MPO 101 Introduction to the Purpose and Function of a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) CUUATS Technical Committee December 1, 2010
Presentation Outline Present and discuss purpose and nature of an MPO Open discussion on issues and concerns regarding CCRPC/CUUATS
Overview Some Key Concepts MPOs What, Why, Who? Functions and Products Structure Operating Procedures Challenges CUUATS History, Membership, Budget and Fees Discussion
What is a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)? The forum for cooperative transportation decision making for the metropolitan planning area. Source: 23 CFR Part 450.104
What is an MPO? A transportation policy-making and planning body with representatives of local, state and federal government and transportation authorities Required in urbanized areas of 50,000+ Ensures that federal spending on transportation occurs through a comprehensive, cooperative and continuing (3-C) process Variety of organizational arrangements hosted by another agency; stand-alone; existing agency designated as MPO
Why an MPO? Transportation investment means allocating scarce transportation funding resources appropriately Planning needs to reflect the region s shared vision for its future Requires a comprehensive examination of the region s future and investment alternatives MPO facilitates collaboration of governments, interested parties and residents
Who is the MPO? Elected Officials Interest Groups State Agencies Private Sector MPO Municipalities Counties & Regional Agencies Federal Agencies Transit Operators Public
MPO Functions Establish a setting fair and impartial Evaluate transportation alternatives Cooperatively develop, update, and approve: Unified Technical Work Program (UTWP) Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Involve the public (residents and key affected groups) - Develop PIP
What are the Metropolitan Planning Products Required by Law and Regulation? Unified Technical Work Program (UTWP) Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Feedback Public Involvement Critical Factors & Inputs Regional Vision & Goals Alternate Improvement Strategies Operations Capital The MPO Evaluation & Prioritization of Strategies Process Development of LRTP Critical Factors & Inputs Air Quality Feedback Development of TIP Project Development Systems Operation
MPO Products Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Unified Technical Work Program (UTWP) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Performance Monitoring Performance Monitoring
MPO Products Time Horizon Contents Update Requirements UTWP 1 Year Planning Studies, Tasks, Budget Annual Every 5 Years LRTP 20 Years Future Goals, Strategies & Projects (3 years for nonattainment/maintenance TMAs) TIP 4 Years Transportation Investments/Projects Every 1 year (varies by state). Amendments as needed.
Typical MPO Structure MPO Policy Committee MPO Technical Committee Subcommittees Other Standing Committees MPO Staff
Who sits on the MPO? The MPO Policy Committee is identified in the documents that designate the MPO Membership is determined by agreement among the Governor(s) and units of general purpose local government that represent 75% of the metropolitan area population
Policy Committee Role of the Policy Committee Develop a regional vision Establish regional policy Adopt UTWP, LRTP, and TIP Ensure that the decisions reflect the concerns of residents of the region
Technical Committee Role of the Technical Committee Advisory body to the MPO Policy Committee for transportation issues, primarily technical in nature Oversees MPO technical work and develops recommendations on projects and programs for Policy Committee consideration
Role of the MPO Staff Provide information and technical support to Policy and Technical members Prepare documents MPO Staff Foster interagency coordination through the Technical Committee and other Sub-committees Facilitate input and feedback from the public Recommend documents/processes to the Technical and Policy Committees for approval
IDOT s Role Primary oversight for MPOs Review and approve documents Liaison between MPOs and Federal agencies
FHWA and FTA s Role Provide federal approval of specific planning documents and processes Assist IDOT with MPO oversight as needed
MPO Operating Procedures Decision-making processes Effective and ongoing public involvement
