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1 NOTICE OF MEETING Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) *************************** 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 28, 2013 Des Moines Area MPO - Burnham Conference Room *************************** TENTATIVE AGENDA The established protocol for minutes of this meeting will be to list all attendees, and with each item on which a vote is conducted in the ordinary course in order to take formal action, those voting nay or abstaining will be identified by name. Any member who is absent from the meeting for any period of time during which a vote of the body is taken, is expected to notify the recording secretary at the conclusion of the meeting so that the absence can be duly noted in the minutes. Roll Call votes will be taken as required by law or upon the request of any member that is approved by the chair, and the vote of each member for or against the proposition, or abstention, will be incorporated in the minutes or recorded on a separate sheet attached to the minutes. 1. Call To Order 2. VOTE: Approval of Agenda 3. VOTE: Approval of Meeting Minutes.....Page 3 Approve the January 21, 2013, meeting minutes. 4. CONSENT and VOTE: January and February 2013 Financial Statements....Page 8 Report on the January and February 2013 Financial Statements; consider approval. 5. REPORT and VOTE: Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Request......Page 21 Report on request from the Iowa Department of Transportation to amend a project in the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program; consider approval. 6. REPORT and VOTE: Draft Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget Page 23 Review of the draft Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget; consider approval. 7. REPORT and VOTE: Executive Director Annual Review......Page 24 Report on the Fiscal Year 2013 MPO Executive Director Annual Review; consider approval. 8. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Passenger Rail Letter of Support...Page 25 Report on a letter supporting the Chicago-Iowa City passenger rail service; consider approval. 9. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Federal Fiscal Year 2017 Surface Transportation Program Project Scores......Page 28 Report on the Federal Fiscal Year 2017 Surface Transportation Program project scores; consider approval. 10. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Project Applications.. Page 29 Report on the Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) applications; consider approval. 11. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment Page 30 Report on the Federal Highway Administration s request to amend the Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan to include the updates to the Planning Area Boundary; consider approval. Altoona Ankeny Bondurant Carlisle Clive Dallas County Des Moines DART Grimes Johnston Mitchellville Norwalk Pleasant Hill Polk City Polk County Urbandale Warren County Waukee West Des Moines Windsor Heights The MPO receives federal funding and may not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, or national origin, according to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of For more information or to obtain a Title VI Complaint form, call

2 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee 12. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Attorney General Opinion Regarding the City of Grimes Bicycle Ordinance.....Page 31 Discussion on potential MPO involvement in the recent opinion of the Iowa Deputy Attorney General that the City of Grimes bicycle ordinance is in conflict with Iowa Code; consider action. 13. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Priority Project Solicitation Process Page 32 Report on the priority projects identified for the Greater Des Moines Partnership s annual trip to Washington, D.C.; consider approval. 14. REPORT: Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program Revision Requests......Page 34 Report on revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program. 15. REPORT: Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Request.. Page 35 Report on a request from the Iowa Department of Transportation to amend a project in the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program. 16. REPORT: Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program Development Schedule.Page 37 Report on the development schedule for the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program. 17. REPORT: Transportation Alternative Program Funding Update Awards...Page 38 Report on potential funding changes stemming from MAP-21 to the Transportation Alternatives Program. 18. REPORT: MAP-21 Performance Measures.....Page 40 Report on newly released information regarding performance measures in MAP REPORT: Draft MPO Performance Measure Report......Page 41 Update on the draft MPO Performance Measure Report document. 20. REPORT: Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Project Update.....Page 42 Update on the status of the Rail Port Grant that the MPO received from the Iowa DOT. 21. REPORT: Draft Passenger Transportation Plan Fiscal Year 2014 Update..Page 44 Report on the 2014 update to the Passenger Transportation Plan, which identifies opportunities to improve transportation for transportation-disadvantaged populations. 22. REPORT: Ames-Des Moines Transit Study...Page 45 Report on a potential transit study along the Ames-Des Moines corridor. 23. REPORT: Certification Review Page 46 Report on the MPO s 2013 FHWA/FTA Certification Review, April 29 - May 1, REPORT: The Tomorrow Plan Update..Page 47 Report on the Tomorrow Plan development. 25. INFORMATION: Transportation Management Association Update Page INFORMATION: Iowa State Patrol Operation Safe Commute......Page Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee 28. Next Meeting Date Thursday, April 18, 2013, 4:00 p.m., MPO Office Burnham Conference Room. 29. Adjournment FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 2

3 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 3 ISSUE: Approval of Meeting Minutes VOTE: Consider approval of the January 17, 2013, MPO Policy Committee meeting minutes. BACKGROUND: The minutes of the January 17, 2013, MPO Policy Committee meeting are enclosed on the following pages. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the January 17, 2013, MPO Policy Committee meeting. STAFF CONTACT: Jennifer Ratcliff, jratcliff@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 3

4 Meeting Minutes Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) 4:00 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 2013 Des Moines Area MPO Conference Room Des Moines, Iowa The MPO held a meeting at 4:00 p.m. on January 17, 2013, in the Des Moines Area MPO Conference Room. Before the meeting, the MPO staff sent agenda packets to the MPO s representatives and posted the agenda at the MPO office at 3:41 p.m. on January 10, The fiscal year-to-date publication cost of meeting minutes for the MPO: $ In addition to these published tentative minutes, there also may be additional Meeting Notes on file with the MPO staff that are public records and available upon request as provided by law. These tentative minutes reflect all action taken at the meeting. Representatives Present: Jerry Nolin, City of Altoona Kyle Mertz, City of Altoona Wade Steenhoek, City of Ankeny Bobbi Bentz, City of Ankeny Mark Arentsen, City of Bondurant Ruth Randleman, City of Carlisle John Edwards, City of Clive Mark Hanson, Dallas County Jamie Schug, Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority Mike Clayton, Iowa Department of Transportation* Kevin Foley, Des Moines International Airport* Chris Coleman, City of Des Moines Robert Mahaffey, City of Des Moines Skip Moore, City of Des Moines Matt Anderson, City of Des Moines Larry Hulse, City of Des Moines Steve Gunson, City of Des Moines Kandi Reindl, City of Des Moines Scott Sanders, City of Des Moines Phil Delafield, City of Des Moines Tom Armstrong, City of Grimes Brian Laurenzo, City of Johnston Paula Dierenfeld, City of Johnston Jim Lane, City of Norwalk Martha Miller, City of Pleasant Hill Gary Mahannah, City of Polk City Angela Connolly, Polk County Tom Hockensmith, Polk County Robert Andeweg, City of Urbandale A.J Johnson, City of Urbandale Mike Carver, City of Urbandale Dean Yordi, Warren County Brad Deets, City of Waukee Russ Trimble, City of West Des Moines Steven Gaer, City of West Des Moines Jodi Smith, City of West Des Moines Jerry Syllivan, City of Windsor Heights Representatives Absent: David Moerman, City of Ankeny David Chelsvig, City of Cumming** Ted Weaver, City of Clive Eric Hanson, City of Indianola Doyle Scott, Madison County** Deb Thomas, City of Mitchellville Bill Peard, City of Waukee Tracy Troutner, Federal Highway Administration* Julia Castillo, Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency** Mark Bechtel, Federal Transit Administration* * Advisory/Non-Voting Representatives ** Associate/Non-Voting Representatives Others Present: Barb Anderson, Transportation Management Association Jennifer Bohac, City of Des Moines Matt Hinch, Greater Des Moines Partnership Staff Present: Gary Myers, General Counsel Todd Ashby, Executive Director Stephanie Muller, Executive Administrator Jennifer Ratcliff, Executive Assistant Nathan Goldberg, Senior Transportation Planner Bethany Wilcoxon, Senior Transportation Planner Zach Young, Associate Transportation Planner FY 2012 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. 4

