FY-2017 ______16 3.19B LANDUSE / TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS - FY-2017: ______18 3.210B MULTI MODAL / TRANS. ENHANCEMENT PLANNING - FY-2017: ____ 20 3.311B TRANSIT IMPACT ANALYSIS - FY-2017: ______26 3.412B MOBILITY COORDINATION - FY-2017: ______28 3.513B PROJECT FORECASTING - FY-2017: ______29 4.114B PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION - FY-2017: ______31 4.215B TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - FY-2017:______33 4.316B UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP) - FY-2017: ______34 FY17B -2017 PERFORMANCE & EXPENDITURE BY UPWP ELEMENT: ______35

*Note: The Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) Division of Community Development (CD) tracks and accounts for Lexington Area MPO expenditures and funding within the structure of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) grants accounting/reporting system. The LFUCG Community Development / Grants Section staff develops financial reports for the Lexington Area MPO. Continuous coordination occurs between MPO staff and Community Development Grants Coordinators.

The MPO adheres to guidance from LFUCG Community Grant Coordinators to adjust charging of expenditures to UPWP elements and funding sources. The MPO and the LFUCG Division of Community Development will continue to work to enhance and improve future financial reporting by UPWP elements. The following is a compilation of work items listed by staff in the completed FY-2017 MPO monthly and quarterly reports that follows the format of the FY-2017 Unified Planning Work Program.

INTRODUCTION0B

The Performance and Expenditure report describes the urban transportation planning activities performed or managed by the Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) - the MPO for the Central Kentucky urbanized area. The report covers Fiscal Year 2017, beginning July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Applicable federal statues are 23 USC 134 and 49 USC 5303. The primary federal regulations are 23 CFR 450 and 49 USC 613.

The urban transportation planning area is Fayette and Jessamine counties. It encompasses a two county area of 457.65 square miles (Fayette = 284.52 and Jessamine = 173.13). The area’s total population as July 1, 2016 was 370,806 (Fayette = 295,803 and Jessamine 48,586). The Lexington Area MPO region is part of the Lexington-Fayette Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

This report contains detailed activities undertaken by the MPO during the fiscal year for each work element within the FY-2017 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). If quantifiable measures of time or effort were available, they are listed with the work item. The work items are listed sequentially by quarter unless they were on-going items conducted throughout the fiscal year. Work items are categorized by either a product or an effort although there is often crossover between these categories. Finally, if there were delays or problems in completing the products for the work elements they are listed in the summary at the end of each of each program element.

R1B EVISIONS of FY-2017 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP)

*There were no revisions to the FY-2017 UPWP

4 1.11B INVENTORY & MONITOR – TITLE VI/ADA – PARTICIPATION - COORDINATION/CONSULTATION - FY-2017

Inventory and Monitor Purpose: 1. Monitor: Community growth dynamics, local, state, and national laws and transportation relevant trends, ordinances and regulations, planning, best practices, studies, and issues regarding all modes of travel. 2. Monitor air quality information 3. Monitor, collect and update roadway, transit, Census and other demographic/socioeconomic and statistical information. 4. Coordinate, communicate and provide useful information to KYTC and many other important stakeholders including citizens/public 5. Review and evaluate the general performance, operating characteristics and trends of the overall transportation system

Title VI/ADA Purpose: Meet 23 CFR 450.334 (a) (3) requires that the transportation planning process is being conducted in accordance with all applicable requirements of the Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Participation Purpose: Continuously monitor, measure, and understand shifting / changing community values. The MPO process strives to inform and seek participation from all stakeholders. By informing and effectively communicating with the community, the transportation planning process can be developed to meet goals, visions, and objectives.

The Lexington Area MPO utilizes its website, Twitter, Facebook, and electronic Newsletters for participation and information dissemination purposes. The work products and performance measures are presented below.

 MPO Website:

Updated MPO website throughout fiscal year as follows:

. Various meeting, event and other miscellaneous information and notices such as Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) update public input and other BPMP

5 information . TIP update, modifications and amendments . MTP modifications and amendments (MTP amendment #2) . Draft TIP and MTP public review notices . UPWP and other MPO documents . Created a “Traffic Management Study” page . Updated website information regularly . Launched a new redesigned LFUCG website including new transportation content . Significant revamp of MPO website: o Improved visual appeal o Improved site architecture o Updated all active projects o Improved Move it People alternative transportation links o Added Bike/Ped Plan page including links to public survey and online mapping tool . Utilized website to focus mobility marketing campaign on driving people to the MPO website

Performance Measures of Website: . First quarter (July-September 2016): • 1,387 visits from 1,701 users (70% were new users) • 2,817 page views . Second quarter (October-December 2016): • website had 1,182 visits from 827 users (63% were new users) • 2,685 page views. . Third quarter (January-March 2017): • 2,432 visits from 1,906 users (75% new users) • 4,919 page views (active marketing campaign time period) . Fourth quarter (January-March 2017): *Note: Marketing Campaign boost • 3,057 visits from 2,395 users (80% were new users) • 5,773 page views (active marketing campaign time period)

Totals for MPO Website FY-2017: • Website visits = 8,058 • Page Views = 16,194

Also, major edits were completed on several pages of both the MPO and the LFUCG websites throughout FY-2017

 The MPO’s Twitter Site: . Followers: • First Quarter = 2,014 to 2,039 (+31) • Second Quarter = 2,039 to 2,046 (+7) • Third Quarter = 2,046 to 2,052 (+13) • Fourth Quarter = 2,052 to 2,056 (+4)

 The MPO’s Facebook Site: . First quarter: • 646 to 680 likes (+13) • 123 engaged users • Reached 1,701 unique users . Second quarter: • 680 to 685 likes (+5) • 189 engaged users • Reached 1,421 unique users . Third quarter: • 667 to 741 likes (+56) • 1,247 engaged users • Reached 67,425 unique users (active marketing campaign time period) . Fourth quarter: *Note: Marketing Campaign boost this quarter • 741 to 822 likes (+81) • 2,043 engaged users • Reached 199,273 unique users (active marketing campaign time period)

Totals for Facebook FY-2017: • 822 likes • 3,602 engaged users • 269,820 unique users

7 Products of Element 1.1:  Developed and promoted public survey focused on elderly, disabled and low-income individuals and their transportation needs. Received 220 responses in first quarter.  Compiled and prepared report on transportation needs and concerns for people who are aging or disabled using results of successful community survey.  Reviewed and provided written comments for Lextran’s Coordinated Public Transit and Human Service Transportation Plan.  Created and gave presentation on the Lexington Area MPO Transportation Planning Process at the request of the Kentucky League of Cities  Worked with ADA Coordinator to provide ADA ramp improvement locations for the ADA Transition Plan  Submitted completed annual Title VI report to KYTC

Efforts for Element 1.1:

U On-going Coordination / Consultation Efforts: • Blue Grass Airport Board – MPO staff attended all monthly meetings. • Jessamine County Transportation Task Force - The MPO Manager and selected staff attended and participated in all FY-2017 meetings - 2 in first quarter, 3 in second, 2 in third, 2 in fourth for a total of 9 meetings. • Transportation Safety Coalition - Attended and participated in all 6 meetings. • Lextran Board - Attended all monthly Lextran (Transit Authority of Lexington KY) Board st nd meetings and 2 (<1 & 2 quarter) work sessions • Food Percolator Group - Attended all quarterly meetings that concerns regional food hubs and transportation impacts of local food distribution. • LFUCG Corridors Commission - Attended 10 meetings to provide this committee technical transportation planning assistance. • KYTC Statewide Planning - Attended all 4 KYTC Statewide Transportation Planning MPO/DHO meetings held in FY-2017. • MPO/KYTC District 7 Project Coordination Team – Conducted 5 meetings and produced 5 project status reports for the Project Coordination Team with KYTC District 7, LFUCG, Jessamine County and other key transportation project stakeholder officials. • Bluegrass Area Development District Regional Transportation Advisory Committee – Attended all 7 meetings and assisted with various tasks of the committee (such as SHIFT state highway plan tasks and strategies). • LFUCG Planning Technical Committee – Staff attended all monthly meetings to

