05-23-2017 GI Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO - Policy Board
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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 February 28, 2017 Policy Board Meeting
4.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2016-2020 Transportation Improvement
Program Amendment No. 3
5.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Long Range Transportation Plan Amendment No.
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6.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2018 Unified Planning Work Program
7.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement
Program
8.Approval Recommendation of MPO Self-Certification
9.Approval Recommendation of Final Draft MPO Title VI Implementation Plan
10.Approval Recommendation of MPO Performance Measures for Transit
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11.Approval Recommendation of Consultant Selection for GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan
12.MPO Financial Update
13.Other Business
14.Next Meeting
15.Adjournment
Special Accommodations: Please notify the City of Grand Island at 308-385-5444 if you require special
accommodations to attend this meeting (i.e., interpreter services, large print, reader, hearing assistance).
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Regular Session
Item C1
Approval of Minutes from the February 28, 2017 Policy Board
Meeting
Staff Contact: Mayor Jeremy Jensen
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
MINUTES OF POLICY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 4:00 pm
Grand Island City Hall – Community Meeting Room
100 E 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
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 Present
Mike Paulick, City of Grand Island, Council Member Present
Brad Zumwalt (Kyle Schneweis designee) NDOR Hwy Planning Manager Present
Gary Quandt, Hall County Board Present
Doug Lanfear, Hall County Board Absent
Pat O’Neill, Hall County Planning Commission Chairman Present
NON-VOTING MEMBERS ATTENDANCE:
Marlan Ferguson, City of Grand Island City Administrator Absent
Terry Brown, City of Grand Island Assistant Public Works Director Present
Allan Zafft, City of Grand Island MPO Program Manager Present
Catrina DeLosh, City of Grand Island Public Works Admin Assistant Present
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 Present
John Collins, City of Grand Island Public Works Director Present
Tim Golka, City of Grand Island Project Manager Present
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Absent
Joseph Werning, Administrator, FHWA NE Division Absent
Mokhtee Ahmad, Administrator, FTA Region VII Absent
Wes Wahlgren, NDOR District 4 Engineer Absent
Justin Luther, Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights FHWA Absent
Logan Daniels, FTA Transportation Program Specialist Absent
Mark Bechtel, FTA Community Planner Absent
Daniel Nguyen, FTA Community Planner Absent
Noel Salac, NDOR Assistant Planning Engineer Absent
*Matt Rief, Olsson Associates
Mayor Jensen called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was
acknowledged and roll call was taken. Mayor Jensen acknowledged the fact that Brad Zumwalt,
NDOR Highway Planning Manager, was the designee for Kyle Schneweis, Director of the
Nebraska Department of Roads.
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Approval of minutes from the November 22, 2016 Policy Board Meeting
Motion by Quandt to approve the minutes from the November 22, 2016 meeting, seconded by
Paulick. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Election of Vice-Chairperson
Quandt nominated Haase as Vice-Chairperson, with no objections. With no further
nominations for Vice-Chairperson Quandt made a motion to cease nominations, with O’Neill
seconding. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Public Participation Plan Amendment No. 1
Zafft informed the Policy Board that this amendment will allow for the Public Participation Plan
to be consistent with the Bylaws, with TAC meeting every other month and Policy Board
meeting quarterly, and also addressed typos within the document. The need for special
meetings should be reduced with this change. No public comments were received by the
January 23, 2017 deadline.
Motion by Zumwalt to approve Recommendation of Final Draft Public Participation Plan
Amendment No. 1, seconded by Paulick. Upon roll call, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Unified Planning Work Program Amendment No. 1
Zafft stated the reason for this amendment is to transfer hours from the Unified Planning Work
Program (UPWP) element to the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) element; to transfer
Other Directs cost from the Transportation Improvement Program, Public Participation Plan,
LRTP, and Administration elements to the consultant services budget for the Bike/Ped Master
Plan; and to use a carry-over of FTA 5305 funds towards the Transit Needs Study consultant
services and GIAMPO staff and other expenses. No public comments were received by the
February 27, 2017 deadline.
Motion by Quandt to approve Recommendation of Final Draft Unified Planning Work Program
Amendment No. 1, seconded by Hehnke. Upon roll call, all voted in favor. Motion adopted.
Approval Recommendation of Consultant Selection for Regional Transit Needs and Feasibility
Study
Zafft informed the Policy Board that consultant selection process has been completed, with
Olsson Associates being selected as the top rated firm. Such negotiations have been completed
and a not to exceed agreement amount of $156,000 reached. The agreement amount is below
the Independent Cost Estimate (ICE). The Notice to Proceed is planned to be issued March
2017 with project completion November 2017. It was noted four (4) qualified firms provided a
submittal for these services, with interviews conducted. Ideally, this study should have been
completed with the Long Range Transportation Plan.
O’Neill inquired on the number of this type of study Olsson Associates has completed – wants
to make sure they are not learning with GIAMPO. Rief, local Olsson Associates liaison, stated
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they have worked on the Nebraska Statewide plan, with Corrine Donahue as the lead. Corrine
has done many of these (ex. Colorado Springs, Colorado & Sarpy County, Nebraska), and she is
Olsson’s expert based in their Omaha, Nebraska office.
Collins noted a draft will be presented to TAC and Policy Board before a final plan is
recommended.
Minton wants to ensure the public is involved in this process, since this is a huge project.
Involvement from Central Community College, all Business Improvement Districts, etc.
Quandt would like to have a presentation to the Hall County Board.
Motion by Quandt to approve Recommendation of Consultant Selection for Regional Transit
Needs and Feasibility Study, seconded by Zumwalt. Upon roll call, call voted in favor. Motion
adopted.
MPO Financial Update
Zafft provided a financial update for State Fiscal Year 2017-Second Quarter (October 1, 2016 –
December 31, 2016). This update will be provided to the Policy Board for each quarter.
Other Business
• Brown provided an update on US Highway 30 realignment stating the project is moving
along very quickly. The project is estimated at $29M, with 20% funding from the City of
the portion within City limits. Right-of-Way acquisition is underway with the corridor
protection having been completed. Bid letting should take place the end of 2019 with
construction beginning in 2020. City Council will be asked to approve an agreement
with JEO for the Moores Creek drain extension which will be coordinated with the US
Highway 30 realignment. This agreement will allow for the acquisition of right-of-way
and design, which will potentially discount the City’s cost of the US Highway 30 project.
The drainage project will provide borrow material (cleared by NDOR) for the highway
work and dig out the drain way and has an estimated City cost of $3.4M. If this work
isn’t coordinated with the highway project the cost could triple with the need to haul
dirt from the area later.
Minton wants to make sure the public is kept abreast of this project, as there is some
negativity about the US Highway 30 realignment. Brown responded that NDOR
conducted 1 on 1 meetings with those affected and they went well.
• Brown mentioned the bid letting for US Highway 281 work has been delayed to April
2017, with more information to come as it becomes available.
Next Meeting Date
The next meeting of the Policy Board will be on May 23, 2017 at 4:00 pm at City Hall.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Jensen adjourned the meeting at 4:30 pm.
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Regular Session
Item E1
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2016-2020
Transportation Improvement Program Amendment No. 3
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. GIAMPO amends the TIP to accommodate changes to projects in the TIP. The proposed
Amendment No. 3 to the 2016-2020 TIP makes changes to the following project:
• Project or State ID: 42773, Sponsor: NDOR – Added federal funding source (Earmark) and updated
budget to reflect latest estimates
• Project or State ID: 2016-001, Sponsor: Grand Island – Revised project description to include City
Transit Program Manager and training expenses of this position. Updated budget to include City Transit
Program Manager and to reflect latest federal and local estimates in YOE 2017 and YOE 2018 for
operating, preventative maintenance, and vehicle-related equipment activities. The YOE 2016, YOE
2017, and YOE 2018 estimates have been changed from state fiscal year to federal fiscal year.
On April 10, 2017, the GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee approved the recommendation of Final
Draft TIP Amendment No. 3. The amendment was made available for public comment for a fifteen day
period from April 12, 2017 to April 27, 2017.
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Monday, April 03, 2017 Page 1 of 3 Grand Island Metropolitan Region TIP – Amendment No. 3
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Transportation Improvement Program
Fiscal Years 2016 - 2020
Amendment No. 3
Project or State ID: 42773 Sponsor: NDOR District: 4 Highway: I-80
Project No.: ITS-NH-80-7(162) A/Q: Status: Exempt Length (SLM): 0.0
Project Name: Grand Island - Waco
Project Description / Primary Work Type Deploy automated gate systems and CCTV Cameras
Category / Termini: Several I-80 interchanges in District 4
Amendment Description: Added federal funding source (Earmark) and updated budget to reflect latest estimates.
Phase
Year of
Expenditure Fund Type
Fund or Obligation
Description
TIP
Estimate by Phase
Amount ($1,000)
PE 2016 State NDOR $39
Const./CE 2017 EM Earmark $355
Const./CE 2017 NHPP
National Highway
Performance
Program $949
Const./CE 2017 State NDOR $194
Federal Total: $1,304 Non-Federal Total: $233 Total: $1,537
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Monday, April 03, 2017 Page 2 of 3 Grand Island Metropolitan Region TIP – Amendment No. 3
Project or State ID: 2016-001 Sponsor: Grand Island District: 4 Highway: N/A
Project No.: N/A A/Q: Status: Exempt Length (SLM): N/A
Project Name: Operations – Urban Transit Operating Assistance
Project Description / Primary Work Type Operating assistance for transit services in the Grand Island Urbanized Area include the following:
Category / Termini: - operating, preventative maintenance, and vehicle-related equipment activities. The transit services are
contracted to a provider.
- City Transit Program Manager, which are cost associated with the administration and management of the
transit program and training expenses of this position.
Amendment Description: Revised project description to include City Transit Program Manager and training expenses of this position. Updated budget to
include City Transit Program Manager and to reflect latest federal and local estimates in YOE 2017 and YOE 2018 for operating, preventative
maintenance, and vehicle-related equipment activities. The YOE 2016, YOE 2017, and YOE 2018 estimates have been changed from state fiscal year to
federal fiscal year.
Phase Year of
Expenditure
Fund Type Fund or Obligation
Description
TIP Estimate
by Phase Amount
($1,000)
Operations 2016 Section 5307 FTA $83
Operations 2016 State NDOR $35
Operations 2016 Local Grand Island $35
Operations 2017 Section 5307 FTA $369
Operations 2017 State NDOR $105
Operations 2017 Local Grand Island $188
Operations 2018 Section 5307 FTA $434
Operations 2018 Local Grand Island $317
Operations 2019 Section 5307 FTA $355
Operations 2019 Local Grand Island $252
Federal Total: $1,241 Non-Federal Total: $932 Total: $2,173
Notes:
YOE 2016: FTA 5307 - $83 (Operating - $66, Preventative Maintenance - $15, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $2), State - $35 (Operating - $33, Preventative Maintenance -
$1, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $1), and Local- $35 (Operating - $33, Preventative Maintenance - $2, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $0)
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Monday, April 03, 2017 Page 3 of 3 Grand Island Metropolitan Region TIP – Amendment No. 3
YOE 2017: FTA 5307 - $369 (Operating - $266, Preventative Maintenance - $60, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $8, City Transit Program Manager - $24 (CAP) $10
(PLANNING), Training Expenses - $1), State - $105 (Operating - $99, Preventative Maintenance - $5, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $1), and Local- $188 (Operating - $167,
Preventative Maintenance - $9, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $2, City Transit Program Manager - $6 (CAP) $3 (PLANNING), Training Expenses - $1)
YOE 2018: FTA 5307 - $434 (Operating - $277, Preventative Maintenance - $62, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $9, City Transit Program Manager - $58 (CAP) $25
(PLANNING), Training Expenses - $3) and Local- $317 (Operating - $277, Preventative Maintenance - $15, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $2, City Transit Program
Manager - $14 (CAP) $6 (PLANNING), Training Expenses - $3)
YOE 2019: FTA 5307 - $355 (Operating - $214, Preventative Maintenance - $47, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $7, City Transit Program Manager - $58 (CAP) $25
(PLANNING), Training Expenses - $4) and Local- $252 (Operating - $214, Preventative Maintenance - $12, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $2, City Transit Program
Manager - $14 (CAP) $6 (PLANNING), Training Expenses - $4)
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TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Financial Plan Update
Approval of Amendment No. 3 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
Earmark $0 $355 $0 $0 $0 $355
Nebraska Department of Roads $1,886 $3,092 $2,715 $811 $20,727 $29,231
City of Grand Island $125 $3,250 $10 $0 $1,262 $4,647
$3,109 $20,796 $5,064 $8,111 $21,989 $59,069
Federal Transit Administration 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Total
Section 5307 $183 $369 $434 $355 $0 $1,341
Section 5311 $18 $19 $19 $0 $0 $56
Nebraska Department of Roads $41 $111 $6 $0 $0 $158
City of Grand Island $60 $188 $317 $252 $0 $817
Hall County $6 $6 $6 $0 $0 $18
$308 $693 $782 $607 $0 $2,390
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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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2017-4
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution Amending the FY 2016-2020 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
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, pursuant to 23 USC 134 and 49 USC 5303, adopted on April 26,
2016, a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for fiscal years 2016-2020; and
WHEREAS, the MPO has prepared an amendment to the MPO’s Fiscal Years 2016-2020 TIP that modifies the estimate for Project No. ITS-NH-80-7(162) and the scope
and estimate for Project ID 2016-001 as identified in Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the projects included in the amendment are consistent with currently
adopted Long Range Transportation Plan “Journey 2040”; and WHEREAS, the amendment has been made available for public comment for a fifteen (15) day period and has been reviewed and recommended for adoption by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the MPO, and now requires official approval from 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 amendment to the MPO’s Fiscal Years 2016-2020 TIP.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on May 23, 2017.