5 1. Call to Order MPO Chair Coleman recognized a quorum and called the January 17, 2013, meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Agenda MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization January 17, 2013, meeting agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization s November 15, 2012, meeting minutes with corrections. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. November and December 2012 Financial Statement MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the November and December 2012, Financial Statement, as presented and as attached. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5. Election of Calendar Year 2013 Executive Committee MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Calendar Year 2013 Nominating Committee s recommendation for the Policy Committee s Executive Committee. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6. MPO Planning Area Boundary Amendment MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the proposed amendments to the MPO s Planning Area Boundary. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7. Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Request MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the requests from the Iowa Department of Transportation and Polk County Conservation Board to amend projects in the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8. City of Bondurant Request to Advance Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Transportation Alternative Program Funds MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program modification request from the City of Bondurant to advance funding for the Chichaqua Valley Trail project. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY FY 2012 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. 5

6 9. Federal Fiscal Year 2016 Small Member Surface Transportation Program Awards MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Small Member Surface Transportation Program funding requests. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 10. Unallocated Federal Fiscal Year 2013 Surface Transportation Program Funds MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the additional unallocated Federal Fiscal Year 2013 Surface Transportation Program funds. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11. Union Pacific Projects in Des Moines MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Union Pacific Railroad s plans to expand their rail yard in Des Moines and potential MPO support for the project. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12. Appointment to the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications Board of Directors MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the re-appointment of Duane Wittstock, City of West Des Moines, as the MPO s representative to the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications Board of Directors. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 13. Federal Highway Administration Weather Vulnerability Adaptation Options Analysis MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the MPO s application for a Federal Highway Administration grant to conduct an adaptation options analysis of selected areas within the MPO boundary prone to flooding. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 14. Transloading Facility Project Update MPO staff presented; discussion only on item US 65/Iowa 5 Interstate Designation Update MPO staff presented; discussion only on item Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment MPO staff presented; discussion only on item Chicago to Omaha Passenger Rail Draft Environmental Impact Statement TMA staff presented; discussion only on item Southwest Connector Facility Classification MPO staff presented; discussion only on item Federal Fiscal Year 2017 Surface Transportation Program Projects MPO staff presented; discussion only on item 19. FY 2012 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. 6

7 20. Priority Project Solicitation Process MPO staff presented; discussion only on item MAP-21 Funding and Transportation Alternative Program Funding Update MPO staff presented; discussion only on item The Tomorrow Plan Update MPO staff presented; discussion only on item Smart Growth America Technical Assistance MPO staff presented; discussion only on item Executive Director Annual Review MPO staff presented; discussion only on item Transportation Management Association Update MPO staff presented; discussion only on item November and December monthly Progress Report MPO staff presented; discussion only on item MPO Progress Report 28. Other Non-Action Items of Interest to the Committee 29. Next Meeting Date 4:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2013, Des Moines Area MPO. 30. Adjournment Hearing no objection to the contrary, Chair Coleman adjourned the meeting at 5:10 p.m. FY 2012 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. 7

8 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 4 ISSUE: January and February 2013 Financial Statements CONSENT and VOTE: Consider approval of the January and February 2013 Financial Statements. BACKGROUND: The January and February 2013 Financial Statements are enclosed on the following pages. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the January and February 2013 Financial Statements. STAFF CONTACT: Stephanie Muller, smuller@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 8

9 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transaction Summary for Month Ended January 2013 Interest Income Interest Income - Checking (January 2013) 0.59 Interest Income - IPAIT (January 2013) 3.64 Deposits 78, , TOTAL INCOME/DEPOSITS - JANUARY 2013 $78, Expenses January 2013 Per Vendor Payment Report for January , , TOTAL EXPENSES - JANUARY 2013 $87, NET INCOME - JANUARY $8, Quickbooks Reconciliation Summary for Month Ended January 2013 BEGINNING QUICKBOOKS CHECKING BALANCE (as of January 31, 2013) $67, Cleared Checks & Payments -83, Cleared Deposits & Credits 78, Total Cleared Transactions -5, CLEARED QUICKBOOKS CHECKING BALANCE (as of January 31, 2013) $62, Uncleared Checks & Payments -11, Uncleared Deposits & Credits Total Uncleared Transactions -11, QUICKBOOKS CHECK REGISTER BALANCE (as of January 31, 2013) $51, Checking Account Balance (as of January 31, 2013) 62, IPAIT Account Balance (as of January 31, 2013) 377, Total Account Balance 440, TOTAL CASH BALANCE (as of January 31, 2013) $440, G:\Shared\Agendas\Financial Statements\FY 13\Financial Statement - January 2013.xlsx 9

10 8:40 AM 02/06/13 Accrual Basis Des Moines Area Metroplitan Planning Organization Expenses by Vendor Detail January 2013 Memo Amount Access Technologies, Inc. Netcare Service - January , , Alliance Technologies Local Telephone Service - December Long Distance Telephone Service - December Internet Service - December Allstate - American Heirtage Life Ins. Supplemental Insurance - January American Planning Association Annual Membership Dues (D. Mullenix) Avesis Vision Insurance - January Vision Insurance - February Bethany Wilcoxon Travel Reimbursement for HUD Meeting, Washington, D.C., December 3-5, 2012 (B. Wilcoxon) - To Be Reimbursed by HUD Mileage - December Membership Dues - APA (B. Wilcoxon) Membership Dues - Iowa APA (B. Wilcoxon) Mileage - November , Constant Contact Monthly Subscription for Social Networking Software (To Be Reimbursed By HUD Account) Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors, & Roberts,P.C Attorney Fees - General Services - November , , Page 1 of 5

