06-08-2015 GIAMPO - Technical Advisory Committee Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO – Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, June 8, 2015
10:00 am @ City Hall - Community Meeting Room
100 E 1st St, Grand Island, NE 68801
AGENDA
1.Call to Order
This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State of Nebraska.
The requirements for an open meeting are posted on the wall in this room and anyone
that wants to find out what those are is welcome to read through them.
2.Roll Call
3.Approval of Minutes from the April 13, 2015 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
4."DRAFT" Fiscal Year 2016 Unified Planning Work Program
5.Long Range Transportation Public Involvement Plan
6.Update of Aerial Photography
7.Update on Transit Needs Analysis Study Plan
8.Long Range Transportation Plan Workshop -June 29, 2015; 2pm to 4pm at the Heartland
Event Center's Bosselman Conference Center
9.NEW ITEM - US 30 Reconstruction (S-30-4(1046) Jct US-281 West, CN41704) - Discussion
10.Next Meeting
11.Adjournment
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, June 8, 2015
Regular Session
Item C1
Approval of Minutes from the April 13, 2015 Technical Advisory
Committee Meeting
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MINUTES
April 13, 2015 at 1:30 pm
Community Meeting Room
Grand Island City Hall, 100 E. 1st Street, Grand Island, NE
Voting Members in Attendance:
Terry Brown, City of GI, Director of Engineering Service Present
John Collins, City of GI Public Works Director Present
Marlan Ferguson, City of GI, City Administrator Present
Mike Meyer, Merrick Co. Hwy. Superintendent Present
Chad Nabity, Hall Co. Regional Planning Director Present
Ramona Schafer, Village of Alda Absent
Casey Sherlock, Hall Co. Public Works Director Absent
Wes Wahlgren, NDOR District 4 Engineer Present
Brad Zumwalt, NDOR Highway Planning Manager Present
Non‐Voting Members in Attendance:
Mary Berlie, Grand Island Area Economic Development Corp. Present
Mike Blackley, Union Pacific Railroad Absent
Shannon Callahan, City of GI Public Works Street Superintendent Present
William Clingman, City of GI, Interim Finance Director Present
Logan Daniels, Federal Transit Administration – Region VII Absent
Justin Luther, Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights Federal
Highway Admin.
Present
Cindy Johnson, Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce Present
Larry Legg, NDOR Local Projects Engineer Absent
Kaine McClelland, NDOR State Modeler Absent
Kelli O’Brien, Union Pacific Railroad Absent
Mike Olson, Central NE Regional Airport Present
Noel Salac, NDOR, Planning & Locational Studies Section Head Absent
Jeff Soula, NDOR Local Projects Urban Engineer Present
Andy Williams, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Absent
Others in Attendance:
John Adams, MPO Program Manager
Nicki Stoltenberg, Assistant to the City Administrator
Catrina DeLosh, Public Works Administrative Assistant
Robert Sivick, City Attorney
Call to Order
Nabity called the meeting to order at 1:30 pm. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was acknowledged.
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Roll Call
Roll call was taken.
Approve Minutes of the March 17, 2015 Technical Advisory Committee
Motion by Collins to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2015 meeting, seconded by Wahlgren.
Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
“Draft” Fiscal Year 2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Adams provided an update on this, stating the draft is due the Nebraska Department of Roads by
April 15, 2015, and will be posted on the City’s website. There is a 30 day public comment period on
such draft plan, with the GIAMPO Policy Board slated to approve at their May 26, 2015 meeting.
Long Range Transportation Plan – Olsson Associates
Clyde Prem, Olsson Associates Project Manager; Triveece Penelton, Vireo Public Involvement
Innovator, and Matt Rief, Olsson Associates Project Advisor spoke to the GIAMPO Long Range
Transportation Plan development/startup – goals, public involvement plan, project identity, planning
for the first public meeting, data collection, and the model development. Prem covered the goal
topic areas, which are based on performance measures & mentioned they can be combined if the
committee desires to do so. Collins would like to address the trucks through the City and the I80 to
airport access. The committee was directed by Prem to think of ideas/input prior to the next
committee meeting. Penelton informed the committee these goals can also be established through
public input, which is planned in the next month or so.
Penelton talked to the committee on the identity of the project and stated the GIAMPO LRTP plan is
too long of a name and suggests “JOURNEY 2040” be used as the project name. Nabity
recommended the committee proceed with such recommendation. Johnson mentioned name
options can be discussed or the committee can choose to use the recommended name and move
forward. Motion was made by Collins to use “JOURNEY 2040”, seconded by Brown. Upon voice vote,
all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Penelton talked about the four (4) points of engagement; Outcomes, Existing
Conditions/Performance Measures, Scenarios, and Priority Projects. Collins stated the MPO reacts to
other groups – MPO is a support group.
Luther notified the committee that a 45 day comment period is required for the Public Involvement
Plan of the LRTP and could be incorporated into the draft provided with the packet. Collins made a
motion the TAC Committee approve this draft for public comment and ask the Policy Board to
approve at their next scheduled meeting, as this will keep things moving forward. Brown seconded
the motion. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
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Penelton noted an online survey could be posted for the public prior to any workshops. Such survey
cannot be put out until the 45 day comment period is up. Workshop times were also discussed; most
feel an evening workshop should be considered.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting of the TAC will be June 8, 2015. This may be rescheduled to June 10, 2015 for the
1st workshop.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Nabity adjourned the meeting at 3:04 pm.
