10-17-2016 GIAMPO - Technical Advisory Committee Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO – Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, October 17, 2016
10:00 am @ 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
3.Approval of Minutes from the August 8, 2016 Technical Advisory Committee
4.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
Amendment No. 1
5.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Amendment No. 2
6.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
7.2017 GIAMPO Meeting Schedule
8.Next Meeting
9.Adjournment
Special Accommodations: Please notify the City of Grand Island at 308-385-5444, by October 13, 2016 if you
require special accommodations to attend this meeting (i.e., interpreter services, large print, reader, hearing
assistance).
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, October 17, 2016
Regular Session
Item H1
Approval of Minutes from the August 8, 2016 Technical Advisory
Committee
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MINUTES
August 8, 2016 at 10:00 am
Grand Island City Hall – Community Meeting Room
100 E 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
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 Present
Chad Nabity, Hall County Regional Planning Director Present
Casey Sherlock, Hall County Public Works Director Present
Mike Meyer, Merrick County Hwy Superintendent Absent
Wes Wahlgren, NDOR District 4 Engineer Present
Brad Zumwalt, NDOR Highway Planning Manager Present
Ramona Schafer, Village of Alda Present
Non-Voting Members in Attendance:
Bentley Tomlin, Burling Northern Santa Fe Railroad Absent
Mike Olson, Central NE Regional Airport Absent
Allan Zafft, City of Grand Island MPO Program Manager Present
Shannon Callahan, City of Grand Island Street Superintendent Absent
Renae Griffiths, City of Grand Island Finance Director Present
William Clingman, City of Grand Island Asst. Finance Director Present
Catrina DeLosh, City of Grand Island Public Works Admin Assistant Present
Tim Golka, City of Grand Island Project Manager Absent
Jerry Janulewicz, 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 in Attendance: Amy Houser – Central District Health Department
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Call to Order
Nabity called the meeting to order at 10:01 am. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was
acknowledged.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken.
Approval of Minutes from the April 26, 2016 Technical Advisory Committee
Motion by Wahlgren to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2016 meeting, seconded by Brown.
Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Metropolitan Planning Organization Program Manager Introduction
Allan Zafft, whom began his employment on July 18, 2016, was introduced to the committee; with
members present also introducing themselves. Zafft has 15 years of transportation planning in the
public and private sectors and has most recently worked with a consultant. Most of his career was
spent with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) managing federal fund requirements
for LPA projects, serving as a liaison for the Kansas City MPO and regional planning commissions, and
managing planning studies.
Approval Recommendation of Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment No. 1
Zafft informed the committee that it is necessary to amend the FY 2016-2020 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) to allow for the addition of two (2) projects. The 5311 funds for rural
areas can’t be used in urban areas; therefore 5307 funds relating to transit operations for 2016, 2017
& 2018 in the urban areas is being added, as well as the use of 5311 rural funds for transit operations,
which was recommended by Federal Transportation Administration (FTA). This amendment is
holding up the 5307 grant application (transit operations) with FTA. A fifteen (15) day public
comment period for this amendment began on August 3, 2016.
Motion by Collins to approve the recommendation of Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Amendment No. 1, seconded by Brown. Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Complete Streets Policy
Brown noted this is an informal policy & design, which has been popular with the Complete Street
Committee whom has been looking at this since February. This type of policy aids in safe travel for all
modes of transportation and provides consistency for developers. Brown & Nabity both stated the
policy is being edited currently and will be brought to TAC, Policy Board and City Council for
recommendation and approval. Zumwalt noted flexibility is good, as urban and rural areas have
different needs. Amy Houser stated this is to achieve mutual safety goals, as the committee wants to
improve walking and biking. It is anticipated that a policy will be in place by December of this year.
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Federal-Aid Urban Area Boundary Update
Collins informed the committee that this is to update the functional classification of streets within
City limits, not the MPO boundary. Boundary changes (annexations) changed the classifications,
which is not always the case for an update. This boundary update is scheduled to be presented to
City Council at their August 9, 2016 meeting. Brown noted that staffing changes within the Nebraska
Department of Roads office prompted the update; more consistency is being sought with cleaning up
the map. Collins also noted this boundary update does affect planning.
Next Meeting Date
The next Meeting of the TAC will be on October 17, 2016 at 10:00 am.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Nabity adjourned the meeting at 10:32 am.
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, October 17, 2016
Regular Session
Item H2
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Long Range Transportation
Plan (LRTP) Amendment No. 1
In April 2016, the GIAMPO Policy Board approved the Journey 2040, the Grand Island metropolitan
region’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). It is a blueprint that describes how the region will
invest in its multimodal transportation system over the next 25 years. The GIAMPO amends the LRTP to
accommodate changes to projects in the LRTP. The proposed Amendment No. 1 to the LRTP adjusts the
anticipated project costs for one (1) Nebraska Department of Roads project and adjusts the fiscal
constraint of the plan to include additional anticipated federal revenue. This project adjustment will
modify the programming of two (2) Grand Island projects. Amendment No.1 requires modifications
(shown in red) in Chapter 7 – Financial Plan and Chapter 9 – Recommended Plan of the LRTP.
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Table 7-1: Total Available Roadway Funds (2016-2040)
Total Available Roadway Funds ($1,000)
Time
Period Federal State Local Total
Revenues
2016-2025 $24,836 $109,366 $42,430 $176,632
2026-2040 TBD9 $169,495 $89,952 $259,447
Total $24,836 $278,861 $132,382 $436,079
Table 7-2 on the following page shows the amount of funding available for constructing new projects after the costs for personnel, operations, maintenance, reconstruction, and equipment, plus projects
that have already been programed, are subtracted. This funding balance is assumed to be available to
construct new projects in the GIAMPO Area based upon a conservative forecast of future operations and maintenance costs and revenue generation. Assumptions relating to the forecasts and detailed tables are shown in Appendix C.