11 8:40 AM 02/06/13 Accrual Basis Des Moines Area Metroplitan Planning Organization Expenses by Vendor Detail January 2013 Memo Amount Delta Dental Plan of Iowa Dental Insurance - January Dental Insurance - February , Des Moines Register Monthly Newspaper Subscription - January Publication of PIM Notice - TIP Amendment - December Publication of PIM Notice - TIP Amendment - December Publication of Meeting Minutes - Executive Committee - November Publication of Meeting Minutes - MPO - November Publication of Meeting Minutes - Special Executive Committee (TTP) - December Greater Des Moines Partnership Registration and Charter for Annual GDMP Trip to Washington, D.C. (T. Ashby) 2, Registration to Attend Affiliate Dinner May 10, 2013 Durig GDMP Trip (T. AShby) , Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System December 2012 Contribution 5, , KC Real Estate, L.C. Parking Charges - November Rent - February , , Local Government Comission Registration for 12th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference, February 7-9, 2013, Kansas City (Z. Young) M & M Sales Company Copier Lease - December , , Nathan Goldberg Mileage - December Page 2 of 5

12 8:40 AM 02/06/13 Accrual Basis Des Moines Area Metroplitan Planning Organization Expenses by Vendor Detail January 2013 Memo Amount National Highway Institute (NHI) Registration Fee - Intro to Urban Travel Demand Forecasting Training (L. Parris) Nationwide Retirement Solutions Deferred Comp Contribution - PPE Deferred Comp Contribution - PPE Deferred Comp Contribution - PPE , netins Website Hosting Fee - January Palmer's Deli Lunch for Executive Committee Meeting - January Paychex, Inc. Flex Plan Reimbursement Flex Plan Reimbursement Flex Plan Administration Fee Flex Plan Reimbursement Flex Plan Reimbursement Payless Office Prodcuts Office Supplies - December Payroll Payroll 1/11/13 - Processing Fee Payroll 1/11/13 - Employee Wages 13, Payroll 1/11/13 - Payroll Taxes 5, Payroll 1/25/13 - Processing Fee Payroll 1/25/13 - Employee Wages 12, Payroll 1/25/13 - Payroll Taxes 4, , Pitney Bowes Postage Refills - January Page 3 of 5

13 8:40 AM 02/06/13 Accrual Basis Des Moines Area Metroplitan Planning Organization Expenses by Vendor Detail January 2013 Memo Amount Principal Life Group Life, AD&D, LTD & STD Insurance - January Life, AD&D, LTD & STD Insurance - February , Southwest Airlines Airfare to Washington, D.C. to Attend TRB Freight Models Conference, April 30-May 1, 2013 (N. Goldberg) Stephanie Muller Mileage - December Registration Fee - SHRM 21st Annual Legal & Legislative Conference The First Tee of Greater Des Moines Sponsorship of Golf Tee for 2013 Skywalk Golf Classic Charity Event Todd Ashby Travel Reimbursement for HUD Meeting, Washington, D.C., December 2-5, To Be Reimbursed by HUD Transportation Research Board Registration Fee - TRB Freight Models Conference, Washington, D.C., April 30-May 1, 2013 (N. Goldberg) United Airlines Airfare to Attend AMPO Meeting in Washington, D.C. - T. Ashby Airfare Change Fees for Flight to Attend TRB Meeting in Washington, D.C. - T. Ashby United Way United Way Contribution - PPE United Way Contribution - PPE United Way Contribution - PPE Page 4 of 5

14 8:40 AM 02/06/13 Accrual Basis Des Moines Area Metroplitan Planning Organization Expenses by Vendor Detail January 2013 Memo Amount Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Io Health Insurance - January , Health Insurance - February , , , Page 5 of 5

15 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transaction Summary for Month Ended February 2013 Interest Income Interest Income - Checking (February 2013) 0.84 Interest Income - IPAIT (February 2013) 3.36 Deposits 162, , TOTAL INCOME/DEPOSITS - FEBRUARY 2013 $162, Expenses February 2013 Per Vendor Payment Report for February , , TOTAL EXPENSES - FEBRUARY 2013 $95, NET INCOME - FEBRUARY 2013 $67, Quickbooks Reconciliation Summary for Month Ended February 2013 BEGINNING QUICKBOOKS CHECKING BALANCE (as of February 28, 2013) $62, Cleared Checks & Payments -90, Cleared Deposits & Credits 162, Total Cleared Transactions 72, CLEARED QUICKBOOKS CHECKING BALANCE (as of February 28, 2013) $134, Uncleared Checks & Payments -14, Uncleared Deposits & Credits 0.00 Total Uncleared Transactions -14, QUICKBOOKS CHECK REGISTER BALANCE (as of February 28, 2013) $120, Checking Account Balance (as of February 28, 2013) 134, IPAIT Account Balance (as of February 28, 2013) 377, Total Account Balance 512, TOTAL CASH BALANCE (as of February 28, 2013) $512, G:\Shared\Agendas\Financial Statements\FY 13\Financial Statement - February 2013.xlsx 15

16 3:30 PM 03/05/13 Accrual Basis Des Moines Area Metroplitan Planning Organization Expenses by Vendor Detail February 2013 Memo Amount Access Technologies, Inc. NetCare Service - February , , Alliance Technologies Internet Service - January Local Telephone Service - January Long Distance Telephone Service - January Allstate - American Heirtage Life Ins. Supplemental Insurance - January American Planning Association Registration for 2013 National APA Conference (D. Mullenix) Bankers Leasing Company Copier Lease February , , Bethany Wilcoxon Mileage - January Constant Contact Monthly Subscription for Social Networking Software (To Be Reimbursed By HUD Account) Davis, Brown, Koehn, Shors, & Roberts,P.C Attorney Fees - Special Services - December Attorney Fees - General Services - December , Attorney Fees - Special Services - January , Delta Dental Plan of Iowa Dental Insurance - March Des Moines Register Monthly Newspaper Subscription Page 1 of 5

17 3:30 PM 03/05/13 Accrual Basis Des Moines Area Metroplitan Planning Organization Expenses by Vendor Detail February 2013 Memo Amount Dominos Lunch for Working Lunch/Staff Training Frank Cownie Travel Reimbursement for Hotel and Parking in Washington, D.C. for Attendance at HUD Meeting, December 3-5, To Be Reimbursed by HUD Greater Des Moines Partnership Registration for GDMP Trip to Washington, D.C. (T. Ashby) 2, , Hy-Vee Refund of Food Charges for Open House Event Iowa Bicycle Coalition Registration for Bicycle Coalition Conference (Z. Young) Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System January 2013Contribution 5, , Jennifer Ratcliff Mileage - February Office Supplies KC Real Estate, L.C. Rent - March , Parking Charges - January , Nathan Goldberg Mileage - January Nationwide Retirement Solutions Deferred Comp Contribution - PPE Deferred Comp Contribution - PPE , Page 2 of 5