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, June 8, 2015
Regular Session
Item H1
"DRAFT" Fiscal Year 2016 Unified Planning Work Program
Recommendation to Policy Board Required
Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Program Manager
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Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning
Organization (GIAMPO)
FY 2016 Unified Planning Work Program
The preparation of this document has been financed in part through funds from the Federal Highway
Administration, Federal Transit Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation, under the Metropolitan
Planning Program, Section 104(f) of Title 23 U.S. Code, and Nebraska Department of Roads. The contents of this
document do not necessary reflect the official views or policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
APRIL 15, 2015 – DRAFT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS – APPROVIAL JUNE 9, 2015- GIAMPO
POLICY BOARD
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Unified Planning Work Program for Fiscal Year 2016
Policy Board Members
Chair – Jeremey L. Jensen
Vice-Chair – Chuck Haase
Mayor: Mayor, Jeremey L. Jensen
Grand Island Council Members: Vaughn Minton, Mike Paulick, Julie Hehnke, Chuck Haase
County Board Members: Scott Arnold, Gary Quant
Planning Commission Chair: Pat O’Neill
Nebraska Department of Roads Director: Randy Peters
Ex-Officio (non-voting) Members include:
FHWA Nebraska Division Administrator: Joseph Werning
FTA Region VII Administrator: Mokhtee Ahmad
Approved Ex-Officio (non-voting) Other Members:
City of Grand Island: Marlan Ferguson, John Collins, Terry Brown, Chad Nabity
Nebraska Department of Transportation: Brad Zumwalt, Wes Wahlgren
Federal Transit Administration: Mark Bechtel
Federal Highway Administration: Justin Luther
Technical Committee Members
Chair – Chad Nabity
Vice Chair – Terry Brown
The voting membership of the TAC is as follows:
(a) Grand Island Public Works Director
(b) Grand Island City Administrator
(c) Grand Island Manager of Engineering Services
(d) Hall County Regional Planning Director
(e) Hall County Public Works Director
(f) Two representatives from NDOR; one designated by the Planning and Development Engineer and the District Four
Engineer
(g) Merrick County Public Works Director or Highway Superintendent
(h) One representative from the Village of Alda
The Ex-Officio (non-voting) membership of the TAC is as follows:
(a) FHWA Nebraska Division Transportation Planner or designee
(b) FTA Region VII Transportation Planner or designee
(c) NDOR Local Projects Division Urban Engineer
(d) Grand Island Finance Director
(e) One representative from the Union Pacific Railroad and one representative from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railroad may be appointed to the committee by their respective companies; other rail system operators may be added
by the policy board as needed
(f) One representative from the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce
(g) One representative from the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation
(h) The Board of the Central Nebraska Regional Airport may appoint one representative
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Membership 1
Table of Contents 2
Boundary 3
Introduction 4
Significant Planned Activities for FY 2016& Planning Emphasizes Areas 5
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MPO WORK ELEMENTS
Element A – Unified Planning Work Program 6
Element B – Transportation Improvement Program 6
Element C – Public Participation Plan 7
Element D – Short Range Planning Activities 8
Element E – Long Range Transportation Plan 9
Element F – Transit Planning 10
Element G – Administration/System Management 10
Budget Table 12
Grand Island Metropolitan Study Area
Introduction
As required by 23 CFR 420 and 450.314 the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) has prepared this
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
The purpose of this document is to provide the citizens of the GIAMPO and all partnering governing bodies an outline of the
Metropolitan Planning Organization’s planned work activities, and identify the funding for those activities for fiscal year
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2016,(July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016). This document is a budget document and it may be amended by the policy board as
priorities and activities change.
The primary objectives for this year are to implement the Continuing, Cooperative, and Comprehensive, (3-C) transportation
process to develop a performance based Long Range Transportation Plan, Formal Public Participation Plan, goals, objectives,
and performance measures in accordance to current Federal Transportation Act MAP-21, and to institute a transportation
planning process that will address the needs and investments in the transportation system in order to adequately maintain the
transportation system.
These Factors Include:
The metropolitan planning process must explicitly consider and analyze, as appropriate, eight planning factors defined in MAP-
21 that reflect sound planning principles and in coordination, cooperation, and continuing with stakeholders in the Grand
Island Metropolitan Planning Organizations Planning Area.
Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness, productivity
and efficiency;
Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;
Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;
Increase the accessibility and mobility options available to people and for freight;
Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, and improve quality of life, and promote
consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and economic development
patterns;
Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for people and
freight;
Promote efficient system management and operation; and
Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system.
This input will be used to identify, plan and prioritize projects to meet the transportation needs of the area. Initial efforts will
focus on the development of the Public Participation Plan, Long Range Transportation Plan, and corridor studies to improve
safety and efficiency within the existing transportation system.
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO), is the organization of elected officials in the
Grand Island urbanized area designated by the Governor to carry-out the federal mandated transportation planning
process.
GIAMPO provides the forum for local decision-making on transportation issues of a regional nature.
The foundation for the metropolitan planning process is to promote consistency between transportation
improvements and state and local planned growth and economic development patterns and the submission of
transportation planning documents to the FHWA, FTA, and NDOR.
Meaningful public involvement will be encouraged and actively sought throughout the planning and development of
the area’s transportation plans and programs. Area citizens will be provided an opportunity and encouraged to
comment on every aspect of the transportation planning process through planning meetings, public hearings, and
individual correspondence.
GIAMPO staff will facilitate the development of all planning elements for the Metropolitan Planning Area in
accordance to the current federal transportation bill.
Policy Board
The Policy Board shall establish policy and procedures for matters necessary to comply with the requirements of Title 23,
United States Code, and subsequent acts. The Policy Board shall have the power and duty to prepare and adopt
comprehensive transportation studies and plans to guide the unified development of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan
Planning Area and to promote the general welfare and prosperity of its people in an economic and efficient manner.
Technical Advisory Committee
The MPO Technical Committee (TAC) is responsible for the administration of the (3-C) Transportation
Planning Process, providing data, technical assistance, and recommendations to the Policy
Board for matters necessary to comply with the requirements of Title 23, United States Code, and
Subsequent acts. Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:
Advising the Policy Board on comprehensive transportation studies and plans to help guide the unified development of
the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Area to promote the general welfare and prosperity of its people in an
economic and efficient manner.
Examining and recommending projects concerning the development of a safe, efficient, and coordinated multimodal
transportation network.
Annually prepare and recommend, at a minimum, a five-year MPO Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and
shall review the allocation of all federal-aid funds to eligible projects within each Annual Element of the TIP for
financial constraint.
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Annually review the MPO Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and recommend updates as necessary. The LRTP shall
be updated at a minimum every five years.
Annually prepare and recommend an MPO Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) detailing projected work activities
and a proposed budget for implementation.
Prepare and recommend a MPO Public Participation Process (PPP) that outlines the promotion and utilization of public
involvement, to be reviewed annually and updated as necessary.
Staff
The GIAMPO professional staff will be available to aid local officials and concerned citizens in implementing transportation and
various community improvement programs in an overall effort to enhance the area. Staff members encourage and assist local
leaders in several programs, with strong emphasis on the benefits of regional cooperation and coordination. Currently, the
GIAMPO staff involved with transportation planning consists of a Metropolitan Planning Organization Program Manager
supported by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and the Manager of Engineering Services in conjunction with the
Director of the Hall County Regional Planning Department, and various administrative staff.