By: Attest:
______________________________
______________________________
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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Exhibit A
MODIFY THE ESTIMATE OF A PROJECT TO THE
GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATON IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FY 2016-2020
Original
State ID Sponsor Dis HWY Project No.Project Name
Project Description / Primary Work Type Category /
Termini A/Q Status
Length
(SLM)
Total Project
Est.Phase YOE Fund Type Fund Description
TIP
Estimate by Phase
Amount ($1,000)
PE 2016 State NDOR $39
Deploy automated gate systems and COTV
Cameras Const/CE 2017 NHPP
National Highway
Performance Program $949
42773 NDOR 4 I-80 ITS-NH-80-7(162)Grand Island - WACO Several I-80 interchages in District 4 Exempt 0 $1,094 Const/CE 2017 State NDOR $105
Revise
State ID Sponsor Dis HWY Project No.Project Name
Project Description / Primary Work Type Category /
Termini A/Q Status
Length
(SLM)
Total Project
Est.Phase YOE Fund Type Fund Description
TIP
Estimate by Phase
Amount ($1,000)
PE 2016 State NDOR $39
Const/CE 2017 EM Earmark $355
Deploy automated gate systems and CCTV Cameras Const/CE 2017 NHPP
National Highway
Performance Program $949
42773 NDOR 4 I-80 ITS-NH-80-7(162)Grand Island - WACO Several I-80 interchanges in District 4 Exempt 0 $1,537 Const/CE 2017 State NDOR $194
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MODIFY THE SCOPE AND ESTIMATE OF A PROJECT TO THE
GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TRANSPORTATON IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FY 2016-2020
Original
Project ID Sponsor Project Name
Project Description / Primary Work Type Category /
Termini A/Q Status
Length
(SLM)
Total Project
Est.Phase YOE Fund Type
Obligation
Description
TIP
Estimate by
Phase
Amount
($1,000)
Operations 2016 Section 5307 FTA $330
Operations 2016 State NDOR $140
Operating assistance including operating,Operations 2016 Local Grand Island $140
preventative maintenance, and vehicle-related Operations 2017 Section 5307 FTA $317
equipment activities for transit services in the Operations 2017 Local Grand Island $317
Operations - Urban Transit Grand Island Urbanized area.* The transit Operations 2018 Section 5307 FTA $330
2016-001 Grand Island Operating Assistance services are contracted to a provider.Exempt N/A $1,904 Operations 2018 Local Grand Island $330
Revised
Project ID Sponsor Project Name
Project Description / Primary Work Type Category /
Termini A/Q Status
Length
(SLM)
Total Project
Est.Phase YOE Fund Type
Obligation
Description
TIP
Estimate by
Phase
Amount
($1,000)
Operations 2016 Section 5307 FTA $83
Operations 2016 State NDOR $35
Operating assistance for transit services in the Grand Island Operations 2016 Local Grand Island $35
Urbanized Area include the following:*Operations 2017 Section 5307 FTA $369
- operating, preventative maintenance, and vehicle-Operations 2017 State NDOR $105
related equipment activities. The transit services are Operations 2017 Local Grand Island $188
contracted to a provider.Operations 2018 Section 5307 FTA $434
- City Transit Program Manager, which are cost associated Operations 2018 Local Grand Island $317
Operations - Urban Transit with the administration and management of the transit Operations 2019 Section 5307 FTA $355
2016-001 Grand Island Operating Assistance program and training expenses of this position.Exempt N/A $2,173 Operations 2019 Local Grand Island $252
Exhibit A
* Project ID 2016-001, YOE 2016: FTA 5307 - $330 (Operating - $263, Preventative Maintenance - $58, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $9), State - $140 (Operating - $132, Preventative Maintenance - $7, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $1), and Local-
$140 (Operating - $132, Preventative Maintenance - $7, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $1)
* Notes for Project ID 2016-001:
YOE 2016: FTA 5307 - $83 (Operating - $66, Preventative Maintenance - $15, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $2), State - $35 (Operating - $33, Preventative Maintenance - $1, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $1), and Local- $35 (Operating - $33,
Preventative Maintenance - $2, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $0)
YOE 2017: FTA 5307 - $369 (Operating - $266, Preventative Maintenance - $60, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $8, City Transit Program Manager - $24 (CAP) $10 (PLANNING), Training Expenses - $1), State - $105 (Operating - $99, Preventative
Maintenance - $5, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $1), and Local- $188 (Operating - $167, Preventative Maintenance - $9, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $2, City Transit Program Manager - $6 (CAP) $3 (PLANNING), Training Expenses - $1)
YOE 2018: FTA 5307 - $434 (Operating - $277, Preventative Maintenance - $62, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $9, City Transit Program Manager - $58 (CAP) $25 (PLANNING), Training Expenses - $3) and Local- $317 (Operating - $277, Preventative
Maintenance - $15, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $2, City Transit Program Manager - $14 (CAP) $6 (PLANNING), Training Expenses - $3)
YOE 2019: FTA 5307 - $355 (Operating - $214, Preventative Maintenance - $47, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $7, City Transit Program Manager - $58 (CAP) $25 (PLANNING), Training Expenses - $4) and Local- $252 (Operating - $214, Preventative
Maintenance - $12, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $2, City Transit Program Manager - $14 (CAP) $6 (PLANNING), Training Expenses - $4)
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Regular Session
Item E2
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft Long Range Transportation
Plan Amendment No. 2
In April 2016, the GIAMPO Policy Board approved 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. GIAMPO amends the LRTP to accommodate
changes to projects in the LRTP. The proposed Amendment No. 2 to the LRTP adds one (1) Nebraska
Department of Roads (NDOR) project, adjusts the anticipated project costs and/or funding sources for
two (2) NDOR projects, and adjusts the fiscal constraint of the plan to include additional anticipated
federal revenue. Amendment No.1 requires modifications (shown in red) in Chapter 7 – Financial Plan
and Chapter 9 – Recommended Plan of the LRTP.
On April 10, 2017, the GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee approved the recommendation of Final
Draft LRTP Amendment No. 2. The amendment was made available for public comment for a thirty day
period from April 12, 2017 to May 12, 2017.
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2017-5
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution Amending the Long Range Transportation Plan “Journey 2040” 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, a Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is required by the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) and was developed by the MPO for the Grand Island metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, the GIAMPO Long Range Transportation Plan “Journey 2040” was approved by the
MPO Policy Board on April 26, 2016. This plan provides a comprehensive plan to guide multimodal
transportation improvements in the Grand Island metropolitan area over a 25-year planning horizon;
and WHEREAS, the GIAMPO Transportation Improvement Programs (TIP) for FY 2016-2020 and FY
2018-2022 are the MPO’s five-year implementation programs and must be consistent with the Long
Range Transportation Plan; and WHEREAS, since the development of the GIAMPO Long Range Transportation Plan, the following
project changes have occurred:
• State ID 41704 – changing the project description and project length and significantly increasing the estimated costs
• State ID 42773 – adding a federal funding source and changing from one federal funding category to another
• State ID 42787 – adding a project with a federal funding source The above projects changes are shown in Table 9-5 (in red) in the attached document; and WHEREAS, the amendment has been made available for public comment for a thirty (30) day period and has been reviewed and recommended for adoption by the MPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and now requires official approval from the MPO Policy Board; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Policy Board of the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization approves and adopts the amendment to the MPO’s Long Range Transportation Plan, replacing Chapter 7 and Chapter 9 of the Plan with the attached document. Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on May 23, 2017.
By: Attest: ______________________________ ______________________________
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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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 $28,193 $109,366 $42,430 $179,989
2026-2040 TBD9 $169,495 $89,952 $259,447
Total $28,193 $278,861 $132,382 $439,436
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 $50,574 $50,574
2026-2040 TBD10 $113,236 $113,236
Total $0 $163,810 $163,810
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 $28,193 $109,366 $42,430 $179,989
2026-2040 TBD14 $169,495 $89,952 $259,447
Total $28,193 $278,861 $132,382 $439,436
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 Programs (TIP) 2016-2020 and 2018-2022.
Between 2016 and 20220, 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 $67 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 $28,193 $33,088 $5,925 $67,206
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 includedin these cost estimates. The funds for operations, maintenance, and reconstruction are shown in Table9-3. 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 $50,574 $50,574
2026-2040 TBD15 $113,236 $113,236
Total $0 $163,810 $163,810
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 / FY 2018-2022
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 $153
PE 2016 State Build Nebraska $2,057
ROW 2017 City Grand Island $47
4 lane divided roadway on new alignment
ROW 2017 State
Build
Nebraska $2,092
Const/CE 2020 City Grand Island $2,465
41704
US-281 West, Grand Island
US-30 from 1.4 mi west of Grand Island to 0.4 mi west of US-281, Begin Ramp - 308.64 Exempt 3.9 mi $29,681 Const/CE 2020 State Build Nebraska $22,867
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
Const/CE 2017 EM Earmark $355
Deploy automated gate systems and CCTV Cameras Const/CE 2017 NHPP
National
Highway Performance Program $949
42773 Grand Island - WACO Several I-80 interchanges in District 4 Exempt 0 $1,537 Const/CE 2017 State NDOR $194
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 RP - 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
2016 FTA Sec. 5307 $100
Transit Needs
Analysis
Feasibility Study to identify Transit
Needs Exempt $125 2016 Local Grand Island $25
PE 2019 State NDOR $1
Resurfacing Const/CE 2022 NHPP
National Highway Performance
Program $3,002
42787 Cairo - Grand Island
N-2 from Cairo southeast to US-281 in Grand Island, Begin RP - 343.73 Exempt 12.3 mi $3,754 Const/CE 2022 State NDOR $751
Total $67,331
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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 $50,574
Intersection
Improvements
Improvements at various
intersections Various Various Grand Island $3,500 $4,606 $45,968
B-3a Stuhr Road Widen to 3 lanes US-30 BNSF RR Grand Island $9,656 $12,707 $33,261
B-2a Old Potash Highway Widen to 5 lanes Claude Road Webb Road Grand Island $4,307 $5,668 $27,593
B-8 Husker Highway Widen to 3 lanes US-281 North Road Grand Island $4,947 $6,510 $21,083
B-7 Stolley Park Road Widen to 3 lanes Fair Ground
Entrance Stuhr Road Grand Island $2,183 $2,872 $18,211
B-1a Capital Avenue Widen to 5 lanes Broadwell
Avenue
BNSF RR/Oak
Street Grand Island $3,438 $4,524 $13,687
B-6 13th Street Widen to 3 lanes West of US-281 Independence
Avenue Grand Island $4,193 $5,517 $8,170
Total 2021-2025 $32,224 $42,404 $8,170
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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 $121,406*
B-4 North Road Widen to 3 lanes Highway 2 Old Potash
Highway Grand Island $11,081 $14,582 $106,824
Intersection
Improvements
Improvements at various
intersections Various Various Grand Island $3,764 $7,332 $99,492
2 Stuhr Bridges over
BNSF and UPRR Engineering Grand Island $2,048 $3,989 $95,503
B-3b Stuhr Road Widen to 3 lanes BNSF RR US-34 Grand Island $9,656 $18,809 $76,694
B-1b Capital Avenue Widen to 3 lanes BNSF RR/Oak
Street St Paul Road Grand Island $1,781 $3,470 $73,224
B-1c Capital Avenue Widen to 3 lanes Dairy Queen Engleman
Road Grand Island $5,700 $11,103 $62,121
B-2b Old Potash
Highway Widen to 3 lanes Engleman
Road Claude Road Grand Island $5,269 $10,264 $51,857
B-5 Swift Road New 2-lane road Talc Road Shady Bend
Road Grand Island $3,150 $6,136 $45,721
4 Broadwell over
UPRR and
Broadwell
Extension
Broadwell Avenue Widening
(5-lane)
Faidley
Avenue Third Street
Grand Island
$3,900 $7,597 $38,124
5 Broadwell UPRR bridge $13,000 $25,323 $12,801
6 Broadwell Extension (3-lane) Anna Street Adams Street $4,900 $9,545 $3,256
Total 2026-2040 $53,768 $104,735 $3,256
*Note: includes $8,170 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+ $3,256
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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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Regular Session
Item E3
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2018 Unified Planning
Work Program
GIAMPO is required to develop a Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) each year. This document
provides an outline of the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s planned work activities, and identifies
the funding for those activities for state fiscal year 2018.
On April 10, 2017, the GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee approved the recommendation of Final
Draft FY 2018 Unified Planning Work Program. The amendment was made available for public
comment for a fifteen day period from April 12, 2017 to April 27, 2017.
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
FY 2018 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.
DRAFT – May 2017
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Unified Planning Work Program for Fiscal Year 2018
Policy Board Members
Chair – Jeremy L. Jensen
Vice-Chair – Chuck Haase
MPO Director/Secretary – John Collins
Mayor: Jeremy 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: Noel Salac, 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: Noel Salac, 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
Santa Fe Railroad may be appointed to the committee by their respective companies; other rail system
operators may be added by the policy board as needed: 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
General Acronyms ......................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................5
What is the UPWP? ................................................................................................................................................5
What is GIAMPO? ...................................................................................................................................................5
Federal Requirements for Transportation Planning ...................................................................................................7
Planning Emphasis Areas ............................................................................................................................................7
FY 2017 GIAMPO Accomplishments ...........................................................................................................................8
MPO FY 2018 Work Elements.....................................................................................................................................8
Element A - Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) ............................................................................................8
Element B - Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) ......................................................................................9
Element C – Public Participation Plan (PPP) ...........................................................................................................9
Element D – Short Range Planning ...................................................................................................................... 10
Element E– Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) ........................................................................................... 11
Element F – Transit Planning ............................................................................................................................... 12
Element G – Administration/Systems Management ........................................................................................... 13
Budget Table ........................................................................................................................................................... 16
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General Acronyms
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
AICP American Institute of Certified Planners
AMPO Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations
APA American Planning Association
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DOT Department of Transportation
FAST Act Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
FTA Federal Transit Administration
FY Fiscal Year
GIAMPO Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
GIS Geographical Information System
HPMS Highway Performance Management System
LEP Limited English Proficiency
LRTP Long Range Transportation Plan
MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act
MPA Metropolitan Planning Area
MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization
NDOR Nebraska Department of Roads
ONE DOT Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration
PEA Planning Emphasis Areas
PPP Public Participation Plan
TAC Technical Advisory Committee
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TIP Transportation Improvement Program
TrAMS Transit Award Management System
UPWP Unified Planning Work Program
3-C Continuing, Cooperative, and Comprehensive
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Introduction
What is the UPWP?
The purpose of the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is to provide the citizens of the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) and all partnering governing bodies with an outline of the
Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) planned work activities for fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 to June 30,
2018). The UPWP is a budget document prepared annually, and it may be amended by the GIAMPO Policy Board
as priorities and activities change.
The UPWP provides guidance and serves as a management mechanism for scheduling, budgeting, and
evaluating the planning activities of GIAMPO. The UPWP defines the major administrative and technical work
elements for a specific planning year and identifies the major sources of funding for these projects. The primary
purpose of the UPWP is to ensure adherence to/compliance with provisions of 23 CFR 450. The UPWP guides
GIAMPO in completing the work elements that lead to the development and implementation of the Long Range
Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
The work elements defined in the UPWP are reviewed and approved by GIAMPO, ONE DOT (Federal Highway
Administration and Federal Transit Administration), and the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) who in turn
have designated the City of Grand Island as the contracting agent responsible for administering and performing
these elements approved within the program.
What is GIAMPO?
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) is the federally required Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO) to carry out the Continuing, Cooperative, and Comprehensive (3-C) transportation
planning process for the Grand Island metropolitan region. Responsibilities of GIAMPO include, but are not
limited to:
Providing the forum for local decision-making on transportation issues of a regional nature.
Encouraging and seeking public involvement throughout the planning and development of the area’s
transportation plans and programs.
Facilitating the development of all planning elements for the Metropolitan Planning Area
Submitting transportation planning documents to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal
Transit Administration (FTA), and NDOR.
GIAMPO is responsible for transportation planning activities within a geographic area identified as the
Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA). 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. The MPA is shown in Figure 1.
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Figure 1 – GIAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA)
GIAMPO’s structure is formed by two designed committees – Policy Board and Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC). GIAMPO staff provides support to these committees.
Policy Board
The Policy Board is the governing body of GIAMPO. It is comprised of mostly elected officials that establish the
overall policy direction for GIAMPO’s planning activities. The Policy Board has the final responsibility of these
activities, and it approves the MPO work products such as the UPWP, LRTP, and TIP.
Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is a staff-level committee, which advises the Policy Board on technical
matters related to MPO work products, transportation policies, and other technical studies and plans considered
by GIAMPO. The TAC can establish subcommittees to provide technical and recommendations to them on
transportation-related projects or issues. In 2016, a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory subcommittee was
established for the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
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
MPO Program Manager supported by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and the Public Works staff in
conjunction with the Director of the Hall County Regional Planning Department, and various administrative staff.
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MPO FY 2018 Staff Time Estimates
Staff (equivalent staff time) Estimated Staff Months Est. Hours
Professional Staff (MPO Program Manager) - Direct 11.0 1,904
Administrative Staff (Administrative Assistance) - Direct 0.1 25
Federal Requirements for Transportation Planning
The Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act", became law on December 4, 2015, and continues
the Metropolitan Planning program. This program continues the federal requirement of the metropolitan
transportation planning process to be continuous, cooperative, and comprehensive. The FAST Act includes ten
(10) factors required for consideration in the planning process. The UPWP includes work activities to be
accomplished over fiscal year 2018 which will address these factors. The ten (10) factors are the following:
1. Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global competitiveness,
productivity, and efficiency;
2. Increase the safety of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;
3. Increase the security of the transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;
4. Increase the accessibility and mobility options available to people and for freight;
5. Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, improve the quality of life, and
promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth and
economic development patterns;
6. Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between modes, for
people and freight;
7. Promote efficient system management and operation;
8. Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system;
9. Improve the resiliency and reliability of the transportation system and reduce or mitigate stormwater
impacts of surface transportation; and
10. Enhance travel and tourism.
Planning Emphasis Areas
The FHWA and FTA have jointly issued Planning Emphasis Areas (PEAs) for federal fiscal year 2016 that are
planning areas the MPOs and State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are to address as they develop their
planning work programs. Listed here are the three strategic objectives for surface transportation that highlight
current transportation planning regulations.
Transition to Performance Based Planning and Programming – This is the implementation of a performance
management approach to transportation planning and programming.
Promote Cooperation and Coordination across Transit Agency, MPO, and State Jurisdictions – This is to be a
coordinated approach with State DOTs, MPOs, and providers of public planning to improve the effectiveness
of transportation decision-making that better supports common goals.
Access to Essential Services (Ladders of Opportunity) – The transportation planning process is used to
develop and implement analytical methods that identify gaps in the connectivity of the transportation
system and develop infrastructure and operational solutions that provide adequate access to essential
services.
