06-14-2016 GI Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Special Meeting PacketGIAMPO - Policy Board
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
4:00 pm @ City Hall - Community Meeting Room
100 E 1st Street, 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 & Introductions
3.Approval of Minutes from the April 26, 2016 Policy Board Meeting
4.Approval of Fiscal Year 2017 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
5.Update on Transit Provider / Service
6.Next Meeting
7.Adjournment
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Special Meeting
Item H1
Approval of Minutes from the April 26, 2016 Policy Board Meeting
Staff Contact: Jeremy Jensen, Mayor
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
MINUTES OF POLICY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 4:00pm
Grand Island Public Library
211 N Washington Street, Grand Island, NE
VOTING MEMBERS ATTENDANCE:
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor, City of Grand Island Present
Vaughn Minton, City of Grand Island, Council Member Present
Chuck Haase, City of Grand Island, Council Member Absent
Julie Hehnke, City of Grand Island, Council Member Absent
Mike Paulick, City of Grand Island, Council Member Present
Wes Wahlgren (Kyle Schneweis designee) NDOR Hwy Planning Manager Present
Gary Quandt, Hall County Board Present
Doug Lanfear, Hall County Board Present
Pat O’Neill Present
NON-VOTING MEMBERS ATTENDANCE:
Marlan Ferguson, City of GI, City Administrator Present
Terry Brown, City of GI, Assistant Public Works Director Absent
Renae Griffiths, City of Grand Island Finance Director Absent
William Clingman, City of Grand Island Asst. Finance Director Present
Jerry Janulewicz, City of Grand Island Attorney Absent
John Collins, City of GI Public Works Director Present
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Present
Joseph Werning, Administrator, FHWA NE Division Absent
Mokhtee Ahmad, Administrator, FTA Region VII Absent
Brad Zumwalt, NDOR Highway Planning Manager Present
Justin Luther, Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights FHWA Absent
Logan Daniels, Federal Transit Administration, Region VII Absent
Mark Bechtel, FTA Community Planner Absent
Daniel Nguyen, FTA Community Planner Absent
Noel Salac, NDOR Planning & Locational Studies Section Head Present
OTHERS in ATTENDANCE:
Catrina DeLosh, City of Grand Island Public Works
Joe Johnson, Olsson Associates
Matt Rief, Olsson Associates
Mayor Jensen called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was
acknowledged and roll call was taken. Mayor Jensen acknowledged the fact that Wes
Wahlgren, NDOR District 4 Engineer, was the designee for Kyle Schneweis, Director of the
Nebraska Department of Roads.
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Approval of minutes from the February 23, 2016 Policy Board Meeting
Motion by Quandt to approve the minutes from the February 23, 2016 meeting, seconded by
Lanfear. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor.
Self-Certification of the MPO Planning Process
Nabity noted TAC approved this item unanimously. Collins mentioned the Long Range
Transportation Plan (LRTP) was given the “ok” by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 plan is scheduled to be adopted by November
22, 2016. Quandt questioned the strictness of such plan, to which Collins stated rules are due
out soon.
Motion by Paulick to approve the Self-Certification of the MPO Planning Process, seconded by
Minton. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor.
Final “Draft” of Journey 2040
Nabity noted TAC approved this item unanimously. Nabity stated this plan is updated every 5
years and must be fiscally constrained to schedule projects and is subject to changes and
modifications, with direction to City and County. Paulick asked if projects are interchangeable,
to which Joe Johnson replied they are. Lanfear inquired on who approves changes. Zumwalt
stated MPO approves the LRTP, with FHWA, NDOR & FTA having the right to review and
comment and there is a Public Participation Plan required if an amendment is to take place.
Nabity noted changes have a 90 day timeframe to ensure Federal compliance.
Motion by Quandt to approve the Final “Draft” of Journey 2040, seconded by Lanfear. Upon
roll call vote, all voted in favor.
Final “Draft” Transportation Improvement Program
Nabity stated the list of projects for the next 5 years are to be included in the State’s plan and
must be doable for the first 5 years of the LRTP.
Motion by Lanfear to approve the Final “Draft” of the Transportation Improvement Program,
seconded by Wahlgren.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting of the Policy Board will be on May 24, 2016 at 4:00 pm at City Hall.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Jensen adjourned the meeting at 4:15 pm.
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Special Meeting
Item H2
Approval of Fiscal Year 2017 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
FY 2017 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.