8 coordinate on transportation impacts for all modes for land use development plans. • LFUCG Planning Subdivision Committee – Staff attended all monthly meetings to advise the committee on transportation impacts for all modes on development plans. • LFUCG Planning Zoning Committee – Staff attended all monthly meetings to advise the committee on transportation impacts for all modes on zone changes. • Commission for Citizens with Disabilities – Staff attended all 12 meetings and served as Secretary to the Commission. • Bluegrass Bike, Hike and Horse Trails Alliance – Attended 2 meetings to discuss regional trail connection opportunities (1st & 2nd quarter). • University of Kentucky Facility and Education Bicycle Advisory Committee - Attended 9 meetings. • LFUCG Bike and Pedestrian Safety Working Group – 2 to 4 staff attended all monthly meetings and assisted with development and implementation of various pedestrian safety strategies. • LFUCG Streets and Roads Paving Maintenance Meetings: Attended 26meetings • LFUCG/KYTC Operations and Maintenance Coordination: Attended all 12 monthly meetings. • Coordinated with LFUCG Traffic Engineering to evaluate MS2 crash analysis software for possible purchase. • Attended transportation subgroup for Livable Lexington and presented public survey results. • Held coordination meeting with various MPO stakeholder partners to discuss potential projects to apply for Planning Discretionary funding. • Staff attended 4 public input meetings for the LFUCG Comprehensive Plan update. • Attended “Wellness” stakeholder meeting held by LFUCG Parks and Recreation for their Master Plan update process. • Attended a public input meeting for the LFUCG Parks Master Plan update. Met regularly thereafter to align and coordinate our master planning and public outreach efforts. • Attended meeting with ASHE representatives to plan and coordinate LFUCG representatives hosting a presentation at their first chapter meeting. MPO developed and made presentation for the meeting. • Attended meeting with the LFUCG Division of Environmental Quality and Public Works Commissioner to discuss and update her on the statewide transportation plan process or SHIFT.

9 1.1 General Efforts: • Continuous monitoring of local, state and national laws, regulations, requirements, policies, best practices, and trends related to transportation. • Monitored planning, engineering, traffic engineering, transit and other transportation related publications. • Monitored news sources, mainly Jessamine Journal and Herald Leader newspapers for relevant Transportation Planning information. • Attended a demonstration of MetroQuest website public outreach software tool. • Attended focus group at Lextran with aging and disabled individuals to discuss transportation needs and gaps. • Attended Minority Business Expo at the Civic Center. Listened, learned and made new potential minority business vendor contacts. • Attended Town Hall meeting, tour and presentations at the new Lexington Senior Citizens Center. • Attended Title VI compliance meeting with various LFUCG departments and CAO to assist with their compliance areas. • Regularly attended 3 Jessamine Planning Committee meetings and regularly reviewed news media, legal ads, and other publications to be aware of land use development in order to positively affect the associated transportation impacts. • Reviewed monthly Lexington Fayette and Jessamine County Comprehensive Plans amendments, development and implementation efforts by regular coordination with Fayette Planning Commission and Jessamine Joint Planning Commissions and officials. • Met with LFUCG Geographic Information System (GIS) staff and communicated regularly throughout the year to communicate and solve technical problems, GIS needs, challenges and uses to increase GIS capabilities for the MPO. • Assisted LFUCG Planning Director with ongoing transportation planning information to communicate at bi-monthly coordination meetings with the University of Kentucky.

1.B 2 PROFESSIONAL STAFF DEVELOPMENT – FY-2017:

Element Purpose: The purpose of this planning element is to seek out the best and most applicable, practical and cost effective training for the MPO Planners. This motivates and empowers the staff with knowledge and resources to perform their responsibilities at a

10 higher level of effectiveness and confidence. Webinars have proven to be a very efficient and cost effective way to receive good and current training for staff.

Products / Efforts of Element 1.2:  The promised products of this element are the selection, attendance, and participation in comprehensive, targeted and effective training and development opportunities. MPO staff can then utilize cutting edge information, best practices and knowledge to carry out the most effective transportation planning process possible in all UPWP elements.

• Attended Lunch and Learn presentation on “Bike Infrastructure Design and Legal Liability” presented by Sprinkle Consulting • Attended webinar: “The First and Last Mile: Partnering with Public Transportation” • Attended webinar: “Measuring Sustainability Outcomes: Easier Said than Done?” • Hosted FHWA Webinar: “Let’s Talk Performance – Safety Target Setting and Coordination” • Three MPO staff and one LFUCG Traffic Engineer attended the 15th Annual National “Tools of the Trade” conference in Charleston S.C. which focused on economical, ready-to-use and practical tools and techniques designed to help in planning and programming multi-modal transportation facilities in small and medium communities. Also discussed were future research and implementation needs. • Attended webinar: “Towards Vision Zero: Tools and Tips for Achieving Target Speeds in Your Community” • Attended training: “Effective Communication and Networking Strategies for Government through Social Media” • Attended training for new LFUCG website content editing • Attended KRS Planning and Zoning training (5 MPO staff attended) • Attended webinar: “The Traffic Impact Study is Dead – Long Live the Transportation Impact Study” • Attended product demonstration of crash data analysis tool • Attended a Livable Communities Solutions Forum • All MPO staff attended mandatory LFUCG “Harassment / Diversity in the Workplace Training” • Attended webinar: “Modernizing Transportation Agencies” • Attended webinar: “Planning Ethics and the Digital World” • Attended webinar: “Implementing Resilience in Transportation – Examples and Lessons Learned”

11 • Attended Kentucky GIS Conference in Covington KY (1 staff) • Attended workshop: “State of Aging” presentation at Lexington Seniors Center • Attended webinar: “Bicycling innovations for small towns and rural communities” • Attended webinar: “Protected Bikeway Design: An ITE Practitioners Guide and Lecture Series”: o Mid-Block Design and Operation o Safety Performance o Maintenance o Intersection Design and Operation • Attended National Bike Summit • Attended ArcGIS Online training • Attended ArcGIS Online Community Analyst Training • Attended the Annual Kentuckians for Better Transportation Conference • Attended webinar: “The next Disruptive Technology: Autonomous Vehicles” • 3 staff attended presentation: “8 to 80” Transportation Design for all People” seminar given by guest speaker Gil Penelosa • Attended webinar: “Kentucky Air Quality Update” • Attended webinar: “The Near Miss Project: Quantifying Cyclist Comfort and Safety” • Attended webinar: “A Road Map for Aging Communities” • Attended social media training session given by LFUCG

Element 1.2 Problems:  With convenient, economic, efficient and informative webinars again making up the bulk of staff development opportunities during FY-2017, there were no significant problems in this element. The MPO continued to take advantage of select quality travel conference and workshop opportunities to provide staff with good developmental and training experiences.

2.16B CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS – FY-2017:

Element Purpose: The Congestion Management Process (CMP), under MAP-21 and now FAST Act is a systematic process that provides information on transportation system performance and alternative strategies to alleviate congestion and enhance the mobility of people and goods. The Lexington Area Congestion Management (CM) program includes the Congestion Management Committee (CMC) that is chaired voluntarily by our KYTC

12 Liaison, with the administrative assistance of the MPO staff. The items listed below describe FY-2017 Congestion Management Process products and work efforts accomplished:

Products of Element 2.1:  Worked on spreadsheets to document monthly and annual congestion levels and trends on our defined Congestion Management Network routes using BlueTOAD system Travel Time Index (TTI) data.  Utilized live and typical Google Traffic maps to document annual and monthly congestion trends at the most congested time-of-day in a week and most congested month in a year for recurring congestion system points or segments such as highly signalized corridors or system bottlenecks.  Utilized same data tools (Google Traffic Maps) to document non-recurring congestion such as incidents, bad weather events or special community events.  Met with Traffic Engineering staff to develop a presentation for the 15th National Tools of the Trade conference. Staff made the presentation in September.  Worked with KYTC, LFUCG Traffic Engineering and AECOM Consultants to develop a small area traffic study to alleviate current and future congestion in the Hamburg commercial area of I-75, Man O War, and Sir Barton Way. Work included 4 meetings, 2 conference calls, numerous emails and phone calls concerning various aspects of the study including travel demand modeling. MPO work culminated in a consultant draft report reviewed and commented on by 2 staff.  Participated in the Beaumont Area Traffic Study Consultant Selection Committee with LFUCG Division of Purchasing. Study was completed and final recommendations developed.  Worked with consultants to schedule and prepare a presentation for the CM Committee of the Beaumont Area Traffic Study  Met with Traffic Engineering staff to review the annual congestion trend BlueTOAD data and prepared data to present the data at the CM committee meetings  Met with UK staff to prepare and schedule an update report for the CM committee regarding Transportation and Traffic data source comparison and analysis.  Worked with LFUCG Traffic Engineering staff on ITS-CMS project coordination.