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FY 2017 GIAMPO Accomplishments
The items listed below are the major activities completed during the previous fiscal year:
Approved amendments to the Long Range Transportation Plan, FY 2016-2020 Transportation
Improvement Program, FY 2017 UPWP, and Public Participation Plan
Adopted the FY 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program for the GIAMPO Metropolitan
Planning Area
Adopted the GIAMPO Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation Plan
Acquired approval on the FTA 5307 grant application for transit operations in the Grand Island
Urbanized Area for the period between July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017
Began the Regional Transit Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study
Started the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
MPO FY 2018 Work Elements
The following pages detail the work elements that GIAMPO will undertake in FY 2018. These elements are
divided into Unified Planning Work Program, Transportation Improvement Program, Public Participation Plan,
Short Range Planning Activities, Long Range Transportation Plan, Transit Planning, and Administration/System
Management.
Element A - Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Purpose: Develop and maintain the annual UPWP and budget
Previous Work:
• Approved FY 2017 UPWP, including Amendment No. 1 and one Administrative Modification
Activities:
• Evaluate the status of work elements in the FY 2018 UPWP
• Maintain the FY 2018 UPWP and budget through Amendments and Administrative Modifications, as
necessary
• Maintain the annual FHWA PL and Section 5305 grant contracts and any subsequent amendments
• Coordinate with planning partners regarding UPWP activities
• Prepare a “DRAFT” FY 2019 UPWP and submit it to NDOR by April 16, 2018
• Finalize and adopt the FY 2019 UPWP and budget by July 1, 2018
End Products:
o Amendments and Administration Modifications to the FY 2018 UPWP as needed
o Annual “DRAFT” FY 2019 UPWP
o Annual “FINAL” FY 2019 UPWP
Budget - 150 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
FY 2018 UPWP and Budget Amendments/Admin Modifications $ 1,758.30 Ongoing
“DRAFT” FY 2019 UPWP $ 6,154.05 3rd/4th Quarters
“FINAL” FY 2019 UPWP $ 879.15 4th Quarter
Other Direct $ 500.00
Total Budget $ 9,291.50
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Element B - Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Purpose:
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.
Previous Work:
• Adopted the FY 2016-2020 TIP, including Amendment No. 1, Amendment No. 2, and one Administration
Modification
Activities:
• Meet with stakeholders, decision-makers, and citizens concerning the TIP process and the TIP Program,
when needed. This includes the development and 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.
• Evaluate the status of projects in the FY 2018-2022 TIP
• Maintain the FY 2018-2022 TIP through Amendments and Administrative Modifications, as necessary
• Prepare the FY 2019-2023 TIP, which includes the self-certification of the MPO Planning Process
• 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 Amendments and Administrative Modifications to the FY 2018-2022 TIP as needed
o Final “Draft” FY 2019-2023 TIP adopted by May 23, 2018
o Final “Draft” FY 2019-2023 TIP submitted to NDOR by June 15, 2017
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
FY 2018-2022 TIP Amendments/Admin Modifications $ 1,494.56 Ongoing
Grand Island’s 1 and 6 Year Road Plan $ 996.37 2nd Quarter
TIP Policy/Selection Process $ 996.37 3rd/4th Quarters
Approved FY 2019-2023 TIP $ 4,981.85 4th Quarter
Federal/State Funds Expended Prior Year Publication $ 1,494.55 3rd Quarter
Other Direct $ 500.00
Total Budget $ 10,463.70
Element C – Public Participation Plan (PPP)
Purpose:
Conduct public involvement activities in accordance with the Public Participation Plan (PPP) to effectively and
continuously engage public input for the transportation planning process.
Previous Work:
• Continued making updates and enhancements to the GIAMPO website
• Published notices for meetings and public comment periods of MPO work products
• Conducted public comment periods for MPO work products
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• Approved PPP No. 1
• Adopted the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan
• Adopted the Title VI Implementation Plan
Activities:
• 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, as requested.
• 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
• Amend and revise the PPP as needed
• Maintain the Title VI Implementation Plan
• Attend public information meetings for transportation improvement projects and/or studies (as needed)
• Conduct public comment periods for MPO work products
• Publish notices for meetings and public comment periods of MPO work products
• Initiate the development of the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan
End Product
o Continue to update GIAMPO website
o Continue to update social media sites
o Amendments to the PPP as needed
o LEP Plan
Budget - 200 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Title VI Mitigation/Assessment $ 4,102.70 Ongoing
PPP Review $ 2,344.40 Ongoing
Website Development/Maintenance $ 2,930.50 Ongoing
MPO Education $ 2,344.40 Ongoing
Other Direct $ 2,500.00
Total Budget $ 14,222.00
Element D – Short Range Planning
Purpose:
Carry out ongoing short range planning activities like mapping, data collection and maintenance, highway
functional classification, and performance measures.
Previous Work:
• Updated Highway Functional Classification System
• Data interpretation
• Compiled data for GIAMPO planning area
• Attended the MAP-21 Transportation Performance Management Overview
• Attended the FHWA’s Safety Target Setting Coordination Training Workshop
• Prepared maps for FY 2018 UPWP and FY 2018-2022 TIP
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Activities:
• Coordinate with NDOR and other agencies in obtaining data for the GIAMPO planning area
• Review and update the Highway Function Classification System in coordination with NDOR as needed
• Assist NDOR in Highway Performance Management System (HPMS) data collection (i.e. traffic data
collection)
• Provide technical assistance to local and state jurisdictions for their transportation projects as needed
• Perform the following activities relating to performance measures:
Develop performance measures and targets in coordination with FHWA, FTA, and NDOR
Conduct data collection and analysis related to transportation performance measures
• Work with City of Grand Island’s GIS Coordinator to develop and/or update datasets for the City’s
Geographical Information System (GIS) including roads, sidewalks, bicycle routes, trails, traffic counts,
crashes, etc.
• Work with City of Grand Island’s GIS Coordinator to prepare maps for analysis, presentation, and work
products
End Products
o Updated Highway Function Classification System
o Purchase of traffic counting equipment and supplies
Budget - 120 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Performance Measures $ 2,109.96 Ongoing
Data Collection $ 1,758.30 Ongoing
GIS Database $ 1,758.30 Ongoing
Mapping $ 1,406.64 Ongoing
Other Direct $ 500.00
Total Budget $ 7,533.20
Element E– Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
Purpose:
Implement and maintain the LRTP with regards to the intent and requirements of the FAST Act and guidance by
the FHWA, FTA, and NDOR. This work element will support transportation activities recommended by the LRTP
that lead to the development of an integrated multimodal transportation system to facilitate the safe and
efficient movement of people and goods.
Previous Work:
• Reviewed TIP projects to ensure that TIP was consistent with the LRTP
• Approved LRTP Amendment No. 1
• Migrated the regional travel demand model to the MPO
• Completed the following activities for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan – developed and solicited
a Request for Proposal, selected a consultant, and started the project
Activities:
• Through the development of the LRTP, the need was identified to conduct a bicycle and pedestrian
study for the Grand Island urbanized area. During FY 2018, GIAMPO will complete a Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan, which includes working with the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee.
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• Coordinate with NDOR’s Goods and Freight Movement Planning activities such as serving on the State
Freight Advisory Committee. This activity supports the GIAMPO LRTP goal to improve vehicle mobility
and connectivity, which supports economic vitality of the Grand Island area.
• Maintain and refine the regional travel demand model as new data is available
• Amend and/or revise the LRTP as necessary
• Coordinate FAST Act performance measures with FHWA, FTA, and NDOR and continue working on the
performance monitoring and reporting required by the FAST Act for inclusion with the next LRTP
Update.
End Products:
o LRTP Amendments and/or Revisions
o Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
o Travel Demand Model Maintenance
Budget - 324 MPO Program Manager Hours Costs Schedule
Master Bike/Ped Plan – Support Consultant $ 5,696.89 1st/2nd Quarters
Master Bike/Ped Plan – Professional Services $ 80,000.00 1st/2nd Quarters
NDOR Freight Planning $ 3,797.93 1st/2nd Quarters
Travel Demand Model Maintenance $ 1,898.96 Ongoing
Amendment and/or Revisions to the LRTP $ 7,595.86 Ongoing
Other Direct $ 500.00
Total Budget $ 99,489.64
Element F – Transit Planning
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 Public Transportation to
continue to operate services using unexpended FTA 5311(Rural) funds during a transitional period. In July 2016,
the City approved an interlocal agreement where the City will provide public transit services within the City of
Grand Island and Hall County through contract services with Hall Public County Transportation (dba Senior
Citizens Industries, Inc.) up to a three year period. During FY 2017, GIAMPO began a Regional Transit Needs and
Feasibility Study. This study will recommend preferred transit alternatives for the Grand Island urbanized area
and rural areas in Hall County.
This work element will conduct and coordinate the planning activities of the City Transit Program to meet
applicable federal, state, and municipal requirements.
Previous Work:
• Completed the following activities for the Regional Transit Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study –
developed and solicited a Request for Qualifications, selected a consultant, and started the project
• Prepared FTA grant applications for the following activities:
Transit operations in the Grand Island Urbanized area from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017
Transit operations in the Grand Island Urbanized area from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018
Transit Program Manager position
• Developed a DBE Program and Goal document for the City of Grand Island
• Provided coordination and support with region’s transit services provider
• Completed quarterly TrAMS reports to FTA
• Completed the Local Government Transit Survey for the Statewide Mobility Management project
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• Attended FTA and/or NDOR related meetings such as the Mobility Management Coordinating meeting
• Adopted transit performance measures and targets for asset management
Activity:
• Perform a Regional Transit Needs and Feasibility Study. This study will identify transit needs and
“Ladders of Opportunity”, and how best to address those needs within the MPO study area. At the
conclusion of this study, preferred transit alternatives will be recommended for a five year period.
• Provide administration of planning grants for local transit, including grant preparation and financial and
grant management
• Prepare transit elements for the FY 2019 UPWP and FY 2019-2023 TIP
• Complete and submit quarterly TrAMS reports to FTA
• Provide coordination and support with region’s transit services provider
• Attend relevant trainings, workshops, conferences, webinars, and other educational opportunities that
include; but not limited to:
National Transit Institute
FTA
• Participate in the transit triennial review
End Product:
o Development of a Transition Plan and recommendations with timelines, expected funding and
procurement policies
o Submittal and management of grants
Budget – 480 MPO Program Manger Hours Costs Schedule
Transit Needs Analysis – Support Consultant $ 11,253.12 1st/2nd Quarters
Transit Needs Analysis – Professional Services $125,000.00 1st/2nd Quarters
Grant Administration $ 5,626.56 Ongoing
Transit Elements of UPWP and TIP $ 2,813.28 Ongoing
Transit Services Provider Coordination and Support $ 8,439.84 Ongoing
Other Direct (Training, Travel, Misc.) $ 1,500.00 Ongoing
Total Budget $154,632.80
Element G – Administration/Systems Management
Purpose:
Carry out the administrative duties of the MPO. Activities include organizing meetings, producing agenda,
minutes, committee support, coordination of agencies, and the general administration of the MPO. In addition,
attend various meetings, conferences, workshops and training.
Previous Work:
• Held Policy Board and TAC meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and supporting documents
• Attended MPO Annual Coordination meeting and MPO Quarterly Coordination meetings
• Set meeting schedules for the Policy Board and TAC for calendar year 2017
• Held monthly GIAMPO staff meetings, including preparing agendas and supporting documents
• Attended Complete Streets Action Team meetings
• Attended Grand Island Walkability Leadership meetings
• Attended NDOR Freight Advisory Committee meetings
• Attended FHWA-NHI training courses including MAP-21 Transportation Performance Management
Overview (including FAST Act Updates) and Freight & Transportation Logistics
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• Hired the new MPO Program Manager on July 18, 2016
• Established reporting and invoicing practices for the transportation planning program
• Prepared quarterly progress reports and associated reimbursement requests to NDOR
• Provided for office equipment for the MPO staff
Activities:
• Support the Policy Board, TAC, and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (MPO subcommittee)
with meeting packet development, distribution, and other meeting support and administrative duties
• 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
• Attend relevant trainings, workshops, conferences, webinars, and other educational opportunities that
include; but not limited to:
National Highway Institute
FHWA
American Planning Association (APA)
Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO)
Nebraska Chapter of APA annual conference and other workshops
• Prepare for and/or attend relevant transportation-related meetings that include; but not limited to:
GIAMPO staff meetings
MPO Annual Coordination meeting and MPO Quarterly Coordination meetings
NDOR-related meetings
Complete Streets Action Team meetings
Grand Island Walkability Leadership meetings
• Prepare for and/or attend employee-related activities such as performance evaluation, work benefits,
etc.
• Purchase TransCAD technical support and software maintenance for a period of one year
End Product:
o Meeting agendas, minutes, and support documents for Policy Board, TAC, and Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee
o Quarterly reimbursement requests and progress reports
o General Administration of the established 3-C Transportation Planning Process for GIAMPO. This
includes attending educational opportunities, transportation-related meetings, and employee-related
activities.
Budget - 485 MPO Program Manager/Admin Staff Hours Costs Schedule
Direct
Prepare Meetings for Policy Board, TAC, and
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee $ 5,571.22 Ongoing
Meeting Minutes and Other Documentation $ 4,178.41 Ongoing
Manage Funding Streams and Budget $ 6,964.03 Ongoing
General Administration of GIAMPO $ 11,142.44 Ongoing
$ 27,856.10
Other Direct
Office Supplies, Phone, Advertisement, Misc. $ 2,500.00
Software Maintenance/Support TransCAD $ 1,200.00
Individual and Organizational Membership Fees
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with APA, AICP, and AMPO $ 800.00
Training/Conferences/Meetings – registration fees,
travel, lodging, meals, etc.) $ 1,772.61
$ 6,272.61
Total Budget $ 34,128.71
Total UPWP Budget
It is anticipated that the cost of implementing this UPWP for GIAMPO will be $329,761.55, during FY 2018.
Based on the formula funding for MPOs in Nebraska, in FY 2018 GIAMPO is eligible for up to $143,303.00
Federal Highway Planning funds and $27,875.00 Federal Transit Section 5305 funds for staffing and other
expenses. An additional $100,000.00 Federal Transit Section 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 $338,972.50.