APRIL13, 2016 – DRAFT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS
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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
MPO Director/Secretary – John Collins
Mayor: Mayor, Jeremey L. Jensen
Grand Island Council Members: Vaughn Minton, Mike Paulick, Julie Hehnke, Chuck Haase
County Board Members: Doug Lanfear, Gary Quandt
Planning Commission Chair: Pat O’Neill
Nebraska Department of Roads Director: Kyle Schneweis
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
MPO Director/Secretary – John Collins
Grand Island Public Works Director: John Collins
Grand Island City Administrator: Marlan Ferguson
Grand Island Manager of Engineering Services: Terry Brown
Hall County Regional Planning Director: Chad Nabity
Hall County Public Works Director: Casey Sherlock
Two representatives from NDOR; one designated by the Planning and Development Engineer and the District
Four Engineer: Brad Zumwalt, Wes Wahlgren
Merrick County Public Works Director or Highway Superintendent: Mike Meyer
One representative from the Village of Alda: Ramona Schafer
Ex-Officio (non-voting) Members:
FHWA Nebraska Division Transportation Planner or designee: Justin Luther
FTA Region VII Transportation Planner or designee: Mark Bechtel, Logan Daniels, Daniel Nguyen
NDOR Local Projects Division Urban Engineer: Larry Legg
Grand Island Finance Director: Renae Griffiths
One representative from the Union Pacific Railroad and one representative from the Burlington Northern
SantaFe Railroad may be appointed to the committee by their respective companies; other rail system
operators may be added by the policy board as needed: Kyle Nodgaard, Kelli O’Brien,
One representative from the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce: Cindy Johnson
One representative from the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation: Mary Berlie
The Board of the Central Nebraska Regional Airport may appoint one representative: Mike Olson
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Membership 1
Table of Contents 2
Boundary 3
Introduction 3
Significant Planned Activities for FY 2016& Planning Emphasizes Areas 5
MPO WORK ELEMENTS
Element A – Unified Planning Work Program 5
Element B – Transportation Improvement Program 6
Element C – Public Participation Plan 6
Element D – Short Range Planning Activities 7
Element E – Long Range Transportation Plan 7
Element F – Transit Planning 8
Element G – Administration/System Management 9
Budget Table 10
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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 2016, (July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017). 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 (Fixing Americas Surface Transportation Act), 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, eleven (11) planning
factors defined in FAST Act 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;
Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system;
Improving transportation system and reliability;
Reducing (or mitigating) the storm water impacts of surface transportation; and
Enhancing travel and tourism.
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.
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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.
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 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 Assistant Public Works Director 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 1,861
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FY 2016 SIGNIFICANT PAST 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.
Begin a Transit Needs Assessment and Identification of various social services agencies.
GIAMPO Areas of Planning Emphasizes
FAST Act Implementation – On December 4, 2015, the Fixing Americas Surface Transportation (FAST) Act was
signed in law. The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will continue to incorporate planning
criteria and process as further guidance is developed in FY 2017. These will include but not limited to continue
refining performance measures, reporting performance, and programming transportation investments directed
toward the achievement of the established system performance outcomes as outlined in the eleven (11)
Planning factors of the FAST Act.
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.
Transit Needs Assessment-During the first two (2) quarters of FY 2017 the MPO and a selected consultant will
be completing a comprehensive study of the transit needs in the Grand Island Urbanized area.
Comprehensive Coordinated Public Human Services Transportation Plan – Work will include coordinate with
existing social service agencies for transportation.
MPO FY 2017 Work Elements
Element A - Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Purpose: Develop and maintain the UPWP and budget including the following
Previous Work:
Approved FY 2015 and FY 2016 UPWP’s
Activities:
• Draft UPWP to NDOR by April 15, 2017
• Finalize and adopt the 2018 UPWP and Budget by July 1, 2017
• Maintain the 2017 UPWP and Budget through UPWP Amendments, as necessary
• Maintain the annual FHWA PL and Section 5305 grant contracts and any subsequent amendments
• Coordinate with planning partners regarding UPWP activities
End Products:
o Annual “DRAFT” FY 2018 UPWP submitted to NDOR prior to April 15, 2017
o Amendments and Administration Modifications as needed
Budget - 180 MPO Program Manager Hours Total Costs Schedule
2017 UPWP and Budget Amendments $ 1,987.18 Ongoing
“DRAFT” UPWP $ 5,961.54 April 15th, 2017
FY 2018 Approved UPWP $ 993.59 July 1, 2018
Other Direct $ 500.00
Total Budget $ 9,442.31
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Element B - Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Previous Work:
Adopted the Transportation Improvement Plan April 26, 2016.
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.
End Products:
o Final “Draft” submitted to NDOR by June 15, 2017
o Approved 5-year Transportation Improvement Program by July 1, 2017
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
Budget - 170 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Approved 5-yearTransportation Improvement Prog. $3,974.36 3rd Quarter
Federal/State Funds Expended Prior Year Publication $1,987.18 1st Quarter
TIP Policy/Selection Process $1,241.99 3rd Quarter
Present Grand Island’s 1 and 6 Year Road Plan $1,241.99
Other Direct $1,500.00
Total Budget $9,945.52
Element C – Public Participation Plan (PPP)
Purpose:
The initial PPP was developed in FY 2016, 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. The continued
enhancement of GIAMPO web site pages will take place in FY2017 and a review of the PPP, and development of
a LED Plan will occur during FY 2017.
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.
• 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.