9 To Be determined (TBD): Federal revenue estimates for NDOR projects in the GIAMPO planning area will be determined as the MPO’s needs are assessed and funding targets are established. At this time, NDOR is still
assessing the need for specific projects of regional significance in the Grand Island Area MPO planning area for the period of 2020-2040. NDOR has established revenue projections within the timeframe of the NDOR Surface
Transportation Program Book, a six-year document that outlines NDOR’s projects and future expenditures. NDOR recognizes an ongoing and long-term need to monitor, evaluate and upgrade the state highway and interstate
highway system in the Grand Island Area MPO planning area as well as the State of Nebraska at large. NDOR will continue to monitor the existing conditions and proposed future changes to the state highway system
with the continuing cooperation, coordination and assistance of GIAMPO and local partners. As future needs are identified with regard to infrastructure condition, safety, roadway capacity or transit service, NDOR will work to
address these needs and include them through update or amendment in the GIAMPO Long Range Plan, TIP and the NDOR Surface Transportation Program Book and STIP as required by State and Federal regulation.
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Table 7-2: Funds Available for New Roadway Projects
New Roadway Project Revenue ($1,000)
Time
Period Federal Local / State Total
Revenues
2016-2025 $0 $55,117 $55,117
2026-2040 TBD10 $113,236 $113,236
Total $0 $168,353 $168,353
Funding for transit service was also examined through the 2040 horizon year. Transit service in the GIAMPO area is expected to continue but will be subject to the availability of local matching funds. A
detailed breakdown of transit funding sources, assumptions and year-to-year forecasts for available
revenue is shown in Appendix C. It is assumed that Grand Island will provide service only up to the budget that is available through a combination of Federal Transit funding and local matching dollars. A summary of the available transit revenue is shown below in Table 7-3.
Table 7-3: Transit Revenue and Expenditures (2016-2040)
Transit Revenue/Expenditure ($1,000)
Time Period Federal Local / State Total Revenue
2016-2025 $5,762 $2,839 $8,602
2026-2040 $11,193 $5,765 $16,958
Total $16,956 $8,604 $25,560
10 To Be determined (TBD): Federal revenue estimates for NDOR projects in the GIAMPO planning area will be determined as the MPO’s needs are assessed and funding targets are established. At this time, NDOR is still
assessing the need for specific projects of regional significance in the Grand Island Area MPO planning area for the period of 2020-2040. NDOR has established revenue projections within the timeframe of the NDOR Surface
Transportation Program Book, a six-year document that outlines NDOR’s projects and future expenditures. NDOR recognizes an ongoing and long-term need to monitor, evaluate and upgrade the state highway and interstate
highway system in the Grand Island Area MPO planning area as well as the State of Nebraska at large. NDOR will continue to monitor the existing conditions and proposed future changes to the state highway system
with the continuing cooperation, coordination and assistance of GIAMPO and local partners. As future needs are identified with regard to infrastructure condition, safety, roadway capacity or transit service, NDOR will work to
address these needs and include them through update or amendment in the GIAMPO Long Range Plan, TIP and the NDOR Surface Transportation Program Book and STIP as required by State and Federal regulation.
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Table 9-1: Total Available Roadway Revenue (2016-2040)
Total Available Roadway Funds ($1,000)
Time
Period Federal State Local Total
Revenues
2016-2025 $24,836 $109,366 $42,430 $176,632
2026-2040 TBD14 $169,495 $89,952 $259,447
Total $24,836 $278,861 $132,382 $436,079
Committed projects are defined to include those projects currently programmed or now under construction. The first step in identifying the amount of funds available for new construction was to
subtract the cost of these projects from the estimated total revenues from 2016 through 2040. A
number of major projects have been programmed for the Grand Island area. Many of the committed projects are being completed by NDOR utilizing federal funding from a number of sources. The specific
construction year and funding by source can be found in the GIAMPO Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 2016-20.
Between 2016 and 2020, NDOR will complete a major reconstruction on I-80 in the GIAMPO study
area, the reconstruction of U.S.-281 between U.S.-30 and Broadwell, and replacement of three bridges on U.S.-30. NDOR has also committed to construct a U.S.-30 west bypass from west of US-281 to near
County Road 20 and then also install automated gates at I-80 interchanges. The total cost of these
projects, shown in Table 9-2, is estimated at $59 million.
14 To Be determined (TBD): Federal revenue estimates for NDOR projects in the GIAMPO planning area will be determined as the MPO’s needs are assessed and funding targets are established. At this time, NDOR is still
assessing the need for specific projects of regional significance in the Grand Island Area MPO planning area for the period of 2020-2040. NDOR has established revenue projections within the timeframe of the NDOR Surface
Transportation Program Book, a six-year document that outlines NDOR’s projects and future expenditures. NDOR recognizes an ongoing and long-term need to monitor, evaluate and upgrade the state highway and interstate
highway system in the Grand Island Area MPO planning area as well as the State of Nebraska at large. NDOR will continue to monitor the existing conditions and proposed future changes to the state highway system
with the continuing cooperation, coordination and assistance of GIAMPO and local partners. As future needs are identified with regard to infrastructure condition, safety, roadway capacity or transit service, NDOR will work to
address these needs and include them through update or amendment in the GIAMPO Long Range Plan, TIP and the NDOR Surface Transportation Program Book and STIP as required by State and Federal regulation.
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Table 9-2: Committed Project Cost
Committed Project Cost ($1,000)
Time
Period Federal State Local Total Costs
2016-2025 $24,836 $29,823 $4,647 $59,306
Note: Project Costs have been inflated to Year of Expenditure by sponsoring jurisdictions at a 4 percent increase per year per US DOT recommendations.