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NE Federal Grand Island Total
80%20%100%
UPWP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 150 5,320.50 4,256.40 1,064.10 5,320.50
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 3,471.00 2,776.80 694.20 3,471.00
Other Direct 500.00 400.00 100.00 500.00
Total Unified Planning Work Program $9,291.50 $7,433.20 $1,858.30 $9,291.50
TIP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 170 6,029.90 4,823.92 1,205.98 6,029.90
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 3,933.80 3,147.04 786.76 3,933.80
Other Direct 500.00 400.00 100.00 500.00
Total Transportation Improvement Program $10,463.70 $8,370.96 $2,092.74 $10,463.70
PPP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 200 7,094.00 5,675.20 1,418.80 7,094.00
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 4,628.00 3,702.40 925.60 4,628.00
Other Direct 2,500.00 2,000.00 500.00 2,500.00
Total Public Participation Plan $14,222.00 $11,377.60 $2,844.40 $14,222.00
Short Range Planning
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 120 4,256.40 3,405.12 851.28 4,256.40
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 2,776.80 2,221.44 555.36 2,776.80
Other Direct 500.00 400.00 100.00 500.00
Total Short Range Studies $7,533.20 $6,026.56 $1,506.64 $7,533.20
LRTP
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 324 11,492.28 9,193.82 2,298.46 11,492.28
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 7,497.36 5,997.89 1,499.47 7,497.36
Bike/Ped Master Plan - Outside Consultant Service 80,000.00 64,000.00 16,000.00 80,000.00
Other Direct 500.00 400.00 100.00 500.00
Total Long Range Transportation Plan $99,489.64 $79,591.71 $19,897.93 $99,489.64
Transit Planning
Direct Labor - MPO Program Manager 480 17,025.60 13,620.48 3,405.12 17,025.60
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 11,107.20 8,885.76 2,221.44 11,107.20
Transit Needs Analysis - Outside Consultant Service 5307 125,000.00 100,000.00 25,000.00 125,000.00
Other Direct 1,500.00 1,200.00 300.00 1,500.00
Total Transit Planning $154,632.80 $123,706.24 $30,926.56 $154,632.80
Administration/System Management
Direct Labor - MPO Program 460 16,316.20 13,052.96 3,263.24 16,316.20
Fringe/Indirect - MPO Program Manager 10,644.40 8,515.52 2,128.88 10,644.40
Direct Labor - Administrative Assistance 25 709.75 567.80 141.95 709.75
Fringe/Indirect - Administrative Assistance 185.75 148.60 37.15 185.75
Other Direct Office Supplies, Phone, Misc.2,500.00 2,000.00 500.00 2,500.00
Software Maintenance/Support TransCAD 1,200.00 960.00 240.00 1,200.00
Individual and Organizational Membership Fees 800.00 640.00 160.00 800.00
Training/Conferences/Meetings 1,772.61 1,418.09 354.52 1,772.61
Total Administration/System Management $34,128.71 $27,302.97 $6,825.74 $34,128.71
FHWA 2018 Direct Labor FHWA 1449 51,219.03 40,975.22 10,243.81 51,219.03
Fringe/Indirect FHWA 33,137.11 26,509.69 6,627.42 33,137.11
Other Direct (includes Bike/Ped Master Plan - Consultant)90,772.61 72,618.09 18,154.52 90,772.61
FHWA FY 2018 Grand Total FHWA PL UPWP $175,128.75 $140,103.00 $35,025.75 $175,128.75
Category Total
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
DISTRIBUTION OF COSTS BY WORK ELEMENT
FY 2018 UPWP
FY 2018 FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) PL - PROGRAM COSTS
July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Project Number - TBD, Control Number - TBD, Agreement No. - TBD
Cost Category Est. Work
Hours
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FTA 2018 Direct Labor FTA 480 17,025.60 13,620.48 3,405.12 17,025.60
Fringe/Indirect FTA 11,107.20 8,885.76 2,221.44 11,107.20
Other Direct (includes Transit Needs Study - Consultant)126,500.00 101,200.00 25,300.00 126,500.00
FTA FY 2018 Grand Total FTA Section 5305 $154,632.80 $123,706.24 $30,926.56 $154,632.80
NOTES:
Total Highway Planning Federal Highway Planning - FHWA $175,128.75 $140,103.00 $35,025.75 $175,128.75
Total Transit Federal Transit Administration $154,632.80 $123,706.24 $30,926.56 $154,632.80
Total FY 2018 UPWP $329,761.55 $263,809.24 $65,952.31 $329,761.55
FHWA Available Revenue $179,128.75 $143,303.00 $35,825.75 $179,128.75
FTA Available Revenue $34,843.75 $27,875.00 $6,968.75 $34,843.75
FTA Carry Over 5307 $125,000.00 $100,000.00 $25,000.00 $125,000.00
Remaining FHWA Funds $4,000.00 $3,200.00 $800.00 $4,000.00
Remaining FTA Funds $5,210.95 $4,168.76 $1,042.19 $5,210.95
Total Program Funds Remaining $9,210.95 $7,368.76 $1,842.19 $9,210.95
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2017-6
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution Approving FY 2018 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 2018, covering the period of July 1, 2017 to June
30, 2018 has been prepared, submitted to the Nebraska Department of Roads, made available for public comment for a fifteen (15) 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 2018.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson 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 regularly scheduled meeting held on May 23, 2017.
By: Attest:
______________________________
______________________________ Jeremy Jensen, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Regular Session
Item E4
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft FY 2018-2022
Transportation Improvement Program
GIAMPO is required to develop a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) each year. The 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 (2018-2022).
On April 10, 2017, the GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee approved the recommendation of Final
Draft LRTP FY 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program. The amendment was made available
for public comment for a thirty day period from April 12, 2017 to May 12, 2017.
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Transportation Improvement Program Fiscal
Years 2018 – 2022
Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Disclaimer The preparation of this report has been financed in part through funds from the Federal Highway
Administration and Federal Transit Administration, U. S. Department of Transportation, under the Metropolitan Planning Program, Section 104(f) of Title 23, U.S. Code. The contents of this report do not
necessarily reflect the official views or policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Draft – May 2017
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Table of Contents
Acronyms ......................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 2
Purpose of the TIP ............................................................................................................. 3
Federal Requirements for Transportation Improvement Programs............................................ 3
Time Period .................................................................................................................. 3
Public Comments ........................................................................................................... 3
Specific Project Information ............................................................................................ 3
Consistency with the Long Range Transportation Plan ....................................................... 3
Financial Constraint ....................................................................................................... 3
Prioritization Process ...................................................................................................... 4
Status of Projects from the previous TIP ........................................................................... 4
Transportation Control Measures and Air Quality .............................................................. 4
The Metropolitan Planning Organization Structure ................................................................ 4
Current Membership of the Policy Board .............................................................................. 4
Current Membership of the Technical Advisory Committee .................................................... 5
Geographic Area the TIP Covers ......................................................................................... 5
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) ......................................................................... 5
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) ........................................................ 6
Conformance with Long Range Transportation Plan .............................................................. 6
Types of Projects included in the TIP ................................................................................... 6
Project Selection ............................................................................................................... 7
Maintenance and Operation of Current Transportation Systems............................................... 7
Public Transportation Project Prioritization Process ............................................................... 7
Financial Plan Statement .................................................................................................... 8
Public Involvement Process ................................................................................................ 8
Annual Listing of Projects .................................................................................................. 8
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) ................................................................... 9
Revising an Approved TIP/STIP ......................................................................................... 9
Amendments ................................................................................................................. 9
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Administrative Modifications .......................................................................................... 9
Appendix A – Highway Projects ....................................................................................... 12
Appendix B – Transit Projects ........................................................................................... 19
Appendix C – Self-Certification of the MPO Transportation Planning Process ........................ 23
Appendix D – Comments ................................................................................................. 26
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Acronyms
EA Earmark
GIAMPO Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization HSIP Highway Safety Improvement Program
FAST Act Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
FTA Federal Transit Administration
MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization
NDOR Nebraska Department of Roads
NHPP National Highway Performance Program
STIP Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
TIP Transportation Improvement Program
YOE Year of Expenditure
3-C Continuing, Cooperative, and Comprehensive
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Introduction
The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) Metropolitan Planning Area is a staged, five-year schedule of
transportation improvements using (or expected to use) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding, state funds, and other projects that have significant system impacts. The TIP is developed cooperatively by the GIAMPO Technical
Advisory Committee and agencies within the GIAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area including City of Grand Island Public Works Department, Hall County Public Works Department, Village of Alda, Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR), and others agencies as transportation related
projects are developed. The GIAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area is illustrated in Figure 1.
Figure 1 – GIAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area
Federal regulations require that each urbanized area, as a condition to receive federal capital or
operating assistance, has a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) transportation planning process. The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is the organization designated
to carry out the 3-C process which results in plans and programs that are consistent with the
comprehensively planned development of the urbanized area. The TIP, along with the Long Range Transportation Plan, is a key element of this process. The most recent transportation act,
the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) signed into law on December 4,
2015, authorizes surface transportation programs and continues the basic planning requirements. In order to remain eligible for federal transportation funding, the planning process must
demonstrate that the GIAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area is in compliance with all federal
requirements for metropolitan transportation planning.
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Purpose of the TIP
The primary purpose of this document is to provide information to FHWA, FTA, NDOR, transportation agencies, and citizens regarding the TIP development process which:
• Depicts the GIAMPO priorities for the expenditure of federal funds for all transportation
funding categories by federal fiscal year including highway, public transportation,
bicycle, pedestrian, and transportation enhancement projects;
• Provides assurance to the FHWA that the project selection process has been carried out in
accordance with federal requirements, Section 134 of Title 23, U.S. Code, as amended; and
• Demonstrates that the TIP is financially feasible. The Project Prioritization and Selection Process is the means by which projects move from the current Long Range
Transportation Plan into the TIP for implementation.
Federal Requirements for Transportation Improvement Programs
The planning and programming regulations include specific requirements for development and content of TIPs which are summarized below and addressed within this document.
Time Period The TIP is to cover at least a four-year period and be updated at least every four years. The
financial and project tables included in this document cover FY 2018–2022. NDOR and the MPOs have established an annual update cycle for the TIP. The GIAMPO on an annual basis must submit an approved TIP to NDOR prior to June 15.
Public Comments The TIP process is to provide opportunity for public review and comment on the TIP. The
GIAMPO transportation planning process allows for public involvement at various points within the transportation plan and program development. The GIAMPO Public Participation Plan was
adopted on November 24, 2015.
Specific Project Information The TIP is to list capital and non-capital surface transportation projects to use a variety of federal funds or regionally significant projects requiring FHWA or FTA action. For each project or project phase the TIP shall include sufficient descriptive material including type of work, termini,
length, total cost, amount of federal funds, and responsible agency. Line items may be used for
projects that are not considered to be of appropriate scale for individual identification. A complete detailed project listing is organized by planning agency, funding sources or project type
for each project. Consistency with the Long Range Transportation Plan
Each project or project phase in the TIP is to be consistent with the Long Range Transportation Plan, its goals, and performance measures. For each project included in the detailed project
listing, a Long Range Transportation Plan conformity reference is provided.
Financial Constraint The TIP is to include a financial plan including system level estimates of costs and revenue
sources that are reasonably expected to be available to adequately operate and maintain federal-aid highways and public transportation.
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Prioritization Process The TIP should identify the criteria and process for prioritizing projects from the Long Range
Transportation Plan for inclusion in the TIP. The Project Prioritization and Selection Process annually reviews projects for the purpose of coordinating priorities and programming projects.
Status of Projects from the previous TIP The TIP should list major projects from the previous TIP that were implemented or delayed. Each
section lists projects under construction, completed, delayed, or moved out of the current programming period.
Transportation Control Measures and Air Quality The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Area is in conformance for air quality and the state does not require a State Implementation Plan for meeting Clean Air Act requirements.
The Metropolitan Planning Organization Structure
The governor designates the MPOs for urban areas in the state to be responsible for carrying out the urban transportation planning process through the development of a Long Range
Transportation Plan and TIP. The GIAMPO is the designated MPO for the Metropolitan Area
which includes the City of Grand Island, Village of Alda, and portions of Hall and Merrick Counties. The MPO is composed of elected and appointed officials representing local, state, and
federal governments and agencies having interest or responsibility in land use planning, the quality and the location of transportation facilities, transportation safety issues on all roads, and better planning and designs.
The Mayor of the City of Grand Island Area is the “Chair” of the GIAMPO Policy Board. Under the Mayor, the MPO functions through a committee structure consisting of the GIAMPO Policy
Board, GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee, subcommittees which may be created to assist the TAC on various local transportation issues, and MPO administrative staff to establish and approve the Long Range Transportation Plan, TIP, and other work of the MPO. The GIAMPO
Policy Board is composed of elected and appointed officials representing local, state, and federal governments or agencies having interest or responsibility in the comprehensive transportation
planning process. Below is the current membership of the GIAMPO Policy Board and Technical
Advisory Committee.
Current Membership of the Policy Board
Mayor, Jeremy L. Jensen City of Grand Island
Councilman, Vaughn Minton City of Grand Island Councilman, Chuck Haase City of Grand Island Councilwoman, Julie Hehnke City of Grand Island
Councilman, Mike Paulick City of Grand Island Superintendent, Scott Arnold Hall County Board Superintendent, Gary Quandt Hall County Board
Pat O'Neill, Chairman Hall County Planning Commission Kyle Schneweis, Director Nebraska Department of Roads
Mokhtee Ahmad, Administrator FTA Region VII (Ex-Facto)
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Current Membership of the Technical Advisory Committee
Voting Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator City of Grand Island
Chad Nabity, Director Hall County Regional Planning Dept.
John Collins, Public Works Director City of Grand Island Terry Brown, Director of Engineering Services City of Grand Island
Brad Zumwalt, Highway Planning Manager Nebraska Department of Roads Wes Wahlgren, District 4 Engineer Nebraska Department of Roads Casey Sherlock, Public Works Director Hall County
Mike Meyer, Highway Supervisor Hall County Romana Schafer, Clerk/Treasurer Village of Alda Non-Voting
Justin Luther, Trans. Planner, Realty, Civil Rights Federal Highway Administration Logan Daniels, Program Manager Federal Transit Administration - VII Larry Legg, Local Projects Engineer Nebraska Department of Roads
Noel Salac, Planning & Section Head Nebraska Department of Roads Mike Olson, Executive Director Central Nebraska Regional Airport
Kelli O’Brien Union Pacific Railroad
Kyle Nogaard Union Pacific Railroad Mike Williams Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Cindy Johnson Grand Island Chamber of Commerce
Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Shannon Callahan, Street Superintendent City of Grand Island
Renae Griffiths, Finance Director City of Grand Island
Geographic Area the TIP Covers
The Metropolitan Planning Area is the geographic area in which the metropolitan transportation
planning process must be carried out. The boundaries of the Metropolitan Planning Area are determined by agreement between the Governor and the MPO. The GIAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area encompasses the City of Grand Island, Village of Alda, and portions of Hall and
Merrick Counties.
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
The TIP is a programming document that identifies the timing and funding of all highway, bridge,
transit, bicycle, and pedestrian transportation projects scheduled for implementation in the MPO planning area over a four -year period using federal transportation funds and is annually coordinated with the State-TIP process. According to federal regulations governing transportation
planning, the TIP is to be a staged multi-year program of transportation improvement projects that "shall cover a period of not less than four years and be consistent with the urban area
transportation plan."
The TIP is directly related to the City’s, County's, and State’s Capital Improvement Programs which are brought forward at this time each year. The TIP identifies funding amounts by source
of funding, jurisdictional responsibility, type of project, and year of funding for these projects. This program is a listing of priority projects which are to be carried out within the next five fiscal
years which include FY 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022. Projects
planned for implementation beyond this time frame are not listed in this program since local funding may be tentative and federal funds for these projects cannot be obligated.
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The TIP reflects the priorities and direction of the region and its state and federal partners in the
transportation planning process. Projects identified in the TIP must be consistent with the projects
or goals and objectives identified in the current Long Range Transportation Plan for the Grand Island Area. The TIP is part of the MPO’s effort to establish and maintain the planning process
required by the federal government as a condition for receipt of federal transportation funding.
This program of projects depicts the MPO’s priorities for the expenditure of federal funds for all transportation funding categories by federal fiscal year including highway, public transportation,
bicycle, pedestrian, and transportation enhancement projects. The TIP document may also include, for informational purposes, non-federally funded projects occurring in the planning area. The federal government regulations require the TIP to be updated and adopted by the local MPO
at least every four years. Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
The TIP becomes part of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) by reference and
the frequency and cycle for updating the TIP is compatible with STIP development and approval
process. NDOR and the Nebraska MPOs have established an annual update cycle.
The STIP begins as a compilation of the regional TIPs that have been adopted by the MPOs and
develops into a comprehensive list of all highway (state or local) and all transit (capital or operating) projects in urban and rural areas that propose to use federal funds. All federally funded
projects proposed to begin between October 1st and September 30th from all of the regional TIPs across the state are included in this STIP including federally funded projects in rural areas. The STIP is updated every year and is to include a minimum four year listing of federal-aid projects
for approval by FHWA and FTA. Conformance with Long Range Transportation Plan
All projects were drawn from, or are consistent with, the GIAMPO Long Range Transportation
Plan (Journey 2040), State Transportation Plans and Needs Studies, and the recommendations of
local governments and citizens for the TIP. The projects reflect community goals and objectives and are assigned to the appropriate staging period based on the area’s priorities, the individual
project urgency, and the anticipated funding capabilities of the participating governments. The TIP document was developed in conformance with the Long Range Transportation Plan for
GIAMPO. A review was undertaken to ensure transportation projects programmed in the TIP
were found to be consistent with the Long Range Transportation Plan.
The Long Range Transportation Plan was adopted by GIAMPO on April 26, 2016. The
development of the Long Range Transportation Plan included a needs assessment and financial analysis and discussed the social, economic, and environmental impacts to consider when
developing new transportation projects, and where environmentally sensitive areas are located in
relation to projects identified in the horizon years or 2025 and 2040. The Long Range Transportation Plan was transmitted to NDOR and to FHWA and FTA.
Types of Projects included in the TIP
Federal regulations require that any transportation project within the Metropolitan Planning Area that is to be funded with U.S. Department of Transportation funds must be included in the TIP.
The types of projects listed below are eligible for federal funding:
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• Projects on the federal-aid system (road and bridge construction, reconstruction,
resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation, etc.).
• Public transportation (vehicle maintenance and operations, capital improvement projects,
public transit system construction, etc.).
• Projects that are not on the federal-aid system, but may be eligible for federal funding for
other reasons (e.g., bridge projects, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, etc.). The projects,
however, must be linked to the transportation network.