18 3:30 PM 03/05/13 Accrual Basis Des Moines Area Metroplitan Planning Organization Expenses by Vendor Detail February 2013 Memo Amount netins Website Hosting Fee - February Palmer's Deli Holiday Tray for MPO Meeting Lunch for Executive Committee Meeting - February Lunch for Staff Meeting Paychex, Inc. Flex Plan Reimbursement 9.46 Flex Plan Reimbursement Flex Plan Reimbursement 7.50 Flex Plan Reimbursement Flex Plan Reimbursement 1.50 Flex Plan Reimbursement Flex Plan Reimbursement Flex Plan Reimbursement Flex Plan Reimbursement Flex Plan Reimbursement Flex Plan Administration Fee , Payless Office Prodcuts Office Supplies - January , Office Supplies - February , Payroll Payroll 2/08/ Processing Fee Payroll 2/08/ Employee Wages 13, Payroll 2/08/ Payroll Taxes 4, Payroll 2/22/ Processing Fee Payroll 2/22/ Employee Wages 12, Payroll 2/22/ Payroll Taxes 4, , Pictometry International Corp. Pictometry Software Installment Payment (1 of 2) 15, , Pitney Bowes Postage Refill Page 3 of 5

19 3:30 PM 03/05/13 Accrual Basis Des Moines Area Metroplitan Planning Organization Expenses by Vendor Detail February 2013 Memo Amount Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services Postage Meter Lease - Mar 1 -May 30, Principal Life Group Life, AD&D, STD & LTD Insurance - March SHRM Registration for Annual SHRM Conference, June 15-19, 2013 (S. Muller) 1, , Stephanie Muller Mileage - January Mileage - February Target Prizes for Skywalk Golf Charity Event The Printing Station Business Cards - S. Muller Todd Ashby Travel Reimbursement - NARC Conference, Washington, D.C. - February 10-13, United Airlines Airfare to Attend NARC Meeting in Washington, D.C. - T. Ashby Refund of Baggage Fee United Way United Way Contributions - PPE United Way Contributions - PPE Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa Health Insurance - March , , Page 4 of 5

20 3:30 PM 03/05/13 Accrual Basis Des Moines Area Metroplitan Planning Organization Expenses by Vendor Detail February 2013 Memo Amount Zach Young Travel Advance - New Partners for Smart Growth Conference, Kansas City, MO - February 7-9, Travel Reimbursement - Smart Growth Conference, Kansas City, MO, February 7-9, TOTAL 95, Page 5 of 5

21 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 5 ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Request REPORT and VOTE: Consider approval of a request from the Iowa Department of Transportation to amend a project in the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program. BACKGROUND: The Iowa Department of Transportation requested the following revision to the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program (FFY TIP): Sponsor: Iowa Department of Transportation; Project: IA 28: 0.5 MI S. of IA 5; Project Number: HSIP-() 2H-91; Work Type: Guardrail; Funding: $238,000 in Highway Safety Improvement Program funds $265,000 total cost; Change: Add project to FFY 2013; and, Revision Type: Amendment. The MPO staff notes the amendment is subject to MPO approval and a public comment period. The MPO staff will hold a public input meeting to hear comments on the amendment request prior to MPO approval. Included, immediately following, is a map showing the project location. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the MPO approve the amended project in the FFY TIP. STAFF CONTACTS: Luke Parris, lparris@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 21

22 Iowa TPMS project map 8:23 AM Sponsor Identity DOT-D05-MPO26 HSIP-()--2H-91 TPMS# TIP# -- Location IA 28: 0.5 Mi S. of IA 5 Characteristics Other Principal Arterial / 0.41 / Type of Work Guardrail Vicinity Map Project Site 22

23 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 6 ISSUE: Draft Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget REPORT and VOTE: Consider approval of the draft Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget. BACKGROUND: The MPO staff has developed the draft Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program (FY 2014 UPWP) and Budget, which documents all transportation planning activities the MPO will perform using federal funds from July 1, 2013, through June 30, The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that the UPWP describe the MPO s proposed planning activities including task objectives, previous work, project descriptions, and work products as well as the budget and funding sources to carry out the planning activities. The Iowa DOT requires the MPO to submit a draft UPWP by April 1, 2013 and a final UPWP by June 1, The draft Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget is included as a supplemental item to this agenda packet. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the draft Fiscal Year 2014 Unified Planning Work Program and Budget for submission to the Iowa Department of Transportation for review and comment. STAFF CONTACTS: Dylan Mullenix, dmullenix@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 23

24 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 7 ISSUE: MPO Executive Director Annual Review REPORT: Report on the Fiscal Year 2013 MPO Executive Director Annual Review. BACKGROUND: The MPO Chair annually appoints an Executive Director Review Committee (Review Committee) to complete an evaluation of the Executive Director s performance over the past year. The MPO Chair appointed the following individuals to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Review Committee: Bob Andeweg, City of Urbandale; Tom Armstrong, City of Grimes; Rick Clark, City of Des Moines; Tom Hockensmith, Polk County; Brian Laurenzo, City of Johnston; Ted Ohmart, City of West Des Moines; and, John Peterson, City of Ankeny. The MPO staff provided MPO and Transportation Technical Committee representatives with a copy of the FY 2013 MPO Executive Director s Annual Review Survey. Surveys were also provided to the Chairs of the MPO s multiple subcommittees, the primary representatives of the MPO s advisory and associate member organizations, the MPO staff, and key personnel of the following partner organizations that the MPO works closely with: the Iowa DOT, the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, and the Transportation Management Association. The Review Committee met to discuss the survey responses and made a recommendation for a compensation rate adjustment of 3.0% at the Executive Committee s March 13, 2012 meeting. The Executive Committee discussed and agreed with the Review Committee s evaluation of the Executive Director s performance and the proposed salary increase recommendation of 3.0%, but also unanimously recommended adding the following items to the Executive Director s FY 2013 compensation adjustment package: A $50 increase to the Executive Director s car allowance, from $450 per month to $500 per month; Establishment of a $100 per month business expense reimbursement, that could, for instance, cover cell phone and data plan charges; and, Payment of a one-time $6,000 performance bonus, both to recognize the Executive Director s strong performance and to acknowledge the Executive Director s ineligibility to participate in the MPO Deferred Compensation Program employer match benefit for his first 24 months of employment. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the Executive Committee s recommended FY 2013 Executive Director Compensation adjustment package. STAFF CONTACTS: Stephanie Muller, smuller@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 24

25 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 8 ISSUE: Passenger Rail Letter of Support REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Consider authorizing a letter to Governor Branstad in support of the Chicago-Iowa City passenger rail service. BACKGROUND: In 2010, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded the States of Iowa and Illinois $230 million to begin intercity passenger rail service between Chicago and Iowa City. Iowa s portion of the FRA grant is $86.8 million, which requires a non-federal match of $21.8 million. The State of Iowa has not yet received its portion of the FRA grant. Governor Branstad asked for a study on the entire Chicago-Council Bluffs/Omaha route to first be completed before committing state dollars towards the project. In 2011, the FRA, Iowa, and Illinois agreed to split the FRA award into two phases so that the Chicago-Moline phase could commence. The Chicago to Council Bluffs-Omaha Regional Passenger Rail System Planning Study is nearing completion. MPOs and other agencies are offering letters of support for the project to encourage the State of Iowa to receive its share of the FRA award and to commence with development of the Moline-Iowa City portion of the project. This letter would re-confirm the MPO s commitment to the project, which was expressed in a letters of support in 2011 and A fact sheet summarizing the status of the FRA grant is included on the following pages. RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the MPO chair to send a letter to Governor Branstad documenting the MPO s support of passenger rail service. STAFF CONTACTS: Todd Ashby, tashby@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 25

