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12-14-2015 GIAMPO - Technical Advisory Committee Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO – Technical Advisory Committee Monday, December 14, 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 November 17, 2015 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting 4.Goals and Objectives - Workshop 3 Handout 5.Long Range Transportation Plan 6.Scenario Listing 7.GIAMPO Meeting Schedule for 2016 8.Federal Transportation Bill Update 9.Next Meeting 10.Adjournment Grand Island Regular Session - 12/14/2015 Page 1 / 14 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, December 14, 2015 Regular Session Item C1 Approval of Minutes from the November 17, 2015 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Grand Island Regular Session - 12/14/2015 Page 2 / 14 1 GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO) TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MINUTES November 17, 2015 at 3:00 pm City of Grand Island Public Library 211 N Washington Street, Grand Island, NE Voting Members in Attendance: Terry Brown, City of Grand Island, Assistant Public Works Director Present John Collins, City of Grand Island, Public Works Director Present Marlan Ferguson, City of Grand Island, City Administrator Absent Chad Nabity, Hall County Regional Planning Director Present Casey Sherlock, Hall County Public Works Director Absent Mike Meyer, Merrick County Hwy Superintendent Present Wes Wahlgren, NDOR District 4 Engineer Present Brad Zumwalt, NDOR Highway Planning Manager Present Ramona Schafer, Village of Alda Absent Non-Voting Members in Attendance: Andy Williams, Burling Northern Santa Fe Railroad Absent Mike Olson, Central NE Regional Airport Present John Adams, City of Grand Island MPO Manager Present Shannon Callahan, City of Grand Island Street Superintendent Absent William Clingman, City of Grand Island Interim Finance Director Present Catrina DeLosh, City of Grand Island Public Works Admin Assistant Present Tim Golka, City of Grand Island Project Manager Present Robert Sivick, City of Grand Island City Attorney Absent Nicki Stoltenberg, City of Grand Island Assistant to the City Administrator Present Erich Hines, FHWA, Transportation Planner, Realty Civil Rights Absent Justin Luther, FHWA, Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights Absent Mark Bechtel, FTA Community Planner Absent Logan Daniels, FTA – Region VII Absent Daniel Nguyen, FTA Community Planner Absent Cindy Johnson, Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce Absent Mary Berlie, Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Present Larry Legg, NDOR Local Projects Engineer Absent Kaine McClelland, NDOR State Modeler Absent Noel Salac, NDOR Planning & Locational Studies Section Head Absent Jeff Soula, NDOR Local Projects Urban Engineer Absent Kyle Nodgaard, Union Pacific Railroad Absent Kelli O’Brien, Union Pacific Railroad Absent Others Present Clyde Prem, Matt Rief, Tom Worker-Braddock, and Joe Johnson of Olsson Associates Triveece Penelton of Vireo Grand Island Regular Session - 12/14/2015 Page 3 / 14 2 Call to Order Nabity called the meeting to order at 3:03 pm. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was acknowledged. Roll Call Roll call was taken. Approve Minutes of the October 13, 2015 Technical Advisory Committee Motion by Wahlgren to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2015 meeting, seconded by Brown. Zumwalt made mention that the update from Wahlgren in the minutes were only on State projects, not Local as listed. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted. Public Participation Plan – FINAL DRAFT Adams noted that the few comments from the October 13, 2015 meeting were incorporated into the final draft of the Public Participation Plan and the 45 day comment period has been met. Motion by Brown to approve the Public Participation Plan, seconded by Zumwalt. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Goals and Objectives Clyde Prem of Olsson Associates provided a handout noting the Priority Points (Increase safety and efficiency of the transportation system, Improve vehicle mobility and connectivity, Provide accessibility to destinations for all population groups, Environmental protection and the preservation of important natural assets, and Further the health and well-being of all residents in the region) that were developed from comments provided at the workshops. Clyde noted the Environmental & Health pieces are supportive items that are important to citizens and aren’t used to determine projects, however they will aid in the process. Long Range Transportation Plan – Progress Update Clyde gave a short PowerPoint presentation on the development of the plan and stated some fine tuning is still needed. PowerPoint Presentation - Scenarios Clyde pointed out a few scenarios that have come from the development of the plan • Safety and efficiency projects • Mobility & connectivity o RR-underpasses/overpasses • Fix the need to “jog” around town – make straight runs • Generate ideas, evaluate and move with plans for improvements Grand Island Regular Session - 12/14/2015 Page 4 / 14 3 • Accessibility projects Matt with Olsson Associates inquired on future plans to improve Capital Avenue east of Broadwell Avenue. Collins said there is interest, however no timeline. State and Local Project Updates Brown updated the committee on the following local projects – • Capital Avenue Widening – Broadwell Ave intersection (N/S/E) is open – plan to open westbound before the end of the year Wahlgren updated the committee on the following State projects – • Hwy 30 realignment o Upgrade to 4 lane o Public informational meeting possibly January 2016 o City comments will be submitted week of November 23, 2015 Federal Transportation Bill Update Adams informed the committee that the House passed their version of a 6 year bill, however there isn’t funding beyond the 3rd year. Hope is to have the bill to the President by end of December. Current bill is good to December 1, 2015. Mike Olson noted the aviation portion is budgeted for 2 years. Next Meeting Date The next Meeting of the TAC will be on December 14, 2015. Adjournment There being no further business, Nabity adjourned the meeting at 3:28 pm. Grand Island Regular Session - 12/14/2015 Page 5 / 14 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, December 14, 2015 Regular Session Item J1 Goals and Objectives - Workshop 3 Handout Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Program Manager Grand Island Regular Session - 12/14/2015 Page 6 / 14 IMPROVEMENT SCENARIOS Planning our transportation future together Fall 2015 - Winter 2016 Workshop No. 3 This workshop will be our third for the JOURNEY 2040 long-range transportation plan. During the meeting, you will be provided with a presentation on the feedback gathered to date and its impact on the goals, objectives, performance measures, and improvement scenarios developed thus far. An overview of each improvement scenario will also be provided. Then you’ll be asked to prioritize goals and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the potential improvement scenarios. What’s Next? A preferred transportation improvement scenario will be developed. It will include a range of projects and reflect the goals, objectives, performance measures, and “themed” improvement scenarios discussed via previous workshops. The preferred scenario and projects will be shared during the winter of 2016, so community feedback on priorities can be gathered. Journey 2040 Spring 2015 - Outcomes TAC*, Targeted Stakeholders & General Public Conditions & Measures TAC* & Targeted Stakeholders Scenarios TAC* & Targeted Stakeholders Priorities TAC*, Targeted Stakeholders & General Public Summer 2015 -Winter 2016Fall 2015 - Defining vision, goals and objectives Determining what is meaningful and important to measure based on existing conditions Identifying the preferred improvement trend(s) for the planning area based on preferred outcomes, existing conditions, and performance Selecting key projects based on how they are anticipated to perform within the preferred scenario(s) Summer 2015 Fall 2015 Winter 2016 *TAC: Technical Advisory Committee Facebook.com/GI.PublicWorks @GIPublicWorks #JOURNEY2040PLAN# Grand Island Regular Session - 12/14/2015 Page 7 / 14 What We’ve Heard Stakeholder Workshop No. 2 was held on August 10, 2015 to discuss how the Grand Island area’s network of roads, trails, and rail should perform for motorists, cyclists, walkers, and others