Staff Time Estimates
Staff (equivalent staff time) Estimated Staff Months Est. Hours
Professional Staff (MPO Program Manager) - Direct 11.5 1,993
Administrative Staff 1 160
FY 2016 SIGNIFICANT PLANNED ACTIVITES
Adoption of the FIRST Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Performance Based Long Range Transportation
Plan.
Adoption of the FIRST Transportation Improvement Program for the GIAMPO Planning Area.
Transit Needs Assessment and Identification of various social services agencies.
GIAMPO Areas of Planning Emphasizes
MAP-21 Implementation – In 2015, the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will be developing their initial
Long Range Transportation Plan. This plan will be performance based which will include performance measures, setting
targets, reporting performance, and programming transportation investments directed toward the achievement of the
established system performance outcomes as outlined in MAP-21.
Regional Models of Cooperation - As the goals are established for the GIAMPO Planning Process and Plan, goals will be
established to “Ensure a Regional Approach to Transportation Planning by Promoting Cooperation and Coordination” for an
effective and coordinated approach to transportation decision-making supporting common goals and capitalizing on
opportunities related to project delivery, congestion management, safety, freight, livability, and commerce.
Ladders of Opportunity (Access to Essential Services)- During FY 2015, into FY 2016 the MPO in cooperation with the City of
Grand Island will be contracting outside services to develop a “Transit Needs Analysis”. This study will address transportation
connectivity gaps in accessing essential services and the needs of the community for alternative modes of transportation.
These essential services include employment, Health Care, Schools/Education, and recreation.
MPO FY 2016 Work Elements
Element A - Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Purpose: Develop and maintain the UPWP and budget including the following activities.
Previous Work:
Approved FY 2015 UPWP
Activities:
Draft, finalize and adopt the 2017 UPWP and Budget by July 1, 2016
Maintain the 2016 UPWP and Budget through UPWP Amendments, as necessary
Maintain the annual FHWA PL grant contract and any subsequent amendments
Coordinate with planning partners regarding UPWP activities
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End Products:
o Annual “DRAFT” FY 2017 UPWP submitted to NDOR prior April 15, 2016
o Amendments and Administration Modifications as needed
Budget Total Costs Schedule
2016 UPWP and Budget Amendments $ 3,684 Ongoing
“DRAFT” UPWP $ 4,612 April 15th, 2016
2017 Approved UPWP $ 895 July 1, 2016
Total Budget $ 9,191
Element B - Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Previous Work:
No work required prior to the adoption of the MPO’s Long Range Transportation Plan.
Purpose:
This element is to develop, maintain and monitor a five-year program of transportation projects and the financial plan that
demonstrates the program can reasonably be implemented. GIAMPO will monitor the program, and will also continue the
effort to gain public input on significant projects, and will provide mechanisms to inform the public of the funding availability
for federal, state, and local projects. It also addresses TITLE VI assurances and Environmental Justice with its development and
amendments to the approved TIP.
Activities:
Meet with stakeholders, decision makers, and citizens concerning the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
process and the TIP Program, when needed. This includes presentations of Grand Island’s one and six year road plans.
Staff involvement on project related activities ensuring issues are properly identified and adequately addressed for
timely implementation.
Annual posting of federally funded projects for the previous fiscal year, including the status of every project in the first
year of the previous TIP.
Draft an initial TIP Policy.
End Products:
o Approved 5-year Transportation Improvement Program by March 27, 2016
o Amendments to the current approved Transportation Improvement Program (if necessary)
o Annual Posting of projects and status of year 1 of the previous TIP on GIAMPO’s website
o Project Priority and Selection Policy for GIAMPO
Budget Costs Schedule
Approved 5-yearTransportation Improvement Prog. $4,500 3rd Quarter
Federal/State Funds Expended Prior Year Publication $2,500 1st Quarter
TIP Policy/Selection Process $5,513 3rd Quarter
Present Grand Island’s 1 and 6 Year Road Plan $2,752
Total Budget $15,265
Element C – Public Participation Plan (PPP)
Purpose:
The initial PPP was developed as a task in the development of the LRTP, the foundation of the PPP is too enhance and
encourage participation of stakeholders, decision makers, and citizens in the transportation planning process. Special efforts
will focus on persons and groups that are typically under-represented in transportation planning or with special transportation
needs, including, low-income, minority, elderly, and disabled populations.
Previous Work:
A web page was developed for the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization where meeting agendas and
minutes are posted. Meeting notices are advertised in accordance with the City of Grand Island’s open meeting policy.
Activities:
Opportunities for public participation will be offered at all future GIAMPO Policy Board meetings and TAC meetings on
published agenda items.
Continuing education about the MPO and the purpose of the MPO. This will be done with media interviews, GITV, and
public speaking engagements with civic groups.
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The GIAMPO website will be maintained for meeting notices and information regarding transportation planning
activities that affect the region.
Maintenance and updating of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to inform interested parties on
transportation planning activities.
Three(3) Stakeholders Workshops for the Long Range Transportation Plan
End Product
o Approved Public Participation Plan
Budget Costs Schedule
Title VI Mitigation/Assessment $ 1,500 Ongoing
Public Participation Plan $ 7,927 1st Qtr
Web Site Development/Maintenance $ 5,500 Ongoing
Civic Group Speaking/Plan development Activities $ 3,224 Ongoing
Media Interviews $ 1,200 Ongoing
GITV Programing $ 500 Ongoing
Total Budget $19,851
Element D – Short Range Planning Activities
Purpose:
To identify short range transportation needs and problems, present alternative solutions and evaluation criteria assisting policy
makers in development and adoption of plans and programs that optimize efficient management of the existing transportation
system. Other activities include activities that such as the review and maintenance of the Highway Function Classification
System, assisting the Nebraska Department of Roads in Highway Performance Management System data collection and
implementation of identified performance measures system-wide.
Previous Work:
This is a new planning work element for the MPO and is anticipated to be an on-going activity in future Unified
Planning Work Programs. The planning efforts under this work element will concentrate on studies and work activities that
can be considered improvements of system management and operations (M&O), formally identified as Transportation System
Management (TSM), and analyses regional transportation as an interconnected set of services and systems to improve system
performance through better management and use of the multimodal transportation network.
Activities:
Review and update of the Highway Function Classification System in coordination with NDOR
Assisting the Nebraska Department of Roads in Highway Performance Management System data collection
Implementation and review of identified performance measures
Addressing local concerns that have been identified through the (3-C) transportation planning process
Development of a process to identify areas where low cost safety counter measures can be implemented Identification
and development of traffic engineering improvements and begin integrating safety conscious planning to address
vehicle crashes and general operations of the transportation system that are identified through system wide analysis
or through complaints and concerns of citizens and elected officials.