26 THE CHICAGO-IOWA CITY PASSENGER RAIL PROGRAM Grant award fact sheet January 2013 Status update In October 2010, an award for $230 million in High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) funds was jointly awarded to Illinois and Iowa to establish new intercity passenger rail service between Chicago and Iowa City. In fall 2011, the Iowa and Illinois DOTs requested that the Federal Railroad Administration split the award into two phases. Phase 1 would implement service from Chicago to Moline, and Phase 2 extend the service to Iowa City. Route and train characteristics Two daily round trips Travel time 4 hours and 20 minutes one way Initial maximum speed of 79 mph Each train can accommodate 230 passengers; and will offer coach seating and food service. Total route of miles. Trains operate on Amtrak at Chicago s Union Station, 0.8 miles; BNSF Railway from Chicago to Wyanet, Ill., miles; and Iowa Interstate Railroad from Wyanet to Iowa City, Iowa, miles. New stations at Geneseo and Moline, Ill.; and Iowa City Service outcomes On-time performance will be 90 percent or higher. Projected annual ridership is 257,000 for During 2012, the Iowa DOT began a larger scale planning study the Chicago to Council Bluffs-Omaha Regional Passenger Rail System Planning Study, while putting the extension to Iowa City on hold. This planning study is expected to provide additional information that will set in motion the next steps toward initiating passenger rail service in Iowa. This fact sheet includes the details for the Chicago to Iowa City route as planned in the initial 2010 federal grant award. Ridership includes passengers diverted from other modes annually: 60 percent of passengers from automobiles; 24 percent from air travel; 9 percent from buses; and 7 percent are new riders who otherwise would not have traveled. Collaboration Iowa and Illinois DOTs have a strong partnership to initiate Chicago to Iowa City passenger rail service. The Midwest High-Speed Rail Steering Group, representing nine Midwestern states, executed a memorandum of understanding in 2009 supporting Midwest routes connecting to the Chicago hub. Agreements, in principle, are in place with Iowa Interstate Railroad, BNSF Railway and Amtrak. Agreements, in principle, were established with the cities of Iowa City, Moline and Geneseo for station development, thus demonstrating local support. PAGE 1 OF 2 26

27 Project costs $310 million Costs allocated between Iowa and Illinois. Iowa and Illinois submitted a joint application for $248 million (up to 80 percent of the project cost) from the High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) program through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The FRA awarded $230 million under the HSIPR program to the Chicago to Iowa City route, and the U.S. DOT awarded a $10 million TIGER II grant to Moline, Ill., for the passenger rail station. Cost distribution (estimated)* Iowa $108.6 million Federal IA $86.8 M State Local $20.6 M $1.2 M $310.3 million IL Illinois $201.7 million Federal $143.2 million Total project cost Cost by state Cost by funding source State, local and other $58.5 M *Rounded to nearest $100,000 Public and economic benefits Improve our nation s transportation infrastructure and assist in providing transportation alternatives to the citizens and businesses of Iowa and the Midwest Improves the state s rail infrastructure, which is used for both freight and passenger transportation Returns for every public dollar of investment (including all long-term costs of operation and maintenance), by delivering $1.70 back to the public in reduced costs for transportation, fuel and pollution. Attains $7.4 million in highway safety benefits during the first 30 years Increases business activity, estimated at $25 million per year following service initiation Encourages transit-oriented development Upgrades more than 70 highway-railroad crossings in Iowa, and more than 60 in Illinois, by adding warning systems to improve motorist and train safety Environmental benefits Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 89,943 tons in the first 30 years of operation Fuel savings of 10,791,109 gallons during the first 30 years Reduces vehicle miles of travel by 25,611,484 in the corridor annually Reduces congestion (Saves $16.3 million in highway user costs during the first 30 years) Incorporates Iowa and Illinois DOTs GreenLine vision a program advancing innovative, sustainable practices Long-term vision The Iowa DOT s vision will create a passenger rail network that connects Iowans to each other and the country, and makes Iowa a more attractive place to live, work and visit. By integrating passenger rail into the broader multimodal transportation system, it can be a significant contributor to improved mobility, economic competitiveness, community revitalization, and reduced fuel use and emissions. It is a vision where travel by train is comfortable, efficient and reliable, and leaves a light footprint on the environmental landscape. The link between Chicago and Iowa City via the Quad Cities is the first link in an incremental approach to implementation to increase service over time, based on market demand, operational feasibility and funding. More information is available on the Iowa DOT s Website: Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa iowadot.gov Federal and state laws prohibit employment and/or public accommodation discrimination on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran s status. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission at or Iowa Department of Transportation s affirmative action officer. If you need accommodations because of a disability to access the Iowa Department of Transportation s services, contact the agency s affirmative action officer at /17/2013 MM414 PAGE 2 OF 2 27

28 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 9 ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Year 2017 Surface Transportation Program Project Scores REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Consider approval for the Federal Fiscal Year 2017 Surface Transportation Program project scores. BACKGROUND: The MPO staff reviewed the Surface Transportation Program (STP) applications and developed preliminary scores for each project utilizing the STP scoring criteria approved by the MPO in Projects must score 50 points or higher to be eligible for the MPO s Federal Fiscal Year 2017 STP funds. The MPO s Engineering Subcommittee reviewed the STP scores and had no concerns. Included, in the agenda s supplemental materials, is a copy of the draft STP project scores. With the scoring process complete, the STP Funding Subcommittee will meet during the spring to hear presentations from sponsors with projects that scored 50 points or higher. This workshop will provide project sponsors the opportunity to discuss their projects and to answer specific questions from the STP Funding Subcommittee. Following this workshop, the STP Funding Subcommittee will meet to develop a funding recommendation for consideration by the MPO Executive Committee and the MPO Policy Committee. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the MPO receive and file the Federal Fiscal Year 2017 Surface Transportation Program project scores, as presented. STAFF CONTACT: Luke Parris, lparris@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 28

29 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 10 ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program Applications. REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Consider approval of the Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program applications. BACKGROUND: The MPO staff solicited Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) applications on February 7, The applications were due to the MPO office by 4:30 p.m., on Friday, February 22, Applications were submitted for the following projects: City of Des Moines and the Des Moines Bicycle Collective s B-Cycle program expansion; Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority s (DART) Route #91 Service Improvements; Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority s Ticket Vending Machines; City of Urbandale s Meredith Drive & NW Urbandale Drive Intersection Improvements; and, City of West Des Moines 22nd Street Traffic Adaptive Signal Control System. The MPO staff acknowledges that each of the sponsor s proposed project(s) or program(s) conforms to the MPO s transportation planning process, the Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan, and Implementation and Management of Congestion Management System Strategy Activities. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the MPO submit an adopted formal resolution for the FFY 2014 ICAAP project applications and submit the resolution to the Iowa Department of Transportation. STAFF CONTACT: Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 29