The City of Grand Island and Hall County in the GIAMPO study area have an annual Operation and
Maintenance budget to maintain the existing transportation infrastructure. It includes personnel, equipment, and materials cost of maintenance. It also includes funds for more extensive maintenance projects such as resurfacing, replacing curbs, signs, signal maintenance, and other similar activities.
NDOR contracts with the local governments to complete routine maintenance. Table 9-3 presents the combined local and state maintenance costs. Operation and Maintenance costs, also presented in
Table 9-3, were projected for the next 25 years. These costs are shown on an annual basis in Appendix
C. In addition, a general estimate of reconstruction costs for projects not yet determined was included in these cost estimates. The funds for operations, maintenance, and reconstruction are shown in Table 9-3. The inflation rate for the future year of expenditure is based upon past trends for each specific line
item. These assumptions and rates are documented in Appendix C.
Table 9-3: Operation and Maintenance Budget
Operation & Maintenance
Expenditures ($1,000)
Time Period
Local Operation &
Maintenance
2016-2025 $62,209
2026-2040 $146,211
Total $208,420
Table 9-4 on the following page shows the remaining funds available after committed project costs,
operations and maintenance costs are subtracted from the total revenues. In summary, the table shows
anticipated revenues for available for programming new construction projects in the GIAMPO area for the remaining portion of the plan.
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Table 9-4: Available Roadway Revenue
Available New Project Revenue ($1,000)
Time
Period Federal Local / State Total
Revenue
2016-2025 $0 $55,117 $55,117
2026-2040 TBD15 $113,236 $113,236
Total $0 $168,353 $168,353
9.2 Project Priority Process
The projects were evaluated and prioritized based upon the funds and in what time period the project would be proposed. This process took three steps: project evaluation, public input, and MPO Technical
Committee review.
Each of the proposed projects presented in the Long-Range Transportation Plan was evaluated based on the GIAMPO 2040 project goals and evaluation criteria presented in Chapter 3. Each criterion was
transparent. Base factors and criteria were developed for each project goal. A composite score was
calculated for each project based on the goal score multiplied by the goal weight, which was developed as part of the public involvement process. The priorities are discussed in Chapter 5, with detailed
project scoring shown in the Appendices.
Public input was sought on project priorities. As part of the second public meeting, participants scored a
high, medium, or low prioritization to each project type. They also provided input on specific projects
15 To Be determined (TBD): Federal revenue estimates for NDOR projects in the GIAMPO planning area will be determined as the MPO’s needs are assessed and funding targets are established. At this
time, NDOR is still assessing the need for specific projects of regional significance in the Grand Island
Area MPO planning area for the period of 2020-2040. NDOR has established revenue projections within the timeframe of the NDOR Surface Transportation Program Book, a six-year document that
outlines NDOR’s projects and future expenditures. NDOR recognizes an ongoing and long-term need
to monitor, evaluate and upgrade the state highway and interstate highway system in the Grand Island Area MPO planning area as well as the State of Nebraska at large.
NDOR will continue to monitor the existing conditions and proposed future changes to the state highway system with the continuing cooperation, coordination and assistance of GIAMPO and local partners. As future needs are identified with regard to infrastructure condition, safety, roadway capacity
or transit service, NDOR will work to address these needs and include them through update or
amendment in the GIAMPO Long Range Plan, TIP and the NDOR Surface Transportation Program Book and STIP as required by State and Federal regulation.
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Table 9-5: Fiscally Constrained Project Plan
Grand Island Area MPO Transportation Improvement Program FY 2016-2020
State
ID
Project
Name Project Description A/Q
Status
Length
(SLM)
Total Project Est. Phase YOE Fund Type Fund
Description
TIP Estimate by
Phase Amount ($1,000)
PE 2016 City Grand Island $115
PE 2016 State Build Nebraska $1,735
ROW 2018 City Grand Island $10
Construct 4-Lane Divided Highway ROW 2018 State Build Nebraska $2,129
US-30, from US 281 in Grand Island Const/CE 2020 City Grand Island $1,262
41704
US-281
West, Grand Island West to City Limits - Beg RP 309.15 Exempt 3.5 mi $25,978 Const/CE 2020 State Build Nebraska $20,727
PE 2017 State NDOR $31
ROW 2018 State NDOR $1
Mill, Concrete repair, resurface 4-lane dual Roadway and Shoulders, Bridge repair Const/CE 2019 NHPP
National Highway Performance Program $7,300
42674
Platte
River - Phillips I-80 from Platte River west of Grand to Phillips, Beginning RP 310.88 Exempt 7.7 mi $8,144 Const/CE 2019 State NDOR $812
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State ID Project Name Project Description A/Q Status
Length (SLM)
Total Project Est. Phase YOE Fund Type Fund Description
TIP Estimate by Phase Amount ($1,000)
PE 2015 State NDOR $779
Const/CE 2017 City Grand Island $3,126
Resurf existing roadway & US-281/N-2 ramps, concrete repair, brdge repair, add subdrains Const/CE 2017 NHPP
National
Highway Performance Program $11,450
US-281 from Old US-30 Viaduct
over UPRR, North to 1.8 mi South of Howard County Line Const/CE 2017 SFTY
Nation Safety
Improve. Program $585
42690 In Grand Island & North Beginning RP - 68.90 Exempt 9.6 mi $18,707 Const/CE 2017 State NDOR $2,767
PE 2016 State NDOR $39
Deploy automated gate systems and COTV Cameras Const/CE 2017 ITS
Intelligent
Transportation Systems $949
42773 Grand Island - WACO Several I-80 interchages in District 4 Exempt 0 $1,094 Const/CE 2017 State NDOR $106
Bridge repair/overlay,sealing,
approach slabs Const/CE 2018 NHPP
National Highway Performance
Program $2,339
42776 In Grand Island Bridges Three Bridges in Grand Island Beginning NP 312.93 Exempt 0 $2,924 Const/CE 2018 State NDOR $585
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State ID Project Name Project Description A/Q Status Length (SLM)
Total
Project Est. Phase YOE Fund Type Fund Description
TIP Estimate
by Phase Amount ($1,000)
PE 2016 SFTY
Nation Safety Improve.