Decision-making MPO process is designed to be bottom-up Leadership critical to get progress Policy Committee needs to clearly delineate roles and responsibilities of committees and staff (through adoption/maintenance of IA/bylaws)
Effective Public Involvement Public Involvement Plan (PIP) Required document Need to clearly lay out process, strategy and responsibilities for ensuring continuous opportunities for public input and education Environmental Justice populations critical Innovation in public involvement can both enhance the process and make it more cost-effective
Existing challenges facing MPOs Coordination among different players in MPO process (and knowing who they are!) Staying on top of emerging issues and requirements federal, state, local Achieving organizational goals with limited financial and staff resources Balancing management of in-house work and consultant tasks Meeting fatigue MPO staff, committees and citizens
Future challenges facing MPOs Potential changes in federal transportation bill Funding and mandates More emphasis on transit, bicycle and pedestrian modes to decrease VMT More emphasis on operations and safety More accountability (performance based) Air quality issues Potential federal changes to air quality standards
Champaign-Urbana Urbanized Area Transportation Study (CUUATS)
CUUATS History 1962 Federal Aid Highway Act and 1964 Urban Mass Transit Act required the 3C (Continuing, Cooperative, Comprehensive) Process Original agreement signed by original CUUATS agencies (Champaign, Urbana, Champaign County, University of Illinois and State of Illinois) in mid 1964. CCRPC was created in 1965 Between 1964 and 1974 IDOT District Office did the required work CCRPC was designated as the MPO in 1974
Policy Committee CUUATS Membership 1964, 1978 and 2001 1964 1978 2001 Champaign County- Chairman County Board Champaign County- Chairman County Board of Supervisors Champaign County- Chairman County Board City of Champaign Mayor City of Champaign Mayor City of Champaign Mayor City of Urbana Mayor City of Urbana Mayor City of Urbana Mayor Village of Savoy President Village of Savoy President Village of Savoy President University of Illinois- Director of University of Illinois- Vice-Chancellor for University of Illinois- Vice-Chancellor Physical Plant Adm. Affairs for Adm. Affairs Mass Transit District Chairman Mass Transit District Chairman CCRPC Chairman Commission IDOT District Engineer IDOT District Engineer IDOT District Engineer In all the years, each agency has had 1 vote
CUUATS Membership 1964, 1978 and 2001 Technical Committee 1964 1978 2001 Champaign County-2 voting members City of Champaign 2 voting members City of Urbana 2 voting members Village of Savoy 1 voting member University of Illinois- 3 voting members Mass Transit District 1 voting member CCRPC 1 voting member IDOT 2 voting members Champaign County-2 voting members City of Champaign 2 voting members City of Urbana 2 voting members Village of Savoy 2 voting members University of Illinois- 2 voting members Mass Transit District 1 voting member CCRPC 1 voting member IDOT 2 voting members
CUUATS Budget 80% Federal Funds 20% Local Matching Funds CUUATS Funding 2001-2011 450,000.00 400,000.00 350,000.00 300,000.00 $ 250,000.00 200,000.00 FHWA + FTA Local match FHWA + FTA + Local 150,000.00 100,000.00 50,000.00 0.00 FY2002 FY2003 FY2004 FY2005 FY2006 FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 Fiscal Year
CUUATS Budget Revenue Summary Program Year 2011 Federal Local* Description (80%) (20%) Total IDOT-PL FY2011 PL Allocation $246,057 $61,514 $307,571 FTA FY2011 Section 5303 $64,132 $16,033 $80,165 Total Revenue $310,189 $77,547 $387,736 Cost Allocation Description IDOT-PL FTA TOTAL Total Funds Available for Transportation Planning $307,571 $80,165 $387,736 Distribution Percentages 79.32% 20.68% 100%
CUUATS Membership Fees CUUATS Proposed Fee Structure FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 Jul 08-Jun09 Jul 09 - Jun 10 Jul 10 - Jun 11 Jul 10 - Jun 11 Champaign $ 22,705 $ 23,840 $ 25,032 $ 26,284 Urbana $ 22,705 $ 23,840 $ 25,032 $ 26,284 Champaign County $ 22,705 $ 23,840 $ 25,032 $ 26,284 University of Illinois $ 11,774 $ 12,363 $ 12,981 $ 13,630 Savoy $ 4,206 $ 4,417 $ 4,417 $ 4,638 Total $ 84,095 $ 88,300 $ 92,495 $ 97,119 Billing 1/08 Billing 1/09 Billing 1/10 Billing 1/11
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