13 Efforts for Element 2.1:

• Reviewed schedules and deadlines for FY-2017 CMAQ for Congestion Management process coordination. • Conducted 3 inter-staff coordination meetings to discuss CMAQ proposed projects. • Attended CMAQ strategy and coordination meetings with LFUCG Divisions and other representatives including Engineering, Chief Admin Officer, Finance, Jessamine County, Jessamine Schools, Cities of Nicholasville and Wilmore and more in order to develop and finalize and submit all TAP and CMAQ grant applications. • Coordinated, helped to develop, and scheduled August Congestion Management Committee presentations by AECOM Consultants and UK faculty and students. • Reviewed national statistical studies concerning traffic volume and vehicle miles of travel trends. • Contacted consultants to schedule project progress presentations and update reports for the CM committee meetings. • Reviewed FHWA report for nationwide alternative fuel corridors for charging and refueling. • Reviewed MIT reports for reducing traffic congestion with wireless system and using cars as traffic sensors. • Continued participation in Beaumont Area Traffic Study Steering Committee (4 meetings) and public input meetings (3 meetings). Contacted Stantec consultant staff to schedule and prepare project presentations to keep CM committee updated. • Met with LFUCG Long Range staff to schedule and prepare regular update presentations for the CM Committee meeting about “Imagine Lexington” 2018 Comprehensive Plan update process and findings. • Reviewed the Victoria Transport Policy Institute publication titled “Smart Congestion Relief” that addresses comprehensive evaluation of traffic congestion costs and congestion reduction strategies. • Reviewed the traffic volume counts and turning movements of Jefferson Street Bridge preparing to evaluate the impacts on congestion and modal options if the bridge was to be removed. • Reviewed the NHTSA proposed rule “Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards on V2V Communications.” The 90-day public review period was from January 12 to April 12. • Met with Traffic Engineering staff and representatives of INRIX, HERE, and TomTom about proposals to supply traffic and congestion management data. • Attended follow up meeting with INRIX company about supplying traffic and congestion management data.

14 • Reviewed research article “Make Housing Affordable and Cut Road Congestion All at Once? Here’s Why.” • MPO held coordination meetings with LFUCG Traffic Engineering and KYTC Liaison to work out latest federal requirements for ITS/CMS program. • Reviewed research article: “How ride-sharing can improve traffic, save money, and help the environment.” • Reviewed research article: “Smart Congestion Relief” – Comprehensive Evaluation of Traffic Congestion Costs and Congestion Reduction Strategies.” • Reviewed research article: “21 Strategies to Solve Congestion.” • Reviewed research article: “2017’s Best & Worst Cities to Drive In.”

Element 2.1 Problems:  No significant problems or delays in delivering the products of this UPWP element during FY-2017.

2.7B 1 AIR QUALITY PLANNING – FY-2017:

Element Purpose: The purpose of this element is to complete planning work that will assist with improving and maintaining better air quality by complying with the Federal “Clean Air Act” requirements as they apply to mobile sources in the Lexington Area.

Products of Element 2.3:  Conducted daily air quality index forecasts using ozone and PM2.5 models and posted 4- day forecast results to the MPO website daily.  Completed 2 MPO/LFUCG Bike-Ped related CMAQ program applications.  Prepared and/or assisted in preparing CMAQ grant applications for several sidewalk and trails projects within Fayette and Jessamine County.  Received final air quality monitor readings of 2016 and recorded into spreadsheets to compare forecast readings with actual readings.  Received initial FY-2017 air quality monitor readings and comparing them to forecasted levels.  Worked with MPO committees and LFUCG agencies to discuss, guide, develop, and

15 prioritize CMAQ projects  Prepared air quality monitoring spreadsheets for final 2017 forecast season  MPO staff met to begin cross training for staff Air Quality Index forecasting and reporting

Efforts for Element 2.3: • Monitored all air quality issues through daily correspondence and other methods. • Contacted and coordinated with project sponsors concerning opening the CMAQ grant application cycle.

Element 2.3 Problems:  The MPO lost the responsible staff member to retirement that worked in Air Quality Planning in the second quarter and other staff had to learn and pick up these responsibilities. Also, requesting air quality monitor readings from the KYDAQ can take several months to quality assure. This can slow the air quality forecasting process significantly

2.2 TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE – FY-2017:

Element Purpose: The purpose of the Transportation Plan Update element is to document and reflect the goals, objectives, visions, and critical transportation investment decisions, policies, strategies, and priorities for the Lexington Area MPO. It is a framework from which all Federal requirements for a comprehensive, coordinated, and continuous process are met and from which transportation projects and programs can be implemented. The following covers specific work accomplished towards development, maintenance and implementation of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP).

Products of Element 2.2:  Prepared Amendment #2 to reconcile the MTP to the new TIP and State Highway Plan.  Issued and advertised a 15-day public review period for MTP Amendment.  Presented MTP Amendment #2 to the Transportation Policy Committee for approval 8/24  Updated the Unscheduled Needs List (UNL) to include those projects identified in the I-75 / Man O War / Hamburg Small Area Congestion study  Reviewed and made revisions to PIF information in preparation for the Statewide PIF prioritization study. Met with District 7 officials regarding the process and coordination efforts

16  Checked and made final revisions and verification to the KYTC functional class revision from initial phase of FC update/revision work. Endorsed final version and submitted to KYTC.  Coordinated with Fayette and Jessamine County Engineering, District 7, and Fayette Traffic Engineering to review all the sponsored projects Project Information Form (PIF) data; created, corrected, and completed PIF forms as necessary for sponsorship within the KYTC SHIFT process  Worked with KYTC District 7 to develop a coordinated list of “sponsored” projects to present to MPO Committees.  Prepared and presented information and materials to TTCC and then TPC. TPC approved 22 project sponsorships for the SHIFT statewide transportation plan process.  Developed criteria for selecting projects for which the MPO will place additional emphasis on (or assign additional points to) in the statewide SHIFT process for TPC approval.  Met with Long Range Planning staff to discuss review and provide comments on the draft Goals and Objectives.  Attended an MPO, Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Commissioner meeting to discuss strategies and possible project candidates/priorities for a potential federal infrastructure stimulus initiative. Developed a list of potential large infrastructure type projects from the existing MTP and TIP.  Continued on-going work to implement the statewide SHIFT program and completed project data review and verification.  Prepared and submitted a presentation on the MTP to LFUCG Council and CAO for review and agenda inclusion. Transportation projects and their priority were the main desire and emphasis of the presentation. Presentation was given in December

Efforts for Element 2.2: • Provided planning support for development and implementation of plans, studies, and projects including: LFUCG Comprehensive Plan Update and Newtown Pike Extension Project coordination • Staff familiarized and continued to learn to run the travel demand model for upcoming planning updates • Provided support for the development and implementation of plans, studies, and projects including the LFUCG Comprehensive Planning • Participated and provided technical assistance and/or input into various important on-going planning studies, plan implementation, and projects (technical & public meetings) that include those listed below: o UK master planning and implementation efforts (including Rose Street closure)

17 o Jessamine County US-68 / KY-29 “Y” intersection improvement project o Versailles Road (US-60) Corridor Improvements Alternative Analysis Study o Newtown Pike Extension plans and Small Area Plans o The Jessamine County Transportation Task Force Committee initiatives o Fayette County Infill and Redevelopment plans and implementation o The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Downtown planning efforts o Community Wide Congestion Management Study implementation o Man o’ War Boulevard Traffic/Congestion Management study and implementation o Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Implementation o I-75 – Man O War – Hamburg Small Area Study o Beaumont Area Traffic Study o Transit Facilities Inventory Analysis o Town Branch Commons Urban Bike and Pedestrian Pathway Design Team

Element 2.2 Problems:  The MPO lost its travel demand modeler to retirement in the second quarter and have been slowly working to re-build TDM capability.