Program $100
PE 2016 Local Grand Island $10
Reconfigure Stolley Park Road to 3,4 and 5 lane sections - FHWA
Road Diet Initiative Const./CE 2017 SFTY
Nation Safety Improve.
Program $1,115
42812
Grand Island-Stolley Park
Reconfiguration From Webb Road to S. Locust St Exempt 2.04 mi $1,349 Const./CE 2017 Local Grand Island $124
PE 2016 State NDOR $1
Const/CE 2016 State NDOR $111
42828
District 4 -
Districtwide striping Install durable pavement markings Exempt 0 $1,110 Const/CE 2016 SFTY
Nation Safety
Improve. Program $998
FTA Sec. 5307 $100
Transit Needs Analysis Feasibility Study to identify Transit Needs Exempt $125 2016 Local Grand Island $25
Total $59,431
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Table 9-5: Fiscally Constrained Project Plan (Continued)
GIAMPO Project Listing 2021-2025
Project
ID Project Name Project Description From To Jurisdiction
Total Cost
($1,000)
Current Year
Total Cost
($1,000) Future
Year
Available Fiscal
Constrained ($1,000)
2016 - 2025 $55,117
Intersection
Improvements
Improvements at various
intersections Various Various Grand Island $3,500 $4,606 $50,511
B-3a Stuhr Road Widen to 3 lanes US-30 BNSF RR Grand Island $9,656 $12,707 $37,804
B-2a Old Potash Highway Widen to 5 lanes Claude Road Webb Road Grand Island $4,307 $5,668 $32,136
B-8 Husker Highway Widen to 3 lanes US-281 North Road Grand Island $4,947 $6,510 $25,626
B-7 Stolley Park Road Widen to 3 lanes Fair Ground
Entrance Stuhr Road Grand Island $2,183 $2,872 $22,754
B-1a Capital Avenue Widen to 5 lanes Broadwell
Avenue
BNSF RR/Oak
Street Grand Island $3,438 $4,524 $18,230
B-6 13th Street Widen to 3 lanes West of US-281 Independence
Avenue Grand Island $4,193 $5,517 $12,713
Total 2021-2025 $32,224 $42,404 $12,713
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Table 9-5 Fiscally Constrained Project Plan continued
GIAMPO Project Listing 2026-2040
Project
ID Project Name Project Description From To Jurisdiction
Total Cost
($1,000)
Current Year
Total Cost
($1,000)
Future Year
Available Fiscal
Constrained
($1,000)
2026-2040 $125,949*
B-4 North Road Widen to 3 lanes Highway 2 Old Potash
Highway Grand Island $11,081 $14,582 $111,367
Intersection
Improvements
Improvements at various
intersections Various Various Grand Island $3,764 $7,332 $97,032
2 Stuhr Bridges over
BNSF and UPRR Engineering Grand Island $2,048 $3,989 $93,043
B-3b Stuhr Road Widen to 3 lanes BNSF RR US-34 Grand Island $9,656 $18,809 $74,234
B-1b Capital Avenue Widen to 3 lanes BNSF RR/Oak
Street St Paul Road Grand Island $1,781 $3,470 $70,764
B-1c Capital Avenue Widen to 3 lanes Dairy Queen Engleman
Road Grand Island $5,700 $11,103 $59,661
B-2b Old Potash
Highway Widen to 3 lanes Engleman
Road Claude Road Grand Island $5,269 $10,264 $49,397
B-5 Swift Road New 2-lane road Talc Road Shady Bend
Road Grand Island $3,150 $6,136 $43,261
4 Broadwell over
UPRR and
Broadwell
Extension
Broadwell Avenue Widening
(5-lane)
Faidley
Avenue Third Street
Grand Island
$3,900 $7,597 $35,664
5 Broadwell UPRR bridge $13,000 $25,323 $10,341
6 Broadwell Extension (3-lane) Anna Street Adams Street $4,900 $9,545 $796
Total 2026-2040 $53,768 $104,735 $796
*Note: includes $12,713 of FY2016-2025 carryover plus forecast $113,236.
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Table 9-6: Illustrative Project Plan
GIAMPO Illustrative Projects
Project ID Project Name Project Description From To Jurisdiction
Total
Cost
($1,000)
Current
Year
Total
Cost
($1,000)
Future
Year
Available
Fiscal
Constrained
($1,000)
Illustrative Project 2040+ $796
11 13th St. – 10th
St. Connector Reconstruct W 13th Street 10th Street Grand Island $600 $992
7 North Road and
UPRR Bridge Widen to 3 lanes; new 2-lane bridge Old Potash Hwy Husker Hwy Grand Island $16,200 $26,776
9 Broadwell over
BNSF
Widen to 5 lanes
Capital Avenue Airport Road Grand Island $14,300 $23,636
Realign Old Highway 2 to connect Custer
Avenue;
New 4-lane bridge
3 Eddy Street
Extension New 2-lane Road Phoenix Avenue Locust Street Grand Island $3,300 $5,454
12 Alda Road and
UPRR Bridge New 2-lane bridge Apollo Street Hwy 30 Grand Island $11,300 $18,677
15 East Bypass (5-
lanes)
5-lane Stolley Park Road * Locust Street Stuhr Road
Grand Island
$2,500 $4,132
5-Lane Stuhr Road / Sky Park Road * US-34 Capital
Avenue $11,875 $19,628
5-lane Husker Hwy US-281 Stuhr Road $18,750 $30,991
5=lane Captial Avenue BNSF RR/Oak Street Sky Park Road $20,375 $33,677
16 East Bypass US-
281 to I-80 4-lane Expressway I-80 US 281 Grand Island $78,750 $130,162
2
Stuhr Road
bridge over
UPRR
New 4-lane bridges
Highway 30 4th Street
Grand Island $15,952 $26,366
Stuhr Road
bridge over
BNSF
New 4-lane bridge Grand Island $11,000 $18,181
*expand 3-lane to 5-lane
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, October 17, 2016
Regular Session
Item H3
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment No. 2
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the region’s short-range program, identifying
projects to receive federal funds and projects of regional significance to be implemented over the next
five year period. The GIAMPO amends the TIP to accommodate changes to projects in the TIP. The
proposed Amendment No. 2 to the TIP adjusts the anticipated project costs for one (1) Nebraska
Department of Roads project to ensure consistency between the LRTP and TIP.