Evaluation of travel simulation/intersection capacity software(ie. Sycro, HCM)
End Products
o Updated Highway Function Classification System
o Identification of Highway Performance data for HPMS
o Purchase of travel simulation/intersection capacity software for use in visualization of proposed low cost system
improvements.
Budget
Costs Schedule
Development of processes for activities $ 6,747 On-going
Total Budget $ 6,747
Element E– Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
Purpose:
The LRTP includes long-range and short-range strategies/actions that lead to the development of an integrated multimodal
transportation system to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. It will be developed with regards to
the intent and requirements of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) passed in July 2012 and
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guidance by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and the Nebraska
Department of Roads (NDOR). The consultant and MPO Program Manager shall coordinate development and completion of all
activities with respective stakeholders.
Previous Work:
A Request-For-Proposal for Professional Services to perform the development of the Long Range Transportation Plan was developed.
Consultant selection process, and signed agreements were put in place the fourth quarter of FY 2014.
Consultant selection was made and the development of the LRTP began March 2015, including a travel demand model.
Work on the development of the LRTP began in the 3rd quarter of FY 2015 with completion scheduled for March 27, 2016.
Activities:
Develop performance goals, objectives, and measures for approval
Develop and calibrate of a Travel Demand Model that combines GIS and transportation modeling capabilities in a
single integrated platform.
Development of a performance based LRTP with a 2040-year horizon by March 27, 2016Performance Measures and
Priority Selection
Goals and Objectives
Existing Conditions
Demographic Analysis
Future IV's (Population, Land Use, Employment)
Bike/Freight/Transit/Air/Rail
ITS Goals
Financial Projections
Base and Forecasted E&C network projections
End Products:
o Approved Performance Goals, Objectives, and Measures
o Validated Travel Demand Model
o Forecasted Independent Variables
o Financial Projections for LRP
o E&C Network E&C LOS Identified
o Approved 2040 Performance Based LRTP
Budget Activities Costs Schedule
QA/QC – Assisting Consultants $38,994 March 2016
Professional Services-Model/LRTP Development $ 135,119
Professional Services-LRTP Development – FY2015 Carry-Over $ 62,500
Total Costs $ 236,613
Element F – Transit Planning
Previous Work:
Preliminary discussions and the development of a MOA for Hall County to continue providing transit and para-transit services
within the study area.
Development of a RFP for consulting services to perform a Transit Needs Analysis Study to identify Transit Needs and “Ladders
of Opportunity”, and how best to address those needs within the MPO Study Area.
Purpose:
In 2012, the City of Grand Island became the designated recipient to receive the FTA 5307(Urban) transit funds. In 2013, the
City and Hall County entered into an interlocal agreement for Hall County Transportation to continue to operate services using
unexpended FTA 5311(Rural) funds during a transitional period. During FY 2016 the MPO will work with the City of Grand
Island and Hall County to develop and finalize a transitional plan for transit services in the City of Grand Island and Hall County.
The plan must at a minimum provide a level of service for transit customers consistent with the level of service that has been
offered by Hall County Transportation. The transitional plan will also take into account, possible additional services based on
funding and identified needs of the community.
Activity:
A Transit Needs Analysis Plan and recommendations for Transit Alternatives in Grand Island Urban Area
End Product:
o Development of a Transition Plan and recommendations with timelines, expected funding and procurement policies.
Budget Costs Schedule
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General Framework and Transit Planning $16,634
Transit Needs Analysis Study – Outside Consultant section 5303 $25,000 3rd Quarter
Transit Needs Analysis Study – Outside Consultant section 5307 $100,000
Total Budget $166,634
Element F – Administration/Systems Management (ASM)
Purpose:
The General administration of the transportation planning program for the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization.
Previous Work:
Adopted By-Laws for the Technical Advisory Committee on March 25, 2014
Adopted By-Laws for the Policy Committee in July 23, 2013, and amended September 17, 2013
Hired the Metropolitan Planning Manager on February 28, 2014
Set meeting schedules for the Policy Board and TAC
Developing the FY 2016 UPWP
Created of the GIAMPO web page
Established reporting and invoicing practices for transportation planning program
Provided for office and office equipment for the MPO Staff including computers, printers, furniture, phone and other
necessary tools
Activities:
Compile and submit quarterly reimbursement reports to NDOR
Compile and submit quarterly progress reports to NDOR
Manage the GIAMPO Funding Streams
Track the status of UPWP budget and activities
End Product:
o General Administration of the established 3-C Transportation Planning Process for the Grand Island Area
Transportation Study.
o FY 2016 Quarterly Reimbursement Requests and Quarterly Activities Reports
Budget Costs Schedule
Direct
Prepare Meetings for Policy Board and TAC $7,100 Ongoing
Meeting Minutes and other Documentation $4,430 Ongoing
Administration of Program/Reporting Documentation $5,876 Ongoing
Manage Funding Streams and Budget $5,917 Ongoing
$23,323
Other Direct
Office Supplies, Phone, Advertisment, Misc. $ 1,590 Ongoing
Travel Simulation Software – See Element D $12,000 Ongoing
Software Maintenance – TransCAD $ 1,200 Ongoing
Training/Conferences/Travel $ 5,500 Ongoing
$ 23,290
Admin. Total $46,613
Budget
It is anticipated that the cost of implementing this UPWP for GIAMPO will be $372.015, during fiscal year 2016. Based on the
formula funding for MPOs in Nebraska, in FY 2016 GIAMPO is eligible for up to $214,305 Federal Highway Planning funds, and
$33,307 Federal Transit Section 5303 funds for staffing and other expenses. In addition, funds were made available for the
Development of the Performance Based Long Range Transportation Plan in FY 2015 from the Federal Highway Administration
SPR program with an anticipated budgeted carry-over of $62,500 into FY 2016. The City of Grand Island, by agreement
provides at least a 20% match (including but not limited to staff time, office space, and web hosting and financial services)
toward GIAMPO’s transportation planning activities.