3.19B LANDUSE / TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS - FY-2017:

Element Purpose: The purpose of this element is to provide transportation planning guidance and expertise to the Comprehensive Land Use Planning process, proposed zone changes for new development, zoning ordinance text amendments, development plan review, and small area planning. This element will assist in the development of long and short term development plans and asses, identify, and hopefully lead to implementation of associated transportation needs. The MPO also provides community decision-making bodies and individuals with transportation impact information for private and public development proposals. This work effort results in better informed decisions to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of people and goods upon the existing and future transportation systems in both counties of the MPO area.

Products of Element 3.1:

18  Provided traffic counts to all requesting parties – two to three weekly on the average throughout FY-2017.  Assisted Transportation Engineers in the development of Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) for zone change and Board of Adjustment (BOA) applications – Three to four monthly on the average each quarter.  Continued to provide assistance on 7 previously filed TIS and reviewed 9 new TIS studies  Provided assistance and comments to LFUCG as part of the LFUCG Corridors Commission.  Attended 2 LFUCG Planning Commission meetings and provided comment, answer questions, and provide support for transportation aspects of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for goals and objectives and corridor development

EffortsE for Element 3.1 • Attended 9 zone change Planning Commission meetings and presented 9 proposed zone change development Traffic Impact Studies • Three staff regularly reviewed all monthly submittals of Zoning and Subdivision Plans and gave comments for traffic, transit, bike/ped and impacts and participated in all Zone Change Review, Technical Zoning, and Subdivision Committee Planning meetings. • Coordinated regularly with several land developers and their representatives for various developments to interpret, guide and decide on best methods to meet traffic impact study ordinance requirements and review. • Attended 4 meetings, several email discussions, 2 phone discussions with transportation engineering consultants regarding UK proposed closure of Rose Street. • Attended 3 meetings concerning traffic impact analysis for a proposed regional sports complex on Versailles Rd. (US-60) close to New Circle Road (KY-4). • Held 1 coordination meeting with new MPO Senior Planner regarding previous Board of Adjustment duties transition. • Assisted Zoning Compliance Section with transportation related issues on 6 development proposal for conditional use. • Met with Neighborhood Association President regarding traffic impact analysis for the “Penninsula” development zone change. Presented the TIS analysis and review to and answered questions of the Planning Commission at this zone change hearing. • Participated in and gave transportation planning assistance for Southland Drive corridor meeting. • MPO staff participated by helping to facilitate several community meetings and assisted with reviewing, categorizing and summarizing public input comments received for the Comprehensive Plan update.

19 • Participated in Fourth Street and Jefferson Street Planning meeting.

Element 3.1 Problems:

U  No significant problems or delays in delivery of the products or work efforts of this UPWP element during FY-2017. Zone change applications and their traffic impact studies have continued to increase steadily in line with a slow but steady U.S. and local economic recovery.

3.210B MULTI MODAL / TRANS. ENHANCEMENT PLANNING - FY-2017:

Element Purpose: The purpose of this planning element is to promote, enhance, and develop a multimodal, integrated, and balanced transportation system that provide alternatives and opportunities for safe, efficient, and healthy mobility and quality of life enhancement. This is achieved by on-going planning work to develop a more “complete street”, efficient and safe transportation systems that serve non-motorized and motorized mobility at a high level of service. Another purpose of this element is to plan for an aesthetically pleasing, environmentally sound, and context sensitive transportation system. Finally, this element supports planning that develops safe and efficient movement of people and goods and their transfer from one mode to another within the overall transportation system.

Products - Bike/Pedestrian 3.2:  Responded to 323 citizen and agency requests for information on bike and pedestrian issues  Compiled 12 months of data from Cycle Tracks smart phone application  Compiled 12 months of Metro Count data from the permanent counters on Arboretum Woods and Legacy Trail  Attended 34 meetings with Streets and Roads, ATS, and Traffic Engineering to develop bike lane markings and striping plans as part of repaving maintenance. Prepared plans for restriping of 2 corridors  Reviewed and prepared comments on 186 development plans for inclusion of bike and

20 pedestrian facilities and circulation  Corresponded on 60 plans approved by the Planning Commission for compliance with conditional signoff requirements for approval  Met with various government entities to discuss developing the Bicycle Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) and a process for the plan update.  Drafted and sought comment on the BPMP RFP for qualified consultants,  Advertised the BMPM RFP and completed the selection committee process  Prepared contract for the selected BPMP consulting team  Held kick-off meeting for with ALTA Company consulting team for the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) update  Gathered various data sources and updated GIS layers to provide to the consulting team for the BPMP. Completed field work with the team.  Scheduled and attended first Steering Committee meeting for the BPMP  Launched a website and initiated a community survey to gather public input for the BPMP.  Held a public meeting open house to gather public input for the BPMP update.  Conducted input meetings for the BPMP with five stakeholder groups including NOLI CDC, Jessamine County officials, the Community Land Trust and the Commission for People with Disabilities.  Presented update on the status of the BPMP to the Planning Commission.  Reviewed and produced comments on Hiltonia Park permanent one-way operation request  Reviewed and produced comments on Nicholasville Jessamine County Bicycle Pedestrian Schools Connectivity Study (NJCBPSCS) executive summary for the consultant  Produced requested written response to Bluegrass Cycling Club (BCC) about recent cycling practices observed by property owners on Mt Horeb Pike  Built materials for the upcoming bike rodeo for educating youth cyclists (age 5-10) about traffic safety.  Conducted successful bike rodeo as part of the Wonderland Ride to benefit the E-7 Kids Café project. Trained youth on how to properly use hand signals and obey traffic signs in a closed simulated road course  Produced and gave presentation on trail projects and multimodal progress in Fayette and Jessamine Counties (the MPO area) at the Bluegrass Trails and Greenways Summit  Contiuned to developed experimental work on “bike box” implementation and locations  Worked with LexPark to produce a plan to select bike rack styles and locations in and around their garages and other parking locations in Lexington  Continued to work to develop capability to conduct multimodal counts using the Placemeter system

21  Worked with LFUCG Engineering to develop methodology and criteria to identify, prioritize and select sidewalk projects for local and grant funding sources  Presented on “Public Health and the Built Environment” at the Community Health Action Team Institute  Conducted 2 meetings with Lexpark and Visit Lex and prepared an outline for a public and private funding partnership for a 2 year bike share pilot project  Gave presentation to the League of Cities regarding the types of bicycle facilities and the future of active transportation  Conducted field walk around Council District 3 and held several meetings with Council Member Jake Gibbs to determine best locations for bike racks  Worked on various intersections for safety design projects and bike facilities maintenance projects funded by LFUCG 2016 MAP funds  Met with Mayor’s office representatives to discuss route options for the “Life is a Cycle” bike ride event  Held conference call with “My City Bikes” company to discuss “My Life is a Cycle 31 rides in 31 Cities” event and Lexington’s participation. Prepared routes and submitted marketing media requests for event. Participated as a ride organizer and leader for the event and gave interview for WUKY for the “Life is a Cycle” bike ride and National bike month events  Developed conceptual separated bike facility plan and turning movements for the Town Branch Commons design team to evaluate  Worked with GIS officials to evaluate bike and pedestrian collision data for the last five years  Developed and gave 3 presentations about transportation planning (bike and ped) to the Lexington Montessori School students  Reviewed and paid invoices for bike lane striping and signage projects  Worked with Downtown Lexington Corporation to organize, develop and host the Bike Lexington Family Fun Ride including several organizational meetings.  Developed the “Lexington Bike Challenge” using the “Love to Ride” online platform  Developed locations for two bike fixing stations working with Sheller’s Schwinn bike shop officials  After coordination with UK, developed plan for Cooper Drive for bike lane improvements from Sports Center Drive to edge of campus  Developed and gave bike safety presentation at “Pedal for a Purpose” event and plugged all events taking place during National Bike Month  Reviewed and submitted sidewalk data corrections to KYTC for state routes in Fayette and Jessamine Counties  Met with LFUCG Public Information Office to begin work on traffic education videos