over the coming 25 years in relation to potential goals and objectives for the JOURNEY 2040 plan. Workshop participants discussed the importance of developing possible goals and performance measures by mode of transportation, local initiatives for creating healthy communities, and the impact funding may have on the area’s transportation aspirations. Stakeholder Workshop on August 10thRevised Goals and Their Purposes With community feedback, analysis of existing conditions, and review of adopted plans and policies in mind, GIAMPO and the consultant team have developed the following revised goals for the JOURNEY 2040 plan: Increase safety and efficiency of the transportation system •The purpose of this goal is to promote efficient management and operation, and the maintenance and preservation of the existing transportation system. Improve vehicle mobility and connectivity •The purpose of this goal is to support the economic vitality of Grand Island by improving the freight network, addressing modal conflicts and improving corridor connections within the metropolitan area. Provide accessibility to destinations for all population groups •The purpose of this goal is to increase the accessibility and mobility of people. Environmental protection and the preservation of important natural assets •The purpose of this goal is to protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and economic development patterns. Further the health and well-being of all residents in the region •The purpose of this goal is to make transportation investments that are consistent with supporting a healthy lifestyle and support quality of life. Potential Improvement Scenarios The study team has also developed the following “themed” improvement scenarios for JOURNEY 2040. What is your opinion of them? What are the strongest and weakest aspects of each? What impacts do you foresee? Scenario 1: Safety and Efficiency Projects related to improving traffic flow and safety will be presented. These will include: •Improving signal timing along US-281, Webb Boulevard and other corridors •Intersection improvements for turning lanes •Examining traffic safety improvements at intersections •Upgrading rural roads to accommodate new growth •Developing truck routes to move trucks away from downtown •Widening roads in spots to improve traffic flow Scenario 2: Mobility and Connectivity Projects related to improving vehicle movement and connectivity will be presented. These will include: •The need of and potential locations for new railroad bridges or underpasses •Building new road segments to enable more direct north-south travel through the southern, central and northern parts of the Grand Island area •Developing new corridors on the east side and the west side of the Grand Island area •Improvements for east-west travel along other sections of Capital Avenue, Stolley Park or Husker Highway Scenario 3: Accessibility Projects related to improving accessibility by means other than the automobile will be presented. These will include: •Improving intersection crossings for pedestrians •Completing gaps in sidewalks or trails •Adding trail connectivity for bicycles •Examining opportunities for additional bike routes/lanes •Completing trail connections •Identifying transit needs (complete separate transit study for the area) Questions? For more information: John Adams GIAMPO Program Director (308) 389-0262 johna@grand-island.com www.grand-island.com/GIAMPO Grand Island Regular Session - 12/14/2015 Page 8 / 14 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, December 14, 2015 Regular Session Item J2 Long Range Transportation Plan Examples of Travel Demand Scenarios Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Program Manager Grand Island Regular Session - 12/14/2015 Page 9 / 14 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, December 14, 2015 Regular Session Item J3 Scenario Listing Staff Contact: Terry Brown, PE - Assistant Public Works Director Grand Island Regular Session - 12/14/2015 Page 10 / 14 Committed Projects Project Name From To Type Cost Jurisdiction 1 Capital Avenue 1 Webb Rd Broadwell Widen to 5 lanes 2 Hwy 30 Realignment 1 US‐281 East City Limit New 4 lane alighnment 3 Faidley Ave 1  North Rd Irongate Ave 4 Stolley Park 1  US‐281 Restripe