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DISTRIBUTION OF COSTS BY WORK ELEMENT
FY 2016 "Preliminary UPWP
FY 2016 FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) PL - PROGRAM COSTS
July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016
Project Number - TBA , Control Number - TBA Agreement TBA
Category Cost Category Total NE Federal Grand Island Total
0.80 0.20 100
UPWP
Direct Labor 6,337.60 5,070.08 1,267.52 6,337.60
Fringe/Indirect
2,353.78 1,883.03 470.76 2,353.78
Other Direct
500.00 400.00 100.00 500.00
Total Unified Planning Work Program $9,191.38 $7,353.11 $1,838.28 $9,191.38
TIP
Direct Labor 9,308.35 7,446.68 1,861.67 9,308.35
Fringe/Indirect
3,457.12 2,765.70 691.42 3,457.12
Other Direct
2,500.00 2,000.00 500.00 2,500.00
Total Transportation Improvmeent Program $15,265.47 $12,212.38 $3,053.09 $15,265.47
PPP-Public Participation
Direct Labor 12,431.10 9,944.88 2,486.22 12,431.10
Fringe/Indirect 4,616.91 3,693.53 923.38 4,616.91
Other Direct
2,802.50 2,242.00 560.50 2,802.50
Total Public Participation $19,850.51 $15,880.41 $3,970.10 $19,850.51
Short Range Studies/Data Development/Maintenance
Direct Labor 4,555.15 3,644.12 911.03 4,555.15
Fringe/Indirect 1,691.78 1,353.43 338.36 1,691.78
Other Direct
500.00 400.00 100.00 500.00
Total Short Range Studies/Data Maintenance $6,746.93 $5,397.55 $1,349.39 $6,746.93
Long Range Transportation Plan/Travel Demand Model
Direct Labor 25,152.35 20,121.88 5,030.47 25,152.35
Fringe/Indirect
9,341.58 7,473.27 1,868.32 9,341.58
Other Direct
4,500.00 3,600.00 900.00 4,500.00
Outside Services (Development of LRTP)
Append to Agreement FY 14 PL Funds - BO1501 135,118.75 108,095.00 27,023.75 135,118.75
FY 2015 Agreement BO1501 SPR Carry-Over 62,500.00 50,000.00 12,500.00 62,500.00
Total Long Range Transportation Plan/Travel Demand
Model $236,612.68 $189,290.15 $47,322.54 $236,612.68
Transit Planning
Direct Labor 11,435.20 10,200.00 2,550.00 12,750.00
Fridge/Indirect 4,249.03 3,399.23 849.81 4,249.03
Outside Consulting Services Section 5303 25,000.00 20,000.00 5,000.00 25,000.00
Outside Consulting Section 5307 125,000 100,000 25,000 $125,000
Other Direct 950.48 760.38 190.10 950.48
Total Cost Transit Planning $41,634.71 $33,307.77 $8,326.94 $41,634.71
Administration/System Management
Direct Labor - Prog.Man. 13,071.30 10,457.04 2,614.26 13,071.30
Fringe/Indirect - Program Manager 4,854.68 3,883.74 970.94 4,854.68
Direct Labor - Administrative Support 3,899.20 3,119.36 779.84 3,899.20
Fringe/Indirect - Administrative Support 1,497.60 1,198.08 299.52 1,497.60
Other Direct Office Supplies, Phone, Misc. 4,590.69 3,672.55 918.14 4,590.69
Travel Simulation Software - TBD (See 12,000.00 9,600.00 2,400.00 12,000.00
Software Maintenance TransCAD 1,200.00 960.00 240.00 1,200.00
Training/Conferences
5,500.00 4,400.00 1,100.00 5,500.00
Total Administration/System Management $46,613.47 $37,290.78 $9,322.69 $46,613.47
FHWA 2016 Direct Labor FHwA 70,855.9 56,684.68 14,171.17 74,755.05
Fringe/Indirect FHwA
27,813.46 22,250.77 5,562.69 27,813.46
Outside Services (LRTP) Append Agreement BO1501 135,118.75 108,095.00 27,023.75 135,118.75
Other Direct 34,093.19 27,274.55 6,818.64 34,093.19
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Total FY 2016 FHWA UPWP 267,881.25 214,305.00 53,576.25 271,780.45
Total FY 2015 SPR Agreement BO1501 Carry-Over 62,500.00 50,000.00 12,500.00 62,500.00
Total FHWA UPWP $330,381.25 $264,305.00 $66,076.25 $330,381.25
FTA 2016 Direct Labor FTA
11,435.20 9,148.16 2,287.04 11,435.20
Fringe/Indirect FTA
4,249.03 3,399.23 849.81 4,249.03
Outside Services "Transit Needs Analysis" 150,000 120,0000 30,,000.00 150,000.00
Other Direct 950.48 760.38 190.10 950.48
Total FTA FY 2016 Section 5303 and 5307 $166,634 $133,307 $33,327 $166,634
NOTES:
Total Highway Planning Federal Highway Planning -
FHWA $264,305.00
Total Transit Federal Transit Administration $133,307.00
Total Local Match
$99,403.25
$497,015.25
“DRAFT” – Submitted April 2015 – Revision includes $100,000 FTA Section 5307 funds that were approved for FY 2015, this
increased the Transit Planning Budget to reflect those funds for the Transit Needs Analysis.
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, June 8, 2015
Regular Session
Item H2
Long Range Transportation Public Involvement Plan
Recommendation to Policy Board Required
Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Program Manager
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May 28, 2015 Draft
Public Involvement Plan for
JOURNEY 2040
GIAMPO’s 25-Year Performance-Based Long Range Transportation Plan
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Introduction
This document describes the public involvement process for the Grand Island
Metropolitan Area’s (GIAMPO), performance-based Long Range Transportation Plan
(LRTP), hereafter referred to as JOURNEY 2040.
Urbanized areas with populations of at least 50,000 people may form a metropolitan
planning organization through an agreement between the Governor and the local
governments representing at least 75 percent of the metropolitan area’s population,
including the largest incorporated city (according to population) as determined by the
U.S. Census. The Grand Island area reached the target population in 2012. The
following year, GIAMPO was established for the densely developed or urbanized area
consisting of Grand Island and the Village of Alda in Hall County, Nebraska as shown in
Figure 1 – GIAMPO Planning Area. GIAMPO is a program of the City of Grand
Island’s Department of Public Works and focuses on planning for transportation and
land uses within the planning area.
The JOURNEY 2040 planning document and process is GIAMPO’s first major initiative.
It is also the planning area’s first experience engaging in comprehensive discussions
that are focused solely on planning for the range of multimodal, transportation
improvement projects that could serve the community over the course of the coming 25
years.
Figure 1 – GIAMPO Planning Area
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The JOURNEY 2040 Plan
The final JOURNEY 2040 plan will be a vision and policy document whose
recommendations can be adjusted over time to reflect changes within the planning area.