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Monday, October 03, 2016 Page 1 of 1 Grand Island Metropolitan Region TIP – Amendment No. 2
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Transportation Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2016 - 2020
Amendment No. 2
Project or State ID: 42690 Sponsor: NDOR District: 4 Highway: US-281
Project No.: NH-HSIP-281-2(127) A/Q: Status: Exempt Length (SLM): 9.6 mi
Project Name: In Grand Island & North
Project Description / Primary Work Type Resurf existing roadway & US-281/N-2 ramps, concrete repair, brdge repair, add subdrains
Category / Termini: US-281 from Old US-30 Viaduct over UPRR, North to 1.8 mi South of Howard County Line
Beginning RP - 68.90
Amendment Description: Updated budget to reflect latest estimates.
Phase
Year of
Expenditure Fund Type
Fund or Obligation
Description
TIP
Estimate by Phase
Amount ($1,000)
PE 2015 State NDOR $779
Const./CE 2017 City Grand Island $3,126
Const./CE 2017 NHPP
National Highway
Performance
Program $11,450
Const./CE 2017 HSIP
Highway Safety
Improvement
Program $585
Const./CE 2017 State NDOR $2,767
Federal Total: $12,035 Non-Federal Total: $6,672 Total: $18,707
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TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Financial Plan Update
Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Fiscal Years 2016-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
will require financial constraint table from the Fiscal Years 2016-2020 TIP to be modified as follows:
GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Fiscal Years 2016-2020
Financial Constraint Projects
($1,000's)
Fiscal Year
Federal Highway Administration 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total
National Highway Performance Program $0 $12,399 $2,339 $7,300 $0 $22,038
Highway Safety Improvement Program $1,098 $1,700 $0 $0 $0 $2,798
Nebraska Department of Roads $1,886 $3,003 $2,715 $811 $20,727 $29,142
City of Grand Island $125 $3,250 $10 $0 $1,262 $4,647
$3,109 $20,352 $5,064 $8,111 $21,989 $58,625
Federal Transit Administration 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total
Section 5307 $405 $317 $330 $0 $0 $1,052
Section 5311 $18 $19 $19 $0 $0 $56
Nebraska Department of Roads $6 $6 $6 $0 $0 $18
City of Grand Island $330 $317 $330 $0 $0 $977
Hall County $6 $6 $6 $0 $0 $18
$765 $665 $691 $0 $0 $2,121
NOTE: The financial table above illustrates the identified funding for the projects included in the tables for
FY 2016-2020.
Project # 42690 had PE done in FY 2015, this is not reflect in the Financial Constraint Table for $779
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, October 17, 2016
Regular Session
Item H4
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft ADA Self-Evaluation and
Transition Plan
In April 2016, the GIAMPO Policy Board approved the Certification of the Urban Transportation
Planning Process for the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. The certification
indicated that a ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan is scheduled for adoption by November 22,
2016, so the GIAMPO will meet the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC
12101 et seq.) and 49 CFR. Parts 27, 37, and 38. The proposed ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
for the GIAMPO was developed in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Title II of Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
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.
October 7, 2016 – DRAFT FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS
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Table of Contents
About the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization ..................................................................2
Metropolitan Planning Area ...................................................................................................................................2
Introduction and Statement of Commitment ..................................................................................................2
Methodology for Self-Evaluation ....................................................................................................................3
Public Comment for ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan ...............................................................................4
Evaluation of the MPO’s Policies and Procedures ............................................................................................4
ADA and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator ......................................................................................................4
Public Participation .................................................................................................................................................5
Public Meetings and Opportunity for Comment ....................................................................................................5
Compliant Procedures for the General Public ........................................................................................................5
Complaint Substance and Format ......................................................................................................................5
Timeframe for Filing Complaints ........................................................................................................................7
Processing and Investigating Complaints ...........................................................................................................7
Dismissal of a Complaint ....................................................................................................................................8
Contact Information ...........................................................................................................................................9
Evaluation of the GIAMPO Premises ...............................................................................................................9
Parking ....................................................................................................................................................................9
Access to the building, offices and meeting rooms ................................................................................................9
Doorways and hardware ........................................................................................................................................9
Reception areas ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Offices .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Internal navigation .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Communication ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Conference rooms ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Conclusions ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Transition Plan ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
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About the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO), established in 2013, and serves
as the formal transportation planning body for the greater Grand Island, Nebraska metropolitan area,
carrying out the intent of 23 CFR 450. The Governor of Nebraska designated the GIAMPO as the official
metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for the Grand Island Urbanized Area, as defined by the U.S.
Bureau of the Census (U.S. Census Bureau).
Federal regulations require that each urbanized area, as a condition to receive any federal capital or
operating assistance, have a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) transportation planning
process. The GIAMPO is designated to carry out the 3-C process which results in transportation plans
and programs that are consistent with the comprehensively planned development of the Grand Island
metropolitan area.