as 3 lane 5 Talc Road and Swift Rd 1 New 2 lane road Reconstruction Projects 11 US‐281 Reconstruction 1 Broadwell US‐30 Reconstruct plus turn bay extension 12 US‐34 1 Locust US‐281 13 Blaine Bridge 1 Replacement w/ culverts  14 Underpass Bridges ‐ Eddy St 1 Deck Repair 15 Mormon Island Bridges (20/80) 1 16 Underpass Bridges ‐ Sycamore 1 Deck Repair 17 North Road @ 13th St 1 Drainage and Intersection Improvements 18 South St 3 Paving 19 Independence Ave 3 Shanna Manchester Paving 20 Independence Ave 3 Sidewalk  & Ditch installation 21 Shady Bend Road 3 Bismark Gregory Reconstruction 22 Sky Park Rd Improvements 2 (Lighting, Intersection, Roadway) 23 13th St 2 Diers North Rd 24 Faidley Ave  2 Webb Broadwell Reconstruction  25 Phoenix, Macron, Jay & Chanticleer 3 Gravel to Concrete streets ‐  26 Wildwood 3 Hwy 281 Locust Resurface  27 Webb Rd 2 UPRR N Hwy 30 (drainage/ curb & gutter) Operations 40 Faidley & Diers Traffic Signal 2 41 Locust St & State Fair Blvd Traffic Signal ‐ relocate from Skagway? 1 42 Waugh/Broadwell Relocation 2 43 Airport Rd & Sky Park Rd Intersection Improvements 1 44 Signal @ Hwy 34/281 and Wildwood Road 3 45 Stolley Park Entrance Relocation 2 46 Traffic Signal Preemption for Emergency Vehicles 2 47 Stolley Park Rd & North Rd Intersection 3 48 Stuhr Rd & Hwy 30 dual left turn 2 49 Walnut & Hwy 30 (2nd St) dual left turn 3 50 Webb Rd & UPRR Enhansement for Webb Widening 3 51 Widening for Left Turn Lane on Broadwell Ave @ Eagle Scout 3 52 Left Turn Lane ‐ Husker Hwy @ HLHS 3 53 Left Turn Lane ‐ North Road @ NWHS (Hwy 30 to Hwy 2) 3 54 Left Turn Lane on 13th @ Redwood/Mansfield (Roundabout) 3 55 North Rd / Old Potash Intersection Improvements 3 56 281/State/Diers Intersection Improvements 1 57 Stolley ‐ Fonner/HEC/Fair Entrance to Stuhr Road 3 58 Geometrics & Lighting @ Custer & Faidley 2 59 Geometrics @ 281 & 13th 2 60 Geometrics @ 281 & Faidley 2 61 Geometrics @ 281 & Old Potash 2 62 Geometrics @ 281 & State 2 63 Geometrics @ Blaine & Louise 3 64 Geometrics @ Locust & Anna 3 65 Geometrics @ Webb & State 3 66 Husker Hwy W of Hwy 34/281 Intersection 3 67 Five Points New 68 Second and Broadwell New Bridges 101 North Road over UPRR 102  Engleman over UPRR 103 Widen Eddy St Underpass to 5 Lanes on S End 104 Shady Bend Road @ UPRR ‐ E Bypass 105 Stuhr Road over UPRR ‐ E Bypass Alt 106 Broadwell over UPRR 107 Broadwell over BNSF 108 Alda Road over UP/Hwy 30 109 Stuhr Road over BNSF Capacity 120 Capital Ave ‐ Broadwell Ave to St Paul Rd (20/80) 3 Widen to 4 lanes 121 Capital Ave ‐ DQ to Engleman 3 Widen to 4 lanes 122 Old Potash Hwy Widening ‐ Claude to Webb 3 123 Stuhr Road So of US‐30 Near BNSF Widen to 3 lanes 124 Stuhr Road BNSF US‐34 Reconstruct with turn bays  125 North Road N‐2US‐34 Reconstruct with turn bays  126 Engleman Road Reconstruct with turn bays  127 Broadwell Five Points Third Street Widen   128 Broadwell Extension Anna Fonner Park/S. Adams 129 Eddy Extension Phoenix Anderson Ave/Locust St. 130 Locust ‐ Sycamore Connection Locust/Koenig to Sycamore/Court Grand Island Regular Session - 12/14/2015 Page 11 / 14 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, December 14, 2015 Regular Session Item J4 GIAMPO Meeting Schedule for 2016 Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Grand Island Regular Session - 12/14/2015 Page 12 / 14 Policy Board TAC SMTWTFS SMTWTF S SMTWTFS 12 12345 6 12345 3456789 78910111213 6789101112 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 31 SMTWTFS SMTWTF S SMTWTFS 12 123456 7 1234 3456789 891011121314 567891011 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 SMTWTFS SMTWTF S SMTWTFS 12 12345 6 123 3456789 78910111213 45678910 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SMTWTFS SMTWTF S SMTWTFS 1 1234 5 123 2345678 6789101112 45678910 9101112131415 131415161718 19 11121314151617 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 30 31 2016 GIAMPO MEETINGS July August September April October DecemberNovember January February March May June Grand Island Regular Session - 12/14/2015 Page 13 / 14 Technical Advisory Committee Monday, December 14, 2015 Regular Session Item J5 Federal Transportation Bill Update FAST Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Program Manager Grand Island Regular Session - 12/14/2015 Page 14 / 14