End Product
o Updated as needed Approved Public Participation Plan
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Budget – 196 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Title VI Mitigation/Assessment $ 2,980.77 Ongoing
Public Participation Plan Review $ 1,987.18 Ongoing
Web Site Development/Maintenance $ 2,483.98 Ongoing
Civic Group Speaking/Plan development Activities $ 993.59 Ongoing
Media Interviews $ 496.80 Ongoing
GITV Programing $ 794.87 Ongoing
Other Direct $ 2,802.50
Total Budget $12,539.69
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 as needed
• Assisting the Nebraska Department of Roads in Highway Performance Management System data
collection. (i.e. traffic 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 traffic counting equipment and supplies.
Budget – 120 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Development of processes for activities $ 5,961.54 On-going
Other Direct $ 500.00
Total Budget $ 6,461.54
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 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.
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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 approval on April 26, 2016.
Activities:
• Through the development of the LRTP, the need was identified to work on the development of a Master
Bike/Ped Plan for the urbanized area. During FY 2017, the MPO will work with identified stakeholders to
develop a RFP, identify funding for a Master Plan, and complete the Master Plan;
• Bring in-house the Travel-Demand Model; and
• Maintain the TAZ’s and Independent variables as new data is available.
End Products:
• A Master Bike/Ped Plan for the urbanized area;
• Successful migration of the travel demand model to the MPO;
• Up-to-data model and data base
Budget - 140 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Master Bike/Ped Plan $59,969.23 2nd Quarter
In-House travel-demand model $ 2,980.77 1st Quarter
Up-to-date independent variables database $ 993.59 On-Going
Other Direct $ 1,500.00
Total Costs $65,443.59
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 CY
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 – 675 MPO Program Manger Hours Costs Schedule
MPO Planning Transit Needs Analysis $ 13,661.87
Financial and Grant Management of Local Transit $ 19,871.81
Transit Needs Analysis Study – Outside Consultant Section 5307 $ 150,000.00
Other Direct $ 950.48
Total Budget $ 184,484.16
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Element G – 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 2017 Quarterly Reimbursement Requests and Quarterly Activities Reports
Budget - 380 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Direct
Prepare Meetings for Policy Board and TAC $ 3,702.57 Ongoing
Meeting Minutes and other Documentation $ 4,199.36 Ongoing
Administration of Program/Reporting Documentation $ 4,789.75 Ongoing
Manage Funding Streams and Budget $ 6,186.54 Ongoing
$18,878.22
Other Direct
Office Supplies, Phone, Advertisment, Misc. $ 1,200.00 Ongoing
Software Maintenance – TransCAD $ 1,200.00 Ongoing
Training/Conferences/Travel $ 5,500.00 Ongoing
$ 7,900.00
Admin. Total $26,778.22
Budget
It is anticipated that the cost of implementing this UPWP for GIAMPO will be $315,095.03, during fiscal year
2017. Based on the formula funding for MPOs in Nebraska, in FY 2016 GIAMPO is eligible for up to $113,666.
Federal Highway Planning funds, and $27,875 Federal Transit Section 5305 funds for staffing and other
expenses. An additional $150,000 Federal Transit Section 5303 & 5307 is programmed for a Transit Needs
Analysis. The City of Grand Island, by agreement provides at least a 20% match. Total revenue for the MPO
planning program equals $326,926.25.
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“DRAFT” – Submitted April 2016 for Comment – Revision includes $100,000 FTA Section 5307 funds that were
approved for FY 2015, and $20,000 FTA Section 5303 funds; this increased the Transit Planning Budget to reflect
those funds for the Transit Needs Analysis Study.
***Transit Planning*** Section 5307 & Section 5303 use of funds for the Transit Needs Analysis are reflected in
the UPWP identifying that Federal Transit Funds will be used for the study.
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2016-6
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution Approving FY 2017 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO), is
designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Grand Island Urbanized
Area, by the Governor acting through the Nebraska Department of Roads in cooperation with locally elected officials of the Grand Island Urbanized Area; and
WHEREAS, the MPO, as required by metropolitan transportation planning activities
performed with funds provided under Title 23 U.S.C. and Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 shall be documented in a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), or simplified
statement of work in accordance with the provisions of this section and 23 CFR Part
420 and must annually prepare a document that provides an overview of all purposed
major work activities, funding levels and funding sources; and
WHEREAS, the UPWP for Fiscal Year 2017, covering the period of July 1, 2016 to June
30, 2017 has been prepared, submitted to the Nebraska Department of Roads, made
available for public comment for a thirty (30) day period and has been reviewed and
recommended for adoption by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the MPO, and now requires official approval form the Policy Board of the MPO; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Policy Board of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization approves and adopts the Unified Planning Work
Program for Fiscal Year 2017.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman is hereby authorized and directed to execute
such agreement on behalf of the Grand Island Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board at a special meeting held on June 14, 2016.
By: Attest:
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______________________________ Jeremy Jensen, Mayor / Chairman John Collins, Public Works Director
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Special Meeting
Item H3
Update on Transit Provider / Service
Informational
Staff Contact: John Collins PE, Public Works Director
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