• Regional projects requiring FHWA or FTA action or projects having significant regional
impacts. Project Selection
The Project Prioritization and Selection Process is the means by which projects move from the
current Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) into the TIP for implementation. The annual review of projects for the purpose of coordinating priorities and programming projects is documented and posted on the MPO webpage. Projects listed in the TIP typically originate in the
LRTP developed by the MPO in cooperation with the respective implementing agencies involved in the planning process. Implementing agencies carry out the transportation plan’s specific elements through the programming process. As a result, the TIP serves as a strategic management
tool to accomplish the objectives of the Long Range Transportation Plan.
Project prioritization is an important element of the TIP, especially since the demand for federal-
aid transportation projects usually exceeds the level of federal funds available for use. State highway projects in the TIP have been prioritized by NDOR. Local federal-aid highway
improvement projects programmed by the City of Grand Island, Hall County, Village of Alda,
and coordinating agencies have been prioritized according to resource availability. And other projects may be dependent on the availability of competitive funding using the federal Surface
Transportation Program, Highway Safety Program, Transportation Alternatives Program, and FTA funds. Other selected projects are accomplished through a coordinated effort among all parties to advance projects which preserve the existing system, increase safety and efficiency of
the transportation system, improve vehicle mobility and connectivity, protect and enhance the environment, and support quality of life. Readiness to proceed and financial capacity is also considered in project selection.
Maintenance and Operation of Current Transportation Systems
The highest priority in the selection of projects for the TIP is to ensure the adequate reconstruction, maintenance, and operation of the current transportation system. NDOR is
programming three (3) projects for resurfacing and/or repairs/overlays, one (1) project for
deploying gates and cameras, and construction of a 4-lane divided roadway on new alignment for a segment of US-30. The City of Grand Island has one (1) project programmed for safety
improvements.
Public Transportation Project Prioritization Process
Public transportation projects are funded with a mix of local, state, and federal funds. The public
transportation element of the TIP includes projects for the City of Grand Island’s Transit Program
that collectively constitutes the Program of Projects (POP) for the City of Grand Island’s Transit Program. Approval of the TIP includes the approval of the POP for the City of Grand Island’s
Transit Program. The public involvement procedures used for TIP development and amendments
are used to satisfy the POP requirements for FTA Section 5307 (urban) funding.
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In 2012, the City of Grand Island became the designated recipient to receive FTA Section 5307
funds. In 2013, the City of Grand Island and Hall County entered into an interlocal agreement for Hall County Public Transportation (dba Senior Citizens Industries, Inc.) to continue to operate
services using unexpended FTA Section 5311(rural) funds during a transitional period. In July
2016, the City of Grand Island approved an interlocal agreement where the City of Grand Island would provide public transit services within the City of Grand Island and Hall County through a
contract services with Hall Public County Transportation (dba Senior Citizens Industries, Inc.) up to a three year period.
In March 2017, GIAMPO began a Regional Transit Needs and Feasibility Study. This study is scheduled to conclude in November 2017, and it will recommend a preferred alternative for a five year plan for the Grand Island urbanized area. This plan will be used by the City of Grand Island
Transit Program to plan and program transit projects in future TIPs.
Financial Plan Statement
The projects identified in the TIP are financially constrained, meaning they can be implemented
using current and proposed revenue sources based on the programs contained in the TIP. The
expected and anticipated revenue sources are, therefore, reasonably expected to be in place when needed. Revenues for federally funded projects during each year are shown in the Financial Plan
on page 14.
Public Involvement Process
The transportation planning process allows for public involvement at various points within the
transportation plan and program development. This involves a series of steps from the adoption of
the MPO Long Range Transportation Plan that is coordinated with the programming of projects and again for the actual construction of the transportation facilities. The critical decision points in
the transportation planning process are: 1) the development of at least a 20 year transportation
plan, 2) the street improvement program which identifies priorities for planned projects, 3) the development of capital improvement programs for a period of four to six years, 4) Project Design
and Project Construction. The first two steps are included in the long range planning process, the third step consolidates the capital improvement programs of the City, County and State with the MPO TIP and the last step is the specific project design and development.
The City and the County each have an established procedure for adopting improvement programs. Both City and County processes include review by the County Planning Commission for
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and formal advertised public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council or County Board. The consolidation of these improvement programs is coordinated in the TIP as reviewed by the GIAMPO Technical
Advisory Committee before it is released for the public review and comment period. The public comments are summarized, including how the comments were addressed, and incorporated in the
TIP. The GIAMPO Policy Board reviews, approves, and submits the TIP to NDOR for inclusion
in the STIP.
Annual Listing of Projects
Pursuant to the provisions of 23 U.S.C. 134(j)(7)(B) and 49 U.S.C. 5303(c)(5)(B), the MPO has
published an annual listing of projects for which federal funds have been obligated in the preceding year. These are listed in the TIP by jurisdiction within each section. The published document is available for public review from the MPO and on the MPO website under the TIP
Section.
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Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)
Federal legislation provides funds to be utilized in the Clean Air Act for non-attainment and
maintenance areas for transportation programs and projects that contribute to attainment of National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Since the GIAMPO Metropolitan Planning Area is in compliance with the latest air quality standards, the MPO does not specifically program for
CMAQ funding. Revising an Approved TIP/STIP
Revisions are changes to a TIP/STIP that occur between their annual publications. There are two
types of changes that occur under the umbrella of revision. The first is a major revision or
“Amendment”. The second is a minor revision or “Administrative Modification”.
Amendments An amendment is a revision to a TIP/STIP that involves a major change to a project included in the TIP/STIP. Amendments requires public review and comment and demonstration of fiscal
constraint. There are four main components that can be used to determine whether a project change rises to
the level of an amendment:
• Project costs: Amendments are required whenever the federal-aid amount changes by 20% or $2 million, whichever is greater. For computing the % change, standard rounding procedures will be used; 19.50% and greater is considered to be 20% and therefore would
require an amendment.
• Additions/Deletions: Projects or phases of projects which are added or deleted from the
first four years of the TIP/STIP will be processed as amendments (excluding grouped
projects).
• Funding sources: Adding federal funding sources or changing from one federal funding
category to another (including converting advanced construction) will require an amendment.
• Scope and termini changes: Substantial changes to project scope shown in the approved STIP or project termini changes greater than 0.25 mile will require an amendment.
Administrative Modifications A minor revision to a TIP or STIP is an administrative modification. It includes minor changes to
projects, including projects using advanced construction (AC) procedures, already included in the
TIP. Administrative modifications may be made at any time and do not require public review or Policy Board action. However, the GIAMPO must demonstrate financial constraint. This includes
changes such as clarifying project descriptions, reducing project costs, minor adjustments to project budgets or clerical mistakes.
The following components should be used to determine if a change can be processed as an administrative modification:
• Project costs: Projects in which the federal-aid and/or AC amount has been changed by less than 20% or $2 million, whichever is greater, can be processed with an
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administrative modification. For purposes of this calculation federal-aid and AC amounts
will be combined.
• Additions/Deletions: Projects or phases of projects added to group listings explained
earlier will be processed as administrative modifications.
• Schedule changes: Changes in schedules to projects which are included in the first four years of the TIP/STIP will be considered administrative modifications
• Funding sources: Redistribution of federal funding or AC among funding sources already listed with the project can be done with an administrative modification.
• Scope and termini changes: Minor changes to project scope and termini changes of less than 0.25 mi. can be made with an administrative modification. Project termini not
consistent with the Long Range Transportation will require an amendment.
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Fiscal Years 2018-2022
Financial Constraint Projects
($1,000's)
Federal Highway Administration 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
National Highway Performance Program (NHPP)$10,588 $0 $0 $0 $3,002 $13,590
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)$1,115 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,115
Earmark (EM)$355 $0 $0 $0 $0 $355
Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR)$1,590 $1 $22,867 $0 $751 $25,209
City of Grand Island $24 $0 $2,465 $0 $0 $2,489
$13,672 $1 $25,332 $0 $3,753 $42,758
Federal Transit Administration 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total
Section 5307 $434 $355 $0 $0 $0 $789
Section 5311 $19 $0 $0 $0 $0 $19
Section 5339 $104 $0 $0 $0 $0 $104
Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR)$6 $0 $0 $0 $0 $6
City of Grand Island $343 $252 $0 $0 $0 $595
Hall County $6 $0 $0 $0 $0 $6
$912 $607 $0 $0 $0 $1,519
NOTE: The financial table above illustrates the identified funding for the projects included in the tables for FY 2018-
2022.
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2018-2022
Appendix A – Highway Projects
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TIP #:2016-004 State ID:41704 Project Name:US-281 West, Grand Island Length (SLM):3.9
Project #:S-30-4(1046)Project Sponsor:NDOR District #:4 A/Q Status:Exempt
HWY:US-30 Location:US-30 from 1.4 mi west of Grand Island to 0.4 mi west of US-281. Begin RP - 308.64
YOE Phase Fund Type Estimate ($1,000)Description:
2016 PE Local Grand Island $153
2016 PE State NDOR $2,057
2017 ROW Local Grand Island $47
2017 ROW State NDOR $2,092
2020 CONST/CE Local Grand Island $2,465
2020 CONST/CE State NDOR $22,867
Total Project Estimate $29,681
Notes:
TIP #:2016-005 State ID:42674 Project Name:Platte River - Phillips Length (SLM):7.7
Project #:NH-80-6(108)Project Sponsor:NDOR District #:4 A/Q Status:Exempt
HWY:I-80 Location:I-80 from Platte River west of Grand Island to Phillips. Begin RP - 310.88
YOE Phase Fund Type Estimate ($1,000)Description:
2017 PE State NDOR $31
2018 CONST/CE Federal NHPP $7,300
2018 CONST/CE State NDOR $811
Total Project Estimate $8,142
Notes:
Fund Description
PE in YOE 2016 and ROW in YOE 2017 are not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.
PE in YOE 2017 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.
4 lane divided roadway on new
alignment
Fund Description Mill, concrete repair, resurface 4-lane
dual roadway and shoulder, bridge
repair
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2018-2022
State Sponsored Projects
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TIP #:2016-007 State ID:42773 Project Name:Grand Island - Waco Length (SLM):0.0
Project #:ITS-NH-80-7(162)Project Sponsor:NDOR District #:4 A/Q Status:Exempt
HWY:I-80 Location:At several I-80 interchanges in District 4. Begin RP - 312.10
YOE Phase Fund Type Estimate ($1,000)Description:
2017 PE State NDOR $39
2018 CONST/CE Federal EM $355
2018 CONST/CE Federal NHPP $949
2018 CONST/CE State NDOR $194
Total Project Estimate $1,537
Notes:
TIP #:2016-008 State ID:42776 Project Name:In Grand Island Bridges Length (SLM):0.0
Project #:NH-30-4(162)Project Sponsor:NDOR District #:4 A/Q Status:Exempt
HWY:US-30 Location:Three US-30 bridges in Grand Island. Begin RP - 312.93
YOE Phase Fund Type Estimate ($1,000)Description:
2017 PE State NDOR $5
2018 CONST/CE Federal NHPP $2,339
2018 CONST/CE State NDOR $585
Total Project Estimate $2,929
Notes:
Fund Description Deploy automated gate systems and
CCTV cameras
PE in YOE 2017 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.
Fund Description Bridge repair/overlay, sealing,
approach slaps
PE in YOE 2017 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2018-2022
State Sponsored Projects
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TIP #:2018-001 State ID:42787 Project Name:Cairo - Grand Island Length (SLM):12.3
Project #:NH-2-4(111)Project Sponsor:NDOR District #:4 A/Q Status:Exempt
HWY:N-2 Location:N-2 from Cairo southeast to US-281 in Grand Island
YOE Phase Fund Type Estimate ($1,000)Description:
2019 PE State NDOR $1
2022 CONST/CE Federal NHPP $3,002
2022 CONST/CE State NDOR $751
Total Project Estimate $3,754
Fund Description Resurfacing
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2018-2022
State Sponsored Projects
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Status of Previous State Sponsored Projects
Project
Sponsor TIP ID Project Name Location Description YOE Phase
Federal
Program
Federal
($1,000)Status
NDOR 2016-009 District 4 -
Districtwide striping
Districtwide Install durable pavement markings 2016 CONST/CE HSIP 998 Complete
NDOR 2016-006 In Grand Island &
North
US-281 from Old US-30
Viaduct over UPRR, North
to 1.8 mi South of Howard
County Line, Begin RP -
68.90
Resurface existing roadway & US-281/N-2
ramps, concrete repair, bridge repair,
add subdrains.
2017 CONST/CE NHPP 11,450 Let
2017 CONST/CE HSIP 585 Let
NDOR 2016-007 Grand Island - Waco At several I-80
interchanges in District 4
Deploy automated gate systems and
CCTV Cameras
2017 CONST/CE NHPP 949 Delay to YOE
2018
2017 CONST/CE EM 355 Delay to YOE
2018
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TIP #:2016-010 State ID:42812 Project Name:Grand Island - Stolley Park Reconfiguration Length (SLM):2.0
Project #:HSIP-5402(5)Project Sponsor:Grand Island District #:4 A/Q Status:Exempt
HWY:Stolley Park Location:From Webb Road to S. Locust Street
YOE Phase Fund Type Estimate ($1,000)Description:
2017 PE Federal HSIP $144
2017 PE Local Grand Island $16
2018 CONST/CE Federal HSIP $1,115
2018 CONST/CE Local Grand Island $24
Total Project Estimate $1,299
Notes:PE in YOE 2017 is not reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.
Fund Description Reconfigure Stolley Park Road to 3, 4,
and 5 lane sections - FHWA Road Diet
Initiative
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2018-2022
Local Agency Sponsored Projects
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Status of Previous Local Agency Sponsored Projects
Project
Sponsor TIP ID Project Name Location Description YOE Phase
Federal
Program
Federal
($1,000)Status
Grand Island 2016-010 Grand Island -
Stolley Park
Reconfiguration
From Webb Road to S.
Locust Street
Reconfigure Stolley Park Road to 3, 4, and
5 lane sections - FHWA Road Diet
Initiative
2016 PE HSIP 144 Delayed to YOE
2017 - In
Progress
2017 CONST/CE HSIP 1,115 Delayed to YOE
2018
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2018-2022
Appendix B – Transit Projects
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TIP #:2016-001 State ID:N/A Project Name:Operations - Urban Transit Operating Assistance Length (SLM):N/A
Project #:2016-001 Project Sponsor:Grand Island District #:4 A/Q Status:Exempt
HWY:N/A Location:Grand Island Urbanized Area
YOE Phase Fund Type Estimate ($1,000)Description:
2017 OPR Federal 5307 $369
2017 OPR State NDOR $105
2017 OPR Local Grand island $188
2018 OPR Federal 5307 $434
2018 OPR Local Grand island $317
2019 OPR Federal 5307 $355
2019 OPR Local Grand island $252
Total Project Estimate $2,020
Notes:YOE 2017: FTA 5307 - $369 (Operating - $266, Preventative Maintenance - $60, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $8, City Transit Program Manager - $24 (CAP) $10
(PLANNING), Training Expenses - $1), State - $105 (Operating - $99, Preventative Maintenance - $5, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $1), and Local- $188 (Operating -
$167, Preventative Maintenance - $9, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $2, City Transit Program Manager - $6 (CAP) $3 (PLANNING), Training Expenses - $1). Not
reflected in Financial Constraint Table. This project is in progress.
YOE 2019: FTA 5307 - $355 (Operating - $214, Preventative Maintenance - $47, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $7, City Transit Program Manager - $58 (CAP) $25
(PLANNING), Training Expenses - $4) and Local- $252 (Operating - $214, Preventative Maintenance - $12, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $2, City Transit Program
Manager - $14 (CAP) $6 (PLANNING), Training Expenses - $4)
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2018-2022
Local Agency Sponsored Projects
Fund Description
(Includes the Program of Projects for the City of Grand Transit Program)
Operating assistance for transit
services in the Grand Island Urbanized
Area include the following:
- operating, preventative maintenance,
and vehicle-related equipment
activities. The transit services are
contracted to a provider.
- City Transit Program Manager, which
are cost associated with the
administration and management of the
transit program and training expenses
of this position.