The GIAMPO’s structure is formed by two designated committees – Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC) and Policy Committee. The TAC is a staff-level committee, which provides technical support and
recommendations to the Policy Board. The Policy Board is the decision-making body comprised mainly
of local elected officials and a representative from the Nebraska Department of Roads.
The City of Grand Island's City Engineer/Public Works Director serves as the MPO Director, with MPO
staff reporting to the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. At this time the MPO
Program Manager is the only staff member, receiving support from others in the Public Works and
Planning Departments. Therefore, references to the GIAMPO in this document will also refer to the
City of Grand Island unless otherwise noted.
Metropolitan Planning Area
The GIAMPO is responsible for transportation planning activities within a geographic area identified as
the Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA). The GIAMPO’s MPA is comprised of the City of Grand Island,
Village of Alda, portions of Hall County, and a portion of west Merrick County.
Introduction and Statement of Commitment
As a recipient of federal funding, the GIAMPO must comply with a variety of federal and state
legislative regulations. Regarding matters of nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, the GIAMPO
falls under two federal laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Title II of ADA applies specifically to all
activities of state and local governments, including metropolitan planning organizations and requires
that government entities give people with disabilities equal opportunity to benefit from all of the
programs, services and activities that may be offered.
As the federally designated metropolitan planning organization, the GIAMPO must adhere to the
standards set forth in Title II, which include both physical accommodations (accessibility to buildings
and meetings) and in policies, practices and procedures. Under Title II, the GIAMPO is required to make
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reasonable accommodations in order to provide access with people who have hearing, vision or speech
impairments. Likewise, the GIAMPO is required to make reasonable modification to policies, practices
and procedures where necessary to avoid discrimination.
The Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by
federal agencies, in programs receiving federal financial assistance, in federal employment and in the
employment practices of federal contractors. The standards for determining employment
discrimination under the Rehabilitation Act are the same as those used in Title I of the ADA.
Section 504 states that “no qualified individual with a disability in the United States shall be excluded
from, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under” any program or activity that
receives federal financial assistance.
The GIAMPO is required to perform the following:
• Apply ADA Law
• Apply Section 504 law
• Appoint an ADA/504 Coordinator
• Provide an agency nondiscrimination statement
• Perform an agency self-evaluation
• Develop a Transition Plan
• Make auxiliary aids available for use
• Provide assurance of compliance
The GIAMPO is committed to complying with both the letter and spirit of the requirements set forth in
Title II of the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (hereafter ADA/504).
Methodology for Self-Evaluation
This document was developed by the GIAMPO ADA and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator, in
consultation with a Compliance Team, who assisted in the physical evaluation of MPO’s premises, and
in the evaluation of the GIAMPO’s policies and practices. Team members reviewed and made
recommendations to the Self-Evaluation document, as well as to the separately developed Transition
Plan (found in the appendix, beginning on page 11).
Mr. Marlan Ferguson – City of Grand Island City Administrator, City of Grand Island and GIAMPO ADA
and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator
Ms. Nicki Stoltenberg - City of Grand Island Assistant to the City Administrator
Mr. Craig Lewis – City of Grand Island Building Inspections Director
Mr. John Collins, P.E. – City of Grand Island City Engineer/Public Works Director and GIAMPO MPO
Director
Mr. Allan Zafft, AICP – GIAMPO MPO Program Manager
This Self-Evaluation is in two parts: (1) an evaluation of the GIAMPO’s policies and practices and, (2) an
evaluation of the GIAMPO’s premises. This document describes the policies and procedures that the
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GIAMPO uses to comply with ADA/504. In the event that deficiencies are identified, steps that will be
undertaken to correct said deficiencies as detailed in the appended Transition Plan.
Public Comment for ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
In accordance with the MPO’s own policies and procedures, and in compliance with the requirements
of the above-referenced legislation, the public is given a fifteen-day opportunity for review and
comment of the draft ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. The public comment period is from
October 20, 2016 to November 4, 2016. Notice is placed in the area newspaper and on the GIAMPO
website on October 19, 2016. The draft ADA Self- Evaluation and Transition is made available to the
public in accordance with the GIAMPO Public Participation Plan and at the locations listed below.
Public Works Department Office
City Hall
100 East First Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
Edith Abbott Memorial Library
211 North Washington Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
GIAMPO Website Site
http://grand-island.com/your-government/public-works/metropolitan-planning-organization
Evaluation of the MPO’s Policies and Procedures
Following is a description of the MPO’s policies and practices that may affect people with disabilities.
ADA and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator
The GIAMPO’s ADA and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator is charged with the following tasks:
• Collaborate and coordinate ADA/504 compliance efforts with the heads of major division and
departments.
• Serve as a point of contact and liaison to the public on ADA/504 compliance issues. Contact
information is provided on the City of Grand Island’s website.
• Monitor the MPO’s policies, procedures, practices and processes with respect to ADA/504
compliance.
• Oversee the filing of complaints of discrimination based on disability
• Coordinate with the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) and/or the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) on an investigation of complaint
• Monitor and update the implementation of the MPO’s ADA/504 Self-Evaluation and Transition
Plan.
• Provide or coordinate the provision of requested auxiliary aids and reasonable
accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
• Perform ADA/504 program, process or compliance reviews; inspect facilities for accessibility.
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Public Participation
The GIAMPO’s Public Participation Plan was developed and adopted in November 2015 under the
requirements of Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). This act requires a
metropolitan planning organization (MPO) to develop and use a documented participation plan that
defines a process for providing citizens, affected public agencies, representatives of public
transportation employees, freight shippers, providers of public transportation, representatives of users
of pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities, representatives of the disabled, and other
interested parties with reasonable opportunities to be involved in the metropolitan transportation
planning process.
Public Meetings and Opportunity for Comment
All meetings held by the GIAMPO are open to the public. Many GIAMPO meetings are held in the
Grand Island City Hall. The meeting rooms are fully accessible.