22  Met with Lexington Community Health Partnership (Lex-Chip) sub-committee LexBeWell to assist with the development of an inventory of community resources and activities to support better food choices, improved nutrition, and increased physical activity  Detailed and mapped issues brought forward by the Bluegrass Cycling Club regarding signal timing, trail safety and maintenance on the US-68 trail  Two MPO staff reviewed and provided comments on proposed draft pedestrian ordinance

Efforts - Bike/Pedestrian 3.2: • Met with Council Member (CM) Bill Farmer to discuss time line for Chinoe/Greentree striping improvements and the appropriate time for mailing letters to residences along the corridor • Met with Mr Ron Turner (citizen) to discuss the Chinoe Road striping plans • Prepared and presented Chinoe Bike Lane plans at a public meeting • Worked along with LFUCG Traffic Engineering to reduce the number of signs associated with bike improvements along the Chinoe corridor at the request of Council Member Farmer • Held several meetings with LFUCG Engineering, Mayors Office and CM Farmer concerning the Alumni Drive separated bike lane project. • Attended a meeting for the Alumni bike lane project to work with University of Kentucky (UK) to develop and produce performance measure targets and wayfinding signage. • Worked with UK during their annual “Pedalpalooza” cycling education event for new incoming students at UK • Attended a Scott County Fiscal Court meeting to support the regional connectivity of the Legacy Trail • Attended progress meeting for the Euclid Avenue Streetscape Project • Consulted with Lextran on charging station improvements to separate traffic from the station and limit negative effects to bike travel and bike lane • Met with UK and assisted with the annual campus bike counts • Met with Clear Channel Radio representatives to discuss participating in the “Bikes for the Bluegrass” event in November • Met with 21-C Hotel officials to discuss increasing bike parking around hotel • Met with Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to discuss data collection efforts on Vine Street • Met with contractor consultant to discuss additional lane closures on Main and Vine Streets for the Center Point construction project • Met with Brett O’Neil of KAWC to discuss bike and ped issues of the proposed Penninsula development • Attended 3 Town Branch Commons (TBC) project Technical Meeting as bike and pedestrian

23 planning professional and attended TBC Project public meeting • Reviewed and participated on the selection committee for the “Corridor Beautification Projects” • Attended progress meeting for the Euclid Avenue Streetscape project • Attended 2 meetings of the Paris Pike Corridor Commission to discuss possible bike and pedestrian improvements and a bike trail along the corridor • Met with Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Traffic Engineering to evaluate Bosche Analytics multi-modal traffic cameras for counting technologies • Met with Council Member Jake Gibbs to discuss bike routes connectivity, the BPMP progress and issues, and best bike rack design for his district • Met with UK Landscape Architecture students to inform the Southland Drive re-design project • Met with Visit Lex and Zagster to discuss next steps for potential bike share public private partnership. Continued discussions and planning for this initiative throughout FY-2017 • Met with Phillip Hanrahan and Andrea Pompei to discuss regional connections from Fayette County to Paris along the Paris Pike corridor • Met with DDA to discuss possible overlaps for the “Parking Lot Diaries” project • Worked with other LFUCG Planning Sections to develop an education and outreach project for a mock zone change for local high school students during their spring break • Participated as a panelist for the 2017 Citizens Planning Academy Panel Discussion “Planning for Sustainable Growth” • Made noon TV appearance at the request of Lex 18 to promote Bike Month activities • Worked with VisitLex consulting team on a phone interview to discuss the impacts of bicycling and walkability on tourism in Fayette County • Gave bike safety presentation on Lexington Community Radio • Participated in “Ride of Silence in remembrance of cyclist killed on Fayette County roads • Interviewed with Sherelle Roberts at the Public Safety Operations Center on vehicular cycling safety • Met with Social Cycling Lexington to give input on forming a bicycle advocacy group for Lexington

Products - Freight 3.2:  Coordinated with KYTC and KIPDA MPO concerning the Critical Urban Freight Network Corridors designation, in order to designate 18.581 linear miles as CUFC in Fayette and Jessamine Counties  Worked to compile commercial vehicle crash data from 2010 to 2015 for the MPO area

24 including development of a map to depict these locations / patterns / trends

Efforts – Freight 3.2: • Reviewed traffic volume data and truck percentages on the critical freight network

Products - Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) 3.2:  Met with Jessamine County and Nicholasville officials to discuss Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant funding for projects on the KY-29/39 corridor. Then produced and gave a presentations to the Nicholasville City Council, the Nicholasville City Commission, the Jessamine Fiscal Court Magistrates, and the Jessamine County School Board in order to get a resolutions and commitments for shared grant match funding for selected TAP projects  Provided technical assistance to Jessamine County local public agency project sponsors for the submittal of two TAP projects  Prepared and/or assisted in preparing TAP applications for several sidewalk and trail projects within Fayette County  Submitted requested list to KYTC of potential sidewalk and trail projects that could be ready to move forward quickly should additional TAP funding be made available

Efforts - Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) 3.2: • Continued coordination with KYTC, LFUCG and City of Nicholasville to begin 12 new sidewalk and trail design projects that were awarded TAP funding in Fayette and Jessamine Counties • Continued to monitor status and progress of all TAP projects with the MPO area • Notified, contacted and provided program information to project sponsors concerning opening of the TAP application cycle • Worked to resolve and answer inquiries regarding potential TAP funding lapses

Element 3.2 Problems:  No significant problems or delays in delivery of the products or work efforts of this UPWP element during FY-2017

3.311 TRANSIT IMPACT ANALYSIS - FY-2017:

Element Purpose:

hT he purpose of this planning element is to provide technical planning support and transportation planning guidance to the Lexington Transit Authority (Lextran) and paratransit agencies including WHEELS, FTSB, BGCA and other transit service providers and decision makers. This effort will help to enhance, encourage and support the use, efficiency, and systems interconnectivity of public transit within the MPO area. The MPO will assist in the development and implementation of public transportation planning and strategies; application for and acquisition of various funding for public transportation/transit projects and studies; and assist with the implementation of transit plans, programs and projects. This work will help achieve many of the key goals and objective of the MPO such as better air quality, congestion mitigation, and more mobility choices to those with disabilities, lower incomes, the elderly and all people in our area.