30 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 11 ISSUE: Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Amendment REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Consider amending the Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan to incorporate the latest Planning Area Boundary update. BACKGROUND: The MPO staff recently received a request from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to amend the Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (HY 2035 MTP) to reflect the changes made to the MPO s Planning Area Boundary. Plan amendments require the MPO to provide a 45-day comment period and to hold a public input meeting on the amendment. The MPO staff held a public meeting Thursday, February 7, 2013, at the MPO office, and received no comments. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of the amendment to the HY 2035 MTP to include the latest Planning Area Boundary Update. STAFF CONTACT: Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 30

31 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 12 ISSUE: Attorney General Opinion Regarding the City of Grimes Bicycle Ordinance REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Consider support of the City of Grimes efforts to seek clarification regarding the City s authority to pass ordinances regulating bicycle traffic under Iowa law. BACKGROUND: The City of Grimes bicycle ordinance requires that cyclists ride on a bicycle path whenever one is available next to a street. This ordinance affects approximately two miles of roadway along South James Street. On January 17, 2013, the Iowa Deputy Attorney General issued a letter noting that Grimes bicycle ordinance violates Iowa Code, which states that bicyclists have rights to roadways equal to those of drivers. The City of Grimes asked for this issue to be discussed by the MPO Executive Committee to determine what role, if any, the MPO may take on this issue. The Executive Committee discussed the issue at its February 13, 2013, meeting and asked that this item be placed on the MPO Policy Committee s February 21, 2013, meeting agenda. The Executive Committee also asked that this issue be discussed with the MPO s Bicycle and Pedestrian Roundtable. The Roundtable met on February 19, 2013; MPO staff will provide an update of the Roundtable s input at the MPO Policy Committee meeting. RECOMMENDATION: The MPO Executive Committee recommends that the MPO offer a letter supporting the City of Grimes efforts to seek clarification regarding the City s authority to pass ordinances regulating bicycle traffic as a power granted to cities under municipal home rule. STAFF CONTACTS: Todd Ashby, tashby@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 31

32 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 13 ISSUE: Priority Project Solicitation Process REPORT and OPTIONAL VOTE: Consider approval of priority projects identified for inclusion in the Greater Des Moines Partnership s Policy Book for the annual trip to Washington, D.C. BACKGROUND: The MPO staff annually works with MPO member governments and participating agencies to develop a list of priority transportation projects to discuss with congressional members during the Greater Des Moines Partnership s annual trip to Washington, D.C. The MPO staff presented a list of projects submitted for consideration at the November meeting. On January 10, 2013, the Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding Subcommittee met to identify priority projects from the assembled listing. The STP Funding Subcommittee recommended that the following projects be selected as priorities: SE Connector City of Des Moines; NW 66 th Avenue/Kempton Bridge Polk County; I-80/US-65 Interchange Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT); Gay Lea Wilson/Chichaqua Valley Trail Extension Cities of Altoona, Bondurant, and Polk County; and, University/Ingersoll Loop - Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) DART. A table depicting all of the submitted projects is included on the following page. MPO staff notes that a subcommittee was formed regarding the reconstruction of the Morningstar Bridge and met to discuss the item with the DOT. The Executive Committee has asked the Policy Committee to discuss whether the MPO should add the Morningstar Bridge reconstruction project to the priority project listing. RECOMMENDATION: Recommend approval of projects identified as priorities for the Greater Des Moines Partnership s 2013 trip to Washington, D.C. STAFF CONTACT: Todd Ashby, tashby@dmampo.org; Luke Parris, lparris@dmampo.org; and, Nathan Goldberg, ngoldberg@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 32

33 The projects listed below were submitted to the MPO for consideration as priority projects for the region. After review it was determined that they are not currently among the top priorities for the region, but are still considered important. Federal Funds Programmed City of Bondurant Chichaqua Valley Trail Paving Trail Project Finish the paving of the Chichaqua Valley Trail in Bondurant. $ 1,125,000 $ 500,000 $ 160,000 Grand Total $ 196,121,000 $ 21,500,000 $ 55,661,000 MPO/Greater Des Moines Partnership Federal Fiscal Year 2014 Transportation Appropriations Requests Government/Agency Project Name Project Type Priority Surface Transportation Projects Total Project Cost FFY 2014 Funding Requested City of Des Moines Southeast Connector Surface Transportation Project Four-lane complete street connecting Downtown Des Moines to US-65 $ 50,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 28,218,000 NW 66th Avenue Reconstruction and Kempton Reconstruction of NW 66th Avenue and the Des Moines River Bridge from Polk County Surface Transportation Project $ 24,748,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 9,433,000 Bridge Replacement NW 26th Street to NW Beaver Drive Iowa Department of I-80 Interchange at US-65 and side roads in Reconstruction of mainline pavement and ramps at I-80/US-65 interchange Surface Transportation Project $ 37,348,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 9,450,000 Transportation Altoona and side roads City of Altoona, City of Bondurant, and Polk County Gay Lea Wilson/Chichaqua Valley Trail Extension Trail Project Construction of a 12' wide, 5 mile long extension to the Gay Lea Wilson Trail to connect the Chichaqua Valley Trail from Altoona to Bondurant. $ 7,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ - DART $ $ 1,800,000 $ $ 48,901,000 University/Ingersoll Loop Transit Project Very Small Starts application for Bus Rapid Transit on the Ingersoll/University Loop Route. $ 25,000,000 2,000,000 Total Priority Projects $ 144,096,000 10,000,000 City of Johnston Northwest 70th Avenue Reconstruction Surface Transportation Project Reconstrction of NW 70th Avenue from NW 86th Street to NW 107th Street from a rural two-lane roadway to an urban four-lane divided roadway. $ 12,200,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 1,600, City of Urbandale $ $ 1,100,000 $ $ - 100th Street Bridge at I-80/35 Surface Transportation Project Construction of a bridge at 100th Street over I-80/35. $ 7,000,000 2,000,000 Construction of an interchange on I-80 from the recently completed Alice's City of Waukee Alice's Road/105th Street Interchange and Road/105th Street overpass as well as paving six-lane connecting roads north Surface Transportation Project Connecting Roads to Ashworth Road in Waukee and south to Wendover Road in West Des Moines $ 15,700,000 2,000,000 City of West Des Moines Grand Avenue - Phase Five Surface Transportation Project Reconstruction and widening of Grand Avenue from South 50th Street to the Raccoon River Park entrance $ 10,500,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 3,900,000 City of Polk City Polk City Trail Connector Trail Project Construction of a 3.4 mile trail to connect the Neal Smith Trail to the High Trestle Trail. $ 3,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ - City of Johnston $ $ - $ $ 6,760,000 Northwest Beaver Drive Trail Trail Project Construction of a multiuse trail along NW Beaver Drive from NW 66th Avenue to Eagle Crest Drive. $ 2,500,000 1,000,000 Total Additional Projects $ 52,025,000 11,500,000