YOE 2018: FTA 5307 - $434 (Operating - $277, Preventative Maintenance - $62, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $9, City Transit Program Manager - $58 (CAP) $25
(PLANNING), Training Expenses - $3) and Local- $317 (Operating - $277, Preventative Maintenance - $15, Vehicle-Related Equipment - $2, City Transit Program
Manager - $14 (CAP) $6 (PLANNING), Training Expenses - $3)
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TIP #:2016-002 State ID:N/A Project Name:Operations - Rural Transit Operating Assistance Length (SLM):N/A
Project #:2016-002 Project Sponsor:Hall County District #:4 A/Q Status:Exempt
HWY:N/A Location:Areas outside of the Grand Island Urbanized area in Hall County
YOE Phase Fund Type Estimate ($1,000)Description:
2017 OPR Federal 5311 $19
2017 OPR State NDOR $6
2017 OPR Local Hall County $6
2018 OPR Federal 5311 $19
2018 OPR State NDOR $6
2018 OPR Local Hall County $6
Total Project Estimate $62
TIP #:2018-002 State ID:N/A Project Name:Vehicle Replacement Length (SLM):N/A
Project #:2016-005 Project Sponsor:Grand Island District #:4 A/Q Status:Exempt
HWY:N/A Location:Grand Island Urbanized Area
YOE Phase Fund Type Estimate ($1,000)Description:
2018 CAP Federal 5339 $1042018CAPLocalGrand island $26
Total Project Estimate $130
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2018-2022
Local Agency Sponsored Projects
Fund Description
(Includes the Program of Projects for the City of Grand Transit Program)
Operating assistance for transit
services in areas outside of the Grand
Island Urbanized Area. The transit
services are contracted to a provider.
Fund Description Replace two buses
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Status of Previous Local Agency Sponsored Projects
Project
Sponsor TIP ID Project Name Location Description YOE Phase
Federal
Program
Federal
($1,000)Status
Grand Island 2016-001 Operations - Urban
Transit Operating
Assistance
Grand Island UZA Operating assistance including operating,
preventative maintenance, and vehicle-
related equipment activities for transit
services in the Grand Island Urbanized
Area. The transit services are contracted
to a provider.
2016 OPR 5307 83 Complete
Grand Island 2016-003 Transit Needs
Analysis
Grand Island UZA Feasibility Study to identify transit needs
and service type in the Grand Island
Island Urbanized Area
2017 PLANNING 5307 100 In Progress
Grand Island 2016-001 Operations - Urban
Transit Operating
Assistance
Grand Island UZA Operating assistance including operating,
preventative maintenance, and vehicle-
related equipment activities for transit
services in the Grand Island Urbanized
Area. The transit services are contracted
to a provider.
2017 OPR 5307 369 In Progress
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Transportation Improvement Program
FY 2018-2022
Appendix C – Self-Certification of the
MPO Transportation Planning Process
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION 17-8
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Self-Certification of the MPO Transportation Planning Process
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 (NDOR) in cooperation with locally
elected officials of the Grand Island Urbanized Area; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 134 and Sec 23 CFR 450.334, the Nebraska
Department of Roads and the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization hereby certify
that the transportation planning process is addressing the major issues in the Metropolitan
Planning Area and is being conducted in accordance with all the applicable requirements of:
1)23 U.S.C. 134, 49 U.S.C. 5303 and this subpart;
GIAMPO collaborates with local, State and public transportation agencies to carry out a
continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) metropolitan planning process through
its Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP),
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and other transportation planning activities.
2)In nonattainment and maintenance areas, sections 174 and 176 (c) and (d) of the Clean AirAct, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7504, 7506 (c) and (d) and 40 CFR part 93;GIAMPO is designated as an attainment area.
3)Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1) and 49 CFR part
21;GIAMPO recently completed its MPO Title VI Implementation Plan. The GIAMPO Policy
Board approved this plan on May 23, 2017.
4)49 U.S.C. 5332, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin,sex, or age in employment or business opportunity;GIAMPO’s Public Participation Plan together with the MPO Title VI Implementation Plan
and the City of Grand Island’s Title VI Nondiscrimination Agreement ensures that no person
will excluded from participation in the planning process. This applies to GIAMPO’s LRTP,
TIP, UPWP, and other transportation planning activities.
5)Section 1101(b) of the Fast Act (Pub. L. 114-94) and 49 CFR part 26 regarding the
involvement of disadvantaged business enterprises in USDOT funded planning projects;
The City of Grand Transit Program submitted a revised Disadvantaged Business Program
to the Federal Transit Administration in December 2016. This program includes a FosteringSmall Business Participation element.
6)23 CFR part 230, regarding the implementation of an equal employment opportunityprogram on Federal and Federal-aid highway construction contracts;GIAMPO does not receive Federal-aid highway construction funds and does not letconstruction contracts. With regard to transportation planning activities related to contracts
utilizing FHWA and FTA PL funds, the selectin of private consultants is coordinated by and
adheres to NDOR and City of Grand Island Procurement guidelines.
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7)The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) and
49 CFR parts 27, 37, and 38;
GIAMPO recently completed it American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and
Transition Plan. The GIAMPO Policy approved this plan on November 22, 2016.
8)The Older Americans Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101), prohibiting discrimination on the
basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance;
9)Section 324 of title 23 U.S.C. regarding the prohibition of discrimination based on gender;and
10)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and 49 CFR part 27 regarding
discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
GIAMPO is a program of the City of Grand Island’s Public Works Department. The City of
Grand Island has an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy that prohibits discrimination in
employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, mental or physical disability, marital status, national origin, or genetic
information. This policy along with the GIAMPO Public Participation Plan, MPO Title VI
Implementation Plan, and ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan ensures every effort willbe made to assure nondiscrimination in its transportation planning activities.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Policy Board of the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization approves that the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization certifies, in consideration of the requirements listed herein and to the degree appropriate for the size of the area and the complexity of its transportation problems, that the urban
transportation planning process is being carried out in conformance with all applicable federal
requirements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson is hereby authorized and directed to execute
such agreement on behalf of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board at a meeting held on May 23, 2017.
By: Attest:
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
Date Date
By:
Ryan Huff, Intermodal Planning Engineer, Nebraska Department of Roads
Date
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FY 2018-2022
Appendix D – Comments
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April 12, 2017
Re: Public Comment Period—DRAFT Fiscal Years 2018-2022 Transportation
Improvement Program Amendment
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) has released the
DRAFT Fiscal Years 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for public
review and comment. The TIP is a short range-program identifying transportation
projects that are regionally significant or reasonably expected to be federally funded through the year 2022. The TIP also serves as the Program of Projects (POP) for the
City of Grand Island’s Transit Program.
An electronic copy of the DRAFT FY 2018-2022 TIP document can be found on the City
of Grand Island’s Public Works web site at http://grand-island.com/your-government/public-works/metropolitan-planning-organization, and hard copies are also
available in the Public Works Department Office, City Hall, 100 East First Street, Grand
Island, NE, 68801. The comment period will conclude May 12, 2017.
Comments can be made to Allan Zafft at 308-389-0273 or allanz@grand-island.com.
Sincerely,
Allan Zafft, AICP
MPO Program Manager
Enclosures: DRAFT FY 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program
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The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) serves as the
formal transportation planning body for the greater Grand Island, Nebraska
metropolitan area. In 2013 the Governor of Nebraska designated the GIAMPO as the
official Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Grand Island Urbanized
Area. The GIAMPO is the first MPO designated by the State of Nebraska in over
three (3) decades. Federal law requires any Urbanized Area population exceeding
50,000 persons to create a MPO to carry out the multi-modal transportation
planning for the metropolitan area. The Grand Island Urbanized Area exceeded this
population threshold in the 2010 Census.
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. The MPO staff is comprised of the MPO Program Manager, receiving
support from others in the Public Works and Planning Departments.
The GIAMPO Policy Board is the regional legislative body governing the MPO. The
City of Grand Island's Mayor serves as the Chair, and the MPO Director serves as
Secretary. The Vice-Chair is elected from the voting membership of the Policy Board.
The membership of this board is established by an agreement with the State of
Nebraska.
The GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is a staff-level committee, which
provides technical support and recommendations to the Policy Board. The Chair and
Vice-Chair are elected from the voting membership of the TAC.
The MPO Program Manager is responsible for researching and preparing all of the
documents necessary for the MPO and transit programs, as well as assignments
originating from both the Policy Board and TAC as directed by the MPO Director.
Allan Zafft, AICP
MPO Program Manager
Phone: 308-389-0273
100 E 1st Street, Grand Island, NE
68803
P.O. Box 1968, Grand Island, NE
68802-1968
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No. 3 (accepting comments through
April 27, 2017)
Long Range Transportation Plan
Amendment No. 2 (accepting
comments through May 12, 2017)
MPO Title VI Implementation Plan
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2017-7
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution Adopting the FY 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
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, pursuant to 23 USC 134 and 49 USC 5303, develop a five-year
multi-modal Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and
WHEREAS, the MPO has prepared a TIP for Fiscal Years 2018-2022 for the Grand Island Metropolitan Planning Area; and
WHEREAS, the projects included in the Fiscal Years 2018-2022 TIP are consistent with
the adopted Long Range Transportation Plan “Journey 2040”; and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Years 2018-2022 TIP has been 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 from 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 MPO’s Fiscal Years 2018-2022 TIP.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on May 23, 2017.
By: Attest:
______________________________ ______________________________
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor / Chairman John Collins, Public Works Director
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Regular Session
Item E5
Approval Recommendation of MPO Self-Certification
Concurrent with the submittal of the new Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the Metropolitan
Planning Organization and the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) certify to Federal Highway
Administration and Federal Transit Administration that the planning process is being carried out in
accordance with all applicable requirements set forth in 23 CFR 450.334. GIAMPO must submit the
Certification of the Planning Process to NDOR with the submittal of FY 2018-2022 TIP.
On April 10, 2017, the GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee approved the recommendation of the
Certification of the Planning Process for GIAMPO.
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION 2017-8
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Self-Certification of the MPO Transportation Planning Process
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 (NDOR) in cooperation with locally
elected officials of the Grand Island Urbanized Area; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 134 and Sec 23 CFR 450.334, the Nebraska
Department of Roads and the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization hereby certify
that the transportation planning process is addressing the major issues in the Metropolitan
Planning Area and is being conducted in accordance with all the applicable requirements of:
1)23 U.S.C. 134, 49 U.S.C. 5303 and this subpart;
GIAMPO collaborates with local, State and public transportation agencies to carry out a
continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive (3-C) metropolitan planning process through
its Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP),
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and other transportation planning activities.
2)In nonattainment and maintenance areas, sections 174 and 176 (c) and (d) of the Clean AirAct, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7504, 7506 (c) and (d) and 40 CFR part 93;GIAMPO is designated as an attainment area.
3)Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1) and 49 CFR part
21;GIAMPO recently completed its MPO Title VI Implementation Plan. The GIAMPO Policy
Board approved this plan on May 23, 2017.
4)49 U.S.C. 5332, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin,sex, or age in employment or business opportunity;GIAMPO’s Public Participation Plan together with the MPO Title VI Implementation Plan
and the City of Grand Island’s Title VI Nondiscrimination Agreement ensures that no person
will excluded from participation in the planning process. This applies to GIAMPO’s LRTP,
TIP, UPWP, and other transportation planning activities.
5)Section 1101(b) of the Fast Act (Pub. L. 114-94) and 49 CFR part 26 regarding the
involvement of disadvantaged business enterprises in USDOT funded planning projects;
The City of Grand Transit Program submitted a revised Disadvantaged Business Program
to the Federal Transit Administration in December 2016. This program includes a FosteringSmall Business Participation element.
6)23 CFR part 230, regarding the implementation of an equal employment opportunityprogram on Federal and Federal-aid highway construction contracts;GIAMPO does not receive Federal-aid highway construction funds and does not letconstruction contracts. With regard to transportation planning activities related to contracts
utilizing FHWA and FTA PL funds, the selectin of private consultants is coordinated by and
adheres to NDOR and City of Grand Island Procurement guidelines.
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7) The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) and
49 CFR parts 27, 37, and 38;
GIAMPO recently completed it American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and
Transition Plan. The GIAMPO Policy approved this plan on November 22, 2016.
8) The Older Americans Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101), prohibiting discrimination on the
basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance;
9) Section 324 of title 23 U.S.C. regarding the prohibition of discrimination based on gender; and
10) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) and 49 CFR part 27 regarding
discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
GIAMPO is a program of the City of Grand Island’s Public Works Department. The City of
Grand Island has an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy that prohibits discrimination in
employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, mental or physical disability, marital status, national origin, or genetic
information. This policy along with the GIAMPO Public Participation Plan, MPO Title VI
Implementation Plan, and ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan ensures every effort will be made to assure nondiscrimination in its transportation planning activities.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Policy Board of the Grand Island Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization approves that the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization certifies, in consideration of the requirements listed herein and to the degree appropriate for the size of the area and the complexity of its transportation problems, that the urban
transportation planning process is being carried out in conformance with all applicable federal
requirements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairperson is hereby authorized and directed to execute
such agreement on behalf of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board at a meeting held on May 23, 2017.
By: Attest:
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
Date
Date
By:
Ryan Huff, Intermodal Planning Engineer, Nebraska Department of Roads
Date
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Regular Session
Item E6
Approval Recommendation of Final Draft MPO Title VI
Implementation Plan
The MPO Title VI Implementation Plan outlines the responsibilities of GIAMPO to ensure compliance
with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and identifies the procedures to address complaints related
to Title VI.
On April 10, 2017, the GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee approved the recommendation of the
Final Draft MPO Title VI Implementation Plan. This document was made available for public comment
for a fifteen day period from April 19, 2017 to May 5, 2017.
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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MPO TITLE VI
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Nebraska State Department of Roads
and
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Policy Statement
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, hereinafter referred to as the “LPA,” assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, disability/handicap or sex, as provided by Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.L. 100.259) be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. The LPA further assures every effort will be made to ensure
nondiscrimination in all of its programs and activities, whether those programs and activities are federally funded or not.
The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 broadened the scope of Title VI coverage by expanding the definition of terms “programs or activities” to include all programs or activities of Federal Aid recipients, sub-recipients, and contractors/consultants, whether such programs and activities are federally assisted or not (Public Law 100259
[S.557] March 22, 1988.)
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794), the LPA hereby
gives assurance that no qualified disabled person shall, solely by reason of his disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, including discrimination in employment, under any program or activity that receives or benefits from this Federal financial assistance.
In the event the LPA distributes federal aid funds to a sub-recipient, the LPA will include Title VI language in all written agreements and will monitor for compliance.
The LPA’s Technical Advisory Committee Member that serves as the City Administrator for the City of Grand Island, is responsible for initiating and monitoring Title VI activities, preparing reports and other responsibilities as required by 23 Code of Federal Regulation(CFR) 200 and 49 Code of Federal Regulation 21.
Marlan Ferguson
Name of Responsible Agency Official (Please Print)
City Administrator for the City of Grand Island
Title
May 23, 2017
Date
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Title VI Program
Organization and Staffing
Pursuant to 23 CFR 200, Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has appointed a Title VI Coordinator who is responsible for Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Title VI Program.
Title VI Coordinator: Marlan Ferguson, City Administrator
Phone Number: 308-385-5444 extension 140 Office Address: 100 East First Street, Grand Island, Nebraska 68801
Standard DOT Assurances
49 CFR 21.7
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (hereinafter referred to as the "Recipient") HEREBY AGREES THAT as a condition to receiving any Federal financial assistance from the Nebraska
Department of Roads it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d-42 U.S.C. 2000d-4 (hereinafter referred to as the Act), and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code
of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (hereinafter referred to as the Regulations) and other pertinent directives, to the end
that in accordance with the Act, Regulations, and other pertinent directives, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be
otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Recipient receives Federal financial assistance from the Nebraska Department of Roads, and HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT it will promptly take any measures necessary to effectuate this MPO Title VI Implementation Plan.
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More specifically, and without limiting the above general assurance, the Recipient hereby gives the
following specific assurances: 1. That the Recipient agrees that each "program" and each "facility as defined in subsections 21.23(e) and
21.23(b) of the Regulations, will be (with regard to a "program") conducted, or will be (with regard to a "facility") operated in compliance with all requirements imposed by, or pursuant to, the Regulations.
2. That the Recipient shall insert the following notification in all solicitations for bids for work or material subject to the Regulations and, in adapted form in all proposals for negotiated agreements:
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all
bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contact entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation
and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
3. That the Recipient shall insert the clauses of Appendix A of this assurance in every contract subject to the Act and the Regulations.
4. That the Recipient shall insert the clauses of Appendix B of this assurance, 'as a covenant running with the land, in any deed from the United States effecting a transfer of real property, structures, or improvements thereon,
or interest therein.
5. That where the Recipient receives Federal financial assistance to construct a facility, or part of a facility, the assurance shall extend to the entire facility and facilities operated in connection therewith.