Products of Element 3.3:  Met with LexArts Agency financial administrator to finalize accounts for Art In Motion after several projects were completed  Worked with Lextran, LFUCG GIS staff to craft a bus inventory program to implement a comprehensive inventory of all Lextran bus route facilities  Developed and tested online GIS-based bus facilities inventory approach.  Met with Lextran, KYTC, and LFUCG staff to finalize MOA for bus facilities inventory project.  Established VIA Creative organization, a new unique group that will promote and leverage community support to build bus shelters, benches and bike facilities through public private partnerships  Held first official meeting of VIA Creative organization to establish goals and objectives  Met with VIA Creative to establish a budget and secure resources to build bus shelters in 2017. Continued to work on budget throughout FY-2017  Installed new art in Bluegrass stop on Newtown Pike with the Via Creative group  Coordinated design and placement for transit shelter for the Winburn Drive at the Community Action Center  Assisted to acquire $10,000 Corridors Commission grant for Windburn Drive bus shelter  Assisted Federated Transit Services of the Bluegrass (FTSB) to finalize expansion of contract area. As Board Chair, helped to complete and approve contracts with Boone,

26 Campbell, and Kenton counties

Efforts of Element 3.3: • Attended 3 meetings with Art In Motion Board of Directors to plan for future multimodal art advocacy group projects • Attended final meeting with Art In Motion and officially dissolved group having met all previous obligations • Met with UK Professor to discuss plans for a bus stop concept that made finals of a grant award contest • Worked with Council Member Shevawn Akers office to address bus shelter issues of social behavioral nature at a new stop located on Georgetown Rd. and Lima Dr. • Served as judge for design competition among UK Architecture students for transit facilities on Southland Drive corridor • Attended 12 VIA Creative meeting and elected as Board Co-Chair • Met with Lextran GM to discuss possible ordinance adjustments to address transit drop-off areas in commercial developments • Investigated opportunity for bus shelter at Harrodsburg Road and Corporate Drive with public private partnership resources • Attended all bi-monthly and annual FTSB Board meeting as Chairman • Staff participated in route test rides for new electric buses before put in service • Met with Lextran electric bus drivers and Proterra Company representative to learn about the electric buses and charging stations operations • Attended Lextran public meeting concerning deployment of future technology • Conducted 3 meetings with the Lexington Living Arts and Sciences Center (LASC) Administrators and Lextran officials to discuss feasibility of bus shelter on LASC property • Several MPO and Planning staff met with Lextran officials to discuss long range plans for Lextran and how the Comprehensive Plan update might better address those concepts and needs

Element 3.3 Problems:  Locating funds to improve public infrastructure to support transit usage in Lexington continues to be a challenge

3.412B MOBILITY COORDINATION - FY-2017:

Element Purpose: The purpose of this planning element is to serve as a central contact for all inquiries concerning transportation service providers in the MPO area. The Mobility office coordinates with and provides information, education, outreach, promotion and marketing regarding all modes of transportation and transportation services within the MPO area, including transit, paratransit, ride-matching, vanpooling, biking, and pedestrian. Main goals of the Mobility Office are to reduce single occupancy vehicle usage, promote alternative modes of transportation, and provide better mobility to the community. This work helps to reduce traffic congestion, reduce parking demand, improve air quality, conserve energy, protect the environment, improve community health, and improve the quality of life through enhanced mobility.

Products of Element 3.4:

 Renewed contract for the Fy-2016-2017 mobility marketing campaign  Launched spring/summer marketing campaign including updates to website, TV and social media to promote both the MPO website and “Move it People” site. See additional statistics in 1.1.section  Posted to Move it People Facebook page several times per week throughout the fiscal year. . First Quarter: The page grew by 6 likes to 2,785. The page has 89 engaged users and reached 4,193 users in the first quarter. The decrease in activity reflected the lag in marketing efforts during the contract renewal process . Second Quarter: The page grew by 18 likes to 2,803. The page had 323 engaged users and reached 4,503 unique users in the second quarter. . Third Quarter: The page grew by 12 likes to 2,429 likes; had 1,613 engaged users and reached 95,688 users in the third quarter (active campaign time period) . Fourth Quarter: The page grew by 350 likes to 2,779; had 1,457 engaged users and reached 76,375 users in the fourth quarter (active campaign time period).  Processed quarterly reimbursement request including FY-2016-17 in-kind match documentation  Assisted in drafting an RFP for the bicycle and pedestrian safety marketing materials for the LFUCG pedestrian safety campaign

28  Submitted and was awarded Paula Nye Memorial grant for FY2016-17 from KYTC for additional funds for the bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign  Produced and submitted close out report for FY-2015-2016 Paula Nye grant funds for bike and pedestrian safety  Developed a “Ride” page on www.moveitpeople.com to provide centralized public information regarding regional ridesharing, transit, paratransit, and medical based transportation options  Implemented a supplemental marketing strategy for Bike Month and BPMP update

Efforts of Element 3.4: • Reviewed proposals and participated in the selection committee for the bicycle and pedestrian safety marketing materials for LFUCG pedestrian safety campaign • Met with marketing consultants to discuss outreach strategies for Bike Month and BPMP update • Met with stakeholders of Livable Lexington and Commission for People with Disabilities on several occasions to discuss transportation needs and concerns.

Element 3.4 Problems:  No significant problems or delays in delivery of the products or work efforts of this UPWP element during FY-2017.

3.513B PROJECT FORECASTING - FY-2017:

Element Purpose: The purpose of this planning element is to provide the KYTC, LFUCG, FHWA, FTA and other key stakeholders and their professional project consultants with base year and future year traffic forecast information. This information comes from the MPO’s Travel Demand Model and is essential for planning studies; transportation improvement project design alternatives, project prioritization and long range planning and investment decisions within the MPO area. The MPO works with KYTC and FHWA partners to acquire resources to maintain update and enhance the MPO’s travel demand modeling capability.

Products of Element 3.5:  Made backup files of all model files on LFUCG drives and disks for secure backup system  Worked on checking and making corrections to TAZ socioeconomic data.  Responded to citizen/agency requests for forecasted number of trips on Liberty Road, Newtown Pike, Citation Boulevard, I-75 Connector project, Midland Avenue (for Town Branch Commons mixed-use trail project), and Sanibel Drive.  Received different years TDM scenarios from KYTC and made several test runs on each forecasted year.  After running the model for various forecast years, the forecasted trips were provided to consultants for I-75 and Eastern Bypass projects.  Completed model runs for the I-I75 / MOW Traffic Study. Analyzed existing TDM TAZ socioeconomic data in the study area and worked with KYTC to update data in order adequately reflect new development in order to solve low forecasted traffic assignments.  Made runs with travel demand model and developed a report that showed year 2020 and 2040 link assignments for the area of Brannon Road East Connection project and compared to existing counts at the request of the Jessamine County Transportation Task Force.

U Efforts of Element 3.5: • Reviewed and analyzed the socio-economic model data for 51 UNL projects • Reviewed documentation and coordinated with KYTC Planning staff to maintain and build travel demand modeling capability • Staff continued efforts to familiarize and learn to run the TDM for upcoming transportation planning work • Reviewed upcoming Caliper Corporation modeling training opportunities

Element 3.5 Problems:  No significant problems or delays in delivery of the products or work efforts of this UPWP element during FY-2016.

30 4.114B PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION - FY-2017:

Element Purpose: The purpose of this planning element is to provide management, coordination, resources, guidance, and support for transportation planning personnel and activities to meet the needs, demands, goals, objectives, and requirements to achieve an effective 3-C MPO transportation planning process. In addition to the many items listed in the other elements that contain intrinsic program administration work, the following specific administration work items were completed in FY-2015. This element will naturally have some overlap with other elements with the involvement of management and administrative staff to oversee the on-going MPO process.