34 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 14 ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program Revisions Requests REPORT: Report on revisions to the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program. BACKGROUND: In January, the MPO approved funding three projects with Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2013 Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds. As part of the FFY Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) development process, the following revisions need to occur: Sponsor: City of Bondurant; Project: U.S. Highway 65 intersection with NE 64 th /SW 32 nd St.; STP Award Amount: $144,500 in FFY 2016; Total Cost: $716,000; Change: Add project to FFY 2013; and, Revision Type: Amendment. Sponsor: City of Urbandale; Project: NW 100 th St. intersection at NW 54 th Ave.; STP Award Amount: $255,000 in FFY 2013; Total Cost: $4,500,000; Change: Add funds to FFY 2013; and, Revision Type: Administrative Modification. Sponsor: Polk County; Project: NW 66 th Ave. /Kempton Bridge; STP Award Amount: $244,000 in FFY 2013; Total Cost: $24,748,000; Change: Add funds to FFY 2013; and, Revision Type: Administrative Modification. The MPO staff notes the amendment is subject to MPO approval and a public comment period, while the administrative modifications do not require any additional input from the MPO or the public. The MPO staff will hold a public input meeting to hear comments on the amendment request prior to MPO approval. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Luke Parris, lparris@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 34

35 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 15 ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Request REPORT: Report on a request from the Iowa Department of Transportation to amend a project in the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program. BACKGROUND: The Iowa Department of Transportation requested the following revision to the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program (FFY TIP): Sponsor: Iowa Department of Transportation; Project: I-80: Approx 0.5 miles E. of Dexter to 2 miles W. of Polk Co.; Project Number: IM- () 13-25; Work Type: Pavement Rehab; Funding: $7,245,000 in National Highway Performance Program funds, $8,050,000 total cost; Change: Add project to FFY 2013; and, Revision Type: Amendment. The MPO staff notes the amendment is subject to MPO approval and a public comment period. The MPO staff will hold a public input meeting to hear comments on the amendment request prior to MPO approval. Included, immediately following, is a map showing the project location. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Luke Parris, lparris@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 35

36 Iowa TPMS project map 11:19 AM Sponsor Identity Location DOT-D04-RPA11 IM-() TPMS# TIP# Characteristics IM / 21.3 / Type of Work I-80: Approx 0.5 miles E. of Dexter to 2 miles W. of Polk Co Pavement Rehab Vicinity Map Project Site 36

37 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 16 ISSUE: Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program Development Schedule REPORT: Report on the process to develop the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program. BACKGROUND: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requires that the MPO annually develop a four-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that details the use of federal funds for transportation projects in the Metropolitan Planning Area. The MPO staff begins work on the Federal Fiscal Years Transportation Improvement Program (FFY TIP) by providing each MPO member government and participating agency a listing of their current TIP projects and associated information from the Iowa Department of Transportation s Transportation Program Management System for review and update. The MPO staff requests that member governments and agencies determine if projects currently programmed for FFY 2013 will receive FHWA authorization to proceed with development before September 30, If a project does not receive FHWA authorization before September 30, 2013, then the project will need to roll-over to a future year in the TIP. The deadline for TIP project review is Friday, April 12, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. Projects that are not updated by the deadline will not be included in the FFY TIP and will require a formal amendment to be added. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Luke Parris, lparris@dmampo.org; and, Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 37

38 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 17 ISSUE: Transportation Alternative Program Funding Update REPORT: Update on potential funding changes due to MAP-21 to the Transportation Alternatives Program. BACKGROUND: At its September meeting, the MPO approved a recommendation to the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding how funds should be distributed to MPOs and Regional Planning Affiliations (RPAs) under the new transportation bill, MAP-21. The Iowa DOT is working with MPOs and RPAs, as well as other stakeholders, to develop funding scenarios for the allocation of federal funds. MPO staff will provide an update of the process the Iowa DOT is taking on to address potential changes. Additionally, the MPO staff worked with the Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funding Subcommittee to review the Iowa DOT s proposal for the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). Staff notes that under the Iowa DOT proposal, total funds for the TAP would be higher than targets previously identified under the STP Transportation Enhancement set aside. However, the $3.4 million in statewide TAP funds would be available for any other eligible activities (roads, bridges, trails, etc.). On January 10, 2013, the STP Funding Subcommittee met to discuss how TAP funds should be distributed. The subcommittee recommended that the statewide TAP fund allocation be utilized by the MPO for projects that meet the TAP criteria. The subcommittee also discussed the project categories for the TAP and recommended that percentage set-asides be dropped from each category. Finally, the subcommittee recommended the creation of a Safe Routes to School category and a Trail Major Reconstruction category. The following page includes a breakdown of the estimated targets for the TAP funding. An overview of eligible TAP activities is included as a supplemental item. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACT: Dylan Mullenix, dmullenix@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 38

39 MAP-21 Funding Update -TA Program DOT Proposal TAP Distribution $8.8 Million Current Funding Local TAP= $7.5 million DMAMPO Share ~ $813,300 Proposed Funding State TAP Funds $4.4 Million MPO/RPA TAP Funds $4.4 Million Local TAP= $4.4 million DMAMPO Share ~ $659,000 State TAP= $4.4 million State Share ~$1,000,000 DMAMPO Share ~ $543,000 Statewide Activities $1.0 Million Additional to MPO/RPA (flexible) $3.4 Million Funds can be used for any eligible activity- TAP, transit, roadways, bridges, etc. 39

40 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 18 ISSUE: MAP-21 Performance Measures REPORT: Update on MAP-21 s new performance measurement requirement for MPO s and DOT s. BACKGROUND: The new federal transportation legislation, MAP-21, is written as a performance based document. The American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has released a set of recommendations for national level performance measures. Performance measures focus on six areas: safety, pavement condition, bridges, freight, system performance, and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ). Within these six categories, there are a total of 15 measures. The MPO will work toward accounting for these performance measures, once finalized, in the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and in other processes and procedures that report on an annual basis. A copy of the recommended performance measures are included as a supplemental item to this agenda packet. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Nathan Goldberg, ngoldberg@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 40

41 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 19 ISSUE: Draft MPO Performance Measure Report REPORT: Update on the MPO Performance Measure Report. BACKGROUND: The MPO annually reports on specific measures related to traffic and to the condition of the transportation system. In previous years, these documents were produced separately. The MPO is now providing this information in a single document entitled the MPO Performance Measure Report. This document will move toward satisfaction of reporting the performance measures required in MAP-21. The report may also contain any additional information that the MPO member jurisdictions deem useful. The draft MPO Performance Measure Report is included as a supplemental item. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Nathan Goldberg, ngoldberg@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 41