6. That where the Recipient receives Federal financial assistance in the form, or for the acquisition of real property or an interest in real property, the assurance shall extend to rights to space on, over or under such property.
7. That the Recipient shall include the appropriate clauses set forth in Appendix C of this assurance, as a covenant running with the land, in any future deeds, leases, permits, licenses, and similar agreements entered into
by the Recipient with other parties: (a) for the subsequent transfer of real property acquired or improved under Federal Aid Highway Program; and (b) for the construction or use of or access to space on, over or under real
property acquired, or improved under Federal Aid Highway Program.
8. That this assurance obligates the Recipient for the period during which Federal financial assistance is extended to the program, except where the Federal financial assistance is to provide, or is in the form of, personal property, or real property or interest therein or structures or improvements thereon, in which case the assurance
obligates the Recipient or any transferee for the longer of the following periods: (a) the period during which the property is used for a purpose for which the Federal financial assistance is extended, or for another purpose
involving the provision of similar services or benefits; or (b) the period during which the Recipient retains ownership or possession of the property.
9. The Recipient shall provide for such methods of administration for the program as are found by the Secretary of Transportation or the official to whom he delegates specific authority to give reasonable guarantee
that it, other recipients, sub-grantees, contractors, subcontractors, transferees, successors in interest, and other participants of Federal financial assistance under such program will comply with all requirements imposed or pursuant to the Act, the Regulations and this assurance.
10. The Recipient agrees that the United States has a right to seek judicial enforcement with regard to any matter
arising under the Act, the Regulations, and this assurance. THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal grants, loans,
contracts, property, discounts or other Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Recipient under the Federal Aid Highway Program and is binding on it, other recipients, sub-grantees, contractors,
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subcontractors, transferees, successors in interest and other participants in the Federal Aid Highway Program. The person or persons whose signatures appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the
Recipient.
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Implementation Procedures
This MPO Title VI Implementation Plan shall serve as the LPA’s Title VI plan pursuant to 23 CFR 200 and 49 CFR 21.
For the purpose of this MPO Title VI Implementation Plan, “Federal Assistance” shall include:
1) grants and loans of Federal funds,
2) the grant or donation of Federal property and interest in property,
3) the detail of Federal personnel,
4) the sale and lease of, and the permission to use (on other than a casual or transient basis), Federal
property or any interest in such property without consideration or at a nominal consideration, or at a consideration which is reduced for the purpose of assisting the LPA, or in recognition of the public interest to be served by such sale or lease to the LPA, and
5) any Federal agreement, arrangement, or other contract which has as one of its purposes, the provision of assistance.
The LPA shall:
a) Issue a policy statement, signed by the head of the LPA, which expresses it’s commitment to the nondiscrimination provisions of Title VI. The policy statement shall be circulated throughout the LPA’s
organization and to the general public. Such information shall be published where appropriate in languages other than English.
b) Take affirmative action to correct any deficiencies found by NDOR or the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) within a reasonable time period, not to exceed 90 days, in order to implement Title VI compliance in accordance with this MPO Title VI Implementation Plan. The head of the LPA shall be held responsible for implementing Title VI requirements.
c) Designate a coordinator who has a responsible position in the organization and easy access to the
head of the LPA. The coordinator shall be responsible for initiating and monitoring Title VI activities and preparing required reports.
d) Develop and implement a community outreach and public education program.
e) Process complaints of discrimination consistent with the provisions contained in this MPO Title VI Implementation Plan. Investigations shall be conducted by civil rights personnel trained in
discrimination complaint investigation. Identify each complainant by race, color, national origin or sex, the nature of the complaint, the date the complaint was filed, the date the investigation was
completed, the disposition, the date of the disposition, and other pertinent information. A copy of the complaint, together with a copy of the LPA’s report of investigation, will be forwarded to NDOR’s Highway Civil Rights Coordinator within 10 days of the date the complaint was received by the LPA.
f) Collect statistical data (race, color, national origin, sex) of participants in, and beneficiaries of the programs and activities conducted by the LPA.
g) Conduct Title VI reviews of the LPA and sub-recipient contractor/consultant program areas and activities. Revise where applicable, policies, procedures and directives to include Title VI requirements.
h) Conduct training programs on Title VI and related statutes.
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i) Prepare a yearly report of Title VI accomplishments for the last year and goals for the next year.
1) Annual Work Plan
Outline Title VI monitoring and review activities planned for the coming year; state by which each activity will be accomplished and target date for completion.
2) Accomplishment Report List major accomplishments made regarding Title VI activities. Include instances where Title VI
issues were identified and discrimination was prevented. Indicate activities and efforts the Title VI Coordinator and program area personnel have undertaken in monitoring Title VI. Include a description of the scope and conclusions of any special reviews (internal or external) conducted
by the Title VI Coordinator. List any major problem(s) identified and corrective action taken. Include a summary and status report on any Title VI complaints filed with the LPA. Include a listing
of complaints received against sub-recipients, as well as a summary of complaint and actions taken.
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Discrimination Complaint Procedures – Allegations of Discrimination in Federally
Assisted Programs or Activities
1. Any person who believes that he or she, individually, as a member of any specific class, or in connection with
any disadvantaged business enterprise, has been subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, as amended, may file a complaint with the LPA. A
complaint may also be filed by a representative on behalf of such a person. All complaints will be referred to the LPA’s Title VI Coordinator for review and action.
2. In order to have the complaint consideration under this procedure, the complainant must file the complaint no later than 180 days after:
a) The date of alleged act of discrimination; or
b) Where there has been a continuing course of conduct, the date on which that conduct was discontinued.
In either case, the LPA or his/her designee may extend the time for filing or waive the time limit in the interest of justice, specifying in writing the reason for so doing.
3. Complaints shall be in writing and shall be signed by the complainant and/or the complainant’s representative.
Complaints shall set forth as fully as possible the facts and circumstances surrounding the claimed discrimination. In the event that a person makes a verbal complaint of discrimination to an officer or employee
of the LPA, the person shall be interviewed by the Title VI Coordinator. If necessary, the Title VI Coordinator will assist the person in reducing the complaint to writing and submit the written version of the complaint to the person for signature. The complaint shall then be handled according to the LPA’s investigative procedures.
4. Within 10 days, the Title VI Coordinator will acknowledge receipt of the allegation, inform the complainant of procedures to be followed, and advise the complainant of other avenues of redress available, such as NDOR
and USDOT.
5. The LPA will advise NDOR within 10 days of receipt of the allegations. Generally, the following information will be included in every notification to NDOR:
a) Name, address, and phone number of the complainant.
b) Name(s) and address (es) of alleged discriminating official(s).
c) Basis of complaint (i.e., race, color, national origin or sex)
d) Date of alleged discriminatory act(s).
e) Date of complaint received by the LPA.
f) A statement of the complaint.
g) Other agencies (state, local or Federal) where the complaint has been filed.
h) An explanation of the actions the LPA has taken or proposed to resolve the issue raised in the complaint.
6. NDOR will forward the complaint to FHWA. FHWA Office of Civil Rights will determine the appropriate
individual and/or organization to conduct the investigation.
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7. Within 60 days, the Title VI Coordinator will conduct an investigation of the allegation and based on the information obtained, will render a recommendation for action in a report of findings to the head of the LPA.
The complaint should be resolved by informal means whenever possible. Such informal attempts and their results will be summarized in the report of findings.
8. Within 90 days of receipt of the complaint, the head of the LPA will notify the complainant in writing of the final
decision reached, including the proposed disposition of the matter. The notification will advise the complainant of his/her appeal rights with NDOR, or USDOT, if they are dissatisfied with the final decision rendered by the
LPA. The Title VI Coordinator will also provide NDOR with a copy of this decision and summary of findings upon completion of the investigation.
9. Any complaints received against the LPA should immediately be forwarded to NDOR for investigation. The
LPA will not investigate any complaint in which it has been named in the complaint.
10. Contacts for the different Title VI administrative jurisdictions are as follows:
Nebraska Department of Roads Human Resources, Title VI Program 1500 Highway 2, P.O. Box 94759
Lincoln, NE 68509-4759 (402) 479-4870
Federal Highway Administration Nebraska Division Office
100 Centennial Mall North Lincoln, NE 68508
(402)437-5765
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Sanctions
In the event the LPA fails or refuses to comply with the terms of this MPO Title VI Implementation Plan, the NDOR may take any or all of the following actions:
a) Cancel, terminate, or suspend this MPO Title VI Implementation Plan in whole or in part;
b) Refrain from extending any further assistance to the LPA under the program from which the failure or refusal occurred until satisfactory assurance of future compliance has been received from the LPA.
c) Take such other action that may be deemed appropriate under the circumstances, until compliance or remedial action has been accomplished by the LPA.
d) Refer the case to the Department of Justice for appropriate legal proceedings.
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization:
Signature
Mayor, City of Grand Island Chairperson, GIAMPO Policy Board
Title
Date
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APPENDIX A
During the performance of this contract, the contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest
(hereinafter referred to as the "contractor") agrees as follows:
(1) Compliance with Regulations: The contractor shall comply with the Regulation relative to
nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation (hereinafter, "DOT") Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, and the Federal Highway Administration (hereinafter “FHWA”) Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200 as they may be amended from time to time, (hereinafter
referred to as the Regulations), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part of this contract.
(2) Nondiscrimination: The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, sex, age, and disability/handicap in the selection
and retention of subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The contractor shall not participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by 49 CFR, section 21.5 of the
Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers a program set forth in Appendix B of the Regulations.
(3) Solicitations for Subcontractors, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the contractor for work to be performed
under a subcontract, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each potential subcontractor or supplier shall be notified by the contractor of the contractor's obligations under this contract and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, sex, age, and
disability/handicap.
(4) Information and Reports: The contractor shall provide all information and reports required by the Regulations or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as may be determined by the (Recipient) or the FHWA to be
pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations, orders and instructions. Where any information required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of another who fails or refuses to furnish this
information the contractor shall so certify to the (Recipient), or the FHWA as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to obtain the information.
(5) Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination provisions of this contract, the (Recipient) shall impose such contract sanctions as it or the FHWA may
determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
(a.) withholding of payments to the contractor under the contract until the contractor complies, and/or (b.) cancellation, termination or suspension of the contract, in whole or in part.
(6) Incorporation of Provisions: The contractor shall include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (6) in
every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto.
The contractor shall take such action with respect to any subcontract or procurement as the (Recipient) or the FHWA may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non-compliance: Provided,
however, that, in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the contractor may request the (Recipient) to enter into such litigation to
protect the interests of the (Recipient), and, in addition, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
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APPENDIX B
A. The following clauses shall be included in any and all deeds effecting or recording the transfer of real property, structures or improvements thereon, or interest therein from the United States.
(GRANTING CLAUSE)
NOW, THEREFORE, the Department of Transportation, as authorized by law, and upon the condition that the (Name of Recipient) will accept title to the lands and maintain the project constructed thereon, in accordance with
(Name of Appropriate Legislative Authority), the Regulations for the Administration of (Name of Appropriate
Program) and the policies and procedures prescribed by FHWA, also in accordance with and in compliance with all requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation and Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related Statutes
(hereinafter referred to as the Regulations) pertaining to and effectuating the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252; 42 U.S.C. .2000d to 2000d-4), does hereby remise, release, quitclaim and
convey unto the (Name of Recipient) all the right, title and interest of the Department of Transportation in and to said lands described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
(HABENDUM CLAUSE)
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said lands and interests therein unto (Name of Recipient) and its successors forever,
subject, however, to the covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations herein contained as follows, which will remain in effect for the period during which the real property or structures are used for a purpose for which Federal financial assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits and
shall be binding on the (Name of Recipient), its successors and assigns.
The (Name of Recipient), in consideration or the conveyance of said lands and interests in lands, does hereby
covenant and agree as a covenant running with the land for itself, its successors and assigns, that (1) no person shall on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, sex, age, and disability/handicap, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination with regard to any facility located wholly or in part on over or under such lands hereby conveyed [,] [and)* (2) that the (Name of Recipient) shall use the lands and interests in lands and interests in lands so conveyed, in compliance with all requirements
imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation-
Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related Statutes – Implementation and Review Procedures, and as said Regulations may be amended [,] and (3) that in the event of breach of any of the above-mentioned nondiscrimination conditions, the
Department shall have a right to re-enter said lands and facilities on said land, and the above described land and facilities shall thereon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of the Department of Transportation
and its assigns as such interest existed prior to this instruction.*
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APPENDIX C
The following clauses shall be included in all deeds, licenses, leases, permits, or similar instruments entered into by the (Name of Recipient) pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 6(a).
The (grantee, licensee, lessee, permitee, etc., as appropriate) for himself, his heirs, personal representatives,
successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree [in the case of deeds and leases add "as a covenant running with the land"] that in the event facilities are constructed,
maintained, or otherwise operated on the said property described in this (deed, license, lease, permit, etc.) for a purpose for which a Department of Transportation program or activity is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar services or benefits, the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permitee, etc.) shall maintain and
operate such facilities and services in compliance with all other requirements imposed pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, office of the Secretary, Part 21,
Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of-Transportation-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related Statutes – Implementation and Review Procedures, and as said Regulations may be amended.
[Include in licenses, leases, permits, etc.]*
That in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, (Name of Recipient) shall have the right to terminate the [license, lease, permit, etc.] and to re-enter and repossess said land and the facilities
thereon, and hold the same as if said [licenses, lease, permit, etc.] had never been made or issued.
[Include in deed.]* That in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, (Name of Recipient) shall have the
right to re-enter said lands and facilities thereon, and the above described lands and facilities shall thereupon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of (Name of Recipient) and its assigns.
The following shall be included in all deeds, licenses, leases, permits, or similar agreements entered into by
(Name of Recipient) pursuant to the provisions of Assurance 6(b).
The (grantee, licensee, lessee, permitee, etc., as appropriate) for himself, his personal representatives, successors in interest, and assigns, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree (in the case of deeds, and leases add "as a covenant running with the land") that (1) no person on the ground of race,
color. or national origin, sex, age, and disability/handicap, shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the use of said facilities, (2) that in the construction of
any improvements on, over or under such land and the furnishing of services thereon, no person on the ground of, race, color, or national origin, sex, age, and disability/handicap, shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, (3) that the (grantee, licensee, lessee, permitee, etc.) shall use the premises in compliance with all other requirements imposed by or pursuant to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary. Part 21, Nondiscrimination in
Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation-Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964), Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 200, Title VI Program and Related Statutes – Implementation
and Review Procedures, and as said Regulations may be amended. [Include in licenses, leases, permits, etc.]*
That in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, (Name of Recipient) shall have the
right to terminate the [license, lease, permit, etc.] and to re-enter and repossess said land and the facilities thereon, and hold the same as if said [license, lease, permit, etc.] had never been made or issued.
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[Include in deeds]*
That in the event of breach of any of the above nondiscrimination covenants, (Name of Recipient) shall have the right to re-enter said land and facilities thereon, and the above described lands and facilities shall thereupon revert to and vest in and become the absolute property of (Name of Recipient) and its assigns.
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2017-9
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution Approving the MPO Title VI Implementation Plan 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, as a recipient of federal funds, GIAMPO is required to comply with the requirements of
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination based on race, color and national origin, specifically 42 USC 2000d, which states that: No person in the United States shall,
on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal
financial assistance; and WHEREAS, an MPO Title VI Implementation Plan has been prepared for the MPO; and this
document includes the following information: Policy Statement, Title VI Program Organization and
Staffing, Standard DOT Assurances, Implementation Procedures, Discrimination Complaint
Procedures, and Sanctions. WHEREAS, the MPO Title VI Implementation Plan has been made available for public comment for a fifteen (15) day period and has been reviewed and recommended for adoption by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the MPO, and now requires official approval from 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 MPO Title VI Implementation Plan.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on May 23, 2017.
By: Attest:
______________________________
______________________________ Jeremy Jensen, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Regular Session
Item E7
Approval Recommendation of MPO Performance Measures for
Transit
Transit agencies (FTA Grantees) were required to establish State of Good Repair (SGR) performance
targets by January 1, 2017. The City of Grand Island is the recipient of FTA 5307 funds. Since the City of
Grand Island can be classified as a Tier II provider, the City has adopted the performance targets set by
the Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR). After the transit agency and/or State establishes
performance targets, metropolitan planning organizations must establish performance targets within
180 days (June 30, 2017).