Products of Element 4.1:  Committee meeting packets, agendas, minutes, and other necessary materials were prepared and distributed for the following Transportation Planning/MPO meetings held during FY-2017:

• Transportation Technical Coordinating Committee (TTCC) – met 8 times in July, October, November, January, February, March, May, and June • Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) – met each month • Congestion Management Committee (CMC) – met 5 times in August, October, December, February, April, and June. • Transportation Policy Committee (TPC) – Met 6 times: August, October (in Jessamine County), January, February, April, and June • MPO/KYTC Transportation Project Coordination Team Meetings – met bi-monthly during FY-2016-17 • Air Quality Advisory Committee (AQAC) – met in April and then merged/combined with the Congestion Management Committee  Completed all LFUCG required monthly reports for LFUCG Planning Commission reports.  Completed and submitted all four required quarterly reports to the KYTC for FY-2017  Reviewed, corrected if necessary, approved and submitted all weekly employee timesheets for payroll processing within the PeopleSoft system.  Processed 24 PeopleSoft system requisitions for purchase of needed supplies, equipment, and services.  Reviewed and corrected if necessary, several submitted mileage reimbursement forms for processing.  Completed all LFUCG required annual employee performance reviews for each

31 LFUCG/MPO employee using Position Analysis Questionnaire (or PAQs) tool required by LFUCG HR. Deadline was 7/29/16  Developed and presented long-term service awards to 2 MPO employees  Processed and compiled Division of Planning review and comment of 3 street closure and LFUCG right-of-way acceptance requests (included Evans Street and Willow Glenn)  Made a transportation planning presentation to orient a new LFUCG Board of Adjustment Member as required by KRS law and LFUCG Division of Planning

Efforts of Element 4.1: • Attended weekly mandatory Planning Division Director coordination meetings. • Had several daily and weekly brief administrative meetings and discussions in-person and by email with Division of Planning Director and Administrative Assistant regarding various administrative and day-to-day operational issues • Met with Planning Director on MPO studies, efforts, projects including bike, pedestrian, plan development, road rehab projects, and many others • Held weekly MPO staff meetings and developed correspondence to keep all MPO team members and work efforts informed, coordinated and up-to-date • Held several scheduled and impromptu meetings and continued discussions with KYTC Planning MPO Liaison regarding improvements in MPO staff quarterly reporting. • MPO Manager acted in the capacity of Kentucky MPO Council Chairman to coordinate statewide MPO activities with KYTC, FHWA, FTA, and assist other Kentucky MPOs with various issues and tasks (several phone discussions and multiple emails regarding various topics of MPO funding, budgets, conferences, projects, etc.) • Attended 8/30 LFUCG Council Work Session to answer question about LFUCG CMAQ and TAP project submittals • Checked and monitored MPO expenditures and accounting (mostly MPO staff time charging) weekly in coordination with LFUCG Grants Coordinators • Attended 2 Planning Division meetings to work out coordination for Divisional phone coverage • Held 3 brainstorming session meetings to discuss and determine the most efficient and desired organizational structure to pursue in the near future given the two current vacant positions. A summary report was drafted, completed, and submitted to the Planning Director as required • Met with U of K School of Architecture Professors at their request to discuss the Scott Street Connector project and their possible future relocation of their facility to this corridor

32 • Met with new LFUCG MPO Grants Director and Planning Director to introduce and discuss ways to coordinate, support, and streamline our grants process for better administration going forward • Met with new MPO Grants Coordinator and KYTC Liaison to help inform, orient, and coordinate a smooth transition for the complicated MPO grants administration process • Attended Fayette Urban County Council meeting and answered questions regarding first reading of two vacant MPO positions • Met with Council Member James Brown to discuss strategies to develop a complete street improvement project within the MPO process for North Limestone corrido inside New Circle

Element 4.1 Problems:  The MPO lost two Senior Planners on September 30th of FY-2017. Remaining staff has had to prioritize, pick up and fill in at the cost of loss productivity in most all elements. It is clear that the overall capacity has suffered. In the fourth quarter of FY-2017, the MPO began to work with the LFUCG to fill these two needed positions. It is anticipated that they will be filled in FY-2018.

4.215B TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - FY-2017:

Element Purpose: TheU purpose of this transportation planning element is to develop and maintain the regional, financially balanced, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This implementation document is a listing of investments that that are consistent with adopted plans, goals, objectives, priorities, and the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. All federally funded projects are required to be listed within the TIP. The TIP is modified or amended as necessary (by the Transportation Policy Committee) and is completely updated every 4 years.

Products of Element 4.2:  Completed TIP tables based on the State Highway Plan approved by the KY Legislature  Completed draft FY-2017-2020 TIP and initiated a 30-day public review period  Presented the updated TIP to the TPC and acquired approval. The new TIP was then distributed to all federal and state transportation planning partners

33  Completed TIP Modification #1& Modification # 2  Completed and submitted the FY-2016 Annual Federal Obligations Report to KYTC  Compiled and filed copies of all KYTC STIP actions including state and federal program management and authorization forms  Worked to identify SLX supplemental funding for the KYTC Richmond Road / Fontaine Road Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) project

Efforts of Element 4.2: • Met with KYTC MPO Liaison to discuss draft TIP development issues and strategies • Monitored TIP program projects for needed adjustments

Element 4.2 Problems:  No significant problems or delays in delivering the products of this element during FY-2017

4.316B UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM (UPWP) - FY-2017:

Element Purpose:

TheU purpose of this planning element is to provide a guiding document that outlines staffing, responsibilities, timelines, costs, funding sources, methodology, and all other aspects of the work to be completed during the coming fiscal year. Detailed explanation of the purposes, goals, objectives and the action steps to achieve these are documented in this “work program” to meet all transportation planning process requirements.

Products of Element 4.3:  Completed and submitted the final FY-2016 Performance and Expenditure Report to the current email routing list  Developed update the many MPO planning elements for the Draft FY-2018 UPWP  Submitted final draft FY-2018 UPWP to all reviewers on 4/28  Addressed comments as received from various stakeholder reviewing partners to develop draft of FY-2018 UPWP  Presented final draft FY-2018 UPWP at the Transportation Policy Committee meeting and received approval

Efforts of Element 4.3: • Weekly review of FY-2017 UPWP expenditures report from LFUCG Grants • Held daily to weekly communications with all MPO staff on FY-2017 activities including project/program implementation, reporting, and accounting

Element 4.3 Problems:  No significant problems or delays in delivering the products of this element

FY17B -2017 PERFORMANCE & EXPENDITURE BY UPWP ELEMENT:

See financial report below

*Note: Fiscal year 2017 was another exercise in transition and adaptability with changing federal emphasis areas of FAST Act and ever challenging demands and responsibilities directed from within the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government and KYTC.

The MPO relies upon the LFUCG Division of Community Development (CD) for all financial/accounting, grants management services. CD continued to maintain the previous manual accounting system as backup while implementing the PeopleSoft system during FY-2017. Budgets by element are estimated by the MPO within the UPWP based upon perceived upcoming needs, past trends, current legislation emphasis areas, and other factors. MPO staff charges their weekly work hours to the most appropriate UPWP Element. By nature, UPWP elements are very interrelated; therefore, any given work time could be charged legitimately to two or more UPWP elements in many cases. Staff continues regular meetings to discuss the most appropriate charging of time for various planning tasks to specific UPWP elements to avoid redundancy and for better consistency, accounting and reporting accuracy. Staff also assigns a PeopleSoft “combination code” associated with the selected UPWP Element they charge to that draws from the proper PeopleSoft account for the FHWA, FTA, or SLX/STP (or Mobility, Air Quality, Congestion Management, and Bike/Pedestrian) programs.

The LFUCG Division of Community Development (CD) continued to provide MPO staff bi-monthly accounting reports to help staff monitor and administer the MPO process. This has helped greatly with MPO awareness. CD makes budget amendment decisions when necessary and according to their current policies and to account for differences between budget and expenditures. The MPO, CD, and other LFUCG agencies associated with PeopleSoft implementation will continue to work toward a full deployment of the PeopleSoft Grants Module capable of up-to-date UPWP monitoring, accounting, and reporting. In FY-2017, the MPO utilized a total of approximately 91.69% of the total budgeted amounts, even with two staff retiring for a significant portion of the fiscal year (see tables below)

LEXINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION(MPO) ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT for FY 2017 (July 1st, 2016 through June 30th, 2017) FY 2017 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM – LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT: SLX FUNDS