42 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 20 ISSUE: Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Project Update REPORT: Update on the Rail Port Grant awarded to the MPO. BACKGROUND: In September of 2012, the MPO received a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a rail study. The grant requires a $25,000 local match, which will be provided by the Greater Des Moines Partnership, for a total of a $125,000 study. The DOT has provided grantees with a draft copy of the planning agreements for review. Finalization of the agreements and the distribution of funds to grantees should follow in early March. The study area is set to experience several critical changes in the next few years, which could have significant impacts to the area s rail and roadway transportation networks. The overall objective of the study is to analyze the impacts of these factors and resulting changes on the defined area, and to present the opportunities and challenges to the stakeholders on both a micro and macro level along with answering a series of technical questions. Included, immediately following, is a map showing the project location. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Nathan Goldberg, ngoldberg@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 42

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44 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No.21 ISSUE: Passenger Transportation Plan Fiscal Year 2014 Update REPORT: Report on the 2014 update to the Passenger Transportation Plan, which identifies opportunities to improve transportation for transportation-disadvantaged populations. BACKGROUND: The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) requires the MPO to annually develop a new Passenger Transportation Plan (PTP) or to update the current PTP. The PTP s purpose is to promote joint, coordinated passenger transportation planning programs that further the development of the local and regional public transportation system, particularly for transportation-disadvantaged populations. The MPO develops the PTP with assistance and input from the MPO s Transportation Advisory Group, the Des Moines Area Regional Transportation Authority, and the Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency. For Fiscal Year 2014, the MPO is required to develop an update to the Fiscal Years Passenger Transportation Plan. The MPO staff forwarded a draft PTP update to the Iowa DOT on February 1, 2013, for review and comment. Staff will incorporate any recommended changes to the document prior to its final submission to the DOT by May 1, The Passenger Transportation Plan Fiscal Year 2014 Update is included as a supplemental item to this agenda packet. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACTS: Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 44

45 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No.22 ISSUE: Ames-Des Moines Corridor Transit Study REPORT: Report on a potential transit study along the Ames-Des Moines corridor. BACKGROUND: There has been interest for several years by planning, economic development, and transit agencies along the Ames-Des Moines corridor to study mass transportation options along the corridor. The Ames-Des Moines corridor has been identified within both the MPO s Horizon Year 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the Iowa Department of Transportation s 2009 Passenger Transportation Funding Study as a candidate for potential transit service. The study of transit service between the two metropolitan areas was again identified as a major project in the Capital Crossroads Strategic Plan under the Physical Capital. The proposed study would include the following tasks: Identify potential ridership; Analyze various modes to serve the forecasted ridership; Determine service details for likely modes, including routes, frequencies, vehicle requirements, costs, and fare structures; Identify potential funding sources; and, Identify benefits for service recommendations, including economic development, emissions reductions, congestion relief, fuel savings, and social service benefits. MPO staff currently is working with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority and the Greater Des Moines Partnership to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) for consulting services to assist with the study. MPO staff will provide additional details regarding a refined scope of work, project timeline, and cost estimates as they become available. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACT: Zach Young, zyoung@dmampo.org; and, Dylan Mullenix, dmullenix@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 45

46 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 23 ISSUE: Certification Review REPORT: Update on the MPO s upcoming 2013 Certification Review. BACKGROUND: Metropolitan planning organizations are certified by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) every four years. The MPO s quadrennial review will take place from April 29 through May 1, 2013, at the MPO office. The purpose of the review is to highlight good planning practices and share information among the organizations, as well as to ensure that Federal regulatory requirements for transportation planning are being met. The review will be carried out by FHWA and FTA staff. In addition to FHWA, FTA, and MPO staff, participation is also anticipated by staff from the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, and any other local officials who wish to participate. A public input meeting will also be held on April 29, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., at the MPO office as part of the review process to accept comments from the community about the MPO s transportation planning process. This meeting will be an open-house format. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACT: Dylan Mullenix, dmullenix@dmampo.org; (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 46

47 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 24 ISSUE: The Tomorrow Plan Update REPORT: Update on activities related to The Tomorrow Plan. BACKGROUND: The MPO staff and consultant team continue to work through feedback on the draft plan that was received from the public and from communities. Staff also is working to meet with city councils as well as planning and zoning commissions of all communities; these comments and ideas are being incorporated into the plan as appropriate. It is anticipated that the next draft of the plan will be available in mid to late March. More information will be provided at the March 28, 2013, meeting. RECOMMENDATION: None. Report and discussion only. STAFF CONTACT: Bethany Wilcoxon, (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 47

48 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee March 2013 Item No. 25 ISSUE: Transportation Management Association Update INFORMATION: Report of the Transportation Management Association s (TMA) program February BACKGROUND: The TMA staff notes the following activities for February 2013: 1/3 Met with MPO staff about alternative transportation advertising; 2/1 Skywalk Golf (train theme), staffed by Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers volunteers; 49 Iowa-DOT Chicago-to-Council Bluffs passenger rail study surveys completed; 2/6 Tomorrow Plan draft review; 2/6 Met with Amy Baker, DCA Marketing Director, about TMA marketing plan for Spring 2013; 2/6 Prepared Public Transportation Roundtable March 1 agenda with members; 2/6 Attended mentoring meeting with Kervin Collier, AmeriCorps/VISTA volunteer; 2/7 Met with MPO staff to discuss Tomorrow Plan draft review; 2/7 Attended Transportation Technical Committee meeting; 2/7-2/8 Attended grant writing workshop sponsored by Polk County Sheriff s Office; 2/11 Testified before Iowa State Senate Transportation Committee hearing about benefits and economic impacts for Iowa of Chicago to Council Bluffs passenger rail project; 2/13 - Des Moines Rail Station telephone call with Iowa DOT, HDR, & MPO staff; 2/19 Attended Bicycle-Pedestrian Roundtable; 2/20 Attended Freight Roundtable; 2/21 Attended MPO Policy meeting; and, 2/28 Iowa AARP s Age-Friendly Communities workshop. RECOMMENDATION: None. Information only. STAFF CONTACT: Glenn Lyons, glyons@drivetimedesmoines.org. FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 48

49 Agenda Report MPO Policy Committee ISSUE: Iowa State Patrol Operation Safe Commute March 2013 Item No. 26 INFORMATION: Information an upcoming effort by the Iowa State Patrol to improve safety on Interstate 35/80. BACKGROUND: The Iowa State Patrol will be increasing enforcement during peak hours on Interstate 35/80 in the coming weeks. This enforcement is part of an effort to reduce crashes along the interstate, which ranks among the more dangerous sections of interstate in the country. Additional information from the Iowa State Patrol is included on the following page. RECOMMENDATION: None. Information only. STAFF CONTACT: Nathan Goldberg, (515) FY 2013 Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization 49

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