When meetings are conducted in other venues, the GIAMPO strives to assure that the facility is
accessible, externally and internally.
Individuals requiring physical or sensory accommodations including interpreter service, hearing
impaired devices, large print, or recorded materials are asked to contact the City of Grand Island, 100
East First Street, Grand Island, NE (308) 385-5444, extension 140, at least 48 hours in advance of the
meeting a person(s) wishes to participate in so city staff can strive to make the meetings accessible to
any and all citizens of the community.
Compliant Procedures for the General Public
The GIAMPO has established a process for investigating and resolving complaints alleging disability
discrimination related to the GIAMPO services, programs and its office. Regulations implementing
provisions of Section 504 and Title II of the ADA can be found at 49 CFR Parts 27 and 37, and 28 CFR
Part 35. The following complaint procedures are patterned after the Federal Highway Administration
Procedures Manual for Processing External Complaints of Discrimination, found here.
All Complaints filed with the GIAMPO are forwarded to NDOR which will forward the compliant to
FHWA. FHWA will then decide which agency will investigate the complaint.
The GIAMPO’s ADA and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the filing of
complaints of discrimination based on disability.
Complaint Substance and Format
A complaint is a written or electronic statement concerning an allegation of discrimination on disability
that contains a request for the receiving office to take action. Complaints should be in writing and
signed and may be filed by mail, fax, or in person.
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Complaints may be submitted to GIAMO as follows:
• By telephone at 308-385-5444, extension 140. The ADA and Section 504 Compliance
Coordinator will talk to the complainant and obtain detailed information relating to the
complaint. Information obtained from the telephone interview will be recorded in writing and
read to the complainant.
• In writing to the ADA and Section 504 Compliance Coordinator, 100 East First Street, P.O. Box
1968, Grand Island, NE 68802-1968
• By fax at 308-385-5486
• In person at, 100 East First Street, Grand Island, NE 68801. Normal office hours are from 8:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. It is advisable to call 308-385-5444, extension 140
in advance to schedule an appointment.
A complaint must contain at least the following information:
• The complainant’s name and a way to contact the complainant;
• A written explanation of what has happened;
• The basis of the complaint of discrimination by disability
• The identification of the respondent, e.g., agency/organization alleged to have discriminated;
• Sufficient information to understand the facts that led the complainant to believe that
discrimination occurred; and,
• The date(s) of the alleged discriminatory act.
While the above indicates a complaint should be in writing and signed, the GIAMPO will accept
complaints in alternate formats from persons with disabilities, upon request. For example, the
complaint may be filed on a computer disk, by audio tape, or in Braille, or the complainant may call the
agency and provide the allegations by telephone. The agency will transcribe the allegations of the
complaint as provided over the telephone and send a written complaint to the complainant for
signature.
Complaints in languages other than English will be translated and responded to in the language in
which they were written.
The following are examples of items that are not considered complaints, unless the item contains a
signed cover letter specifically asking that the GIAMPO take action concerning the allegations:
• An anonymous complaint;
• Inquiries seeking advice or information;
• Courtesy copies of court pleadings;
• Courtesy copies of complaints addressed to other local, State, or Federal agencies;
• Newspaper articles; and,
• Courtesy copies of internal grievances.
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Timeframe for Filing Complaints
Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the last date of the alleged discrimination. The filing date
of the complaint is the earlier of: (1) the postmark of the complaint, or (2) the date the complaint is
received by any office authorized to receive complaints.
An extension may be granted under any of the following circumstances:
• The complainant could not reasonably be expected to know the act was discriminatory within
the 180-day period, and the complaint was filed within 60 days after the complainant became
aware of the alleged discrimination;
• The complainant was unable to file a complaint because of incapacitating illness or other
incapacitating circumstances during the 180-day period, and the complaint was filed within 60
days after the period of incapacitation ended;
• The complainant filed a complaint alleging the same discriminatory conduct within the 180-day
period with another Federal, State or local civil rights enforcement agency, and filed a
complaint with DOT within 60 days after the other agency had completed its investigation or
notified the complainant that it would take no further action;
• The complainant filed, within the 180-day period, an internal grievance alleging the same
discriminatory conduct that is the subject of the DOT complaint, and the complaint is filed no
later than 60 days after the internal grievance is concluded;
• Unique circumstances generated by DOT action have adversely affected the complainant; or
• The discriminatory act is of a continuing nature.
Some complaints will be referred to the GIAMPO by other agencies. In the event the referring agency
has possessed the complaint for an inordinately long period of time and the complainant filed his or
her complaint with that agency within the 180-day timeframe the GIAMPO will automatically grant an
extension.
Processing and Investigating Complaints
Upon initial receipt, a complaint will always be date stamped by the receiving office, or the date of
receipt will otherwise be recorded. The date of receipt by the receiving office is crucial for determining
timeliness.
The complaint will be reviewed within 10 calendars days of receipt to determine whether it contains all
the necessary information required for acceptance. If the complaint is complete and no additional
information is needed, the complainant will be sent a letter of acceptance. If the complaint is
incomplete, the complainant will be contacted in writing or by telephone to obtain the additional
information. The complainant will be given 15 calendars days to respond to the request for additional
information.
A request for information will be mailed to the respondent, along with a copy of the complaint, upon
acceptance of the complaint.
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The investigation will be confined to the issues and facts relevant to the allegations in the complaint,
unless evidence shows the need to extend the issues. The standard of proof applied in making a
determination of noncompliance will be one of preponderance of evidence. The preponderance of
evidence as a standard of proof in civil cases is evidence which is of greater weight or more convincing
than the evidence which is offered in opposition to it.