It will outline a range of recommended, transportation improvement projects for an
interconnected network of roads, pedestrian and/or bicyclist paths, transit, and rail that
are either fiscally or non-fiscally constrained. Each project will be based on public
involvement, performance measures, preferred improvement scenarios, growth
projections, existing conditions, and the overall transportation vision for the planning
area. JOURNEY 2040 will also include a financial plan that describes how fiscally-
constrained improvement projects could be funded through anticipated federal, state,
and/or local resources for implementation.
The JOURNEY 2040 plan is anticipated to be adopted by the GIAMPO Policy Board by
March 27, 2016, and is mandated to be updated every five-years or when significate
changes occur in the planning area. Thereafter, a more detailed, short-range version of
the plan, known as the GIAMPO’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), will be
developed and revised annually in five-year intervals. The regionally significant projects
that are described in the TIP will be consistent with the goals, objectives and projects
identified in the LRTP will be incorporated into the State Transportation Improvement
Program (STIP) for the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR), so they may be
eligible for federal obligation of funding for more detailed planning, environmental study,
design, and/or construction. JOURNEY 2040 projects will also be incorporated into the
1-6 year street improvement program for Grand Island as another funding source for
implementation.
The Planning Process
The purpose of the JOURNEY 2040 planning process is to fulfill identified goals and
performance measures by developing transportation improvement strategies that will
meet stated needs. Recommended strategies are intended to address current and
future land uses, economic development trends, the traffic demands of multiple modes
of transportation, public safety, social needs, and health considerations.
The GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) provides technical advice and
recommendations to the Policy Board and staff. The TAC is leading the JOURNEY
2040 planning process with assistance from a consultant team that consists of Olsson
Associates for transportation planning/engineering and Vireo for community
engagement.
The process will begin during the spring of 2015 and will continue through the winter of
2016. During the process, the study team will:
Engage stakeholders in the GIAMPO planning area.
Review and analyze demographic data related to population and employment.
Develop the vision, goals, objectives and performance measures for the plan.
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Identify and analyze existing conditions and key transportation issues.
Determine and analyze future conditions for the planning area.
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the various modes of transportation within
the planning area and the connections between them.
Build a transportation model that reflects both existing and future conditions as
well as connectivity among transportation modes in order to forecast future traffic
demands and potential improvement needs for motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians,
transit, and rail.
Prepare a financial plan that identifies reasonable funding sources for
recommended implementation projects.
Gather feedback and input from public agencies, local jurisdictions, and other
area partners throughout the planning process.
Coordinate with the GIAMPO Policy Board to adopt the final JOURNEY 2040
plan.
Goals for Public Involvement
Public involvement is an integral part of the transportation planning process and
ensures that JOURNEY 2040 decisions are made in consideration of and to benefit
public needs and preferences. Early and continuous public involvement; reasonable
public availability of technical and other information; collaborative input on alternatives,
evaluation criteria and mitigation needs; open public meetings where matters related to
Federal-aid highway and transit programs are being considered; and open access to the
decision-making process helps bring diverse viewpoints and values into the planning
process. As a result, public involvement for JOURNEY 2040 will focus on the following
goals:
Responding to and remaining consistent with the MAP-21 requirements and
those outlined in CFR 450.316 – Interested partners, participation, and
consultation.
Building on the outreach and engagement successes of the recent Grander
Vision and Grow Grand Island community visioning efforts, now collectively
known as GROW GRAND ISLAND, during which “transportation” was a
discussion item and/or priority.
Supporting timely, useful, and used public participation.
Purposefully seeking input from targeted and interested parties about the goals,
objectives, existing conditions, performance measures, improvement scenarios,
potential projects and environmental concerns that could be included in the
JOURNEY 2040 plan.
Engaging citizens, the business and economic development community, freight
and rail operators, transit providers, advocacy groups, limited or non-English
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speakers, environmental justice and underserved populations, and those who
use transit, pedestrian walkways, and/or bicycle facilities.
Coordinating meeting times and locations with sensitivity to environmental justice
groups.
Strengthening and creating new partnerships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Developing a graphic identity for JOURNEY 2040 that compliments GIAMPO’s
existing brand identity as a regional metropolitan planning program through the
City of Grand Island’s Department of Public Works.
Building support for JOURNEY 2040 adoption and future implementation, while
gathering feedback early and often during the planning process.
Utilizing innovative and customizable tools, such as the DigicateTM “app” for
online surveying, a transportation edition of the Grander Vision’s Make It Grander
card game for community workshops, and more.
Remaining sensitive to the fact that, according to the 2010 U.S. Census, 23% of
Hall County’s 58,607 residents are Hispanic or Latino. Further, city-data.com
indicates that English and Spanish were the top two languages spoken at home
by Hall County residents in 2012. Other, individual languages, such as Asian,
Pacific Island, and others were spoken by less than one percent of their
representative groups.
Providing bilingual (English/Spanish), informational and educational materials in
a range of formats (in person, print, digital, and/or augmented reality) and without
technical jargon.
Potential Stakeholders
Stakeholders are individuals and groups who are affected by or have an interest in a
particular project or action. A wide variety of stakeholder groups may have an interest
in the multimodal, transportation issues, improvement strategies, and other items that
would be discussed during the JOURNEY 2040 planning process, including:
GIAMPO’s TAC with representation from the following partnering agencies:
o City of Grand Island
o Village of Alda
o Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development
Corporation
o Hall and Merrick Counties
o Central Nebraska Airport
o Nebraska Department of Roads
o Union Pacific Railroad
o Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail Road
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o Federal Highway Administration
o Federal Transit Administration
Transportation stakeholders, e.g. elected and/or appointed officials,
trucking/freight, rail, transit providers, those who use transit, pedestrian
walkways, and/or bicycle facilities, business/economic development
organizations, faith-based institutions, school districts, GROW GRAND ISLAND
Steering Committee members, Central District Health Department, Multicultural
Coalition and/or other advocacy and umbrella groups
General public
o Residents
o Property owners
o Limited or non-English Proficiency (LEP) speakers
o Environmental justice and underserved populations
News outlets (television, newspaper, and radio)
Social media followers and fans
Others
A detailed spreadsheet of existing and potential JOURNEY 2040 stakeholder groups
and their contact information is attached to this report (available upon request). It will
serve as the project contact list.