SLX UPWP UPWP 2017 – CONGESTION MANAGEMENT / AIR_QUAL_2017 UPWP 2017 – MOBILITY 2017 UPWP 2017 – BIKE_PED_2017 FUNDS Element # Qtr 1 Total Qtr 2 Total Qtr 3 Total Qtr 4 Total Qtr 1 Total Qtr 2 Total Qtr 3 Total Qtr 4 Total Qtr 1 Total Qtr 2 Total Qtr 3 Total Qtr 4 Total Yearly Total 1.1 1.2 2.1 $2,736.62 $4,919.68 $3,604.05 $45,344.01 $56,604.36 2.1 $20,472.84 $24,396.09 $21,334.84 $14,309.62 $80,513.39 2.2 3.1 3.2 $4,370.28 $7,329.16 $7,330.31 $21,976.31 $41,006.06 3.3 3.4 $2,557.53 $1,562.08 $5,822.32 $83,803.89 $93,745.82 3.5 4.1 4.2 4.3

Totals $23,209.46 $29,315.77 $24,938.89 $59,653.63 $2,557.53 $1,562.08 $5,822.32 $83,803.89 $4,370.28 $7,329.16 $7,330.31 $21,976.31 $271,869.63

Federal $18,567.57 $23,452.62 $19,951.11 $47,722.90 $2,046.03 $1,249.66 $4,657.85 $67,043.10 $3,496.22 $5,863.33 $5,864.25 $17,581.05 $217,495.69 State $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Billed $18,567.57 $23,452.62 $19,951.11 $47,722.90 $2,046.03 $1,249.66 $4,657.85 $67,043.10 $3,496.22 $5,863.33 $5,864.25 $17,581.05 $217,495.69 Local $4,641.89 $5,863.15 $4,987.78 $11,930.73 $511.50 $312.42 $1,164.47 $16,760.79 $874.06 $1,465.83 $1,466.06 $4,395.26 $54,373.94

Totals $23,209.46 $29,315.77 $24,938.89 $59,653.63 $2,557.53 $1,562.08 $5,822.32 $83,803.89 $4,370.28 $7,329.16 $7,330.31 $21,976.31 $271,869.63

37 LEXINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT for FY 2017 (July 1st, 2016 through June 30th, 2017) FY 2017 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT

PL FUNDS SECTION 5303 FUNDS SLX FUNDS Summation UPWP 2017 - FED_HWY_2017 UPWP 2017 - FTA_SECT_2017 UPWP 2017 - SLX GRANTS Expended Grants COMMENTS:* Element Qtr 1 Total Qtr 2 Total Qtr 3 Total Qtr 4 Total Qtr 1 Total Qtr 2 Total Qtr 3 Total Qtr 4 Total Qtr 1 Total Qtr 2 Total Qtr 3 Total Qtr 4 Total Budgeted Yearly Total Percentage

1.1 $ 22,394.16 $ 30,441.62 $ 23,143.76 $ 16,092.38 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 99,319.00 $ 92,071.92 92.70% 1.2 $ 8,416.43 $ 2,618.11 $ 2,670.52 $ 1,901.09 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 40,320.00 $ 15,606.15 38.71% *see comment #1 2.1 $ 8,844.28 $ 11,043.08 $ 11,809.92 $ $ $ $ $ $ 2,736.62 $ 4,919.68 $ 3,604.05 $ 45,344.01 $ 52,168.00 $ 88,301.64 169.26% *see comment #2 2.2 $ 6,653.36 $ 11,764.35 $ 17,916.25 $ $ 147.65 $ 1,864.87 $ 2,052.27 $ 4,011.01 $ $ $ $ $ 95,227.00 $ 44,409.76 46.64% *see comment #3 2.3 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 20,472.84 $ 24,396.09 $ 21,334.84 $ 14,309.62 $ 23,634.00 $ 80,513.39 340.67% *see comment #4 3.1 $ 9,999.40 $ 15,516.77 $ 11,402.43 $ 9,193.18 $ 2,927.44 $ 234.56 $ 2,265.24 $ 1,126.00 $ $ $ $ $ 74,353.00 $ 52,665.02 70.83% 3.2 $ 25,351.93 $ 19,649.54 $ 9,054.07 $ 10,887.07 $ 887.04 $ 1,206.99 $ 698.34 $ 3,761.00 $ 4,370.28 $ 7,329.16 $ 7,330.31 $ 21,976.31 $ 80,884.00 $ 112,502.04 139.09% *see comment #5 3.3 $ $ 576.26 $ 3,304.00 $ 9,026.12 $13,457.96 $ 16,850.72 $ 9,008.91 $ $ $ $ $ 64,660.00 $ 52,223.97 80.77% 3.4 $ 2,280.22 $ 1,519.90 $ 116.21 $ $ $ $ $ $ 2,557.53 $ 1,562.08 $ 5,822.32 $ 83,803.89 $ 137,597.00 $ 97,662.15 70.98% 3.5 $ 6,739.96 $ 8,094.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 33,304.00 $ 14,833.96 44.54% *see comment #6 4.1 $ 34,793.26 $ 38,519.41 $ 30,271.01 $ 35,213.63 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 161,802.00 $ 138,797.31 85.78% 4.2 $ 4,369.35 $ 4,185.41 $ 2,702.72 $ 1,207.70 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 11,888.00 $ 12,465.18 104.86% 4.3 $ 998.34 $ 914.12 $ 2,531.94 $ 872.00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 5,344.00 $ 5,317.14 99.50%

Totals $130,840.69 $144,842.57 $114,922.83 $ 84,393.91 $17,420.09 $ 20,157.14 $ 14,024.76 $ 8,898.01 $ 30,137.27 $ 38,207.01 $ 38,091.52 $ 165,433.83 $ 880,500.00 $ 807,369.63 91.69%

FED $140,672.56 $115,874.05 $ 91,938.27 $ 67,515.12 $13,936.00 $ 16,126.00 $ 11,219.00 $ 7,119.00 $ 24,109.82 $ 30,565.61 $ 30,473.22 $ 132,347.06 $ 704,403.00 $ 645,895.71 91.69% STATE $ 6,542.03 $ 7,242.13 $ 5,746.14 $ 4,219.70 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 23,750.00 $ 23,750.00 100.00% Billed $111,214.59 $123,116.18 $ 97,684.41 $ 71,734.82 $13,936.00 $ 16,126.00 $ 11,219.00 $ 7,119.00 $ 24,109.82 $ 30,565.61 $ 30,473.22 $ 132,347.06 $ 669,645.71 LOCAL $ 19,626.10 $21,726.39 $ 17,238.42 $ 12,659.09 $ 3,484.09 $ 4,031.14 $ 2,805.76 $ 1,779.01 $ 6,027.45 $ 7,641.40 $ 7,618.30 $ 33,086.77 $ 152,347.00 $ 137,723.92 90.40%

Totals $130,840.69 $144,842.57 $114,922.83 $ 84,393.91 $17,420.09 $ 20,157.14 $ 14,024.76 $ 8,898.01 $ 30,137.27 $ 38,207.01 $ 38,091.52 $ 165,433.83 $ 880,500.00 $ 807,369.63 91.69%

38 Comment #1 for Element 1.2 Professional Development - Due to LFUCG Planning Division staff changes, MPO staff vacancies, and overall steady demand on staff, the MPO did not have time to travel to out-of-town training opportunities this cycle; therefore, the staff took full advantage of many online webinars that were very economical if not free. Comment #2 for Element 2.1 Congestion Management – There was great demand put on this element during FY-2017. There were several congestion studies and data monitoring system changes that required a lot of staff time. Comment #3: for Element 2.2 Transportation Plan Update – It was anticipated that more activity would occur in this element to prepare for the next MTP update; however, given the effort put into other elements due to community priorities and unanticipated funding opportunities/activities, this element was put somewhat on hold again this cycle. There were many coordination activities that will inform and be part of the MTP update that will begin in earnest during the next two fiscal years. Comment #4: for Element 2.3 Air Quality Planning – The MPO did not budget enough to this element given the amount of staff work that was charged to it this cycle. Comment #5: for Element 3.2 Multimodal / Trans. Enhancement Planning – There was significant amount of unanticipated activity in this element this cycle largely due to unanticipated funding becoming available through local and federal sources. Comment #6: for Element 3.5 Project Forecasting – There was a staff retirement vacancy for many months that caused this element to be underutilized. Working to rebuild travel demand modeling capability.