An investigative report will be maintained which documents activity related to the complaint. The
investigative report will contain, at minimum:
• The identity of each complainant and each respondent, including contact information;
• The nature and basis of the complaint;
• Copies of all requests for information, along with responses to the requests;
• A log of all important dates relevant to the complaint, including, but not limited to, the date
that the complaint was filed, the dates of all correspondence with complainant or respondent,
the dates of all interviews with complainant or respondent, and the date of the disposition (or
the date that the complaint was forwarded to NDOR or FHWA for further action);
• The disposition and/or recommendations for action; and
• Other pertinent information.
Although the regulations do not specify a timeframe for the investigation of ADA complaints, the NDOR
Civil Rights Office strives to have ADA complaints investigated and finalized within 90 days of receipt of
the complaint.
Dismissal of a Complaint
NDOR has authority to dismiss ADA complaints against its subrecipients. A complaint may be dismissed
for the following reasons:
• The complaint is untimely filed;
• The complainant fails to respond to repeated requests for additional information needed to
process the complaint;
• The complainant cannot be located after reasonable attempts;
• There is no statutory or alleged basis for the complaint, NDOR and/or FHWA lack jurisdiction in
the matter, or the complainant does not allege any harm with regard to current programs or
statutes;
• The complaint has been investigated by another agency and the resolution of the complaint
meets USDOT/FHWA regulatory standards; e.g., all allegations were investigated, appropriate
legal standards were applied, and any remedies secured meet USDOT's standards;
• NDOR and/or FHWA obtain credible information at any time indicating that the allegations
raised by the complainant have been resolved, or are moot and there are no class-wide
allegations or implications. In such a case, NDOR and/or FHWA will attempt to ascertain the
apparent resolution. If NDOR and/or FHWA determine that there are no current allegations
appropriate for further complaint resolution, the complaint will be closed;
• The complainant decides to withdraw the complaint;
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• The same complaint allegations have been filed with another Federal, State, or local agency, or
through a respondent's internal grievance procedures, including due process proceedings, and
NDOR and/or FHWA anticipates that the respondent will provide the complainant with a
comparable resolution process under comparable legal standards; e.g., all allegations were
investigated, appropriate legal standards were applied, and any remedies secured meet
USDOT's standards;
• The FHWA refers a complaint over which USDOT has jurisdiction to another agency that also
has jurisdiction but may be better suited to conduct the investigation;
• A complaint, because of its scope, may require extraordinary resources. In such instances,
NDOR and/or FHWA may consider treating such a complaint as a compliance review. Similarly, a
compliance review may be the most effective means of addressing multiple individual
complaints against the same respondent; or,
• If NDOR and/or FHWA selects this option, it should discuss the decision with the
complainant(s), close the complaint, and initiate the review as soon as possible. NDOR and/or
FHWA should provide the complainant(s) with a copy of the resolution documents upon
completion of the compliance review.
Contact Information
Complaints and substantiating information should be sent to:
Marlan Ferguson
City Hall
100 East First Street
P.O. Box 1968
Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1968
Evaluation of the GIAMPO Premises
The GIAMPO is located on the second floor (Public Works Department) in Grand Island City Hall at 100
East First Street, Grand Island, NE. The building is located on the corner of North Pine Street and East
First Street. Mr. Craig Lewis, City of Grand Island Building Inspections Director, performed a
walkthrough of the GIAMPO premises in September 2016. Below are the results of the evaluation.
Parking
Handicap parking spaces are located near the main entrance to the building. Between this entrance
and the handicap parking spaces is an accessible route.
Access to the building, offices and meeting rooms
The main entrance to the building is accessible. All conference rooms and restrooms are accessible.
The GIAMPO staff offices are accessible.
Doorways and hardware
All internal and external doorways are accessible. All door hardware is designed for use by people with
disabilities and is in good working order.
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Reception areas
The GIAMPO reception area is accessible by both visitors and employees. The reception counter is 44
inches high––too high to be accessed by people who use wheelchairs, however accessible service areas
are within the suite.
Offices
The GIAMPO staff offices are constructed to permit access and use.
Internal navigation
The GIAMPO staff office hallways are accessible and generally free of obstacles.
Communication
Office telephones are within easy access, or can be readily put within access.
The GIAMPO’s webpage allows individuals to increase the font size of the website text.
Conference rooms
The GIAMPO conference rooms are accessible.
Conclusions
The GIAMPO considers this Self-Evaluation an ongoing process. As deficiencies are identified, they will
be recorded and added to the Transition Plan, along with recommended remedies and a time frame for
making the recommended improvements.
The GIAMPO reviews its public documents, including this one, on an annual basis. Any changes to
programs, policies, or practices are noted and the document is revised as needed.
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Appendix
Title II of Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Transition Plan
Introduction
As a recipient of federal funding, the GIAMPO must comply with a variety of federal and state
legislative regulations. Regarding matters of nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, the GIAMPO
falls under two federal laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Transportation legislation (FAST Act) requires that MPOs conduct a self-evaluation of its programs and
facility accessibility, and to prepare a Transition Plan that describes any deficiencies, remedies, time-
frame for carrying out remedies and approximate costs. In September 2016, the GIAMPO conducted a
self-evaluation of (1) its policies and practices and, (2) its physical premises.
This Transition Plan was developed as a result of the self-evaluation.
Deficiencies Identified in Evaluation of the GIAMPO Policies
and Practices and Physical Premises
Deficiency Remedy Approx. Cost Time Frame
Reception area counter
is too high for anyone
using a wheelchair.
Provide accessible
service counter within
the GIAMPO suite.
TBD TBD
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Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, October 17, 2016
Regular Session
Item J1
2017 GIAMPO Meeting Schedule
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
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Policy Board TAC
(Meetings begin at 4:00 p.m.)(Meetings begin at 10:00 a.m.)
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Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) - Adoption by the Policy Board on May 23, 2017
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) - Adoption by the Policy Board on May 23, 2017
Self-Certification of the MPO Process - Adoption by the Policy Board on May 23, 2017
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
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