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Process and Schedule for Public Involvement
JOURNEY 2040’s wide range of stakeholders will be engaged four meaningful and
impactful times during the planning process as described in Figure 2 – JOURNEY 2040
Estimated Timing for Public Involvement.
Figure 2 – JOURNEY 2040 Estimated Timing for Public Involvement
Outcomes: Defining vision, goals and objectives.
Conditions/Measures: Determining what is meaningful and important to
measure based on existing conditions.
Scenarios: Identifying the preferred improvement trend(s) for the planning area
based on preferred outcomes, existing conditions, and performance measures
Priorities: Selecting key projects based on how they are anticipated to perform
within the preferred improvement scenarios.
Tools and Activities for Public Involvement
A variety of tools and activities will be used to involve stakeholder groups in the
JOURNEY 2040 planning process and to share information with them. The use of each
tool and activity will be coordinated to ensure that it:
Informs the community of the project, its timeframe, challenges, decisions to be
made, and how it will impact transportation routes.
Builds community understanding, support, and advocacy for project funding and
implementation.
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Solicits community input on outcomes, performance measures, improvement
scenarios, and priority projects.
Tools for gathering feedback and input include:
Online Surveys: Use the DigicateTM “app” to create two online surveys for the
JOURNEY 2040 planning process, distributing them via e-blast to the project
contact list and by posting a link on the GIAMPO web page. The surveys will
offer 24/7 commenting ability and include Google Translate for LEP speakers.
The focus of each survey would be as follows:
o Survey No. 1 – Outcomes: Discover community opinions about ideal
outcomes (vision, goals, and objectives), greatest issues affecting
transportation in the planning area, and strategies that might help improve
the problems. (Deploy for Workshop No. 1)
o Survey No. 2 – Priorities: Discover community opinions about the
projects that could be included with the preferred improvements scenarios
and the potential priorities associated with them. (Deploy for Workshop
No. 2)
Workshops: Coordinate a series of interactive workshops for the JOURNEY
2040 planning process in order to discuss:
o Important transportation goals, key issues affecting the planning area, and
initial thoughts on priority improvements (Workshop No. 1 – Outcomes).
o Existing conditions and potential performance measures associated with
mobility, livability/quality of life, and other items (Workshop No. 2 –
Conditions/Measures).
o Preferred direction of desired trends and the priorities that should be
placed on them in order to improve the planning area’s future
transportation network (Workshop No. 3 – Scenarios).
o Projects that could be included with the preferred scenarios and the
potential priorities associated with them (Workshop No. 4 – Priorities).
Discussion questions, bilingual (English/Spanish) handout, and invitations will be
developed for each of the four workshops. A Spanish translator will be secured
for the workshops and meeting materials placed on the GIAMPO web page.
Briefings for Elected Officials: Present the JOURNEY 2040 planning process
during regularly scheduled and publically advertised City Council meetings or
study sessions to provide elected officials with the information they may need to
respond to comments and/or questions from constituents; thereby keeping them
informed of JOURNEY 2040 milestones and offering them formal and/or informal
opportunities to offer constituent or personal input related to transportation needs
and possible improvements for the plan.
Meetings with Partners: Obtain input from planning partners who are not part
of the TAC in order to gather their input on needs and possible improvements.
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Presentation for Adoption: Present the JOURNEY 2040 plan to the GIAMPO
Policy Board for adoption.
Tools for information sharing include:
Contact List: Use the GROW GRAND ISLAND contact list and the GIAMPO
Policy Board roster as guides to develop a similar list for JOURNEY 2040. It will
include contact information for a broad range of stakeholders and updated as
necessary during the planning process.
GIAMPO Web Page: Develop a graphic concept for the GIAMPO web page.
The concept will be based on the graphic identity of the City of Grand Island and
developed to fit within the existing dimensions and page-format of www.grand-
island.com. Content for the GIAMPO’s main page and potential subpages will be
developed to provide visitors with answers to the following questions:
o What is GIAMPO?
o What is the planning area for the GIAMPO?
o Who’s involved with the GIAMPO?
o What is an LRTP?
o Why is an LRTP necessary?
o What is the process and schedule for JOURNEY 2040?
o What’s new related to JOURNEY 2040?
o How can the website be shared via social media networks?
o Who can be contacted for more information?
o Other
Presentation Materials and Visualization Techniques: Slideshows and other
visualization techniques will be developed for the project as appropriate, e.g. to
demonstrate key project elements to the technical advisory committee, local
officials, general public, and other stakeholder groups.
Project Fact Sheet: One bilingual (English/Spanish) handout will be developed
for each of the four JOURNEY 2040 workshops.
E-Blasts: Develop and deploy two, bilingual (English/Spanish) e-blasts for
JOURNEY 2040 that announce Workshops 1 and 4.
E-mails/Letter Invitations: Develop and distribute simple, email invitations to
targeted, transportation stakeholder groups for Workshops 2 and 3. Letter
invitations will be sent via traditional mail to project contacts that are without
email addresses.
Invitation Cards: Develop simple, invitation cards that the TAC can distribute in
person to its contacts, inviting those stakeholders to attend Workshops 1-4.
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Press Releases: As the project progresses, two, bilingual (English/Spanish)
press releases will be developed to keep media outlets, such as the Grand
Island Independent, Buenos Dias Nebraska, KRGI News/Talk Radio, and
KGIN Channel 11, and thereby the public, up-to-date on the project. The
releases will announce the online surveys and Workshops 1 and 4 and be
distributed to GIAMPO’s media contacts and placed on its web page.
Social Media: Develop one social media content outline for GIAMPO to
reference as the agency shares the planning process on social media. The
outline will include a schedule and posts related to project start-up and key
periods during which public input is being sought via the online surveys and
Workshops 1 and 4. Facebook will also be leveraged, so two paid ad sets can
be served to Facebook account holders within the GIAMPO planning area. The
ads will correspond to the surveys and workshops, providing meeting notice and
encouraging social media engagement.
Information Channel 12: Consider announcing the online surveys plus
Workshops 1 and 4 on “Info Channel 12”, which is made possible through the
Grand Island TV request form here: http://www.grand-island.com/your-
government/administration/public-information/grand-island-television/info-
channel-12.
Grand Island TV: Explore the potential of leveraging the existing resources in
Grand Island’s Communications Department to broadcast portions of Workshops
1 and 4 on Grand Island TV and then provide information about how listeners
could give their input via online surveys.
Timing for Deployment, Materials Review, and Commenting
The table below describes the tools and activities for public involvement in terms of
timing for notifications and materials available for public review and commenting.