On April 10, 2017, the GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee approved the recommendation to
acknowledge the SGR performance targets set by NDOR as GIAMPO’s SGR performance targets.
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2017-10
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution Approving the MPO Targets for Transit Asset Management (TAM) Performance Measures
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 (NDOR) in cooperation with locally
elected officials of the Grand Island Urbanized Area; and WHEREAS, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) required the U.S.
Secretary of Transportation to develop rules to establish a system to monitor and manage public
transportation assets, to improve safety and increase reliability and performance, and to establish performance measures, and the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act reaffirmed this requirement; and
WHEREAS, the Transit Asset Management (TAM) Final Rule 49 CFR Part 625 became effective
October 1, 2016 and established the following state of good repair (SGR) performance measures for capital assets:
WHEREAS, Metropolitan Planning Organizations have 180 days from the establishment of the transit provider(s) TAM targets to establish performance targets that address the performance
measures established under 23 CFR Part 490 (where applicable), 49 U.S.C 5326(c), to use in
tracking progress toward attainment of critical outcomes for the region of the metropolitan planning organization. The deadline for transit provider(s) to establish TAM targets was January 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, the City of Grand Island is the transit provider for the Grand Island Urbanized Area.
Since the City of Grand Island is categorized as a Tier II provider according to the TAM Final Rule,
the City of Grand Island has the option to support a State TAM target or establish its own TAM target. The City of Grand Island agreed to support the TAM targets for NDOR, which are the
following:
Assets Performance Measure
Equipment (non-revenue support service and maintenance vehicles) Percentage of vehicles met or exceeded Useful Life Benchmark (ULB)
Rolling Stock (revenue vehicles by mode) Percentage of vehicles met or exceeded ULB
Infrastructure (only rail fixed-guideway, track,
signals, and system)
Percentage of assets in SGR
Facilities (maintenance and administrative
facilities; and passenger stations (buildings)
and parking facilities)
Percentage of assets with condition rating
below 3.0 on the Federal Transit
Administration Transit Economic Requirements Model (TERM) scale
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NDOR Performance Targets (set January 1, 2017) The performance targets are subject to change. WHEREAS, the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will establish MPO targets for TAM performance measures which are the same targets established by NDOR and the City of
Grand Island. WHEREAS, the MPO targets for TAM performance measures has been reviewed and recommended for adoption by the MPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and now requires official approval from the MPO Policy Board; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Policy Board of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization adopts the MPO targets for TAM performance measures.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on May 23, 2017.
By: Attest:
______________________________ ______________________________ Jeremy Jensen, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
Category Class Default *ULB Performance Target
Rolling Stock Cutaway bus 10 years 50% of fleet exceeds default ULB
Minivan 8 years 50% of fleet exceeds default ULB
Van 8 years 50% of fleet exceeds default ULB
Equipment Automobile 8 years 75% of fleet exceeds default ULB
Facilities Admin/Storage 40 years 70% of facilities rated under 3.0 on
TERM scale
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Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Regular Session
Item E8
Approval Recommendation of Consultant Selection for GIAMPO
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
The FY 2017 and FY 2018 Unified Planning Work Programs (UPWP) include the work activity for the
MPO to select a consultant to undertake a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for the Grand Island
metropolitan region. In November 2016, the City of Grand Island released a Request for Qualifications
(RFP) to seek a consultant to provide professional services for completing a GIAMPO Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan. The City received seven proposals from the following firms – The Clark Enersen
Partners, Felsburg Holt& Ullevig, JEO Consulting Group, Inc., Leo A Daly, RDG Planning & Design, Snyder
& Associates, Inc., and Vireo. RDG Planning & Design was selected through the consultant selection
process. The City has reached an agreement on scope and fee with RDG Planning & Design. This
agreement is scheduled for approval by City Council on May 23, 2017.
On April 10, 2017, the consultant selection was presented to the GIAMPO Technical Advisory
Committee, which made a recommendation for approval.
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Exhibit A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Project: GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Project Number: PL-1(54)
Control Number: 00956A
A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) was designated as the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Grand Island, Nebraska urbanized area. The purpose
of this project is to develop the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan which will guide future
transportation and recreation investments for the GIAMPO region in the future. The RDG Planning &
Design Team has developed a project approach and schedule that will complete this plan by December
2017.
RDG Planning & Design (Consultant) shall serve as the agent for the City of Grand Island (Client),
representing the Client in all matters related to the services for this project.
It is anticipated that the project will require the following major tasks:
1. Mobilization and Stakeholder Engagement
2. Bicycling and Pedestrian Environmental
3. System Concept
4. Support Facilities
5. Barriers
6. System Design and Infrastructure Details
7. Implementation
8. Support Systems
9. Final Report
B. CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE
Task One: Mobilization and Stakeholder Engagement
Note: The Grand Island Area MPO’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) will be the
steering committee for the project.
1.1. Establish a project website for sharing updates of the process, knowledge, and feedback. Website
may be established within RDG’s website with links to the city’s or other websites, depending on the
discussions with the city and the consultant team.
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1.2. With assistance of city staff, assemble and review relevant existing documents, plans, and maps. City
shall provide available base maps, GIS information, street inventory data, and other previously
prepared materials relevant to the completion of this work.
1.3. Conduct an initial kickoff meeting with the BPAC that will introduce team members; review the
process, schedule, and requirements and expectations of the committee; identify key contacts; and
discuss the goals and directions of the plan and complete up to three discussions with constituent
groups to consider priorities, and discuss pedestrian and bicycling needs, options, destinations, and
preferences.
1.4. Implement a community engagement process that includes the following components:
• Coordinating displays describing the plan and with public representation with another
community event such as the Walk with the Mayor.
• Conducting one community planning workshop to gain public input on opportunities and
connection opportunities. The workshop will include stations for specific sectors of the MPO
area to provide opportunities for considering local level projects and needs.
• Conducting community open house with displays explaining the plan and brief structured
presentations that present general principles and policies.
Deliverables:
• Development and operation of project website.
• Informational handouts for BPAC kickoff with posting of materials on website.
• Displays for community events
• Notes on proceedings with constituent groups
• Displays and materials for community planning workshop
• Documentation of results of workshop
• Summary handouts and displays for community open house
Task Two: Bicycling and Pedestrian Environment
2.1. Develop, administer, and analyze an online survey, addressing characteristics of cyclists and
pedestrians, demand for different destinations and destination types, comfort of different infrastructure
types, and importance of various actions.
2.2. Based on available city data and other sources, prepare maps of existing conditions and
opportunities for pedestrian and bicycle transportation, addressing:
2.2.1. Geography and topography.
2.2.2. Land use and development patterns.
2.2.3. Potential destinations.
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2.2.4. Existing and planned facilities, including trails on exclusive right-of-way, sidepaths,
designated bicycle and safe routes (including sharrows and bike lanes), and sidewalk conditions
on major streets.
2.2.5. On-street bicycle opportunities cross-referencing width, ADT, and street continuity.
2.2.6. Crash locations (if available), barriers, difficult intersections, and other potential hazards
for pedestrians and bicyclists. Data to consider include distribution of potential destination,
average daily traffic, observed crash statistics, and local and national crash rates.
2.2.7. A contextual street typology that reflects contexts within Grand Island and their
adaptability to bicycle transportation.
2.2.8. Network opportunities, identifying other possible off-road possibilities and relatively
uninterrupted segments along streets.
2.2.10. Relationship to possible public transportation initiatives identified by the MPO’s public
transportation study.
2.2.11. Existing and proposed trail and on-street linkages to adjacent cities in the metropolitan
area.
2.2.12. Heat maps or other measures of the demand for pedestrian and bicycle access in the
study area.
2.3. Conduct up to four days of field work, mostly on bicycle, focusing on opportunity corridors and
streets identified in Task 2.2.
2.4. Conduct one community planning workshop to gain public input on opportunities and connection
opportunities. The workshop will include stations for specific sectors of the MPO area to provide
opportunities for considering local level projects and needs. (This task was moved under Task 1.4)
Deliverables:
• Design and launch of on-line survey with PowerPoint summary of results
• Atlas of existing condition and opportunity analysis maps.
• Displays and materials for community planning workshop (This deliverable was moved to Task
1.)
• Documentation of results of workshop (This deliverable was moved to Task 1.)
Task Three: System Concept
3.1. Establish goals and attributes to guide system design and evaluation. Potential attributes include
service to destinations, incremental integrity (providing value and continuity at each step of
implementation), ability to evolve over time, conflict avoidance, maximum use of existing resources,
identifying and filling strategic gaps, and use of routes of least traffic resistance.
3.2. Develop a preliminary community-wide system concept, using analysis and workshop results of Task
Two to define routes, specific projects, infrastructure types, and other features in relation to
destinations.
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3.3. Develop a vocabulary of facility types and treatments, and applying them to the GIAMPO’s specific
pedestrian and bicycle contexts.
3.4. Define specific pedestrian projects, including intersection crossings, closing network gaps, basic
pedestrian “arterials,” and safe routes to specific destinations.
3.5. Place the network into the larger regional concept of facilities proposed or existing in the
surrounding metropolitan area.
Deliverables:
• System concept maps displaying overall on-street and trail routes and types of infrastructure
matched to segments.
• Map and/or annotated list of key pedestrian projects.
• Regional map identifying projects in the region but outside the MPO study area and their
relationship to the Grand Island/Alda system.
• Supporting narrative
Task Four: Support Facilities
4.1. Trailheads and Open Space Nodes
• Establish criteria for location, spacing, and site characteristics of trailheads and open space nodes.
• Locate potential trailhead and open space node opportunities on the proposed network.
• Establish a menu of features for trailheads and open space nodes, along with a conceptual land plans for
an illustrative facility.
4.2. Review comprehensive plan and park and recreation proposals for relationship to framework
system. Include discussions with Parks Department staff about potential facilities.
4.3. Locate and evaluate points of interest, including National Register sites and districts, community
attractions such as Fonner Park, neighborhoods, and other points of community interest. Identify
locations along the proposed network that accommodate or advance these complementary
facilities.
4.4. Identify possible linkage routes, with types of improvements and infrastructure, to connect the
framework system to future recreational facilities.
4.5. Design typical interpretive and wayfinding graphics to direct users to these features.
Deliverables:
• Maps illustrating items 4.1 through 4.4 for presentation to BPAC and inclusion in document.
• Typical interpretative and wayfinding graphics. Wayfinding signs on streets will be MUTCD
compliant.
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Task Five: Barriers
5.1. Identify key barrier crossing points.
5.2. Provide planning level guidance on the design of crossings, which could include bridges,
underpasses, modifications to at-grade intersections, introduction of new at-grade pedestrian/bicycle
crossings, or alternative routes to cross these barriers.
Deliverables:
• Maps, graphics and supporting narrative for presentation to BPAC and inclusion in document.
Task Six: System Design and Infrastructure Details
6.1. Review of current street design standards, along with an analysis of their implications for bicycle
and pedestrian transportation. Major issues include street sections, trail and sidepath design,
intersection design, and maintenance practices.
6.2. Design general guidelines and illustrated standards for the infrastructure types, adapting the state
of the practice to the specific conditions in the local street and transportation network. Standards
include sections, dimensions, materials, clearances, grades, drainage, traffic controls, wayfinding, and
maintenance.
6.3. Review ordinances that affect or could benefit bicycle and pedestrian transportation, including
zoning and land development regulations.
Deliverables:
• Maps, graphics and supporting narrative for presentation to BPAC and inclusion in document.
Task Seven: Implementation
7.1. Define priority criteria and evaluate routes according to those criteria.
7.2. Develop a three-phase sequencing concept, with a first phase pedestrian/bicycle system based on
priority criteria and available resources and medium- and long-term phases that build on the initial
system. Each phase will include opinions of probable cost broken down by individual project and total
phase. This includes all projects identified in Tasks Four through Six.
7.3. Identify funding mechanisms to provide for system development and maintenance.
7.4. Develop recommendations for operational policies and mechanisms, including coordination with
transit services and maintenance policies.
Deliverables:
• Maps illustrating each stage of the implementation program.
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• Narratives and tables identifying funding mechanisms
• Narrative of operational policies
Task Eight: Support Systems
8.1. Develop recommendations for supporting systems and programs based on the evaluation criteria of
the League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Community program.
• Engineering (covered largely by the previous master plan sections but also including specific
elements like bicycle parking, system graphics, and special facilities such as bike share systems).
• Education, including safety education for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.
• Encouragement, including special events and public relations programs to encourage non-
motorized transportation.
• Enforcement, including integration of police departments into the active transportation
program, equitable enforcement of traffic laws, and development of materials that identify
responsibilities of motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
• Evaluation, establishing methodologies through surveys, sampling, and counts to monitor the
effectiveness of the program.
Deliverables:
• Narrative chapter
Task Nine. Final Report
9.1. Draft preliminary plan document for review by staff and Steering Committee. Following review, post
draft document on project website for public comment.
9.2. Conduct a community open house with displays explaining the plan and brief structured
presentations that present general principles and policies. (This task was moved under Task 1.4)
9.3. Following open house, prepare final draft with modifications as required, based on staff and
steering committee review of public comments and suggestions.
9.4. Present final plan to the GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee, GIAMPO Policy Board, and City
Council.
Deliverables:
• Preliminary plan draft
• Summary handouts and displays for community open house (This deliverable was moved to Task
1.)
• Final draft
• PowerPoint presentation of document
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION NO. 2017-11
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
A Resolution Approving the Consultant Selection for GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
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 Unified Planning Work Program for fiscal year 2017, covering the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, and fiscal year 2018, covering the period of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 includes Federal Highway Administration PL funds for developing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; and WHEREAS, on November 16, 2016 the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department for the
City of Grand Island advertised for professional engineering services for GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan; and WHEREAS, on December 15, 2016 seven (7) engineering firms submitted qualifications for such services; and WHEREAS, based on the pre-approved selection criteria RDG Planning & Design of Omaha, Nebraska was selected as the top engineering firm; and WHEREAS, the consultant selection was presented to the Technical Advisory Committee of the MPO, which made a recommendation for approval, and now requires official approval from the Policy Board of the MPO; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Policy Board of the MPO approves the consultant selection for the GIAMPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Policy Board of the MPO requests that the City of Grand Island execute the appropriate contractual arrangements with the consultant on behalf of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on May 23, 2017. By: Attest:
______________________________
______________________________
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor / Chairperson John Collins, Public Works Director
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Regular Session
Item E9
MPO Financial Update
Staff Contact: Allan Zafft, MPO Program Manager
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Financial Update
Unified Planning Work Program
State Fiscal Year 2017 – Third Quarter (January 1, 2017 to March 31, 2017)
Work Completed for Third Quarter
• Prepared Amendment No. 2 for the Long Range Transportation Plan
• Prepared and/or approved Administrative Modification and Amendment No. 3 for the FY 2016-2020 Transportation
Improvement Program
• Prepared Amendment No. 1 for the FY 2017 Unified Planning Work Program
• Prepared the FY 2018 Unified Planning Work Program
• Prepared the FY 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program
• Prepared the Certification of the Planning Process for GIAMPO
• Revised the MPO Title VI Implementation Plan in response to NDOR comments
• Prepared materials for and/or held Transportation Advisory Committee meetings in February and April and Policy Board
meeting in February
• Participated and attended transportation planning related meetings and training
• Completed negotiations on scope of services and fee for Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and submitted Post Negotiation
Memo to the Nebraska Department of Transportation
• Completed contract negotiations, issued Notice to Proceed, and performed project management for Regional Transit Needs and
Feasibility Study
• Submit quarterly TrAMS reports to Federal Transit Administration
Category Total Budget
3rd Quarter
Expenditure
Total
Expenditure
Total Percent
Expenditure
Unified Planning Work Program 8,759$ 5,726$ 6,965$ 80%
Transportation Improvement Program 10,349$ 4,274$ 7,163$ 69%
Public Participation Plan 12,594$ 1,092$ 6,535$ 52%
Short Range Studies 7,107$ 220$ 3,772$ 53%
Long Range Transportation Plan 9,860$ 1,652$ 6,604$ 67%
- Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan (Outside Services)64,000$ -$ -$ 0%
Transit Planning 40,404$ 9,305$ 28,304$ 70%
- Transit Needs Study (Outside Services) 155,000$ -$ -$ 0%
Administration 29,413$ 4,896$ 17,411$ 59%
Total 337,486$ 27,165$ 76,753$ 23%
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Regular Session
Item E10
Other Business
Staff Contact: Mayor Jeremy Jensen
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