Substantive comments will be addressed and the responses included in a summary
document that is made part of the draft and final JOURNEY 2040 LRTP documents that
are presented to the GIAMPO Policy Board for approval. Copies of the approved LRTP
will be provided to the FHWA and the FTA for informational purposes and shall be
posted to the GIAMPO web page on www.grand-island.com.
Tool/Activity Meeting Notification Meeting Materials
Available for Public
Review
Public Comment
Period
Contact list N/A N/A N/A
GIAMPO web
page
N/A N/A N/A
Presentation
materials/visuals
N/A 1 week prior to
meetings, workshops,
briefings
30 days post
meetings,
workshops,
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briefings
Fact Sheet N/A 1 week prior to
meetings, workshops,
briefings
30 days post
workshops
E-Blast N/A N/A N/A
E-mail/Letter
Invitations
N/A N/A N/A
Invitation cards N/A N/A N/A
Press releases N/A N/A N/A
Social media N/A N/A N/A
Information
Channel 12
N/A N/A N/A
Grand Island TV N/A N/A N/A
Survey No. 1 N/A 2 weeks prior to
workshop
30 days post
workshop
Survey No. 2 N/A 2 weeks prior to
workshop
30 days post
workshop
Workshop No. 1 2 weeks prior to
workshop
1 week prior to
workshop
30 days post
workshop
Workshop No. 2 2 weeks prior to
workshop
1 week prior to
workshop
30 days post
workshop
Workshop No. 3 2 weeks prior to
workshop
1 week prior to
workshop
30 days post
workshop
Workshop No. 4 2 weeks prior to
workshop
1 week prior to
workshop
30 days post
workshop
Briefings for
elected officials
2 weeks prior to
briefings
1 week prior to
briefings
2 weeks days post
briefings
Meetings with
partners
2 weeks prior to
meetings
1 week prior to
meetings
2 weeks post
meetings
Presentation of
Draft LRTP for
adoption
20 days prior to
presentation
20 days prior to
presentation
10 days post
presentation
Presentation of
Final LRTP for
adoption
20 days prior to
presentation
20 days prior to
presentation
10 days post
presentation
Evaluation and Tracking of Public Involvement Efforts
As the JOURNEY 2040 planning process progresses, the consultant team, GIAMPO
TAC, and project management team will evaluate public involvement activities,
especially during the outcomes, outcomes/ measures, scenarios, and priorities phases
of the public involvement process. Evaluation will happen through:
Conference Calls: To be discuss the status of the project, including public
involvement.
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Face-to-Face Meetings: To be discuss the status of the project, including public
involvement and next steps, with the TAC, elected officials, and others.
Implementation of New Outreach Ideas: To include study team consideration
of new ideas for public involvement, such as online mapping (wikimapping.net)
and town hall meeting tools (mySidewalk.com), mobile meetings, display boards,
and/or stenography, that develop through the implementation and management
of public involvement for JOURNEY 2040 in one of two ways: 1) as replacements
for other tools and activities described in the public outreach plan; or 2), as
supplements to aforementioned tools and activities.
Further, all public involvement activities will be recorded in a log that can be referenced
during the JOURNEY 2040 planning process. Specifically collected information will
include the following:
Meetings: Dates, locations, times, and attendants.
E-Blasts: Number of contacts in the mailing list and open rates.
Social media: Impressions and interactions for social media advertisements.
Press releases: Resulting media coverage, e.g. news articles.
Comments: Written and verbal comments received.
Other: To be determined.
A minimum public comment period of 45 calendar days shall be provided before the
initial or revised participation plan is adopted by the GIAMPO Policy Board. Copies of
the approved participation plan shall be provided to the FHWA and the FTA for
informational purposes and shall be posted on the World Wide Web, to the maximum
extent practicable.
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, June 8, 2015
Regular Session
Item H3
Update of Aerial Photography
Informational Only
Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Program Manager
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, June 8, 2015
Regular Session
Item H4
Update on Transit Needs Analysis Study Plan
Informational Only
Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Program Manager
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, June 8, 2015
Regular Session
Item H5
Long Range Transportation Plan Workshop -June 29, 2015; 2pm to
4pm at the Heartland Event Center's Bosselman Conference Center
Informational Only
Staff Contact: Terry Brown, PE - Assistant Public Works Director
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Planning & Design BeVireo.com
Kansas City
929 Walnut Suite 700
Kansas City MO 64106
816-756-5690
Omaha
1111 N. 13th Street Suite 116
Omaha, NE 68102
402-553-5485
June 15, 2015
[TO: TAC Email Contact List]
Dear GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee Members,
On behalf of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) and
in coordination with the City of Grand Island, Vireo is pleased to invite you to
participate in a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) workshop for the Grand Island
Area’s Long-Range Transportation Plan: JOURNEY 2040. The workshop will be held
on:
Date: Monday, June 29, 2015
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Heartland Events Center’s Bosselman Conference Center in
Fonner Park
700 E. Stolley Park Road
Grand Island, Nebraska 68801
Directions: From Locust Street, travel east on E. Stolley Park Road
Turn north at the Fonner Park sign, which is on the north side
of E. Stolley Park Road
Drive north toward the Heartland Events Center/Bosselman
Conference Center
Note: The Bosselman Conference Center entrance is on the
south side of the building
The JOURNEY 2040 planning process is anticipated to continue through the winter of
2016. The June 29 workshop is the first of four planned TAC workshops for the
project. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Triveece Penelton at
triveece@BeVireo.com or 816-777-3038. If you have questions or need further
information from GIAMPO, please contact:
John Adams, GIAMPO Program Manager, at johna@grand-island.com or
308-389-0262
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Planning & Design John Collins, Grand Island City Engineer and Public Works Director at
jcollins@grand-island.com and 308-385-5444 ext. 260
The workshop will begin with a short presentation. Then the TAC will be asked to
help identify key goals, top issues, and necessary improvements for addressing
transportation problems in the Grand Island Area. Immediately following the workshop, a
similar meeting will be conducted for the general public and media. It will occur from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the same location as the TAC meeting. The community
workshop displays will be similar to those shared with the TAC.
Sincerely,
Triveece Penelton, AICP
Vireo City Planner & Public Involvement Innovator
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, June 8, 2015
Regular Session
Item H6
NEW ITEM - US 30 Reconstruction (S-30-4(1046) Jct US-281 West,
CN41704) - Discussion
Staff Contact: Terry Brown, PE - Assistant Public Works Director
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